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Ferry breaks assist record in blowout win over Apollo
Evan Ferry broke the school record for assists in a game and the Hornets defeated Apollo 70-33 at HCHS Tuesday. “It started with our defensive intensity early in the game and we hit some buckets,” HCHS coach Mike Orr said. “I was proud of the way we shared the ball. We needed a win like…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying: It’s time for Hospice
Well, it’s official. I got the “There’s nothing more we can do” talk from my cancer doctor Monday. Talk about a major bummer. I knew something bad was coming when, after asking me a few questions, he looked at the floor and started wringing his hands. Then he kind of stammered and mumbled a few…
Read More‘Nobody wants to work’ might not mean what you think
Just jump on your social media accounts or turn on one of the talking head evening cable news program and you are likely to hear or read this phrase. “Nobody wants to work.” Sometimes it may even be accompanied by a plea from a small business for applicants or written in all capital letters or…
Read MoreCOVID-19 still a very real threat to public health
Despite a call from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to “forget the tribalism” from the political division surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and scale back enduring emergency public health measures, Governor Andy Beshear is not so sure. In reporting from Melissa Patrick at Kentucky Health News, Beshear said, “To fully unwind a state of emergency…
Read MoreKenergy system endures destructive weather events
As the predicted winter weather made its approach into Kentucky Thursday and Friday of last week, prediction of snow and ice accumulations had many residents thinking back to the experiences of the ice storm of Jan. 26-28, 2009. In that storm, some 609,000 Kentuckians were left without electrical power, many for weeks, as ice…
Read MoreSenior Services: Meeting the needs of older Hancock citizens
The COVID-19 pandemic changed just about everything for the Hancock County Senior Services Center, but with the loosening of pandemic restrictions and safeguards, business is nearly back to normal for staff and members. “During the pandemic, we closed the doors and took the meal program to delivery-only,” said Director Lona Morton. “I had concerns…
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Dying: I’m dying
I’m dying. I’ve known that for months but I just had a consult with a surgeon who was a straight shooter and his whole message was that I’m dying and very soon. In fact, one of the first things he said was “you’re in serious trouble.” This was the cancer specialist who was a well…
Read MoreIce storm expected to impact state and local region
Hancock County government was busy Wednesday preparing for an ice storm warning issued by the National Weather Service for areas across Kentucky by the Paducah and Louisville offices. Judge/Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts said Wednesday emergency management and Road Department officials were following the forecast closely, and attempting to prepare the best they could “It is…
Read MoreHancock Schools dismisses for two days due to illness staffing shortages
Hancock County Schools were dismissed from classes Jan. 28 and Jan. 31 due to staffing shortages among teachers, classified staff and bus drivers, brought on by illness within the district, mostly due to COVID-19 infection. Assistant Superintendent Nick Boling, Director of Pupil Personnel for the district, said while illness from such things as influenza or…
Read MoreLocal farm crew aids in Muhlenberg County
In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes which carved a path through west and south central Kentucky Dec. 10-11, Tanner Stroup of Stroup Farms in Maceo felt drawn to help those affected. Stroup gathered five farm crewmembers, loaded up some heavy equipment and headed west to Muhlenberg County and the tiny community of Bremen on…
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