Area News
Hancock likely to be moved into District 14
The Republican-led Kentucky House of Representatives unveiled its proposed map for a House redistricting plan on Dec. 30 ahead of the start of the 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly, which began on Tuesday. House Speaker David Osborne had said prior to the start of the session he expects the bill to be presented…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; I’m a bad caregiver
It’s Wednesday morning and I’m alone. I’ve been alone for more than a week now. My fiancée Jamie has been in the hospital in Indianapolis, meaning I’ve been left to take care of myself. It’s not been great. Whether she wanted it or not, Jamie had become my de facto 24/7 caregiver, meaning I…
Read MoreLady Hornets grab win at home of Larry Bird
The varsity Lady Hornets took the lead in the second quarter and went on to defeat Springs Valley 41-37 at the home of Larry Bird in French Lick (IN) Tuesday. “We looked rusty at times but overall I’m really satisfied with how we stuck together and pulled out another win,” HCHS coach Kevin Husk said.…
Read MorePair arrested in tornado disaster zone
A Lewisport woman and a man from Tell City were arrested Dec. 17 in Bremen in Muhlenberg County by deputies of the Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Department, charged with third-degree criminal trespassing in the tornado-ravaged area. Deputies suspected the pair was attempting to loot in the area, according to a MCSD report. Audrianna Jones, 21,…
Read MoreMaintenance shop at Windward Heights burns
The maintenance shop at Windward Heights Country Club in Hawesville burned Tuesday evening, resulting in a complete loss of equipment the club uses to maintain the golf course. “There’s nothing left but the metal from the building,” said Terry Lindsey, club manager. “We’re not exactly sure what the origin was, but believe it was probably…
Read MorePhotograph from Bremen returned to family
A photograph from Muhlenberg County found on a farm at Reynolds Station has been returned to the subject’s son in Bremen. The photograph was inside the home of James Stewart, which was destroyed in the Dec. 10-11 storms. “The photo is of my mother, Mary Azeline Gish Stewart,” Stewart said Monday. “I appreciated seeing…
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Dying: Is This My Last Christmas?
With Christmas fast approaching I’ve been thinking about how the odds were stacked against me even being here for it. No one ever explicitly stated that I wouldn’t be here for Christmas but they made it pretty clear that I wouldn’t be around long, and that was eight months ago. And when you consider that…
Read MoreOgle hits game winner in overtime at Breck
Ogle put Hancock County ahead in OT when his hook shot from 12 feet hit nothing but net. The Hornet crowd rose to their feet with HCHS leading 47-45 with 45 seconds on the clock. “The hook shot in the post is my main game. I like having the ball in my hands late in…
Read MoreVarsity girls battle tough against Ohio County
The varsity Lady Hornets played well during a 64-55 loss to Ohio County in the DQ Classic holiday tournament at Hartford Monday. “Our girls played a much better game against Ohio County and I really thought they got better tonight (Monday), HCHS coach Kevin Husk said. Hancock County came out blazing to win the first…
Read MoreDanny Gray takes over again as HCHS Athletic Director
The old saying ‘You can’t keep a good man down’ is about as fitting as it gets when you talk about Hancock County High School teacher and coach Danny Gray. Gray, 49, recently took over as the school’s athletic director for the third time during his tenure at HCHS. He first became A.D. in 2005…
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