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Hancock Chamber begins new era
Tuesday morning’s Hancock County Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast meeting ushered in a new era as Shanna Nugent took over as the chamber president, and Stephanie Lamar as the executive director. The breakfast took place at 7:30 a.m. at the Hancock County Career Center. “We are looking to make changes,” Nugent said. “We are mulling…
Read MoreHancock County High Marching Band wins first in class, second overall
The Hancock County High School Marching Hornets managed to pull off an impressive feat at the Madisonville-North Hopkins High School Maroon Classic band festival Saturday. For the first time in over six years, the Marching Hornets won Reserve Grand Champion in the festival, meaning the band took second place overall regardless of class. “That…
Read MoreHancock Accidents
Vehicle flees scene No one suffered injury in a sideswipe accident 12 miles south east of Hawesville on state Route 1700. The accident happened on September 10 at 9 a.m. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy BJ Burton filed the accident report. Burton’s report says an unknown vehicle driving south on state Route 1700 encountered a northbound…
Read MorePlaque unveiling at Jeffreys Cliffs on Labor Day
The Plaque Unveiling, in honor of the Harris Family, who donated Jeffreys Cliffs to Hancock County, was held on Labor Day at the Domtar Picnic Area. Wally Harris, Jerry Harris’s younger brother was able to attend and speak, as well as Steve Canepari, who formed the Heritage Commission and with the help of many volunteers,…
Read MoreHornets win in a blowout at Ohio County
The Hornets racked up 540 yards of offense during a 50-7 blowout win over Ohio County at Hartford Friday. Hancock County remains unbeaten at 3-0 on the season. “It took us a little while to get it figured out but once we got it going the kids really buckled down,” Hornet coach Bobby Eubanks said.…
Read MoreSoftball Tournament raises $12,000+ for Dave Taylor
Dave Taylor and girlfriend Jamie Hunt watch some of the action during the softball tournament to raise money to help for Dave with medical expenses. Pictured from left to right are Jenny Shultz, Jamie Hunt, Dave Taylor and Larry Sosh. In back is Lori Roberts. What started as a softball tournament to raise a little…
Read MoreDonavon Elmendorf dies in tragic accident
Last Wednesday afternoon Lewisport resident Donavon Elmendorf died when his east bound 2002 Buick Century crossed the center line on state Route 1389 below Hawesville and slammed head-on into a Hancock County Public Schools’ bus traveling west. At the time five students, a bus monitor and the driver were on the bus. None of the…
Read MoreVolleyball girls battle at Henderson Spike Fest
The HCHS Lady Hornets volleyball team went 2-3 at this year’s Henderson Spike Fest, rallying behind some very strong performances from multiple players.Hancock County players amassed big numbers across the stat board. Sydney Kennedy led the team with 18 kills, 27 digs and 11 aces. Haylee Garrison had 16 kills, 21 digs and two aces.…
Read MoreVaccination goal falls short at Commonwealth; $20,000 goes unclaimed
Earlier this year Commonwealth Rolled Products in Lewisport announced an incentive program for its employees to get vaccinated. The company planned a $5,000 cash drawing, a $10,000 cash drawing and a grand prize of $20,000 or a choice between a Kubota X1100C RTV or a John Deere XUV835M RTV. The company set benchmarks the vaccination…
Read MoreDirector of Hancock County Career Center, Kim Estes provides information on all services
The Hancock County Career Center offers many helpful resources and the Director, Kim Estes, has been in her position for five years now. “I really love my community and I want to help out in any way I can,” Kim said. “I would love to see the community grow and thrive.” Mini Job Fairs For…
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