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What I learned from dying; How do I say thank you?
I learned several things this week, but the main thing is I learned it’s impossible to sufficiently say thank you when you’re being overwhelmed with love and support from your community. My thank yous simply can’t keep up with the outpouring of love and support. From the first moment that people began to find out…
Read MoreStepro sentenced to 20 years
Hancock County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Coleman sentenced Boonville, Ind. resident Nelson W. Stepro to 20 years in prison on a charge of sodomy-first degree-victim under 12-years-of-age or serious physical injury. Coleman handed down the sentence on August 25, 2021 during the monthly Motion Day proceedings at the Hancock County Judicial Center. Stepro’s case started…
Read MoreGolf Scramble to benefit Kentucky Sheriffs Boys and Girls ranch
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department plans to hold a golf scramble on October 2 to benefit the Kentucky Sheriffs Boys and Girls ranch. Windward Heights Country Club hosts the event, and in case of rain the scramble moves to October 9, 2021. The price to enter a four-man team is $200. People also have the…
Read MoreCole sentenced in three cases
Lewisport resident Randy Cole received a two-year jail sentence concurrent with jail time already being served on a charge of bail jumping in the first degree. He also received a 12-month probated sentence on a charge of fleeing or evading police-second degree, and a 12-month probated sentence on a charge of theft by unlawful taking…
Read MoreHancock District Court Docket,Tuesday September 7, 2021
Hancock County District Court Arraignment Docket for Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The Honorable John McCarty presiding. Probate Court The estate of Nancy S. Griffin, case scheduled for inventory. Case continued to 10-5-21. The estate of Amy Lee Bell, case scheduled for a probate hearing. The case continued to 10-5-21. Regarding Hyesu Jeong Carrico, probate hearing…
Read MoreMarin named CFO for Perry County Memorial Hospital
Veronica Marin has been named Perry County Memorial Hospital’s (PCMH) chief financial officer. She started at PCMH on 06/28/2021. Marin will be responsible for leading the hospital’s financial operations. She will develop and administer policies, provide forecasting and reporting, and make recommendations to improve the hospital’s financial performance. “She is an accomplished healthcare leader with…
Read MorePerry County Memorial Hospital Foundation to host Don Etienne Memorial Golf Classic
The Perry County Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. exists to support Perry County Memorial Hospital’s mission of providing quality healthcare to our community now and for future generations. The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, making gifts tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. At Perry County Memorial Hospital…
Read MoreBreaking News; serious accident in Hancock County
At approximately 4:00 p.m. September 1st, a car heading north on highway 1389 crossed the center line and hit a Hancock County school bus traveling south. No report at this time as to injuries.
Read MoreHornets sting Mustangs 28-8; Willis runs wild
Logan Willis ran over would be tacklers and carried players down the field on his way to 187 rushing yards during Hancock County’s 28-8 win over Muhlenberg County here Friday. The Hornets are unbeaten at 2-0. “Offensively we didn’t play well in the first half at all, we gave the ball up several times. But…
Read MoreLewisport wins best tasting water in Kentucky
On August 23 through the 25th, the Kentucky Rural Water Association held its annual conference and exhibition in the Galt House in Louisville, and as part of this conference it held its annual Best Tasting Water contest. The judges named the water from the Lewisport Municipal Water Works as the tastiest water in Kentucky for…
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