Area News
No Fair Catalog in Hancock Clarion
Each year people eagerly anticipate the official Hancock County Fair Catalog published in the Hancock Clarion. In fact, last week a caller phoned the Clarion wanting to know when the Clarion planned to insert the catalog in the paper. The Hancock Clarion did not create this year’s catalog. “This year we were told they (the…
Read MoreHancock County Fair starts August 4
The Hancock County Fair starts August 4, and runs through August 7, 2021. Since the COVID-19 pandemic canceled all but a few events last year, people eagerly anticipate this year’s festivities. “I am glad to tell you that many people have expressed to me how much they missed our fair last year,” Hancock County Fair…
Read MoreLewisport Council approved resolution
The Lewisport City Council met in a brief council meeting last Thursday evening in the old library room attached to City Hall. A very light agenda greeted council members. The main item on the agenda was approving a Kentucky Infrastructure Authority lease agreement resolution for the purchase of two trucks for the city. The resolution…
Read MoreHancock District Court Docket for Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Hancock County District Court Arraignment Docket for Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The Honorable John McCarty presiding. Probate Court The estate of Steve J. Smith, case scheduled for a probate hearing. The will probated, written oath administered and bond signed. Inventory due on 10-19-21 at 9 a.m. The estate of Kinsey Marie Fleming, case scheduled…
Read MoreHancock Accidents
Accident by Central Baptist Church Two vehicles sustained damage in an accident at the intersection of state Route 3543 and U.S. 60, by Central Baptist Church. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Hendrick filed the accident report. The wreck happened on July 14 at approximately 7:15 p.m. Garrett H. Mattingly of Owensboro moved forward at…
Read MoreCommonwealth extends vaccination Incentive for $20,000 drawing
Commonwealth Rolled Products in Lewisport launched a vaccination incentive program in March 2021 with a goal to have 70% of their employees vaccinated by July 4th. The vaccination incentive provided a potential grand prize of $20,000 or a choice between a Kubota RTV-1100C and a John Deere XUV835M UTV with additional cash prizes of $5,000…
Read MoreSuperintendent Asberry settling into new position
A new era started in the Hancock County Public School System when Robert “Robbie” Asberry assumed the position of Superintendent of the school system. He started July 1, and spent the first couple of weeks getting to know people in the school system, and the community. “Everyone at Hancock County has been great,” Asberry said.…
Read MoreHancock County Museum reopens Sunday, July 18th; new volunteers needed
Hancock County Museum Re-Opening The Hancock County Museum has been closed for over a year because of COVID. In the past, during summer months, it was open every Sunday. Now, with not enough help they will be open just one Sunday a month. The re-opening is Sunday, July 18th from 2-4 p.m. Museum Schedule…
Read More“Shot at a Million” Kentucky Million Dollar Vaccine Lottery
“Shot at a Million” Kentucky Million Dollar Vaccine Lottery Last month Kentucky decided to follow Ohio’s lead as the state announced a major vaccine lottery. Now every Kentuckian who has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can enter a chance at receiving a million dollars or full ride scholarship. Governor Beshear announced…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; Time flies when you’re… living
I’m beginning to embrace my new, sickly lifestyle. I’m driving with my bright red handicapped parking pass dangling from my rear view mirror and I’ve found a freeing new excuse for all occasions: “Hey, I’m dying. What do you expect?” Who can argue with that? No one, that’s who. Life is funny but dying can…
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