Area News
Truck takes out utility pole, saves lives
As Kevin Hazelwood drove north on state Route 1389 and approached the intersection with U.S. 60, he went to apply the brakes on his 1999 Ford F-250, and the pedal went down to the floorboard. Lacking brakes and needing to do something to keep from slamming into the back of vehicles stopped at the traffic…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; Pogo yes, walking no
This week I expected to have an official update on my cancer with a CT scan to back up what I was saying, but since that’s not scheduled until next week I’m instead going to tell you about how I jumped on an adult-sized pogo stick. My newly purchased (for a bargain price at an…
Read MoreHancock man drowns at Perry County’s Rainbow Lake
A 21-year-old Hawesville man died Wednesday, June 30, in a drowning incident at Rainbow Lake in the Hoosier National Forest. Bryan Barnett, Jr., of Hawesville, Ky., was pronounced deceased by the Perry County Coroner’s Office following the recovery of his body by Conservation Officer divers from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources around 7:44 a.m.,…
Read MoreDead animals in Ohio County
14 news.com (WFIE) – A disturbing story out of western Kentucky after dozens of farm animals have been found either dead or injured. The Ohio County owners are pushing for officials to find the cause before even more damage is done. 14 News took concerns to the local animal control officer. He says he is…
Read MoreConcert on the Lawn; fundraiser in Lewisport
This weekend Blackford Creek will be playing in Lewisport to help raise funds for Boulware Mission; a faith-based shelter in Owensboro helping displaced individuals become self-sufficient through treatment, education, and services. The concert will be held July 9 at 1590 Riverview Drive, in Lewisport. A $25 donation for admission includes a dinner of pulled pork,…
Read MoreBaptist to share Madisonville hospital with Deaconess
Baptist to share Madisonville hospital with Deaconess, which now also has hospitals in Henderson and Morganfield Starting Sept. 1, the hospital in Madisonville will be jointly operated by Baptist Health, which has owned it for nine years, and Deaconess Health System Inc. of Evansville, which recently added two nearby Kentucky hospitals. The joint operation will…
Read MoreHancock District Court Docket, Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The Hancock County District Court Arraignment Docket for Wednesday, June 30, 2021. The Honorable John McCarty presiding. Probate Court The estate of Orbie L. Smith Sr., case scheduled for a probate hearing. Order signed dispensing. The estate of Michael Keith Felty, case scheduled for settlement. Case continued to 8-17-21 at 9 a.m. The estate of…
Read MoreHancock Accidents
Car runs traffic light in Lewisport No one suffered injury in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. 60 and state Route 657 in Lewisport on July 2 at approximately 4 p.m. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy BJ Burton filed the accident report. Burton wrote in his report that James E. Lanham, of Lewisport, traveling…
Read MoreHenderson County Solar Requests Siting Board Approval for 50 MW Project
Henderson County Solar Requests Siting Board Approval for 50 MW Project in Henderson County FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 6, 2021) – The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting (Siting Board) has received an application requesting a construction certificate for a solar energy project in Henderson County. A review has determined that the application…
Read MoreLewisport celebrates Library grand opening
The Lewisport Branch of the Hancock County Public Library celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting this past Saturday, June 26th. Cutting the ribbon are library director, Tina Snyder and branch manager, Kelley Richardson. Other dignitaries include: Mayor Chad Gregory, Judege/Executive Chic Roberts, and library board members, Mary Beth Morris, Glenda Johnson, Belinda Moffitt,…
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