Area News
New Track and Field at HCHS requested
Several people associated with Hancock County Track and Field appeared before the Hancock County Board of Education’s regular meeting on June 24, held at Hancock County High School. Former track members Hailie Lamar, Kenzie Severs and Tanner Dewitt, former track coach Wes Meserve and current track coach Chris Hawkins spoke to the board about the…
Read MoreBig Rivers donates $40,000
Earlier this year Big Rivers Electric Corporation started the process to decommission the Coleman power plant outside of Hawesville. The plant contained many valuable items, and the company decided to hold an auction for plant employees and let them purchase the items. To the company’s surprise, the auction raised $40,000. The company decided to donate…
Read MoreDolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Are you a resident of Hancock County? Do you have a child in your residence under the age of five? Then you’re the perfect candidate for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! To get signed up for this wonderful program, all you have to do is meet the two requirements above and fill…
Read More40.15-pound Blue catfish in Vastwood Lake
Justin McFarling, of Muhlenberg County, caught this 40.15-pound Blue catfish in Vastwood Lake Sunday evening at around 10:30 p.m. using an open-face reel and heavy-duty fishing rod. Pictured from left are Levi McFarling, Hadlee McFarling, Hayden McFarling, Justin and wife Amanda. After catching the monster catfish, Justin McFarling released the fish back into the lake.
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; Cancer doesn’t stop real life from happening
I got a fairly harsh reminder this week that just because I have something bad going on, the world, and other bad things, keep on going too. Last Thursday I got a call from the Lewisport police saying that someone had broken out several windows, cut and stolen copper wiring and pipe and stolen equipment…
Read MoreDonn & Juanita Wimmer celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary
Donn and Juanita Wimmer celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary today. Fewer than 0.1% of married couples make it to the 70 year benchmark according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Reverend Wallace Morris performed their wedding on June 30th, 1951. Meveline Swihart was Juanita’s Maid of Honor and Richard (Dick) Wimmer as Donn’s Best Man. They…
Read MoreKentucky State Fair Announces Admission Information, Pricing and Ways to Save!
New early bird admission ticket includes parking in one affordable ticket price The Kentucky State Fair announced the most affordable Fair experience in more than a decade today and three special days for fairgoers to enjoy. Early bird tickets are available July 2 at 10 a.m. through Aug. 5 for $8 per person and now…
Read MoreCarroll and Kaye Quisenberry celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Carroll and Kaye Quisenberry Carroll and Kaye Quisenberry of Owensboro will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Macedonia Baptist Church on August 14th from 1-4pm. All friends and family are welcome. Carroll Quisenberry and Kaye Stephens were married August 13, 1971, at Pellville Baptist Church with Brothers Wilson Lofland and Hobert…
Read MoreHancock Fiscal Court approves budget amendment
A light agenda greeted members of the Hancock County Fiscal Court at its June 28 meeting. It took place at 6 p.m. in the fiscal court meeting room in the county administration building. The board approved budget amendment #3, which is the ARPA funds from the Federal Government. The county received $847,073. The county had…
Read More4th of July Celebration at Vastwood Park Sunday
After a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus, the annual Hancock County 4th of July celebration takes place this Sunday at Vastwood Park. The day’s activities include inflatables for the kids, a variety of food booths, musical acts and, of course, a fireworks show! The musical entertainment starts at 5:30 p.m. when Kentucky Shine takes…
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