Area News
Dal-Tile office building vandalized
In early June of this year an unknown number of vandals broke into the former Dal-Tile office building located at 655 Melanie Drive in Lewisport, and stole several items. The thieves stole a Great Circle brand wood chipper, as well as lots of copper wiring and piping. Dave Taylor and his sister Georgia own the…
Read MoreHancock school board approved insurance bid
A small agenda greeted members of the Hancock County Board of Education at its board meeting on June 24. The board awarded its insurance to EM Ford and Company out of Owensboro. The premium totaled $188,517. Custodial bid The board approved the low bids on the various items that comprised the custodial bid. Superintendent Kyle…
Read MoreHancock Accidents
Minor accident in front of Bill’s A minor traffic accident in front of Bill’s IGA in Hawesville slightly damaged two vehicles, but caused no injuries. The accident happened at roughly 5:30 p.m. on June 25. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy BJ Burton filed the accident report. Hannah Chaffin, of Hawesville, pulled into the turning lane in…
Read MoreHancock County District Court Docket, Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The Hancock County District Court Arraignment Docket for Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The Honorable JB Hines presiding. Probate Court The estate of Nancy S. Griffin, case scheduled for a probate hearing. Written oath administered, order entered and bond set. The estate of Michael Joseph McFarling, case scheduled for settlement. The court sent a notice to…
Read MoreSwimming lessons at Windward Height County Club; registration begins June 28
Registration for Red Cross Swimming Lessons will be on Monday, June 28 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Windward Heights Country Club in Hawesville. The Cost per participant will be $35.00 each for non-members and $25.00 each for members for the eight days of the session. Classes for Beginning children from 3 to 5…
Read MoreCamp Vastwood, first swimmers
The rain held off the first day of Camp Vastwood on Monday, so campers weren’t able to swim until later. When they were able to swim, for most of them it was the first time they had ever swim in something other than a pool. The beautiful weather made it enjoyable for members to spend…
Read MoreDaughter of Revolutionary soldier; honored, buried at Utility cemetery
On Saturday afternoon the Yellow Banks and the Booneville, Ind. based Captain Jacob Warwick Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored a local woman buried at Utility Cemetery. The Daughters of the American Revolution honored Frances Parrott Williams, the daughter of Revolutionary War soldier John Parrott. The entire process started around two years…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; Living with cancer is honestly great
Having cancer has been great. Yes, I just said that having cancer has been great. Perhaps I could qualify that statement by saying that dying from cancer has been crappy, but living with it has been a genuine blessing. I’ve felt better the past week or so, including this week when I’m typing this with…
Read MoreBlake Hardison hired as new HCHS volleyball coach
Blake Hardison was born to coach volleyball. The 28-year-old from Owensboro will get that chance at the high school level after being named the new leader of the HCHS volleyball program. Hardison takes over for Tim Blan, who retired as coach after last season. Hardison is excited about becoming a high school head coach and…
Read MoreTeaching through play at Hancock Libraries
Savannah Robbins, Hancock County’s children librarian, is doing a lot of planning for story times as well as scavenger hunts this summer. “Every week it’s a different scavenger hunt,” said Robbins. “When kids finish the scavenger hunt they receive a finisher prize, which is a book. The first 25 kids get another finisher prize, which…
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