Area News
Lewisport Liquors staying positive growing new store
If you haven’t already noticed the new liquor store in Lewisport, you might want to take another glance when passing Jumpin Jacks Truck Stop at the intersection of Highway 60 and 4th street. The new store is located next to Independence Bank. Paul Patel, manager of Lewisport Liquors, manages the liquor store as well as…
Read MoreChamber names Newton Citizen of The Year
Pictured form left: Pam Bolen, Bradley Laslie, Kerstyn Dillon, Ashley Laslie, Jay Newton, Julie Newton, award recipient, AJ Newton and Alesha Newton. The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce named Julie Newton as its 2021 Citizen of The Year at its annual dinner at the Hancock County Fairgrounds Monday evening. Newton serves as the Audubon Area…
Read MoreProposed solar farm at Skillman stirs memories of KU fight
The proposed solar farm by Rolling Hills Solar LLC, a subsidiary of National Grid Renewables, in the Skillman’s Bottoms area creates some uncertainty for some county officials. With solar farms being a new industry, the county does not know how this industry affects the county. “There are a lot of questions being asked at the…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; Men can be sick too
I told my girlfriend Jamie to get pictures of me working during my chemo treatment Monday but that I didn’t want them to be posed. I didn’t get much work done and she got a picture of how the day really went. This third round of chemo has been rough and the main thing keeping…
Read MoreJohnson named 2021 Cooperator of The Year
Gary Baker at right presents Dennis (Butch) Johnson, the 2021 Cooperator of the Year award. Standing left are members of the Johnson family: Grandson, Dylan Morris, father, Dennis Johnson Jr., his wife, Rachel Johnson, and Butch. Seated in front grandsons, Logan Morris, Bentlee Morris. The Hancock County Cooperative Extension Office named Dennis “Butch” Johnson III…
Read MoreChamber Director Pam Bolen, retires after seven years
Seven years ago the Chamber was looking for a director and they choose Pam Bolen, who’s now retiring after seven years. “You know, anytime you take on a new job, you don’t know if you’re the right fit or not, but I started getting in the role of it and just really enjoyed being with…
Read MoreLady Hornets take runner-up trophy at 3rd Region tourney
The Lady Hornets did something no other fast-pitch team from HCHS ever has when they claimed the 3rd Region runner-up trophy at Morgantown Tuesday. Hancock County fell 12-2 to Daviess County in the tournament finals. “I knew we needed to play our best game because Daviess is a top-10 team in the state for a…
Read MoreHancock District Court Docket, Wednesday, June 2, 2021
The Hancock County District Court Arraignment Docket for Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Honorable John McCarty presiding. Probate Court The estate of Judith Anne Roberts, case scheduled for other hearing. Order signed accepting final settlement. Regarding Khylee Criss, case scheduled for annual report. Case reviewed and accepted. The estate of Mary S. Hughes, case scheduled for…
Read MoreHancock Accidents
Stalled truck causes wreck No one suffered injury when a pickup stalled while crossing U.S. 60, and a log truck hit the vehicle. The accident happened on June 1 at approximately 2 p.m. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Emmick filed the accident report. Robert Douglas of Hawesville went to exit state Route 69 and pull…
Read MoreLee Blake, trimming trees for 30 years
If you’ve been looking for someone who can maintain the trees on your property, look no further. Lee Blake with Top Notch Tree Service has a passion for this job and he’s been an expert at it for over 30 years. Residential and commercial is about the same in his line of work. “We take…
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