Area News
Proposed solar farm for Hancock County
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 MoreMark Marsh, new President and CEO of Owensboro Health
Owensboro Health has named Mark Marsh — a healthcare executive who has led hospitals in Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida — as its next president and chief executive officer. Marsh, who will succeed outgoing president and chief executive officer Greg Strahan, is expected to begin his new role with Owensboro Health on June 7. Since 2016,…
Read MoreKSP setting up checkpoints in Hancock
Kentucky State Police Post Sixteen will be conducting safety traffic checkpoints in the Post Sixteen area. Troopers will be checking for impaired drivers, children that are not properly restrained in child safety seats, and to inform the public about the use of seat-belts. These safety checkpoints will be conducted in various locations throughout the Post…
Read MoreBoard approves budget, bids and SB-128 applications
The Hancock County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting in the Commons Area of Hancock County High School last Thursday, May 27. The meeting started at 5:30 p.m., and a light agenda greeted members of the board. The main items included approving a tentative $14,237,000 budget for school year 2021-2022, a couple…
Read MoreSummer meals start June 7
With school out for the year, the Hancock County Food Service Program for the school district is gearing up for the free Summer Meals program. The meals start June 7, and options include home delivery and pickup. “Anyone 18 and under, regardless of income level is eligible for a meal,” Assistant Food Service Director Pam…
Read MoreHancock District Court Docket, Wednesday May 26, 2021
The Hancock County District Court Arraignment Docket for Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The Honorable JB Hines presiding. Probate Court Regarding the estate of Stephanie Nicole Reaves, case scheduled for other hearing. Order signed. Civil Court LVNV Funding LLC. vs Bobby Sanders, case scheduled for motion hour. Order denying motion for default judgment signed. Cavalry SPVI…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; What about all the good parts of having cancer?
Dave Taylor and his nephew Mitchell Smith, walking in to chemo treatment Monday I’ve actually had a pretty good week. I walked into chemo treatment this week instead of being wheeled in as before, and a new medicine was approved for my esophageal cancer that has been shown to extend life spans exponentially. Through…
Read MoreFrames beats Heritage Hills with grand slam home run!
Jake Frames hit a walk-off grand slam home run to lift the Hornets to a dramatic, 7-3 win over Heritage Hills (IN) at Vastwood Park’s Tommy Keown Field Tuesday. “When it came off his bat I knew it was gone,” HCHS coach Brad Keown said of Frames’ slam. “Finally the boys were able to fight…
Read MoreHouse guns down runner at home; Roberts hits 2 homers
Ella House gunned down a runner at home plate and Hancock County came from behind to win 5-4 over Madisonville-North Hopkins during an exciting softball game at Vastwood Park Friday. It was the first game of a doubleheader. “That was a great hustle play by Ella House, to go get it and then throw a…
Read MoreRoss, Kratzer win titles at region track meet
The HCHS track & field teams competed in the Class A, Region 2 meet at Green County Monday. The girls placed 5th, while the boys were 12th. Isabella “Izzy” Ross won the girls 1600 meters by seven seconds over her nearest competitor. Ross’ time was 5:47. Juliana Nevitt was 10th in 7:01. Alex Kratzer won…
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