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Lady Hornets win 3-2 over Trinity; Meade wins 12-4
Hancock County took the lead in the sixth inning then shut the door in the seventh during a 3-2 win over Whitesville Trinity at Vastwood Park Monday. It was the fifth win in a row for the (10-8) Lady Hornets softball team. “Lily Roberts pitched a good game and Adi Hurst came up with a…
Read MoreTrack team posts “PBs” at OHS
Track members post personal best at OHS Several local athletes delivered their personal best during a tri-meet with Owensboro and McLean County last Thursday in Owensboro. “I am very happy for both boys and girls teams,” HCHS coach Chris Hawkins said. “McLean County is in our region and it was good to compete against and…
Read MoreWhite investing for future growth
Joel White owns the commercial property across from Bill’s IGA in Hawesville, and also the old salvage grocery store location by Poole’s Pharmacy in Lewisport. White purchased the buildings due to their location. Both properties sit in the U.S. 60 corridor, which makes them prime business properties. Recently, he started to make improvements to the…
Read MoreThree hit home runs in win at Cannelton
Three Hornet players hit home runs and Hancock County won 13-0 at Cannelton in five innings Tuesday. Coach Brad Keown’s team improved their season record to 7-7 with the win. Cole Dixon led off the game with a double and he and Drew Lyday scored to give the Hornets a 2-0 lead. Dixon, Logan Willis…
Read MoreFOOD & FLOWERS FUNDRAISERS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER
Shelter Supporters is proud to be hosting TWO fundraisers for Hancock County Animal Shelter, all on the same day! Saturday, May 1, 2021 will be filled with opportunities for you to get some “good grub” from J’s Good Grub Food Truck at two different locations and times. You can also purchase some beautiful hanging flower…
Read MoreHCHS Theatre presents Charlie Brown musical
HCHS Theatre Department is proud to present the musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown on Friday, April 30, 2021 and Saturday May 1, 2021. The show starts at 7pm at the High School. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 a person. Masks and social distancing is required. The musical is being…
Read MoreHancock County graduation ceremony set for May 26
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to adversely affect the Hancock County school system, and plans for this year’s high school graduation. At this time, the school system does plan to hold an in-person graduation ceremony, but it is not open to the general public. Masks are required to attend. The ceremony takes place on May 26…
Read MoreFarmers’ Market opens May 8
The Hancock County Farmers’ Market opens for the season May 8 at 7 a.m., organizer Charles Hagman said. The market is at the open-air building at the entrance to Vastwood Park, and sells fresh fruit and vegetables for locals to purchase. Several local vendors plan to be there on Saturday. Austin Edge sells tomatoes at…
Read MoreCommonwealth Vaccination incentives
To help encourage its employees to get their COVID-19 vaccinations, Commonwealth Rolled Products in Lewisport created a vaccination incentive program, with a potential grand prize of $20,000 or a choice between a Kubota RTV-1100C and a John Deere XUV835M UTV, according to a company press release. The company launched the campaign in March. When the…
Read MoreDal-Tile closing hurt city’s finances
When Dal-Tile closed unexpectedly last year, it caused the city’s revenues to drop significantly. When looking at the city’s finances on a cash-in and cash-out basis, not counting the city’s carry-over funds, the city of Lewisport ran a shortfall of $417,361. “They had a rough year, obviously, with Dal-Tile closing down,” Jennifer Estes, audit manager…
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