Area News
Big Rivers’ Kenneth C. Coleman power plant is being dismantled
Big Rivers’ Kenneth C. Coleman power plant on River Road is being dismantled and scrapped after being officially removed from the power grid in 2017. The scrubber on the plant is being removed and will be installed at Big Rivers’ Wilson plant in Centertown, Ky. Contractors work to dismantle the Kenneth C. Coleman power plant…
Read MoreStudents returning to five days April 19
Members of the Hancock County School Board voted Monday to allow students to return to in-person classes five days a week, starting the second week after spring break. The approved plan was presented by superintendent Kyle Estes, who said that it was vital that students return to a more normal schedule as soon as possible.…
Read MoreBuskill earns state award, named new band director
Hancock County is now home to the Outstanding Young Band Director in Kentucky, according to a plaque handed to the district’s assistant band director Zach Buskill last week. He’s also set to lose the “assistant” from his title, as it was announced he’ll be replacing the retiring Mark Benningfield. Buskill was chosen for the award…
Read MoreMidway Barbershop open
On Friday, March 26 Midway Barbershop, owned by Jeremy Chappell, opened for business. Chappell completely renovated the building, located at 25 East Wind Court across from the Hancock County High School/Middle School complex. “The first day was good and steady,” Chappell said. “I did not get overwhelmed. It seemed like it was one haircut after…
Read MoreWoman paralyzed in wreck remains hopeful about future
The woman who had to be cut from her car earlier this month after being rear ended by an inattentive driver will never walk again, but she says that despite being paralyzed, she’s not angry at the other driver, who was cited for driving on a suspended license and who she says had no insurance,…
Read MoreGovernor Signs and Vetoes Legislation
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE As we return to Frankfort to complete the final two days of this year’s regular session, we already know our agenda will be full. The Governor used the ten day veto period to issue 27 vetoes, bringing the total vetoes for this session to 34. Even though I am disappointed by his decision…
Read MoreSpecial open enrollment period for government-subsidized health insurance extended to Aug. 15
The special open enrollment period for people to buy government-subsidized health insurance on the federal marketplace has been extended by three months to Aug. 15. Kaiser Family Foundation graphs; for a larger version of any image, click on it. President Joe Biden announced the extension March 23, the 11th anniversary of the Patient Protection and…
Read MoreHancock District Court Docket, March 24, 2021
The Hancock County District Court Arraignment Docket for Wednesday, March 24, 2021. The Honorable John McCarty presiding. Probate Court The estate of Danny Ray Garrison, case scheduled for other hearing. Letter placed in file. The estate of Maxine L. Nelson, case scheduled for probate hearing. Order signed probating will. The estate of Ernest D. Dawson,…
Read MoreHancock Accidents
Dodge Rams Chrysler No one suffered injury when a Dodge Ram pickup rear-ended a Chrysler 200 on Main Street in Hawesville. The accident happened on March 29 at roughly 2 p.m. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Emmick filed the report. Roasalie Nelson of Tell City, Ind. stopped at the traffic light on Main Street in…
Read MoreHornets fall 44-33 to Mustangs in regional
The Hornets season came to an end after a 44-33 loss to Muhlenberg County in a quarterfinal game of the 3rd Region tournament held at the Sportscenter in Owensboro Tuesday. Hancock County finished its season with a record of 8-12. “We played extremely well and we stuck to the game plan,” HCHS coach Mike Orr…
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