Area News
Centertown man dies in Lewisport accident
A Centertown, KY man died Monday morning in an accident west of Lewisport on U.S. 60, immediately east of the intersection of Morton Lane/McGill Lane. According to the accident report filed by Hancock County Sheriff Dale Bozarth, Chaylin R. Cowles, age 24, died when his 2000 Chevrolet S-10 pickup crossed the centerline and struck an…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccinations at Owensboro Health
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital started offering vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus, and several people from Hancock County received the first of two shots last Thursday. Patsy Young, Linda Robbins and Logan Robbins recounted their experiences getting the shot. “I felt very fortunate to be able to get it,” Hawesville resident Patsy Young said. “I called…
Read MoreHawesville property owners to be liable for renters’ old bills
Owners of rental properties will be on the hook for bills left behind by their renters, according to an ordinance introduced at the Hawesville City Council meeting Tuesday night. The ordinance places the responsibility of bills ultimately on the property owner, in response to old bills that have been left unpaid by renters who simply…
Read MoreWoman says stimulus money never came; family’s struggling without
Local woman says that despite all of the money being handed out from the government during the pandemic, her family hasn’t seen any of it and is still struggling. Emily Cruz, of Lewisport, said her problems began when her husband Marcos closed the Mexican restaurant the couple operated in Lewisport, in the hopes of opening…
Read MoreCounty Schools District Wellness Council to hold virtual public forum
“The Hancock County Schools District Wellness Council will hold a virtual public forum to review the proposed 2021 District Wellness Policy on Thursday, January 21 at 4:00 p.m. To receive a link to the GoogleMeet, please call 270-927-7558 or email [email protected] You may review the previous DWP at www.hancock.kyschools under Departments, and Food Service.”
Read MoreUntil further notice, all Hancock Hancock County Public Library locations open Monday-Friday from 9 am – 5 pm.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a free program that allows children under the age of five to receive a complimentary book each month. There is absolutely no cost or obligation to your family. We are excited to provide this service to our county’s youngest residents, thanks in no small part…
Read MoreJury Activity Suspended
Per Chief Justice John D. Minton, ALL jury activity in the Commonwealth is suspended till 4-1-2021, due to COVID. The Jury Orientation scheduled for 2-1-21 has been cancelled and will be completed at a later date. Any Hancock County Jurors that have questions, please call us at 270-927-8144 between 9-3pm each day.
Read MoreSenator Matt Castlen’s Legislative Update
This is a time to take a breath and remember how fortunate we are to live in America. Despite the challenges we face, this is the greatest nation on Earth. A republic. A shining city on the hill that shines as a beacon of hope for the world. Truly, the founding of our republic set…
Read MorePandemic shows the picture of health in America is not so rosy
For end-of-the-year columns, it’s customary to recap the events of the past 12 months, usually highlighting a mix of the good and the bad. Because this year has been dominated by health, in particular Covid-19, and my beat is health, it seems fitting to reflect on where we are. Where we are is not good.…
Read MoreHancock Accidents
Accident at 110 Main Street A car backed into another car at 110 Main Street in Hawesville. The house at this location is subdivided into apartments, with several different tenants sharing parking spaces by the dwelling. The accident happened on January 6 at roughly 5 p.m. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Hendrick filed the accident…
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