Area News
Lewisport Farmer’s Market – This Saturday
The first Lewisport Farmer’s Market of 2024 is set for Saturday, June 15th at Chapman Park Pavilion in downtown Lewisport from 10 a.m. to noon. The City of Lewisport Collections & Administrative Assistant Megan Simpson is the organizer and said that she is expecting an even bigger turnout this year. “I have been in contact…
Read MorePlanning & Zoning in Hancock County; What it Could Mean to You
The Hancock County Urban Planning Commission met on Monday evening, June 3rd, to review and approve the new budget for the next fiscal year. At the last meeting, commission members voted to replace the unexpired term of Thomas Hunt as Commission Vice Chairman, and Adam Hunt was voted in to fill that term. Some members…
Read MoreWes Meserve named Assistant Principal at HCHS
Wes Meserve will be the new Hancock County High School Assistant Principal beginning in fall for the ‘24/’25 School Year. Former HCHS Asst. Principal Dr. Jacob Bryant will be the new North Hancock Elementary School Principal, as Kelly Moore has retired. “I just want to thank Principal Ginger Estes, Mr. Asberry and the Board for…
Read MoreFirst Responders Day lots of activities planned — bring the family
Saturday, June 15th is Hancock County First Responders Day at Vastwood Park from noon to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family out and meet your local first responders! All Hancock County Volunteer Fire Departments, Emergency Services, Law Enforcement, and Dispatchers will be at the beach house parking lot at Vastwood. Weather permitting, so will Air…
Read MoreHey Buddy Truck Stop – Now Open in Lewisport
Hey Buddy Truck Stop is now open in Lewisport. The new truck stop and convenience store is located where Fred’s Pharmacy was, on US 60 at its intersection with 4th Street. Fred’s was purchased in 2022 by Poonam “Pinky” Gollen, and she hired Gary Nugent, of GN Excavating, as the general contractor. Hey Buddy…
Read MoreNew Business in Hancock County – EmpowerFit HC
Carli Mosby Smith, of Hawesville, has recently started offering fitness classes for all levels in Hancock County through her new business, EmpowerFit HC. This is a way for her to provide a service in her hometown that she has become very passionate about – health and wellness. Carli received her certification as a group exercise…
Read MoreHCPL Celebrates 70 Years
The Hancock County Public Libraries are celebrating 70 years of service to the community! The library’s actual birthday is on June 18th, and the staff will be having a Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 29th. The Library Birthday Celebration will be a Come & Go Reception from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Hawesville…
Read MoreHealthy Habits: Natural Tick Repellent
There are many essential oils that are very effective in deterring ticks. Choosing pure, organic, therapeutic-grade essential oils as an alternative to chemical bug sprays is a wise decision. If you don’t believe essential oils can get the job done, then consider this: geranium oil has been shown in studies to be as effective as…
Read MoreFeeling “Chosen” by Angel Studios
When my late husband, Dave Taylor, passed away on September 5, 2022, I knew I was also entering a fight for my life. I knew my spiritual life and soul was at stake. See, our souls are the most precious commodity in existence, and I knew I needed to fall into God’s arms more than…
Read More911, playground, new hires discussed at FC meeting
Two resolutions were approved by the Hancock County Fiscal Court on Tuesday. One was for the application for a 50 percent grant that will provide assistance with purchasing new playground equipment at Vastwood Park. The other was for a separate grant that will assist with purchasing amenities such as benches along the new walking/hiking trails…
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