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Hancock County Museum Open House; November 25th
Hancock County Museum 2nd Annual Open House The 2nd Annual Hancock County Museum Christmas Open House will be on Saturday, November 25th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be FREE tours, FREE refreshments, music and a Drawing for a Door Prize! The Hancock County Museum is located at 110 River Street in Hawesville. …
Read MoreChristmas Events in Hancock County; mark your calendars!
Mark your calendars! Christmas in the Park in Downtown Lewisport – December 1st Christmas in the Park in downtown Lewisport is Friday, December 1st, from 6-9 p.m. There will be a Tree Lighting, cookies, hot cocoa & cider, food & craft vendors, small amusement rides, inflatables, train rides, and a scavenger hunt for adults &…
Read More2023 Christmas Giveaway; assisting Hancock County residents
This year’s Santa Sacks, St. Vincent DePaul & Toys for Tots Christmas Giveaway is on Thursday, December 21st at the Lewisport Community Center (located at 15 Pell Street) from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The giveaway is for Hancock County residents only and you must determine eligibility and be signed-up. The lists of families and…
Read MoreCongratulations HCHS Band; students selected for All-District Band
Auditions for All-District Band students were held last week at Daviess County High School. Many students in Hancock district auditioned and several Hancock County High School band students were selected. In Grade 11-12 Hornet Band, the selected students were: Landon Black – 3rd Chair Alto Saxophone Drason Swihart – 4th Chair Alto Saxophone Briley…
Read MoreHawesville looking for grants to help with future plans
Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick reports at the Hawesville City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 14th, that City Administrator Jake Powers has been doing a wonderful job at documenting the city’s maintenance costs. Unexpected costs in the city have been tallied at around $25,869. “We’ve got water and sewer repairs and A11s,” Powers said. “For July-Oct.,…
Read MoreWinter Wonderland and Small Town Christmas; parades will light the Christmas holiday season
The 2023 Hawesville Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd at 1:00 p.m. You are Invited to Participate in the 2023 Christmas Parades! – Turn in Entries by November 27th. Parade entries will line up on Harrison Street at 12:00 p.m., with judging of entries at 12:30 p.m. The 2023 Lewisport Christmas Parade is…
Read MoreC. Waitman Taylor historical Beachaump estate sold to Senator Boswell
Senator Boswell Purchases C. Waitman Taylor property with Historic Beauchamp House Kentucky Senator Gary Boswell has recently purchased the entire C. Waitman Taylor property and historic Beauchamp House located at 48 State Route KY-3543, off Hwy. 60 between Hawesville and Lewisport. “I was very good friends with Waitman Taylor,” Boswell said, “and I’ve known his…
Read MoreHoliday Hoopla fun for family and kids; December 9th at Vastwood Park
On Saturday, December 9th, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., there will be a fun Holiday Hoopla event at Vastwood Park. The event is sponsored by Hancock County Public Libraries, HC Fiscal Court, HC Parks Department, and the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce. Fun Events for Children Children will have the opportunity to visit with…
Read MoreHancock Rescue Squad members request funding for new gear
One of the newest members of the Hancock County Rescue Squad, Mike Cartwright, spoke on behalf of all squad members at the Hancock County Fiscal Court meeting on Monday morning, November 13th, asking for new gear as well as materials for remodeling one of the areas at the station into a much needed locker room…
Read MoreHawesville receives donation for Christmas decorations
Mayor Rob McCormick was presented with a check by Mr. Brucy Pryor Tuesday evening at the Hawesville City Council meeting. The check was presented for Christmas decorations in downtown Hawesville. The check was donated by Pryor ‘s aunt and uncle, Becky Powers Doyle and George Doyle, who generously donated $2K worth of gently used…
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