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Hawesville’s youngest entrepreneur is now doing podcasts
Jane Kolonich (7) and her parents, Dave & Katie, live on a small farm in Hawesville. In March of this year, Jane and her dad began creating podcasts for children on various subjects she is learning about and is interested in. In their podcast – “The Kids Podcast a.k.a. Jane is Cooler than Dave”,…
Read MoreJeffreys Cliffs tour; ATV vehicle transportation
If you or someone you know has wanted to visit the Jeffreys Cliffs but were hesitant to attempt the several mile hike back the main trail to Morgans Cave area, the Hancock County Fiscal Court and Heritage Commission are having a special day.Thursday, October 26, 2023. Between 9AM and 3PM. The area will be open…
Read MoreHancock County Historical Beauchamp Home
The year was 1842. President John Tyler was in the White House. John Fremont was heading westward to explore the route to Oregon, and Henry Clay had resigned from the Senate after forty years as a public official. In that year Robert Costain Beauchamp arrived in Hancock County. He purchased 160 acres of land and…
Read MoreRegal Motorsports expanding; Street legal golf carts
Tim Taylor, Owner of Regal Motorsports, LLC in downtown Lewisport, has added a line of all-electric, street legal golf carts, or LSVs (low-speed vehicles) in the last month. The shop is a full-service automotive repair shop for any kind of vehicle. Additionally, they specialize in European models such as Porsche, Audi & VW. They also…
Read MoreCircuit Judge Coleman hears 59 cases during Motion Day hearings
McKinney’s murder case continued The court system continued the pretrial conference for Dianna McKinney until November 17, 2023, at 10 am. McKinney faces a charge of murder and also with tampering with physical evidence. Flener’s faces multitude of sex related charges Jeremy Scott Flener faces a multitude of sex related charges before the Hancock County…
Read MoreAmericans depend on newspapers to stay informed about their communities
Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities. That readership number is based on a recent national study by independent research firm Coda Ventures for the America’s Newspapers organization. Most likely,…
Read MoreInternet fiber cable being installed in Hancock County
Customers need to sign up for high speed internet The roll-out in Hancock County has begun. It’s been almost a year and a half since Kenergy announced the partnership with internet service provider Conexon Connect. First connections began in February in McLean County, and then moved into Daviess and Union Counties. Ervin Cable Company, contracted…
Read MoreConcession Stand Construction at South Hancock Park Underway
The construction is underway of a new, much-need concession stand at South Hancock Park. The Hancock County Fiscal Court approved GN Excavating’s low bid of $77,745, which includes raising the elevation, the concrete work and construction of the building. Johnson Plumbing’s bid of $14,450 was also approved, as well as Jesse Boling Electrical’s bid…
Read More2024 Hancock County Fair; dates set
The Hancock County Fair Board already has the dates set for next year’s county fair! The 2024 Hancock County Fair will be held Wednesday, July 31st- Saturday, August 3rd. “There’s a possibility we may even stretch it out a little bit longer, earlier in the week as well,” Board Vice President Scott Basham said. If…
Read MoreHancock Couny getting new ambulance with help from Bray will
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, October 9th. The court approved a donation of $1K to the Junior Achievement Program that will be utilized to offer financial literacy, work-readiness and entrepreneurial programs at all of the HC Schools and in all grade levels. Volunteers with the JA Program go into classrooms and…
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