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Public comments on speeding traffic problem in Lewisport

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A concerned resident attended the Lewisport City Council Meeting on Thursday evening, July 20th, requesting that city law enforcement handle the problem of speeding vehicles through neighborhoods. The Lewisport resident & his wife live on Bluegrass Drive and moved in last September, he said. He addressed the council saying, “I came to the meeting to…

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HCHS Partners with OCTC through Early College and Dual Credit Classes

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HCHS students are preparing for the future. Although the July sun still reminds us we are in the middle of summer, soon Hancock County High School will be welcoming back students for the new school year. For the past several years, qualifying students have had the opportunity to take “dual credit” classes in addition to…

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New Assistant Principal at HCHS; Dr. Jacob Bryant

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  Hancock County High School’s new Assistant Principal is Dr. Jacob Bryant. Josh Sherrer, previous assistant principal, is now positioned as Director of Grant Development & Student Support Specialist for Hancock County Schools. Jacob served as Assistant Principal at College View Middle School (CVMS) in Owensboro for the last 2 school years before accepting the…

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Hawesville Town Hall Meeting; Mayor McCormick announces plans

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The Hawesville Town Hall Meeting was held on Tuesday evening, July 18th, at the Hawesville Methodist Church. Mayor Robert McCormick had stated the intention of the meeting was for everyone to be able to ask questions and give their input concerning the new water rates, as well as any other discussion they’d want to have.…

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Floyd Bray Will /Trust Fund; steps for requesting loan eligibility

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The Hancock Clarion provided a detailed article last week regarding the late local farmer, Floyd Bray, and his 1991 will. Bray’s will established a nonprofit organization offering low interest loans to health & wellness and medical facilities that locate or expand in Hancock County, via a Trust Fund at First Financial Bank. https://www.hancockclarion.com/2023/07/12/the-will-funds-available-for-health-related-businesses-at-low-interest-rate/ Listed below…

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Getting to know you; Elizabeth Roberts, Educator at HCA

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  Elizabeth Roberts, the new Educator at Hancock Christian Academy (HCA), says she is looking forward to the 2023/2024 school year and teaching at the new school. “I’m super excited about the opportunity and the growth that it’ll bring my family,” she said, “as well as children and other families in the community.” She graduated…

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Honoring Sergeant Heather Glenn; funeral at Tell City High School

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A procession honoring the late Sergeant Heather Glenn was held on Monday, July 10th through the streets of Tell City and passed her squad car. Her funeral at Tell City High School was packed with family, friends and colleagues deeply saddened by her passing. Sgt. Glenn was shot and killed on April 3rd, while attempting…

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Test your School Bus Driving skills this Saturday, July 15

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  This Saturday, July 15th, community members are invited to Hancock County High School for FREE Test Drives of school buses in the HCHS parking lot from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This is a great opportunity to see if school bus driving might even turn-out to be a perfect career for you! Those participating in this…

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