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School Board introduces new Director of Finance; grants and approvals

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The Hancock County Board of Education met on Thursday, May 25th.  Trey Anderson, Assistant Principal for HCMS, was introduced as the new Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance, as of Thursday, May 25th.  Kara Eckles resigned from the position. “She’s going back out to work in the private sector,” Superintendent Robby Asberry said. Financial Report “For…

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Windward Heights Country Club; Pool Now Open

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  Windward Heights Country Club Pool is now open for the season! WHCC offers a family pool membership for the entire summer at $250. The pool is open every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day, from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Children must have adult supervision. There is a $5 pool fee for member guests. Pool…

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Proctor accepted into United States Coast Guard Academy

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  Lauren Proctor, 2022 Hancock County High School graduate, has been recognized for superior academic achievement and leadership potential, and has accepted an appointment to attend the United States Coast Guard Academy, in New London, Connecticut. Admission to the Academy is highly competitive and fewer than 400 appointments are offered each year, out of over…

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Farmer’s Market opening Saturday, June 3rd at Vastwood Park

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Everyone is invited to shop and vend at the Hancock County Farmer’s Market at Vastwood Park on Saturday, June 3rd, beginning at 7 a.m. Please bring your produce, flowers, plants, homemade goodies and other wares to sell. There is no charge to set-up! Come out and support local growers and purchase fresh, locally grown produce.…

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Why remember the legacy of General Schomburg?

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August Schomburg, an unusually accomplished United States General. By Ashley d’Oliveira School teachers might consider covering the history and legacy of General Schomburg. Lucky for me, General Schomburg was my great-grandfather. Allow me to take you on this knowledgeable journey from the eyes of a child… In 1962, my great-grandfather organized the Army Supply and…

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Kenergy/Conexon give update on High-Speed Internet

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   On August 9th, 2022, Kenergy announced their partnership with internet service provider Conexon Connect (CC) which will, for the first time ever, deliver high-speed, broadband, fiber internet access to Kentuckians in rural areas.    The partnership will connect homes and businesses across 14 counties: Hancock, Daviess, Henderson, Hopkins, Ohio, Webster, McLean, Crittenden, Union, Lyon, Caldwell, Livingston, Muhlenberg and…

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Fiscal Court Applies for Grant for Additional Playground Equipment at Vastwood

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  A special-called Hancock County Fiscal Court meeting was held on Thursday morning, May 25th. A public hearing was held for any questions or comments concerning a project of adding new multi-sensory playground equipment at Vastwood Park’s main playground. Hancock County Fiscal Court Clerk & Judge/Executive Assistant Sage Petrie said the total amount for the…

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Domtar to invest $51 million in new pilot program at Hawesville mill

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   Domtar announced they will be investing $51 million into upgrading equipment at the 50-year-old Hawesville mill, with 400 jobs remaining in Hancock County. They will be repurposing one of the 2 paper machines (pulpers) to produce fiber-based, biodegradable products such as earth-friendly “plastic” bags, as well as continuing to make fine paper products.   …

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Attempted Robbery at C&C Laundry leads to arrest; meth found

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   On May 19th at around 2:30 a.m., Bobby Jo Thrasher and Brittany N. Mallory entered C & C Laundry Mat in Hawesville and attempted to pick the locks on various vending machines with tools, in order to access the money.    “It just so happens, C & C has excellent cameras,” Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy…

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