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Everbody’s Fun & Fitness Center; offering free summer Aqua Aerobics in Hancock County
Everbody’s Fun & Fitness Center is offering Summer Aqua Aerobics in Hancock County starting in May Beat the summer heat, and join Everbody’s Fun & Fitness Center for FREE Aqua Aerobics at Windward Heights Country Club. Our Certified Aqua Instructors will guide you through a fun, energizing workout at Windward Height County Club located at…
Read MoreThis week marks 49th Anniversary of 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak in Brandenberg; John and Robyn Marvel recount personal experiences
This Week marks Forty-Ninth Anniversary of the 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak On Wednesday, April 3rd, 1974 the second largest tornado outbreak over a 24-hour period of time occurred, with 148 confirmed tornados in 13 U.S. states. It is referred to as a “Super Outbreak” and left more than 5,800 injured, as well as approximately 315…
Read MoreRemembering the past; Brandenburg tornado 1974
Now that tornadoes seem to be more prevalent, it was not like that in 1974. They are mostly in this part of the country. I remember well that April 3rd day of 1974. I had heard reports of possible severe weather and although we heard thunder and saw lightening, nothing more transpired that day…
Read MoreGeneral Motors names Commonwealth Rolled Products; 2022 Supplier of the Year
LEWISPORT, Kentucky, April 4, 2023 – General Motors recognized Commonwealth Rolled Products as a 2022 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 31st annual Supplier of the Year event in San Antonio, Texas, last week. GM’s Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn…
Read MoreGOP lawmakers override veto of transgender bill
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Republican lawmakers in Kentucky on Wednesday swept aside the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill regulating some of the most personal aspects of life for transgender young people – from banning access to gender- affirming health care to restricting the bathrooms they can use. The votes to override Gov.…
Read MoreOwensboro’s Willow & Pine Market expands into women’s apparel and jewelry
Willow & Pine Market began with concept of table top, but Higgins has now added women’s linen apparel, block print designs, jewelry and tote bags. When you come in the store, I want this to be an experience, says store owner, Anne Higgins Her desire is to bring joy to people’s lives; curating beautiful…
Read MoreLaura Wheatley stars in HCHS “My Fair Lady”
The Hancock County High School Theatre Class students performed two outstanding productions over the weekend of their My Fair Lady Musical, an adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, on Saturday, March 25th, at 7:00 p.m. and again on Sunday, March 26th, at 2:00 p.m., in the HCHS Commons Area. Melanie Adkins, HCMS/HCHS Choir Arts…
Read MoreSouth Hancock gets a greenhouse
Students at South Hancock Elementary School welcomed the addition of a new greenhouse last week. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the school Thursday. Hancock County Schools Superintendent Robby Asberry and Director of Student Services Nick Boling attended the ceremony as well as members of the Hancock County Conservation District. The project came…
Read MoreLady Hornets beat Tell City 15-0
Gracie Gaynor belted a home run and the Lady Hornets offense produced 15 hits during a 15-0 win over Tell City at Vastwood Park Tuesday. The game was called after four innings due to the run rule. Hancock County (5-2) took a 3-0 lead in the first inning on RBI hits by Ella Staples and…
Read MoreTrack teams compete at Owensboro Relays
The HCHS track team opened its outdoor season by competing in the Owensboro Spring Relays Saturday at OHS. “We had several athletes who posted very strong performances that were personal or career bests,”HCHS coach Wes Meserve said. “We’re really lacking in field events because we don’t have many kids doing those yet, but I’m happy…
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