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New District Judge, Daniel Boling
House fire at the home of Terry and Melissa Roberts
Article provided by Hawesville Assistant Fire Chief, Jason Bevill. Hawesville and Lewisport Fire Departments were paged to a structure fire at 265 Harrison Street at 11:10 a.m. on December 23rd, 2022. The occupants, Terry and Melissa Roberts, were out of the house, but it’s believed there was a dog or two inside. I passed by…
Read MoreLaw enforcement finds missing Jacoby Gray, with aid of phone during three day search
After three days of searching, Jacoby Gray (22), of Hawesville, sadly was found dead in Perry County at around 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25th. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office had posted a photo of Jacoby on Facebook stating that he was missing and had last been heard from on Thursday night,…
Read MoreLady Hornets go 1-2 in Christmas tournament
The Lady Hornets varsity team went 1-2 during the Autokiniton Christmas Classic at Bullitt Central High last week. Henry Clay Hancock County defeated Henry Clay by a final score of 47-36 on Dec. 20. The Lady Hornets took control by winning the first quarter 17-8. Henry Clay won the second period, but Hancock County led…
Read MoreNew Playground Approved for North Hancock Elementary
The Hancock County Board of Education met on Thursday evening, December 15th. Along with the approval of the final drawings for the new track and football field on the HCMS/HCHS campus, the purchase of a new playground was approved for North Hancock Elementary in 2023. NHES New Playground North Hancock Elementary School’s fundraisers for the…
Read MoreHancock County Court docket, December 20, 2022
The Honorable John McCarty presiding. Probate The estate of Andrew Charles Estes, probate hearing. Order signed dispensing. Regarding Jacob Nugent, probate hearing, name change. Name change order signed. Regarding Isabella Martin, settlement reviewed and accepted. The estate of Phillip Marlow Seaton, settlement. The case continued for six months; court notice sent to the administrator. The…
Read MoreLady Hornets win GRVC championship
The celebration began when the final horn sounded and the 8th grade Lady Hornets claimed the title of Green River Valley Conference champions! Hancock County defeated McLean County 34-28 in the final game of the season at HCMS Thursday. Hancock County completed the season with a record of 15-4. This is the third 8th…
Read MoreJudge John McCarty receives special award
King conducts last meeting as Hawesville Mayor
Hawesville Mayor Charles King opened his last meeting to council members Monday evening, December 12, 2002. Minutes were reviewed and addressed. Council member and new Hawesville Mayor, Robbie McCormick, asked to address a payment he had noticed in October to Digital Connections for $1050. McCormick said,” I saw another check in the same month on…
Read MoreHornets beat Breck; fall late to South Warren
The Hornets secured an important victory when they knocked off Breckinridge County 48-42 at HCHS Friday. The victory put Hancock County at 2-0 in 11th District play. Hancock County played an excellent first half, winning the first two quarters. Kaleb Keown hit a “3” in the first frame and the Hornets led 10-5 at the…
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