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Seriously injured survivors; Charles and Joanne Duncan, and granddaughter, Brooklyn Conkright
One Year Ago… It has been just over a year since Charles & Joanne Duncan and their granddaughter, Brooklyn Conkright, were seriously injured in a wreck on Thursday afternoon, Oct 14, 2021 in Hawesville. Charles “Chucky” Duncan was driving his 2006 Chevrolet Silverado truck, with Brookyn sitting in the middle seat and Joanne next…
Read MoreCombine ignites while harvesting soy beans
The Lewisport Volunteer Fire Department received a call on Friday, October 14. Glenn Moffitt’s John Deere combine had caught fire while he was operating it out in his soybean field on the corner of State Hwy 657 and McIntyre Road in Lewisport. The fire was completely knocked down by Lewisport firefighters and, thankfully, no…
Read MoreA Night at the Races; Catholic churches fundraising event for Eastern KY flood victims
This Saturday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. the Catholic Churches will be having a fundraiser event to support Eastern Kentucky flood victims. It will be at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall at 115 Main Street in Hawesville. This will be a recorded horse racing event with catered dinner, beer and wine. A minimum of $2…
Read MoreOnly 10 local Hancock County candidates have opposition as election nears
Hancock County Kentucky Candidates relay personal messages: Board of Education Vanessa Cox – Mom & Nurse Practitioner: “All 3 of my children are in the HC School system. It’s all about the kids. I want to make it the best that I can for my kids along with the rest of the kids in the…
Read MoreGetting to know you; Kim Blair
Kim Blair was born & raised in Reuver, a village in the Dutch province of Limburg in The Netherlands Getting to know you; Kim Blair and is now, after a rigorous process, a naturalized citizen of the United States. While working at the City Archives for 3 years in Roermond, near her hometown, she met…
Read MoreHCHS Hornets must win at Todd to make playoffs
The Hornets are back in action after a week off and will face a must win situation during a district game with Todd County Central Friday. Kick off is 7pm at Elkton. The Rebels (4-4) are 0-3 in district play, but they’ve been competitive. Butler County had to go to overtime to beat Todd…
Read MoreMadden scores three TDs as JV Hornets win 40-0
The Dylan Morris to Alex Madden connection produced three touchdowns through the air and the Hornets won 40-0 over McLean County during a junior varsity football game played at HCHS’s Schafer–Glover Field Monday. Madden had 100 yards receiving to go with his three TDs. Alex added two 2-point conversions, giving the sophomore 22 points…
Read MoreVolleyball team battles tough in district tourney
The HCHS Lady Hornets varsity volleyball team saw their season come to an end when they fell to Breckinridge County in the 11th District tournament played at Cloverport Monday. Hancock County completed the season with a record of 8-22. The Lady Hornets came out ready to play under the direction of coach Bailey Weikel.…
Read MoreRunners compete in Meet of Champions
The Hancock Country cross country teams competed in the Meet of Champions at Bourbon County Park in Paris, KY Friday. HCHS coach Wes Meserve said that his runners placed well against some of the top competition in the state. Times were not as quick as usual due to the large number of hills. Izzy Ross…
Read MoreHancock County Middle School Band; Fall Concert Thursday, October 20
The Hancock County Middle School Fall Band Concert is on Thursday, October 20 in the middle school gymnasium and starts at 6:30 p.m. This is a free concert and the band students and HCMS Band Director, Logan Barrow, would appreciate everyone to attend. “It’s their first concert of the year,” Barrow said. “They’ve been doing…
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