Area News
McLean controls the clock in 21-14 win over Hornets
McLean County utilized offensive ball control and solid defense to defeat Hancock County 21-14 during a district football game played at Calhoun Thursday. The Cougars improved their season record to 7-1 (2-1) while the Hornets slipped to 6-2 overall and 1-2 in District 2. “This was a tough one. McLean had a good game plan…
Read MoreVolleyball girls win big on Senior Night
The HCHS Lady Hornets varsity volleyball team did not disappoint when they hosted their Senior Night games at the high school last week. Hancock County defeated McLean County in straight sets, winning 25-12, 26-24 and 25-17. Several Lady Hornets players had big games, including Brooke Toler who had one kill, two assists, three service aces…
Read MoreScroggins jailed for 12 years
Evansville, Ind. Resident Perry Michael Scroggins received a total of 12 years behind bars in three separate cases before the Hancock County court system. Hancock County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Coleman handed down the sentence during motion day proceedings on September 27, 2022, at the Hancock County Judicial Center. In the first case, Scroggins received…
Read MoreHancock District Court docket; October 4, 2022
The Hancock County District Court docket for Tuesday, October 4, 2022. The Honorable JB Hines presiding Probate The estate of Mary Joanne Alig, other hearing. Inventory reviewed and accepted. The estate of Jean Ann Gray Mattingly, other hearing. Informal settlement signed. The estate of Rebecca Sue Taylor, probate hearing. The case set for review on…
Read MoreHancock Fiscal Court discussed loss of Century revenue; increase in jail fees
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, October 10 and discussed, among other topics, the impact of Century Aluminum’s temporary shut-down on revenue as well as the possibility of grant funds that would greatly improve the Hancock County Senior Center. Century Temporary Closure As a result of the temporary closure of Century, revenue has…
Read MorePerry County Memorial Hospital Recognized as 5-Star Hospital
(TELL CITY, INDIANA) – Perry County Memorial Hospital was announced as a 5-Star Hospital by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for patient experience. Perry County Memorial Hospital is the only critical access hospital within 50 miles to receive this prestigious distinction. The 5-Star rating is the highest rating given by CMS. “Receiving this…
Read MoreCommittee finds massive support for legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky
Kentucky Health News An advisory committee appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear reported that most Kentuckians who submitted online comments support legalizing the medical use of marijuana, or cannabis, and that no one spoke against it at the four town-hall meetings the committee held across the state in July. “Polling suggests 90% of Kentucky adults support…
Read MoreMile Marker 5 CBD owner, Paul Glover talks about CBD, delta-8 and KY laws
Paul Glover, of Hawesville, began his journey in the Industrial Hemp Program in 2015 and started his own company, Mile Marker 5 CBD, offering oils, tinctures, salves and even soaps made with the medicinal hemp plant. The cannabis plant has two main compounds: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD). THC is mood-altering, habit-forming and illegal in…
Read MoreNew Playground at South Hancock Park
A new 2-12 playground structure was installed by Miracle Recreation at South Hancock Park on Monday, October 3. The new playground equipment, which includes a ten-spin inclusive motion spinner, will be connected with the existing structure. This is part of Hancock County Fiscal Court’s plan to improve the park and a new concession stand and…
Read MoreShubael Little Pioneer Village Annual Open House; October 15 & 16
Shubael Little Pioneer Village in Rocky Point, Indiana is having their annual Open House on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 & 16 at one mile from Rocky Point on Route 66. There are 6 original log cabins moved there log-by-log. It features life in Southern Perry County in the 1860’s. Enactors present historical and educational…
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