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The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast was held at the HC Career Center, on Tuesday, November 12th. The breakfast was provided by one of Hawesville’s newest businesses, Blackford Creek Bakery. Erin Ramsey, owner of Big Roots Lavender Farm in Hawesville, was the speaker. The 54-acre family-operated farm opened in June of 2018, and…

By Jennifer Wimmer The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, November 12th, and Mayor Rob McCormick announced the date and plans for this year’s Christmas celebration. Lighting of the Square will be held on Friday, December 13th, at the Town Square in downtown Hawesville, and begins at 6:30 p.m. McCormick said the community is…

By Jennifer Wimmer On Saturday, November 9th, three county natives and friends since childhood, Chrystel Roach Blair, Amanda Wethington Scott, and Sally Hargis Gregory will gather at The Party Barn in Pellville for their celebration of Friendsgiving. Their yearly celebration has been growing each year, and what was once a gathering of 3 to 8…

By Jennifer Wimmer Bill Cooper (74) is Pastor at West Point Baptist Church, in Reynolds Station. He is a seasoned gospel and country music singer and guitarist, and he and others formed the band Pure Country Friends years ago. For 23 years now, they have traveled to many local nursing homes to play gospel music,…

By Jennifer Wimmer Hannah G. Wheatley McCoy (29) really enjoys her makeup artistry hobby, especially in October. She has been recreating herself into different characters each year, and posts the photos on her social media pages for people to enjoy. She has been using her creative talents to help others look their best for prom…

Lewisport Mayor Chad Gregory began his first term in 2005, and is running for re-election. His challenger, Eddie Miller, is running to serve as Lewisport Mayor because he said he thinks it is time for a change. Gregory said his mission is to continue to keep the City of Lewisport in sound financial shape, and…

By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County voters will have one magistrate race on the ballot this year for District 1 (Lewisport). Darrell Wall (D), has been serving since May, and until the election, for John Garner (D), former Lewisport Chief of Police, who vacated the seat to serve as School Resource Officer at North Hancock Elementary.…

Hancock County author Eddie Price appears in the Fall 2024 quarterly magazine Humanities published by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Amy Lifson, assistant editor at Humanities was writing an article on the Cane Ridge Revival which took place in Kentucky in August 1801, and came across one of Price’s taped presentations online entitled “What…

Healthier Sodas We are at that time of year for seasonal get-togethers, and there are many options to replace the sugary sodas at the snack table with healthier ones that are just as tasty! I’ve been on a mission to find healthy sodas that are flavorful. It is a simple pleasure that I’m just not…