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Pellville Early Learning Preschool; Celebrating 10 years
The Pellville Early Learning Preschool is celebrating their 10th year of operation in a “new to us” facility. The preschool program is still located on the grounds of Pellville Baptist but now housed in the former youth pastor parsonage. The new space allows for the expansion of an outdoor classroom that will allow our preschoolers…
Read MoreHancock County Airport Open House Saturday, September 10 – Free Young Eagles Flights
The Hancock County Airport is having an Open House on Saturday, September 10 at 500 Airport Road in Lewisport. Free plane rides will be offered for children 8-17, but you must sign them up before they will be allowed to ride! Register your children (ages 8-17) for these awesome Young Eagle Flights . If you…
Read More92 year old Bill Roberts may qualify for American Pickers
Bill Roberts, of Pellville, is currently looking through a variety of items in his building and determining whether or not to have a sale on his property soon. Over the years he has collected a building full of memorabilia. “There’s a lot of stuff in there,” Roberts said. Over the years he has collected…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; Dave Taylor’s first column
Last Tuesday I found out that I have stage 4 gastric cancer that has spread to my liver. I think this means I’m dying. But being a journalist, I can’t pass up the opportunity to tell the story of a man whose life and plans might be cut short unexpectedly, so this column will…
Read MoreHornets roll 40-17 over Eagles in home opener
Austin Volocko scored two touchdowns and made a big interception to lead the Hornets to a 40-17 win over Ohio County during the 2022 home opener at Schafer‑Glover Field Friday. Hancock County improved its record to 3-0 on the year. It was exciting to have the big crowd here for the home opener. I thought…
Read MoreCross country runners post best times, improve state rankings
The HCHS cross country teams competed in the Owensboro Invitational 5K race at Yellow Creek Park Saturday. “It was a very good day for Hancock County,” HCHS coach Wes Meserve said. “We had many athletes earn medals, move up in the regional and state rankings, and the majority of our runners ran either season or…
Read MoreVolleyball varsity wins two in a row
The HCHS Lady Hornets varsity volleyball team defeated Cannelton in straight sets during matches played at the middle school last Thursday. Hancock County won by set scores of 25-17, 25-12 and 25-10. Haylee Garrison had seven kills, a block and two aces for the Lady Hornets. Ashlyn Madden had five kills and two aces, Sydney…
Read MoreEubanks scores three TDs; Eighth grade wins 36-6
Brady Eubanks scored three touchdowns and Tyce Boling scored two as the 8th grade Hornets won 36-6 over Muhlenberg County here on August 30. Brady Eubanks scored three touchdowns and Tyce Boling scored two as the 8th grade Hornets won 36-6 over Muhlenberg County here on August 30. The young Mustangs grabbed the early lead…
Read MoreWaldie ties record, wins 10th club champion
Kevin Waldie dominated the field to win the club championship golf tournament held at Windward Heights Country Club this past weekend. Waldie shot a pair of 65s to win by eight shots over Logan Griffin. Waldie’s total score of 14-under par 130 tied the record for this event. Waldie fired a 7-under par round…
Read MoreHornets shutout Mustangs 58-0
Aiden Weatherholt delivered a big hit that forced a fumble on the opening kickoff and things went downhill from there for the home standing Muhlenberg County Mustangs Friday at Greenville. The Hornets took two plays to reach the end zone for the first of eight touchdowns scored during a 58-0 win for Hancock County. “It…
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