Area News
Hornets kick off 50th anniversary at home Friday
The Hornets play their home opener this Friday when the Ohio County Eagles come to Schafer–Glover Field. The Hancock County High football program is celebrating its 50th anniversary from the time it all began in 1972. “They have a new coach and a new system and from what we’ve seen on film it’s setting up…
Read MoreState interested in possible industrial sites in Hancock
Several topics of interest were discussed at the Hancock County Industrial Foundation’s monthly board meeting on Tuesday, August 23. Michael T. Baker, Director of Economic Development for the Hancock County Industrial Foundation, said their mission has always been to create jobs and help sustain an economic environment that makes this community a destination for the…
Read MoreFrank Howard will be new SOR officer at North Hancock
“I just want the families of the children to know that I take the security of their children as my highest priority,” Deputy Frank Howard, School Resource Officer (SRO) at North Hancock Elementary said. “As long as I’m in that school, my promise to them is that I will do everything in my power to…
Read MoreCross country runners place high at Madisonvilletc “Cross country”
The HCHS cross country teams competed in the Madisonville Classic Saturday at North Hopkins High. Lexus Ralph placed fifth overall in the 5K race. Her time was 23:11. Izzy Ross was sixth in 23:21. They were the only two from Hancock County who competed in the varsity girls race. Madisonville-North Hopkins runner Joy Alexander won…
Read MoreVolleyball teams fall to Breck County
The HCHS Lady Hornets varsity volleyball team fell at home to Breckinridge County 3-0 Thursday. The Lady Tigers won by set scores of 25-17, 25-15 and 25-17. Hancock County was competitive in ever set as they work to improve under first year head coach Bailey Weikel. “We fought hard. We get better every game,” the…
Read MoreNational Cinema Day, September 3; Get Tickets!
Malco Theatres is excited to partner with the Cinema Foundation to help moviegoers celebrate a day at the movies with discounted admissions to kick-off National Cinema Day, September 3. The inaugural one-day event, will bring together audiences of all ages to enjoy a day at the movies with exclusive previews at a discounted admission…
Read MoreHancock teachers honored; Williams Teacher of the Year finalist
At the Hancock County Board of Education meeting on Thursday evening, August 25, two very special ladies were recognized, as well as the stellar Hancock County High School Administration for their completion of the National Institute for School Leadership (NISL) Program. Laura Kessans, Family Resource Youth Service Coordinator at HCHS and HCMS, and Charlena Williams,…
Read MoreCharlena Williams, finalist for Kentucky State Teacher of the Year
Charlena Williams, Special Education Teacher at Hancock County Middle School, was honored at the Hancock County Board of Education meeting last Thursday evening for being one of the finalists for Kentucky State Teacher of the Year. As a finalist, she is recognized as a Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award Winner. From elementary, middle and high schools…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; What of those I leave behind?
By Dave Taylor I got a new side table today. Isn’t that exciting? Well, to me it is. I got a vintage Tulip table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. It’s one you’ve likely seen, just a round white top with a white base shaped like a trumpet bell. It’s a designer piece that brings…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; Look how far I’ve come
As I was pulling on my shorts in preparation for a trip to Lowe’s tonight I was struck with the thought that not too long ago such a trip would’ve been a fantasy. To think of riding in a car for 30 minutes, walking from the car to the store and then hoping upon hope…
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