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Hancock Teachers in training hear message: “Leader and me”
Today at North Hancock Elementary School an event was held with the topic – “Leader and Me”. The speaker was Muriel Summers, with the Franklin Covey Educational Foundation – the message – creating better adults through education of children. The subject of Ms. Summers seminar is based on the book “Seven Habits of Highly…
Read MoreWhat I learned from dying; I’ve had a great life since cancer
I’ve had a pretty good life since the day I was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer. Really, it’s been pretty great because it’s gotten me a chance to knock a few things off my bucket list before I actually kick the bucket. I’ve gotten to travel. When Jamie and I first got together, one…
Read MoreGetting to know you: Pastor Bob White of Lewisport
Pastor Bob White, of Lewisport, was born and raised in Frankfort, Kentucky, just a few blocks away from the Capitol. When he was 3-years-old, his father, Robert White, who was Fire Chief in Frankfort at the time, passed away. Bob’s mother, Anna Mary Stafford White, raised him along with the help of his two grandmothers,…
Read MoreHancock County Schools opening; expecting over 1500 students
The new school year will begin for students in Hancock County on Wednesday, August 10. All of the Hancock County Schools’ teachers have been training and preparing for many hours to ensure a successful start. “Mostly, we hope to increase transition accountability,” Hancock County High School Principal, Ginger Estes, said of her goal for…
Read MoreWomen in recovery; We’ve come a long way baby!
We’ve come a long way baby! Women of a certain age will remember this slogan attached to a cigarette made just for us. The ad went on to remind us of the strides we had made in society. We no longer needed to feel less than, left out, or invaluable. We were inching closer to…
Read MoreDave Taylor’s Fundraiser at South Hancock Park Raised over $6,000 on Saturday!
By Jennifer Wimmer Chelsea Boling organized the fundraiser for Dave Taylor, and it was held at South Hancock Park on Saturday, July 23. The event lasted from 9:00 a.m. until around 9:00 p.m. Dave threw the ceremonial first pitch at one of the softball games for the co-ed softball tournament. “He was there for a…
Read MoreRetirees honored by district, track and turf project moves forward
By C. Josh Givens The Hancock County School Board recognized 11 retirees from the district Monday evening during a special called meeting at Hancock County High School. The retirees honored for their service to education not only in Hancock County, but throughout Kentucky over their careers, were: Sally McKinney Jackson, Tina Powers, Patricia Vanover, Karen…
Read MoreExperienced deputies hired in SRO roles
By C. Josh Givens The Hancock County School Board has approved a contract for school resource officers with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. The approval was made Monday evening. Deputy Chris DeJarnette said the Sheriff’s Department and district is fortunate to have hired two highly-qualified candidates. Sheriff Dale Bozarth has hired Mark Powers and Frank…
Read MoreState will widen Ky. 657 shoulder in Lewisport
By C. Josh Givens The Kentucky Department of Highways is scheduled to begin work to widen the shoulder of Kentucky Highways 657/Fourth Street in Lewisport this week, though weather may delay the start of the project, according to Mayor Chad Gregory. Gregory said the current lanes of travel along the road are “wider than necessary,”…
Read MoreAntique pre-Civil War musket discovered at Hancock County Museum
By C. Josh Givens Steve Harmon, a longtime volunteer at the Hancock County Museum, recently opened up a storage closet at the converted 1901 Hawesville train depot and discovered an exciting artifact – an 1840 model Springfield musket. “It was leaning in the corner of the closet,” Harmon said. “It’s quite a valuable piece of…
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