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HCHS Class of 2023 Graduation

The Graduation for Hancock County High School’s Class of 2023 is Friday, May 19th, and will be held in the HCHS Gymnasium. The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. Graduates will be meeting with family members on the Hornet Track,…

HCHS students selected as Governor’s Scholars

Hancock County High School students Mallory May, Camden Lucas and Mason Dixon were selected for the 2022/2023 Governor’s Scholars Program. They competed with almost 1,700 other high school students from across the state to earn their spot in this prestigious…

Independence Bank scholarship money awarded

68 Kentucky high school students from the 2023 graduating class have just earned scholarship money to continue their post-secondary education. Independence Bank held its annual reception on the evening of Tuesday, May 9th, to make this announcement. The virtual video…

Primary Tuesday will decide who will challenge Gov. Beshear

Voting in Kentucky’s 2023 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 16th, from 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. KY utilizes a closed primary process, by which your selection is limited to your registered party (R or D only). Hancock County Fiscal…

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Tindle goes the distance in Hornets 4-3 win

Brock Tindle pitched a complete game and the Hornets defeated Henderson County 4-3 at Vastwood Park’s Tommy Keown Field Tuesday. “Brock comes out everyday and competes and we saw that tonight. He commanded all game,” HCHS coach Brad Keown said.…

Lyday rescues Hornets with ninth inning double

Carter Lyday knocked in the game winning run and the Hornets defeated Tell City 5-3 in nine innings during a varsity baseball game played in southern Indiana Monday. “Carter smashes one to left-center field and gets us a run in…

Unique Granite and Marble; celebrating 20 years of success

  Founded by Rick Thomas, a custom homebuilder that was tired of being let down by countertop suppliers available, Unique Granite and Marble is celebrating 20 years of success after opening its doors in 2004. Rick took the same approach…

RVBH Mental Health Art Contest; deadline April 26

RiverValley Behavioral Health is celebrating its 4th Annual Youth Mental Health Art Contest. The event encourages youth in our communities to express messages of hope and raise awareness about mental health through artistic expression, centered around the theme, “Be Kind to…

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Area Obituaries

Joseph “Sonny” Bickett

Joseph “Sonny” Bickett, 82, of Reynolds Station, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Ohio County Healthcare. He was a Navy veteran, was a retired foreman from the Paper Mill and he trained thoroughbreds. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid golfer and loved UK basketball. Sonny was preceded in death…

Dennis Johnson, Jr.

Dennis Johnson, Jr., 83, of Reynolds Station, KY, went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, March 8, 2024, with his wife and children by his side.  He was a retired farmer and a member and deacon at Blackford Baptist Church.  Dennis enjoyed farming, spending time with his family and church family, camping, deer hunting, fishing…

Betty Lambert-Hayes

Betty Lee Lambert-Hayes, 82, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2024 after a long fought battle with cancer.  She was born in Hancock County in 1942 to the late Eva-Lee and Dawson Lambert. Betty grew up on a farm in Gatewood with her parents and two brothers.  It was there she learned the value of…

Aretha Gorman

Aretha Ammons Gorman, 89, of Lewisport, Passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport.  She was born on August 12, 1934 to the late Ted and Wanda Bennett Ammons.  Aretha was a lifelong member of Lewisport Baptist Church and was an avid Kentucky Wildcat Basketball fan.  Aretha and J.W. were married…

Myrvin Brown

  Myrvin E. Brown, 91, of Hawesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Floral, KY on March 2, 1932 to the late Thomas Joseph and Rhoda Glover Brown.  Myrvin was a member of Blackford Baptist Church, serving as Deacon and…

Barbara Ryan

Barbara Rebecca Beecham Ryan, age 79, of Cloverport, KY passed away Sunday, February 18 at her home. She was born December 23, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of the late Wallace Leon and Martha Ellen Pitts Beecham. Barbara was a 1963 graduate of Waggoner High School in St. Matthews, KY. She studied secretarial courses at…

Daniel Roberts

Daniel Roberts, 47, of Lewisport passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. The Hohenwald, Tennessee native was born August 26, 1976, as one of six children to the late John Edward Roberts and Linda Mae Morgan Roberts. Daniel loved spending time with his family, enjoying cookouts, camping,…

Jennie Lorna Allan

Jennie Lorna Allan, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Wellington Parc.  She was born in Seattle, WA on April 27, 1933 to the late Isaac and Jennie Schols.  Lorna was retired from Labor Management Federal Credit Union.  She also owned and operated her own sewing and quilting business.  Lorna was…

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