Bill’s IGA
2023 Christmas Giveaway; assisting Hancock County residents
This year’s Santa Sacks, St. Vincent DePaul & Toys for Tots Christmas Giveaway is on Thursday, December 21st at the Lewisport Community Center (located at 15 Pell Street) from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The giveaway is for Hancock County residents only and you must determine eligibility and be signed-up. The lists of families and…
Read MoreHancock County Fair board looking for another big turnout; August 2nd-5th
Nearly 9,000 people enjoy the Hancock County Fair every year, and a similar large attendance is expected for this year’s fair on August 2nd-5th. It is the highlight of summer for many, and projected to be the best one yet. “The ride company (Casey Rides) is here,” Fair Board Vice President Scott Basham said. “They’ve…
Read MoreHancock County Fair opens next week; won state level awards 4 years running
Volunteers and fair board members were working again last Saturday at the fairgrounds in preparedness for the Hancock County Fair happening on August 2nd-5th. Fair Board President, Greg Wettstain, and V.P., Scott Basham, said they hope for this fair to better than ever. The HC Fair has won state level awards 4 years running, including…
Read MoreAttempted Robbery at C&C Laundry leads to arrest; meth found
On May 19th at around 2:30 a.m., Bobby Jo Thrasher and Brittany N. Mallory entered C & C Laundry Mat in Hawesville and attempted to pick the locks on various vending machines with tools, in order to access the money. “It just so happens, C & C has excellent cameras,” Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy…
Read MoreAn interview with Wazeem Raheem
Wazeem Raheem (32), or “Zeem” as he says many call him, is co-owner of Bill’s on the Hill in Hawesville Kentucky, along with Mafaz Ansar. His native country is Sri Lanka, but now most of his family lives in Dubai. He is dedicated to excellence in his businesses and is a very interesting…
Read MoreGet to Know You: Barbara Wheatley
By Jennifer Wimmer Barbara Wheatley moved to Hawesville with her family when she was in elementary school. Her parents, Billy & Conye Bryant, and she and her brothers, were living in Owensboro. Barbara and her brothers would visit their grandparents in Hawesville every weekend – her mother’s parents, Lonnie & Mattie Corley, and her father’s…
Read MoreBill’s IGA sale awaiting signatures to be final
Bill’s IGA – “Bill’s on the Hill” – will soon change ownership after owners Billy Jr. and Wayne Stephens agreed to terms with Mafaz Ansar, a diversified businessman from Glasgow. Bill’s IGA was founded in 1978 by Billy Sr. and Elizabeth Stephens as Bill’s Quick Service, following Billy Sr.’s second term as Hancock County sheriff.…
Read MoreSmall Business Saturday, Market Day this weekend
The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Saturday and Market Day events will be this Saturday, November 27. The business event will be at various participating businesses throughout Hancock County, and the Chamber will have registration available to receive a $25 gift certificate to be used at any member businesses at each Small Business…
Read MoreVeterans Day events set for November 11 and 12
Veterans Day events set for Nov. 11 and 12 Hancock County will observe Veterans Day events next week. On November 11 the event will take place at New Life Center at Hawesville Baptist Church and at Hancock County High School on November 12. VFW Post 5186 will host the event at New Life Center on…
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