City of Lewisport
Planning and Zoning approves two projects in Lewisport
The Hancock County Urban Planning Commission met on Monday, November 6th, at 6:30 p.m., as a make-up meeting for the missed meeting in April. Members approved a request to rezone a property just outside the city limits of Lewisport, as well as approving a variance from Hancock County Subdivision Regulations. Wesley Pate was sworn in…
Read MoreLewisport Christmas theme: Small Town Christmas
The Lewisport City Council met on Thursday, September 21st and began with pledge and prayer. GRADD’s Executive Director Joanna Shake provided details from the 2023 Impact Report. The council approved an amendment to Code Enforcement Ordinance 23-06, and dates were set for trick-or-treat day, as well as Christmas in the Park. Ad Valorem Taxes Ordinance…
Read MoreUrban Planning Commission Approves CTR Homes’ Plan for Hawesville
Hancock County Urban Planning Commission met on Monday evening, August 7th. Chairman Tommy Hunt and Administrator Jeff Dame conducted the meeting after first publishing a Notice for the residents of Hancock County concerning the requirement of permits for all new construction and substantial renovation within the designated zoning boundary of the county. Ricky…
Read MoreReverse Osmosis Pilot Plant Study in Lewisport; receiving state recognition
The City of Lewisport Reverse Osmosis (RO) Pilot Plant Study began last week, on Tuesday, July 18th, and the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet Division of Water has shown a real interest in the design. This study will ensure that when the new water plant design begins, the water quality and taste stay at the…
Read MoreLewisport to begin enforcing warnings/ fines for unsightly property in the town
The Lewisport City Council Meeting was held on Thursday evening, June 15th. There was a second reading of Ordinance 23-03, along with the approval of 2 Board of Ethics members and a Public Works report. Code Enforcement Board In the Clarion’s coverage of May’s meeting was a brief summary of Ordinance 23-03 read by City…
Read MoreJimmy “JJ” Jones
Jimmy “JJ” Jones, 88, of Lewisport, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. He was born in Central City, Ky on May 28, 1935 to the late Altha and Marjory Noffsinger Jones. JJ was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and was owner/operator of JJ’s Pizza in Lewisport for…
Read MoreHancock Fiscal Court hears plans to upgrade emergency readiness
Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, January 9th, 2023. This was the first meeting for the 2 newly elected magistrates, Gary Baker (representing District 4) and John Garner (District 1). Those two seats were previously held by L.T. Newton and Wayne Hodskins. HC EMA Update Hancock County Emergency Management Director Kyle Veach provided…
Read MoreWidening of Hwy 60; new police officer discussed at Hawesville council meeting
Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, January 10th. Newly elected Hawesville Mayor Robbie McCormick and newly elected council member, Justin Basham, along with council members Wayne Herndon, Tracy Johnson, Pat “Junnie” Morris, Kevin Linn and Danny Doyle were joined by Matt Curtis, co-owner of Bluegrass Engineering, who has been working with Hawesville and Matt…
Read MoreLewisport’s new water plant to serve more customers; possibly Hawesville
The Lewisport City Council monthly meeting was Thursday, October 20 and two of the owners of Bluegrass Engineering, Matt Curtis and Bryan Lovan, attended to discuss the details of moving forward with the construction of a new water treatment plant in Lewisport. The new facility would not be operating for approximately 4-6 years, but they…
Read MoreLewisport celebrates Library grand opening
The Lewisport Branch of the Hancock County Public Library celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting this past Saturday, June 26th. Cutting the ribbon are library director, Tina Snyder and branch manager, Kelley Richardson. Other dignitaries include: Mayor Chad Gregory, Judege/Executive Chic Roberts, and library board members, Mary Beth Morris, Glenda Johnson, Belinda Moffitt,…
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