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Vastwood Splash Pad; design completed
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday evening, November 27th, and Judge-Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts said the design for the spray park/splash pad at Vastwood Park has been completed. As the Hancock Clarion has reported, through the GRADD partnership with the county, $200K was secured last year from the Land & Water Conservation Fund…
Read MoreHawesville looking for grants to help with future plans
Hawesville Mayor Rob McCormick reports at the Hawesville City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 14th, that City Administrator Jake Powers has been doing a wonderful job at documenting the city’s maintenance costs. Unexpected costs in the city have been tallied at around $25,869. “We’ve got water and sewer repairs and A11s,” Powers said. “For July-Oct.,…
Read MoreCloverport Schools Guidance Counselor Runs 5K with Service Dog
Guidance Counselor at Cloverport Schools Danielle Akridge and her service dog, Delilah, attended the 5K Run & Walk in downtown Hawesville on Saturday, October 21st, a benefit to raise money for Autism Advocates of Hancock County, with Domtar matching all proceeds. “I love to support any organization that supports autism and any kind of special…
Read More2024 Hancock County Fair; dates set
The Hancock County Fair Board already has the dates set for next year’s county fair! The 2024 Hancock County Fair will be held Wednesday, July 31st- Saturday, August 3rd. “There’s a possibility we may even stretch it out a little bit longer, earlier in the week as well,” Board Vice President Scott Basham said. If…
Read MoreBreakthrough for Road Assistance; Domtar donates $15K to Hawesville VFD
The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, October 3rd. Hawesville City Clerk Lora Basham was congratulated on completing the Level 1 – Achievement in City Governance via KY League of Cities City Officials Training Center. She completed 58 hours of approved courses and 2 hours of ethics. Breakthrough for Road Assistance Hawesville Mayor Rob…
Read MoreA Daughter’s Prayer Creates Miracles for her late Father’s Music Collection
When Deana Gregory Emmick prayed over her father’s collection of music, some amazing things happened. Her father, Damon Thomas Gregory, of Hawesville, who is very missed by all those who love him, passed away at 79, but left an absolute treasure of music behind. His music collection continues to bless his family, friends, and even…
Read MoreHawesville “Winter in The Park”; Domtar 5k Run & Walk
Chair of Hawesville Beautification Committee, Paula Gray, spoke to Hawesville City Council members and Mayor Rob McCormick, voicing concerns on riverfront clean-up and this year’s Christmas decorations. McCormick named Paula and husband, Fred, as Grand Marshals for this year’s Hawesville Christmas Parade, to acknowledge all of the work they’ve done to make the city beautiful…
Read MoreHancock County Teachers explain school programs
Hancock County High School Principal Ginger Estes and HCHS Teachers Lori Roberts and Greg Tate spoke at the HC Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Tuesday, September 12th at the Career Center. Estes said if anyone in the county has ideas about apprenticeships and internships for HCHS students to call or email her. “We’ll…
Read MoreHagman Farms awarded as a “Legacy Farm”
Brothers Joe & James Hagman were presented with the Legacy Farms Award for their longtime farming family business in Hawesville, at the Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Dinner on Thursday, September 14th. This is a brand new award, and created in order to recognize legacy farms in the county – those who’ve been involved in farming…
Read MoreSchool board sets tax rate one cent higher
The monthly Hancock County Board of Education Meeting was held on Thursday, August 31st. The board set the tax rate for 2023 at one cent higher than last year, which is a 1.4 percent higher rate than 2022. HCHS Principal Ginger Estes presented achievements made so far in this new school year at the high…
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