Hancock County Fiscal Court
Hancock County Fiscal Court; Cost for damages in county, new Vastwood playground
Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, March 13th. Judge/Executive Johnny Roberts said they are still estimating what the costs will be to repair damages in the county after the severe wind storm on Friday, March 3rd. “What we have to do is file an emergency declaration,” Roberts said. “We’re trying to get a…
Read MoreSouth Hancock Park getting new building; new Senior Services Nutrition Site
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, December 12th and went over their goal to expand the senior services nutrition sites, as well as the purchase of salt for icy roads this winter. The main topic of discussion was covered in last week’s Clarion about the un-finalized proposal made by Green River distillery to…
Read MoreOwensboro Distillery names Lewisport as potential site for additional facility and Rickhouses
The big topic of discussion at the Hancock County Fiscal Court meeting on Monday, December 12th was the proposal made by the tenth oldest distillery in the state of Kentucky, Green River LLC in Owensboro, to build warehouses in Lewisport. Judge/Executive Johnny Roberts said, “We’re really excited about the potential of this project and what…
Read MoreHancock Fiscal Court; construction at South Hancock Park; SRO vehicles
Discussions of how to proceed with the construction of a new concession stand and bathrooms at South Hancock Park, along with School Resource Officer (SRO) Vehicles and the option available of renting those out during summer months, if needed, was discussed at the Hancock County Fiscal Court’s November meeting. SRO Vehicles Hancock County Schools purchased…
Read MoreHancock Fiscal Court discussed loss of Century revenue; increase in jail fees
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, October 10 and discussed, among other topics, the impact of Century Aluminum’s temporary shut-down on revenue as well as the possibility of grant funds that would greatly improve the Hancock County Senior Center. Century Temporary Closure As a result of the temporary closure of Century, revenue has…
Read MoreNew Playground at South Hancock Park
A new 2-12 playground structure was installed by Miracle Recreation at South Hancock Park on Monday, October 3. The new playground equipment, which includes a ten-spin inclusive motion spinner, will be connected with the existing structure. This is part of Hancock County Fiscal Court’s plan to improve the park and a new concession stand and…
Read MoreFiscal Court response to proposed construction of landfill
RESPONSE TO COMMENTS 10/03/2022 Hancock County Fiscal Court received a request letter on July 25, 2022 from GN Excavating that proposed the construction of a Contained Landfill on their property located on Poplar Grove Road. Pursuant to KRS 224.40, Hancock County was required to notify the public, hold a comment period and hearing, and to…
Read MoreHancock Landfill proposal brings large crowd to public hearing
The Hancock County Solid Waste Management Public Hearing was Monday, September 19 at the Hancock County Career Center at 6:00 p.m. Public comments were received by Hancock County Fiscal Court on the proposed solid waste management plan, which if approved would serve as the basis for handling solid waste management issues in Hancock The public…
Read MoreHancock Fiscal Court surprised at cost of new ambulance
Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, September 12 and discussed with paramedic Damian Rice, Director of HC EMS/911, the need for a new ambulance and the shockingly high cost of the vehicle. There are currently 4 ambulances in the County and one of those vehicles needs to be replaced. Purchasing the new vehicle would…
Read MoreGrand Jury Indictments; Hancock County Fiscal Court
Grand Jury Report Comes the grand jury, by the foreman, and reports to the court that they met in session on the 7th day of September 2022 to consider all pending matters at that time. After having heard testimony from various individuals, a total of five True Bills and zero No True Bills were returned.…
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