Hancock County Fiscal Court
Farmers concerned over new regulations for brooder houses
The first draft of an ordinance setting rules for poultry houses in the county was discussed at the Hancock County Fiscal Court Meeting on Monday evening, July 24th. Local farmers attended to voice their concerns and ideas. The goal of the fiscal court with the eventual passing of Ordinance 2023-03, after listening to farmers and…
Read MoreOccupational tax showing increase compared to 2022; help needed at Lewisport rickhouse
At the Hancock County Fiscal Court meeting on Monday, July 10th, it was voiced that there has been a substantial increase in occupational taxes, compared to this time last year. Occupational Tax The year-to-date, total occupational tax collected is $6,032,260.50. Last year’s year-to-date total was $5,424,059.38. “That’s up from last year by $500,000-$600,000,” Judge-Executive…
Read MoreIndependence Day Celebration at Vastwood Park; TUESDAY, July 4th
The Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration at Vastwood Park will be on Tuesday, July 4th. The fireworks display will begin at 9:00 p.m. and will be provided by the company Pyro Shows. The event is sponsored by Hancock County Fiscal Court. Music From 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., the Tailgate Band will be performing…
Read MoreFiscal Court Applies for Grant for Additional Playground Equipment at Vastwood
A special-called Hancock County Fiscal Court meeting was held on Thursday morning, May 25th. A public hearing was held for any questions or comments concerning a project of adding new multi-sensory playground equipment at Vastwood Park’s main playground. Hancock County Fiscal Court Clerk & Judge/Executive Assistant Sage Petrie said the total amount for the…
Read MorePrimary 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 Court approved the purchase of 12 new electronic poll books in February, which placed them…
Read MoreHancock County Fiscal Court renews health insurance; rubber-modified asphalt grant
Hancock County Fiscal Court Meeting Minutes On Monday, April 24th, the Hancock County Fiscal Court held a second meeting for the month of April. Health Insurance Renewed It was approved by the court to renew the existing health insurance. “We had a 7.84 percent increase, which was pretty modest,” Judge/Executive Johnny Roberts said. “It’s about…
Read MoreNew Radio System will Improve Communication & Response Times – How it will help Rescue Squad
The Hancock County Fiscal Court approved new radio system upgrades for all of the county’s emergency and protective services last year, as reported by the Hancock Clarion. Once the P-25 digital upgrade is completed, it will allow for much better communication and faster response times. Judge/Executive Johnny Roberts said in his speech at the Chamber…
Read MoreHancock 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…
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