Hancock County Rescue Squad
Hawesville 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 MoreHancock Rescue Squad members request funding for new gear
One of the newest members of the Hancock County Rescue Squad, Mike Cartwright, spoke on behalf of all squad members at the Hancock County Fiscal Court meeting on Monday morning, November 13th, asking for new gear as well as materials for remodeling one of the areas at the station into a much needed locker room…
Read MoreCounty emergency personnel practice rescue operations
The Hancock County Dive Team, Hawesville Fire Department, HC Rescue Squad, and HC Emergency Services hosted a Training Day on Sunday, October 15th. Ohio County Divers and volunteer firefighters with the Ohio County Fire Department were part of this training as well. Don Arison, Owner of Bob’s Garage & Towing, donated his time and wrecker…
Read MoreCommonwealth recommends 10-year sentence during Hancock Court Motion Day
Motion day proceedings / Commonwealth recommends 10-year sentence Commonwealth Attorney Blake Chambers’ office recommended a total of 10 years in jail for Tell City, Ind. resident Steven J. Russelburg on theft and firearms charges. The court found Russelburg guilty of a charge of theft by unlawful taking for taking firearms from Nash Archery and Outdoor…
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 MoreTwo HCHS students wreck in Hawesville – One student injured, removed by jaws of life and helicoptered to Deacones
Two Hancock County High School students, Johnathon Smith and Clark Roach, were traveling to the high school at around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16th. Smith was driving when the truck hit an abutment on a bridge, approximately 6 miles south of Hawesville on Hwy 69. Johnathon exited the vehicle and did not appear…
Read MoreGetting to Know You – David Garrett
David Garrett, Volunteer Firefighter and EMT, was born and raised in Hancock County. “It’s been a great place to grow up and to serve the community,” he said. “I’ve always tried to help comfort people when they’re having one of their worst days and maybe help make it better.” He graduated from HCHS on…
Read MoreThe desperate needs of Erica; paralyzed for life
Erica Brown is lifted out of her wheelchair by her husband Matthew at their Cloverport apartment complex Monday. Matthew is Erica’s primary caregiver followed the March 19 crash in Hawesville which left her paralyzed from the chest down. Matthew Brown wrestles the heavy lift device into the bed of his small Ford Ranger, something he…
Read MoreEmergency personnel conduct “lost person” exercise at Jeffrey’s Cliff
On Saturday October 16th First responders from Dukes Fire Dept, Hawesville Fire Dept, Lewisport Fire Dept, Hancock County Rescue Squad, Hancock County EMS, and Hancock County Emergency Management conducted a full scale exercise at the Jeffery’s Cliffs Recreational Area involving a lost and injured hiker. It is important that we conduct these types of drills…
Read MoreAccidents; Hancock County
An Air Evac helicopter prepares to land on Highway 60 one mile east of Hawesville after a two-vehicle accident Friday. Erica N. Brown, 32, was driving the white Pontiac Grand Am and had stopped to turn left onto KY-69, when she was rear ended by Dustin L. Taylor, 23, of Bowling Green, in a 2005…
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