Hancock County
Lewko eagles playoff hole to qualify for semi-state
Dec Lewko (above) fired a round of 78 during the region 3 golf tournament at Ben Hawes in Owensboro Tuesday. The junior then won a playoff to finish 10th overall and to qualify for the semi-state golf tournament in Calvert City next Tuesday. Lewko shot rounds of 39-39=78 on the par 71 course. He made…
Read MoreBid awarded to GN; Dukes Fire Department
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, September 11th. The lowest bid, submitted by GN Excavating, was approved by the court for the construction of a new Fire Station for the Dukes Fire Department located on Happy Hollow Road in Hawesville. Low Bid Judge-Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts said bids opened last week…
Read MoreLewko shoots 68 to win All “A” state golf tournament
Dec Lewko fired a 4-under par round of 68 to win the 2023 All “A” State golf tournament at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond, KY Saturday. The Hancock County High School junior is the first Hornet County golfer to accomplish this feat. The HCHS team finished tied for fifth overall. “I feel good.…
Read MoreKinsel Swihart presented with Master Conservationist award
Kinsel D. Swihart, 2022 Conservation of the Year Award winner, was presented with a Master Conservationist Certificate and wooden, engraved plaque awarded to him by the Hancock County Conservation District, Kentucky Soil & Water Commission, KY Association of Conservation Service and KY Association of Conservation District Employees for his outstanding efforts for many years in…
Read MoreLibertad “Libby” O. Basham
Libertad “Libby” O. Basham died on September 2, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, at the age of 82. She was born on July 24, 1941, in the village of Sapian, Capiz in the Philippines to the late Conrado and Visitacion Oñas. Libby was the 4th of ten children. She leaves…
Read MoreHappy Hollow Energetics; new Wellness Center in Hawesville
Misty & Tony Humphrey moved to Hawesville from their home in California in November of 2022, and have partnered to open a wellness center – Happy Hollow Energetics. The new center is located in the lower level of their house, at their 22-acre property on Happy Hollow Road. They had been living off-grid on…
Read MoreDave Taylor Memorial brings in $8,200 for Aiden Fullenwider
The Hancock County community came together at South Hancock Park Saturday to support and raise money for one of our own in the 3 rd Annual Dave Taylor Memorial Softball Tournament. The event raised over $8,200 to help Aiden Fullenwider and his family with expenses as he bravely battles brain cancer. The…
Read MorePruitt couple delivers baby in middle of road on way to hospital
Little Brynlynn just could not wait! Zachary & Christina Pruitt’s daughter, Brynlynn, was determined to be born on Monday, August 28th it seems. The two found themselves birthing and delivering the baby together, all alone on the side of the road at around 4 a.m. before having a chance to make it to Deaconess…
Read MoreHancock County Hornets knock off rival Breck County 22-12
The HCHS Hornet defense was again on display when Hancock County defeated Breckinridge County 22-12 in a game played between longtime rivals at GN Excavating Stadium Friday. “It feels good. It’s not always pretty but we’re 2-0 on our brand new field and we’re proud of that,” HCHS coach Bobby Eubanks said. The defense set…
Read MoreHancock County Cross country teams battle as Meserve wins middle school race
The HCHS cross country teams raced in the Madisonville Classic Saturday at Madisonville. Middle school and elementary runners from Hancock County also competed. “I expected our kids to struggle a little because our toughest workouts so far coincided with our hottest week in a long time,” HCHS coach Wes Meserve said. “But we aren’t training…
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