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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 MoreHigh speed internet beginning to hook up homes in Hancock
The roll-out of fiber high-speed internet is well underway in Hancock County. Kenergy announced the partnership with internet service provider Conexon Connect about a year and a half ago, and Ervin Cable Company, contracted by Conexon, began installing fiber in early October on Hwy 69 in the southern areas of the county. Judge-Executive Johnny “Chic”…
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 MoreSpooks and goodies at Trail of Treats Tuesday night at Vastwood
The 21st Annual Trail of Treats at Vastwood Park will be held on Tuesday, October 31st, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The time is slightly different this year from previous years, and the change was made to allow more time for families and individuals to get home from work and school, and…
Read MoreHancock Couny getting new ambulance with help from Bray will
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, October 9th. The court approved a donation of $1K to the Junior Achievement Program that will be utilized to offer financial literacy, work-readiness and entrepreneurial programs at all of the HC Schools and in all grade levels. Volunteers with the JA Program go into classrooms and…
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 MoreHancock County Fiscal Court; new road grader, county improvements
Hancock County Fiscal Court addressed replacing an old grader making it difficult for road crewmen to complete grading work in the county. The meeting was held on Monday, August 14th at 9 a.m. Road Dept. Report Dave Tindle, Supervisor of the Hancock County Road Department said the mowing work they’ve contracted out (due to 2…
Read MoreFiscal Court approves purchase of UTV for emergency response
Hancock County Fiscal Court approved the purchase of a side-by-side UTV for use by emergency medical services, giving first responders a reliable way to reach areas of the county which may be in rugged terrain. Fiscal Court met Jan. 10 in the first meeting of the new year. The need for the UTV was first…
Read MoreHancock County occupational tax revenue up half-million
Hancock County Fiscal Court has reported a half-million-dollar increase in the county occupational tax revenue for Fiscal year 2020-2021, which ended on Oct. 31. Judge-Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts told magistrates at Monday’s regular meeting of Fiscal Court the county collected $1.75 million from the tax levy on wages earned within Hancock County in the fiscal…
Read MoreHancock County candidates for May 17 Primary Election 2022
Candidates for the May 17 primary of the 2022 Election have begun filing in Hancock County. The community will select party nominees for the November 8 General Election during the primary. All county constitutional offices are on the ballot, along with city offices in Hawesville and Lewisport. As well, Kentucky will elect a U.S. senator…
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