Kentucky
Holiday Hoopla at Vastwood Park – This Saturday!
Holiday Hoopla at Vastwood Park – This Saturday! On Saturday, December 9th, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., there will be a fun Holiday Hoopla event at Vastwood Park, sponsored by Hancock County Public Libraries, Hancock County Fiscal Court, Hancock County Parks Department, and the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce! Fun Events for Children Children…
Read MoreLight Up the Square in Downtown Hawesville – This Friday!
Light Up the Square in Downtown Hawesville – This Friday! On Friday, December 8th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Courthouse Square in Downtown Hawesville, the Light Up the Square event will be held to showcase the heart of the city! Gift Giveaway for Children Be ready to celebrate when the Hawesville…
Read MoreHancock County Schools Receive PBIS Award
Hancock County Schools Receive PBIS Award It was announced at the Hancock County Board of Education meeting last Thursday evening, November 30th, that HC Schools have done an excellent job of implementing PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support). Banners were given to each of the principals to hang in the schools. Every year, they will…
Read MoreHwy 60 Returns to 4-Lanes until spring
Yager Materials in Owensboro was contracted to widen Hwy 60 from just east of the entrance at Vastwood Park to 1957, and work started in mid-April of this year. Beginning Thursday, November 9th, traffic will return to a 4-lane and resume normal patterns until April 15th, 2024. On April 15th, Hwy 60 will go…
Read MoreConnor Ward Quisenberry
Connor Ward Quisenberry, 18, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, in Whitesville, Kentucky. He was born Wednesday, April 20, 2005, in Owensboro, Kentucky to Andrew Quisenberry and Aimee Davis Quisenberry. Connor was a 2023 graduate of Ohio County High School, attended Owensboro Community College, and had obtained his student pilot’s license.…
Read MoreAn interview with Wazeem Raheem
Wazeem Raheem (32), or “Zeem” as he says many call him, is co-owner of Bill’s on the Hill in Hawesville Kentucky, along with Mafaz Ansar. His native country is Sri Lanka, but now most of his family lives in Dubai. He is dedicated to excellence in his businesses and is a very interesting…
Read MoreDave Taylor’s Fundraiser at South Hancock Park Raised over $6,000 on Saturday!
By Jennifer Wimmer Chelsea Boling organized the fundraiser for Dave Taylor, and it was held at South Hancock Park on Saturday, July 23. The event lasted from 9:00 a.m. until around 9:00 p.m. Dave threw the ceremonial first pitch at one of the softball games for the co-ed softball tournament. “He was there for a…
Read MoreRetirees honored by district, track and turf project moves forward
By C. Josh Givens The Hancock County School Board recognized 11 retirees from the district Monday evening during a special called meeting at Hancock County High School. The retirees honored for their service to education not only in Hancock County, but throughout Kentucky over their careers, were: Sally McKinney Jackson, Tina Powers, Patricia Vanover, Karen…
Read MoreExperienced deputies hired in SRO roles
By C. Josh Givens The Hancock County School Board has approved a contract for school resource officers with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. The approval was made Monday evening. Deputy Chris DeJarnette said the Sheriff’s Department and district is fortunate to have hired two highly-qualified candidates. Sheriff Dale Bozarth has hired Mark Powers and Frank…
Read MoreState will widen Ky. 657 shoulder in Lewisport
By C. Josh Givens The Kentucky Department of Highways is scheduled to begin work to widen the shoulder of Kentucky Highways 657/Fourth Street in Lewisport this week, though weather may delay the start of the project, according to Mayor Chad Gregory. Gregory said the current lanes of travel along the road are “wider than necessary,”…
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