Revolutionary War
Happy Birthday, USA!
The United States of America is 248-years-old today! Many of us here in the U.S. will take the day off from work to celebrate our freedoms and liberties that were established when we declared our independence from British rule. Here in Hancock County, a lot of us will be spending time with family and…
Read MoreNancy’s Notes: Family Gatherings
In early November of 1985, I got a letter from Mama saying, “Your dad is feeling better this year and thinks he can make it to your house for Thanksgiving.” He had not been able to come the year before. Two days before Thanksgiving he passed away. His funeral was on the day he had…
Read MoreNewman – Serving their country from the American Revolution until now is a family tradition
United States Army Veteran Homer Newman (74) was recently elected as Commander of the local VFW Post 5186 of Hancock County. Scott Padgett, of Lewisport, was the previous Commander. “We have about 10 active members,” Homer said. “It should be triple that. We’ve got the veterans in this county. Anyone that has been in service…
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