Riverview Restaurant
Pharmacist Adria Eubanks speaks to chamber members
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was held on Tuesday morning, December 12th, at the Hancock County Career Center. Breakfast was provided by the Hancock County High School Culinary Arts Class and Riverview Restaurant. Poole’s Pharmacy Care provided the speaker. Pam’s Traveling Friends, Los Amigos and Patio Foods were…
Read MoreMayor McCormick met with officials for future projects for Hawesville
Last week, Mayor Rob McCormick met with Deneatra Henderson, Chief District Engineer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, as well as Scott Phelps and Matt West, both professional engineers in the Henderson area, to discuss the roadwork needed in the City of Hawesville. “About 3 weeks ago,” McCormick said, “we called the state engineering in for…
Read MoreThis week marks 49th Anniversary of 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak in Brandenberg; John and Robyn Marvel recount personal experiences
This Week marks Forty-Ninth Anniversary of the 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak On Wednesday, April 3rd, 1974 the second largest tornado outbreak over a 24-hour period of time occurred, with 148 confirmed tornados in 13 U.S. states. It is referred to as a “Super Outbreak” and left more than 5,800 injured, as well as approximately 315…
Read MoreFlorida Pilot’s unexpected stop at Hancock County Airport
Lisa Heidinger flew her 1946 Vintage Aircoupe single engine airplane to the EAA AirVenture convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from her home in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The event was July 22nd-31st. On her way back home, she got caught in some weather and ended up having to make an unscheduled stop at Hancock County Airport. …
Read MorePhotographer John Nation documents Hancock Fair
John Nation, a photographer with the 21st Century Kentucky Documentary Photographic Project visited Hancock County during this year’s fair to document daily life in Kentucky. Nation spent Thursday through Saturday documenting not only the fair, but also other venues in the county. A veteran photographer, Nation worked for Louisville Magazine for many years, and…
Read MoreChamber Director Pam Bolen, retires after seven years
Seven years ago the Chamber was looking for a director and they choose Pam Bolen, who’s now retiring after seven years. “You know, anytime you take on a new job, you don’t know if you’re the right fit or not, but I started getting in the role of it and just really enjoyed being with…
Read MoreRiverview reopens; new owner planning outdoor deck
Riverview is back! After closing at the end of November after COVID-19 restrictions hurt business just too much, the 51-year-old restaurant has been sold and reopened Monday of this week, with the new owner planning big improvements very soon. Steve “Moe” Burk signed an agreement Friday to buy the restaurant from Junior Stutzman and his…
Read MoreNuts about Nuts
Paul and Joan Reynolds are nuts about nuts. The couple has been selling pecans for many years, mostly at Riverview Restaurant, but with the restaurant closing they’re sitting on bags of pecans with nowhere to sell them. “Right now I’ve got between 30 and 35 (one) pound bags,” said Joan Reynolds, who lives with Paul…
Read MoreRiverview Restaurant closes, Owner wants to sell
A few weeks ago Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear ordered bars and restaurants to close to dine-in traffic, and only allowed them to offer take-out, outdoor seating or drive-thru service. These restrictions forced Riverview Restaurant to close its doors for good. “With this COVID thing going on, it has been kind of tough and we have…
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