Senior Services
Swimming at Vastwood this summer? Can the fiscal court find enough lifeguards?
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, March 11th, and HC 911/EMS Director Damian Rice reported that the infrastructure is up and running on the county’s Digital Radio Communications project. The court partnered with the schools and cities on this $3.2M project with the help of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, which will allow…
Read MoreDistrict 1 Magistrate Resignation announced at Fiscal Court Meeting
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, February 12th, and it was announced that District 1 Magistrate John Garner, who was elected in 2022 and began his service in 2023, has resigned due to personal reasons. Who will fill the vacated seat and how that process will be conducted was not yet discussed.…
Read MoreCounty road crew ready for winter weather
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, January 8th, their first meeting of 2024. HC Road Dept. Supervisor Dave Tindle reported that crewmen are ready to go when cold weather really begins to ramp up this winter. “We’ve got the sand and everything in the trucks ready to go,” Tindle said. “We’ve got 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 MoreUnited Way delivers grants to Hancock agencies
This past week United Way staff spent time in Hancock County hand delivering grants to much deserving agencies. Through corporate and individual donations, Hancock County raised $22,466! These funds benefit 9 programs in the county including: Hancock County Food Pantry, Hancock County 4-H, Help Office of Hancock County, Hospice of Western Kentucky, OASIS Shelter, Repair…
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