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Hancock 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 MoreHancock County Teachers explain school programs
Hancock County High School Principal Ginger Estes and HCHS Teachers Lori Roberts and Greg Tate spoke at the HC Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Tuesday, September 12th at the Career Center. Estes said if anyone in the county has ideas about apprenticeships and internships for HCHS students to call or email her. “We’ll…
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 MoreCMF Company; growing business in Lewisport Industrial Park
On Tuesday morning, August 22nd, the Hancock County Industrial Foundation Board met at the Contour Fabrication & Mechanical, Inc. (CFM) plant site in Lewisport. Hancock native Jason Young, Co-owner of CFM, spoke with board members about the details of the business and provided a breakfast. Young and Scott Dillback, of Evansville, partnered in 2015 and…
Read MoreJustin Nugent named Citizen of the Year at Chamber Dinner
The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner was on Tuesday, June 13th, at the Lewisport Community Center. The Citizen of the Year, Justin Nugent, RE/MAX Real Estate Executive in Hawesville, was recognized. The two new Board members and Scholarship Recipient were also announced. Chamber President Chelsea Boling said Nugent was selected as Citizen…
Read MoreBulk House Flowers; new business In Lewisport
Bulk House Flowers, LLC, in Lewisport, is having their Open House, on Monday, April 17th, from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. They are a small family business, owned and operated by Daniel Duncan, his wife, Tammy, and their daughter, Amanda. Some of the flowers, herbs and vegetables they grow and sell are: begonias, geraniums, impatiens, ornamental grasses,…
Read MoreHancock Fiscal Court hears plans to upgrade emergency readiness
Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, January 9th, 2023. This was the first meeting for the 2 newly elected magistrates, Gary Baker (representing District 4) and John Garner (District 1). Those two seats were previously held by L.T. Newton and Wayne Hodskins. HC EMA Update Hancock County Emergency Management Director Kyle Veach provided…
Read MoreHancock County Chamber Breakfast; State of the County Meeting
The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting of the year on Tuesday morning, January 10th at the Lewisport Library – a Chamber Breakfast and a State of the County meeting. Judge/Executive Johnny Roberts, Lewisport Mayor Chad Gregory and newly elected Hawesville Mayor Robbie McCormick spoke about their plans for this year. Judge…
Read MoreHancock Fiscal Court discussed loss of Century revenue; increase in jail fees
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, October 10 and discussed, among other topics, the impact of Century Aluminum’s temporary shut-down on revenue as well as the possibility of grant funds that would greatly improve the Hancock County Senior Center. Century Temporary Closure As a result of the temporary closure of Century, revenue has…
Read MoreHancock County organizes to assist tornado victims
Market President for Hancock County at Independence Bank, Wade Gaynor, said that many people were calling and asking how to donate money toward the relief effort, and how they could help in any way. “At Independence Bank, we are just happy to play some kind of role,” Gaynor said. “We are just trying to bridge…
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