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Vastwood Splash Pad; design completed

The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday evening, November 27th, and Judge-Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts said the design for the spray park/splash pad at Vastwood Park has been completed. As the Hancock Clarion has reported, through the GRADD partnership with the county, $200K was secured last year from the Land & Water Conservation Fund…

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Holiday Hoopla fun for family and kids; December 9th at Vastwood Park

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. The event is sponsored by Hancock County Public Libraries, HC Fiscal Court, HC Parks Department, and the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce. Fun Events for Children Children will have the opportunity to visit with…

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Hwy 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…

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Spooks and goodies at Trail of Treats Tuesday night at Vastwood

    The 21st Annual Trail of Treats at Vastwood Park will be held on Tuesday, October 31st, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The time is slightly different this year from previous years, and the change was made to allow more time for families and individuals to get home from work and school, and…

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Fish population surveyed at Vastwood; KY Fish & Wildlife

The Fisheries Program Coordinator for the Northwestern Fishery District of the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources Jeremy Shiflet provided detailed information about the work they do to keep Vastwood Lake’s fish population thriving. Shiflet and his crew were at Vastwood on Friday, October 20th to specifically check on the bass population for this…

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2024 Hancock County Fair; dates set

The Hancock County Fair Board already has the dates set for next year’s county fair!  The 2024 Hancock County Fair will be held Wednesday, July 31st- Saturday, August 3rd. “There’s a possibility we may even stretch it out a little bit longer, earlier in the week as well,” Board Vice President Scott Basham said. If…

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Bid 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…

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Independence Day Celebration at Vastwood Park; TUESDAY, July 4th

The Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration at Vastwood Park will be on Tuesday, July 4th. The fireworks display will begin at 9:00 p.m. and will be provided by the company Pyro Shows. The event is sponsored by Hancock County Fiscal Court. Music From 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., the Tailgate Band will be performing…

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Farmer’s Market opening Saturday, June 3rd at Vastwood Park

Everyone is invited to shop and vend at the Hancock County Farmer’s Market at Vastwood Park on Saturday, June 3rd, beginning at 7 a.m. Please bring your produce, flowers, plants, homemade goodies and other wares to sell. There is no charge to set-up! Come out and support local growers and purchase fresh, locally grown produce.…

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