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CASA Volunteer Advocates Sworn-In to Serve Hancock County – More Needed

On Tuesday, February 27th, three CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Ohio Valley Volunteer Advocates were sworn-in to serve in Hancock County by the Honorable Benjamin D. McKown. More Volunteers Needed Are you passionate about making a difference in a…

HC School District traveled to Spring Job Fair for WKU Students

Superintendent Robby Asberry, Assistant Superintendent Robin Poynter, South Hancock Elementary School Principal Jennifer Howe and Director of District Programs Joey Minton attended a Spring Job Recruitment Fair for Western KY University students at WKU, hosted by Green River Regional Education…

Updates on projects provided at Hawesville City Council Meeting

  The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, March 12th, and Mayor Robbie McCormick announced that only what can be matched of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant that was awarded in the full amount of $161,500 for…

Audit shows Hancock Schools “strong and stable” – Graduation set for May 24th

The Hancock County Board of Education Meeting was held on Thursday evening, March 14th. County native Kris Kemp, CPA and partner at Alexander Thompson Arnold, provided a review of the district’s financial audit saying that, overall, they are still “strong…

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Castle wins at Vastwood Park

The Lady Hornet softball team took their first loss of the season when they fell 16-0 in three innings to Castle High School (Indiana) here Tuesday. Hancock County is now 3-1. The powerhouse Knights led off the first inning with…

HCHS tennis boys knock off Apollo

The HCHS boys tennis team took a big 3-2 match win over Apollo at Owensboro Tuesday. Lukas Anderson won 8-5 over Ben Austin in #1 singles. Preston Blanton fell 4-8 to Jamison Franey and Tyce Boling won 8-1 over Ben…

Hornet baseball team wins 11-1 in opener, falls 2-0 at Hartford

The HCHS Hornet varsity baseball team defeated Whitesville Trinity 11-1 in five innings during the season opening game at Vastwood Park’s Tommy Keown Field Thursday. “Our pitching did well for a first outing and really lived in the zone,” HCHS…

Hancock wins big at new home track

Hancock County hosted a track meet at the school’s new track and field complex and both Hornet teams defeat McLean County during a very exciting event. The HCHS girls team won by a team score of 52-31. The boys won…

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Area Obituaries

Joseph “Sonny” Bickett

Joseph “Sonny” Bickett, 82, of Reynolds Station, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Ohio County Healthcare. He was a Navy veteran, was a retired foreman from the Paper Mill and he trained thoroughbreds. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid golfer and loved UK basketball. Sonny was preceded in death…

Dennis Johnson, Jr.

Dennis Johnson, Jr., 83, of Reynolds Station, KY, went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, March 8, 2024, with his wife and children by his side.  He was a retired farmer and a member and deacon at Blackford Baptist Church.  Dennis enjoyed farming, spending time with his family and church family, camping, deer hunting, fishing…

Betty Lambert-Hayes

Betty Lee Lambert-Hayes, 82, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2024 after a long fought battle with cancer.  She was born in Hancock County in 1942 to the late Eva-Lee and Dawson Lambert. Betty grew up on a farm in Gatewood with her parents and two brothers.  It was there she learned the value of…

Aretha Gorman

Aretha Ammons Gorman, 89, of Lewisport, Passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport.  She was born on August 12, 1934 to the late Ted and Wanda Bennett Ammons.  Aretha was a lifelong member of Lewisport Baptist Church and was an avid Kentucky Wildcat Basketball fan.  Aretha and J.W. were married…

Myrvin Brown

  Myrvin E. Brown, 91, of Hawesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Floral, KY on March 2, 1932 to the late Thomas Joseph and Rhoda Glover Brown.  Myrvin was a member of Blackford Baptist Church, serving as Deacon and…

Barbara Ryan

Barbara Rebecca Beecham Ryan, age 79, of Cloverport, KY passed away Sunday, February 18 at her home. She was born December 23, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama, daughter of the late Wallace Leon and Martha Ellen Pitts Beecham. Barbara was a 1963 graduate of Waggoner High School in St. Matthews, KY. She studied secretarial courses at…

Daniel Roberts

Daniel Roberts, 47, of Lewisport passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. The Hohenwald, Tennessee native was born August 26, 1976, as one of six children to the late John Edward Roberts and Linda Mae Morgan Roberts. Daniel loved spending time with his family, enjoying cookouts, camping,…

Jennie Lorna Allan

Jennie Lorna Allan, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Wellington Parc.  She was born in Seattle, WA on April 27, 1933 to the late Isaac and Jennie Schols.  Lorna was retired from Labor Management Federal Credit Union.  She also owned and operated her own sewing and quilting business.  Lorna was…

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