The Fiscal Court also made the approval for more security cameras at Vastwood Park. This includes twelve new security cameras at the Beach House, and four security cameras installed at the splash pad.

By Ralph Dickerson A mysterious large cat or cats roam the woods of Hancock County, and no one knows exactly what type of felines they are. Over the years, some people claim they saw a Mountain Lion, ...

Dr. Mary Beth Emmick Morris was named 2025 Optometrist of the Year by the Kentucky Optometric Association. She was selected for the award because of her outstanding dedication and care to her patients ...

Obenchain Farms, in Hawesville, has been accepted into the 2024 Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Certified Farm Market Program. Owners Justin & Chrystal Obenchain are Hancock County natives. Justin ...

Mike Baker, Director of Economic Development for the Hancock County Industrial Foundation, said, “We’re just thrilled to see them continue to be successful, and see them grow here in the county.

Hey Buddy Truck Stop is now open in Lewisport. The new truck stop and convenience store is located where Fred’s Pharmacy was, on US 60 at its intersection with 4th Street. Fred’s was purchased in 2022 ...

This week, Representative Scott Lewis announced that Hancock County will receive $275,000 in infrastructure funding under legislation approved by the Kentucky House and Senate. Projects include ...

On Saturday afternoon the Yellow Banks and the Booneville, Ind. based Captain Jacob Warwick Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored a local woman buried at Utility Cemetery. The ...

“The Hancock County Board of Education officially reconvened our Local Planning Committee this week. They discussed our current bonding status and a new Hancock County Middle School design concept.

Kayla Noble is trained as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST), and has some valuable recommendations for parents and caregivers on selecting and installing car seats properly. She completed her ...

The second month of the interim session is underway in the Capitol and lawmakers are continuing discussions on the issues facing our Commonwealth during the meetings of the General Assembly’s ...

The Hancock County Fair Board would like to ask our local churches, clubs, businesses and individuals to donate bottled water to our office. We give water away to all our volunteers, workers and ...