Monday May 13 | Paper Age
Domtar to Make $20 Million in Upgrades to Hawesville Mill in Kentucky
Governor Steve Beshear [May 9] announced Domtar Paper Company LLC plans to upgrade and add equipment at its Hawesville facility , retaining 452 jobs and investing up to $20 million in capital improvements.
Hawesville paper mill plans $20 million expansion
According to The Courier-Journal , the Hancock County facility annually produces about 80,000 tons of market hardwood pulp, which is used for paper production, and about 600,000 tons of printing grade paper.
High School Student Arrested for Child Pornography
A Hancock County man has been arrested on charges relating to child pornography Thursday after the Kentucky State Police received a complaint from Hancock County School officials.
W. Ky. schools plan for possible federal cuts
If Congress doesn't move to stop the cuts scheduled to take place on March 1, nearly $3 billion in education funding would be cut.
Kentucky State Police, Hancock County Sheriff Office, and Hawesville Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 3617 KY 1389 Hawesville, KY.