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Hancock County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Hancock County, KY.

Results 1 - 20 of 21 in Hancock County, KY

  1. New group touts Ky. aluminum makersRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 14 | WDRB-TV Louisville

    ... Network. "There are 120 aluminum and aluminum-related facilities in 53 cities in Kentucky," said Mike Baker, Hancock County's economic development director. "Most people readily acknowledge the horse and bourbon industries as signature industries. ...

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    Related Topix: Kentucky, Owensboro, KY, Drink, Bourbon Whiskey, Liquor, Henderson County, KY

  2. Hawesville breaks ground on courthouse

    Oct 12, 2009 | WFIE-TV Evansville

    In Hancock County, officials broke ground Monday on a new green courthouse in downtown Hawesville.

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    Related Topix: Hawesville, KY

  3. KY usage on the riseRead the original story

    Oct 1, 2009 | TheTimesTribune.com

    Staff/Wire Report Whitley was one of five counties that averaged more than four controlled substance prescriptions dispensed per resident, according to a new report released by the state's Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.

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    Related Topix: Kentucky, Medicine, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxycodone (generic), Medication, Carroll County, KY, Union, KY, Crittenden, KY

  4. KY usage on the riseRead the original story

    Oct 1, 2009 | TheTimesTribune.com

    Staff/Wire Report Whitley was one of five counties that averaged more than four controlled substance prescriptions dispensed per resident, according to a new report released by the state's Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.

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    Related Topix: Kentucky, Medicine, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxycodone (generic), Medication, Carroll County, KY, Union, KY, Crittenden, KY

  5. More Kentuckians Abuse Prescriptions

    Sep 30, 2009 | WQMF-FM Louisville

    ... of prescription drugs dispensed for controlled substances increased in 118 counties between 2005 and 2007. Hancock County saw the highest jump at 54 percent. Officials attribute the rise to more residents asking doctors for prescriptions. They say ...

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  6. Logan and R'ville bands prepare for showsRead the original story

    Sep 25, 2009 | News Democrat

    ... 4 p.m. at the Logan County High School Football field. Twelve bands will be attending the show some as far as Hancock County. There will be three Class A, three Class 2A, one Class 3A, two Class 4A and three Class 5A categories of competition. The ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Kentucky High School Football, High School Football

  7. Middle school Cougars win twice at HancockRead the original story

    Sep 4, 2009 | Grayson News Gazette

    Linebacker Reice McMahan tipped this Hancock County pass, hauled it in and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown during the eighth-gradea s 24-0 win.

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    Related Topix: Kentucky High School Football, High School Football

  8. Ancient rock surfaces in well dig

    Aug 29, 2009 | Kentucky.com

    In drilling an 8-foot-deep well in Hancock County to test burying carbon dioxide, scientists have brought up a billion year old basement rock photographed on Monday August 24, 2009 in Lexington, Ky.

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    Related Topix: Lexington, KY, Geology, Science

  9. Hydroelectric plant a job creator in western Ky.

    Aug 9, 2009 | WPSD-TV Paducah

    ... project on the Cannelton Locks and Dam will employ 200 to 400 construction workers. The plant being built in Hancock County by American Municipal Power is expected to begin commercial operations in 2013 and will employ nine to 12 full-time ...

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    Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Hydroelectric Power

  10. Hydroelectric plant a job creator in western Ky.

    Aug 8, 2009 | WHAS-TV Louisville

    ... project on the Cannelton Locks and Dam will employ 200 to 400 construction workers. The plant being built in Hancock County by American Municipal Power is expected to begin commercial operations in 2013 and will employ nine to 12 full-time ...

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    Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Hydroelectric Power

  11. Hancock Co. workers to be rehiredRead the original story

    Jul 28, 2009 | WFIE-TV Evansville

    Three different businesses in Hancock County announce plans to bring back previously laid off workers.

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    Related Topix: Century Aluminum, Metals, Mining, Hawesville, KY, Lewisport, KY

  12. Ky. board upholds $200,000 award in dorm deathRead the original story

    Jul 22, 2009 | Lexington Herald-Leader

    ... who was killed six years ago. Attorney Ben Crocker represents the estate of Melissa Kaye "Katie" Autry of Hancock County, who was a student at Western when she was attacked in her dorm room and set on fire. She died several days later. Crocker says ...

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    Related Topix: Western Kentucky University

  13. Barren teams pitch wellRead the original story

    Jul 20, 2009 | Glasgow Daily Times, Glasgow, KY

    ... have won not with home runs, but with pitching. The 11 year-old's starting pitcher Ellis Wininger shut down Hancock County Saturday night, allowing only one hit and striking out 10. According to manager Brandon Wininger, the team's pitching staff ...

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    Related Topix: Little League

  14. 12-year-old stars claim state titleRead the original story

    Jul 20, 2009 | Courierpress.com

    ... two innings apiece allowing a total of four hits. Cissell picked up the win. Henderson County also defeated Hancock County on Sunday 8-2. Cissell hit a three-run homer, while Roberts, Gibson and Skelton were each 2-for-3 at the plate. Cissell and ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  15. Henderson's 11-year-old all-stars come back to reach state finalsRead the original story

    Jul 20, 2009 | Thegleaner.com

    ... two innings apiece allowing a total of four hits. Cissell picked up the win. Henderson County also defeated Hancock County on Sunday 8-2. Cissell hit a three-run homer, while Roberts, Gibson and Skelton were each 2-for-3 at the plate. Cissell and ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  16. Barren Co. boys playing well at tournamentsRead the original story

    Jul 17, 2009 | Glasgow Daily Times, Glasgow, KY

    ... Luke Hagen, Micah Castanon and Jake Dylan all had home runs in the game. The 10U's will face either Meade or Hancock County Saturday at 12, while the 11 year-olds Clarkson tonight at 6 p.m. The 12 year-olds will play LaRue Co. Saturday at noon.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  17. Henderson 12-year-old stars cruise in state tournament openerRead the original story

    Jul 16, 2009 | Courierpress.com

    ... two RBIs, while Rendon Shoulders also had two hits. Henderson County plays again tonight at 8 p.m., taking on Hancock County in the semifinals of the winner's bracket. In the 11-year-old state tournament in Hawesville, Henderson County dropped a ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  18. Hancock Co. Sees Economic Development Moves

    Jul 15, 2009 | WEHT-TV Evansville

    story by Corey Allan HANCOCK CO., KY - The sign on the Hancock County Industry Park lists four businesses, when it has room for ten. The county's new economic development leader Mike Baker hopes to turn signs like these full. "Whether it be labor, ...

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    Related Topix: Lewisport, KY

  19. Accident with semi turns fatalRead the original story

    Jul 8, 2009 | WFIE-TV Evansville

    A fatal accident occurred Wednesday afternoon in Hancock County. The sheriff's office said it happened around 3:00 p.m. on U.S. 60 in Lewisport.

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    Related Topix: Lewisport, KY

  20. Relay for Life considered a success despite economic woesRead the original story

    Jun 18, 2009 | Hancock Clarion

    Hancock County held its ninth annual Relay for Life event Friday night/Saturday morning.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.