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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…
The Christmas Open House at the Hancock County Museum was a success again this year. There was a good turnout of people enjoying the lovely Christmas decorations, music, refreshments and many displays. The museum caboose was decked out with greenery…
Heartland Villa Center in Lewisport Kentucky announced today it has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes ratings have assisted consumers in need of…
Bruce Pryor, Jr., from Hawesville, known affectionately as “Brucie” to his family and friends, just celebrated his 44th birthday on Monday. Bruce is an amazing and inspiring person for all who are blessed to know this man. Since age…
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Harper Tree Farm, located in Derby, Indiana, is open for the 2023 Christmas season! It is a family-owned business, and the drive to pick up your tree is guaranteed to be a scenic adventure, as it is a beautiful 100-acre…
The HCMS Lady Hornets 8th grade basketball team utilized a 10-0 third quarter run to pull away for a 35-10 win over Cloverport here Monday. Ansley Chappell was off to a hot start, scoring five first quarter points to lead…
The HCMS Hornets 8th grade boys basketball team came from behind to win 36-34 over St.Romuald at Hardinsburg on Nov. 21. The game was a tale of two halves as the home team won the first quarter 13-4 then increased…
The HCHS Lady Hornets varsity began their season with a game against Henderson County Tuesday night at the high school. The Lady Colonels, who made the final four in the girls state tournament last year, took control in the third…
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Area Obituaries
Felix Paul “Doodle Bug” Craig
Felix Paul “Doodle Bug” Craig, 97, of Lewisport passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at Wellington Parc Health Systems. The Daviess County native was born April 27, 1926, to the late Joseph G. Craig and Lona Sapp Craig. Felix co-owned Craig’s Auto Parts store as well as worked on the family farm in Maceo.…
Marjorie Brown Easton
Marjorie Brown Easton, 97, passed away November 22, 2023. Marjorie was born December 22, 1925, to the late Virgil Brown and Clara Jackson Brown in Pellville, Kentucky, in Hancock County. After her mother’s death in 1926, she was raised by her paternal grandparents, Thomas H. and Vitula Brown. Her sister, Rachel Sue, and she were…
James Lee “Jimmy” Cooper
James Lee “Jimmy” Cooper, 44, of Hawesville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 17, 2023 at his home. He was born in Owensboro on January 27, 1979 to David and Karen Voyles Cooper. Jimmy was employed at Commonwealth Aluminum in the maintenance department and was a member of United Steelworkers Local #9443. He loved spending…
Michael A. Woosley
We are sad to announce the passing of Michael A. Woosley on November 9, 2023 in Hawesville, KY after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born in Louisville, KY on January 31, 1961. He lived in many places but Hampton Bay, NY was by far his favorite. Mike held many titles through out…
Basil Ray Jackson
Basil Ray Jackson, 93, of Owensboro, passed away November 11, 2023, at home. He was born October 28, 1930, to the late Ollie Lee and Stella McDaniel Jackson. Basil served in the United States Air Force where he was taught the skills to become an electrician. Through the years, he worked at Eastern Airlines,…
Margaret (Peggy) Waid
Margaret (Peggy) Waid, was born September 24, many-many moons ago (plus a true lady never tells her real age) to James Dixon & Margaret Walk. Passed away November 11, 2023 in Owensboro, Ky. Peggy was united in marriage to Russell Waid July 14 over 4 decades ago. She was preceded in death by her…
Hugh Franklin Gaynor
Hugh Franklin Gaynor, 85, of Hawesville, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Heartford House. He was born in Hancock County on February 3, 1938 to the late Franklin and Rachel Wettstain Gaynor. Hugh was a member of Blackford Baptist Church and a veteran of The United States Army. He worked at…
Tommy Joe Meserve
Tommy Joe Meserve, 60, of Hawesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his home. He was born in Tell City, IN on September 9, 1963 to the late William “Dub” Meserve and Bonnie White Meserve. Tommy was a construction laborer and enjoyed woodworking, cooking and BBQ. Tommy is survived by his children, Wes…