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Rivervalley Behavioral Health plans to open a clinic location in Lewisport, Kentucky. The clinic sits at 1210 Fourth Street; in the old Estes Behavioral Health building near the entrance to Hancock Park. Kyle and Jessica Estes formerly owned the building. RiverValley plans to hold a grand opening ceremony for the Lewisport Clinic on August 11…
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In schools, state recommends masks for the unvaccinated, and for everyone if school officials can’t monitor vaccination status The state Department for Public Health and the Department of Education are recommending that people who aren’t fully vaccinated against the coronavirus wear masks in schools when classes resume next month. The health department issued the guidelines…
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This past week United Way staff spent time in Hancock County hand delivering grants to much deserving agencies. Through corporate and individual donations, Hancock County raised $22,466! These funds benefit 9 programs in the county including: Hancock County Food Pantry, Hancock County 4-H, Help Office of Hancock County, Hospice of Western Kentucky, OASIS Shelter, Repair…
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Each year people eagerly anticipate the official Hancock County Fair Catalog published in the Hancock Clarion. In fact, last week a caller phoned the Clarion wanting to know when the Clarion planned to insert the catalog in the paper. The Hancock Clarion did not create this year’s catalog. “This year we were told they (the…
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The Hancock County Fair starts August 4, and runs through August 7, 2021. Since the COVID-19 pandemic canceled all but a few events last year, people eagerly anticipate this year’s festivities. “I am glad to tell you that many people have expressed to me how much they missed our fair last year,” Hancock County Fair…
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The Lewisport City Council met in a brief council meeting last Thursday evening in the old library room attached to City Hall. A very light agenda greeted council members. The main item on the agenda was approving a Kentucky Infrastructure Authority lease agreement resolution for the purchase of two trucks for the city. The resolution…
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Josh Roberts’ summer class performed a mock trial at the Hancock County Judicial Center, Friday. Pictured from left are: Damion Basham, Samuel Huff, Presley King, Makenna Reardon, Judge Joshua F. Roberts, Sara Huff, Mora Meserve, and Wesley Richmond. The jury deliberated before the verdict was read by the judge during a mock trial at the…
Each year fair-goers flock to the Hancock County Fair at the fairgrounds in Hawesville to watch the various beauty pageants. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic starting in January of 2020, last year’s fair did not take place. For that reason, the Hancock County community eagerly anticipates this year’s fair that starts on August 4. The…
Storytime Don’t forget this week’s story time featuring Tails and Tales and our craft for Toddlers is a Snaping Shark Craft and for the Pre-Schoolers we’ll be creating a Donkey Mask. Teen Dungeons & Dragons Night Friday, July 30th at the Lewisport library Join us at 5pm as we play the classic fantasy roleplaying game, Dungeons…
The Hancock County District Court Arraignment Docket for Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The Honorable John McCarty presiding. Probate Court The estate of Steve J. Smith, case scheduled for a probate hearing. The will probated, written oath administered and bond signed. Inventory due on 10-19-21 at 9 a.m. The estate of Kinsey Marie Fleming, case scheduled…
Accident by Central Baptist Church Two vehicles sustained damage in an accident at the intersection of state Route 3543 and U.S. 60, by Central Baptist Church. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Hendrick filed the accident report. The wreck happened on July 14 at approximately 7:15 p.m. Garrett H. Mattingly of Owensboro moved forward at…
Commonwealth Rolled Products in Lewisport launched a vaccination incentive program in March 2021 with a goal to have 70% of their employees vaccinated by July 4th. The vaccination incentive provided a potential grand prize of $20,000 or a choice between a Kubota RTV-1100C and a John Deere XUV835M UTV with additional cash prizes of $5,000…
A new era started in the Hancock County Public School System when Robert “Robbie” Asberry assumed the position of Superintendent of the school system. He started July 1, and spent the first couple of weeks getting to know people in the school system, and the community. “Everyone at Hancock County has been great,” Asberry said.…
Area Obituaries
Emma Jean Bramlett, age 83 of Harned, KY passed away July 15, 2021 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. She was born in Breckinridge County, KY on July 3, 1938, the daughter of the late William Lee and Levi Drake Dickerson. Jean was a member of Alexander Chapel United Methodist Church and a retired school bus driver.…
Jimmie Harper “Pappy”, 80, passed away on July 19, 2021 from a lengthy battle with cancer. Jimmie was born on May 10, 1941 to the late Aaron and Dolly Harper. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Columba Catholic Church in Lewisport. Throughout his life, he was known as an avid…
Dorothy Elaine Scott, 66, of Hawesville, went to be with her Lord on July 18, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN. She was born in Hancock County on December 15, 1954 to Carl Wayne and Maxine Voyles Muffett. Dot was the owner of Weber Store for 20 years. She loved serving the community and…
James A. “Jimmy” Cambron, 68, of Lewisport, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Daviess County, Ky on July 24, 1952 to the late Iva and Mary Mattingly Cambron. Jimmy operated C & B Sunoco and later Cambron Automotive in…
Verna Catherine Koschak, 78, of Utica, died, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Signature Healthcare-Hartford. She was born in Easton to the late Georgia and Bessie Juanita Sanders and was a retired cook. She was preceded also in death by her step-mother, Dorothy Sanders. Survivors include her husband, Andrew Koschak of Utica; son, Kevin Blan of…
Margie Lynn Wethington, 67, of Hawesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her home. She was born in Perry County, IN on September 24, 1953 to the late Ernest and Lagatha Bryant Sandage. Margie was a Homemaker and enjoyed her horses. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Ernie, Ronnie, Billy and…
Linda Sue Sandefur, 71 of Hartford died Sunday July 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Pancreatic cancer. Linda was born in Ohio County to the late Glendon C. and Louise Sandefur. She served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Case Worker for the State…
Zelma Marie Sharp, age 87 of Hawesville, KY passed away July 2, 2021 at Golden Living in Tell City, IN. She was born in Breckinridge County on December 28, 1933, the daughter of the late Archibald Henry and Lula Mae Dudgeon Lucas. Marie was a retired nurse’s aide with Tindle’s Personal Care Home. She had…