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Volocko goes yard in back-to-back games
Austin Volocko smacked a home run and the Hornets banged out 10 hits during a 13-2 win over Grayson County at Leitchfield Friday. “This was a good game and our bats really came alive. We only had one guy who didn’t have a hit and he hit the ball hard, too,” HCHS coach Brad Keown…
Read MoreStaples blasts two HRs; Roberts and Hurst go deep in win at Breck
Ella Staples hit two home runs and Adi Hurst and Lily Roberts hit one each to lead Hancock County to a 12-0 win over Breckinridge County at Hardinsburg Monday. “Our hitting finally came around in this one. We’ve kind of been in a slump the past two or three weeks and man we busted out…
Read MoreTrack teams take second at Muhlenberg meet
The HCHS track & field teams competed in a quad-meet at Muhlenberg County Monday. Both Hancock County’s girls and boys teams placed second. “We had a very good meet. All of our throwers had personal bests as well as many of our runners,” HCHS coach Chris Hawkins said. “We are just three weeks away from…
Read MoreBreaking News Alert – Serious traffic accident today in Hawesville
A woman driving east bound on Hwy 60, approximately three miles east of Hawesville, ran off the road on the right and hit a guard rail, then crossed the road and proceeded to hit a west bound car head-on, then collided with semi causing it to jackknife. The accident happened around 10: 00 a.m.…
Read MoreBasham leads tracksters at Meade County
The HCHS track & field teams competed in a six team meet at Meade County on April 19. It was the inaugural meet for the school’s new track. Alex Basham led the boys team by winning two events and placing second in another. “We had some really good performances at Meade. I am very proud…
Read MoreHurst homers in win over Breck
Adi Hurst belted a home run and Lily Roberts pitched a shutout to lead the Lady Hornets to a 1-0 win over Breckinridge County in a district game at Vastwood Park on April 20. Hurst came to the plate with one out in the bottom of the second inning. The senior connected on an 0-2…
Read MoreHancock County and Breckinridge County split a doubleheader
Hancock County and Breckinridge County split a doubleheader during district games played at Hardinsburg Friday. Game 2 In game 2 the Hornets allowed zero hits during a 4-1 win for HCHS over the Tigers. Jordan Payne and Logan Willis pitched a combined no-hitter. Breck County took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Hornets…
Read MorePrimary election will be a bit different on May 17
Kentucky’s primary election will be May 17, but eligible voters may request a mail-in absentee ballot until May 3 by visiting GOVOTEKY.com or calling the County Clerk’s Office at 270-927-6117. Once eligible voters request their ballot it will be mailed to them. Once completed, the ballot may be mailed back to the Clerk’s Office or…
Read MoreAnsar purchases another local business; Lewisport continues growth
Mafaz Ansar, the owner of Bill’s IGA, has purchased Powers Express in Hawesville. Ansar confirmed the purchase to the Clarion late last week. When asked about the interest in Hancock County for his expanding business interests, Ansar said his focus is on opportunity and potential success. “For me, it’s not so much about a place…
Read MoreCounty receives federal grant for Vastwood splash pad area
Hancock County Fiscal Court has received a $200,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to construct a splash pad and other improvements at Vastwood Park. Judge/Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts said the planned improvements are part of ongoing efforts to improve the county’s parks facilities, which also include South Hancock Park and the Lewisport Boat Ramp…
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