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What I Learned From Dying: The power of baby steps
Today is my anniversary. This day one year ago was the fateful day that a gastrointerologist said “I’ve found cancer and it’s bad.” I’m quite certain I was supposed to be dead long before now. Now I’m thankful for baby steps and small victories. Today I’ll be taking my 1954 Bug to a restoration shop,…
Read MoreUrgent – Kenergy Scam Alert!
The Hancock Clarion just received this important notice from Hancock County resident, Debra Gaynor. Last night we received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Kenergy. Caller ID said it was from Owensboro Municipal and it was an Owensboro number. The caller knew my name and I confirmed my identity. I was suspicious,…
Read MoreLady Hornets bounce back with 5-4 in over South Spencer
Ella Staples blasted a home run and the Lady Hornets varsity softball team bounced back after a loss in the All “A” regional with a 5-4 victory over South Spencer (Indiana) on Saturday at Vastwood Park. Baylee Estes led off the bottom of the first inning with a hit and the freshman quickly stole second…
Read MoreHornets pummel Knights in 17-1 win
Jake Frames and Jack Duncan hit home runs and the Hornets banged out 15 hits during a 17-1 win over the Owensboro Knights in Owensboro Tuesday. Hancock County (10-5) plated six runs in the first inning and never looked back in winning for the ninth time in 10 games. Frames blasted a 2-run shot in…
Read MoreFour HCHS athletes win events at Apollo track meet
The HCHS track teams competed in a six team meet at Apollo High School on April 12. The Hancock County girls placed third while the boys were fourth. “We’ve had some very impressive races over the last week,” HCHS coach Chris Hawkins said. “There have been several PR’s. I’m very impressed with the progression of…
Read MoreJohnson will receive liver lobe transplant with son as donor
Chris Johnson, from Hancock County, will receive a precious gift from his son Todd Johnson on May 17. On that date, the pair will go to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where Todd will donate a lobe of his liver to his father. Chris suffers from hereditary cirrhosis, a condition which was diagnosed about…
Read MoreChanges to trustee appointment process shakes up library supporters
In counties with a Public Library Board of Trustees – such as Hancock County – a bill passed by the Kentucky General Assembly will make it easier for county judges/executive to appoint trustees of their choosing, endangering the boards in becoming political entities. House Bill 167 had passed the General Assembly following introduction by a…
Read MoreWeber’s Corner market sold, will reopen April 29
Weber’s Corner has been sold to a corporation based in Owensboro, with the new owners preparing the store for reopening on April 29. Neil Patel told the Clarion his brother Amrick Jammu will operate the business, which is included in the family’s Kanika, Inc., company. The family operates several gas stations and liquor stores in…
Read MoreHawesville increases price of plots at Memory Gardens
Hawesville City Council has made the decision to raise the cost of a cemetery burial plot at Hawesville Memory Gardens from $600 to $1,000, Mayor Charlie King said. The full price increase will come after Sept. 1; until then the price will be $800. “We looked around and figured out we were way under market…
Read MoreAs I approach 50, how did I get here?
I will turn 50 years old on April 24, and to be honest, it feels like it’s happening to someone else. And, to be honest – again – I never expected to last this long, and it’s likely a small miracle that I have. Not that I have lived my life with some sort of…
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