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Hawesville Mayor asks Congressman Brett Guthrie for help in releasing funds
“Just recently, I had the privilege of meeting with State Senator Boswell and he has guaranteed us that he will start helping us move forward,” Hawesville Mayor McCormick said, “and possibly get these state funds released to us. I also had the honor to meet with Congressman Guthrie. We used the whole 45 minutes to…
Read MoreHawesville Mayor looking for Code Enforcement candidates
The Hawesville City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at City Hall. This month’s meeting was held on August 8th at 6:30 p.m., and began with the Pledge, and a heart- felt prayer. Code Enforcement Board; “We need to set a Code Enforcement Board,” McCormick told council members at the Hawesville City…
Read MoreMike Garvin real estate entrepreneur helping to improve Hawesville
Mike Garvin, 59, began purchasing homes, fixing them up and renting them out right before he started his job at Domtar in 1997. After 23 years at the paper mill, he’s retired and Garvin Properties has 15 rentals in Hawesville and Lewisport that keep him busy, along with the huge project of remodeling the old…
Read MoreNewby juggles family, job and coaching as new head of HCHS golf
The HCHS golf team’s have a new coach in Dana Newby. The first year coach has taken over for the retired Dave Cowden, Sr., who retired after 51 season at the helm. Newby, who is coaching both the boys and girls teams with help from assistant coach Jeff Shultz, is excited about this new…
Read MoreThe Victoria Mines that produced Cannel Coal
By Donn Wimmer In 1968, and the Hancock Clarion published its 75th Anniversary Edition with a historical recap of Hancock County’s history. I had been talking to a friend, Ray Quinn, at the time and he told me about the Old Victoria Mines near Patesville. I was intrigued and knew this would be a good…
Read MoreKET filming “Science of Reading” in Hancock classrooms
On Monday, August 14th, Kentucky Educational Television, KET KY, filmed the Science of Reading in classrooms at South & North Hancock Elementary Schools, and also interviewed SHES Principal Jennifer Howe, NHES Principal Kelly Moore and Literacy Coach/Interventionist/LETRS Facilitator Briana Pulliam. KETs goal is to document how this field of research, the science of reading,…
Read MoreAfter 5 Nights; Hancock businesses open until 7 p.m.
After 5 Nights 3rd Tuesday Each Month through December Local Businesses Open until 7 p.m. The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring “After 5 Nights” for your local shopping needs! On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, August through December, several Hancock County local small businesses will be staying open until 7:00 p.m.…
Read More2023’s Best & Worst Community Colleges – WalletHub Study
With Americans struggling financially due to high inflation and a year of community college nearly three times less expensive than a year at a public four-year college, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Community Colleges, coupled with its state-by-state ranking of the Best & Worst Community-College Systems. To…
Read MoreGetting to Know You; John Hall
John Hall began as Pastor of Hilldale United Methodist Church in Lewisport 6 weeks ago. Hall has been in ministry for almost 40 years. “This is the first appointment I’ve had that has moved me close to where I grew up,” he said. “My goal is always to show how the Bible and…
Read MoreBowling Green wins Schoolboy Classic with record score
The HCHS golf team’s season is underway and the Hornets placed fifth in the annual Schoolboy Classic played at Windward Heights Country Club Saturday. Dec Lewko led the team with a 2-over par round of 74. Bowling Green won the team title with a record low score of 3-under par 285. The individual medalist was…
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