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Clay Jar Cookies owners step in to continue Hello Pop
By Jennifer Wimmer Chelsea Boling, publisher of The Hancock Clarion, has sold her family’s Hello Pop business in Hawesville to Logan and Lauren Griffin, Hancock County natives. The couple also owns Clay Jar Cookies and already sells their gourmet homemade cookies at the downtown storefront. The Griffins plan to continue Hello Pop’s focus on fresh…
Read MoreLewisport City Council hears winter service updates; House District 14 candidate Wes Pate attends meeting
By Jennifer Wimmer The Lewisport City Council met Thursday, Feb. 19, hearing updates on snow removal, utility leaks and ongoing gas line safety inspections. Hancock County native and Kentucky House District 14 candidate Wes Pate attended the meeting as a visitor. Public Works update In Superintendent R.J. Simpson’s absence, City Administrator Jason Roberts reported, “The…
Read MoreCommunity rallies after fire destroys Hawesville family’s home
By Jennifer Wimmer Cody and Megan Frailey of Hawesville lost everything in a fire that destroyed their home late Wednesday morning, Feb. 18. Their three children were at school, and the couple was at home when the fire started. Fire departments from Dukes, Hawesville, Lewisport, South Hancock, Cloverport and Hardinsburg responded, along with the Hancock…
Read MoreCasino Night Raises $9,000 for Hancock County Public School Foundation
By Chelsea Boling A full house of Hancock Countians gathered Saturday night at the Lewisport Community Center to support the Hancock County Public School Foundation. The inaugural event raised $9k. Every dollar raised through the event goes directly back into Hancock County, supporting teachers, students and families through classroom grants, scholarships, and direct student needs.…
Read MoreHawesville Council reviews bridge approach timeline, major leak repairs
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hawesville City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 10, and discussed the Highway 69 bridge approach relocation project and a recent meeting that Mayor Rob McCormick and City Manager Jake Powers attended with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and utility companies. McCormick said the bridge approach project is ready to be funded now, but…
Read MoreHarrises lead advanced K-9 training for Hancock County Search and Rescue
By Jennifer Wimmer Members of the Hancock County Search and Rescue team, along with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Tell City Police Department, Perry County Sheriff’s Office and Hardinsburg Police Department, with assistance from the Dukes and Hawesville volunteer fire departments, conducted two days of training on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14. Team…
Read MoreCody Critcheloe reflects on Grammy-nominated album cover and small-town beginnings
By Jennifer Wimmer Cody Critcheloe was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Album Cover for his work on Perfume Genius’s album “Glory.” The recognition placed this Hancock County native in the national spotlight in a category reintroduced for the first time since 1973 to celebrate album cover design. Critcheloe led the art direction for…
Read MoreCentury Aluminum Sale to TeraWulf Brings New Data Center Plans to Hancock County
By Chelsea Boling Plans to redevelop the former Century Aluminum site into a data center campus are now moving forward following the sale of the Hawesville property earlier this week. As details emerge about the project, county officials say they are focused on ensuring residents have opportunities to learn more, ask questions, and understand what…
Read MoreHornets boost nationals score to 77.4 in frigid Orlando
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock County High School cheerleaders fell just short of their goal of advancing to day two at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida, missing the semifinals cut by only 3.6 points. Instead of returning to the mat for another round, they returned home with improved scores, valuable experience…
Read MoreAndy Barr makes Senate pitch at Hancock County meet-and-greet
By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County community members heard from U.S. Rep. Andy Barr on Wednesday, Jan. 28, during a meet-and-greet at the Hancock County Administration Building in Hawesville. Barr, a Republican representing Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District since 2013, is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is retiring after…
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