Lifestyles
Dave Taylor’s ashes transformed into portraits
Dave Taylor, a cherished member of the Hancock Clarion Family, touched the hearts of many with his weekly column, “What I Learned from Dying.” Dave’s column was more than just words on paper; it was a heartfelt exploration of life’s deeper meanings. Every week, he shared his insights into the human experience, often inspired by…
Read MoreLead Creek Farm Grand Opening; corn maze, hay rides, music, Sunday, October 1st
Hawesville native and U.S. Army Veteran William (Billy) Powers, and wife Michelle, celebrate the Grand Opening of their small agritourism family farm, “Lead Creek Farm”, on Sunday, October 1st, 12-8 p.m. Family Fun There will be a 1.5 acre corn maze for adults & children, a smaller hay bale maze for younger children, 7 varieties…
Read MoreMan’s dream of container home comes to fruition
Judy Clelland, the granddaughter of Roscoe Downs (former Editor of the Hancock Clarion), and her family moved to Hancock County from Maryland over a decade ago. Her husband, Bill, built the family a storage container home on land they had purchased. A previous article written by Ralph Dickerson in 2010, described in detail Bill Clelland’s…
Read MoreHagman Farms awarded as a “Legacy Farm”
Brothers Joe & James Hagman were presented with the Legacy Farms Award for their longtime farming family business in Hawesville, at the Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Dinner on Thursday, September 14th. This is a brand new award, and created in order to recognize legacy farms in the county – those who’ve been involved in farming…
Read MoreNathan & Tina Powers; Historians of the Year
The Hancock County Historical Society awarded Nathan & Tina Powers with the honor of 2023 Historians of the Year at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Hawesville on Saturday, September 16th. President Charlene Corley presented the couple with the award, and they each delivered very heartfelt acceptance speeches to a crowd of around 50 people.…
Read MoreTiffany’s Timeless Treasures
Tiffany’s Timeless Treasures, in Hawesville, offers wooden, laser engraved items such as ornaments, signs, door hangers, cutting boards, refrigerator magnets, and more, as well as fulfilling custom orders such as for photo engraving. Josh & Tiffany Abbott, husband and wife, work together in their family business. He does custom woodworking pieces, such as children’s chairs…
Read MoreHappy Hollow Energetics; new Wellness Center in Hawesville
Misty & Tony Humphrey moved to Hawesville from their home in California in November of 2022, and have partnered to open a wellness center – Happy Hollow Energetics. The new center is located in the lower level of their house, at their 22-acre property on Happy Hollow Road. They had been living off-grid on…
Read MorePruitt couple delivers baby in middle of road on way to hospital
Little Brynlynn just could not wait! Zachary & Christina Pruitt’s daughter, Brynlynn, was determined to be born on Monday, August 28th it seems. The two found themselves birthing and delivering the baby together, all alone on the side of the road at around 4 a.m. before having a chance to make it to Deaconess…
Read MoreHCHS students enjoy arts activities at school and in Owensboro.
HCHS Students Jayden and Brooklyn Porter Jayden and Brooklyn Porter, brother and sister, are (HCHS) Hancock County High School students with an exceptionally fun and busy life. They are active in extracurricular activities within school and outside the school as well. Jayden is a junior and Brooklyn is a sophomore. They are both in the…
Read MoreGetting To Know You; Rodney Alsop
Rodney Alsop was raised in Hawesville, then he and his family moved to Florida after his sophomore year of high school. He visits often and says his roots are here in Hancock County. Just recently, he traveled with his wife, Alice, to attend his 50 year high school reunion with schoolmates from HCHS, at Windward…
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