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Hancock County Native Earns Law Degree from Yale Law School
By Lane Tongate Kayla Ann Woodward’s graduation from Yale Law School in May 2026 marked the culmination of years of hard work, determination, and the support of a community that helped shape her long before she ever stepped onto Yale’s campus. A 2019 graduate of Hancock County High School, Woodward also attended the Gatton Academy…
Read MoreA brief history of The Hancock Clarion
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock Clarion has provided hometown news consistently since March 1893. It has changed owners, presses and technology, but it has remained a weekly newspaper for Hancock County for 131 years. In the early decades, editors and publishers kept the newspaper going through lean times and long hours. Type was set by…
Read MoreHealthy Habits: A message for the future
By Jennifer Wimmer As this column is placed into a time capsule to be opened in 50 years, I find myself writing not just for today’s readers, but for a future I will likely never see. If you are reading this in 2076, know that this message was written with hope, faith and deep love…
Read MoreCost of everyday life in the mid-2020s
By Jennifer Wimmer In the middle of the 2020s, the cost of everyday life in the United States could be tracked in gallons, pounds and monthly payments. This snapshot blends finalized data from recent years with approximate averages from 2025 and 2026, so readers opening the time capsule 50 years from now can read this…
Read MoreSlang words and phrases of 2026, explained for future readers
By Jennifer Wimmer In 2026, gamers and meme enthusiasts wove specialized language into everyday speech, reshaping conversations. The terms showed up in school hallways, offices, texts and social media long before many people outside those circles knew what they meant. Here is a snapshot of some common slang terms from mid-2026, captured as this time capsule…
Read MoreBrooklyn Porter earns Giordano mentorship, scholarship after summer intensive
By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County High School Class of 2026 graduate Brooklyn Porter, 17, continues to build on years of dance training after being selected for a mentorship through Giordano Dance Chicago. The Hawesville native said the honor affirms her decision to keep pursuing dance in college while also following her long-standing interest in science…
Read MoreLewisport City Council reviews finances, progress on regional water plant
By Jennifer Wimmer The Lewisport City Council met Thursday, June 18 and heard an audit presentation from certified public accountant Jennifer Estes, who reported another positive audit for the city. Estes said overall cash decreased, but debt declined by a greater amount, leaving the city in a positive position. She reported no significant findings and…
Read MoreLeadership in America’s 250th year
Compiled by Jennifer Wimmer Federal government President: Donald J. Trump Vice President: J.D. Vance U.S. Senate (Kentucky) Sen. Mitch McConnell, R (not seeking reelection) Sen. Rand Paul, R U.S. House of Representatives (Kentucky) 1st District: Rep. James Comer, R 2nd District: Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R 3rd District: Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D 4th District: Rep.…
Read MoreState data show increase in registered offenders in Daviess County
The number of registered sex offenders in Daviess County has increased by more than 50% in recent years, according to data from the Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry. State records indicate that the rise has outpaced overall population growth. Totals in Daviess County are also higher than those reported in some of Kentucky’s larger…
Read MoreSpeed limit reduced on U.S. 60 in Owensboro
The speed limit on the U.S. 60 Wendell Ford Expressway in Owensboro was lowered to 55 mph beginning Wednesday, June 22, as state officials respond to higher traffic counts and a rise in crashes along the corridor. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the change in late June, citing safety concerns on the roadway, which now…
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