Area News
Emmick elected chair of School Board, Kennedy finishes eight years
The Hancock County School Board has restructured its leadership team, electing Board member David Emmick as chairperson. Emmick replaces Allen Kennedy, who served as chair for eight years. “I love the job, but it was time for a change,” Kennedy said. “I love being a Board member, but there are four other qualified people…
Read MoreWigginton leaving admin role in Lewisport March 1
Lewisport City Administrator Brent Wigginton will be leaving the position he has held for 15 years to take on the role of general manager of Daviess County Water. Wigginton, who has worked a total of 22 years for the city, made the announcement at the Jan. 27 meeting of Lewisport City Council. He will begin…
Read MoreI Was Just Thinking: Neagle a legend of Kentucky broadcasting
I have been very fortunate in my career to have been taught and mentored by some of the very best people and professionals the journalism field has ever known. These are people who are not only at the top of their game in Kentucky journalism, but are also recognized well outside our borders. While I…
Read MoreEmergency communications discussed by Fiscal Court
Hancock County Fiscal Court received a briefing from Mike Badgett of B&E Electronics of Jackson, Tenn., Monday evening about the company’s technical proposal and quote regarding a much-needed upgrade the county’s emergency communications system. Badgett told magistrates at the regular court meeting the company had created a proposal for a system which will serve the…
Read MorePoole scores 1,000th career point during Lady Hornet win
Bailey Poole reached a career milestone when she scored her 1,000th point during the Lady Hornets’ 61-45 win over Muhlenberg County at HCHS Tuesday. “I’m really proud of the girls and how we came out against Muhlenberg. We were the more aggressive team for much of the night,” HCHS coach Kevin Husk said. Hancock County…
Read MoreOgle has triple-double, Powers hits six 3’s
Ryan Ogle recorded a rare triple-double and Devyn Powers hit six 3’s during the Hornets 64-44 win over Dawson Springs at HCHS Tuesday. “I liked the way we shared the ball. We moved the ball extremely well and got the looks we wanted,” HCHS coach Mike Orr said. Kaleb Keown got rolling offensively early in…
Read MoreDave Taylor’s column wins 1st place
The Washington Newspaper Publishers Association judged this year’s News Contest. I saw that the Hancock Clarion had submitted an entry and so hoped that was you entering your columns. It was you. I didn’t know any of the 40 or so judges but just randomly picked a category number and assigned it to one of…
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Dying: I almost missed this week
By Dave Taylor In late April when I first began this column on my battle with stage 4 esophageal cancer I made it a goal to never miss a week no matter what. Well this week I’m barely making it. I’m still in the hospital with an infected chest cavity and severe anemia. I have…
Read MoreFormer aluminum site has a new life
Gulfstream Commercial Services is moving forward in its use of the former Alcoa Corporation facility near Hawesville, a 305,000-square-foot facility which has been closed since 2005. The former aluminum operation has been renamed River Rail Industrial Park. Ed Ray, chief operating officer for Gulfstream, said shortly after the company was approved in early 2020 for…
Read MorePrimary election slate set for May 17; Bozarth seeks seventh term
With the closing of the extended filing season on Monday for the May 17 primary election, the listing of candidates for the ballot has been set. Several incumbents will face no challengers in the primary, along with several races which will see no contested elections in the general come November. Incumbents who have no challengers…
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