Area News
HCHS Band makes it to finals, finishes fourth
The Hancock County high school marching band placed fourth in the state in the Class AA state marching band championship contest Saturday. The state finals took place at the University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field. “We are proud of our marching band,” Hancock County high school Band Director Zach Buskill said. The Marching Hornets earned a…
Read MoreGirls take runner-up at Region cross country meet
The HCHS girls cross country team placed runner-up during the Region 2 meet at Greenville Saturday. “Every girl (from Hancock) ran their season or career best at the regional meet. They’re all peaking at exactly the right time,” Hancock coach Wes Meserve said. The race was a battle between Hancock’s 8th grader Izzy Ross and…
Read MoreTurnovers costly as Rebels win 20-14
The Hornets saw a 14-0 lead disappear when Todd County Central came from behind to win 20-14 here last Friday. With the win, the Rebels earned the #2 seed and home field advantage for the opening round of the district playoffs on Nov. 4. Hancock County will travel to Elkton for the rematch. “We turned…
Read MoreGetting to know you; Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson’s family moved to Hawesville in November of 1967, when he was 4. His father, Richard Wilson, was hired as a project engineer at WesCor. They attended Hawesville Methodist Church. Tom was in band, played football and basketball at Hancock County High School, and graduated in 1981. Tom’s mother is the late Louise Wilson. …
Read MoreHancock County Homemakers recognize Thelma Robertson
The Hancock County Homemakers had their Annual Meeting last week at the Hawesville Baptist Church. Homemaker Council President, Lesa Keown, conducted the meeting. She read historical Hancock Clarion articles regarding the Homemakers from 1947 and 1967. Thelma Robertson was presented a plaque in recognition of her 75 years as a member of Hancock County Homemakers.…
Read MoreHCHS excited about progress on school report card
Soon, Hancock County students will be receiving their first report cards, as October 28 marks the end of the first nine weeks of school. Long part of American education, a report card reflects the academic progress a student has made in a given subject area for a given length of time. Report cards also may…
Read MoreComcast brings improved business service to Hawesville
Much-improved internet access for Hawesville businesses is on its way following system infrastructure improvements by Comcast, according to Sean Kelly, a Comcast Business executive. Kelly and members of his staff outlined the ongoing project and business options Friday during a Hancock County Chamber of Commerce “Lunch and Learn” session at the Hancock County Business Career…
Read MoreHancock County Fiscal approves four-way stop at airport entrance
The intersection of Lee Henderson Road and Airport Road near Lewisport will become a four-way stop following approval by Hancock County Fiscal Court. Judge-Executive Judge-Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts, Jr., said the roads have become very busy recently with construction and industry traffic in the area. The hope is the four-way stop will slow down traffic…
Read MoreReporter, C. Josh Givens joins the Hancock Clarion
Josh Givens will report on local government, courts, features and general news in the community. Givens comes to the Clarion with more than 30 years experience as a journalist, getting his start as a photojournalist in the U.S. Army. Givens is a native of Logan County in south central Kentucky, and has held community newspaper…
Read MoreHancock County Library; October is Fall Harvest and Halloween month
Children’s Programs at HCPL Caregivers, we have exciting news! Storytime will be back in-person beginning November 1st. We alternate Storytime between our Hawesville and Lewisport locations. On Mondays, Storytime will be at the Hawesville library and on Wednesdays, Storytime will be held at the Lewisport library. There are three sessions for each age group: babies…
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