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Clearview Glass moving forward at Lewisport Industrial Park
Construction of the Clearview Glass Company building at Lewisport Industrial Park is now underway. As reported in The Clarion in early 2021, the company plans to move their entire outfit from Owensboro to Lewisport. Clearview Glass President and Co-Owner Dan Kinney reached an agreement in 2021 with the Hancock County Fiscal Court to purchase 2…
Read MoreLocal Band Ole 60 Breaks Friday After 5 Record
The local band Ole 60 played at Owensboro After 5 last Friday and broke the 28 year attendance record at the venue! There were a lot of Hancock Countians cheering them on in the crowd. Two of the members, Ryan Laslie and Jacob Young, are from Hancock County. The other members are from Owensboro, Ohio County,…
Read MoreFour Charged in connection with the death of Baby Miya in Ohio County
Four people have been charged in connection to the deceased body of eight-month-old Miya (Tucker) Rudd, discovered in a search by Kentucky State Police on Friday, June 14th. Parents Tesla Tucker (29) and Cage C. Rudd (30), as well as Ricky J. Smith (56) and Brodie C. Payne (28), all of Reynolds Station, were…
Read MoreUltrasonic water meters discussed at Hawesville Council Meeting
The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, June 11th, and Matt Curtis, Co-Owner of Bluegrass Engineering, provided an update on projects. Sales Representatives from Fortiline Meter Company also presented to the Council. There was lengthy discussion on the possibility of the City purchasing new water meters that are ultrasonic and much more accurate at…
Read MoreHCHS Teacher Volunteering this summer in Moldova with Ukrainian Refugees
Hancock County High School History Teacher William Fogle will be traveling to Moldova this summer and volunteering for 3 weeks in July to help support Ukrainian refugees at the Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Community Center in Kishinev. “I have a good friend who is a Lubavitch Rabbi who runs the Jewish Community Center in Kishinev, Moldova,”…
Read MoreHealthy Habits: Coconut Water
The fresh juice of green, “young” coconuts is what is referred to as coconut water, not to be confused with coconut milk, which is an emulsion of coconut water blended with the freshly grated inner flesh of mature coconuts. Fresh organic coconut water is wonderfully hydrating and replenishes electrolytes. It is a choice alternative to…
Read MoreHCPL Reports at Fiscal Court Meeting
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, June 10th, and Judge-Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts reminded everyone to mark their calendars and plan to attend the First Responders Day event at Vastwood Park on Saturday, June 15th, at the Beach House parking lot beginning at 10:00 a.m. Libraries Report Cindy Thorp was appointed as…
Read MoreChamber Dinner – Ticket Sales END on June 17th
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets by noon on Monday, June 17th for the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Dinner! The Person of the Year will be recognized at this Annual Dinner, and announcements will be given on Chamber Board Member elections. This Dinner will be held at the Lewisport Community Center on Tuesday, June…
Read MoreFirst Responders Day at Vastwood – This Saturday
Hancock County First Responders Day is this Saturday at Vastwood Park from noon to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family out and meet your local first responders! All Hancock County Volunteer Fire Departments, Emergency Services, Law Enforcement, and Dispatchers will be at the beach house parking lot at Vastwood on First Responders Day. Weather permitting,…
Read MoreSunny Daze Sunshine Café Ribbon Cutting
A Ribbon Cutting was held at the Sunny Daze Sunshine Café in downtown Hawesville at the Courthouse Square on Tuesday morning, June 11th. Anita Arison expanded her Sunny Daze Food Truck business several months ago, and began offering the same delicious cuisine her customers enjoy at her café location in Hawesville. Hancock County Chamber of…
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