Area News
Lewisport getting ready for big event; discusses property violations ordinance
The Lewisport City Council meets on the third Thursday of every month. This month’s meeting was Thursday, May 18th, and it was approved to use the remainder of the city’s water fund monies to move forward with the water plant pilot program. “At last month’s meeting, Matt Curtis (with Bluegrass Engineering) was in…
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Motorcycle Accident On May 19th at 9:26 a.m. there was a motorcycle accident on 3980 KY 144, 10 miles south of Hawesville. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Emmick reported that Michael E. Taylor, of Henderson, was traveling east with his friend on his 2016 Harley-Davidson FLH Series motorcycle, and as they approached the intersection…
Read MoreChuck Duncan, Hawesville resident, enduring foot amputation as result from 2021 wreck
You may remember reading in the Clarion about the many challenges the Duncan family has faced since the wreck they had on October 14th, 2021. Chucky & Joann Duncan and their granddaughter, Brooklyn Conkright, were seriously injured when their truck was rear-ended, just west of the intersection with State Route 69 and US 60…
Read MoreHancock County Chamber Breakfast; Businesses of the Month Recognized
Chamber Businesses of the Month for May were recognized at the breakfast Tuesday, May 9th, at the Hancock County Career Center. Businesses recognized at the breakfast were: Owensboro Community Technical College, Hancock County Industrial Foundation and Edward Jones. Rehabilitation & Performance Institute (RPI) sponsored the Breakfast, and provided the speaker, Brittney Hughes. Hughes is…
Read MoreLewisport man beaten; left laying on pavement motionless
On Sunday night, April 9th, Easter Sunday, Karl Lynn Kreisle (50), of Lewisport, was assaulted at a residence on Riverview Drive in Lewisport during a gathering. Justin Michael-Addison Powell (35), of Tallahassee, Florida, physically assaulted Kreisle causing a serious head injury. Powell was arrested by warrant on Thursday, May 11th, and charged with Wanton Endangerment,…
Read MoreCameron wins Republican bid; will face Beshear for governor in November
Cameron or Beshear -Choices for Kentucky Governor Tuesday, May 16th was primary election day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Of the 3,468,537 registered voters in KY, around 14 percent cast ballots in the democrat and republic primaries, choosing who will appear on the general election ballot in November. The 2 democrat candidates challenging incumbent Kentucky…
Read MoreMay is National Nurses Month; If you have ever been helped by a nurse; thank them
If you have ever been helped by a nurse, thank them, but especially in May; it’s National Nurses Month May is National Nurses Month. As the professional organization representing all of Kentucky’s 90,000 nurses, the Kentucky Nurses Association would like to take a few moments of your time to tell you about nurses. You probably know…
Read MoreBigger rides and new events coming to Lewisport’s annual Heritage Festival
The 34th Annual Lewisport Heritage Festival is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 1st- 3rd. Many of the fun, favorite events will be there this year, as well as some new ones you won’t want to miss! Meet & Greet with Farmer Grayce A Meet & Greet with Farmer Grayce is happening at the Antique Tractor…
Read More6th Graders treated to hike to explore Jeffreys Cliffs
Hancock County Middle School 6th Grade Students enjoyed a field trip to Jeffreys Cliffs Conservation & Recreation Area, on Thursday, May 11th. Steve Canepari, President of the Hancock County Heritage Commission, led the hike, along with volunteers: Danny Allard, Wade Gaynor and Richard Basham. There were around 106 students hiking, and 6 adult chaperones. They…
Read MoreGas leak in Hawesville; Atmos repairs
On Saturday, May 13th, there was a natural gas leak at an Atmos Energy gas meter in Hawesville. The meter was damaged at the base. Atmos personnel repaired the meter while Hawesville Volunteer Fire Department isolated the area until they completed the work. Roadways were down during the day for a short amount of time,…
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