Area News
Man tased after short chase Thursday
By Dave Taylor A short, slow-speed chase ended in dramatic fashion last Thursday, when a sheriff’s deputy had to tase an uncooperative suspect who’d threatened to kill the officer. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy B.J. Burton said the incident began around 5 p.m. Thursday, when he noticed Bruce Gray driving erratically westbound on Highway 60 entering…
Read MoreHCHS to begin prep for citizenship test, passing required to graduate
By Dave Taylor Students who plan to graduate from Hancock County High School will now have to pass the same test that immigrants hoping to become U.S. citizens take, as part of a new state law requiring a civics test for all grads. See this week’s Hancock Clarion for the full story
Read MoreWhiteRock one year later: CEO says it’s still happening
By Dave Taylor One year ago this week state and local officials heralded the announcement that a company would be coming to Hancock County, to spend $179 million and create 124 jobs. The elation has subsided though, after the initial steps were never completed, but the county and the company both hold out dimmed hope…
Read MoreKindergarten in Hancock County has evolved into new innovation
By Dave Taylor When kindergarten was introduced in Hancock County in 1965, it consisted of things like being quiet, learning to form single file lines, and naps. Those days are long gone though, and kids in the county now are not only expected to achieve much more, they’re now mixed with first graders in both…
Read MoreThe 2018 Health & Senior Living Guide is here
The 2018 Hancock Clarion Health & Senior Living Guide Keywords: senior living health healthcare retirement estate planning alternative medicine money saving tips berries brain services legacy elder advantage hancock real estate & auction assisted living diabetes diabetic downsizing dry eye exercise hearing loss dementia provider IRA medications laws parkinson’s physical therapy mastectomy gene’s health food…
Read More5th annual Cruisin the Park slideshow
Activities highlight school safety week
By Dave Taylor Schools in the county have been celebrating Safe Schools Week with activities to not just entertain students, but to remind them of the skills and resources available to keep everyone safe, both mentally and physically. See this week’s Hancock Clarion for the full story
Read MoreBear spotted in Boling Chapel
By Dave Taylor People throughout the area could “bearly” contain themselves this week when the photo of a bear spotted in southern Hancock County was posted online. See this week’s Hancock Clarion for the full story
Read MoreEmmick featured in video for FFA National Convention
By Dave Taylor If someone were to stand in front of the crowd at this year’s FFA National Convention in Indianapolis and ask them who they’re excited to see, the loud reply will likely be “Garth Brooks!” but a much smaller, quieter contingent will surely be crying “Grayce Emmick!” Emmick, 18, was chosen as one…
Read MoreParents grill school board on policies at meeting
By Dave Taylor In a departure from typical meetings, two parents confronted the Hancock County School Board last week with separate concerns about the treatment of their children. See this week’s Hancock Clarion for the full story
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