Area News
Researchers: Bigfoot is here
By Dave Taylor Bigfoot, if it exists, is in Hancock County. And yes, it exists. At least that’s what Bigfoot researchers told a standing room only crowd at the Hancock County Library last month, where they presented a litany of evidence, both scientific and anecdotal, that they said proves its existence. Charlie Raymond, founder…
Read MoreExperimental asphalt laid in Vastwood; uses recycled tires
By Dave Taylor Hancock County is taking part in a state experiment to find out if asphalt made from old tires might be the future of paving. The county received about $78,000 in the form of a Rubber-Modified Asphalt Grant from the state, which has been used to pave half of Vastwood Park with crumb…
Read MoreRoberts announces run for judge executive
By Dave Taylor Election season is officially underway, and a current magistrate has thrown his hat into the ring hoping to become the next county judge executive. Johnny “Chic” Roberts, 47, announced his intention to file to run for the county’s top seat Wednesday and forego seeking re-election to his seat as District 2 magistrate.…
Read MorePat Gaynor: one of Hancock County’s WWII heroes
By Dave Taylor Steve Gaynor wasn’t born when his dad, Harold C. “Pat” Gaynor went off to war in 1945, but he recognizes the sacrifice his dad made, one that ultimately left him disabled and led to an early death for the well-liked local World War II hero. Pat Gaynor was just 19 years old…
Read MoreFiling opens for 2018 election, all county seats on ballot
By Dave Taylor Wednesday marked the first day that candidates could file for the busy 2018, which will include all county positions and both city councils, as well as the Hawesville mayor. Filing for partisan races began on November 8 and will run through January 30, 2018 at 4 p.m. Non-partisan races, like school board,…
Read MoreOpportunity knocks
By Ralph Dickerson In 2010 Connie Boling’s life took a complete and unexpected turn. At the time she worked at Hon Furniture company in Owensboro. One day she walked into work, and discovered the plant was shutting down. Suddenly, she found herself without her livelihood. Connie pondered the situation for awhile, and decided to open…
Read MoreAleris ribbon cutting set for Nov. 16
On November 16 at 10 a.m., Aleris will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its massive auto body sheet expansion, just a little more than four years after the groundbreaking. See this week’s Hancock Clarion for the full story.
Read MoreGun totin’ Brits invade Lewisport
By Dave Taylor A group of British gun enthusiasts were in Hancock County last week and are so enamored with Kentucky’s gun culture that they’ve formed a club celebrating it. Members of the Kentucky Firearms Club, based in the United Kingdom, were competing at the Owensboro Rifle & Pistol Club in Lewisport Saturday and Sunday…
Read MoreHunters warned: follow laws or face charges
By Dave Taylor After a report of two deer being shot illegally and left in a cattle pasture with their antlers cut off last week, a Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife official wants to remind hunters that such violations can lead to criminal charges. See this week’s Hancock Clarion for the full story.
Read MoreHCHS band places fifth in state
By Ralph Dickerson The Hancock County High School Marching Hornets finished its marching season in style, tying the record it set last year by finishing fifth again! The effort pleased HCHS Band Director Mark Benningfield. See this week’s Hancock Clarion for the full story.
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