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Healthy Habits: Winter Health
During the winter months, our bodies generate extra energy in order to keep us warm and this is also a reason why we feel hungrier during this time of year. Some of the most nutritious foods to eat during these next months, and to combat challenges such as dry skin are root vegetables, nuts and…
Read MoreLewisport couple determined to have joyful season after tragic accident
Lewisport couple determined to have a joyful season after a tragic accident On June 10th of this year, Kevin and Karen Shields were traveling back to their house on Sands Drive in Lewisport from a yard sale in Owensboro, when an accident happened that changed their life forever. The Accident “We were in a very…
Read MoreSpencer Family celebrates finalizing adoption
A Joyous Christmas For Barbara and Ronald Spencer Barbara and Ronald Spencer are especially enjoying this Christmas season and celebrating, as the adoption of their 3 grandchildren, Lilia (12), Mikavonya (7) and Ixul (5), is now official. Last year around this same time, the Clarion featured the Spencer Family, and they are very happy now…
Read MoreSchool Board recognizes Track State Qualifiers and All-State Chorus
HCHS Students Going to State HCHS students Hayden Emmick, Baylee Estes and Rylann Kessans were recognized and congratulated for their stellar accomplishment of making KY All-State Chorus at the Hancock County Board of Edcation meeting Thursday evening, December 14th. (See November 23rd edition of the Clarion for feature on HCHS All-State Chorus students.) The Hornet…
Read MoreLewisport’s Number One Project
Huge Success at Lewisport City Council Meeting The Lewisport City Council Meeting was held on Thursday evening, December 14th, and the Public Works Crew extends a huge thank you to everyone for all of their hard work to help with the Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park. “It was a huge success,” Mayor Chad…
Read MoreHealthy Habits: Fire Cider
What is Fire Cider? “Fire Cider” is a tincture/extract you can make at home or purchase that is valuable to have on-hand at the onset of cold symptoms. Because it’s made with apple cider vinegar, it can be stored for up to a year. It is very concentrated and only requires about a tablespoon dose…
Read MoreRelief for rural water customer announced at Hawesville City Council
At the Hawesville City Council Meeting Tuesday evening, December 12th, it was announced that the 1996 rural water bond will be paid off soon. In 1996 the city built the water lines out Hwy 60 towards Cloverport, Kentucky. The lines fed the rural areas out Hwy 69 corridor. Those customers were paying $21 extra a…
Read MoreMan killed while Motorcycle, collides with Deer
Donnie R. Carroll, 58 was killed Wednesday night Dec. 6 when the motorcycle he was riding hit a deer. It was reported that shortly after 5 pm, Wednesday that the South Hancock VFD was paged out with a wreck on 69 South of Truman Young Road. Once units arrived, a male subject was found deceased…
Read MoreHawesville Chief of Police Cody Axton loves serving his hometown community
Hawesville Chief of Police Cody Axton Hawesville Chief of Police Cody Axton was sworn in at the beginning of 2023 and is dedicated to serving the community he was born and raised in. “It’s a place that taught me so much,” he said. “Being able to give back to a community that has given me…
Read MoreMrs. Charley Robertson Celebrates 102 Years of Life
Mrs. Charley Robertson celebrated her 102nd Birthday on Wednesday, December 5th at One Park Place in Owensboro, along with about 50 family members and friends. “She was just beside herself,” Charley’s daughter, Lynn Pate, said. “She was like a kid and just as happy as she could be.” Before the birthday celebration, Charley enjoyed lunch…
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