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HCHS students enjoy arts activities at school and in Owensboro.
HCHS Students Jayden and Brooklyn Porter Jayden and Brooklyn Porter, brother and sister, are (HCHS) Hancock County High School students with an exceptionally fun and busy life. They are active in extracurricular activities within school and outside the school as well. Jayden is a junior and Brooklyn is a sophomore. They are both in the…
Read MoreLady Hornets beat Daviess 3-2
The HCMS softball A-team defeated Daviess County 3-2 in a come-from-behind thriller at Vastwood Park Monday. “We played with heart and came away with a big win. It was an exciting game,” Hancock coach Brooke Gibson said. Daviess County led 2-0 when Jordyn Waltrip led off the home half of the fourth inning with a…
Read MoreHancock Fiscal Court discusses replacement of Emergency Operations Center equipment
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday evening, August 28th, and discussed the purchasing of equipment to replace PCs and servers utilized in the county’s Emergency Services. Paramedic and Director of Hancock County 911/EMS, Damian Rice, presented to the court invoices for equipment and upgrades on some of their hardware. September 2023 marks the…
Read More1915 DELIBERATE; Plan is laid to murder and rob John Fulkerson of the county
The people near Lambert’s School House are considerably worked up over a robbery and attempted murder that occurred in that neighborhood only a few nights since. The facts, as gleaned by the writer, are as follows: John Fulkerson, a farmer who resides alone about a mile east of Lambert School House, went to bed…
Read MoreKentucky’s transgender; caught in the middle
Kentucky’s transgender youth are caught in the middle as Beshear, Cameron and political allies spar over trans health care Ysa Leon is questioning their future in Kentucky. The outcome of the state’s gubernatorial election this November will be a deciding factor. “I’ve told my family: Be prepared in November, because that might change where I’m…
Read MoreUnited Way Giving Campaign 2023/24 Has Begun
United Way Giving Campaign 2023/24 Has Begun The United Way Campaign Kick-Off for 2023-2024 began on Friday, August 18th. This year’s campaign entitled, “Why I Give” is focused on each person’s understanding of why it is important to give back to help others in need, as well as how they can inspire others. This campaign…
Read MoreIron in water causes setback in Lewisport RO Pilot Study
Lewisport City Council met on Thursday evening, August 17th, and Engineer Bryan Lovan, Co-Owner of Bluegrass Engineering, explained how they’ve been meeting some challenges in the water plant study, due to iron build-up in the water. Three Code Enforcement Board members were approved by the council as well. Update on RO Project The reverse osmosis…
Read MoreCMF Company; growing business in Lewisport Industrial Park
On Tuesday morning, August 22nd, the Hancock County Industrial Foundation Board met at the Contour Fabrication & Mechanical, Inc. (CFM) plant site in Lewisport. Hancock native Jason Young, Co-owner of CFM, spoke with board members about the details of the business and provided a breakfast. Young and Scott Dillback, of Evansville, partnered in 2015 and…
Read MoreDave Taylor Memorial Tournament Benefiting Aiden Fullenwider – September 2nd
The Third Annual Dave Taylor Memorial Softball Tournament will be held at South Hancock Park on Saturday, September 2nd. All are welcome to attend this fun event benefiting Hancock County Middle School student Aiden Fullenwider, in his fight against brain cancer. https://www.hancockclarion.com/2023/05/03/aiden-fullenwider-a-brave-little-boy-with-brain-tumor/ Co-ed Softball Tournament The Co-ed Softball Tournament will begin at 9:00 a.m.…
Read MoreUpcoming court cases indictment hearings; Hancock County
Update on Court Cases in Hancock County: Dianna Boyd McKinney (57) was indicted on charges of Assault, First Degree, and Tampering With Physical Evidence on June 28th, 2023. McKinney’s pretrial conference is scheduled for Friday, September 22nd at 10 a.m. The pretrial will start the process for a jury trial. Connie Jean Oden, of…
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