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4-H Champion Josey Gaynor recites speech at Fiscal Court meeting
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, June 12th at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Judge/Executive Johnny W. Roberts, Jr., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Nine-year-old Josey Gaynor, NHES Student, recited his speech from memory about the Bermuda Triangle for the court members, in order to…
Read MoreHawesville Beautification Committee; Roy Lee Ogle Mini Park
Members of Hawesville’s Beautification Committee met Tuesday evening at City Hall. The meeting began with a report from Mayor Rob McCormick on the success of Hawesville’s first Trash Amnesty Day and the longer term effects that can be seen. Paula and Fred Gray were publicly thanked for their landscaping, weed-eating, planting flowers, and…
Read MoreJustin Nugent named Citizen of the Year at Chamber Dinner
The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner was on Tuesday, June 13th, at the Lewisport Community Center. The Citizen of the Year, Justin Nugent, RE/MAX Real Estate Executive in Hawesville, was recognized. The two new Board members and Scholarship Recipient were also announced. Chamber President Chelsea Boling said Nugent was selected as Citizen…
Read MoreHCHS teacher William Fogle; Volunteering in Greece with Refugee Children
Hancock County High School History Teacher, William Fogle, has been affiliated with METAdrasi Organization in Greece for many years, and will be traveling to Thessaloniki this summer to work with refugee children. METAdrasi – Action for Migration and Development, a nonprofit founded in 2009, facilitates the reception and integration of refugees and migrants in Greece. They aim…
Read MoreTragic freak accident saddens Hancock County citizens
Hancock County citizens were saddened to learn about the tragic accident that caused the untimely passing of Gerry Wilson. On Monday, June 12th, Hancock County Sheriff Department received a call from Gerry’s wife, Shirlene Wilson, stating that he was pinned underneath his overturned UTV. “I was first on-scene (678 Emmick Landing Road),” Deputy Aaron Emmick…
Read MoreFive injured in head-on collission
Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy B.J. Burton provided a report to the Clarion on a recent accident. “Caitlin Horn was driving westbound on 334 and encountered a man riding a bicycle in her lane,” Burton said. “She was traveling too quickly to respond accordingly. She hit the breaks and swerved into the eastbound lane, and…
Read MoreVastwood Park; Beach Closed for Swimming
Swimming at Vastwood Beach this year is cancelled, and the beach is closed. “We couldn’t find anybody to work as lifeguards,” Judge-Executive Johnny W. Roberts, Jr. explained. “We trained a couple, but we didn’t have enough to open. We wanted to have (more) on a rotation, with breaks. We didn’t have anyone to supervise those…
Read MoreHancock Accident Reports
Hancock Sheriff Deputies busy working several accidents Single Vehicle Accident On Saturday, June 3rd at 10:55 a.m., Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy B.J. Burton arrived on the scene of a single vehicle accident, 14 miles south of Pellville and reported that Kyle A. Logsdon, of Hawesville, was driving his 1999 Ford Ranger pickup truck…
Read MoreHancock District Court Docket; June 6, 2023
The Hancock County District Court docket for Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The Honorable Greg Vincent presiding. Probate The estate of Donald A. Ard, review. Court notice sent to plaintiff to file proof of recording of will by 6-20-23 at 9 am. The estate of Lutishue Adams, probate hearing. No action listed. The estate of Patricia…
Read MoreHancock County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner; June 13th
The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner is Tuesday, June 13th, at the Lewisport Community Center. Ticket sales, at $12 each, were extended to Tuesday, June 6th. Chamber Executive Director Tina Snyder said they had only sold about 47 tickets as of the new deadline to purchase them, which was less than they had…
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