Area News
Hancock County Coach Husk, proud of effort in loss to Breck county
Breckinridge County took the lead with a 17-7 second quarter run then went on to win 51-37 over Hancock County during a varsity girls game at HCHS Friday. The Lady Hornets played without senior Bailey Poole, who is recovering from an achilles injury. “I’m really proud of our girls and for how we fought…
Read MoreVolunteer with Santa Sacks, Cindy Gray, tells how to get involved next year
Cindy Gray has been volunteering with Santa Sacks since its very beginning. She and Noel Quinn (who started the program with her husband, Monty) have been friends since high school. “It’s just a great way to lift spirits and to give back to the community,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity to help families…
Read MoreTragic death brings new responsibility to retired couple
When Ron and Barbara Spencer went to bed the night of January 3rd, little did they know their lives would be changed forever the next day. Ronald and Barbara Spencer, of Hancock County, are now raising their two granddaughters, Mikavonya (6) and Ixul (4), and their step-granddaughter, Lylia (11). Their son, Keith Spencer,…
Read MoreCash Express 2022; Toy & Coat Drive blessed many families in the community
Cash Express Pawn located on 310 Main Cross Street in Hawesville teamed-up with Hancock County Schools and local businesses for their 17th Annual Toy & Coat Drive from November 1st – November 29th. Store Manager, Marcia Myers, along with Assistant Managers, Toni Carter, Brenda Phelps and Raven Logsdon worked hard to make this year’s…
Read MoreSouth Hancock Park getting new building; new Senior Services Nutrition Site
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, December 12th and went over their goal to expand the senior services nutrition sites, as well as the purchase of salt for icy roads this winter. The main topic of discussion was covered in last week’s Clarion about the un-finalized proposal made by Green River distillery to…
Read MoreChristmas gifts coming from Santa Sacks!
The Christmas Giveaway day is Thursday, December 15th at the Lewisport Community Center. “Everyone will come by the community center at 10:00 a.m.,” Noel said, “and the last time everyone went to the Food Pantry, they got a card. They drive in and give us their card. some will have food vouchers, toy vouchers and…
Read MoreHCMS Student Rylann Kessans Makes All-State Chorus
Hancock County Middle School Student, Rylann Kessans made the Kentucky Junior High All-State Chorus this year! This is her second year to make the All-State Chorus. Rylann competed for a spot in this chorus against students from across the entire state, and will perform at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in Louisville on Thursday,…
Read MoreDefense key in Lady Hornets 50-35 win over McLean Co.
Lily Roberts scored 18 points and the Lady Hornets varsity played well on the defensive end of the court to win 50-35 over McLean County here Saturday. “I thought we played our best overall team defense of the year,” HCHS coach Kevin Husk said. “We’ve been battling sickness all week and only had…
Read MoreHornets beat Aces; fall by two points to Daviess County
Hancock County went on a 23-0 run in the second half to win 76-36 over a tough Cloverport Aces team at HCHS Monday. Devyn Powers helped the Hornets get out early when the senior hit a “3” and scored seven points in the opening quarter. The Hornets pushed to lead to double digits in…
Read MoreGetting to know you; Justin Obenchain
Justin Obenchain is a local farmer in Hawesville. He, his wife Chrystal, and his younger brother, Dylan, all work together raising alfalfa and sweet corn. He purchased his family’s farm in 2015 from his grandfather, the late Jim Obenchain, and they produced their first crop of corn in 2016. Justin is President of the…
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