Breckinridge County
Smith Holler Distillery serving up Breck County’s own ‘shine
Bill Smith is proud to point out Smith Holler Distillery in Cloverport produces the first “legal liquor” in Breckinridge County since Prohibition. It even says so on the Mason jar label for “Smitty’s Shine.” Until the ratification of the Volstead Act and its activation in 1920, Kentucky was dotted with hundreds of distilleries. With implementation…
Read MoreBarbara Sue Coomes
Barbara Sue Coomes, 75, of Louisville KY, passed away on 03/01/2022 in Breckinridge County where she resided with her son James E. Coomes and daughter in law Janie A. Coomes. Barbara, passed away peacefully with her son & daughter in law by her side. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary…
Read MoreJerry Blair
Jerry Blair age 75 passed away Thursday, February 25th, 2022. He was born July 17th, 1947, to the late Everett Franklin Blair and Mary Katherine Blair. Jerry enjoyed watching TV and looking at books. Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Everett “Pete,” Samuel Eugene Blair “Tom” and Richard Blair; sister, Mary Lagadinos.…
Read MoreBrown is ‘free’ following van purchase
Erica Brown, of Cloverport, suffered a complete T8 Vertebrae Spinal Cord Injury in March 2021, when another vehicle crashed into hers on Highway 60, leaving her paralyzed. Since, she has been learning to adapt, and keeping an amazingly positive attitude. She recently was able to purchase a van with wheel chair accessibility, using the settlement…
Read MoreGirls battle ʻtil the end in loss to Lady Tigers
The Lady Hornets season came to an end after a 55-40 loss to Breck County in an opening round game of the girls 11th District tournament at Harned Monday. “I’m really proud of this team,” HCHS coach Kevin Husk said. “After losing to Breck by 33 and 26 no one would have said much if…
Read MoreCynthia Renee Thurman
Cynthia Renee Thurman age 68 passed away peacefully at home encircled by family on 02/20/2022 in Owensboro, KY. She was born November 27th, 1953, to the late William Franklin Roberts and Mary Lillian DeWitt Roberts. She grew up as a member of the Cloverport Baptist Church. She worked at Lone Star Pizza and Tindall Personal…
Read MoreJames Russell Hook
James Russell Hook passed away February 3, 2022 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. James was born November 19, 1944 in Cloverport to the late Ernest Allen and Virginia Tindle Hook. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 52 years, Shirley…
Read MoreCharles Wayne “Frenchie” Rogier, 79
Charles Wayne “Frenchie” Rogier of Cloverport Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born July 2, 1942 in Perry County, Indiana, to Charles H. and Barbara Helen Rogier. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sis (Eleanor); a sister, Carolyn Gray and a son,…
Read MorePowers scores 29; Hornets win 81-71
By Steve Wimmer Devyn Powers scored 29 points and the Hornets recorded their first win of the season, an 81-71 victory over Frankfort at Campbellsville Saturday. “We played extremely well against a very talented team,” HCHS coach Mike Orr said. Devyn got hot and Dalton Flake gave us a big lift defensively. He made some…
Read MoreFarewell Hancock County
Farewell Hancock County, I am going to miss you. For those of you who have not heard, I am resigning my position at the Hancock Clarion and moving to Minnesota to be near my sister. She is the only immediate family I have left in the world, and I want to be by my family.…
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