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Hugh Franklin Gaynor
Hugh Franklin Gaynor, 85, of Hawesville, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Heartford House. He was born in Hancock County on February 3, 1938 to the late Franklin and Rachel Wettstain Gaynor. Hugh was a member of Blackford Baptist Church and a veteran of The United States Army. He worked at…
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 MoreGerry Wayne Wilson
Gerry Wayne Wilson, 69, of Lewisport went to be with his Lord and Savior, suddenly on Monday June 12, 2023 in Lewisport. Gerry was born on August 13, 1953 in Owensboro, KY to the late Norbie and Florence Bolen Wilson. He was preceded in death by a brother Jerry Wilson. Gerry was known for…
Read MoreNew Radio System will Improve Communication & Response Times – How it will help Rescue Squad
The Hancock County Fiscal Court approved new radio system upgrades for all of the county’s emergency and protective services last year, as reported by the Hancock Clarion. Once the P-25 digital upgrade is completed, it will allow for much better communication and faster response times. Judge/Executive Johnny Roberts said in his speech at the Chamber…
Read MoreHancock County– New e-Poll Books Approved
The Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday, February 13th. The most time sensitive item on their list was to approve the purchase of new electronic poll books, as the existing contract expires on May 11th of this year and the new e-poll books will need to be in place before the next upcoming…
Read MoreHancock Fiscal Court hears plans to upgrade emergency readiness
Hancock County Fiscal Court met on Monday morning, January 9th, 2023. This was the first meeting for the 2 newly elected magistrates, Gary Baker (representing District 4) and John Garner (District 1). Those two seats were previously held by L.T. Newton and Wayne Hodskins. HC EMA Update Hancock County Emergency Management Director Kyle Veach provided…
Read MoreHancock County Chamber Breakfast; State of the County Meeting
The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting of the year on Tuesday morning, January 10th at the Lewisport Library – a Chamber Breakfast and a State of the County meeting. Judge/Executive Johnny Roberts, Lewisport Mayor Chad Gregory and newly elected Hawesville Mayor Robbie McCormick spoke about their plans for this year. Judge…
Read MoreHancock County Sheriff Dale Bozarth receives Life Saving Award
The Kentucky Sheriff’s Association awarded Hancock County Sheriff Dale Bozarth with a Life Saving Award at their annual conference and dinner in Owensboro on Thursday evening, December 8th. “They gave me an award for helping Mr. (Lin) Buchanan in his time of need. I was glad to help him, but there were other people there…
Read MoreTommy Keown
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, Tommy Keown, loving husband and father of three sons, passed away at the age of 72. He passed peacefully at home with family by his side after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Tommy was born on August 6, 1949, in Owensboro, KY to Tom and Vivian Keown. He graduated Hancock…
Read MoreJob seekers have several opportunities coming up
By C. Josh Givens In light of the June announcement by Century Aluminum that the company will lay off 628 employees throughout July and August in advance of a 9-to-12-month curtailment of production, there have been several recent hiring events in Hancock County and the surrounding area. The Clarion learned this week Century has begun…
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