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Angie Swihart – New FCS Extension Agent for Hancock County
At the Farm City Dinner on Monday evening, February 20th Hancock County Agricultural Natural Resources Extension Agent Evan Tate announced Angie Swihart as the County’s new Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Agent. “I’m excited for this new opportunity to support Hancock County,” Angie said. “I’m very new at the extension part of this, but…
Read MoreJohn Robert Brown
John Robert Brown died peacefully on February 9, 2023 with his family at his side at the Heartford House residential facility of Hospice of Western Kentucky in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was born on April 27, 1929 to John Robert and Georgia Jane Jump Brown in Hardin County, Kentucky. John’s father was a farmer with a…
Read MoreGetting to know you; Lacey Mosby
Lacey Mosby, North Hancock Elementary’s Family Resource and Youth Services Center Coordinator, grew up in Hawesville near Vastwood Park. She and her family spent many evenings at the park with little league and softball and enjoyed the playground and walking trail. Lacey played volleyball, Summer League Softball and tennis. She graduated from Hancock County High…
Read MoreGetting to know you; Jared Stephens
Jared Stephens, USDA Farm Service Agency County Executive Director (CED) for the Hancock and Daviess County FSA Office, was born and raised in Pellville. He graduated from Hancock County High School in 2000. Jared played trumpet in HCHS Marching Band and was a member of Future Farmers of America (FFA) all four years. He was…
Read MorePerkins: Where is banking headed in a modern age?
Rodney Perkins has spent most of his adult life in the banking and financial services industry, and has witnessed the fast-changing environment of serving the needs of consumer and commercial customers. Following receiving an agriculture degree from Western Kentucky University in 1968, Perkins enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after receiving his draft notice. He…
Read MoreHarold Wayne Newton
Harold Wayne Newton, 78, of Hawesville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born in Roseville, Kentucky, on April 29, 1943, to Raymond A, and Elizabeth Bolin Newton. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Bobby G. Newton, Donald Ray Newton, Junious A. Newton, Mary…
Read MoreKing establishes Hawesville law practice
Attorney Elizabeth King has opened a practice in Hawesville, with offices located at 240 Main Street. King will offer general law services and has vast experience in criminal and family law. She can be contacted at 270-695-9202. While Attorney Elizabeth King has been meeting with clients at her 240 Main Street offices on a limited…
Read MoreBBQ fundraiser to help Hancock gal perform in Dancing with our Stars; benefit for Boulware Mission
In recent weeks you may have read a Clarion story about the upcoming Dancing with Our Stars event in Owensboro. Lewisport resident Taunya Iverson, General Manager of Cromwell Media, is one of the star dancers. It is Iverson’s job to raise money up until the competition and there are only 2 weeks remaining to raise…
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