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WEBAug 26, 2024 — Wallace Sherman Fuchs passed away quietly on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was 90 years old. Wallace Sherman (he was called Wally by some, and Sherman by others) was born April 18, 1934 in a farmhouse in Hancock County, Kentucky, near Hawesville to Wallace Earl and Bernice (Adkins) Fuchs. He was….
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WEBSep 18, 2024 — Gov. Beshear Announces Largest Jobs Project of 2024: Swedish Match To Add 450 Jobs, Invest $232 Million in Owensboro Operation; Director of Nursing at GRDHD Encourages Vaccination for Whooping Cough
Homemaker Happenings - The Hancock Clarion
WEBSep 3, 2024 — We are still looking for new members to join our clubs or start a new one. New Chapel Quilters & Mailbox dues are $8, Hawesville Homemaker dues are $10, and Sunshine Circle. Homemakers are $12. We send $5 for each member to KEHA, $2 to the Green River Area Homemakers, $1 to the Ovarian Cancer fund. Anything left over is used by each club for their.
HC Board of Education approves Decrease in Tax Rate
WEBSep 3, 2024 — The Hancock County Board of Education (BOE) held their monthly meeting on Thursday evening, August 22nd, and approved a 0.5 cent decrease on property tax rates from last year’s rate. The 2024 property tax rate was approved at 73.4 cents. The utility tax rate was approved at 3 percent, and the vehicle tax rate was approved at …
Hawesville, KY - The Hancock Clarion
WEBHawesville, KY. Hawesville, KY. The county seat of Hancock County, Hawesville sits between two large bends on the Ohio River, nestled under a large bluff that affords a majestic view of the Ohio River. The bluff towering over Hawesville also affords magnificent views of the scenery and river below. Hawesville sits about 90 miles downriver from ...
Industry plays big part in Hancock County’s economy
WEBJan 3, 2024 — For over 50 years Southwire has shown continued growth. This is one of the many reels of coiling wire and cable that will be shipped in the U.S. and around the world.
Publisher, Donn Wimmer recognized for community involvement
WEBFeb 22, 2024 — The Hancock Clarion has been the voice of the people of Hancock County for 131 years. When Donn came to Kentucky from Virginia, he was the age of fourteen. Donn’s grandfather, R.I Downs was publisher in the early 1950’s and his mother, Bernice Wimmer was publisher several years after. Donn became publisher at …
Local News 2 Archives - The Hancock Clarion
WEBSep 11, 2024 — By Jennifer Wimmer For many years, the Hancock County Church Softball League has been enjoyed by many families and church groups in the community. Generations have the opportunity of playing softball together after years of participating, and it’s very special for them. Those who no longer play are cherishing the …
What I learned from dying: I’m just so tired - The Hancock Clarion
WEBJul 6, 2022 — Either way I win. I start a new round of chemotherapy on Wednesday of this week and it’s supposed to have some pretty harsh side effects so if you are reading this and are a praying person I’d appreciate any prayers you can throw my way. [email protected]. Dave Taylor- I'm tired, really really tired, and wasn't worried until my ...
Grand Jury returns indictments - The Hancock Clarion
WEBSep 27, 2023 — The Hancock County grand jury indicted Toledo, Ohio resident Alan M. Durden on a charge of theft by deception including cold checks $1,000 or more. The grand jury accused Durden of writing a check to Shawn Cartwright for $1,000 knowing it would not be honored. The court set a bond of $5,000 cash. Kennedy indicted on drug charges.