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Hawesville · HawesvilleParade of Homes The 66th annual Parade of Homes begins July 20 featuring 15 newly built homes by 11 homebuilders. The event will start this weekend on July 20-21 and continue the following weekend, July 27-28. Houses will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free, and there will be giveaways. “It’s the most homes to be featured on the tour in five years,” says Adam Hicks, executive officer of the Green …See the Story
Parade of Homes features 15 houses in July; one in Tell City
Hawesville · HawesvilleOn Friday morning, July 12th, the Hancock County Sheriff Office was contacted by the U.S. Marshal Service asking for a deputy to accompany them to 2195 Yeakel Road in Reynolds Station, in reference to George Whisehart, who had multiple felony warrants out of the state of Illinois. Deputy Aaron Emmick and U.S. Marshals went to the campground where Whisehart was staying in the Reynolds Station area. Emmick explained, “He had a popup camper and a v…See the Story
Two Arrested in Reynolds Station; man fled on foot
Hawesville · HawesvilleLewisport Lions Club President Dakota Basham accepts a 65 year patch from Lions Club Region Chair Bill Brown during the club’s Scholarship Dinner Saturday. The Lewisport Lions Club held their Annual Scholarship Dinner on Saturday, July 13th. They celebrated 65 years of service at the Lewisport Community Center and displayed place mats with the menu agenda from their Charter Night in 1959, listing the original members, some of which are still act…See the Story
Lions Club Celebrates 65 Years at Annual Scholarship Dinner
Hawesville · HawesvilleAs reported in The Clarion in June, the Hawesville City Council were given a presentation by sales representatives from Fortiline Meter Company. The decision was made to go forward with a pilot/test run of 20 of those new water meters since then, as all of the City’s current meters are out of warranty. At the July 9th meeting, updates were provided on how that ultrasonic system is operating. “These meters are much more accurate on their readings…See the Story
Hawesville Moving Forward with Water Meter pilot
Donald Trump · HawesvilleWe are now watching the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. In interviews those who knew the shooter, some who went to school with him said he was terribly bullied. What makes a bully? Most often he has a low opinion of himself, probably by being bullied at some point in his life. In order to rise himself up, he has to put someone down. Some victims feel so worthless they are actually committing suicide. It happened to a relative of mine. H…See the Story
Nancy’s Notes: The Bullies
National Weather Service · HawesvilleDirector of Hancock County Emergency Management Kyle Veach and Warning Coordination Meteorologist Mike Kochasic with the National Weather Service, who presented the Storm Ready sign that will be displayed in the county. Now that all requirements have been met, Hancock County is officially Storm Ready. Professional Engineer Scott Phelps spoke at the Hancock County Fiscal Court meeting Monday, July 8th, and talked about some of the funding that th…See the Story
Court approves resurfacing of roads, county now “Storm Ready”
Hawesville · HawesvilleHancock County’s new Assistant County Attorney Robert Sexton was sworn-in on Monday, July 1st, by Judge Daniel Boling. Daniel served in the position before being elected as District Court Judge (38th District, Division 2) in the 2022 General Election. Robert will be working alongside County Attorney Paul Madden, Jr., at Madden & Madden Attorneys at Law in Hawesville. Paul said, “Mr. Sexton is a seasoned attorney. I spoke to him and asked him if…See the Story