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With a hot, humid air mass settling over Kentucky after days of rain, forecasters say heat index values are expected to reach the dangerous range, with a heat advisory in effect for parts of the state. Officials urge residents to…
By Representative Scott Lewis Week in Review: Judiciary, tobacco settlement, technology Lawmakers continued the second week of the 2027 Interim Session with a meeting of the Interim Joint Committee (IJC) on Judiciary and several statutory committee meetings. Statutory committees play…
By Representative Scott Lewis Lawmakers begin work for 2027 Regular Session Kentucky lawmakers return to Frankfort as this year’s legislative interim begins on June 1. The interim, the period of time between the adjournment of one regular session until the…
By Representative Scott Lewis Primary Election Day: Vote, volunteer, participate The 2026 Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 19, while in-person, excused absentee voting is open May 6-8 and 11-13, and anyone can vote early May 14-16. In just a…
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By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock Clarion has provided hometown news consistently since March 1893. It has changed owners, presses and technology, but it has remained a weekly newspaper for Hancock County for 131 years. In the early decades, editors and…
By Jennifer Wimmer As this column is placed into a time capsule to be opened in 50 years, I find myself writing not just for today’s readers, but for a future I will likely never see. If you are reading…
By Jennifer Wimmer In the middle of the 2020s, the cost of everyday life in the United States could be tracked in gallons, pounds and monthly payments. This snapshot blends finalized data from recent years with approximate averages from 2025…
By Jennifer Wimmer In 2026, gamers and meme enthusiasts wove specialized language into everyday speech, reshaping conversations. The terms showed up in school hallways, offices, texts and social media long before many people outside those circles knew what they meant.…
Area Obituaries
Cletus E. Shadwick
Cletus E. Shadwick, 72, of, Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Hardinsburg, KY on November 29, 1953 to the late John William “Bill” and Rose Ann Gray Shadwick. Cletus was of the Catholic faith and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving…
Jo Carol Snyder
Jo Carol Snyder, 80, of Lewisport, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and devotion to family. Born on October 12, 1945, to Edward H. Payne and Laura Ellen Payne, Jo Carol spent her early years as a military child, traveling to many places and experiencing life across the world, including…
Kenneth Oliver Petrie Jr.
Kenneth Oliver Petrie Jr. October 21, 1948 – May 3, 2026 Kenneth Oliver Petrie Jr., 77, passed away on May 3, 2026, in Flagler Beach, Florida. Born on October 21, 1948, he was the son of Kenneth Oliver Petrie Sr. and Nelda Lou Holliday. He was raised in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, with the loving support…
Theresa Joan Payne
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Theresa Joan Payne, 89 years old of Knottsville, Kentucky. She went with the lord on April 25, 2026, surrounded by her family at the Heartford House. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend whose love and strength touched so many lives. She was born…
Leslie Clay Walling
Leslie Clay Walling, 80, of Reynolds Station, KY, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Heartford House in Owensboro. He was born on March 2, 1946 in Irvine, KY to the late Chester and Dorothy Walling. He was a graduate of Hancock County High School, Owensboro Business School, and Owensboro Vocational School’s Electrician Program. He…
Franklin S. Weatherholt
Franklin S. Weatherholt died on April 19, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He had celebrated his 90th birthday with his family earlier that weekend. On April 19,1936, he was born to Frank Sherman and Anna (May) Weatherholt in the still existing farmhouse in Tobinsport. As the youngest of four children, he was…
Kenneth Craig Clark
Kenneth Craig Clark, 57, of Lewisport, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his home. He was born in Owensboro on July 27, 1968 to Kenneth D. Clark and Beverly “Sue” Covetts. Kenny attended Central Baptist Church and worked at several places including Dal-Tile and TTMI. He enjoyed U.K. basketball, playing his guitar, NASCAR…
Martha Imogene Switzer Long
Martha Imogene Switzer Long, 100, of Lewisport, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 28, 1925 to the late Stanley and Frances Switzer. Martha attended Goose Pond Elementary and graduated from Beechmont High School. She then went to work at General Electric…