The Hancock Clarion

07/02/2025

After cutting the ribbon on the new Vastwood Park Splash Pad today, Judge Executive Johnny “Chic” Roberts, Magistrate Gary Baker, and Magistrate John Mark Gray couldn’t resist jumping in for a splash — and getting drenched by the big bucket!

06/30/2025

Don’t forget to submit your coloring contest page found in the June 26th edition of the Clarion! Due July 1st at 3 pm. First place gets 5 one hour passes to Elite Air in Owensboro. Second Place get a $50 McDonald’s Tell City giftcard! 🇺🇸 🖍️

06/25/2025

There’s been a single passenger agricultural helicopter accident near Weber in Hancock County. The helicopter went down when it struck a power line. The single passenger was transported by personal vehicle to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The power line down is causing widespread power outages in Hancock County. The helicopter is concealed in the corn field. Local emergency management is on the scene. Please avoid the area.

06/24/2025

We're Hiring!

Job Title: Sales Associate Contractor – Owensboro Territory
Company: The Hancock Clarion
Location: Owensboro, KY (Remote)
Compensation: $300/week base salary + commission
Type: Part-Time (Flexible Hours)

About Us:
The Hancock Clarion is a trusted and long-standing community newspaper serving Hancock County and surrounding areas since 1893. We are passionate about connecting businesses with our loyal readership through both print and digital advertising.

Position Overview:
We’re looking for a motivated and personable Sales Associate to join our team and grow advertising partnerships in the Owensboro area. This role includes managing a list of warm leads and developing new relationships with local businesses to help them share their stories and services through our publication.

Key Responsibilities:
• Travel throughout the Owensboro area to meet with business owners and marketing decision-makers
• Follow up on warm leads provided by our team
• Prospect and build new client relationships within the assigned territory
• Present advertising options and custom solutions to meet client goals
• Maintain records of sales activity and client communication
• Collaborate with our internal design team for ad fulfillment

Requirements:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Previous sales or customer service experience preferred

Compensation:
• $300 per week base salary
• Commission on sales

Why Join Us?
• Warm leads ready to go
• Flexibility to set your own schedule
• Opportunity to grow with a historic local media brand
• Supportive team and creative environment

How to Apply:
Send your resume or a brief summary of your experience to [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!

Send a message to learn more

06/22/2025

💦💦💦 Splash Pad Update 💦 💦 💦

The Vastwood Park Splash Pad will be opening tomorrow, June 23rd!

Hours of operation will be 9:00 am - 7:30 pm daily. If you have plans to visit please take a quick moment to review the “Rules For Fun.”

Be safe and have a good time!!

05/26/2025

05/23/2025

📣 Clarion T-shirt Preorders Are OPEN! 📰👕

Represent your favorite local newspaper with a Hancock Clarion t-shirt! Preorders are now available for $15 each. Orders close on May 28th.

Color Options: Sand or Black
Sizes: All standard sizes available (+$2 for extended sizes)

Comment to order with your:
✅Color
✅Size
✅Email address (for invoicing)

05/16/2025

Memorial Day is approaching and we would like to include a local story in our Memorial Day edition next week. If you are interested in telling your story of the loss of a family member serving our country, please message us.

05/15/2025

Board of Education Unveils Vision for New Middle School. See all the details and pictures here:

Board of Education Unveils Vision for New Middle School By Chelsea | May 14, 2025 | 0 “The Hancock County Board of Education officially reconvened our Local Planning Committee this week. They discussed our current bonding status and a new Hancock County Middle School design concept. This new innov...