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Hanford InsiderHanford Insider: Celebrating our EducatorsSend me a text and give me feedback on this episode!The heartbeat of community education takes center stage in this week's Hanford Insider as we celebrate Educator Appreciation Month. Against the backdrop of bustling local news, our microphones capture the voices of gratitude reverberating through Hanford's educational landscape.School superintendents from across Kings County share powerful messages of appreciation for the educators who shape our future. Paul VanLoon of Pioneer Union praises teachers for "shaping the next generation of thinkers and leaders," while Kings County Superintendent Todd Barlow poignantly notes that "teachers somehow make...2025-05-0418 minHanford InsiderHanford Insider: 25 Years of Thursday Nights in HanfordSend me a text and give me feedback on this episode!A quarter-century of community building takes center stage as Thursday Night Marketplace prepares to launch its milestone 25th season in downtown Hanford. Join host Rob Bentley as he sits down with Jim Castleman of Main Street Hanford for an inside look at how this beloved weekly tradition has evolved from a small street market to the largest recurring event in the community."What would we be doing in Hanford if we didn't have the marketplace on Thursday night?" This question, overheard at Castleman's morning...2025-04-2724 minHanford InsiderHanford Insider: KCSO Explorer Program with Sgt. Andrew Mazza/High School Sports with Eric BentleySend me a text and give me feedback on this episode!The extraordinary impact of youth service programs in our community takes center stage as Sergeant Andrew Mazza shares the remarkable success of the Kings County Sheriff's Explorer program. With 11 years of law enforcement experience and a personal journey that began as an Explorer himself, Mazza offers unique insights into how this program transforms young lives while simultaneously strengthening our community.Currently at its highest enrollment ever with 27 participants aged 14-20, the Explorer program provides young people with comprehensive training in law enforcement procedures, from...2025-03-2421 minHanford InsiderHanford Insider: The 136 Year Legacy of Lacey MillingSend me a text and give me feedback on this episode!Rob returns with updates on the traffic signal at 10th & Lacey as well as downtown stop signs and the new flashing stop sign at 13th & Fargo after a fatal accident last month. The city announces a hefty grant destined to sprinkle a bit of magic along the China Alley corridor from the Amtrak station to 10th Ave. And, a shoutout to our local firefighters who are rolling up their sleeves to assist Los Angeles — a perfect moment to rally support for the Red Cross. Nex...2025-01-1246 minHanford InsiderHanford Insider: Community Events, Pastor Appreciation, and High School FootballSend me a text and give me feedback on this episode!Join me, Rob Bentley, as we navigate through the latest buzz in Hanford, including the bittersweet news of a canceled haunted house and heartwarming events that unite our community. Together, let's celebrate the vibrant happenings around us—such as the highly anticipated Pumpkin Bash at Civic Park. As we extend our condolences to Mayor Travis Payden, let's also turn our focus to the future with thrilling events like a unique paint night at the Carnegie Museum. There's something exciting around every corner of Hanford, and you'll fi...2024-10-2010 min