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Plan Now for Owensboro’s National Night Out Aug. 7
Plan Now for Owensboro’s National Night Out Aug. 7
Plan Now for Owensboro’s National Night Out Aug. 7
August 7th is the 29th annual National Night Out event in Owensboro.  The Housing Authority of Owensboro, the Owensboro Police Department, the HL Neblett Community Center, Target and various community businesses and organizations team up to both combat crime and strengthen neighborhood ties, with a festival in honor of “National Night Out...
GRADD Program Earns National Aging Award
GRADD Program Earns National Aging Award
GRADD Program Earns National Aging Award
The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) proudly announces that the “Stop Senior Hunger” food drive has been honored with an Aging Achievement Award by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a).
DCPS is Pilot District for Kindergarten Screening
DCPS is Pilot District for Kindergarten Screening
DCPS is Pilot District for Kindergarten Screening
The Daviess County Public Schools district has been selected as a pilot district for Kentucky’s new kindergarten entry screener. The Brigance Kindergarten Screen is designed to provide a consistent tool for measuring a child’s skills in order to identify children who need additional support to help them succeed...
Chambers Make a Business Connection is Thursday
Chambers Make a Business Connection is Thursday
Chambers Make a Business Connection is Thursday
Make  a Business Connection AM continues this Thursday, July 19th from 7:30 - 9:00 am. This focused networking event will take place at the Ramada Inn, located at 3136 West Second Street.  Fifth Third Bank will sponsor Make a Business Connection and will provide free breakfast and coffee...
Music in the Park Sunday at Joe Ford Nature Center
Music in the Park Sunday at Joe Ford Nature Center
Music in the Park Sunday at Joe Ford Nature Center
Our friends at the Joe Ford Nature Center continue to present great family fun. This Sunday from 2:30 -4:30 bring the entire family for Music in the Park. Vocalist Mike Brown will be featured. Mike is a great local talent and plays the guitar and harmonica...
Family Y AfterSchool Program Registration Open Now
Family Y AfterSchool Program Registration Open Now
Family Y AfterSchool Program Registration Open Now
Are you in need of Afterschool care once school starts?  If so, look no further than the Owensboro Family YMCA. The Y's Afterschool Program is one of the top programs in the county.  Afterschool is for children ages 5-12.  The Y van picks up students from every Elementary School (except Whitesville & West Louisville). K...
VIP Tickets for Owensboro Air Show On Sale July 20th
VIP Tickets for Owensboro Air Show On Sale July 20th
VIP Tickets for Owensboro Air Show On Sale July 20th
Here is your chance to get the best seats in the house for the Owensboro Air Show on Saturday August 25. All information regarding VIP seating and Parking for this event is posted below. These will go fast so be ready when they go on sale.
DCPS Back to School Info for Parents/Students
DCPS Back to School Info for Parents/Students
DCPS Back to School Info for Parents/Students
We are getting very close to back to school time. With that in mind the Daveiss County Public Schools have a bunch of events planned to make the first few days of the school year easier on students, parents and teachers. A quick reminder that registration for All County Schools is open now and information about registration is also posted here... Read More ...
Traffic Delay Friday Afternoon on By-Pass/ U.S. 60
Traffic Delay Friday Afternoon on By-Pass/ U.S. 60
Traffic Delay Friday Afternoon on By-Pass/ U.S. 60
A contractor will have to STOP traffic for periods of up to 15 minutes on the US 60/Wendell Ford Expressway in OWENSBORO this afternoon for emergency roadway repairs.  These brief closures for both EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND TRAFFIC will be on US 60 at the US 431 Overpass at mile point 14...
McConnell: ‘We Can’t Vote on a Speech’
McConnell: ‘We Can’t Vote on a Speech’
McConnell: ‘We Can’t Vote on a Speech’
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Democrats’ unserious approach to dealing with the failed Obama economy and upcoming massive tax hikes: Last night, Democrat leaders admitted that the bill they wanted Republicans to turn to hadn’t even been written yet... Read More ...

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