Daviess County Fiscal Court had second reading and passage of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget, which takes effect on July 1. Treasurer Jordan Johnson said the budget assumes that the currently adopted taxes and tax rates…
Contained Landfill Expansion Nearing Completion
The 16.6-acre expansion of the Contained Landfill is nearing completion. It's one of the final projects for Robbie Hocker, the Solid Waste Manager who is retiring after a 27-year career with the county. Hocker describes the…
Model of Daviess County Courthouse on Display
An 8th grade student at Heritage Christian School built a remarkable model of the Daviess County Courthouse for a class project. Sydnee Mayfield decided to recreate the Courthouse after a downtown trolley ride on the Owensboro…
Grand Opening for The Onyx Center
County leaders celebrated the grand opening for The Onyx Center, a residential substance use treatment center for men. The 16-bed program will offer a full array of substance use treatment and recovery supports in a calm…
Landfill Producing Class I Compost
Get your compost! After a delayed start, the Daviess County Landfill is producing tons of Class I compost available for lawns and spring flower gardens. East Commissioner Janie Marksberry and Solid Waste Manager Robbie Hocker provide…
Living History at Yellow Creek Park
The Daviess County Public Library is hosting a Civil War-era living history event at Yellow Creek Park. Make plans to attend this program on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from Noon to 4 p.m. Re-enactors will portray…
Memorial Day Events in Daviess County
Attend a Memorial Day service to honor, remember, and celebrate those who served our country. Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen says nearly a dozen observances are planned in Daviess County over the next week. Tuesday, May 23 at…
Fiscal Court Recognizes Firefighter Promotions
Daviess County Fiscal Court would like to recognize three members of the Daviess County Fire Department for recent promotions. Jake Cox has been elevated to the rank of Battalion Chief and Training/Safety Officer. Nick Wall will…
Electrofishing Survey at Yellow Creek Park Lake
The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources conducted a spring electrofishing survey at Yellow Creek Park. Dane Balsman is the Urban Fisheries Biologist and Coordinator for the Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) program. He says the…
Summer Salute with Rockapella Set for June 2
Daviess County Fiscal Court is excited to support the Owensboro Symphony and the upcoming "Summer Salute." This FREE community event is scheduled for Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m. with special guest Rockapella. CEO Gwyn Morris…
Vehicle Extrication Training
The Daviess County Fire Department responds to dozens of vehicle accidents each year. A collection of extrication tools are used to push, pull and pry at the scene. Firefighters simulated a full side removal during a…
Civil War Living History Event Returning June 3
The DCPL Kentucky Room is planning a Civil War Living History Encampment at Yellow Creek Park. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 3, 2023 from Noon to 4 p.m. Re-enactors will portray various aspects of life…
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