Monument Relocation Committee – Oct. 28 Meeting Notice
The fourth meeting of the Monument Relocation Committee will be held on Wednesday, October 28th at 4:30 p.m. The committee has been charged with recommending a new location for the courthouse confederate monument (soldier). The recommendation is due no later than March 3, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee will meet virtually. The – Read More
Update on 2020 General Election
Early Voting continues at the Daviess County Courthouse and Towne Square Mall in the former Burke’s Outlet. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 4 p.m. Additionally, the Courthouse will be open this Saturday, October 31 for Early Voting between the hours of 8am and Noon. You may enter off Frederica Street, Third Street – Read More
2021 Shelter Reservations Open on November 2
Are you planning a family reunion or birthday party for next year? The Daviess County Parks & Recreation Department will start accepting shelter reservations for the 2021 season on Monday, November 2nd. This year, reservations must be made over-the-phone by calling 270-685-6142 between the hours of 8am and 4pm. Payment is due at the time – Read More
Owensboro Regional Recovery to apply for grant funding
Owensboro Regional Recovery is seeking additional grant funding in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Governor Andy Beshear announced $2.8 million for 14 Recovery Kentucky centers across the Commonwealth. The funding was made available to the Department for Local Government by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the CARES Act. Each – Read More
Monument Relocation Committee – Third Meeting
The third meeting of the Monument Relocation Committee will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 4:30 p.m. The committee has been charged with recommending a new location for the courthouse confederate monument (soldier). The recommendation is due no later than March 3, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee will meet virtually. The – Read More
Daviess County resurfacing nearly 28 miles of roads
Nearly 28 miles of county-maintained roads are scheduled to be resurfaced through the Spring of 2021. Below is a list of completed and upcoming road repaving projects in Daviess County. Road Begin Location End Location Length (Miles) Schedule East Knottsville - Mount Zion Road Wrights Landing Road Winkler - Mt. Zion Road 1.034 Complete Jack – Read More
Daviess County Fiscal Court, City of Owensboro partner for Tox Away Day
The Daviess County Fiscal Court and the City of Owensboro are hosting a FREE drop-off event for household hazardous waste. The Tox Away Day collection will run from 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, October 10th at the Daviess County Operations Center (2620 Highway 81, Owensboro). “We believe this could be a big year for – Read More
Community Update on COVID-19
The Daviess County Fiscal Court facilitated a community conversation related to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases. Judge-Executive Al Mattingly moderated the discussion with Owensboro Mayor Tom Watson, Public Health Director Clay Horton and Dr. Francis DuFrayne of Owensboro Health. “In terms of our rates of COVID infection, they’ve been growing steadily for the last – Read More
Important Deadlines for 2020 General Election
The Daviess County Clerk’s Office is reminding voters of several important deadlines for the 2020 General Election. Friday, October 9th is the last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot. To make a request, visit the statewide portal – www.GoVoteKy.com – and click on ‘Absentee Ballot Request’ at the top of the menu. The portal – Read More
Fiscal Court approves rehab of historic bridge at Yellow Creek Park
The Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a rehabilitation project for a historic bridge at Yellow Creek Park. The iron truss bridge spanning a tributary of Yellow Creek dates to 1897. It was constructed by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio and originally carried vehicle traffic on State Highway 762 in the eastern – Read More