The Daviess County Solid Waste Department operates a landfarming facility, where local biosolids are applied as fertilizer and soil amendment. Supervisor Bob Root expects to have all of the wheat planted by the first of December…
Landfill Deposits Garbage in New Contained Cell
See what three months of garbage looks like in the new contained cell at the West Daviess County Landfill. Solid Waste Manager Travis Ricker describes the initial "fluff" layer of residential trash that serves as a…
Adoption Fees Waived for Veterans
Daviess County Animal Care & Control will be waiving adoption fees for veterans from November 11 – November 15. There is a limit of two animals per household. Contact the Animal Shelter with any questions at…
Routine Passport Processing Time Reduced to 7-10 Weeks
After long delays during the COVID-19 pandemic, passport processing times have dropped considerably. A notice from the Charleston Passport Center updates the routine processing window to 7-10 weeks, while expedited service is just 3-5 weeks. Please…
Mattingly Target Shooting Range Moving to Winter Hours
With the end of Daylight Saving Time, the Mattingly Target Shooting Range at Pup Creek Park will be shifting operating hours for the next two months. The Shooting Range will be open Fridays from 10am to…
New Funding Model for Volunteer Fire Departments
The volunteer fire system is celebrating 50 years in Daviess County but a shortfall in funding is impacting many departments. Currently, volunteer fire departments are funded by membership dues that were placed on property tax bills…
Early Voting Available at Owensboro Sportscenter
The Daviess County Clerk’s Office will have Early Voting available at the Owensboro Sportscenter. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day from Thursday, November 2 to Saturday, November 4. All registered voters may participate…
Reserve a Park Shelter for 2024
Beginning on Wednesday, November 1, Daviess County Parks & Recreation will begin accepting shelter reservations for 2024. The covered picnic shelters are available for rent at Panther Creek Park and Yellow Creek Park. Shelters are popular…
Bridge Work Complete on Graves Lane
A bridge reconstruction project is complete in eastern Daviess County. The span carries Graves Lane over Allgood Ditch, between KY-405 and KY-1389. Graves Lane will be resurfaced in the spring once the pavement has been allowed…
High School Students Visit Sister City in Czech Republic
Five students from the City of Owensboro traveled to Olomouc, Czech Republic, as part of a high school exchange program. This life-changing experience is possible through the work of Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions. Students can…
Largest Bluegrass Band at John Lanham Jam Day
The World's Largest Bluegrass Band assembles at Yellow Creek Park on John Lanham Jam Day. Organizer Randy Lanham expresses excitement as the number of registered participants reaches 500. The band plays "Will the Circle Be Unbroken"…
Career Day at Highland Elementary School
The Daviess County Fire Department and AMR Owensboro participate in Career Day at Highland Elementary School. Students in Ms. Booker's kindergarten class are learning about the tools used in fire investigation and medical transport. Contact the…
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