The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Daviess County on Thursday, April 20. Windy conditions and low relative humidity will lead to an elevated fire danger. Outdoor burning is not recommended. The…
Reentry Success: A Pathway to Employment
A new program at the Daviess County Detention Center is providing a pathway to employment for inmates upon their release. Reentry Success was launched with the goal of developing critical workplace skills needed for jobs in…
Making Compost at the Daviess County Landfill
The Solid Waste Department is taking advantage of great weather this week to produce more compost at the Landfill. It's a process that starts in the fall, when the City of Owensboro collects the leaves in…
South Entrance of Panther Creek Park to Close for Repair Work
The south entrance to Panther Creek Park will be closed for repair and asphalt work, starting on Monday, April 17. No vehicles will be allowed into this section of the park, which contains the 18-hole disc…
Tree Seedling Give Away
The Tree Seedling Give Away is moving to Yellow Creek Park this year! Join us on Thursday, April 20th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or while supplies last for this drive-thru event. Tree seedlings available…
Catfish Stocking at Yellow Creek Park
The lakes at Yellow Creek Park and Panther Creek Park are stocked with hundreds of catfish! It's all part of a cooperative agreement with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Both lakes are stocked…
Pinwheel Planting for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Driving along Frederica Street you may notice dozens of pinwheels on the front lawn of Kentucky Wesleyan College. These pinwheels are designed to raise awareness for child abuse prevention month, observed each year in April. Students…
Greenhouse Open at Daviess County High School
The greenhouse at Daviess County High School is filled with flowers, hanging baskets, tomato and pepper plants. Students have been working all semester to prepare for this sale, with ag teacher Chad Askins guiding them through…
Angels on the Airwaves: Recognizing 911 Dispatchers
April 9-15 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 9-1-1 dispatchers are unsung heroes, providing the first line of assistance in an emergency and a vital resource for other first responders. Amanda Lytle has served 22 years…
Clerk’s Office Seeking Additional Poll Workers
Additional poll workers are needed to help with the Primary Election on May 16, 2023. To qualify, you must be 18 years of age and a registered voter in Daviess County. Poll workers will receive $175…
Project Lifesaver: Bringing Loved Ones Home
The Daviess County Fire Department is the coordinating agency for Project Lifesaver, a search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies. Project Lifesaver is designed to protect and quickly locate individuals who are prone…
Kickoff Held for Operation Community Cleanup
The Issac Sterett Adventure Foundation held a kick-off event for Operation Community Cleanup. “We had noticed an increasing amount of trash and roadside litter in our community,” said Board Member Kyle Aud. “We started talking about…
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