The Daviess County Road Department is working around-the-clock to clear county roads and subdivisions following Thursday’s winter storm. County Engineer Mark Brasher says the initial burst of snow arrived around 8 a.m. and looks to be…
Road Crews Prepared for Winter Weather
The Daviess County Road Department is preparing for the first snowfall of the season. Since Tuesday, crews have been pre-treating county roads with a brine solution. The department had already stockpiled approximately 1,400 tons of salt…
White Flag Warming Center
According to the National Weather Service, White Flag criteria (15ºF or lower air temperature and/or wind chill) will likely be met Wednesday through Monday nights (1/5/22 – 1/10/22). The Daniel Pitino (501 Walnut St, Owensboro, KY)…
Indy The Eagle Holiday Scavenger Hunt
(Owensboro) - Daviess County Parks & Recreation and Independence Bank have announced the winner of the “Indy The Eagle Holiday Scavenger Hunt.” Eli Johnson will receive a new Apple iPad Air, courtesy of Independence Bank. A…
New Restrooms at Horse Fork Creek Park
(Owensboro) - Daviess County Fiscal Court has added new restrooms to Horse Fork Creek Park, near the inclusive playground and spray park. The restrooms are open year-round, with heat in the winter and air conditioning in…
Fee Increase for U.S. Passport Books
Starting on December 27, 2021, the cost for a U.S. passport book will increase by $20. The State Department said the higher fee is necessary to provide better security for passport books, which are used for…
Design Work to Begin on Residual Landfill Expansion
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a preliminary design contract for an expansion of the residual landfill. “We have about seven years left in terms of estimated air space,” said David Smith, Director of Legislative Services. …
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
Daviess County Fiscal Court has proclaimed January 2022 as National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. Over the past year, more than 20,000 blood components were delivered to nine medical facilities for transfusion by the Western Kentucky Regional…
County Treasurer Jim Hendrix Announces Retirement Plans
Jim Hendrix, Daviess County Treasurer, has announced his intentions to retire effective Jan. 1, 2023. He plans to resign as Treasurer on Nov. 30, 2022 and will stay on as Director of Administrative Services until Dec.…
Western Kentucky Tornado Relief
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund Governor Andy Beshear has established the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the tornados and the severe weather system on December 11, 2021. Click here…
Healthy for the Holidays
Stay safe this holiday season with these recommendations from the Green River District Health Department. “We want to have safe, happy holidays with all of our friends and family but COVID-19 is still a threat in…
Fiscal Court awards grant in support of Moneta Sleet, Jr. Festival
Daviess County Fiscal Court will award a $50,000 grant to support a collaborative effort, honoring Moneta J. Sleet, Jr. “Sara Hemingway, on behalf of the Young Foundation, is working with the latest class of Leadership Owensboro…
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