Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a new intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice for housing federal prisoners. The new per diem rate was negotiated with the U.S. Marshals Service by The Summerill Group.…
ACO World Championships of Cornhole
The American Cornhole Organization is bringing hundreds of visitors to Owensboro for a marquee event, the World Championships of Cornhole! Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen participated in a celebrity game with Mayor Pro Tem Mark Castlen. Special thanks…
Robbie Hocker to Retire as Solid Waste Manager
After 27 years of service with Daviess County Government, Robbie Hocker will be retiring next week as the Solid Waste Manager at the Landfill. Hocker was hired as the Assistant Manager in 1996 following a career…
Record Set for Longest Jeep Convoy in Kentucky
Daviess County Fiscal Court would like to recognize the Owensboro Off-Road Jeepers (OBOJ) for establishing the Kentucky record for the longest Jeep convoy of 556 vehicles. The record was set on the weekend of the Jeeps…
4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Show at Daviess County Fair
The 4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Show is a short-term project where youth raise a young calf (or calves) into feeder size. Participants attend meetings and weigh-ins, and then show their calves at the Daviess County Lions Club…
Fiscal Court to Phase Out Wi-Fi Hotspots at Fire Stations
With the deployment of the new fiber-to-the-home network by Kenergy and Conexon, Daviess County Fiscal Court will be phasing out the public Wi-Fi hotspots at seven volunteer fire stations. The hotspots were added in November 2020…
Farmers Transition to Cigar Wrapper Tobacco
Burley tobacco has experienced a drastic decline in Daviess County due to changing weather patterns, higher production costs, and slim profit margins. However, farmers are shifting to another crop - cigar wrapper tobacco - that appears…
National Pet Adoption Week
Find your new best friend on National Pet Adoption Week! The Daviess County Animal Shelter has 85 dogs that are waiting for loving homes, as of Thursday, July 13, 2023. Volunteer David Condon says sometimes there's…
New Therapy Dog for Sheriff’s Office
Meet Claire, the newest member of the Daviess County Sheriff's Office! After arriving at the Animal Shelter back in March, Claire was selected by Dogs Helping Heroes to be the new therapy dog. She is working…
Contained Landfill Expansion Awaits State Approval
The 16.6 acre expansion of the contained landfill is awaiting state approval after a two-year construction process. It's been an enormous undertaking for the Solid Waste Department, as the new cell was largely built in-house at…
Fiscal Court Approves Rural Secondary Road Recommendation
Daviess County Fiscal Court has accepted the recommendations of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet regarding the rural secondary road program. Approximately $420,000 will be designated for Kentucky Highway 140, between Nalley Road and U.S. 231 in southern…
50th Anniversary of Stanley Volunteer Fire Department
Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen has proclaimed July 13, 2023 as Stanley Volunteer Fire Department Day, in celebration of the 50th anniversary. The Stanley Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1973. The original leaders of the department included:…
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