The Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a one-year extension of a waste management services agreement with Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU). “We signed a contract almost five years ago with OMU to handle their coal combustion…
Rehab ahead for historic bridge at Yellow Creek Park
A historic bridge at Yellow Creek Park will be closed for several months to accommodate a rehabilitation project. The iron truss structure spans a tributary of Yellow Creek, providing access to the Nature Center and hiking…
2021 State of the County Address
Judge-Executive Al Mattingly delivered his 11th State of the County address during a remote Rooster Booster event on Thursday, January 7th. “The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be the hot topic,” he said. “Keeping our citizens…
Winter Driving Safety
After months of mild weather, it's easy to forget that snow and ice can lead to treacherous driving conditions. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office says accidents often occur at the onset of winter weather. A light…
Record Year for Christmas at Panther Creek
The final collection for ‘Christmas at Panther Creek’ totaled nearly $50,000 in a record year for the holiday light display. “We’ve wrapped up our five-week season collecting $49,308.01, which recognizes just shy of 10,000 cars,” said…
Public Service Announcement – White Flag Warming Center
According to the National Weather Service (Paducah), White Flag criteria (15ºF or lower air temperature and/or wind chill) may be met Thursday (December 24, 2020) and Friday (December 25, 2020) nights. The Daniel Pitino (501 Walnut…
Renovation Complete at Daviess County Operations Center
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will open a permanent Regional Driver Licensing Office to administer REAL ID-compliant credentials. The office will be located at the Daviess County Operations Center on Highway 81 in Owensboro. Judge-Executive Al…
Fiscal Court to credit certain renewal fees for bars/restaurants
The Daviess County Fiscal Court will provide additional relief to bars and restaurants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For certain retail drink licenses, the renewal fees will be credited back to the establishments. “So if you…
Holiday Fire Safety – Christmas Trees
(Owensboro) - Be fire smart this holiday season, especially when caring for your live Christmas tree. The Daviess County Fire Department offers these safety tips, in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Picking the…
Relief Fund Established for Bars, Restaurants Impacted by Pandemic
The Daviess County Fiscal Court has established a relief fund for bars and restaurants that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s been a long hard road from the middle of March to now,” explained…
Daviess County Bar and Restaurant Relief Program
The Daviess County Fiscal Court will establish a Bar and Restaurant Relief Fund to assist businesses that have been negatively impacted by dine-in restrictions due to COVID-19. The Fund will make one-time grant awards of $5,000…
Cooking Safety Tips for the Holidays
Cooking is the main cause of home fires and fire injuries in the United States. By practicing these tips, you can prevent cooking fires and keep your family safe this holiday season. Stand by your pan…
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