The Owensboro Regional Farmers' Market will open for the season on Saturday, April 17th. Hours are 8am to Noon at the market on Triplett Street. “We have a pavilion and a hybrid layout due to COVID-19. …
Fiscal Court approves addition of County Veterinarian
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved the hiring of a County Veterinarian, as part of a larger effort to open a spay/neuter clinic at the Animal Shelter. “As we move forward, we found it harder and…
Meeting Recap: Fiscal Court considers zoning change
Daviess County Fiscal Court will consider whether to amend a zoning classification for 2116 Daniels Lane. On February 11th, the Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission (OMPC) voted 7-2 in favor of the zoning change, from R-1A Single…
County to seek grant for Tox Away Day
Daviess County will seek a state grant for a household hazardous waste disposal event. “We started doing this service three years ago,” explained David Smith, Director of Legislative Services. “It’s been very popular. It’s a chance…
Video: Truss Bridge Rehabilitation
Two 100-ft. long steel beams were delivered to Yellow Creek Park on Wednesday, March 17th. The beams will support the new deck of the iron truss bridge. The historic span provides access to the Nature Center…
Parks Department Accepting Shelter Reservations
Daviess County Parks & Recreation is accepting shelter reservations for the 2021 season. “We have plenty of shelters available for a lot of different events at both Panther Creek and Yellow Creek Park,” explained Parks Director…
Meeting Recap: County to seek utility assistance funding
Daviess County Fiscal Court will apply for utility assistance, as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Act. The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) will administer the application on the County’s behalf. If…
Construction bid awarded for new playground
Plans are moving forward for a new inclusive playground at Horse Fork Creek Park. The Daviess County Fiscal Court awarded a construction bid for the project to Miracle of KY & TN. The same company installed…
Fiscal Court to apply for utility relief funds
Daviess County will apply for utility relief funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Program. The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) will administer the application on behalf of the Fiscal Court. The funding…
Road crews battle snowfall, frigid temperatures
Additional snowfall has made for slippery road conditions. Be careful if you have to travel. “We are hearing reports of anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow,” said County Engineer Mark Brasher. “Those roads that…
Prepare for extremely cold weather, slick travel conditions
Accumulating snowfall has ended across the region, but many roads remain snow covered. “We didn’t get as much snow as they predicted,” said Major Barry Smith of the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office. “However, all roads are…
Icy conditions, extremely cold weather expected
The National Weather Service has cancelled an Ice Storm Warning for Daviess County. However, roads remain slick and hazardous due to significant ice accumulation overnight. The sheriff’s office and road department have asked people to avoid…
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