The Daviess County Clerk’s Office is seeking additional poll workers for the General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Eligibility requirements include being at least 18 years of age and a registered voter in Daviess County. …
Video: Lawn Mower Fire Safety
Keep your lawn mower clean and allow the engine to cool before storing to reduce the risk of a fire. The Daviess County Fire Department has responded to at least five structure fires this year that…
MPO Accepting Public Comments on Participation Plan
The Owensboro-Daviess County MPO is accepting comments on its new Participation Plan. The plan outlines how the agency will seek input from people who live and/or work in the county and keep them informed of its…
Fiscal Court Approves 2023 Daviess County Tax Rates
Fiscal Court had second reading and passage of the ordinance establishing the 2023 Daviess County tax rates. Treasurer Jordan Johnson said the Court proposed keeping all tax rates the same as last year with no rate…
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:…
Hall School Road Bridge Replacement
Hall School Road is closed at the Daviess/McLean County line for a bridge replacement project. Daviess County Public Works began the demolition of the old span on Monday, June 26. The new bridge should be in…
Daviess County to Surpass 1,500 Fire Hydrants
This year, the total number of fire hydrants in the Daviess County response area will surpass 1,500 for the first time. At least 15 hydrants have been added along Short Station Rd. and Jack Hinton Rd.…
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…
STAND Against Child Abuse
The STAND Against Child Abuse is Friday, April 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Kentucky Wesleyan College.
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…
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…
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