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…
Barry Smith Sworn-In As Sheriff
Judge-Executive Al Mattingly has appointed Barry Smith as the next Daviess County Sheriff, following the retirement of Keith Cain. A swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday, November 30th at the Daviess County Courthouse. Smith has served…
Video – Contained Landfill Expansion
The Solid Waste Department is working on a 16.6 acre expansion at the West Daviess County Landfill. The cell construction is a two-year process but will ultimately add 15 years onto the life of the contained…
Christmas at Panther Creek
One of the best and brightest holiday light displays will return to Panther Creek Park this week. Launched in 2003, “Christmas at Panther Creek” consists of a 1.15-mile lighted driving tour with more than 50 displays…
Fiscal Court to seek CDBG-CV funding to assist OASIS
Daviess County Fiscal Court will seek $1 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to assist the OASIS women’s shelter with property acquisition. GRADD Executive Director Joanna Shake said the grant application for CDBG-COVID funding…
Panther Creek Park Improvements
An iconic suspension bridge at Panther Creek Park will receive a facelift. The Public Works Department will replace the wood deck and repair the fence along "Debbie's Dream Catcher." Judge-Executive Al Mattingly provides an update from…
Moneta J. Sleet, Jr. Portrait Unveiling
The 2021 class of Leadership Owensboro unveils a portrait of Moneta J. Sleet, Jr. at Max Rhoads Park. The portrait, created by Artist K.O. Lewis, will rotate throughout the community leading up to the “Through Sleet’s…
Feasibility Study for Outdoor Adventure Park
A feasibility study will consider the potential for an outdoor adventure park in Daviess County. The consultant will examine up to three locations, including the Blackford Creek property near Maceo. “Back in 2009, Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI)…

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