Daviess County Fiscal Court has recognized volunteer firefighters with 50 or more years of service to the community. “It’s an honor to speak to these gentlemen and their families,” said Fire Chief Jeremy Smith. “Most, I…
Structural Assessment of Courthouse Roof for Solar Panels
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a professional services contract with Gardner Engineering & Consulting for a structural assessment of the Courthouse TPO membrane roof. The analysis will highlight whether the roof could support solar panels…
New Funding Model for Volunteer Fire Departments
The volunteer fire system is celebrating 50 years in Daviess County but a shortfall in funding is impacting many departments. Currently, volunteer fire departments are funded by membership dues that were placed on property tax bills…
Extended Hours for Yellow Creek Park in November
Daviess County Fiscal Court will extend the operating hours for Yellow Creek Park during the month of November. Yellow Creek Park is scheduled to remain open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The longer…
Alexander Delivers Report on Owensboro Family YMCA
For the past four years, John Alexander has served as President/CEO of the Owensboro Family YMCA. Alexander delivered a brief report to Daviess County Fiscal Court on Tuesday, September 19. While the proposed collaboration with the…
September Recognized as National Recovery Month
Daviess County Fiscal Court has proclaimed September as National Recovery Month. This declaration is meant to raise awareness about the importance of behavioral health and the need for accessible, effective treatment and recovery services. RiverValley Behavioral…
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: No Property Tax Increase in 2023
On Thursday, August 10, Daviess County Fiscal Court had the first reading of an ordinance establishing property tax rates for 2023. “The preference indicated to me was to leave all ad valorem rates the same as…
Theatre Workshop of Owensboro Day
Daviess County Fiscal Court has proclaimed September 8, 2023 as Theatre Workshop of Owensboro Day. The proclamation coincides with the opening of the 60th season and the production of 'NIGHT, MOTHER at Trinity Centre. For ticket…
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…
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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