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Owensboro
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Mayor Tom Watson and Daviess County Judge-Executive Charlie Castlen will deliver their annual 'State of the Community' addresses at the Rooster Booster breakfast. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Daviess County Fire Department emphasizes safe practices for using portable generators, including outdoor operation and regular maintenance. Daviess County
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man in Owensboro was arrested for making threats to pharmacies about retrieving his money with an AR-15 rifle. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scott Longert will discuss his biography 'Love and Loss: The Short Life of Ray Chapman,' about the MLB player's life and connection to Owensboro, at the Daviess County Public Library. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday due to a traditional snow day, while other schools' statuses remain unannounced. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro leadership has set goals for 2025 focusing on economic growth, public safety, and intergovernmental cooperation while tackling homelessness, affordable housing, and land acquisition challenges. The Owensboro Times
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John Hartford Days Celebration at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The event celebrates the life and music of John Hartford with performances, discussions, and workshops featuring a lineup of renowned artists.
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John Hartford Days Celebration at Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
The event features a weekend of festivities honoring John Hartford with performances, discussion panels, workshops, and film screenings by notable artists.
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Carden Super Spectacular Circus in Owensboro
The Carden Super Spectacular Circus offers a vibrant lineup of circus performances set to take place at the Owensboro Sportscenter.
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