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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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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.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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