Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beverly's Hearty Slice provided 10 needy families in Owensboro with packages containing food, toiletries, and vitamins during a second winter storm. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ The Goodfellows Club of Owensboro's annual Christmas roll call campaign raised over $265K to support children in Daviess County year-round. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ The Owensboro Parks & Recreation Advisory Board announces its 2025 meeting schedule with sessions on January 15, May 14, and September 17 at the Administrative Center. City of Owensboro
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An overturned vehicle is blocking East 4th Street in Owensboro with no injuries reported, causing traffic detours and requiring several hours for pole repair. TriStateHomepage.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visit Owensboro has launched a new interactive feature on its website showcasing the rich history of bourbon in Daviess County, utilizing local experts and historical research. 44 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Hocker family is considering selling Wesleyan Park Plaza, a significant Owensboro commercial development, through market testing with Marcus & Millichap. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear announced a collective $2 million in funding from the Regional Marketing and Matching Funds Program to 87 tourism organizations across Kentucky to support the state's $13.8 billion tourism industry. The Owensboro Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Metropolitan Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved amendments for solar farm development in Daviess County to protect agricultural land and enforce stricter decommissioning policies. 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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