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Thursday, February 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Fresh Start for Women in Owensboro will host a Tea Party Fundraiser on March 1 to support transitional housing for single women and their children.  14 News
  • The Owensboro Fire Department is hosting an open house on March 1 to showcase equipment, answer questions, and explain the hiring process.  14 News
  • Windy Hollow Biscuit House plans a special tribute to Sarah Strode Elliott during the 2025 Owensboro Burger Week by creating a commemorative burger and donating proceeds to a local animal shelter in her honor.  WOMI Owensboro

CRIME NEWS

  • Matthew Constant, the former Owensboro Public Schools Superintendent, pleaded guilty to charges including sexual exploitation of a minor, with sentencing scheduled for May.  14 News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Four high school seniors from Owensboro and Daviess County have become finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition, joining about 15,000 students nationwide in the next phase.  The Owensboro Times

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A large crowd gathered for the opening of Owensboro Racing & Gaming, with a line of people waiting to enter stretching down the building.  Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Girls Day Out Shopping Event

    A shopping event featuring a variety of vendors, door prizes, and lunch options at the Owensboro Convention Center.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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  • 10th Annual Eastern S3DA Indoor National Championship

    This event features the prestigious S3DA Indoor National Championship where archery students compete for the title of National Indoor Champion in a well-structured tournament format.

    Thu, 2/27/25

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  • Jim Gaffigan Live at RiverPark Center

    Comedian Jim Gaffigan will perform live at the RiverPark Center in Owensboro.

    Mon, 3/3/25

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  • YOUTH 2000 Retreat

    The YOUTH 2000 Retreat aims to deepen young people's relationship with Jesus Christ through talks, music, Mass, and discussions, set to take place at Brescia University.

    Fri, 3/14/25

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  • 2025 Kentucky State Fiddle Championship

    The Kentucky State Fiddle Championship features multiple contest categories with cash prizes, held at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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