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Owensboro
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Burger Week began with around 50 local restaurants participating to offer signature $8 burgers, aiming to boost local business support and culinary exploration. 14 News
- ➤ Ford Avenue will be closed from March 10 for 3-4 days for sewer repairs, with traffic detours in place. City of Owensboro
- ➤ The Midtown East Neighborhood Alliance is organizing a cleanup on March 15 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., encouraging residents to help beautify the area, with the Sanitation Department offering free curbside pick-up for large items. City of Owensboro
- ➤ Sutton Elementary students in Owensboro, KY, conduct their 10th annual 'Friends With Paws' fundraiser to support animal shelters in memory of beloved staff member Melissa Baber. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Friday After 5 will return to Owensboro's riverfront for its 29th season starting May 16, offering live music every Friday through August 1. 44 News
- ➤ The Daviess County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications until March 19 for the second class of the Citizens Academy, offering an 8-week program to familiarize residents with law enforcement operations. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ComposeArts will present 'Thy Will Be Done, an Easter Oratorio,' narrating the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through music at RiverPark Center on March 31 at 7 p.m. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ The 'Happy Together' Tour, featuring iconic acts from the '60s and '70s, will perform at the RiverPark Center in Owensboro on August 12. 14 News
- ➤ Kentucky Sound Stage introduces a groundbreaking virtual production stage in Owensboro, featuring advanced, real-time visual effects technology, making high-end film production accessible to a wider range of creators. The Owensboro Times
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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.
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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.
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Owensboro Dance Theater: Willy Wonka and the Golden Ticket
The Owensboro Dance Theater presents a spring production of Willy Wonka and the Golden Ticket, showcasing a captivating dance performance for the community.
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The Travelin' McCourys Concert
The Travelin' McCourys will perform at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro.
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2025 Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
The 2025 Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K features a flat and fast race route in Owensboro, KY, with an inclusive Steps Division for individuals with disabilities.
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Owensboro Flea Market Grand Opening
2-6 p.m. | Owensboro Convention Center | Free entry | Discover 250+ booths filled with incredible bargains and unique treasures at this exciting flea market event.
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Easter Oratorio: Thy Will Be Done
7-8 p.m. | RiverPark Center | Cost information not provided | Experience a powerful Easter oratorio depicting Christ’s journey through betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection.
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