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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stewart Promotions announced the Owensboro Flea Market will open this weekend at the Owensboro Convention Center with over 275 vendor booths selling antiques, collectibles, jewelry and electronics. The market will run Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TriStateHomepage.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UniFirst will break ground on its $28 million expansion of the distribution and fulfillment center in Owensboro on Thursday, March 27 at 2:30 p.m. The project will add 109,000 square feet of space, upgrade equipment, and enhance personalization capabilities (2801 UniFirst Dr.). 44 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Parks and Recreation will cut the ribbon for the new Moreland Park playground on March 26 at 12:30 p.m. The nearly 7,000-square-foot playground features accessible play areas and special installations—partially funded by a state tire-derived products grant—and Lisa Evans from the Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet will assist with the event. City of Owensboro
- ➤ A contractor for the Transportation Cabinet began a cable maintenance project on the Natcher Bridge on March 24—with drivers now facing lane restrictions as all traffic moved to one northbound lane in each direction—and the agency will shift lanes to southbound use in late summer or early fall as the project is set to finish by March 2026. Daviess County
- ➤ Today the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will block Barron Drive KY2707 and Middleground Drive West at their meeting with Carter Road KY2698 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to install new traffic signals+ officials explained that special lower clearance mast arm poles were chosen because of high voltage lines and the signals will flash for about two weeks to help drivers adjust. 14 News
- ➤ Daviess County Fiscal Court unanimously approved upgrades at Stanley, Yellow Creek, and Panther Creek parks that include new lights for Stanley—new restroom construction at Yellow Creek where the current facility stays open—and replacement of shelters at both parks. The court awarded bids to Musarra & West Construction, LLC and has secured grant funding to reduce the county’s local cost. The Owensboro Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Gilles Family from Hill View Farms Meats in Owensboro shared their family recipe for a four layer cake passed down through three generations — the recipe uses sugar cookie mix, cream cheese, pudding, and whipped topping with an optional sprinkle of pecans and is easy to make. WOMI Owensboro
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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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KWC Multicultural Festival
2-6 p.m. — Kentucky Wesleyan College — Free entry — Celebrate diversity with music, food, and dance at this vibrant festival.
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The Cher Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the unforgettable music and glamour of Cher live on stage.
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Owensboro Symphony: Cosmic Worlds
7-9 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Ticket details available online — Embark on a cosmic adventure with John Williams' iconic film scores and Holst's epic The Planets.
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Tree Seedling Giveaway
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Yellow Creek Park — Free seedlings — Collect a variety of tree seedlings to enhance your outdoor space.
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