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Owensboro
Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteer Owensboro will launch Be Change For The Child on April 24 at Cromwell Media event space — 1115 Tamarack Road — to support children in crisis during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Nine local nonprofits will take part in the event that will offer live music, radio interviews, giveaways, a food truck and family-friendly activities, with radio broadcasts for those who cannot attend in person. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Great Race Spring Rally will take place in downtown Owensboro from May 2nd through May 4th with 83 classic cars racing back into town on Saturday, May 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST—live music, food trucks, and mobile bars will offer local fare at the event. WOMI Owensboro
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Berry Home Solutions has built a strong reputation here by turning home improvement ideas into quality projects since 2014. Owner Randall Berry began doing side jobs in 2012 and now offers services from roofing to remodeling—word of mouth has kept the business steady. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ William Benheimer, a Vietnam veteran who now works as a tour guide at the Evansville Wartime Museum, shared his Vietnam War story as Eyewitness News airs his interview today at 8 p.m. on the CW seven—he recalls grueling training at Fort Polk and a deadlier rocket attack on the mess hall that hurt 33 and killed 30, a memory that still shapes him. TriStateHomepage.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scott Lindsey, a teacher at St. Mary of the Woods School in Whitesville, built a music career by writing songs with Hall of Famers and recording tracks for national television shows — he now shares his experience with students while working on a new solo album titled 'ME'. The Owensboro Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet released its high water report for Sunday, April 20, and officials said roads remained flooded in several counties even though flood waters started to drop. High water signs mark many state routes in counties such as Daviess, Henderson, and McLean as crews continue to monitor conditions. TriStateHomepage.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Times Sports Awards is scheduled for May 4 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital to honor high school athletes and coaches for achievements in the 2024-25 season. Finalists are admitted free while guests pay $10, and local businesses can sponsor awards—RSVP is required. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Owensboro Times invites readers to vote for top male and female high school athletes in Week 5, with one player per team on the ballot. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Wednesday + voters may cast multiple votes to support their favorites. The Owensboro Times
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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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Craig Gerdes Music Performance
8 PM – 2 AM — Brasher's Little Nashville — Cost information not provided — Experience the raw and real sounds of Craig Gerdes and his band, a testament to the American highway.
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2025 Boston Terrier National Specialty Show
April 28th – May 2nd — Owensboro Convention Center — Check the link for entry fees and details — Showcase of the beloved Boston Terrier breed hosted by the Heartland Boston Terrier Club.
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Sutton Elementary Derby Day 5K
9:00 – 11:59 AM — Sutton Elementary School — $25-$30 — Participate in a fun-filled 5K and receive a free race shirt with early registration.
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Mother’s Day Brunch
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Pricing not specified — Celebrate Mom with a delightful brunch buffet and riverside views in an elegant setting.
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Touch-A-Truck Event
11 a.m. — Panther Creek Park — Free entry — Explore a variety of vehicles including police cars, fire engines, and heavy equipment at this family-friendly event.
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