Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
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🏘️ Community
During WKDQ Veteran Tribute Week, Navy Veteran Andy Damin from Evansville shared his cherished care package memories and insights about military camaraderie on WKDQ's local broadcast.
His account connects the community with the spirit of service.
An estate sale of former Sen. Wendell Ford’s and his late wife Ruby Jean Ford’s personal items will run next week at the Ford family home, 2017 Fieldcrest Drive.
Sale hours are Wed–Fri, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering memorabilia, furniture and antiques.
Dream Riders of Kentucky based in Philpot named 21-year-old Haley Rigling as its new program manager — making her the youngest to hold the role — and she will officially assume full-time duties in mid-May after 7 years of volunteer work supporting equine-assisted therapy programs.
The Owensboro Human Relations Commission and the Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County are partnering on two events for seniors— a resource fair and a session on when protections apply— later this month.
🎭 Culture
Residents can preview Maui’s Indoor Theme Park today and tomorrow from noon to 9 p.m. at a facility on Frederica Street in the former Towne Square Mall — with a grand opening scheduled for May 8.
🏈 Sports
Apollo’s boys varsity finished third and girls placed fifth at today’s track meet with 14 high schools competing.
Top runners like Giuliana Moore (200m winner) and Noah Gray (3200m winner) led Apollo’s performance, while Warren East and Tell City won the boys and girls competitions respectively.
May 1 softball games saw Apollo defeat Logan County 14-4, Owensboro Catholic rally to beat Christian County 4-2, and Breckinridge overcome McLean 8-6.
Tyler Hall and Maddie Alvey led strong plays as local teams shown off their skills.
🎉 Owensboro Events
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Panthers after Dark: Full Moon Hike
8-10 p.m. — Panther Creek Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly, leisurely hike under the moonlight with well-behaved dogs and kids welcome.
Partners in Hope Cancer Benefit Concert
12-6 p.m. — Windy Hollow Speedway — Entry fee to support patients — Enjoy a day of music, poker runs, and family fun for a great cause.
Johnson Dance Studio 50th Anniversary Recital
2:45-5:45 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Admission details not provided — Celebrate five decades of dance excellence with a memorable recital.
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