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Monday, May 26th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Army veteran Derek 'Doc' Van Tuyl leads an eleven mile Memorial Day walk starting at Smothers Park at 8:30 a.m.—he will read aloud the names of 128 fallen service members and display 250 American flags along the route to honor those lost in combat. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Islamic Center of Owensboro will host the second annual Faith Fest spring event this Friday at 1:30 p.m.—co-sponsored by the Owensboro Interfaith Center and the Owensboro-Daviess County Ministerial Association, the event will include an interfaith dialogue during Jummah prayer with guest speakers who will discuss the meaning of pilgrimage. After the talks—open to all—the public will join the conversation and help bring the community together. The Owensboro Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An early-morning single-vehicle crash on US 60 Wendell Ford Expressway near New Hartford Road in Daviess County left one person seriously injured and led to the arrest of driver Jose Perez Lopez for DUI and other charges—westbound lanes closed for over two hours during the investigation. 44 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chapter One Marketing began as a one-man business in a bedroom and now has five team members helping Owensboro businesses with logos, websites, photos and ads. Founder Tyler Mayfield grew the firm through partnerships — first with Hosiva Solutions and then with M2 Productions — and now works from a local office while also supporting nonprofits. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three local seniors—Matthew Dunlay of DCHS, Landon Block of Owensboro High and Jax Wethington of Owensboro Catholic—were named National Merit Scholarship winners as part of the March 25th National Merit Scholarship Program that selected 2,500 students from 15,000 finalists to receive a $2,500 award. Their achievement highlights years of hard work in academics and extracurricular activities. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County finished its regular season with a record of 23 to 3 and a perfect 9 to 0 in region play and is aiming for its sixth straight title as the 3rd Region Tournament begins today at 11 a.m. in Meade County, where the host school faces Butler County in the opening match. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro Middle School boys track won their second straight state championship with 51 points when the 4×800 relay scored three points in a key moment—Coach Anthony Tate praised his staff and said he will focus on returning athletes to defend the title next season. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Today, six of eight teams in the 3rd Region Baseball Tournament will kick off play at Trinity (Whitesville) at 10 am as narrow RPI gaps among teams make the field highly competitive with Muhlenberg County leading at 20-7 and pitchers like Dalton Brigance (0.67 ERA) standing out. Local matchups include the Red Devils, who swept Owensboro in the regular season, as teams face experienced opponents in a battle that will set the stage for the rest of the tournament. The Owensboro Times
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Neighborhood Sale - Locust Hill / Krystal Lane
12 PM — Owensboro Dugan Best Rec Center — Free entry — Discover neighborhood treasures at this community sale event.
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Firefly Festival: Know & Glow
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Western Kentucky Botanical Garden — Free entry — Learn about fireflies and enjoy crafts and activities for all ages while savoring delicious food from local vendors.
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River City Bike Expo
Manufacturer Displays — All day — Owensboro Convention Center — Varies — A thrilling weekend for bike enthusiasts featuring shows, competitions, and a tattoo expo.
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Strawberry Festival
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Cottage Farm Stand — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly day of live entertainment, 150+ vendors, and delicious fresh strawberries.
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Youth Basketball Camp By Breakthrough Basketball
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Check website for registration cost — Focus on skills like scoring moves and ball handling in a fun camp setting.
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Youth Basketball Camp by Breakthrough Basketball
9 AM – 3 PM — Owensboro Convention Center — Registration required — Improve your basketball skills with focused training and personalized coaching in a fun environment.
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Strides4CMV - Running for Ruth
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Joe Ford Nature Center — Registration fee applies — Participate in a meaningful run honoring Ruth and raising awareness for congenital CMV.
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Backyard Chickens Workshop in Owensboro
9 PM — Owensboro Dugan Best Rec Center — Free entry — Discover the joys of backyard chickens in a serene neighborhood setting.
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ROMP Festival Featuring The Dillards
8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Tickets required — Celebrate 22 years of bluegrass music in a picturesque setting at the ROMP Festival.
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