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Owensboro
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today the Knottsville Lions Club installed a new flag retirement drop box outside the Knottsville Fire Department to give residents a respectful way to retire worn out American flags ahead of Memorial Day. Club members built the box and will deliver collected flags to the local VFW for formal disposal — they also honor veterans and support local families in need. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro native Reagan Durham is challenging herself to make 15,000 basketball shots to raise funds for three local charities—Play Like A Girl, Saving Paws Animal Rescue, and St. Jude’s. She has made nearly 3,000 shots so far and plans to shoot between 200 and 250 shots each day to help support her community. The Owensboro Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 165 in Daviess County at around 7:23 p.m. on Sunday—finding a passenger car fully involved and quickly putting out the flames with no injuries reported. TriStateHomepage.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jeremy Newcom joined Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance in July 2024 and now works from an office at 2645 Frederica Street inside Gavin Roberts’s agency to offer auto, home, life, health, earthquake and flood insurance to Owensboro families and businesses. He has a strong local commitment—helping clients, including those recovering from severe hail storms, secure the coverage they need. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LEAP Services opened on Jan. 29 at 1858 Triplett Street and now offers a Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program that helps local adults with severe mental illness through group therapy, life skills training, and social activities. The center will host a grand opening open house on Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—with tours, live music, and a ribbon cutting at 12:15, and it is accepting donations for displaced Davco Personal Care Home residents. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro native Aisha Merchant teamed with Arden Dethridge at Greenwood to win the girls’ doubles tennis State Championship last week by winning all six matches without dropping a set—she comes from a family of tennis players and both seniors will soon compete in the team state competition while preparing for college play. The Owensboro Times
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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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