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Monday, June 16th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Clean Green Portables, a local sanitation company with over 20 years of service for Owensboro events and job sites, is now under new ownership by Logan Higginson. Higginson—who grew up in the sanitation trade—plans to expand the fleet and upgrade operations while maintaining steady business. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Ashley Morris has grown Whipt Creations from a small catering startup into a thriving mobile food business with a new concessions trailer serving Southern comfort food at festivals and community events—she plans to expand into a full food trailer and open a brick-and-mortar restaurant as demand grows. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Will and Christy Chaney visited four local diners that proudly serve Owensboro's Breakfast Queens. Their review shows that each diner focuses on classic breakfast dishes—like eggs, bacon and pancakes—to honor longstanding family traditions. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Leadership Owensboro Class of 2026, a program that builds leadership skills and strengthens community ties. Applications will be sent to all nominees starting June 30 — final forms are due by July 29 as the nine-month program begins in September. The Owensboro Times
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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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Daviess County Fireworks Show
Evening hours — Yellow Creek Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display from a new vantage point for better views.
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