Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
Good morning, Owensboro.
🏘️ Community
Catholic Charities USA will open its People of Hope Museum, a traveling interactive exhibit about poverty, service, and faith, on Sunday, July 26 at Owensboro Convention Center’s Front Plaza (events continue with a health fair on Monday, July 27 and a food giveaway on Tuesday, July 28).
Habitat for Humanity Owensboro-Daviess County held a dedication ceremony on Friday at 10 a.m. at 2750 Carter Community Court when a retired local woman received the keys to her new home + marking a milestone in affordable housing efforts.
Children of God Academy plans to build a residential campus for foster and at-risk youth.
It invites the Owensboro-Daviess County community (to help restore stability and create new opportunities) as part of a transformative child welfare initiative.
💼 Business
Reid’s Orchard reports its best peach harvest in a decade as favorable weather allowed growers to thin 90% of the peaches to let larger ones develop; Billy Reid (the fourth-generation owner) said production now includes an upcoming apple harvest in September.
🏥 Health
Health officials say that shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell has been linked to nearly 400 Cyclospora infections in Kentucky; nationwide, over 7,000 cases have been reported since May 1 — the chain has removed the ingredient pending further testing.
Health First Community Health Center will offer back-to-school physicals, immunizations and well-child exams at Providence (July 22), Princeton (July 28) and Owensboro (July 30) from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.; appointments are required and children will also receive free school supplies.
City officials advised all customers served by Whitesville Water Works to boil water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and preparing food as the advisory remains in effect until further notice.
Public health officials confirmed that lettuce from a supplier used by Taco Bell may carry cyclospora—a parasite that can cause diarrhea—at locations such as those in Kentucky.
Taco Bell has stopped using the lettuce while the Food and Drug Administration continues its investigation.
🏈 Sports
The 53rd Owensboro Dust Bowl began Friday with 35 teams playing community basketball in a week-long tournament.
Games run nightly at Kendall Perkins Park — shifting to the Dugan Best Rec Center if weather requires until July 25.
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