Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Owensboro.
Reid’s Orchard, a six-generation family farm serving Owensboro for over 150 years, delivers its fresh peaches to the Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market today.
The orchard also offers vegetables, flowers, and seasonal events to connect with local customers & enrich community ties.
Kentucky Youth Chorale is hosting open auditions from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Third Baptist Church (527 Allen), marking its first open call since the group formed in 2008.
Estes special education teacher Nikki Janiak was named one of nine recipients of the 2027 Teacher Achievement Award from the Kentucky Department of Education and will be recognized on Sept.
9 in Frankfort (honoring her inclusive and collaborative approach).
Mary Carrico Catholic School students gathered on Friday morning to break ground on a nearly $1M expansion that will add four new early learning classrooms and improved security.
Construction will begin in the coming weeks and is set to complete before the 2027-28 school year.
Mary Carrico Catholic School and Diocese officials broke ground yesterday afternoon on a nearly $1 million expansion project in Knottsville.
A WalletHub study has ranked Owensboro Community and Technical College second among community colleges, moving up from third last year; the study compared over 610 schools (using cost and quality measures) and placed Madisonville first and Henderson tenth.
Kentucky officials report a suspected measles outbreak in Christian County after an unvaccinated person—possibly infected by an out-of-state visitor—is diagnosed.
Residents are urged to verify their vaccinations to protect themselves and their children.
Daviess County's Lady Panthers drew 2-2 with McCracken County today at the DC Classic.
Chealsy Frias-Garcia scored off Ellie Krebs' assist while Caroline Whitaker converted a penalty as goalie duo Delaney Maher & Kori Cecil made five saves; coach Paige Crisp said the young team gained valuable experience.
Owensboro won 4-0 over Apollo as Valor Smith scored twice in a game that marked the start of 9th District play, while Daviess County shut out Owensboro Catholic 5-0 with early goals and renewed efforts in the second half.
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