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Owensboro
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bluegrass Legends Experience III is a multi-day event running from August 15 to today at Moreland Park and the Owensboro Sportscenter with a car show featuring over 800 vehicles, live music, vendors, food trucks and a swap meet — benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The award ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. inside the sportscenter. 44 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Halloween returns to Owensboro this fall by opening a store in the former Joann Fabrics building at 5241 Frederica Street, Suite 3 — customers are advised to check the Spirit website for the most up-to-date details as store hours expand closer to the holiday. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Meg Shaffer, an Owensboro native who loved reading from an early age, became a national bestseller and credits her supportive school system & library for sparking her writing career. She will release a new standalone novel next year to share more stories with readers. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sheriff's Office and Oliver's Heroes K-9 dedicated the new Joe Sells K-9 Training Facility at 5900 Kansas Road on August 16th—honoring Joe Sells, the founder of Oliver's Heroes who supported the department's K-9 program—with Sheriff Noah Robinson delivering remarks, a K-9 demonstration, and a donor lunch. Officials said the event celebrated community support and marked a new chapter in local K-9 training. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County girls’ golf finished third at the Eagle Invitational today with a team score of 321—six strokes behind first-place Marshall County as they used the tournament to prepare for Semi-State amid rough course conditions. The Owensboro Times
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Josh Merritt Live at RiverPark Center
6-10 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt bluegrass music from Kentucky's own Josh Merritt.
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Josh Merritt at Lock & Keel
7-11 p.m. — Lock & Keel Pub — Cost info not listed — Experience authentic Kentucky bluegrass with heartfelt stories from artist Josh Merritt.
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Forever a Difference Maker Gala & Auction
5:30 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Ticket purchase required — An elegant evening featuring auctions, dinner, and honoring local Difference Makers supporting people with disabilities.
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Fall Market at Preservation Station
10 AM – 5 PM — Preservation Station — Free entry — Immerse in autumn vibes with local artisans and vintage treasures at this unique market.
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Jason Carter Band Concert
7-10 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — $20-25 — Experience the award-winning fiddler from the Del McCoury Band in a night of exceptional bluegrass music.
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