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Owensboro
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reagan Durham, a 5th grade student from Owensboro, made 15,000 shots over summer break and raised more than $5,000 for three charities by practicing early mornings, late nights, and on vacation. Her fundraiser remains open to support Play Like a Girl (promoting girls' sports), Saving Paws Animal Rescue, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. WOMI Owensboro
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new breakfast and lunch food truck, Breakfast Express LLC, made its debut at the Moreland Park car show last weekend and served stuffed pancakes, BLTs, and biscuits and gravy — pleasing local residents. Owner Anna said she will update the menu with crowd favorites and continue serving quick meals. WOMI Owensboro
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Owensboro and the GOEDC signed a purchase agreement in June for the 121-acre Massie Property—poised to be the largest publicly controlled industrial site in the area. The agreement will go to the Board of Commissioners for approval on Tuesday and covers land north of West Parrish Avenue and west of the U.S. 60 Bypass. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hager Preschool earned a five-star honor from the Kentucky Board of Education — the highest rating given by Kentucky All Stars — for its early childhood program. Registration for new students remains open at Owensboro Public Schools. TriStateHomepage.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Board of Commissioners adopted revised sidewalk policies on Tuesday to lower repair costs and speed up fixes by having the city use its own contractor instead of residents hiring one. City Manager Nate Pagan said the new plan lets the Sidewalk Committee set cost shares each year—potentially making repairs easier for homeowners. 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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Billy Strings & Bryan Sutton Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Ticket lottery — Enjoy a night of soul-stirring music and celebrate the release of a new album from Grammy winners Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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