Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Owensboro.
Precision Exotics offers Owensboro Air Show visitors the chance to drive or ride in supercars at Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport today from 9 a.m. to noon and on Sunday.
The experience costs $299, requires a valid driver’s license and proof of full-coverage auto insurance, and includes professional instruction.
The Opportunity Center of Owensboro will host a free Health & Wellness Resource Fair on Wednesday, Sept.
16 at 10 a.m. at 1101 East Byers Avenue. The event will connect individuals with special needs and families to local services in health care, fitness and financial wellness that include interactive activities.
Gray Sky Music, the Owensboro recording studio owned by Matt and Nicole Gray, recorded Donatello's lines for Nickelodeon's Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles thanks to Evansville actor Charlie Palmer's referral; the studio is already recording season two episodes ahead of their Nick Jr. release.
Marty the Pizza Guy, who writes songs all about pizza, fuels local excitement as Owensboro Pizza Week begins this week at downtown venues (his catchy tunes add a tasty twist to the event).
Daviess County Public Schools guidance counselor Keith Johnson (a local aviation enthusiast) took a Hometown Hero flight with the Thunderbirds today at MidAmerica Jet as friends and family watched his special moment.
Owensboro Fire Department members climbed 2,200 steps & 110 flights at Station 3 on Sept.
11 to honor first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. The climb equaled 44 trips up and down the tower in remembrance of their sacrifice.
A longtime Owensboro dental practice rebranded as River City Dentistry and will continue to offer care from the same doctors and staff at 3723 S.
Griffith Ave. The practice has served local families for over 40 years and will honor its river heritage.
Owensboro Catholic beat Owensboro 35-7 on Saturday, Sept.
12 at Steele Stadium as its ground game rushed for 223 yards + 4 touchdowns before a packed crowd witnessed the team overcome turnovers. Coach Jason Morris said the running attack was key to their win.
Apollo won 43-0 when lightning ended the game early (at 2.5 quarters played) and head coach John Edge praised the team's clean play, highlighted by John Milburn's 100-yard rush and three rushing touchdowns.
The Eagles will face Muhlenberg County next Friday in a district matchup.
Owensboro Catholic boys golf qualified for the Kentucky Golf Coaches Association All-State Tournament today at University Club of Kentucky (their first-ever qualification) after earning a narrow spot.
Daviess County girls golf also qualified, riding a youth movement and a strong season as the tournament continues into tomorrow.
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