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Owensboro
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital held its annual NICU Reunion—families gathered to celebrate with gumdrops, lollipops and candy decor filling the first floor. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ At Smother’s Park in Owensboro last Sunday, community members held a ceremony to honor fallen U.S. Navy Petty Officer Jared Craig—who died October 2nd, 2013 while serving in Florida—as part of National Gold Star Mothers and Family Day, with a flag presentation, choir performance, and gun salute marking the event. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ The West Side Nut Club says Library Park—located on West Franklin Street—will soon be filled with carnival rides and games as some of the 34 rides begin to arrive. The fall festival will run from October 6 to 11 and will feature a new digital ride ticketing system with half pot tickets available online. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ Shirley’s Pizza was a beloved community hub in Owensboro during the ’70s and ’80s—Shirley Jolly ran the shop while balancing raising five children, farming, and supporting her husband’s career, and locals gathered there for food and friendly conversation. She faced challenges including a burglary and long work hours before selling the restaurant in 1986, leaving a lasting legacy in the community. The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sunset Elder Law opened in Owensboro to offer estate planning and long-term care services that help families protect their assets—attorney Kurtis Sunset started the firm earlier this year and his team provides free 30-minute consultations. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Higgins family will launch Magnolia Mercantile— a new general store at 103 West 3rd Street set to open mid-October that offers gelato, wine, grab-and-go lunches and Kentucky-made goods for both locals and visitors. Son Jack will manage daily operations while the store also hosts pop-up vendors and workshops to serve the community. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Encore Musicals of Owensboro presented Anne of Green Gables: The Musical this weekend at the Jack T. Wells Center — the production used round staging and immersive lighting, sound, and costume design to bring L.M. Montgomery’s classic story to life. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Pink Mic Project is a new event to raise cancer awareness and support local patients, scheduled for October 2 from 3-6 p.m. at Cromwell Media on Tamarack Road; organized by Owensboro Health with broadcaster and breast cancer survivor Erin Owen—who aims to connect residents with screenings and local resources—the event will feature a live broadcast on 100.5 The Party, informational booths, and a silent auction with prizes for fundraising. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro Health Regional Hospital hosted its annual NICU Reunion on Sunday, filling the space with bright Candy Adventures decorations such as gingerbread houses and oversized lollipops. More than 800 people, including about 260 NICU graduates, gathered to celebrate milestones and share happy memories — the event will take place every September. The Owensboro Times
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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