Good morning, Owensboro.

Two local dads are competing in the Super Dad contest to win $25,000 for charity—Cody Williams will donate to Buddy Ball, and Steven Breivogel will support Courtstrong; voters can help by casting their ballots.

Today, the Senior Community Center honored local service winners and raised over $59,000 at its Silver Salute Gala at 3001 West 2nd Street.

The sold-out event featured live entertainment and activities as the new center prepares to open Oct. 19 with free memberships for residents age 60+.

Crossroads, an Owensboro nonprofit serving those in need, is hosting a food drive to stock its pantry from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

15 at a local venue, inviting neighbors to bring donations for community support.

Franklin Street hosts the 105th Fall Festival today where over 100 nonprofits serve treats like deep-fried Oreos and pronto pups.

Locals can explore diverse foods in this annual community celebration.

Johnny I’s Pizzeria is opening in December at 2710 Heartland Xing Blvd, in the former MOD Pizza space, where owner John Iracane uses Brooklyn techniques to craft a welcoming Italian bistro.

He will launch with online orders as he perfects the menu+.

Grammy-winning bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers will perform tomorrow at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame + Museum in Owensboro.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. with ticket prices at $42 for preferred seating and $35 for reserved seating.

Local artist Frederica Diane Huff opened her exhibit Near and Far: An Artist’s Travel Journal yesterday at the Owensboro Convention Center, showcasing art inspired by travels from Kentucky to Egypt; the free display runs through Nov.

30 (open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Nearly 50 young performers from RiverPark Center’s Theatre Academy performed Alice in Wonderland JR. in two nearly sold-out shows for roughly 2,800 students on Oct.

7, marking the first performance that merged the Theatre Academy with Arts Teach Kids to expand summer programming for local youth.

With Fall Break starting Friday, Owensboro families traveling to the Gulf Coast face weather uncertainty as Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later, prompting officials to warn of high winds and heavy surf (check official forecasts for travel advisories).

Owensboro Health Foundation and Downtown Owensboro have launched the Paint the Town Pink campaign to help local cancer patients through fundraising events hosted by businesses this October + it leads into the annual Give Cancer the Boot fundraiser on Nov.

14 at the Convention Center.

Duane Richeson is Owensboro Catholic softball’s new head coach and begins his first high school coaching role after a year as an assistant with Apollo.

He plans to bring more structure and accountability to the Lady Aces as he leads a new era for the team.

Football games are set for tonight as McLean County hosts Hancock County and Owensboro Catholic faces Fort Knox, with Apollo scheduled to host Madisonville-North Hopkins tomorrow.

Coaches stress strong starts and key plays to fuel momentum in district play.