Good morning, Owensboro.

Friends of Sinners will host its 17th annual banquet on Nov.

10 at Grand Stable Event Venue in Philpot to raise funds for its recovery program in Owensboro and plans to build a new men’s facility. The event starts at 6 p.m. with testimonies, a guest speaker and dinner.

A comprehensive weekend guide lists yard sales, festivals and family events in the tri-state area with offerings in Owensboro, Henderson and other nearby counties, running Oct.

8 to 11. Events include Final Bike Night at American Legion Post 9 and Armored Medieval Martial Arts at Owensboro Sportscenter to engage members.

Owensboro Health Foundation and Downtown Owensboro invite local businesses to join the Paint the Town Pink initiative during October to support cancer patients and their families by hosting fundraising promotions; these efforts strengthen community support as Give Cancer the Boot returns on November 14 at the Convention Center.

The Owensboro YMCA received an $850K grant approved Thursday to expand its childcare program after recent closures left a shortage, boosting capacity from 40 to about 200 children.

The funding builds on earlier grants and will support a planned expansion opening in January 2028.

Tri-State veterans received local help this morning at the Veterans Fair (held at Owensboro SportsCenter) as over 20 local organizations provided important support and services to military members and their families.

The fall Tri-State Yard Sales & Events Guide highlights local festivals and yard sales across Owensboro and nearby areas from Oct.8-11, including free pumpkin decorating at Chick-fil-A Hwy 54, a bike night at American Legion Post 9, and live bluegrass shows for family fun.

Firefighters battled a fire at Cargill that spread to the roof at Owensboro Grain on October 8, responding around 2 p.m. to heavy smoke and soybean-fueled flames on the third floor while over 45 personnel + county crews continued fighting the blaze.

Ritzy’s celebrates 30 years at its South Frederica Street restaurant and 20 years at its Highway 54 outlet, marking decades of local nostalgia and classic car shows.

The chain launched in Owensboro in 1996 by Mike Courtney, and it remains a cherished local eatery.

Clark Distributing will build a 26,000 sqft distribution facility at MidAmerica Airpark after buying an 11.69-acre site, which advances the company’s local expansion.

Construction will begin by the end of 2026 & its old warehouse will serve as a food distribution site for the Green River Community Food Warehouse.

Opened Oct. 8 in Owensboro, Deadwood Manor is a 2,300 sqft haunted attraction with fifteen themed rooms, live actors, and waiver requirements + donation option for New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services.

Guests can visit on weeknights for Monster Mash and explore special photo op areas through Halloween.

Hyacinth House will host a vintage market from 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.

18 on 18th Street with at least 15 vendors offering vintage decor, art, and clothes & more. Vintage sellers can contact the venue on social media to reserve available spaces.

Teen Week 2026 Part Two starts Oct.

19 at the Daviess County Public Library and runs through Oct. 23, offering local youth sessions on career pathways, budgeting, financial aid, and job readiness. Educators will host mock interviews, resume workshops, and a job fair to help teens gain real-world skills.

Cate Gaddis, vice president at RiverValley Behavioral Health, received the 2026 Kelly Award on Oct.

8 in Frankfort for launching ASCEND—an initiative that gives Owensboro Public Schools’ special education students job-shadowing and career exploration opportunities.

Owensboro Catholic beat Fort Knox 68-0 on Friday, Oct.

9 with Dre’Mail Carothers throwing seven touchdowns and the defense forcing five turnovers — the team will use Fall Break next week before resuming their playoff push.