Good morning, Owensboro.

The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce & partners are launching Get On Board, a program offering training, mentorship & interactive sessions to prepare emerging leaders for nonprofit boards.

The inaugural 2027 cohort includes 14 local participants who will gain skills & hands-on experience through board meetings and volunteer events.

The $2.3M Pickle Plex at Ben Hawes Park, featuring 18 courts, will open later this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony (Parks and Recreation Director Amanda Rogers confirmed) while a $196K driving range is also planned.

The Women’s Guild of Owensboro awarded $36,500 in grants today to 14 local nonprofits supporting the health and well-being of women and children, using funds raised at its annual spring luncheon and announcing a long-term Habitat for Humanity partnership to build a local home.

Eight local women ages 60 to 74 applied for a unique Blind Date Photoshoot Experience in Owensboro; the event is set for Oct.

31 and Nov. 15 to give singles a chance to meet and share a memorable photoshoot.

Preservation Station, located at 9661 Highway 56, welcomes families to explore antiques, vintage treasures, arts and crafts, plus a family restaurant for a nostalgic fall outing today; the vendor mall is open Thursday–Sunday (10 a.m.–5 p.m. with restaurant hours of Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.).

Employees confirmed on Friday that the last KFC at 3212 Highway 54 closed permanently, marking a major change for local dining options.

Kentucky Honey Farms’ honey appeared on the shelves at the new Publix in Owensboro on Oct.

3—expanding the farm’s reach while serving rising local demand. Owner Jake Osborne said the business will add more bee colonies and production upgrades to meet growing orders.

Clark Distributing Co. has bought 11.69 acres in MidAmerica Airpark and plans to build a 26,000 sqft distribution facility, the company announced this week.

Michelle Phillips, a Boonville resident, beat breast cancer twice and now urges local women to schedule regular mammograms after facing treatment challenges in 2002 and 2024 (insurance delays affected her care).

She stresses early detection and self-advocacy at Owensboro Health Mammography.

A local guide details 15 family-friendly fall day trips near Owensboro, featuring scenic rides + indoor attractions from Holiday World’s Halloween events to Mammoth Cave tours.

Readers are advised to verify hours and seasonal schedules before planning their trips.

A 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 45 Booth Field Road near Ben Hawes Park is on sale for $549,900.

The custom-built house, built in 2008, features an in-ground pool, detached shop (with a one-bedroom apartment), and spacious living areas.

Apollo suffered a 60-14 defeat to Madisonville-North Hopkins today as the Eagles, missing star quarterback (Max Johnson), struggled to secure turns before their bye week; they will host Marshall County on Oct.

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Owensboro Sportscenter is hosting Armored Medieval Martial Arts today where 10 battles featuring knights with swords, maces and shields will take place inside an iron cage starting at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.