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Owensboro
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Christmas Wish program provides opportunities for community involvement during the holidays through volunteering and donations, helping families in need experience joy. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Girl Scout Troop 1592 hosts an annual breakfast featuring pancakes and a chance to meet Santa, aimed at supporting community needs through a fundraiser. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The Opportunity Center in Owensboro is reviving Pinocchio’s Deli, a pioneering restaurant staffed by individuals with disabilities, through a one-day pop-up event to offer job training and customer interaction experiences. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Daviess County Fire Department enhances ice rescue capabilities with new Ice Commander Rescue Suits and an NRS ASR 155 Rescue Boat. Daviess County
- ➤ Daviess County Animal Care & Control introduces December promotions including sponsored adoption fees, reduced fees for young pets, and no-cost spay services for specific categories, aiming to support animal welfare. Daviess County
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A small shed fire in Owensboro was extinguished in 45 minutes, but the shed was deemed unsalvageable. TriStateHomepage.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro, Kentucky is set to be the filming location for an upcoming Hallmark or Lifetime Christmas movie, with a call for local background actors. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro's new Empowerment Academy aims to provide homeless students with stable housing to focus on education and career development, with an open house attracting 200 attendees. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro amends its transient room tax ordinance to improve tax collection from Airbnb and other short-term rentals, addressing revenue losses and fairness. The Owensboro Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Madeline’s Specialty Sweets, a new bakery offering a fully gluten-free menu, has opened in Owensboro, catering to those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or seeking healthier options. The Owensboro Times
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Candy Cane Hunt and Christmas Celebration
This family-friendly event features a candy cane hunt, a visit with Santa Claus, and live music within the festive setting of Jim Lambert Pioneer Village at Yellow Creek Park.
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ODT's German American Bank Nutcracker Performance
Experience the enchanting adaptation of 'The German American Bank Nutcracker' featuring over 200 cast members and stunning digital backdrops that bring E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic tale to life.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas Performance
Experience the heartwarming holiday classic 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' in Owensboro, KY at the RiverPark Center.
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Owensboro Symphony: Home for the Holidays Concert
Experience a festive evening with Tony-nominated singer Liz Callaway, the Owensboro Symphony, and various orchestral groups as they celebrate the holiday season.
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Harlem Globetrotters World Tour
The Original Harlem Globetrotters will showcase their extraordinary basketball skills and engaging entertainment during their action-packed World Tour.
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7th Annual Breakfast with Santa
Families are invited to enjoy a festive breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, and the opportunity for children to meet Santa Claus, along with supporting a local charity through toy donations.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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