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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carla Shelton, an administrative aide at the Owensboro Fire Department, was awarded the 2024 Cap Gardner Employee of the Year for her dedication and professionalism. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Daviess County Animal Care & Control offers $25 adoptions for all pets, including spaying/neutering, microchipping, and vaccinations through December 31. Daviess County
- ➤ Local businesses in Owensboro-Daviess County collaborate with Habitat for Humanity to support the 'Holes to Homes' fundraising event aimed at building homes. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cadillac Restaurant on West Second Street was heavily damaged by a fire late Sunday evening on Dec. 16, 2024. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Convention Center will host 'Dinosaur Adventure' on Dec. 21-22, offering interactive and educational activities centered around prehistoric life. 44 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro sells city-owned property for $1.99M to facilitate the development of commercial sites by national retailers on Fairview Drive. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brescia University appoints Madison Silvert as its 6th President, succeeding the retiring Fr. Larry Hostetter before the end of the academic year. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro city officials are buying a downtown property for $4.2 million to spur growth along the riverfront by redeveloping it into a new project. The Owensboro Times
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hancock County secured a victory against Trinity with a 52-48 score, while Daviess County was narrowly defeated by Breckinridge County with a 55-52 score in girls' basketball matches. The Owensboro Times
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7th Annual Breakfast with Santa
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Louisa May Alcott
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