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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Owensboro city officials have approved the purchase of two riverfront properties for about $4.2 million to encourage downtown development.  14 News
  • Owensboro Middle and High School students spread holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols and distributing cards to nursing home residents across the county.  44 News
  • An anonymous donor will match up to $2,000 in Red Kettle donations at the Owensboro Walmart to benefit The Salvation Army's community support programs.  44 News
  • The Daniel Pitino Shelter in Owensboro calls for community support due to increased demand during the colder months, highlighting the importance of donations and volunteer work.  44 News
  • Local law enforcement and children teamed up at a Walmart in Kentucky for the 'Shop With a Cop' event, organized by the Fraternal Order of Police, to pick holiday gifts, benefiting around 115 children with a mix of toys and necessities.  The Owensboro Times
  • Nearly 70 students from Owensboro Middle and High Schools visited Fern Terra nursing home to spread holiday cheer.  Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

EDUCATION NEWS

  • College View Middle School is closed today due to a power outage, with arrangements made for students' transportation home.  The Owensboro Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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