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Hundreds of families + friends of Green River Area Down Syndrome Association clients filled McConnell Plaza on the riverfront Saturday morning for GRADSA's annual Buddy Walk to raise awareness and support for local participants.

WBKR's 50th Annual Christmas Wish will accept letters for families in need through Monday, Nov.

30; submit online or mail or drop off letters to Christmas Wish (3301 Frederica Street). The public office opens Monday, Nov. 30 and will be open Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23.

Four candidates for the OPS School Board — Andy Gamblin, Tyler Sagardoy, Jeremy Luckett, and Ashley Kirtley Johnson — answered three questions about priorities, taxes, and discipline ahead of the Nov.

3 election; early voting runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today at the Owensboro Sportscenter (1215 Hickman Avenue) and polls will be open Nov. 3 from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Two lifelong Owensboro friends dressed as Modern Family's Cam and Mitchell for a Halloween party, posted a TikTok recreation, and actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson commented on their wigs.

Owensboro Times published Q&As with District 2 school board candidates Tom Payne and Alex King outlining their plans on academics, taxes, and discipline.

Early voting is available today, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Owensboro Sportscenter (1215 Hickman Ave.), and Election Day is Nov. 3 with polls open 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Support local small businesses for free by referring friends, writing positive online reviews, and sharing or tagging them on social media; these simple actions boost their reach + keep more money circulating in the community.

The Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County will host a free Fall Festival on Election Day from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at its new building, 3001 W.

Second St.

Trick-or-treating in Owensboro is scheduled today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with neighboring hours of Henderson 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Mt. Vernon 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Evansville and Newburgh 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.