Don't miss this rare look at the working face of the Contained Landfill. Solid Waste Manager Travis Ricker is driving a 120,000 lb. trash compactor. It's a large tractor with spiked steel wheels that crushes and…
Vehicle Renewal Notices Late Arriving Due to Mail Delays
Is your vehicle due for renewal? Are you still waiting for your reminder notice? The Daviess County Clerk’s Office is notifying customers of a significant delay in mail delivery. The USPS regional sorting facility in Louisville…
Fiscal Court pledges new matching contribution to Senior Center
Daviess County Fiscal Court has pledged a $500,000 matching contribution to the Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County. A new facility is planned at the northeast corner of West Second Street and Carter Road, near the…
Fiscal Court to Acquire Property Adjacent to Shooting Range
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved a real estate purchase agreement for a 13-acre property in Maceo. The land is adjacent to the Mattingly Target Shooting Range, formerly known as the Daviess County Gun Club. County…
Fiscal Court Presents Checks from Christmas at Panther Creek
Daviess County Fiscal Court celebrated the 20th anniversary of Christmas at Panther Creek with check presentations on Thursday, January 23. The light display attracted more than 15,000 visitors to Panther Creek Park from November 29 to…
REAL ID Enforcement Begins May 7, 2025
Last week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published the final rule on REAL ID and confirmed enforcement will begin on the deadline. Starting on May 7, 2025, Kentuckians should present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license to…
Park Attendants Needed for 2025 Summer Season
Apply to be a Seasonal Park Attendant! This part-time job opportunity is available March - October with Daviess County Parks & Recreation. Candidates must be 18 years old with a valid driver's license and night/weekend availability.…
Clerk’s Office Processing Passport Applications
Going abroad this year? Consider the total time it will take to get a passport when you are booking travel. Routine service is estimated at 4-6 weeks but does not include mailing time. The Daviess County…
Final Section of Elevated Trail to be Rebuilt
The rehabilitation of the elevated trail network continues at Panther Creek Park. As weather permits, the parks department will rebuild the section between the Nature Lair Gazebo and the swinging bridge. This project involves the replacement…
Shooting Range to Reopen February 28
Sporting clays is a type of clay pigeon shooting that's often called "golf with a shotgun." Designed to mimic the unpredictability of bird hunting, shooters are presented with a diverse array of targets that fly through…
Board of Elections Sets Meeting Schedule for 2025
The Daviess County Board of Elections has set the meeting schedule for 2025, a non-election year. All meetings will be held at the Daviess County Courthouse in the 2nd floor Courtroom at 212 St. Ann Street.…
Road Crews Respond to Second Winter Storm
Daviess County Public Works is responding to the second winter storm in less than a week. After several years of relatively little winter weather, Daviess County has seen two significant accumulating snow events in a matter…
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