Take advantage of this opportunity and clean out your garage at home! Tox Away Day is a free collection event for household hazardous waste. Items like batteries, lawn chemicals, and cleaning products should NOT go out…
Tobacco Harvest Nears Completion in Daviess County
Historically, Daviess County was a large producer of Burley tobacco, used primarily for the manufacture of cigarettes. With the decline in cigarette consumption in the United States, the demand for Burley tobacco has fallen substantially. As…
Premier Canine Aquatics Competition Headed to Panther Creek Park
Daviess County Parks & Recreation is excited to bring a new festival to Owensboro this weekend. Pups In The Park will feature a dock diving competition, American Kennel Club (AKC) events, trainer demonstrations, a microchip clinic,…
Daviess County Receives Recovery Ready Designation
The City of Owensboro and Daviess County have been designated as Recovery Ready Communities by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Dr. RonSonlyn Clark joined Governor Andy Beshear for the announcement on Monday, September 16. The Governor certified…
Non-Profit Application Available for Christmas at Panther Creek
Daviess County non-profit organizations can apply for a fundraising opportunity in conjunction with “Christmas at Panther Creek.” The holiday light display will run from Friday, November 29 to Wednesday, January 1 at Panther Creek Park in…
Pups In The Park Adoption Special
Ahead of Pups In The Park, Daviess County Animal Care & Control is offering an adoption special. Adult dogs and cats may be adopted for no fee at the Animal Shelter on Highway 81. For puppies…
Tox Away Day to Divert Household Hazardous Waste
Daviess County Fiscal Court will sponsor a Tox Away Day on Saturday, September 28. It's an effort to divert household hazardous waste from the Landfill. Daviess County residents should bring items to the Operations Center on…
Parade Planned for Owensboro World War II Veteran
Help us celebrate the second oldest living veteran from Daviess County. A parade is planned for James Wimsatt on Wednesday, September 18 at 1 p.m. Make your way to Veterans Boulevard on the Owensboro riverfront to…
Former U.S. Bank Building Added As Voting Center
The Daviess County Clerk’s Office has finalized the list of 14 voting centers for the General Election on November 5, 2024. The former U.S. Bank building at 4801 Frederica Street is the newest polling location, replacing…
Take A Kid Outdoors Draws Dozens of Families
Dozens of families attended the annual Take A Kid Outdoors event at the Mattingly Target Shooting Range. This free event includes a variety of activities, from fishing and archery to ATV safety and the opportunity to…
Repainting the Knottsville Water Tower
Improvements are planned for a major landmark in Knottsville. The 750,000 gallon water tank on Highway 144 is being repainted. The East Daviess County Water Association will transition from blue to white on the tank exterior.…
Nighttime Closure Planned for Highland Pointe Drive
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning nighttime closures of Highland Pointe Drive as part of the KY-54 widening project. Crews will block the entrance to Highland Pointe from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.…
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