Daviess County will seek a state grant for a household hazardous waste disposal event. “We started doing this service three years ago,” explained David Smith, Director of Legislative Services. “It’s been very popular. It’s a chance…
Video: Truss Bridge Rehabilitation
Two 100-ft. long steel beams were delivered to Yellow Creek Park on Wednesday, March 17th. The beams will support the new deck of the iron truss bridge. The historic span provides access to the Nature Center…
Parks Department Accepting Shelter Reservations
Daviess County Parks & Recreation is accepting shelter reservations for the 2021 season. “We have plenty of shelters available for a lot of different events at both Panther Creek and Yellow Creek Park,” explained Parks Director…
Meeting Recap: County to seek utility assistance funding
Daviess County Fiscal Court will apply for utility assistance, as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Act. The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) will administer the application on the County’s behalf. If…
Free Paper Shredding Event
Are mounds of paper taking over your home or office? Gather up your old files, receipts, canceled checks and tax forms. Bring them to the Daviess County Shred-It Event on Friday, March 19th from 10am to…
Fiscal Court to apply for utility relief funds
Daviess County will apply for utility relief funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Program. The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) will administer the application on behalf of the Fiscal Court. The funding…
Road crews battle snowfall, frigid temperatures
Additional snowfall has made for slippery road conditions. Be careful if you have to travel. “We are hearing reports of anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow,” said County Engineer Mark Brasher. “Those roads that…
Prepare for extremely cold weather, slick travel conditions
Accumulating snowfall has ended across the region, but many roads remain snow covered. “We didn’t get as much snow as they predicted,” said Major Barry Smith of the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office. “However, all roads are…
Icy conditions, extremely cold weather expected
The National Weather Service has cancelled an Ice Storm Warning for Daviess County. However, roads remain slick and hazardous due to significant ice accumulation overnight. The sheriff’s office and road department have asked people to avoid…
Panel Discussion on Homelessness, White Flag
Conversation: Facing Homelessness in Daviess County A discussion on homelessness in Owensboro - Daviess County with Judge-Executive Al Mattingly, Owensboro Mayor Tom Watson, EMA Director Andy Ball, and Harry Pedigo with St. Benedict's Shelter and…
Fish & Wildlife stocks rainbow trout at county parks
On Tuesday, February 2nd, the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) added 750 rainbow trout to each of the lakes at Panther Creek Park and Yellow Creek Park. Both parks participate in the Fishing…
Fiscal Court set to reduce insurance tax
The Daviess County Fiscal Court had the first reading of an ordinance to lower the insurance premium license fee. “The current insurance premium rate for Daviess County is 8.9 percent,” explained Treasurer Jim Hendrix. “It consists…
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