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Pioneer Planting at Lincoln Heritage Public Library
The Dale branch of Lincoln Heritage Public Library held a special storytime event July 8 to showcase some of the chores that would have been expected of a young Abe Lincoln. Interns Jaeger Loran and Ethan Bravo of the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial paid a visit in costume, with several pioneer instruments to help set the stage. Those interested in learning more about pioneer life are welcome to visit LBNM’s living historical farm this week, where interns will be hosting activities for all ages between the hours of 10 a.m. to noon.
Ky. abortion rights advocate says ‘Trump & Vance don’t care about women’ in new Biden ad
Hadley Duvall called out Daniel Cameron in a reelection ad for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear last year. Now, she’s taking on former Republican President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance.
Confused about displaced left turns? INDOT to host a class for drivers
HENDERSON, Ky – (WEHT) – A type of intersection, called a displaced left turn, is currently being built in Warrick County and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) wants to make sure drivers know how to navigate through it safely. The intersection at State Road 66 and Epworth road is currently being reconstructed to install […]
Popular ‘Summer Fest’ Returns to Owensboro, KY with Fun Changes
Last year, My Sister's Keeper, Owensboro's newest emergency shelter for women and children, held its inaugural Summer Fest fundraiser at The Cottage, just outside the city limits. Summer Fest 2023 was an all day food and music festival that raised money for the shelter, which opened earlier this year at 2820 4th Street. This year, the hours of Summer Fest have been scaled back, but the event is still going to be action-packed- from start to finish- with food, fun and entertainment.
A Dream Come True
Scenic Hills At The Monastery in Ferdinand had a big surprise for one of their residents. Jeremy Kramer, CNA, filled out “Live A Dream” card for resident Bob Greulich. Kramer stated in the card “If it has four wheels and goes fast, Bob is watching.”. The Life...
Mutts At Myriad: Woofstock!
Mutts At Myriad, the beloved collaborative community event by the Warrick Humane. Society and Myriad Brewing Co. is hosting Woofstock this year! This event will be benefiting Warrick Humane. Society and our Building Hope project. It will be taking place at Myriad Brewing Co. Newburgh, this Sunday. July 21st from...
Wesley Leibering, 93, Huntingburg
Wesley Leibering, of Huntingburg, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. He was born October 7, 1930, in Huntingburg to Walter and Geneva (Kemp) Leibering. Wes was a proud Happy Hunter graduate of 1949. He met a sweet girl named Madonna Hubert...
Tanya Clark Eger, 88
Mary Tanya Clark Eger, 88, wife of the late George Jefferson Eger, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Thursday July 4, 2024. It is fitting that her independent personality and unbridled spirit would fight and endure, selecting to finally rest on Independence Day. Tanya was born and...
Encore to bring 'Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella' to RiverPark
Encore Musicals of Owensboro will highlight a classic fairytale starting this week with its production of “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” at 7 p.m. Saturday inside Cannon Hall at the RiverPark Center. Additional showings of the musical will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. July 27 and 2 p.m. July 28. The only musical written for television by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II ...
Jasper Kiwanis half pot supports Jasper High School Scholarship
Kiwanis President Stu Holland, former Jasper Mayor Bill Schmidt and treasurer Ed Kreilein picked the winner, Kevin Bayer, at Tuesday’s Kiwanis meeting held at the Knights of Columbus. The pot was $1,860 and proceeds will support the scholarships the Jasper Kiwanis awards to Jasper High School students each year. In 2023, the Jasper Kiwanis awarded $3,200 in scholarships.
Northeast Dubois Schools Prepare for Back to School
School preparations were in full swing for the Northeast Dubois County School Corporation at their regular board meeting on Tuesday night. An adjustment to the school calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years was approved to balance the number of Mondays being missed by preschool classes. Flex PD days from October 21 and March 31 were moved to October 11 and March 21 for the 2024-2025 school year. For the 2025-2026 school year, Flex PD days were moved from October 27 and March 30 to October 17 and March 20. The October 2024 Board Meeting will also be moved from October 15 th , which is during Fall Break, to October 8 th .
HOP Shops Hosts Anniversary Party in Disco-Themed Restroom
OWENSBORO, Ky. — Earlier this year, a couple said "I do" in one of HOP Shops' disco-themed bathrooms. Now, the convenience store retailer's restroom will be the site of another momentous occasion. Ron Graczyk and Sarah Souri, who self-identifies as the "Disco Diva," will celebrate their 30th anniversary milestone...
Jasper High School baseball star heading to the big leagues
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Jasper Native Connor Foley is heading to the MLB. With pick 164 of this year’s draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks drafts the right-handed pitcher who was most recently on the mound for the Indiana Hoosiers. Foley, a 2022 Grad of Jasper High School, finished his Sophomore...
Veterinary technology program in Kentucky extends application deadline
The only fully accredited 2-year program in the state is now accepting applications until August 1, 2024. The Veterinary Technology (Vet Tech) program at Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) in Owensboro, Kentucky has extended its application deadline to August 1, 2024. Graduates of the Vet Tech program have obtained positions in a wide range of settings, such as general practices, specialty clinics, the University of Florida, animal shelters, and animal rescues, according to a news release.1.
Downtown Owensboro Prepares for Potentially ‘Epic’ Friday After 5 Crowd
The organizers of Friday After 5, downtown Owensboro's 12-week-long free summer music festival, are expecting a massive turn out for this week's lineup. Monday, on social media, they posted this:. THIS FRIDAY WILL BE EPIC!. In that same post, they also encouraged folks to plan ahead. Those plans should include...
ACO World Championships to return to Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — The American Cornhole Organization World Championships 19 is set to return to Owensboro for the second year in a row this weekend. This year’s ACO World Championships of Cornhole 19 will include ACO Adaptive Cornhole, as well as a tournament created to expand the reach of the nationally recognized AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) into the world of competitive cornhole.
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