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Martha “Juanita” Carter
Martha “Juanita” Carter, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born May 14, 1942 in Daviess County to the late Chester H. and Louise Newman Kruger. Juanita was a member of Newman Baptist Church where she was the church pianist for many years. She was retired from the Owensboro Public School System after 21 years where she worked in the cafeteria at the Owensboro 5-6 Center. Juanita loved raising flowers and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved all holidays especially the Christmas season and decorating for them.
Bates became first Wildcat to score 1,000 points
JASPER — It’s been a long time since Don Bates has set foot in Jasper — about a quarter of a century — and life has taken the 1955 graduate to different parts of the country after high school, from Florida, to Illinois, to now living with his wife, Katie, out in Phoenix.
Crew's Card Shop dealing with Pokémon fakes
HUNTINGBURG — Eric Jochim hates having to be the one to tell kids their Pokémon cards are fake, but that’s sometimes a situation the owner of Crew’s Card Shop is put in. The Herald visited the ribbon cutting of the grand opening of the shop Wednesday,...
Glenn Marion Helwig
Glenn Marion Helwig, 60, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro on Aug. 10, 1963, to the late Kenneth and Josephine Renfrow Helwig. He graduated from Owensboro High School, worked at Wax Works, and then served as a security guard at the hospital.
Toll Road Text Scam
Here’s another texting scam to be aware of. The Jasper Post of the Indiana State Police says a text, purportedly coming from the Indiana Toll Road is a scam. It says your vehicle has been recorded using the Indiana Toll Road and to pay your balance before July 24th to avoid a late fee of $69.
Man who dealt drugs in Posey Co. sentenced to prison time
POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - An Elberfeld man has been ordered to spend the next decade and a half in prison. The Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers says 30-year-old Cody Smith was sentenced to 15 years on several charges, including dealing meth. He says Smith pleaded guilty and admitted to...
All “A” state basketball tourney venue changes for third straight year
From central to eastern to now western Kentucky. The All “A” Classic state basketball tournament is on the move again, this time to Owensboro, according to the All “A” website allaclassic.org. The tournament’s home is usually at Eastern Kentucky University’s McBrayer Arena, but construction at the...
Sam Morrow, Harbor and Home, and The Goodwin Brothers highlight 14th annual Ferdinand Folk Festival
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Ferdinand Folk Festival, brought to you by Best Home. Furnishings, returns to beautiful 18th Street Park, for our 14th annual event. Six local, regional,. and national artists make up the 2024 lineup. Our headline artist, Sam Morrow, has carved out a sound that exists...
Local McDonald’s Crew Members Compete for Top Honors in All-American Crew Competition
More than 50 crew members from 13 locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants gathered on Wednesday for an intense competition, vying for the title of best-of-the-best in key restaurant positions during the McDonald’s All-American Crew Competition in Owensboro. According to Public Relations and Communications Manager Amanda Campbell, second-generation McDonald’s Owner-Operator Chris...
Jasper City Council Plans for Major Updates
The agenda on Wednesday night’s Jasper City Council Meeting was focused on future growth, including major preventative maintenance projects, tourism goals, and annexing new areas into the city limits. Electric Utility Manager Stan Seifert provided a report to the Council that gave an overview of the many projects his...
Enter Your Dog Now In The 3rd Annual Muttsminster Rescue Dog Show
Forget about those purebred pups they show off on TV. Around here, rescued is our favorite breed and on September 7, 2024, we'll be celebrating the rescue dogs in our community with the third Annual Muttsminster Rescue Dog Show presented by Lux Motors. Muttminster Rescue Dog Show. As its name...
New general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming named
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming has been named. Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that Steve Roof has been named General Manager of Owensboro Racing and Gaming, the company’s seventh Historical Racing Machine (HRM) entertainment venue in the state of Kentucky. In this role, Roof will oversee all operations […]
Three arrested after a home burglary and several car break ins
Three suspects have been arrested after they were linked to a home burglary and several car thefts. Three charged after burglary at Evansville home, vehicle break-in in Newburgh. Police say a young teen was home alone at the time of the burglary in Evansville, but that they were able to...
Brenda Jo Bryant
Brenda Jo Bryant, 76, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. The Morgantown native was born February 7, 1948, to the late Paul Beliles and Mary Elizabeth West Beliles. Brenda graduated from Butler County High School, class of 1966. She was a full-time homemaker taking care of her daughters and grandkids which she spoiled and loved dearly then later worked at Bacon’s department store. Brenda also loved Elvis and animals, especially her dogs which she would take to McDonald’s and Dairy Queen for ice cream. Brenda will be remembered for her infectious laugh and love for food, especially going to the Big Dipper and Cracker Barrell and hanging out at Bryant’s Grocery and Mamaw Taylor’s.
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