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Cannelton adding another athletic activity for students
CANNELTON — Cannelton High School for this year added flag football to their athletic programs for the fall. The flag football team for Cannelton will face schools in the Southern Roads Conference and as the school gets more acclimated with the program, they look to schedule other schools who have teams as well.
Owensboro Symphony’s annual Concert on the Lawn set for Saturday
The Owensboro Symphony’s annual Concert on the Lawn, sponsored by U.S. Bank since 1987, will take over Kentucky Wesleyan College's front lawn on Saturday. Much of the green space dedicated to lawn chairs and blankets. However, tables are available for purchase.
Gilbert Franklin (Frank) Lee, Jr.
Gilbert Franklin (Frank) Lee, Jr., 94, passed away Monday August 19, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born August 29, 1929, in Glasgow, KY, the eldest son of the late Gilbert F. Lee, Sr. and Ada Wood McQuown Lee. Frank’s Lee family roots, in what became Kentucky, began...
Veteran core leads Trojan Soccer into 2024 season
OAKLAND CITY — Powered by a deep core of underclassmen (five seniors and six juniors), the Head Coach Josh Stolz-led Wood Memorial Trojans’ Boys Soccer team will look to make another jump forward in 2024. After a highly-successful 2023 campaign that featured a thrilling victory over North Posey...
Marksmen win kickoff classic
TELL CITY— Tell City boys soccer on Saturday took on Shoals and Evansville Christian in the Marksmen Kickoff Classic and were able to win both matches to at the classic. Their first match put them up against Shoals and the offense for Tell City led the way with seven goals. Five of the team’s seven were scored in the first half as the Marksmen limited Shoals to one. Furthermore, both teams scored two goals each in the second half for a final score of 7-3.
Henry Ray Hall, 80
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Henry Ray Hall, 80, of Hawesville, KY, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lincoln County, Ky to the late Henry M. and Elizabeth Lee Hall. Henry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kay Hall; son, Henry Kevin (Theresa) Hall; daughters, Kara (John) Morton and Kelly (Scott) Cumpston; 10 grandchildren; a great grandson and sister, Sandra Dishon. Service information may be found at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.
Lady Trojan Volleyball looks to raise the bar in 2024
OAKLAND CITY — Following a 16-win season in 2022 and a 17-win season in 2023 that saw the Lady Trojans advance to the Sectional Championship Match in each year, Wood Memorial High School Volleyball Head Coach Sydney Kohlmeier and the 2024 Lady Trojans are looking to break through this year.
Local McDonald’s Owner-Operators Hosting Fries for School Supplies Fundraiser to Support Local Schools
Locally owned McDonald’s restaurants will host Fries for School Supplies, a fundraiser where 10% of proceeds from all à la carte fry sales between August 26th and 30th will be donated straight to local schools. Area McDonald’s restaurants in communities including Evansville, Jasper, and Vincennes are taking part....
School choice group says public education improves with competition
An advocate for a national organization that has studied outcomes in states that enacted school choice programs said both students and public schools could benefit voters approve Constitutional Amendment 2 in November. Nathaniel Cunneen, a communication strategist with the American Federation for Children, said states with school choice programs see...
Impact100 announces grant finalists
Impact100 Owensboro announced 10 nonprofit finalists Thursday across three categories that will compete to receive more than $240,000 in grants, during a ceremony at Friends of Sinners — a 2023 grant recipient. There were 27 nonprofits that applied for a grant this year across the NextGen Grant ($6,700), Residual...
Halloween Havoc approaching 20 years in Owensboro, relocates to J.R. Miller Boulevard
For nearly two decades, Joni Autry has brought the Halloween spirit to Owensboro. As the owner of Halloween Havoc, she has spent the last 19 years creating a destination for costume enthusiasts and Halloween lovers alike. Autry’s journey began in Tell City, where she originally opened a shop that combined...
Dennis E. Beck
Dennis E. Beck, age 75 of Velpen, Ind., passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at home surrounded by family. Dennis was born in Bangor, Maine on Sept. 2, 1948 to Roman W. and Charlotte G (Mac Donald) Beck. He married Patricia A. Mehringer on Nov. 23, 1968, in St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Ind.
Barbara J. Hughes
Barbara J. Hughes, 89, of Island, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at the Heatford House in Owensboro. Barbara June Sutherlin was born Sept. 1, 1934 in Livermore, Kentucky to the late Alvie Carter and Fannie Lee Bratcher Sutherlin and was married to Gerald Ray Hughes. Barbara’s life was a testament to her strength, kindness, and unwavering commitment to her loved ones.
Eugene Pate Senior Post 265 are National Regional Great Lakes runners-up
In a season brimming with achievements, the Eugene Pate Senior Post 265 baseball team has etched its name into the annals of American Legion baseball history. Their remarkable journey from the Indiana State Tournament to the National Regional Great Lakes Tournament has captivated the hearts of baseball fans and showcased the exceptional talent and perseverance of this exceptional team.
River adventurer comes through Perry County
CANNELTON — Ann Rose is a 57-year-old nana and a mother of three that has been farming for the last 18 years. She decided one day to leave home and hit the river to bring awareness to water quality. “I’m trying to make a trip of a lifetime before...
Grant Taylor
TELL CITY — Grant L. Taylor, 74, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was surrounded by his three children, other family members and his favorite caretaker, Courtney, at Primrose Retirement Community of Newburgh. Grant was born in Tell City...
James Daniel “Danny” Haynes Jr.
James Daniel “Danny” Haynes Jr., 83, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday August 21, 2024, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born October 15, 1940, in Daviess County, to the late James Sr. and Edith Wooton Haynes. Danny served in the United States Army and was retired from Commonwealth Aluminum. He enjoyed riding the city bus for transportation, and he also loved going to Goodwill and garage sales. If you knew Danny personally, he would want you to know that he is “finer than a frog’s hair, split three ways.”
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