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After several decades in the restaurant industry, Dennis Weafer realized many chef’s dreams: owning his own restaurant. Weafer purchased Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits, a restaurant and bar in downtown Owensboro, in September. The pandemic buy wasn’t simply his attempt to save a local restaurant. He loves pizza. “I could stand around and make pizza all…

For three months, Sally Barker and Meaghan Glenn helped scrub, paint and powerwash a neglected car lot near Welborn Floral Company on Fourth Street in downtown Owensboro. The staff they hired to navigate this renovation project questioned why they were cleaning a place that used to be coated in oil and grease. “They couldn’t figure…

Countryside scenery, fresh fare and comfortable isolation could be on your menu for Valentine’s Day. The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden booked a two-person reservation for dinner and a one-night stay at Farmer & Frenchman, an eatery and event venue located in nearby Robards. Farmer & Frenchman boasts an upscale barn aesthetic dining space, farm- and…

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Early in the pandemic, Kentucky State Police officers received a flood of calls about “erratic driving” and frightful speeding in the abnormally quiet streets of Daviess County. Those ultimately translated…

In 2018, J’s Good Grub built instant loyalty regionally with fresh, flavor-packed soul food and chill vibes. Folks will sprint down the street, drive across state borders and stand, or dance, in line for an hour to taste the truck’s famous Cajun ranch fries and boom boom shrimp. Now, the family-owned business is expanding its…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a 33-percent chance for both above-average temperatures and precipitation in Owensboro during December, January and February. Thunderstorms, tornadoes and cold air outbreaks could impact the area this winter. “The concern for severe wea…

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Kentucky’s diabetes prevalence continues to rise, jumping from about 7 percent of the adult population in 2004 to nearly 14 percent in 2017, according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ 2020 report. While Type 1 diabetes cases are increasing nationally, this climb is predominantly due to increases in Type 2 diabetes, a…

Last year, the Kentucky State Police launched a program to connect victims of crime and domestic violence with patient ears and trusted guidance. The state agency employed 16 victim advocates to be stationed at each of KSP’s 16 posts. The advocates help victims navigate the judicial system and connect them to local resources, including mental health…

Dazzling displays of twinkling lights will return to Panther Creek Park this winter. “Christmas at Panther Creek,” an annual drive-thru holiday park, will open nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Nov. 27 and ending Jan. 2. Panther Creek Park will house 50 holiday displays with an estimated 700,000 individual lights throughout its 1.15…

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Owensboro’s institutions dedicated to assisting victims of crime received a financial boost this week. Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet announced about $37 million in grant funding to 133 state crime victim service providers through the Victims of Crime Act, or VOCA. “This funding is vital to these 133 programs…

In September, the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden finalized the purchase of WeatherBerry, a historic home on Second Street that will become the nonprofit’s new visitor center. “This will take the garden out of hiding,” said Laurna Strehl, WKBG executive director. “We’re hoping this will make us feel more a part of downtown.” But don’t expect…

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As homeschooling becomes part of the fall routine for many parents , some have elected to commit full-time to the experience. Homeschooling isn’t new for Kathleen St. Clair. She has been homeschooling in Owensboro for more than two decades and is now teaching her sixth and youngest child, 6th-grader Katie Jane St. Clair. But this…

Wednesday, the RiverPark Center announced acrobatics, dance parties and a “Friends” musical parody for its 2020-2021 lineup. The venue has not set official dates for any of the performances due to state restrictions on gatherings, but will be offering tickets online soon. For rock ‘n’ roll and country music fans, the RiverPark Center will host…

As a civic landmark of downtown Owensboro, the RiverPark Center is a local venue dedicated strictly to regional performing arts events. In an average year, the center hosts 135,000 people through about 400 entertainment and educational events. But the 100,000-square-foot facility has remained empty this year following federal and state bans on large gatherings and…