(Owensboro) – The Daviess County Fire Department unveiled two custom pumper trucks on Monday, August 15 at the Airport Station.
“As the fire service evolves, so must our response,” said Fire Chief Jeremy Smith.  “We responded to over 4100 calls last year across the county, so having reliable equipment is vital for the fire department as well as the county residents we protect.”
The two Spartan custom engines have the capability of flowing 1250 gallons per minute (GPM) of water.
“These new trucks...

Conexon is moving forward with plans for a fiber optic network that will deliver high speed internet service to underserved areas of Daviess County.
The company will work along existing right-of-way and utilize poles owned by Kenergy Corporation.
“Today, we are building and managing the construction of over 1,000 miles of fiber optic networks,” explained Jonathan Chambers, Partner.  “We have contracts to build out about 10 percent of the country but this is our first project in Kentucky.”
The pr...

(Owensboro) – Daviess County Fiscal Court held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the all-inclusive playground at Horse Fork Creek Park.
The playground is located along Fairview Drive near the spray park, which is also fully accessible.
“The Playground for All is an exciting addition for our county parks system,” said Judge-Executive Al Mattingly.  “It will allow children of all abilities to play alongside their peers.  The playground features a poured-in-place rubber surface, acces...

Daviess County leaders celebrate the restoration of the iron truss bridge at Yellow Creek Park.
“We are excited to preserve this piece of history in Daviess County and complete the restoration work ahead of schedule,” said Judge-Executive Al Mattingly.  “This bridge serves as a gateway to the south end of the park, providing access to the hiking trails and Jim Lambert Pioneer Village.”
The truss bridge was built in 1897 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio.  Originally, it carried...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will open a permanent Regional Driver Licensing office in Daviess County to administer REAL ID-compliant credentials.
Judge-Executive Al Mattingly and State Representative Suzanne Miles discussed the move in a recent interview at the Daviess County Courthouse.
“Daviess County is one of the largest counties in western Kentucky and we had been bypassed originally,” Mattingly explained.  “If our citizens wanted a REAL ID, they had to drive to Madisonville....