T A couple years after launching Holes to Go, Joshua Bevil says his mobile mini golf business is growing steadily, and the response from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. “Everybody loves it. People are excited to have mini golf back in town,” Bevil said. “We’ve had great support from the community — kids, adults, churches,…

EM Ford Insurance is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of growth, family leadership, and deep ties to the Owensboro community. Fourth-generation co-owner Clay Ford said the milestone is both humbling and energizing for the company’s nearly 50-member team. “It feels wonderful,” Ford said. “We are very proud of this opportunity, and…

For Michael Johnson, joining the Navy was more than a career decision. It was a calling shaped by his Owensboro roots, his family’s influence, and a lifelong desire to serve. Born and raised on the west side of Owensboro, Johnson grew up surrounded by faith, discipline, and music. He attended Owensboro High School, where he…

Care Net Owensboro will kick off the holiday season with its 11th annual Reindeer Run/Walk on December 6 at Smothers Park. The festive 5K, presented by Baird Private Wealth Management’s Longtine, Ivey, Wilkerson Group, Hausner Hard Chrome, Henry’s Plumbing, Heating & Air, and Southwire, invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate in the…

Dr. Laura Stephenson, vice president for land-grant engagement and dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky, addressed the audience at Thursday morning’s Rooster Booster, presented by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, a monthly event held at the Owensboro Convention Center. “Stephenson knows Kentucky well and has…

The Daviess County Farm Bureau celebrated more than a century of agricultural advocacy and local leadership Thursday morning as it co-sponsored November’s Rooster Booster breakfast alongside the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service. The event featured remarks from Daviess County Farm Bureau President Brandon Gilles and a keynote address by Dr. Laura Stephenson, dean of the…

A two-year initiative aimed at fostering collaboration, civic engagement, and community-led problem-solving is well underway in Owensboro, led by the Greater Owensboro Leadership Institute in partnership with the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. Founded by Rich Harwood nearly four decades ago, the Harwood Institute works with communities across all 50 states and in 40 countries…

Local government officials and business leaders gathered downtown Tuesday afternoon for the official ribbon-cutting at the new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel on West Second Street. The $50-million project broke ground in 2019 but was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed back the completion date. The hotel began accepting reservations in mid-September. “This is…

Community and business leaders gathered Tuesday night to celebrate the grand opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Owensboro with a Chamber After Hours event. “The highly anticipated Home2 Suites by Hilton Owensboro is now officially open, bringing a fresh and modern extended-stay option to the heart of downtown Owensboro,” said Ashtyn Redmon, director of sales…

The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce will host a Chamber After Hours event Tuesday, Nov. 4, in partnership with Home2 Suites by Hilton Owensboro to celebrate the hotel’s grand opening at 560 W. Second St. According to the Chamber, doors will open at 3:30 p.m., with a ribbon cutting and remarks beginning at 4 p.m.…