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Peach Bliss at Reid’s Orchard

This may be the final year for the beloved Apple Fest, but this year, Reid’s Orchard hosted its first annual Peach Bliss market event on August 6. The day included fresh peaches, 20 vendor booths, food trucks, and U-pick flowers.

Owensboro Recognized as Destination for Retirees

According to a recent article published on MarketWatch.com, Owensboro is one of the most affordable cities for retirees. In the article, a woman submitted a question asking where she and her husband could afford to live on a $38,000 annual budget. Owensboro was one of three suggested destinations in the article, and the author noted that Owensboro “comes with a low cost of living — and a big music scene.”

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Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief

Two local women with roots in Eastern Kentucky rallied the community to send donations to the flood-ravaged area. Erin Williams and Leigh Ann Wallace contacted schools and local organizations to aid in the flood relief efforts. That turned into the formation of a number of drop-off sites around town to accept donations in the form of cleaning supplies and water. The Diocese of Owensboro also organized a drive that collected hygiene items and protective clothing for the victims of the flood and recovery workers.

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EDC Launches “Grow the Boro”

Brittaney Johnson, President/CEO of the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation, said that the organization is planning to help “Grow the Boro” with a new program designed to bring remote workers to the city. The EDC will be offering some incentives to those wanting to move to Owensboro, including gift cards and memberships to businesses around town. The EDC hopes to have 10 families move to the community through this program over the next year.

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Second Chick-fil-A Location Coming to Owensboro

Chick-fil-A appears to have chosen a site for a new location — and it’s on KY 54 in front of Walmart. The company is listed as a co-applicant on a rezoning request for a small piece of property that is adjacent to the old Bob Evans restaurant site, and both lots are owned by the same LLC. The news of a potential new Chickfil-A location was first reported by Owensboro Times in December, when a spokesperson said the company “is happy to share that we are actively pursuing a new location in the Owensboro area.”

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