Owensboro – Daviess County News

*UPDATE* Via OPD, as of 11:00am, Dylan Ward has been located.

Via the Owensboro Police Department:

"Owensboro Police Department detectives are asking the community for help as they attempt to locate missing juvenile, Dylan S. Ward, 17 years old. The juvenile had been in an argument with a family member and was last seen by his father on March 22nd, 2013 as he left his home in the 1600 block of Center Street.

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The American Cancer Society, Diamond Lake Campground and Resort and WBKR want you to get "Up, Down and Dirty for a Cure!"  We are hosting the first-ever "Mud Run" in Daviess County and it's coming up Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort.  So, what exactly is a "mud run?"  Well, we've got all the details and registration info here at WBKR.com!

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Last Monday, March 18th, the First Christian Church in Owensboro caught fire. Sunday, March 25th, a juvenile is reported to have started small fires inside the church.

Here is more information, via the OPD.

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Chad once wrote a song about the St. Alphonsus Church Picnic and it is amazing! I'm thinking it's time for one about the fish fry!?!

Friday, March 22nd is the St. Alphonsus Church Annual Fish Fry! Bring the whole family out and enjoy some delicious fish, potatoes, slaw and my favorite, hush puppies! Pizza will also be served. Prepare for some yummy homemade desserts too!

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Theatre Workshop of Owensboro has announced that its 2013 summer musical presentation will be the classic, Man of La Mancha. There will be six performances June 7-16 in downtown Owensboro.

When it debuted in 1965, Man of La Mancha won five Tony awards, and introduced the extraordinarily popular song "The Impossible Dream".

Audition dates for the musical have been set for Sunday, March 24, 2:00 to 4:00pm, and Monday, March 25, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Actors, singers and dancers are needed, as well as backstage and technical help.

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Via the Owensboro Police Department:

On March 18th, 2013, at approximately 8:45 p.m., patrol units with the Owensboro Police Department responded to a suicide attempt call at Brescia University, located at 717 Frederica Street.

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Doing some Spring cleaning? Have some stuff that you don't need any more? Why not donate it the 2nd Annual Animalpalooza Animal Benefit and Music Festival Yard Sale?

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Let's find out what's going on with Daviess County Public Schools this week. Just scroll down to your school.

Lora Wimsatt, DCPS Public Relations, files this schedule:

Southern Oaks Elementary School          

Tuesday, March 19th – FPS regional Competition at OC K-3 Campus.

Friday, March 22nd – School

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I did not attend First Christian Church growing up, nor have I ever been inside of it. But, hearing about the fire this morning, my heart was broken for everyone that had. I think we all have churches that have molded us into who we are today and churches that house life-changing moments that we'll never forget. Today, that place for so many, is gone.

The fire inside First Christian, according to the OPD, began shortly after 3:00am. WBKR's Chad Benefield went to scene around 10:00am and the church was still on fire. He took some photos of the church. It's so sad to see these photos and know all of the history and memories that will always remain although the church will not.

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Sad news this morning from Owensboro.  First Christian Church, at the corner of JR Miller Boulevard and 7th Street is on fire. 

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TWO has announced that its 2013 summer musical presentation will be the classic, Man of La Mancha. There will be six performances June 7-16 in downtown Owensboro.

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