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By Mel Ford
Jun 10, 2021 | 6:05 AM
Kentuckians in the western part of the state will have a chance to get rid of unwanted tires this summer. The Daviess County Fiscal Court is sponsoring a free tire disposal event Thursday, July 15th through Saturday, July 17th. Tires will be collected at the Daviess County Lions Club Fairgrounds in Philpot.
All Kentucky residents are eligible to participate.
The Kentucky Division of Waste Management is also a partner in the collection event.
Click here for additional information.
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By Mel Ford
Jun 2, 2021 | 12:06 PM
Daviess County leaders will dedicate the new inclusive playground at Horse Fork Creek Park on Fairview Drive on Thursday, June 3rd at 11:00 a.m.
Officials in attendance include: Al Mattingly, Judge-Executive, Daviess County Fiscal Court, George Wathen, Commissioner, Daviess County Fiscal Court, Charlie Castlen, Commissioner, Daviess County Fiscal Court,
Mike Koger, Commissioner, Daviess County Fiscal Court, Ross Leigh, Director, Daviess County Parks & Recreation and Mark Brasher, Engineer, Daviess County Public Works.
The playground features a poured-in-place rubber surface, accessible ramps, a glider swing, and musical instruments among other features.
Daviess County received a $75,000 matching grant for the project through the Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG). The playground is located adjacent to the spray park, which is also fully accessible.