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New Addition to Norman Funeral Home Nears Completion
A much-anticipated new addition to Norman Funeral Home is near completion. The expansion will increase the square footage of Norman's garage and offer additional space for the business’ prep room area, according to Funeral Director Ashley Norman. The former garage and storage space that stood on the property had...
EVPL Foundation to host annual Summer Book Sale next weekend
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Foundation will host their annual Summer Book Sale next weekend. Officials say it will take place at Washington Square Mall on Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th. Hours of the sale are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m....
Evansville Restaurant Announces Permanent Closure After 46 Years in Business
I've noticed a really sad trend among local businesses lately. Along with a plea to support local, several owners have come very close to throwing in the towel. In the past month, the Evansville area has lost a number of businesses that were still fairly new. The recent announcement of The Pie Pan's impending closure is a stark reminder of the challenges facing small businesses in today's economy.
Northmarq closes sale of industrial facility on 74 acres in Indiana
Northmarq’s Commercial Investment Sales team of Colin Couch, Jason Powell, Brian Ritchie and Tyler McCain brokered the sale of a single-tenant industrial asset in Bedford, Indiana, leased to Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC). The property is situated on approximately 74 acres at 3120 16th St. in Bedford. Northmarq represented...
Road diet coming to Willow street
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) officials heard public comment on a proposed road diet for State Road 441 in Vincennes on Thursday. Several turned out to hear the plan and voice concerns. A road diet typically involves converting an existing four-lane undivided roadway to a three-lane roadway consisting of two...
Local doctor publishes third book
Local physician Dr. Richard Moss has published The Empire of Eunuchs: How the Republican Party Betrayed America. The book describes the failure of Republicans to confront the Left and the Democrat Party from a conservative, America-first perspective. Rather than challenge the vicious Left and meet sword with sword, Republicans have...
Evansville-area Verizon Wireless stores gifting free backpacks to local families
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - If your child needs a backpack, Verizon is giving away hundreds of them this weekend. It’s their 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway”. The giveaway will start at 1p.m., but employees say they expect lines to form before the event starts. Some of...
See schedule times for Lilly King and Jackie Young at Paris Olympics
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Olympics are underway, and here in the Tri-State, fans will be cheering on some local athletes. As you plan your Olympic watch times, we have some scheduling to share, (all in Central time). Evansville’s Lilly King has her first race on Sunday:. Sunday. -...
Chick-fil-A Announces New Newburgh Restaurant, Opening Aug. 1
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEVV)— A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will begin serving the Newburgh community on Thursday, August 1st. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Rich Stierwalt as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Newburgh. A southern Indiana native, Stierwalt is thrilled to open a second location in a place he’s called...
Section 8 Housing applications closing in Mt. Vernon on July 31
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (WEHT) – Housing is an issue everywhere and in Mt. Vernon, it can be especially hard to find Section 8 Housing. The Mt. Vernon Housing Authority says this is a rare decision, but necessary for the Posey County. The Housing Authority currently provides assistance to 183 families in Posey County, but there’s […]
Complaint about former Evansville mayoral candidate's fundraising isn't moving
EVANSVILLE — The Indiana Election Commission has taken no public action on a February complaint accusing former Evansville mayoral candidate Gabe Whitley of filing fraudulent campaign fundraising reports while seeking office locally. Whitley, who promotes himself as "Honest Gabe," has moved to the Indianapolis area since he campaigned briefly for mayor of Evansville as a Republican in 2022. The complaint before the Indiana Election Commission — filed by Gabrielle Kendall, wife of WIBC radio host Rob Kendall...
This Beautiful Brindle is Available for Adoption at It Takes a Village in Evansville, IN
If you're looking to adopt a brindle beauty, look no further than our pet of the week, RAUNS. This handsome fella is waiting for you at It Takes a Village in Evansville. RAUNS is about 3 years old and weighs a sturdy 65 pounds. Before being transferred to It Takes a Village, he spent some time at a rural partner shelter, but now he is ready to settle down into his forever home.
Jeffersonville couple celebrating 75 years of marriage this weekend
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A Jeffersonville World War II veteran and his wife are celebrating 75 years of marriage this weekend. Russ and Coleen Fischer met in Texas shortly after Russ served in the Army Air Corps, now known as the Air Force. The couple married there in 1949. A...
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