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Here's where you can get free school supplies in the Evansville/Tri-State area
The start of the 2024-25 school year is just around the corner for a lot of local communities, and one of the big tasks before the first day is loading up on supplies a child needs for the classroom. It can be a big expense, but several companies, churches and...
French Lick Resort named to Historic Hotels Most Historic Golf Courses list
The golf courses at the French Lick Resort continue to bring recognition and notoriety to the Orange County resort. Historic Hotels of America announced its 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Historic Golf Courses list, and placed the French Lick Resort on its list. Many of the golf...
Young & Established to host annual Backpack Drive this month
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A Tri-State organization is helping students get back-to-school ready. Young & Established will host their annual "Backpack Drive" this month. It will take place Saturday, July 27th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at McGary Middle School located at 1535 South Joyce Avenue. Organizers say...
Pioneer Planting at Lincoln Heritage Public Library
The Dale branch of Lincoln Heritage Public Library held a special storytime event July 8 to showcase some of the chores that would have been expected of a young Abe Lincoln. Interns Jaeger Loran and Ethan Bravo of the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial paid a visit in costume, with several pioneer instruments to help set the stage. Those interested in learning more about pioneer life are welcome to visit LBNM’s living historical farm this week, where interns will be hosting activities for all ages between the hours of 10 a.m. to noon.
Ken Shourds Equipment marks 60 years of service
Ken Shourds Equipment marked its 60th anniversary last week, welcoming customers and close friends alike to share memories of this staple of local agriculture. While it’s founder and namesake, Ken Shourds, passed away on March 10, 2011, his family has kept the business growing. His wife, Carol, spent much of last week on the shop floor welcoming guests come to share memories, or customers with an eye toward a new purchase. Today, the couple’s children are taking the lead in keeping the enterprise thriving into its 60th year.
Stolen Items From Hardware Store Found In Suspect’s Pants
An Evansville woman is locked up inside the Vanderburgh County Jail after she was confronted for shoplifting. 32-year-old Meisha Quesinberry is accused of taking items from a downtown hardware store. She shoved a power cord, antenna pre-amp, and an indoor amplifier down her pants and walked out the door. Officers...
07/17/24 SUNNY’S MORNING BRAINTEASER
53% of us say THIS person changed their life for the better. Who is it?. Congratulations to Marvin Belcher of Jasper, Indiana for being the SMARTEST PERSON ON THE PLANET this morning and getting hooked up with a 3 and 3 deal from Sunny’s!
Humidity slowly lowers with small rain chances
Wednesday is a transitional day for us in central Indiana as we are moving away from the high heat, humidity and rain chances. We are still starting the day very muggy and we keep a few rain chances in play. However, a passing cold front sends dew point temperatures dropping through the day and the rain chances will be rather minimal compared to the past several days.
Alabama Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Arson in Indiana, Family Home and Pets Lost in Deliberate Blaze
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to arson for setting his father's house on fire in Connersville, Indiana, resulting in the death of the family's dog and cat. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana reported that 34-year-old Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. carried out the attack after traveling from his home in Birmingham, Alabama. Harrison will also face two years of supervised release following his 57-month incarceration.
Indiana State Police arrest man after rape incident at Hanover College
HANOVER, Ind. — Indiana State Police arrested a Clark County man for rape on Monday. According to a press release, Indiana State Police have been investigating an incident of sexual assault involving 22-year-old Jackson Kruer since last fall. ISP reported that the alleged rape occurred on Hanover College’s campus. ISP was first contacted about the […]
Former Memorial stars Adam Eberhard, Dylan Penn eager to reunite in TBT on national TV
EVANSVILLE — Adam Eberhard and Dylan Penn are excited to team up once again in The Basketball Tournament. The former Memorial and Bellarmine University standouts are on UKnighted, which is mostly comprised of former Knights players. It's one of the 64 teams competing in the single-elimination, winner-take-all tournament and for the $1 million cash prize.
Salem Crossing Earns 2024 Silver Award For Quality
Salem Crossing, a member of American Senior Communities (ASC), has been recognized as a 2024 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality...
Mitchell Man arrested after crashing into Amish buggy with drugs in his system
MITCHELL – A Mitchell man was arrested on a warrant after police say he was found driving intoxicated on August 19, 2023. Police arrested 40-year-old Jonathan Herald on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated on a controlled substance, OWI, and OWI endangerment. According to Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department...
Jasper Municipal Pool Begins to Take Shape
The Jasper Redevelopment Authority convened for a brief meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss some exciting future plans for the new municipal pool. First on the agenda, a claim was approved with Taber Owens Construction Group for the Parks Department. This claim was related to the construction of Jasper’s new municipal pool, which is in progress and currently on schedule for completion by Memorial Day weekend of 2025.
Ivy Tech is offering free Certified Clinical Medical Assisting training in Bedford
BEDFORD – Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus is offering a free Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) training course. The 16-week class will be held July 23 through October 31 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the North Lawrence Career Center in Bedford. A grant from IU Health will pay for the training course and certification exam.
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