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Recovering alcoholic built Kentucky’s largest substance-use treatment provider, which has 1,800 beds and 1,350 employees
LOUISA — Around the office at Addiction Recovery Care, Vanessa Keeton is still known as “Client One” — marking her status as the first client of the first recovery center ARC opened as a group home in Lawrence County. But her official title is vice president...
Evansville Retailer to Close After 60 Years in Business
Paul’s Menswear launched a retirement sale last month, with plans to close doors after over 60 years on the west side of Evansville. While I never personally purchased a suit from Paul’s Menswear, I can certainly appreciate the time that goes into getting a suit or pants tailored. I purchased my first suit in December 2019 when I started going on job interviews after college. Buying my first suit around that time was, to me, a symbol of accomplishment, and it was a great experience. I would imagine many in the Evansville area have similar stories about shopping at Paul’s Menswear.
Bedford Golden Corral will honor veterans on July 4th
BEDFORD – Since 1988, the Bedford Golden Corral has honored veterans with a complimentary breakfast on July 4th. In 1988, they dedicated a monument along with one of the largest flag displays in Lawrence County. On Thursday morning, at 8:30 a.m., veterans, their families, and community members can attend...
New Albany City Council takes action to make Silver Creek dam safer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The same dam debate continued in New Albany, as city leaders look to address safety concerns at the Silver Creek Landing dam. In a unanimous vote, the common council moved to add signs and other safety measures warning people about the dangers of swimming in the creek to make the area safer — after 14-year-old Andre Edwards Jr. drowned in May.
Milton's Peach, Sinclair, Evansville's Heiser help Team Wisconsin claim junior wrestling national championship
State wrestling championships weren’t enough for recent Milton High graduates Aeoden Sinclair and Tyson Peach and Danny Heiser of Evansville High School. All three played key parts in Team Wisconsin winning the Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 22. Wisconsin, with Peach and Sinclair among a group of eight recent graduates headed to compete at the Division I level in college, was the top-seeded...
Redevelopment Commission Hears Updates on Jasper Municipal Pool Project
The Jasper Redevelopment Commission’s meeting on Tuesday morning provided new updates on the municipal pool project’s progress. A claim from Hafer Associates for approximately $9500 was approved by the Commission for services related to the construction of Jasper’s new outdoor pool. The total contract with Hafer is for $469,000 with $12,000 in reimbursable expenses. So far, just under $400,000 has been utilized. The Commission heard that Hafer anticipates needing to use the full contract amount, and has asked for addendum to be added for services provided for a land survey, so the total is expected to increase.
Gillman Do it Best Home Centers acquires Goecker Building Supplies
Gillman Do it Best Home Centers has acquired Goecker Building Supplies, a building materials supplier with locations in North Vernon and Seymour, Indiana. The acquisition aligns with Gillman Home Centers’ commitment to community-focused, value-driven service and marks an expansion of its footprint in the Indiana home improvement market. This announcement marks the company’s 17th and 18th locations throughout central Indiana and southwestern Ohio.
Schedule of Pekin Events July 3 & 4
8:00 a.m - 10:00 am.............. Registration for 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at the Basketball Court. 10:00 a.m................................... 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Starts (until the last game finishes) at the Basketball Court. 8:00 a.m. til 12:00 p.m. ............. Set up for Craft Vendors/Flea Market, Food Vendors, and Rides. Homeland...
Owensboro man arrested after breaking into his mom’s home, deputies say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A 39-year-old man from Owensboro is spending the night in the Daviess County Jail after police say he broke into his mother’s home Monday morning. Around 12:30 a.m., Daviess County Sheriff deputies responded to a 911 call in the 6800 block of Leslie Lane. The...
Large drug bust in Owensboro lands 4 suspects in jail
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Four people are facing charges after a suspected drug trafficking bust by multiple law enforcement agencies. James Brooks, Alisha Johnson, Roger Ritch and Raymond Morrow have all been arrested. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Police Department and Kentucky State Police worked together to take them...
Two customers hurt after car crashes into Starbucks in Owensboro, police say
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro Police say they are investigating after a car crashed into Starbucks early Tuesday morning. According to officials, that accident happened at the Starbucks on Frederica Street around 7:30 a.m. Police say two customers were hurt after a vehicle crashed into the building. According to a...
Bloomington Police awarded by Indiana State Police
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana State Police have awarded the Bloomington Police Department as the 2023 Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Affiliate of the Year. The ICAC Task Force is a multiagency task force that investigates and prosecutes persons who use the internet to sexually exploit or...
Kanyon Looking for ‘Grand’ Season for Maroons in 2024
When you look at the numbers Kanyon Johnson put up during the 2023 football season, you can understand why the Madisonville-North Hopkins quarterback will be the focus of both opponents and college scouts during the 2024 season. It is one thing for a quarterback to lead his team by passing...
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY RACE SCHEDULE MOVES INTO JULY WITH ACTION FILLED EVENTS
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Following a busy and action-filled month of June, Grandview Speedway is all set to move into an equally busy and exciting month of July racing schedule. The month begins with a Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event on Tuesday, July 2 with a visit by the powerful 410 Sprint Cars of the Pennsylvania Posse in the 34th running of PA Sprint Car Speed Week. The Speed Week event at Grandview is titled the Hodnett Cup and salutes the late driver who is one of the all-time winningest 410 Sprint drivers in Grandview history.
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