Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
Good morning, Evansville.
🏘️ Community
The Warrick Humane Society will join the Evansville Thunderbolts game (against the Quad City Storm) on March 21 at the Ford Center for the Pucks & Paws event, where $5 from each $17 ticket will aid rescue pets and adoptable dogs will be available.
The Warrick Humane Society & Evansville Thunderbolts team up on Saturday, March 21 at the Ford Center to support homeless pets during the Thunderbolts’ game against the Quad City Storm; $5 from every $17 ticket purchased with code WARRICK will help fund food, care and shelter.
The Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library held its Spring Mini Book Sale this past weekend at Browning Event Rooms, offering over 20,000 items for $2 or less plus supporting local library programs.
A second sale is set for Aug. 1-2 at Washington Square Mall.
🎭 Culture
Night Ranger will perform on Aug.
8 at Lincoln Amphitheatre as part of the 2026 Performance Series organized by Spencer County Community Foundation & Perry County Community Foundation. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. with tickets priced from $39.95 to $69.95.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Mike Braun declared Severe Weather Preparedness Week on Sunday and urged residents to review emergency plans and set up weather alerts for storms & floods.
The state campaign aims to help families get timely warnings during severe weather.
🏈 Sports
Residents can vote for the Courier & Press Athlete of the Week for standout performances during March 2-7, presented by Orthopaedic Associates.
Votes are accepted until 10 a.m. Friday.
Orthopaedic Associates is hosting a fan poll for the best girls basketball player that runs until Friday, Mar.
13 at 12 p.m. CT, featuring 15 nominees from Southwestern Indiana including Reese Ford + Bailey Hape; the results will not affect All-Metro team selections.
Jeremy Wolfe stepped down as Reitz girls soccer coach after 33 seasons when his teaching position was eliminated.
He will remain with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp and focus on family & exploring future coaching opportunities.
🎉 Evansville Events
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Annual Open House and Boat Sale
Saturday March 14th 8-5 & Sunday March 15th 11-4 Boat & Accessory Discounts, Factory Rebates, Door Prizes, Refreshments, Coast Guard Auxiliary
Huntsville Havoc vs Evansville Thunderbolts
3-4 p.m. — Ford Center — Watch the Huntsville Havoc take on the Evansville Thunderbolts live on FloHockey with streaming options available.
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Baseball
1-2 p.m. — USI Baseball Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrill of college baseball as the Leathernecks take on the Screaming Eagles.
Robert Burns Supper
6-9 p.m. — Hadi Shrine Banquet Hall — Cost not specified — Celebrate Scotland’s beloved poet with poetry, whisky, and good company.
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