Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of July.
Good morning, Evansville.
Officials said Ohio Township’s new splash pad opened Friday at noon when special guest Jentry Pace, who had just returned from a hospital stay following a boating accident, pushed the button to start the attraction.
On Friday, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center held its annual 'Cool Car, Cold Cash' raffle at 3701 Bellemeade Ave, drawing winners and raising about $66,762 for therapy + services for children and adults with disabilities across the tri-state.
A total of 2,749 tickets were involved, with winners notified by phone.
The Vanderburgh Humane Society hosts a Bark Party for Bark Week with $50 adoption fees—featuring food trucks, local vendors and a foam party; the event kicks off today at 1 p.m. at their facility.
Sterling United Credit Union celebrated its 70th anniversary by paying for groceries at Wesselman’s and covering gas fill-ups at local stations on Thursday.
The credit union said the Christmas in July giveback supports its community-focused mission and helps those in need.
Chase Bank is planning a new branch at 2847 North Green River Road (near Constellation Avenue and across from Menards) so Evansville residents won’t need to travel to Owensboro for banking services.
Archive photos show a lively 1950s themed night at Funky's in downtown Evansville on Nov.
28, 1979, where guests danced to classic tunes that captured a memorable slice of local history.
Evansville Regional Economic Partnership will launch erepio, a work-based learning platform that simplifies workforce development, Tuesday, Aug.
4 at noon in the E-REP Media Suite — the event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony with educators, employers and local business leaders.
Central High School's Academy of Science and Medicine expansion is on schedule, EVSC said.
Three new classrooms will open in the fall, and the full project will double capacity (from 250 to 500 students) with new labs, meeting spaces, and an auditorium to boost learning opportunities.
Crews will begin alternating lane closures on SR 62 near Boonville on or around Monday, Aug.
3 for a bridge deck overlay project that will last through the end of August. Drivers are advised to slow down and use extra caution near the work zones.
Nike Baseball Camp at Bosse Field
9 a.m.-2 p.m. & 9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Bosse Field — $279 for a 3-day camp — Enhance your baseball skills with professional instruction in a fun environment.
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