Good morning, Evansville.

Thirty-five local nonprofits received funding through the city's Forward Together grant, announced Wednesday morning as part of 812 Day celebrations, with awards of up to $35,000 available from interest earned from American Rescue Plan funds (the grant is in its third year).

USI announced a six-year, $1 million sponsorship agreement with TCG following the Aug.

1 NCAA ruling that permits small logos on Division 1 uniforms. The deal covers 19 varsity teams and is set to boost funds for student athletes and coaches.

Next week, auditions for the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Amateur Hour are held at Mater Dei High School Auditorium on Aug.

19 and 20 at 5:30 p.m. — the contest offers cash prizes, trophies and a chance to showcase local talent in four age groups.

Showplace Cinemas will begin selling Avengers: Doomsday tickets this Friday at 11 a.m. on its website; the film will hit theaters on Dec.

18.

Oak Hill Elementary earned a 100% IREAD pass rate, credited to early reading instruction in kindergarten (teachers and parents worked together for success).

The district saw additional improvement as nine schools passed over 90% compared to last year.

State data shows Indiana’s literacy rate climbed for the fifth year as 89 percent of third-graders read by the end of grade, though only 40 percent of schools reached the 95-percent pass target and more progress is expected.

USI received a grant from the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) to help AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics teachers collaborate, improve instruction, and boost student exam outcomes.

The program will offer nine virtual sessions starting in Sept and a two-day summer institute in June with stipends for participants.

The University of Evansville is auditioning child actors aged 8 to 11 for the musical 'Merrily We Roll Along.' Auditions are on Aug.

18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Shanklin Theatre + rehearsals begin Aug. 31 with performances from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1.

Indiana State Police believe a tornado hit Winslow in Pike County Wednesday — downing trees and power lines and damaging several homes while hundreds lost power.

Officials advise residents to avoid affected areas and use caution while traveling.

Deaconess Clinic North Park Urgent Care closed for renovations yesterday — it will reopen Monday, Aug.

17 while all other locations continue to operate during regular hours.

Evansville Animal Care & Control reopened its small-dog area on Wednesday at 10 a.m. after tests on two dogs showed traces of giardia and parvovirus; meet-and-greets for larger dogs began at noon while additional tests for a third canine continued.

All other dogs remained healthy.

Taylor Farms has recalled several dips and guacamole due to possible salmonella contamination — the recall was announced on Aug.

9 with updates on Aug. 12, affecting products sold in the area. Shoppers should check food labels to determine if their purchases are impacted.

Evansville-area high school football teams will participate in scripted scrimmages Friday night as the final rehearsal before Week 1 on Aug.

21. The games, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (with matchups at venues like the Reitz Bowl), follow a set script for plays.