Good morning, Evansville.

Evansville’s Ascension St. Vincent will host a blood drive on Sept.

24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. after the Pace family organized a first event on Sept. 20 celebrating 5-year-old Jentry Pace’s recovery from a boating accident that required three surgeries; healthy donors are needed for patients in emergencies.

Today, the EPA proposed removing greenhouse gas rules for Indiana power plants, with state officials saying the change will lower costs and boost energy security while environmental groups fear it may harm public health.

A public hearing for comments is set for Oct. 1.

Drivers on State Road 62 face long term lane restrictions near the Wabash River Bridge as INDOT begins repairs on Sept.

28 — work set to run until January 2028 will keep one lane open and include temporary signals from SR 62 to Herman Island Road near the state line.

The Courier and Press invites voters to choose the week’s high school football Player of the Week from nominees with standout plays from local schools, and online voting will run until 5 p.m. CDT Thursday.

Former Otters pitchers Grif Hughes (Colorado Rockies), Braden Scott (Atlanta Brave) and Nick McAuliffe (Minnesota Twins) recall how Evansville helped shape their pro baseball careers through supportive coaching, local fans and strong community ties.

They credit the team’s family-like atmosphere for building confidence in their game.