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Evansville
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YWCA Evansville will launch its Week Without Violence on Monday, October 20 at its downtown facility on Vine Street with a Domestic Violence Awareness proclamation event. Mayor Stephanie Terry, Erika Taylor and a domestic violence survivor will speak + community members are encouraged to wear purple to show support. 44 News
- ➤ St. Paul's Episcopal Church on S.E. 1st Street received $285,000 from Indiana Landmarks to replace its 1928 slate roof—funds that are part of a $2.4 million Sacred Places Indiana grant supporting 13 congregations statewide. 44 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews responded to a fire at CountryMark Refinery in Posey County at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday + the blaze has been contained + most crews have been released, while Emergency Management confirmed there is no public threat, leak, or shelter-in-place order. 44 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stockwell Inn, a family-owned bar and restaurant on Evansville's east side for over 40 years, is up for sale. The sale includes the business, building, property, three-way liquor license, catering license, gaming license + inventory, and serious buyers are invited to message via Facebook. 44 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CenterPoint warned on Wednesday that Evansville natural gas users could face higher heating bills this winter—an average of $141 per month, about $14 more than last year—and urged customers to use available payment assistance programs. Courier & Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Southern Indiana held an inauguration ceremony for its fifth president, Steven J. Bridges, at Liberty Arena in Evansville on Oct. 16 — he received the presidential medallion and delivered his inaugural address — with local officials attending the event. Courier & Press
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EVV19 Mail Call Sorting
3-6 p.m. — 4200 N Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN — Free — Help sort mail for EVV19 Veterans and support an important community initiative.
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Vital Signs Trauma Conference
8:00 AM – 4:15 PM — Ascension St. Vincent Evansville — $25/person — Dive deep into the latest trauma trends and network with fellow healthcare professionals in gameday spirit.
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CAREaoke: Karaoke For A Cause
A fundraiser to benefit the Haitian Center of Evansville will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at a location to be announced. For information on sponsorships and tickets, email [email protected].
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Lymphatic Drainage and Scar Tissue Release Training
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Hyatt Place Evansville Downtown — $600 for 24 CEs — Enhance your skills with hands-on training in lymphatic drainage and scar tissue techniques.
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Evansville Lapidary Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Free entry — Explore a vast collection of gemstones, minerals, and fossils with activities for kids.
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Frightening 2 & 4 Miler
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — Registration fees apply — Participate in a thrilling run with distances of 2 and 4 miles.
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Annual Fall Fundraiser
6-8:30 p.m. — Discovery Lodge — Entry fee varies — Support local community initiatives at this inspiring fundraiser featuring keynote speaker Stephanie Fast.
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UIC Flames vs. Evansville Purple Aces Women's Volleyball
6-10 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting women's volleyball match between UIC Flames and Evansville Purple Aces.
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Area 10 Bowling Competition
8 AM – 12 PM — Franklin Lanes — Volunteers needed — Participate in a fun-filled morning while supporting Special Olympics athletes in this qualifying competition.
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Calumet College vs. Evansville Basketball Game
11:00 AM — Ford Center — Check for ticket prices — Watch a thrilling matchup as the Crimson Wave take on the Purple Aces in an exciting college basketball game.
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