Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Evansville.
Residents will join the Twilight Tour on Oct.
24 at Oak Hill Cemetery where historical reenactments support ash tree preservation. The event, hosted by the City, begins at 5 p.m. and offers tickets at $15 for adults + $10 for students and $5 for children, with proceeds helping conservation efforts.
The Salvation Army’s Toy Town program is now full, so families who missed registration should check local Walmart donation boxes and Angel Trees and listen to WBKR for November when new applications will open — organizers thanked the community for its support.
Warrick Humane Society will cut the ribbon on its new Newburgh animal shelter on Oct.
23 at 10 a.m. — the facility will add room for 400 animals and improve its operations.
Evansville hosts a busy weekend with family-friendly events including free WoofFest at West Library (Oct.
24, noon–5 p.m.), Halloween Illuminations at Gene Aurand Trailhead (Oct. 23–25), and The Rocky Horror Show at StageTwo (Oct. 23/24, 7:30 p.m. and midnight) along with a Twilight Tour at Oak Hill Cemetery (Oct. 24).
Lloyd4U hosted an interactive educational event at Perry Heights Middle School last Tuesday, Oct.
20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to explain the new Dual Displaced Left Turns on Red Bank Road (an informative video was available online).
City officials invite residents to join a volunteer tree planting event Saturday at Tepe Park to boost the city’s tree canopy and foster environmental care.
Additional events are planned later this year to support green initiatives.
Indiana’s Cook faces claims that its devices injured thousands because risk details were not fully shared, though company officials deny fault, while a 72 year old Southern Baptist preacher from Manchester collapsed near his recliner today after trying to walk for back pain relief.
Indiana State Police and the DEA will host a Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday, Oct.
24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at local sites to safely dispose of expired prescription drugs, pills, liquids, and vaping items (needles will not be accepted) while protecting the environment.
Mater Dei football enters Sectional 32 today with a 7-2 record after a successful regular season — the Wildcats are set to bounce back following a loss under coach Cody Hess.
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