Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
Good morning, Evansville.
Officials at Warrick Humane Society will open its new shelter Saturday — hosting fun activities and seeking temporary fosters to help move animals from the old facility as staff adapts to new cleaning procedures.
Catholic Charities hosted an open house today to show off a new logo and website that makes it easier to access services while reaffirming its commitment to help the community.
Cornerstone Assembly of God held a food drive this afternoon for neighbors needing food + toiletries.
The church plans more drives in the future to help residents across the Tri-State.
West Side Nut Club reported that no one has claimed the Fall Festival Half Pot prize with roughly 15 days left out of a 30-day period; the winning number is D-4765104 to claim half of the $2.6 million jackpot.
A school bus caught fire Thursday morning after a veteran driver evacuated six students near Willow Creek and Hauschild Drive — the students were picked up by a second bus and arrived safely at school while state police and the bus manufacturer begin investigating the incident.
The Wall That Heals will be on display at the Broadway Recreational Complex on USI campus from Oct.
29 to Nov. 1, offering visitors a 3/4-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with name rubbings and local service member displays + free, 24-hour access.
The University of Southern Indiana held its annual Be a Teacher Day on Wednesday, drawing over 350 local high school students to explore teaching careers & gain insight into available educational opportunities.
Neighborhood improvement association members met with a city engineer at Garvin Park tonight to discuss concerns over sidewalks, crosswalks, and other local issues — they also helped clean up the area and plan to meet with officials again.
This meeting reflects ongoing community efforts to enhance neighborhood safety and beauty.
Ascension St. Vincent now brings chaplains into its emergency waiting room to provide emotional and spiritual support for patients and families — the 24-hour initiative aims to ease anxiety while they await care.
The Vanderburgh County Health Department released its food service inspection reports for Evansville restaurants from Sept.
21 through Sept. 25; most establishments had no violations + a few spots, including Penn Station East Coast Subs and Xpressmart, recorded multiple issues.
Deaconess partnered with the American Red Cross on Wednesday to host a blood drive at its Midtown campus — the event aims to ease shortages ahead of the busy holiday season.
Purdue Extension has highlighted top apple picks for snacking and baking, including Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Jonathan, Rome and Fuji.
Local orchards offer u-pick options this season (from Beasley’s Orchard to Evansville Countryside Orchard) with over 20 apple varieties available.
Four Evansville-area high school soccer teams will play in the IHSAA semi-state tournament tomorrow, Oct.
24, in Southwestern Indiana as they vie for a spot in the state finals.
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