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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Evansville's Book Broker closes indefinitely after 50 years

Plus, free METS rides on Election Day and a Nov. 10 data center comment session in Vanderburgh County.

The Daily Evansville team1 story20 sources5 min read

South SideTop story

The Book Broker on Covert Avenue has closed indefinitely after more than 50 years

The Book Broker has been an Evansville fixture since 1975

  1. 1975The opens in one form or another.
  2. 1998The shop settles into a converted furniture store at 2717 Covert Ave.
  3. Nov. 1A Facebook post says the store is closed for now.

Sources: Eyewitness News, WFIE 14 News, Courier & Press

If you ever biked to the for comics, this one stings. The South Side shop has closed indefinitely after more than 50 years. Teresa Stillabower, wife of owner Tom Stillabower, wrote on the store's Facebook page that he has been ill and is the "backbone and brains" of the place.

She wrote that he "still can not speak or hold a pen," and that "legal and financial problems" forced the store to close for now. An earlier post said it was closing for good, but that post has been removed.

  • Sells: books, music, comics, trading cards, games, sports memorabilia
  • Reopening: no date or timeframe given
  • Once doubled as a video rental store

The closing post drew more than 800 comments

More than 50
years in business
More than 800
comments on the closing post
2
floors in the Covert Ave. shop

Sources: WFIE 14 News, Courier & Press

She also wrote, "Who knows what the future holds?" She thanked customers for their patronage and support.

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News Notes

Election Day

If you're voting today, you can ride for free. The city and METS are offering free bus rides and mobility services on Election Day, Nov. 3. You can vote at any of 17 polling locations in the city, regardless of home precinct, and WNIN reports five more in Vanderburgh County. Eyewitness NewsWNIN

Data centers

If you have thoughts on data centers, Vanderburgh County's Data Center Research Committee wants to hear them. The session is Tues., Nov. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave. Enter through Entrance C on the north side and go to the auditorium. Speakers get two minutes, and you can also submit written comments. Courier & PressWNIN

Vanderburgh County's data center comment session runs 5 to 7 p.m.

Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 N. First Ave., Evansville

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.5 p.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Public comment on data centers
Date
Tues., Nov. 10
Speaking time
Two minutes

Sources: WNIN, Courier & Press

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5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Public comment on data centers
DateTues., Nov. 10
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Warrick zoning

Warrick County's Area Planning Commission set a public hearing for 6 p.m. Monday at the Friedman Park Event Center in Newburgh. It covered a proposed that would require heavier industrial zoning and special approval for data centers. Officials said no specific property is set to be rezoned. The ordinance comes after Alcoa unveiled Project Alloy, and commissioners will consider it at their regular meeting the following Monday. Eyewitness NewsWFIE 14 News

Downtown lights

Downtown Evansville's Improvement District began decorating Monday with 12 displays, 3 of them new. Look for lighted archways, oversized nutcrackers and over 30 tree bases wrapped in lights along Riverside Drive. The district hopes to have everything up by Friday. Eyewitness NewsWFIE 14 News

Aces hoops

The Purple Aces came back from eight down at halftime to beat IU Kokomo 80-70 in Monday's opener, and they take on USI at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Ford Center in the River City Classic. Eyewitness News

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Marching bands

Two local marching bands, the Washington Gold Pride and Vincennes Lincoln's Pride of the Green, compete in the Class C state finals Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Lincoln performs at 1:35 p.m. and Washington at 3:35 p.m. Jasper and Evansville North in Class B, Evansville Mater Dei in Class D and Castle in Class A are also area finalists. If you're heading downtown, the Monumental Marathon is also Saturday, Nov. 7, so check road restrictions at monumentalmarathon.com. WWBLThe Indianapolis Star

Six area bands are finalists at Lucas Oil Stadium

BandClass
Vincennes LincolnClass C
WashingtonClass C
JasperClass B
Evansville NorthClass B
Evansville Mater DeiClass D
CastleClass A

Source: WWBL

Heating help

If you're worried about winter heating bills, Indiana's is accepting applications. Under state law, regulated utilities can't disconnect gas or electric service from Dec. 1 to March 15 for eligible households that have applied. According to the state housing authority, the protection starts the moment you submit an application, with no wait for approval. WOMI OwensboroWBIW

Warrick County

The Warrick County Coroner's Office invites the public to a graveside service for four people no family has claimed, Sun., Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Bates Hill Cemetery. WFIE 14 News

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— David Foster Wallace

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The Wrap

Micro wrestling is coming to KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill in Evansville on Thursday, Nov. 5, and the Micro Wrestling Federation bills itself as a full-scale professional wrestling event with an entire cast under five feet tall.

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Daily Evansvilleto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Evansville's Book Broker closes indefinitely after 50 years

Plus, free METS rides on Election Day and a Nov. 10 data center comment session in Vanderburgh County.

The TLDR

  1. The Book Broker on Covert Avenue closes indefinitely
  2. METS rides are free today for Election Day voters
  3. Vanderburgh's data center comment session is Nov. 10
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