🌱 Patch AM: What will Vanderburgh County’s new data center committee decide this fall?

Good day Evansville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What will Vanderburgh County's new data center committee decide this fall?
• Could Molly be your next independent sidekick from Evansville's VHS?
• How a late-night chase from Evansville turned into felony charges

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
• Sunday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Vanderburgh Co. Commissioners form Data Center Committee (14news.com) — Vanderburgh County leaders in Evansville have created a 13-member Data Center Research Committee and paused new data center projects through the end of 2026. The group will study environmental, agricultural, and electrical impacts before setting guidelines, with its first public meeting on September 2 at the Civic Center Complex.
   

2. Molly the Independent Cat Is Ready for Adoption (my1053wjlt.com) — If you're looking to adopt a pet in Evansville, the Vanderburgh Humane Society has a one-year-old cat named Molly who's playful, independent, and ready for a new home for a $100 adoption fee. The shelter, founded in 1957 and entirely donation-funded, continues to serve as a key local resource for pet surrenders, adoptions, and animal welfare education.
   

3. Sheriff: Evansville woman allegedly swallowed meth prior to high-speed, multi-county chase (wthr.com) — Evansville readers should know a local woman faces multiple felony charges after a late-night pursuit that began on East Indiana Street and crossed into Warrick County. Deputies say she fled a traffic stop, was later hospitalized, and allegedly admitted swallowing meth and discarding items during the 12‑mile chase.
   

4. Hearing from the coaches ahead of this week's 'Game of the Week' (14news.com) — High school football fans in Evansville can look forward to Castle taking on Mater Dei in this week's featured "Game of the Week" at the Reitz Bowl. Both head coaches reflect on last week's wins and explain how they're preparing for what they expect to be a tough, hard-fought matchup.
   

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Friday August 28
• Family Trivia Night: Spider-Man
  Mccullough Branch Library EVPL McCollough - Meeting Room
  5:30 pm
Monday August 31
• Site Review
  Vanderburgh County Council Evansville, IN 47708
  10:00 am
• Teen Gaming
  Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library EVPL Central -
  3:30 pm
• National Trail Mix Day & EVV Trails Celebration
  Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library EVPL Central - Large Group Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
• The Drawing Board
  Mccullough Branch Library EVPL McCollough - Activity Room
  4:00 pm
• Reserve/Varsity Volleyball
  Cedar Hall Community School , 2100 N Fulton Ave, Evansville, IN
  4:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Community Art Swap
  Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library EVPL Central - Popular Materials Center
• Banned Books Scavenger Hunt
  Mccullough Branch Library EVPL McCollough -

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Gentle Yoga
  Oaklyn Branch Library EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room
  9:30 am
Monday August 31
• Reserve/Varsity Volleyball
  Cedar Hall Community School , 2100 N Fulton Ave, Evansville, IN
  4:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Teen Advisory Council
  Oaklyn Branch Library EVPL Oaklyn - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
• Open Craft Studio
  Stringtown Branch Library EVPL Stringtown - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone know where I can find the schedule for the vaccine clinics for dogs?
  I know VHS has them, but figured I'd ask here before called them later in case there's other options idk about. TYIA ! (Nextdoor Diamond Valley)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Sammich was lost on August 26, 2026 in Evansville, IN 47714 near S Green River Road Lincoln Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor Presidents)

• Drury Hotels Company, LLC posted a job opening for housekeeper in Evansville. Apply here.
• Elior posted a job opening for Part-Time Cook in Evansville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evansville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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