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Also on today's calendar: Lifesaver's Suicide Prevention Walk 2026 Presented by Deaconess and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Love in Mid-Century Modern Times (evansvilleliving.com) — A couple who fell in love with a mid-century modern home on South Meadow Road have now fully settled into Evansville, working locally, joining churches, and hosting neighbors around their backyard pool. Their story showcases the charm of the Hebron-Meadows neighborhood, the city's historic architecture, and how welcoming the Evansville community can feel to new residents.
2. Fucshia Fest 2026 Brings 24+ Bands to Evansville (newstalk1280.com) — Alternative music fans in Evansville can look forward to Fuchsia Fest 2026, a two-day festival bringing more than two dozen punk, emo, hardcore, and indie bands to Stage Two on North Congress Avenue September 25–26. With tickets starting at $20 per day or $35 for a weekend pass, the event also features local artists, vendors, and a focus on community and self-expression.
3. Evansville apartment residents complaining of overflowing trash (14news.com) — Residents of Ross Center Village on Covert Avenue in Evansville say trash in several Republic Services dumpsters has gone uncollected for nearly a month, creating foul odors, flies, and concerns for children. Management has switched to a Boonville-based hauler with new green dumpsters and now reports Republic has agreed to cancel service and clear the overflowing blue dumpsters within days.
4. Deaconess Health System earns spot on Forbes 2026 employer list (14news.com) — Evansville-based Deaconess Health System has been named one of Forbes' 2026 Best-In-State Employers, highlighting its workplace culture and employee satisfaction in Indiana. For local residents, this recognition underscores Deaconess as a strong option for healthcare careers and signals stability at a major regional employer.
5. Scout the Tabby Kitten Is Up for Adoption in Evansville (my1053wjlt.com) — An energetic three-month-old tabby kitten named Scout is waiting for adoption at the Vanderburgh Humane Society, which has served the Evansville area since 1957. For a $100 fee, residents can give him a new home while supporting a local nonprofit that relies on community donations to care for homeless animals and prevent abuse.
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