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In today's newsletter:

  • How the new I-69 section will change driving around Evansville
  • House of Lecter returns with new catacombs and a heartfelt tribute
  • Want to attend the statewide NAACP conference coming to Evansville?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Third section of I-69 project opens in Evansville (wishtv.com) — New approach roads and three bridges for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing are now complete in Evansville, giving construction crews reliable access to the Ohio River for the future bridge to Henderson. The $202 million project is on time and on budget, and officials say the roads will eventually open to regular traffic once the new four-lane I-69 bridge is finished.
   

• House of Lecter celebrates 30th year, paying homage to longtime owner Phil Wolter (14news.com) — Evansville's House of Lecter kicks off its 30th season today, reopening its popular catacombs in a new, safer underground space. This year's haunted house also pays special tribute to longtime owner Phil Wolter, with multiple floors dedicated to honoring his legacy while delivering fresh scares through November 13 for anyone ready to be frightened.
   

• Evansville to host 2026 NAACP Indiana conference (tristatehomepage.com) — Evansville will host the 2026 NAACP Indiana conference next month at the Hilton DoubleTree, bringing members and guests from across the state into town. Local leaders like Mayor Stephanie Terry and NAACP President Sadie Harper-Scott will join other speakers for sessions on education, justice, health care, and more, with preregistration required for anyone who wants to attend.
   

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Sybil, a cat who went missing in Evansville, IN, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 10 hours. Message from Owner: "I am… (Nextdoor CHAIN)
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  • Oakland City University resigns Higher Learning Accreditation amid ongoing financial fallout (14news.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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