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Good morning Evansville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one mid-century gem convinced newcomers to build a life here
  • Ready for two loud days of alternative music in Evansville?
  • Why Ross Center Village residents are fed up with overflowing dumpsters.

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update - I spoke with a very nice supervisor and the city was supposed to inform me that they are no longer going down the alley and switched it to being picked up at the front of my home.
    Not sure why the other five people I spoke to didn't tell me this but I'm just glad it's finally solved! I posted a week or so ago regarding my… (Nextdoor University South)
  • I am still needing a home for this sweet girl.
    My schedule has changed and won't allow me to take care of her like she needs. She was born in February is spayed and microchipped. She will need her… (Nextdoor Glenwood)
  • Rural King Supply posted a job opening for Shipping Associate in Evansville. Apply here.
  • Silgan Containers Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Evansville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evansville here.

Ok Evansville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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