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Coffee in hand, Evansville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can help shape Evansville's new public safety roadmap
  • Headed to Fall Festival with kids? Don't miss these safety steps
  • Meet the new four-legged officers patrolling Franklin Street this week

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mayor Terry, EPD to hold town halls on Evansville safety (14news.com) — Evansville residents will have two chances this month to speak directly with Mayor Stephanie Terry and local law enforcement about crime trends and safety concerns. Town halls on Oct. 14 at the Dream Center and Oct. 29 at Zion Missionary Baptist Church will feature key justice officials, breakout discussions, and help shape a community-driven public safety roadmap for Evansville.
   

2. Fall Festival Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know (wkdq.com) — Heading to Franklin Street for the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival with kids? Local law enforcement shares practical steps like snapping a fresh photo of your child, planning meeting spots, and teaching them who to approach for help, plus parking, walking, and after-dark safety tips to keep your visit less stressful and more fun.
   

3. EPD patrol unit debuts new horses at Fall Fest (tristatehomepage.com) — If you're at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival this week, you'll see Midnight and Thor, the Evansville Police Department's newest mounted patrol horses, helping manage the big crowds. Funded in part by the Nut Club's half-pot sales, the trio will be on Franklin Street all week, and families are welcome to say hello—after asking officers' permission first.
   

4. Red Cross shares fire prevention tips for Fire Prevention Week (14news.com) — Evansville-area Red Cross officials are using Fire Prevention Week to remind local families how to reduce the risk of home fires. They stress planning an escape route, installing working smoke alarms, and using space heaters and other heating equipment safely, noting that most of the 60,000 disasters they respond to each year are preventable home fires.
   

5. US Gains Most as Autumn Festivals Power Local Spending While UK Strengthens Cultural Tourism Demand in 2026 (travelandtourworld.com) — Evansville's West Side Nut Club Fall Festival on West Franklin Street is highlighted as a model for how autumn events can boost local spending and support nonprofits. The article explains how festivals like this drive hotel occupancy, channel money to community groups, and attract visitors from nearby cities, while comparing Evansville's impact with similar cultural events in London, Belfast, Sacramento, and beyond.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Last seen: papa John's on weinbach and division street area.
    / division st Please be on the lookout for this dog. She was adopted by someone last week 10/7 from Evansville animal control and ran off. Super… (Nextdoor Rosedale South)
  • Dog spotted North Park area, near Longfield Dr.
    and Lexington Ave. She tried to approach my dog while I was walking mine on leash, then started following us and approaching several times. She… (Nextdoor North Park)
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  • Deaconess Health System, Inc. posted a job opening for Grant Coordinator 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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