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Hey there, Evansville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will 161 new downtown apartments mean for Main Street?
  • How did Memorial finally put away Reitz in a thriller?
  • Which Emmy-winning Evansville native will lead this year's Fall Festival Parade?

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

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warmer with some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Nice with brilliant sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 51.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vault on Main opens in Evansville after five years of waiting (tristatehomepage.com) — Downtown Evansville just gained a major new housing option with the grand opening of Vault on Main, a $60 million apartment complex built where the Old National Bank building once stood. With 161 modern units and amenities like a heated saltwater pool and work spaces, city leaders say it will bring more residents, energy, and business to Main Street while easing the local housing crunch.
   

• Memorial football proved it has championship resolve in victory over Reitz (courierpress.com) — Memorial High School's football team stayed unbeaten in Evansville with a gritty 30-27 win over rival Reitz at Enlow Field, clinching at least a share of the SIAC title. In a back-and-forth game, the Tigers leaned on a punishing late rushing attack, key defensive stops, and standout performances from Geno Aimone, Luke Brown, and Grayson Carter to prove their championship toughness.
   

• Gaddis to Return to Evansville as Grand Marshal (wnin.org) — Evansville's iconic West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Parade will feature hometown Emmy and Grammy winner Alisha Gaddis as Grand Marshal this year. The Reitz High School graduate and former Fall Festival Queen candidate will lead the Main Parade down West Franklin Street on Saturday, October 10. Her recent induction into the EVSC Hall of Fame underscores her strong local roots and achievements.
   

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    Great people, great clientele, I love the variety of coffee choices and the creativity they bring, and it's one of the few places in Evansville to… (Nextdoor E Riverside-Lodge)
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    She is less than 2 years old. She doesn't get along well with our cats. She's scared of other cats. She's all around boy cats who like to play too… (Nextdoor North St Joe)
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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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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