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Vincennes, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Vincennes! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Suspect measles? Good Samaritan says call before coming in
- Williams Bros. pharmacy closes November 18; prescriptions move to Walgreens
- Why Vincennes schools are seeking $25 million in borrowing authority
Also on today's calendar: The Electric Light Orchestra Experience and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Cooler with a passing shower, temps: high: 52, low: 34.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Good Samaritan Reviews Measles Response Procedures Amid Statewide Increase (wvut.org) ā Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes is asking anyone who suspects measles to call their healthcare provider before arriving so staff can prepare. With Indiana reporting 145 confirmed cases this year, the hospital is reviewing plans to isolate suspected patients immediately and coordinate testing and follow-up with health officials. 
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2. Williams Bros. closing Vincennes pharmacy, home medical equipment will remain open (washtimesherald.com) ā Williams Bros. will close its Vincennes retail pharmacy after November 18, with active prescriptions transferring to Walgreens and patients receiving instructions directly. The company cites reimbursement rates that fail to cover medication costs, but its home medical equipment operation will stay open to serve local patients. Ā Ā Ā
3. VCSC plans for future improvements (suncommercial.com) ā Vincennes schools are seeking authority to borrow up to $25 million for future building repairs, equipment and vehicles, not committing to spend that amount. Superintendent Greg Parsley expects actual borrowing needs to be considerably lower and says the proposed financing framework would preserve flexibility through 2037 and potentially beyond. Ā Ā Ā
4. 'If you build it': Military museum founders find collections growing beyond expectations (goshennews.com) ā Vincennesā Indiana Military Museum is making room for its growing collection, including a newly installed theater designed to resemble a wartime pilotsā briefing room. Founder Jim Osborne says artifacts arrive almost daily, with donations and volunteer help supporting the museumās growth and changing exhibits. Ā Ā Ā
5. Bowling Blazers win home tournament (suncommercial.com) ā Vincennes Universityās menās bowling team turned its first home tournament into a sweep, winning both varsity and junior varsity titles at the inaugural Trailblazer Open. Noah Arnold led the singles field with a 233 average, helping the varsity finish 520 pins ahead of runner-up Brescia. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Vincennes
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Upcoming Events in
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Masterclass ā Robert Cart, flute ā
Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, 20 W Red Skelton Blvd, Vincennes
11:00 am
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Basketball (Girls MS) @ Parkview
PARKVIEW JR HIGH SCHOOL
6:30 pm -
The Electric Light Orchestra Experience ā
Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, 20 W Red Skelton Blvd, Vincennes
7:30 pm -
Basketball (Girls V) @ Corydon Central
Corydon Central Tournament
8:15 pm -
Holiday Craft and Vendor Show ā
Vincennes Eagles, 1325 Willow Street, Vincennes
9:00 am -
Dressing to be the Belle of the Ball ā
Vincennes Knox County Visitors Bureau, 702 Main Street, Vincennes
10:00 am -
Trail of Memories ā
Vincennes State Historic Sites, 1 W Harrison St, Vincennes
2:00 pm -
Vincennes 250. Relive The Revolution. - Second Saturday Speaker Series Native American Heritage Month Program ā
Vincennes IN
2:00 pm -
Speaker Series - Tecumseh: Panther in the Sky ā
Vincennes State Historic Sites, 1 W. Harrison Street, Vincennes
3:00 pm -
Basketball (Boys MS) - Parkview
South Knox High School
6:30 pm -
Basketball (Girls JV) - Northeast Dubois
South Knox High School
6:00 pm
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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