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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Utilities board highlights completed projects, plans for future ones (suncommercial.com) — Vincennes residents can expect completed sewer upgrades serving Woodland Crossing and the industrial park, while utilities officials eye future meter replacements, sewer work near Hart Street, and major electrical and generator upgrades at the wastewater plant. The board discussed a possible funding shortfall and will revisit priorities at its next meeting on October 14.
• Firehouse Flats: What the Project Could Mean for Downtown Vincennes (mywabashvalley.com) — A major 89‑unit Firehouse Flats apartment project could replace a longtime public parking lot at Third and Vigo in downtown Vincennes, raising big questions about where customers, employees, and tenants will park. City officials say they'll add at least 100 new public spaces and other on‑street parking before construction, while local business owners worry about lost convenience and sales as approvals move through city boards this fall.
• Braun designates September as Indiana Archaeology Month (madisoncourier.com) — Indiana's Archaeology Month this September is spotlighting Vincennes, celebrating its role as Indiana's oldest European‑founded community and former territorial capital. A special commemorative poster highlights the city's multicultural frontier history, while events around the state invite residents to meet archaeologists, explore ancient sites, and better understand the deep roots of communities like Vincennes.
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