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🌱 Why Vincennes gas prices are climbing despite Indiana’s tax suspension

Vincennes, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Vincennes! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Vincennes gas prices are climbing despite Indiana’s tax suspension
  • Which Vincennes teams shined in this week’s packed local sports slate?
  • What does Firehouse Flats mean for downtown Vincennes housing and parking?

Also on today's calendar: Food Trucks on the Wabash and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 67.
  • Monday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Even With Indiana Gas Tax Suspension, Gas Prices Increasing to Near 4 Dollars a Gallon (waovam.com) — Drivers in Vincennes are now paying between $3.59 and $3.79 per gallon, even with Indiana’s gas and excise taxes on fuel still suspended. Statewide averages are climbing toward $4 for gas and setting record highs for diesel and EV charging, so local residents should watch for further price jumps at the pump.
   

2. Local Roundup: VU volleyball cruises past Southeastern (suncommercial.com) — Vincennes-area teams and organizations had a busy week, from Vincennes University volleyball rolling past Southeastern Illinois to Lincoln, North Knox, South Knox, Clark, and Rivet athletes competing in cross country, tennis, football, golf, and volleyball. Local families can also look ahead to the Oct. 10 All-Wabash Valley Martial Arts Tournament at the YMCA of Vincennes, co-hosted by several hometown dojos and the Moose Lodge.
   

3. RDC Approves Firehouse Flats Agreement on Thursday (mywabashvalley.com) — Vincennes’ Redevelopment Commission has unanimously approved the Firehouse Flats economic development agreement, moving an 89-unit downtown apartment project and related parking plans closer to construction. Supporters, including Vincennes University and Good Samaritan leaders, say new housing will help recruit residents and boost Main Street, while critics, including the clerk-treasurer and downtown business owners, raised concerns about parking, transparency, and limited public input.
   

4. Michael Thornsbury, 69, Loogootee (waovam.com) — Loogootee resident Michael David Thornsbury, a U.S. Air Force veteran and longtime military aviation contractor, has died at 69, with his final resting place to be Veterans Park in Vincennes’ Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to honor his memory through donations to the Wounded Warrior Project and by sharing condolences with the Vincennes funeral home handling arrangements.
   

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Ok Vincennes! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Vincennes

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Vincennes

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.