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FOR KING AND COUNTRY WILL BE AT FORD CENTER ON APRIL 16. TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 AT 10AM

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for KING & COUNTRY

burn the ships | world tour: North America: 2020 Encore

April 16 – Ford Center

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 a.m.

Evansville, IN – After the overwhelming response to their 36-date fall tour and thousands of requests by fans, two-time GRAMMY® Award winners for KING & COUNTRY have announced 14 new North American dates to extend their world tour into 2020. The burn the ships | North America: The 2020 Encore will kick off on April 16th at The Ford Center in Evansville, IN, and will see the award-winning duo bring their unprecedented live show to fans in brand-new markets. Tickets will go on sale on Nov. 15 at 10am local time, click here for more information.

Just one day prior to their highly anticipated CMA performance with world renowned entertainer Dolly Parton, for KING & COUNTRY are set to appear on “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts’ ABC special “Dolly Parton: Here She Comes Again!” In the hourlong special, Joel and Luke Smallbone have a chance to divulge their extraordinary & sparkling collaboration on the duo’s No. 1 hit “God Only Knows.” The pre-CMA Awards special airs TUESDAY, NOV. 12 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network.

for KING & COUNTRY is set to join nine-time CMA Award winner and world-renowned entertainer Dolly Parton to perform themassive No. 1 hit “God Only Knows” at “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards.” Country Music’s Biggest NightTM will be hosted by Dolly along with Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood, and will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network.

FOR KING AND COUNTRY WILL BE AT FORD CENTER ON APRIL 16.  TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 AT 10AM

 

“We’ve heard you! And on the heels of one of the most meaningful tours we’ve ever been a part of it’s with great enthusiasmthat we announce our burn the ships | North America: 2020 Encore! We’ll be coming to 14 more arenas across the UnitedStates, with the bow of the ship and more music than ever in-tow, including every song off our new album. Let’s set sail!”

The duo is currently finishing up the second leg of the burn the ships | World Tour 2019: North America, which produced 9 SOLD-OUT shows thus far. Those attending these upcoming shows will get a chance to see for KING & COUNTRY take the stage at the top of each show and play more music than ever before. In honor of the band’s 3rd album release burn the ships, the stage and lighting design will be conceptually inspired by the bow of a ship, and fans will now be able to stand within the “bow” for a complete and immersive experience of one of the most exciting concert events around. The tour is set to hit major markets in Washington, DC; Tulsa, OK; Pittsburgh, PA, and others.

USI Women’s Runners earn at-large bid to nationals

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University of Southern Indiana Women’s Cross Country was awarded an at-large bid into the NCAA Division II National Championships Monday.

The No. 15 Screaming Eagles are making their first trip to nationals as a team since 2016 and their 12th in program history after finishing sixth in a leaded NCAA II Midwest Region Championship meet that featured nine nationally-ranked teams. Eight of the 34 teams that qualified for the national meet are from the Midwest Region, by far the most selections of any of the eight regions.

Junior Jennifer Comastri paced USI at the NCAA II Midwest Region Championships with her 13th-place finish, while senior Hope Jones was 18th. Both earned All-Midwest Region accolades with their finishes.

USI Women’s Cross Country joins the men’s squad, who earned an automatic bid to the national meet, when it competes at the NCAA II Championships November 23 at Arcade Creek Cross Country Course (at Haggin Oaks) in Sacramento, California. The women’s six-kilometer race is set to begin at noon (CST), while the men’s 10k is slated for a 1:15 p.m. start time.

JUST IN: 11032 North 3rd Ave. Homicide Affidavits

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The Coroner has positively identified the victim. The information in the attached affidavits is available for full release.

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY CORONER  HOMICIDE REPORT 

An autopsy has been completed on the human remains recovered from N. Third Ave. as a result, the death has been ruled a homicide from blunt force trauma. Additionally, a dental examination by Dr. Crunchy Wells made a positive identification of the victim as being Evonne Marie Pullen’s age, a resident of the address. The Evansville Police Department can provide additional updates on the investigation.

 

JUST IN: Officer Assaulted by Jail Inmate

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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has charged an inmate who assaulted a confinement officer in the jail.

On Sunday, November 10, 2019, at 4:05 PM a female confinement officer was attempting to speak with an unruly female inmate when she was assaulted and injured. The inmate, Alexius Neal, shoved the confinement officer against a fence and punched her multiple times in the face. The officer fell to the ground and was then kicked in the face by Neal. Neal continued to punch the officer in the face as the officer attempted to restrain Neal. Two female inmates came to the officer’s aid. Neal was further restrained by responding to confinement officers.

The injured officer received lacerations above her left eye and was later diagnosed with a concussion. She was treated and released from the emergency room and then driven home where she is presently recuperating.

Neal was already in custody on charges of Domestic Battery, Battery on Law Enforcement, Resisting Law Enforcement, Intimidation, Disorderly Conduct and a Petition to Revoke Probation. Neal was housed in an all-female unit at the time of the assault. The female housing unit is one of eight housing units of the jail. Each individual housing unit contains anywhere from 64 to over 100 inmates and is staffed by just one confinement officer.

In an interview with WEVV 44 News today Sheriff Wedding stated, “I am a proponent of taking care of jails in the State of Indiana. It is time for our state government to address jails and fund it properly, staff it properly and build properly.” Sheriff Wedding added, “I’ve been fighting this for four years and its falling on deaf ears. We need people to wake up and understand that we deal with a very tough population and we need help…. We are housing the worst of our society and most people don’t care. It’s kind of like lock them up and forget about them. We need help from our community to protect our staff and to protect people in jail as well.”

Neal is currently in jail on a $25,000 bond with a next court appearance scheduled for November 14, 2019.

ARRESTED:

Alexius Dededrianna Neal (pictured above in August 2019), 24, of Evansville. Aggravated Battery as a Level 3 Felony, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer as a Level 5 Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement as a Level 6 Felony.

Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Victorian Christmas Traditions

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DeAndre Williams named MVC Newcomer of the Week

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Williams debuted with 26 points against Ball State

Scoring 26 points in his debut for the University of Evansville, sophomore DeAndre Williams was named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week on Monday.

Williams made a debut for the ages as the University of Evansville men’s basketball team faced Ball State in the season opener on Saturday.  Williams recorded a game-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting.  He was 3-for-4 from outside.

He also led all players with 9 rebounds while recording 3 assists and a pair of steals in 28 minutes of work.  Williams’ effort was the best for an Evansville player in their program debut since December 1, 1986.  That night, Marty Simmons scored 27 points versus Montana State.  Interestingly enough, teammate Scott Haffner also made his debut that evening and scored 26.

“I am very proud and excited for his future as an Ace,” UE head coach Walter McCarty said.  “Knowing him, I know he will continue to challenge himself to continue getting better.  He loved making plays for his teammates, so it is awesome that he is recognized for the award.  It is very fitting.”

VANDERBURGH COUNTY GOP HAPPENINGS

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News and Upcoming Events for November 12, 2019

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Vanderburgh County Republican Party Breakfast
Saturday, November 16, 2019
WHERE: C.K. Newsome Center, Room 118A-B
100 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713

 

7:30 am – Doors Open (Complimentary Continental Breakfast)

8:00 am – Program

> Guest Speaker: City Controller (& former Evansville) Mayor Russell Lloyd
will provide an analysis of the 2019 Municipal Election
> Chairman Parke provides an update on political happenings

9:00 am- Adjourn

For more information contact Mary Jo Kaiser: phone  812-425-8207 or email beamerjo59@gmail.com

 The 2019 Municipal Election –
  • Congratulations to Evansville Mayor  Lloyd Winnecke for becoming the first 3 terms Republican mayor of the city of Evansville in landslide fashion.
  • Congratulations to Ron Beane for his election to the Evansville City Council At-Large, receiving the most votes of any candidate in the At-Large race.
  • Congratulations to Justin Elpers for his re-election to the City Council Ward 5 seat.
While these victories are the reason for celebration, the close losses in several City Council races are disappointing, particularly when it is evident that voter apathy played a roll. If you are a Republican voter living in the city of Evansville and did not vote, you provided an assist in the Democrat gains on the City Council.  Anyone that believes that how you vote at the local level does not matter with regard to party affiliation is running a fool’s errand.

64,384 Evansville registered voters did not take the time to vote in the 2019 City Election. That is scary.
ELECTION RESULTS

SUMMARY REPORT           MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION             UNOFFICIAL TOTALS
  VANDERBURGH COUNTY, IN
          NOVEMBER 5, 2019

VOTES PERCENT

VOTE CENTERS COUNTED (16 OF 16)
REGISTERED VOTERS – TOTAL . . . . . . . . 80,422
BALLOTS CAST – TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16,038

VOTER TURNOUT – TOTAL . . . . . . . .                     19.94

STRAIGHT PARTY
Vote for not more than 1
REPUBLICAN (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,508    45.74
DEMOCRATIC (DEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,518    45.87
LIBERTARIAN (LIB). . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .       40       .52

INDEPENDENT (IND). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       603   7.86

MAYOR EVANSVILLE
Vote for not more than 1
LLOYD WINNECKE (REP). . . . . . . . . .      11,711   80.75
NO CANDIDATE FILED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          0
BART GADAU (LIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672    4.63

STEVE ARY (IND) . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,119  14.61

CLERK EVANSVILLE
Vote for not more than 1
NO CANDIDATE FILED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         0

LAURA BROWN WINDHORST (DEM) . . . . 11,043  100.00

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AT-LARGE EVANSVILLE
Vote for not more than 3
RON BEANE (REP) . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,335  18.82
DAVID CHRISTMAS (REP) . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .6,176   15.85
ALEXANDER (ALEX) R. SCHMITT (REP) . . 5,492   14.09
KAITLIN E MOORE MORLEY (DEM) . . . . . . 6,477  16.62
GINA ROBINSON UNGAR (DEM) . . . . .  . . . . 6,431  16.50

JONATHAN WEAVER (DEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,055  18.11

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 1ST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
TIMOTHY A. O’BRIEN II (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . 1,605  47.28

BEN TROCKMAN (DEM) . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .1,790  52.72

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 2ND WARD
Vote for not more than 1
NATALIE RASCHER (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,269  49.40

MISSY MOSBY (DEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,300  50.60

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 3RD WARD
Vote for not more than 1
STEPHEN R. MELCHER (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,035  48.64

ZACHARY HERONEMUS (DEM). . . . . . . . . . .1,093  51.36

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 4TH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
ARCHIE M. CARTER (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672   26.46

ALEX BURTON (DEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,868  73.54

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 5TH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
JUSTIN K. ELPERS (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,724  57.54

JENNIFER YASER (DEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,272  42.46

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 6TH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
PAUL ABRAMSON (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735   37.83
JIM BRINKMEYER (DEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,208   62.17

 County Commission Meeting-   Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2019

 

 
   Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex
                1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit

County Commissioners

EVSC Board of School Trustees Meeting-
  Date: November 12, 2019
             Time: 5:30 PM
 Location: Board Room, EVSC Administration Building
                  951 Walnut St., Evansville

VCRP Central Committee Meeting – Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: GOP Headquarters
815 John Street, Evansville
Meetings are open to all Vanderburgh County Precinct Committeemen

 City Council Meeting-   Date: Monday, November 18, 2019

 

 
   Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex
                1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit

City Council

  Annual Christmas tree lighting set for November 21
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will welcome the start of the holiday season with the lighting of the City of Evansville’s official Christmas tree in front of the Civic Center on Thursday, November 21, at 5 p.m.
The North High School Varsity Choir, led by Choir Director Drew Gray, will perform and Mayor Winnecke will offer a few remarks before starting the countdown to turn on the Christmas tree lights.
 Everyone is welcome to attend.
                                                                               Learn more

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Indiana GOP Establishes All-Time Record With 70 Mayoral Wins
Republicans now hold 23 more mayoral offices than Democrats, another record.
The Indiana Republican Party achieved a new record in this year’s municipal elections, ending the 2019 cycle with 70 Republican mayors throughout Indiana. This involved flipping 19 mayoral offices, including those in traditional Democrat strongholds Kokomo, Muncie, Logansport, and Michigan City.

“It was a historic night for Republicans throughout Indiana as voters in the city after city elected Republicans mayors,” said Indiana GOP Chairman Kyle Hupfer. “Never in the history of Indiana have Republicans held this many mayoral offices or had this wide a margin over Democrats.”
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 Reflections on Veterans Day –

Veterans Day Remembrance
(from 11/08/19 newsletter)

Another anniversary of Veterans Day – a very prestigious day in the history of this great country which calls to mind the blessing of being an American – is upon us once more. There have been many changes since 1776. When it comes to fighting equipment, the muzzle-loading flintlock musket and cannon were the norm some 200 years ago; now we have modern systems such as the ADAPTIV camouflage system that can make a tank virtually invisible to thermal imaging.

The training for the fighting men in the country’s early wars was crude in comparison to the rigors of today’s requirements for our military men and women. But though the equipment and preparation have changed, the dedication, commitment, courage, and loyalty is as branded into the spirit of our warriors today as it was in days gone by. Those brave men and women who carry out their duty to our nation are still driven to serve and for that America must always be indebted, and we are.
God has blessed America and we continue to pray for the protection of our armed forces. Thank you, comrades.

Celebrating Veterans Day
(from 11/08/19 newsletter)

Every year on Nov. 11, Americans celebrate Veterans Day to commemorate and give thanks to the brave men and women who have served our country.

Armistice Day began in 1919 when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as a day to celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War I, which was dubbed “The War to End All Wars.” Several years later, in 1954, Armistice Day became what we now call Veterans Day after President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced the change, “in order that a grateful nation might pay homage to the veterans of all its wars who have contributed to the preservation of this Nation.”

The commitment to serve our country has deep roots in our Hoosier heritage, with nearly 500,000 veterans living in our state. Each year, lawmakers look for ways to continue our support for these brave men and women, whether it be through financial, tuition, health care or counseling assistance. In this session, we passed a measure that phases in an exemption for military retirement benefits by 2022. In addition, Indiana launched a new online portal to help veterans and their families access state benefits.
Since our country’s founding, generations of Americans have reaffirmed their dedication and loyalty to our country by serving in our military.  May we never take our freedom – and their sacrifices – for granted. When you see a veteran, please take the time to thank them for their service.

Thanking our veterans for their service

(from 11/08/19 newsletter)

Nov. 11 is an opportunity for us to recognize and honor the 18.2 million veterans in the United States and thank them for their service to our country. This Veterans Day, we honor our heroes for putting their lives at risk to make our nation safer and bring about a more peaceful world.

A number of businesses offer discounts and specials to our active and retired service members on Veterans Day. Click here to view a complete list of opportunities and discounts.

We are fortunate to have had so many brave men and women stand for freedom since our country’s founding. We owe it to them to ensure that their service and sacrifice is always remembered.
Please take a moment today and every day to thank our veterans and recognize them for the sacrifices that they have made for our nation.

State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville, right) joins State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville, left) and Thurman Carnal (middle), a 103-year-old World War II veteran, at the Southwest Indiana Regional Council on Aging (SWIRCA) Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Evansville.
Tomes Attends Veterans Day Celebration
(11/08/19 Press Release by R. Kommes)

SWIRCA’s 11th annual Veterans Day Celebration honored veterans with a meal, entertainment and local vendors offering resources.

“As a veteran, I am honored to have the opportunity to attend events like these and talk about the significance of Veterans Day, especially to those who are veterans themselves,” Tomes said. “On the 101st anniversary of the end of World War I, it is just as important now as it was then to be grateful to those who have made sacrifices for our freedom.”

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  Stay in touch with GOP members of Congress representing our area at these links:

Visit the Vanderburgh GOP 

page for daily updates.

  Mark Your calendar                CLICK on event for more information
November 12 (3:00 pm)
November 12 (5:30 pm)
November 16 (7:30 am)
VCRP Monthly Breakfast
November 18 (5:30 pm)
December 4 (3:30 pm)

  Make sure you add vandygop@gmail.com to your address book so we’ll be sure to land in your inbox!

         If you have any questions, contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at

or (812) 425-8207.
for more info. Thank you.
Paid for by the Vanderburgh County Republican Party, Farley Smith, Treasurer

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

“IS IT TRUE” NOVEMBER 12, 2019

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

IS IT TRUE last week our server crashed several times and it took about 13 hours to correct the problems?  …that increase readership sometimes causes a down-home on-line community newspaper unexpected challenges?

IS IT TRUE that the competition for the Evansville City Council attorney job is heating up? …we are told that Democratic State Representative and attorney Ryan Hatfield and former two-term Evansville Mayor and attorney Jonathan Weinzapfel are both making calls to the newly elected City Council members trying to earn their business in 2020?

IS IT TRUE we were told that State Representative Ryan Hatfield spent a bunch of money from his campaign coffers to help elect Democratic City Council candidates in the recent city election? …we are also told that former Mayor Jonathon Weinzapfel who is employed by the current Vanderburgh County Commission law firm Jones And Wallace is trying to leverage his political influence in order to get his firm hired as the next Evansville City Council legal counsel?  …that members of  City Council have two well-qualified choices to choose from as legal counsel for 2020?

IS IT TRUE we are told by extremely reliable sources that former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel may be launching a bid to unseat the embattled Indiana Republican Attorney General, Curtis Hill? …if Mr. Weinzapfel decides to take on Attorney General, Curtis Hill we predict that this race shall turn into a real political dog fight?

IS IT TRUE that according to CCO Mole #41 the search for a new CEO down at the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau has taken a strange turn that could cause some credibility or legal problems for the committee conducting the search? …CCO Mole #41 and other members of the Mole Nation tell the City-County Observer that a loyal and talented 17 year CVB employee has floated the idea of applying for the position and may have been discouraged to the point of being denied an opportunity to even apply for the job?…years ago the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau learn the discrimination lesson the hard way and had to pony up a big check for an alledged discriminatory indiscretion and if they don’t watch it they may be heading down that path again?…that an agency in a town that puts the words “E Is For Everyone” on every billboard and park bench insight should have the good sense to be inclusive in their job interviewing and hiring procedures?

IS IT TRUE that the newly elected Democratic Governor of Kentucky campaigned to enhancing the Kentucky gaming laws so it allows race track to offer poker, roulette and cards, and slots?  …we respectfully suggest that the Indiana State officials better start amending Indiana State laws so it will allow Indiana Casinos Sportsbook to offer horse racing simulcast betting?  …if they don’t the Kentucky gaming establishments are going to eat the Indiana Casinos lunch?

IS IT TRUE over the last six months we have been approached by several people to do a printed edition of a Sunday paper? …when the City-County Observer first started publishing many years ago we produced a printed edition once a week for a couple of years and always made an honorable profit?  … we must confess that we are taking a serious look at doing this?

IS IT TRUE that our “Readers Poll” is considered to be non-scientific but trendy? …one of our recent polls asked: “Do you think the Republicans will take control of the 2020 City Council”?  …our readers voted 159 YES, 197 voted N0 and 59 people said they didn’t know? …it looks like our readers got it right?

IS IT TRUE our readers also picked the following winners in the Evansville City Council races:  Jim Brinkmeyer in 6th Ward, Justin Elpers in the 5th Ward, Alex Burton in the 4th Ward, Zack Hermounous in the 3rd Ward, Missy Mosby in the 2nd Ward, and Ben Trockman in the 1st Ward?  …our readers picked the following winners in the At-Large City Council races: Ron Beane, Jonathan Weaver, and Katitian Morley?  …not bad pickings for a non-scientific but trendy City County Observer “Readers Polls”?  …we give five (5) cheers to the City-County Observers readers for their amazing election day predictions?

IS IT TRUE we predict that County Commissioners Ben Shoulders and Cheryl Musgrave will both be running for re-election?  …we are told that Ms. Musgrave will have at least two primary election opponents and Mr. Shoulders will have none?

IS IT TRUE that Evansville At-Large City Councilwoman Michelle Mercher is retiring after one term?  …Michelle is known for thinking outside the political box”?  …she worked tirelessly for the citizens of Evansville?  …she is honest and very personable? …from time to time we respectfully disagreed with Ms. Mercher’s political decisions?   …she always stuck by her guns and voted her conscience? …we wish her well?

IS IT TRUE our golfing “Moles” predicts that Wesselman Par 3 Golf Course will be declared surplus property by the Evansville Parks Board and that this property will become a part of Roberts Park’s future development?

Today’s “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum in downtown Evansville should be turned into a Military Museum?
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