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Bellmont voters keep government; Morgan new county clerk

MOUNT CARMEL — Village of Bellmont voters narrowly opted not to dissolve their government, while Wabash County elected Republican challenger Sean C. Morgan over incumbent Democrat County Clerk Janet Will during Tuesday’s Wabash County midterm elections. Republican Angela Broster was elected unopposed to the Wabash County Treasurer’s Office...

Wabash County, IL · 1d
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FOUR DEFENDANTS SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

Four defendants appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. 46-year-old Sean M. Dawkins of Clay City pleaded guilty to an amended Class 3 felony charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Dawkins was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to serve 180 days in jail, with the jail sentence stayed. He was given credit for three days previously served. As part of his sentence, Dawkins was ordered to pay fines and court costs and pay $2,112.57 in restitution to Sierra Bravo Contractors, LLC. He must also complete any treatment or programs required by the probation department, submit to drug testing, and comply with standard probation conditions. Under the plea agreement, another count in the case was dismissed, and a petition to revoke probation filed in a separate 2023 felony case was withdrawn. Dawkins is scheduled to return to court October 3, 2028, at 1 p.m. for a review hearing.

Wayne County, IL · 2d

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Indiana Diners Keep Visiting The State’s Last Location Of A Once-Massive Restaurant Chain

Bus drivers eat free here when they bring a group of 15 or more. That tells you plenty about the kind of crowd this buffet expects to feed. This restaurant is the last of its famous chain still standing in Indiana. At its late-1980s peak, the brand ran hundreds of locations and ranked among the largest steakhouse chains around.

Indiana · 4d
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Rezoning for development at N. Green River, Kansas heads to county

EVANSVILLE — A proposed mixed-use development at North Green River and Kansas Roads is headed to the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners with a recommendation for approval. On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Vanderburgh County Area Plan Commission heard the request to rezone about 73 acres currently used for agriculture to level two commercial for a residential development with light commercial use. The final vote was 5-3. "Yes" votes were Paul Green, Tom Shetler, Lon Walters, Serita Cabell and Bill Pedke. No votes were Philip Hooper, Linda Freeman and Bill Nix. The county commissioners will hear the proposal at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 17 at Room 301 at the Civic Center. According to the report from APC, the site is in an area of mixed residential and agricultural uses. The closest commercial uses are to the west, on the west side of Indiana 57. The developer, CWK Investments, was represented at the meeting by attorney Krista Lockyear. CWK Investments is the company of local developer Wayne Kinney. He most recently developed the Poet Square Apartments near North High School. Lockyear said since speaking to neighbors, the developer has agreed to a use and development commitment that prohibits 46 of the uses

Vanderburgh County, IN · 2d

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Here are this week's Evansville food and restaurant inspection reports

Food service and restaurant inspections are performed by the Vanderburgh County Health Department . The date listed in each record is the date the inspection occurred. Black Elephant Nectar Bar , 420 Mulberry St, October 6, No Violations. Caze School K-5 , 2013 S Green River Rd, October 6, No Violations. Chavas Mexican Grill , 4202A 1st Ave, October 6, No Violations. Circle S Mart #27 , 5230 First Ave, October 8, No Violations. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #216 , 8215 Eagle Lake Dr., October 7, No Violations. Deep Blue Indoor Play , 6301 Old Boonville Hwy, October 7, No Violations. DiMaggio's Italian Pizza , 3848 First Ave, October 6, No Violations. Jags Food Mart , 2020 S. Weinbach, October 6, No Violations. Logans Roadhouse #381 , 5645 Pearl Dr, October 6, No Violations. Marathon #103 , 201 E Louisiana St, October 6, No Violations. Mister B's/Club 18 , 1340 Hirschland Rd, October 6, No Violations. Parlor Doughnuts , 301 N. Green River Rd., October 6, No Violations. Penn Station East Coast Subs , 5310 Pearl Dr, October 6, No Violations. Salvation Army Community Center , 1040 N Fulton Ave, October 8, No Violations. Subway #22865 , 1343 Tutor

Evansville, IN · 2d

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Busby concedes as Tim O’Brien projected to retain District 78

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – 58 votes separated incumbent Tim O’Brien and challenger Sally Busby for the race to decide Indiana’s District 78 representative race. On Tuesday, voters from Warrick and Vanderburgh county voted in the race, with Busby taking a slim margin of votes in Vanderburgh County with a split of 9,078 to 8,958. However, […]

Warrick County, IN · 4d

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WAYNE CITY BOARD APPROVES GARBAGE RATE INCREASE, TAX LEVY AND AMBULANCE CONTRACT

The Wayne City Village Board approved new garbage collection rates, a tax levy ordinance and an ambulance contract during its regular meeting Monday night. However, discussion concerning a potential agreement with the Wayne County Humane Society was tabled for the second consecutive month. The village currently has no contract with...

Wayne City, IL · 2d

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Daviess County voters choose Judge Executive, Owensboro Commission seats

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - In Daviess County, Democrat Rod Kuegel has won the race for Judge Executive, beating incumbent Republican Charlie Castlen. Castlen was first elected Judge Executive in 2022. Watch our Election Day coverage here when we’re live:. During the county’s Red, White, and Blue picnic last week,...

Owensboro, KY · 5d

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Highway 1554 closed after semi crash in Daviess County

Drivers are urged to avoid the area while cleanup is underway.

Daviess County, KY · 3d

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Restrictions on E-bikes could be coming to Owensboro

OWENSBORO, Ind. (WEHT) — Owensboro is considering new restrictions on electric bikes and scooters. The proposed ordinance would prohibit children under the age of 15 from operating e-bikes and electric scooters. It would also limit e-bike use on sidewalks and in city parks. Only class one e-bikes that require pedaling would be allowed on the […]

Owensboro, KY · 3d

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Daviess County Dolly Parton: Local Artists Create Marvelous Mural

I can't think of a cooler place to park a vehicle, can you? Who would you commission a mural of at your house?

Owensboro, KY · 6d

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Christian County Opens Class 6A Playoffs Against Daviess County at Stadium of Champions

Christian County will look to repeat one of its most impressive regular-season performances as the Tigers host Daviess County in the opening round of the Class 6A football playoffs Friday night at the Stadium of Champions. The Tigers (3-7) earned the home playoff game by finishing second in Class 6A,...

Owensboro, KY · 2d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Farmers Markets In Kentucky, And The Top Spot Might Surprise You

One farmers market on this list started out with just six vendors. Today it counts more than 90. I love that kind of glow-up, because it means a whole town kept showing up on Saturday mornings. Another market here pairs local chefs with nearby farmers for special tasting events. A...

Kentucky · 2d

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Western Kentucky road work schedule from Nov. 8-14

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have announced multiple construction and maintenance activities taking place from Western Kentucky road work schedule from November 8 to November 14. Officials say all work scheduled is subject to change depending on numerous factors, including the weather. The project locations include the county and exact mile point. […]

Caldwell County, KY · 1d

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Owensboro Catholic takes down Trigg County

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — The Owensboro Catholic Aces beat Trigg County, 54-6. The Aces advance to the second round of playoffs.

Owensboro, KY · 1d

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Daviess County activates first White Flag shelter of the season

OWENSBORO, Ky. — Daviess County opened an overnight warming shelter Friday and Saturday as the first White Flag activation of the season. The National Weather Service in Paducah forecasts temperatures or wind chill at or below 32 degrees overnight both nights. Under the local program, that threshold triggers the Daniel Pitino Shelter at 501 Walnut St. to open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. for anyone who needs a place to stay.

Owensboro, KY · 1d

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Prominent couple slugged it out with lawsuits and with poison

(This article first appeared in the November print edition of the Hendersonian.) A family cemetery on Tillman Bethel Road holds the graves of Tilman Bethel’s ex-wife, a daughter and two grandsons. Tilman was not welcome there. This is not a happy story because it’s about the disintegration of a...

Henderson County, KY · 3d

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Two Western KY students recognized as Presidential Scholars

Both were congratulated by Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman.

Henderson, KY · 2d

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Henderson to host community Thanksgiving dinner

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The city of Henderson will soon host a meal for the community. The Henderson Community Thanksgiving Dinner will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on November 14 at the John F. Kennedy Community Center. The event is open to the public and the food is free. “Whether you’re gathering […]

Henderson, KY · 8h

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This Humble Roadside Stop In Indiana Serves Up The Best Fried Fish You’ll Ever Taste

There’s a place in Newburgh, Indiana where the fried fish is so good, it makes you question every life decision that kept you from finding it sooner. Tin Fish is that place, and once you eat there, the world starts to look a little different. Now, before you scroll...

Newburgh, IN · 13d