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Evansville Gets A Mention On Revolution

T-Rav — Wed, 01 May 2013 02:13:42 +0000

In case you didn’t catch it last night, Evansville got a mention during an episode of Revolution. How’s that for ‘miserable’ town status? If you haven’t watched the show, Revolution takes place 15 years after an event caused everything to stop working. Cars, cell phones, computers, basically all modern conveniences. Since society broke down, the [...]

3 Ways Evansville Bars Can Survive Outside Of Franklin And Main Street

Mick Nasty — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:56:53 +0000

If the recent closing of Fox and Hound and last years closing of Stoney's has taught us anything, it's that nothing lasts forever...well unless you're on Franklin or Main.

It's hard to be a bar in Evansville when you have not one, but two dominant blocks stacked with long running establishments and a steady customer base. So

Evansville's Annual 'Energy for Life Walk' Set for May 4th

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:08:06 +0000

The annual event will help raise funds and awareness for those battling Mitochondrial disease, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects the cells ability to produce the required energy needed for the body to function properly. Mitochondria are naturally present in our cells and are often referred to as the “cell’s powerhouse” combining oxygen from the [...]

Mysterious Boom Heard By Evansville Residents, What Was It?

T-Rav — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:50:41 +0000

Last night Facebook and EvansvilleWatch were full or reports about a mysterious boom that residents heard last night. However, my mistress Benadryll and I, were away in dream-land and I missed it. According to a commentor on my Facebook page, the boom was heard around midnight last night. Some people reported that it sounded like [...]

Do You Know the 5 Ways to Stop a Zombie? Brought to you by Eville Studios

Chris Pearson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:20:10 +0000

Halloween is right around the corner, so what does that mean? ZOMBIES! The walking dead are coming for you whether you like it or not. The real question is are you going to know what to do when they come for you? If your answer is no then don't you worry because we have got you covered! Here are the 5 ways to stop a zombie:

First Black Friday 2012 Ads Leaked for Evansville Henderson and Owensboro

Annie Jenkins — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:11:49 +0000

Black Friday 2012 will be here in just 41 days (Cyber Monday just 44 days) and already the first Black Friday 2012 ads have been leaked for Evansville Henderson and Owensboro – and we have it! According to Engadget – Sprint will have the Samsung Galaxy S3 for a steal this Black Friday. Post-turkey day [...]

July Officially Was The Hottest Month Ever

T-Rav — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:21:47 +0000

Assuming that boring Al Gore movie was wrong, you will be able to tell your grandkids that you officially lived through the hottest month ever. Before they ignore you and listen to some terrible futuristic dubstep song. As if the constant waterfall of sweat wasn’t any indicator, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration said the average temperature [...]

Things to Do This Weekend in the Tri-State

Mike Adams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:07:12 +0000

There is a lot going on this weekend here in the tri-state - Lots of theatre! The 16th Annual Warrick County Summer Musical 'Hairspray' kicks off this Thursday and runs all weekend long at Castle High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat premiers on Thursday at Lincoln Amphitheatre, and New Harmony Theatre's production of Pete 'n' Keely begins on Friday

Dear City Officials, Don't Unfatten Our Fall Festival

Mick Nasty — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:12:40 +0000

Dear City Council/Deaconess Health System/Nut Club/whoever the hell this needs to go to, I got beef, and I don’t want my Fall Festival next year to offer any option where I can have a lack there of.Since 1924 hundreds of thousands of people have flocked to our cities beloved Fall Festival? Why? I’ll give [...]

Kathleen Goffinet, Latest Victim in String of Evansville Murders, Was More Than a Victim

T-Rav — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:51:01 +0000

This past Saturday night, Kathleen Goffinet became the latest victim in an unfortunate string of murders. She was stabbed by her husband, in front of their child, and died in the hospital shortly thereafter.

Your Guide to the 2012 Evansville Otters Baseball Season [Home Games]

Mike Adams — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:43:20 +0000

The 2012 Evansville Otters Baseball Season is in full swing this summer at Bosse Field. General Admission ticket prices are only $5.00 and children 5 an under get in FREE. Pick up FREE kids tickets at any Evansville Old National Bank branch for children 12 and under. Senior citizen (55+) General Admission is only $4.00. Take [...]

T Rav's Rant: Why Driving In Evansville Annoys Me

T-Rav — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:00:11 +0000

Alright Evansville, I've held my tongue long enough. But the seething rage I have while driving on our local roadways is driving me insane. Its also annoying the hell out of my girlfriend, who rolls her eyes as she once again points out that I can't control everyone on the roadway. That's fine. But I [...]

Your Guide to ShrinerFest 2012

Mike Adams — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:30:45 +0000

ShrinerFest starts today with opening ceremonies starting at 2PM, with food booths and rides opening at noon. Thursday night the beer garden opens at 5PM with the Bobby Clark Band going on at 6:30PM. Friday and Saturday there is plenty for for the whole family with Grand Prix Go-Karts, the Evansville Fire Family, Mike Harvey, [...]

From the Southern Indiana Affairs Desk: Babylon Village

Mike Adams — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:37:55 +0000

I’m not sure what is going on in Southern Indiana this week, but to say that it has me nervous is an understatement. I only feel somewhat safe as I am currently tucked deep inside a make shift tornado shelter typing this thing out with one hand, while barring the door with the other.

Five People, Five Questions: What Do You Like in Evansville?

Mike Adams — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:15:23 +0000

I recently asked myself and four other random people from the Evansville area a series of five questions on the subject of local food, drink, music, and politics. This is what we had to say: Name: Mike Adams (Hey, that’s me!) Age: 38 Occupation: Writer 1. What is your favorite restaurant in the Evansville area, [...]

3D Evansville Could Help Local Schools Get $25,000

T-Rav — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:56:48 +0000

Evansville is one of six finalists in a contest being hosted by Google. Your vote could help the city win $25,000 for the EVSC. According to the website for the Google Model Your Town Competition, the winner will get “$25,000 for the town’s public school district or an individual school.” Local resident Randall Crane created most [...]

Evansville Watch: A Must Have Facebook Friend

T-Rav — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:06:19 +0000

I have a serious Facebook creeping problem. There is a friend where I can’t wait for their next update. And I check their page when I get a break at work, to see what I missed. I’m talking about the Facebook page for Evansville Watch. Last week Evansville Watch kept it’s followers informed when a [...]

Give the Gift of Life this Holiday Season by Donating Blood to the American Red Cross

Ashley Sollars — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:03:59 +0000

Statistics show that 25% or more of us will require blood at least once in our lifetime.

Only 5% of eligible donors across the nation donate blood, but the number of transfusions nationwide increases by 9% every.

Each whole blood donation can help as many as three people. One unit is divided

Evansville Arena Named the "Ford Center"

103GBF — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:18:34 +0000

Evansville’s new Downtown Arena has been named the “Ford Center.” The announcement was made this afternoon at a press conference with Mayor Jonathan Wienzapfel and D Patrick Ford President Mike O’Daniel. For naming rights to the stadium, Ford will pay the city $4.2 million dollars over the next ten years. Mayor Wienzapfel said that the [...]

The Best Of Evansville Watch

T-Rav — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:09:29 +0000

If you are on Facebook, and from Evansville, you need to follow EvansvilleWatch. There are two different places on Facebook that use the same name, but the intention of each is the same. Someone listens to the police scanner, and passes anything good on to those following on Facebook. It is a modern version of a police blotter, that would sometimes be found in newspapers.