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🌱 Patch AM: Why Evansville lawyers say their client was justified in KSU shooting
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Evansville lawyers say their client was justified in KSU shooting
- How Evansville doctors say you can dodge holiday-season sickness
- Where can you still cut a real tree near Evansville?
Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Evansvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Cloudy and warm, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
- Wednesday: Low clouds and warm with mist, temps: high: 63, low: 59.
- Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 64 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Evansville attorneys claim man charged in KSU shooting was justified (wkyt.com) — An Evansville law firm says its client, an Evansville man tied to a Kentucky State University shooting, acted legally to protect his family. Attorneys from Danks & Danks argue he warned campus officials about threats beforehand and only fired after a group allegedly attacked his son while they tried to leave the dorm. 
Find out what's happening in Evansvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Health professionals offer advice to prevent holiday sickness (14news.com) — Evansville doctors are warning residents that flu and other respiratory viruses are surging locally and urging anyone with symptoms to skip holiday gatherings to avoid spreading illness. Physicians at Deaconess and Evansville Primary Care stress dressing warmly in the cold and frequent handwashing as simple steps to reduce infections, especially to protect seniors, infants, and people with health conditions.
• Natural Christmas tree sales reach 25 million annually — tariffs on artificial trees not a boon (wnin.org) — If you’re hunting for a real Christmas tree near Evansville, Goebel Farms and two nearby farms are among just four remaining growers in southernmost Indiana. The story follows one family’s visit, explains why Turkish firs thrive better than Frasers here, and notes that tariffs on artificial trees haven’t significantly boosted local tree sales.
📸 Around Evansville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Evansville
- Seven Stories, Seven Principles
EVPL East - Auditorium
3:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Touch B.A.S.E Senior Fitness @ Fort Branch
Fort Branch Public Library , 107 E Locust St , Fort Branch
9:00 am - Library Closed
Columbia Township Public Library , 210 South Main , Oakland City
10:00 am - Computer Assistance
Huntingburg Public Library , 419 N Jackson St , Huntingburg
6:00 pm - Caffeine & Crafts
EVPL West , Auditorium , Parkers Settlement
10:00 am - Sunday Breakfast Buffet
Red Geranium Restaurant , 520 North St , New Harmony
9:00 am - "Charcuterie workshop Creations
1044 Ravenswood Dr , Evansville
4:00 pm - 17th Annual Holland Kiwanis Club Gun & Knife Show
Huntingburg Event Center , 110 East 14th Street , Huntingburg
9:00 am
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
Saturday February 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello my 10 yr old golden retriever is lost he micro chip he has been missing now for 2 hrs .
If you have any info pls call 812 7467392. His address is 1613 north weinbach (Nextdoor Willemette Village) - Is this anyone's cat?
He (assuming) is friendly ish. Let me pet after giving food. Still not a fan of everything here. Taylor and St James. Have him holed up in my shed… (Nextdoor Ross Center)
- Bowlero Corp posted a job opening for Porter in Evansville. Apply here.
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Part Time - Receiver/Stocker - Flexible in Evansville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evansville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newburgh
- These 41 places are open for meals on Christmas Day in the Tri-State (courierpress.com)
- Fr. Leo C. Kiesel (wamwamfm.com)
Boonville
- Basketball Recap: Emily Parker's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Boonville over Princeton (maxpreps.com)
Owensville
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