A year of Evansville stories in review
It’s that time of year again.
I just finished writing my portions of the Gazette’s top stories of the year.
Earlier, each reporter wrote about our favorite story of the year.
So of course, I give to you the top Evansville area stories of the year. Not so much “top” stories but more of what went on this year.
I did this pretty quickly so forgive me for missing some, but here’s a chronological collection of some of the stories we covered this year.
-- Lake Leota was dredged after voters in 2008 approved the project.
A fish stocking effort also started.
-- The fire department moved into its new station.
-- Evansville woman organizes a chronic pain support group.
-- The police department begins the accreditation process.
-- Area residents recalled what life was like growing up during the Great Depression.
-- City starts eminent domain case to help fix water problems.
-- An annual “Windmills on Parade” public art exhibit begins along Main Street in summer.
-- A crop duster crashes just north of the city.
-- Union Bank & Trust buys Amcore Bank branches in New Glarus and Belleville.
-- Ruth Ann Montgomery published the “Evansville” edition in the “Images of America” series.
-- The community felt the shock and sorrow of the deaths of two young people who committed suicide.
-- Potter Matthias James opens a new studio on Main Street.
-- Former school district employee charged with theft from the district.
-- John Ehle continued his Veterans History Project by recording the stories of Korean War veterans.
-- A change in the high school pom pon team uniform upsets parents.
What other stories would you add to the list?
Jan 22, 2010 at 1:44 p.m.
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Nope, I think that's pretty much it. Except for Real Coffee getting sold, and I don;t think the coffee is as good as when the other people owned it...
Jan 2, 2010 at 8:51 a.m.
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Great Job Gina!
Dec 30, 2009 at 7:55 p.m.
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Gina, Thanks for your reporting! I really enjoy getting to know my fellow Evansvillains through your stories. <:0D
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