🌱 How a family dog and Boonville firefighters helped avert tragedy
Boonville, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Boonville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a family dog and Boonville firefighters helped avert tragedy
- Where Boonville-area yard salers can hunt for deals this weekend
- How Boonville’s Mason Mills punched his ticket to state
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dog alerts Newburgh family of early morning fire (pdclarion.com) — Boonville Fire Department crews helped Newburgh firefighters handle an early-morning house fire after a family’s dog woke them and gave them time to escape safely. The blaze, confined to the garage, is still under investigation, and responders noted the home’s smoke alarms hadn’t yet sounded when the fire was discovered. 
• Tri-State Yard Sales & Events Guide (wbkr.com) — Boonville bargain hunters are included in this massive tri-state yard sale and events guide, which specifically highlights sales in Boonville and along Boonville-New Harmony Road. You’ll also find detailed dates, times, and locations for dozens of nearby community sales, festivals, and markets running this weekend and later in June.
• Castle and Memorial punch their tickets to state at IHSAA Boys Golf Regionals (14news.com) — Boonville golf fans have reason to cheer as Boonville’s Mason Mills qualified for the IHSAA state tournament as an individual at the Country Oaks regional. Castle won the team title and Memorial also advanced, with several standout rounds across the field.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Groove and Gather Vendor Market →
The Helms Hall, 5001 Washington Ave Entrance G, Evansville
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Kids Night Out: Ages 4-13; Food included →
Painting with a Twist, 5625 E Virginia St Ste A, Evansville
6:00 pm -
Flatland Cavalry →
Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St, Evansville
7:00 pm -
Celebrate America 250! →
EVPL Oaklyn, 3001 Oaklyn Dr, Evansville
1:00 pm -
Mesker Park Zoo Brew 2026 →
Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Dr, Evansville
4:00 pm -
SWIRCA & More Glow BINGO →
SWIRCA, 16 W Virginia St, Evansville
6:00 pm -
Sunset Mountain →
Painting with a Twist, 5625 E Virginia St Ste A, Evansville
6:30 pm -
Thunderstruck →
Lincoln Amphitheatre, 15032 E County Rd 1500, Lincoln City
7:30 pm -
Evansville Foodie Fest →
The Helms Hall, 5001 Washington Ave Entrance G, Evansville
11:00 am -
Monte Skelton: Loops & Rhythms @ Mo's House →
Mo's House, 1114 Parrett St, Evansville
6:00 pm -
Making homemade salad dressings →
EVPL East, 840 E Chandler Ave, Evansville
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Chandler Teen – Fairy Rock Garland →
NCPL Chandler, 402 Jaycee St, Chandler
5:30 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Asking for advice from others who have completed home renovations.
My household is expanding and I need to make accommodations for two more people. I have two sheds and a pole barn. I can empty one of the sheds and… (Nextdoor Charlton) - Anyone needing their garden weeded, bushes trimmed, gutters cleaned out, flowers planted, etc??
I charge by the job. Plenty of references with 4yrs of experience. (Nextdoor Yankeetown)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Asset Protection Associate in Boonville. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Boonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newburgh
- Newburgh breaks ground on $30M wastewater facility (tristatehomepage.com)
- New historic marker placed in Newburgh (pdclarion.com)
- National Yarn Bombing Day Transforming Newburgh Indiana Riverwalk (my1053wjlt.com)
Evansville
- Barbara Houston, 73, of Evansville, Ind. (wkdzradio.com)
- Evansville water utility leaders given large raises in last few years (courierpress.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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