Due to a recent accident on the Pigeon Creek Greenway, the Evansville Parks and Recreation Board has hired an outside firm to come assess the dangers of the bike trail.  Instead of hiring a local firm, Evansville has hired someone out of Indianapolis and paying them $9,500 to point out where patrons could get hurt. Although the inspection is most likely being done to curb any future lawsuits, the parents of the small girl who fell look like they will be suing the Parks and Recreation Board. Jones said the girl’s family has sent a tort claim to the city, a preliminary step to filing a lawsuit. So...

Vectren, in an attempt to help lower peoples electric bills and save on resources, has inacted the Vectren Summer Cycler Program.  The short explanation is that Vectren will remotely shut off your air conditioning unit during peak times, to conserve energy.  Although just recently the program has failed, due to demand, below is an explanation of the program to help you decide if it's right for you. The Perks First off and probably most important, the program is designed to save you money every month.  Not only will you receive a discount from Vectren for enrolling, you will also save money from the...

Recently my 2004 F150 decided to quit shifting into Park, so after a few weeks of getting fed up with the Parking Brake and starting in Neutral, I took it to Harper's Transmission.  The shop, located on the east side of Evansville on 3601 Maxwell, specializes in transmission and general mechanic work.  After having the work done on my vehicle, I can attest to the quality of their service. Customer Service From the first phone call I placed to bring in my vehicle, till I paid my bill and walked out the door, I was treated great.  When I first called I asked to speak with a mechanic, which they...

A new meth lab has been found in Evansville, this time in the basement of a home located at 1730 Division Street.  As usual, the two involved have mug shots only a mother could love and even then, said mother might deny being related due to the charges. Not only was John Michael Hall and Kara Gonterman endangering themselves, whomever they sold the meth to, and their neighbors, but also a child.  Originally that's what the cops were called out for, checking on the welfare of a child, which lead to the discovery of two one-off meth making contraptions. John Hall claims he was making it only for...

Two more days. Two more days until the world gets a bit more of the Twilight saga material for their addiction. Two more days until I will be rushing to the nearest bookstore to get my own copy to  enhance my Twilight book collection. In two more days the greatly anticipated new Twilight saga book The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner will be released. Stephenie Meyer's new book is tagged as an Eclipse Novella to partner and extend upon the brief character introduced (and destroyed) in her Eclipse novel. Bree Tanner is a newborn vampire created for one purpose, to join the ranks of a newborn vampire...

I'm all about traditions. What makes a tradition work time and time again are a few key factors. It has to be fun, appealing to every participant and most importantly, consistent. Panera Bread is a tradition for me and my friends. Our love for meeting here for any meal runs deep. I know its just a restaurant but to us it is so much more. All great restaurants have great food and Panera's food is unique and delicious. They make all of their breads from scratch and fresh everyday. Almost every ingredient on the menu is organic, including the kids menu. The entrees are healthy yet filling. One of...