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A downtown convention hotel and sports complex top Warren's todo list

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 6:05pm
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The head of the Convention and Visitors Bureau suggests that bigger would be better when it comes to building a downtown convention hotel. Bob Warren says that to do otherwise would make Evansville less competitive for conventions. Warren also indicated he'll soon say where he'd like to see an eight-field baseball and softball complex built.

 

Excise offers move on bootleg DVDs

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:59pm
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The prices may have seemed too good to be true. Officials say the were true, but not legal. Excise Police officers said they seized almost 1,200 DVDs at Riverside One Stop in the 400 block of E. Riverside Drive. The state officers say they include unauthorized copies of DVDs. Some were still being shown in theaters and are not yet available for retail sale. No word yet on what, if any, charges the store will face.

 

Suicide closes Wesselman Park

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:58pm
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The back section of Wesselman Park was closed for about two hours Tuesday afternoon as authorities investigated what they say was a suicide. The park was closed during the noon hour when a golfer heard a shot and found the body. Police, the coroner's office, a parks representative and a chaplain were sent to the park. The chaplain counseled family members. The park re-opened after 3 o'clock.