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Local non-profit dog rescue group seeks your vote

Local non-profit dog rescue group seeks your vote

A local non-profit dog rescue is competing for $25,000 to open a no-kill facility.  They're among the candidates for awards handed out by Pepsi to community organizations.  ITV is currently ranked 15th out of 224 groups competing nationally for the $25,000 prize.  The top 15 groups win $25,000 from the Pepsi Refresh Project.

 It costs nothing to vote.  The contest ends at 11:00 p.m. on December 31.  Voting can be done by click the link: http://www.refresheverything.com/ittakesavillage AND via text by sending 110566 to 73774.

It Takes A Village Canine Rescue, Inc.  (ITV) is one of the largest dog rescues in Evansville, averaging about 100 dogs in its care.

OCU volleyball team raises funds for Gibson Co. Relay for Life

OCU volleyball team raises funds for Gibson Co. Relay for Life

The Oakland City University volleyball team presented a check in the amount of $472.60 to the Gibson County Relay for Life on Wednesday. The money was raised at Dig Pink night on October 27. Pictured are team captains Kristen Hart and Allison Eads, presenting the check to Ashley Engler, a Gibson County Relay for Life committee member.

Princeton presents parade plans

Princeton presents parade plans

The annual Christmas parade returns to downtown Princeton on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “We Believe.” The lighted parade will feature floats and musical entries as well as the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Before the parade, from 2-4pm, enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride around the square, carolers, photos with Frosty, courtesy of Walgreen's  and something good to eat. Following the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet children at a new location on the courthouse square ready to greet the children and listen to their Christmas wishes.

Thanksgiving lunches available in Fort Branch

Thanksgiving lunches available in Fort Branch

SWIRCA & More will host their annual Thanksgiving Lunch at 11:00am  Thursday, Nov. 17 at 24 meal sites within the Southwestern Indiana region. Hundreds reserve tickets each year.  For Gibson County residents, meals will be served at the Ft. Branch Community/Senior Center Building.

KFC stores collecting donations for hunger relief

KFC stores collecting donations for hunger relief

Now through November 20, KFC restaurants around the world, including those in the Tri-State are raising money to feed the hungry as part of Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief campaign.

Golden Heritage Days this Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Golden Heritage Days this Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Organizers are busy with final preparations for the 31st Annual Golden Heritage Days in Princeton.  

Fort Branch celebrates 200 years

Fort Branch celebrates 200 years

Fort Branch is celebrating their Bicentennial Anniversary this weekend with entertainment, food and craft vendors Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Fort Branch Fall Festival.  The event runs through Saturday.  The event culminates with a special 9-11 event.