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Daily editionWednesday, October 28th, 2026

Good morning, Henderson.

The 5AM Henderson Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of October.

Community

  1. Dr. John A. Logan, 88, died Sunday at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville after decades leading hospital care and fundraising for local projects.

    Colleagues say he helped secure a $10 million federal earmark for the RiverWalk and drove campaigns for the YMCA, arts center, schools, and other riverfront improvements.

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  2. Neighbors are debating whether teenagers should still trick-or-treat as Halloween approaches, and Indiana has no statewide age limit though some cities set local rules — check Henderson's guidelines if you plan to hand out or collect candy.

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Culture

  1. The house at 34 South Alves Street, longtime home of Gleaner journalists Ron and Judy Jenkins, was heavily damaged by fire on May 1, 2024 and later demolished, ending nearly a century of history at a site occupied since at least 1918.

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Lifestyle

  1. Kentucky's top Halloween pick remains Reese's Cups, while across the river in Indiana NERDS Gummy Clusters rank No. 1 in CandyStore.com's 2026 statewide rankings, so buy sweet + sour options for trick-or-treaters this weekend.

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