John Martin

Evansville

Senior writer, Evansville Living. @WKU alumnus. Hardcore @Reds and classic rock fan. Please be kind to others. [email protected].

Articles

Worth Every Slice

1 week ago | evansvilleliving.com | John Martin

Make no mistake — Evansville loves cracker crust-style pizza, or una pizza as some call it, and it’s a flavor that many city residents call their own. Diners in the River City love this thin and tasty variety — with its meats, veggies, or even pineapple or tomato slices packed on top, mingling alongside or beneath the cheese.
Where We Play

1 week ago | evansvilleliving.com | John Martin

The not-too-large and not-too-small personality of Evansville suits the city well in recreation. There are lots of amenities to enjoy, as well as vast areas to experience nature. Here’s a look at some of the ways to enjoy outdoor and indoor recreational activities. Pickleball and tennisWhether you’re part of the nationwide pickleball craze or just starting out, you can enjoy the city’s year-old outdoor complex with 16 courts at Wesselman Park.
Devilishly Good

1 week ago | evansvilleliving.com | John Martin

Searching for something new to bring to your next family potluck? Don’t reinvent the wheel — just put a twist on an old favorite. Popularly served as hors d’oeuvres during Easter feasts, deviled eggs are worshipped for their ease of making. But that doesn’t mean they have to be basic. Armed with an array of colorful veggies and tangy seasonings, guests can indulge their sweet and savory sides, one bite at a time.
A New Approach to Care

1 week ago | evansvilleliving.com | John Martin

Deaconess Health System is building a first-of-its-kind facility for the Evansville region, where emergency room care and urgent care happen at the same site. Opening in 2026 and celebrated with a groundbreaking April 9, the Deaconess ER & Urgent Care at North Green River and Lynch roads will eliminate the need for patients to self-diagnose the treatment scenario they need, Deaconess physicians say.
Driving Forces

3 weeks ago | evansvilleliving.com | Jodi Keen |John Martin

IN the same way Evansville is a hub for health care, retail shopping, dining, and entertainment, it also is a regional capital for automotive sales. It’s not just about the city’s centralized spot on the map: More than 100 lots offer the latest models, a wide range of makes, used cars, and luxury rides. Many bolstering body shops and repair services.
Medical Maneuvers

3 weeks ago | evansvilleliving.com | John Martin

Tri-State Orthopaedics now has two in-state partner companies, forming one of the 10 largest independent orthopedic practices in the U.S. A mid-2025 merger of the 75-year- old Evansville-based physician group, OrthoIndy in Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne Orthopedics will create OrthoIndiana. It will operate across 39 locations statewide, with 160 physicians and more than 1,800 staff members.
‘Everything’s an Upside from Here’

3 weeks ago | evansvilleliving.com | John Martin

Ben Trockman is a transformative force. According to his friends and colleagues, he’s motivated and passionate yet affable and genuinely positive. He uses those assets to his advantage as he works to effect change in Evansville. “I’m just a driven person in general, and I want to do good in the world,” Trockman says. For nearly two decades, the 36-year-old has advocated for accessibility and inclusion in public projects and private corporations for people with disabilities.
Growing Something New

3 weeks ago | evansvilleliving.com | JOHN MARTIN |John Martin

Changes have been taking place at Colonial Classics Landscape & Nursery, but longtime shoppers can expect to see familiar faces. Backed by a group of local investors, Andrew and Jesse Diekhoff this winter purchased the longtime landscaping business and garden center from Julie and J.T. McCarty. The latter’s father, Jim Sr., and grandfather, Jacob, opened McCarty’s Garden Centers in 1958 at 4801 Washington Ave. The business remained in family hands for the next 66 years.
Kyle Fields

3 weeks ago | evansvilleliving.com | John Martin

Education: Reitz Memorial High School (2002); Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, University of Southern Indiana (2006) Hometown: Evansville Resume: Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Bridge Alternative (2021-present); Vice President and General Manager of Evansville Operations, SS&C Technologies (2015-21); Senior Financial Analyst, Mead Johnson Nutritionals (2008-10); Assurance, PricewaterhouseCoopers (2005-08) Family: Wife Kristin and daughters Kinsley, 12, and Tatum, 10 Kyle...
In response to 'ideological shift'

1 month ago | piquenewsmagazine.com | John Martin

I've noticed that Mr. Smyth is a frequent contributor to Pique's letters to the editor. I've found him sometimes interesting and other times more opaque, but always working an agenda. That's fair, but he should quote his sources in his March 7 letter, rather than say, "It was recently reported that grocery expenses for Prime Minister..." and go on to criticize the former PM for his alleged grocery costs.