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Belle of Cincinnati Coming to the TriState in October

AUGUST 26TH, 2016

AMANDA DECKER INDIANA, KENTUCKY

 One of Cincinnati’s biggest attractions, The Belle of Cincinnati, will travel to Tell City, Owensboro and Henderson this October.

The fall tour of river cities runs from October 19th through the 23rd.

There are lunch, brunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises available during those days.

The riverboat has three climate controlled decks with a full bar and a dance floor and the fourth floor is open air.

Cruise schedule:

October 19th: Henderson, Kentucky

– Cruises board at Henderson Public Landing
– Lunch boarding at 11; sailing from 12-2 PM
– Dinner boarding at 6:30; sailing from 7:30-9:30 PM

October 21st-22nd: Owensboro, Kentucky

– Cruises board at English Park
– Lunch boarding at 11; sailing from 12-2 PM
– Sightseeing boarding at 3; sailing from 3:30-5 PM
– Dinner boarding at 6:30; sailing from 7:30-9:30 PM

October 23rd: Tell City, Indiana

– Cruises board at Sunset Park
– Brunch boarding at 11; sailing from 12-2 PM
– Sightseeing boarding at 3: sailing from 3:30-5 PM
– Dinner boarding at 6:30; sailing from 7:30-9:30 PM

For more information, click here: Belle of Cincinnati

Man Accused Of Making Explosives In His Home Is Back In Jail

AUGUST 26TH, 2016

BRITNEY TAYLOR EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

 The man accused of making explosives in his home is back in jail, and being held without bond.

Police arrested Joseph Rayburn Thursday for violating probation, but are not saying why.

In December, Rayburn pleaded not guilty to several charges, including possession of a destructive device and possession of illegal drugs.

Sheriff’s deputies say he was making cherry bombs inside his home, and that he was getting shipments of powders in plastic bags.

Rayburn is due back in court September 1st, and is still set to stand trial October 5th.

Women’s Equality Day Luncheon Celebrates The 19th Amendment

AUGUST 26TH, 2016

BRITNEY TAYLOR EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

 It was a day to celebrate the 19th Amendment, women having the right to vote.

The Women’s Equality Day luncheon was held at the Old National Events Plaza Friday afternoon.

Kristina Horn Sheeler was the keynote speaker for this event.

She is the Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at IUPUI and co-author of “Woman President: Confronting Post-feminist Political Culture.”

Sister Jane Michele McClure was also recognized for receiving the 2016 Albion Fellows Bacon Award.

Sister McClure says, “Well, again, I think you feel humbled, you feel honored, and I think that more than anything you feel a sense that we’re all in this together. We’re all working to make Evansville a better place.”

McClure joined Habitat for Humanity 11 years ago, believing if everyone has opportunity, a town is truly wealthy.

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