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IDEM extends today’s statewide Air Quality Action Day through Friday

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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has extended the Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) forecast for today through Friday, July 28, for all of Indiana. Air quality is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) level.

IDEM is forecasting high ozone levels due to a significant increase in temperatures across the state and a continued air mass from Canadian wildfires in the following regions:

  • Central/East Central Indiana, including the cities of: Bloomington, Brookville, Columbus, Frankfort, Indianapolis, Greensburg, Kokomo, Lebanon, Martinsville, Muncie, Richmond and all other cities within the area.
  • North Central Indiana, including the cities of: Elkhart, Goshen, Knox, Logansport, Plymouth, Peru, South Bend, Warsaw, Winamac and all other cities within the area.
  • Northeast Indiana, including the cities of: Angola, Auburn, Decatur, Fort Wayne, Hartford, Huntington City, LaGrange, Marion, Portland, Wabash and all other cities within the area.
  • Northwest Indiana, including the cities of: Crown Point, Gary, Hammond, Kentland, LaPorte, Michigan City, Portage, Rensselaer, Valparaiso and all other cities within the area.
  • Southeast Indiana, including the cities of: Brownstown, Corydon, Jeffersonville, Madison, New Albany, Salem, Versailles and all other cities within the area.
  • Southwest Indiana, including the cities of: Bedford, Bloomfield, Evansville, Huntingburg, Mount Vernon, Paoli, Princeton, Rockport, Tell City, Vincennes and all other cities within the area.
  • Western/West Central Indiana, including the cities of: Crawfordsville, Covington, Delphi, Fowler, Greencastle, Lafayette, Newport, Monticello, Spencer, Sullivan, Terre Haute and all other cities within the area.

A state map including regions and affected counties is available at SmogWatch.IN.gov. 

EPA Seeks Input on Expansion of the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment Programs

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Sign outside of the EPA in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON (July 25, 2023) – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a 45-day public comment period on a proposed expansion of its Safer Choice and potentially its Design for the Environment (DfE) programs to include certification of additional product categories beyond cleaners and disinfectants. Safer Choice and DfE are voluntary EPA programs that help consumers, businesses, and purchasers find cleaning and disinfectant products that perform and meet stringent EPA criteria for effects on human health and the environment. The Agency will hold a listening session webinar on August 29, 2023, to gather feedback on certification of additional product categories by EPA’s Safer Choice and DfE programs.

Given the increasing consumer interest in chemicals used in products, EPA is working to expand its certification programs to include additional product categories, reflecting the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to safeguarding human health, addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and advancing environmental justice. The Agency is seeking input on which new product categories Safer Choice and DfE could expand into and how the potential expansion offers significant benefit to human health and the environment.

“Thanks to EPA’s Safer Choice and Design for the Environment programs, the marketplace has a tool to ensure consumers know if a product meets stringent EPA criteria for effects on human health and the environment,” said EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention Jennie Romer. “We’re eager to engage with a variety of stakeholders on expanding the programs to additional product categories, empowering consumers to make informed choices about products they use in their daily lives.”

As with cleaning products, EPA would evaluate each ingredient against a stringent set of health and environmental criteria outlined in the Safer Choice Standard. The availability of EPA certified products would help give consumers a choice of products that meet EPA’s high standard for human and environmental health and, as part of meeting these criteria, would not contain intentionally added PFAS.

EPA will hold a webinar to solicit input from stakeholders, including manufacturers and distributors, retailers, community groups and representatives from states, Tribal Nations, non-profit organizations, trade associations, and others.

  • August 29, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET: This webinar will ask for input on the types of products Safer Choice and/or DfE should certify and why. Register here for the webinar.

Hot Jobs

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Secretary – Assistant Principal-Programming for the 2023-2024 School Year 
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Visit DNR at the Indiana State Fair

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DNR

The DNR Building is the place to be during the Indiana State Fair. The fair runs July 28 to Aug. 20, excluding Mondays and Tuesdays.

Located in the northwest area of the fairgrounds, the DNR Building is not only one of the few with air conditioning at the fair, but also has the best information, wild animals, and fun. Stop by the adjacent Fishin’ Pond, where children ages 5-17 can fish for free.

While you are cooling off inside, pick up the latest Recreation Guide, Fishing Guide, and Hunting & Trapping Guide, along with the guides for boating, off-road vehicles, and much more.

Vanderburgh County Crash Report

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Crash Report

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Courier Warrants

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

“IS IT TRUE” JuLY 28 , 2024

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address rationally and responsibly.
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We understand that sometimes people don’t always agree and discussions may become a little heated.  The use of offensive language and/or insults against commenters will not be tolerated and will be removed from our site.
IS IT TRUE that Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry has earned high marks and acclaim for selecting Lindsay Locasto as the Deputy Mayor of Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that we are told that Mayor Stephanie Terry’s delay in making key Department head appointments to her administration has left many political observers puzzled and disappointed?  …that one would think that she would have announced by now who she has selected as her Staff Attorney, DMD Director, EWSU Director, and Police and Fire Chiefs. …that we are told that she is going to surprise the masses with her selections?
IS IT TRUE that we already know that many people will be amazed when Mayor Terry announces who she has selected as the CEO of the EWSU and the Building Commissioner?
IS IT TRUE that we predict that 2024 will be an interesting year in local politics? …with numerous up and down-ballot seats up for grabs, we also predict that the 2024 election cycle shall be full of political drama and surprises.  …it looks like the days of the political power brokers controlling the outcome of elections like the “PATRONS OF ARGENTINA” did in the 1950s may be coming to a glorious ending.
IS IT TRUE we are told that several local Union leaders are extremely disappointed for being excluded from the discussion and decision-making process concerning the appointment of the new building Commissioner?
IS IT TRUE that we predict that 2024 will be an interesting year in local politics? …with numerous up and down-ballot seats up for grabs, we also predict that the 2024 election cycle shall be full of political drama and surprises.  …it looks like the days of the political power brokers controlling the outcome of elections like the “PATRONS OF ARGENTINA” did in the 1950s may be coming to a glorious ending.

IS IT TRUE that Mayor Terry recently announced that the State Board Of Accounts is currently conducting a financial audit of the outgoing Winnecke administration?  …that we are pleased that Mayor Terry is also going to have a financial review of their own as a part of her 100-day review in office?

IS IT TRUE that we can give Mayor Terry some advance results of her 100-day financial status review of the city right now?  ..that the answer is that Evansville is currently over 1 billion dollars in debt and facing hundreds of millions of dollars of additional debt because of numerous unfinished big-ticket capital projects located throughout Evansville and has little “Raining Day Funds” left in the city coffers?

IS IT TRUE that we have been told that someone who is employed in a position of responsibility at Evansville Parks and Rec recently decided to spend 1 1/2 million dollars on a new state-of-the-art kitchen for the C K Newson Center located in Evansville?… we wonder how the Evansville Parks Commission can afford to spend a million and a half dollars on a new state of the art kitchen since the public was told that the city park coffers were almost empty?

IS IT TRUE we are told that members of the Evansville City Council may not be very collaborative despite an 8 to 1 Democratic majority?

IS IT TRUE that Indiana State Senator Vaneta Becker has been serving her constituents with dignity, honesty, and class over the years?

IS IT TRUE that our outstanding Vanderburgh County Coroner Steve Lockyear will retire because of term limits?  …that Mr. Lockyears is considered one of the top Coroners in Indiana?

IS IT TRUE that Evansville City Council person  Missy Mosby is considered by many people living in Evansville to be the best-elected official in meeting the needs of her constituents?

IS IT TRUE that we are extremely impressed with the outstanding job that the former Evansville Communications Director, Noah Stubbs did for Mayor Winnecke? …that we wish him well in his new position with Center Point Energy?

IS IT TRUE that we are pleased to announce that “Explore Evansville” creative and hard-working CEO, Alexis Berggren, has just renewed a three-year employment contract extension by her board?

IS IT TRUE that we have been told that the extremely competent and likable Vanderburgh County Treasurer Dottie Thomas will soon be announcing that she is running for the Vanderburgh County Clerk position once it becomes vacant?

IS IT TRUE that we give 5 cheers to ONEP CEO Nick Wallace, Ginger Harper-Markerting Director, and Emily Kemper-Ticket Supervisor for doing an outstanding job in their positions at the ONEP? … we also thank the Old National Events Plaza staff for doing an incredible job?

IS IT TRUE that we have been told by several political movers and shakers that the outgoing Evansville City Controller Russ Lloyd Jr. is considering announcing that he’s running for the Vanderburgh County Recorder position after he leaves the City Controller at the end of this month?

IS IT TRUE that at the end of County Recorder Debbie Stuckey’s term, she is planning to retire from politics and enjoy life?  …that Debbie has served us well and is an extremely competent and caring public servant and will be missed at the Civic Center?

IS IT TRUE that Carol Coudret, Environmental Health Specialist for the Vanderburgh County Health Department is doing a credible job in keeping our readers informed concerning the important happening at the Health Department?

IS IT TRUE that Kalah Hirsch, Records Specialist, and Asst. IDACS Coordinator for the Evansville Police Department is doing a credible job in providing us with the daily EPD Activity Report on time.

IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny and when the government fears the people we have Liberty!
Today’s Readers Poll” question is: HOW DO YOU RATE THE JOB THE MAYOR TERRYS TRANSITION TEAM IS DOING?  …we bet today’s “IS IT TRUE “ remarks will generate many comments in our “Comment Section”?
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IS IT TRUE July 25, 2024

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
City-County Observer Comment Policy. Be kind to people. No personal attacks or harassment will be tolerated and will be removed from our site.”
We understand that sometimes people don’t always agree and discussions may become a little heated.  The use of offensive language, insults against commenters will not be tolerated and will be removed from our site.
IS IT TRUE we realize that a community can have no greater ambassador of goodwill than one that keeps its citizens informed about the accomplishments, failures, and triumphs of individuals, the business community, church, hospitals and community groups, educational institutions, and elected and appointed officials?

IS IT TRUE that political officeholders should be aware that Tortious interference, also known as intentional interference with contractual relations, in the common law of torts? …that torts occur when one per son intentionally damages someone else’s contractual or business relationships with a third party causing economic harm? …when individuals colluding with each other to get a third party to interfere in a way that a business is damaged to enhance the blissful existence of a small number of privileged people could be considered Tortious interference?

IS IT TRUE that Regional groups covering all 92 counties have shared $500 million in state development grants?— although none will get close to the planned maximum $75 million. Gov. Eric Holcomb also responded sharply to criticism from some Republican gubernatorial candidates charging that his administration is imposing a “top-down approach” on development efforts around the state. (Davies, State Affairs)IS IT TRUE that from the first day of formation, E-REP with the help of special interest groups positioned those in control to build political and financial dynasties?

IS IT TRUE we would like to thank the Director of the Evansville/Vanderburgh County Building Authority for doing an excellent job in keeping our buildings clean and safe. Â …did you know that Dave Rector is a Facility Engineer by trade?

IS IT TRUE that the City-County Observer newspaper proudly supports our law enforcement?
FOOTNOTES
Our publisher is at home and doing better after he had a freak accident on January 29, 2024. He’s now receiving Rehab therapy 5 days a week.  It looks like he will have to continue to rely on his family, and friends to publish the City-County Observer for a while.  We would also like to thank the many CCO readers for their prayers of healing for Ron.
 Please take time and read our newest feature articles entitled OBITUARIES, BIRTHDAYS, posted in our daily online paper.
Oh, you now can subscribe to the CCO daily online or pick up our monthly printed papers at convenient locations in Evansville at no cost.
If you would like to advertise in the CCO please get in touch with us City-County Observer@live.com.

 

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