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STATEMENT FROM HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER PHIL GIAQUINTA ON INDIANA SUPREME COURT’S ABORTION BAN RULING 

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INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld Indiana’s near-total abortion ban. House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) issued the following statement: 
 
“This is a tremendously sad day for Hoosiers, but House Democrats will continue to fight for the fundamental right of women and girls to control their own destinies. Throughout the course of the 2022 special session, we heard countless women testify that access to abortion allowed them to do the right thing for themselves and their families.
Abortion is a serious and emotional matter, and I believe firmly that it is an issue best left to a woman and her doctor, not politicians. The Indiana Republican abortion ban won’t stop abortions, it will simply ban access to safe abortions. Hoosiers don’t want this future for Hoosier women and girls. 
 
“While today’s decision is disheartening, the fight to secure access to safe and legal reproductive healthcare has just begun. With the Republican’s near-total abortion ban now in effect, we will soon see the full scope of the devastation it will bring to Hoosier women and families. The House Democratic Caucus will continue to fight to reinstate a woman’s right to own her own body.” 

Fireworks on the Ohio Presented by Bally’s Evansville  is Tuesday, July 4th

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The region’s largest July 4th celebration begins at 6 PM with children’s activities,
food and sponsor booths, and fireworks at dusk
 
ANNOUNCEMENT – June 29, 2023: The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) is organizing and hosting Evansville’s July 4th Celebration, Fireworks on the Ohio Presented by Bally’s Evansville, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
The event will start at 6 PM with sponsor booths and a record 24 food trucks opening along Riverside Drive (from Court to Cherry Street). Free activities for children will be featured at Riverside & Main, including free face painting, inflatables, and yard games in the Ruler Foods Kids’ Zone. The grand finale, Fireworks on the Ohio, will happen at dusk, approximately 9:15 PM.
The event is entirely funded by corporate sponsors, with Bally’s Evansville continuing as the Presenting Sponsor in 2023. Other sponsors include Ruler Foods, Visit Evansville, Clark Security, Riverside Capital Management Group Jim Back, CFP ® Financial Advisor & Daniel Schweikhart Financial Advisor, On the Fly Convenience Stores, Baird Wealth Management, Liberty Federal Credit Union, NOMAD Technology Group, Prairie Farms, Mulzer Crushed Stone, Data Mail, Hamlin Equipment Rental, and media partner 104.1 FM WIKY.
WNIN will host a live televised showing of the Fireworks display. Please check your local listings for channel information.

THE 35TH EVSC SUMMER MUSICAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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Evansville, IN – June 30, 2023 – Join the EVSC Foundation as we present the 35th EVSC Summer Musical, The Addams Family School Edition from July 13th -16th, 2023 at Aiken Theatre in Old National Events Plaza. The Addams Family is everyone’s favorite kooky family on the stage in this spectacular musical comedy. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. With his cherished Morticia in the dark, will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two
families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences? Join them, plus Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley, Grandma, Thing, and more for a heartwarming story of love, family, and friendship. Featuring a cast, orchestra, and crew of more than 80 students from the tri-state area, performances for the 35th EVSC Summer Musical will take place in Evansville at Old National Events Plaza, July 13th through the 16th. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, or ONEP Box office at 715 Locust Street in Evansville.
Ticket Information:
What: The Addams Family School Edition, EVSC Foundation & EVSC Summer Musical
When: July 13 – 15, 2023 at 7:00pm and July 16, 2023 at 2:00pm
Where: Old National Events Plaza I 715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets: Tickets start at $10.00 student, $15.00 senior, and $20.00 adult tickets. Additional tax and fees may apply. Tickets are required for guests 2 years plus.

Tickets are available at the Old National Events Plaza Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.

For more information about the Aiken Theatre, visit: www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS SET FOR STATE TROOPER AARON SMITH

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1Indianapolis, IN - Family members, friends, community members, Indiana State Troopers as well as police officers and other first responders from across the state and country will gather to memorialize and celebrate the life of Trooper Aaron Smith, Friday, July 7, 2023. Trooper Smith will receive police and military honors as he served both as an Indiana State Trooper and a Sergeant in the Indiana National Guard.

Following the Funeral, a police procession will escort Trooper Smith to Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. The procession route will be announced at a later date and community members will be encouraged to line the procession route to honor the service and sacrifice of Trooper Smith.

  • Visitation: Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
    • Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus, 1640 West Stones Crossing Road Greenwood, IN 46143
  • Funeral: Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
    • Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus, 1640 West Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, IN 46143
  • Burial: Friday, July 7, 2023 following the procession
    • Crown Hill Cemetery – Heroes of Public Safety Area
      • 700 W. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208

The following obituary was provided by Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center:

Indiana State Trooper Aaron N. Smith, 33, of Franklin, IN, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Plainfield, IN, following a life of dedication and service to his family, friends, community, state, and country.

Aaron was born on January 9, 1990, in Franklin, IN.  He was a 2008 graduate of Whiteland Community High School where he wrestled and played football.  Aaron held a private pilot’s license and studied aviation management, graduating from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN, in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

He was a graduate of the 78th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy and was a member of the Indiana State Police Alliance.  Aaron served the community as an Indiana State Police Trooper for nearly five years and was part of the State Police Crash Reconstruction Team.  He had recently been awarded two Lifesaving Awards for his heroism.

He also proudly served in the Indiana National Guard since 2011 where he achieved the rank of Sergeant.  He currently served as a Utilities Equipment Repairer for the 38th Infantry Division, 38th Sustainment Brigade, 190th Transportation Battalion, and 1638th Transportation Company.  Aaron had earned the following military awards: Army Achievement Award, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (2nd award), National Defense Service Medal, Non- Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon (2nd award), Army Service Ribbon.

He was a member of Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus where he and his wife Megan served in the children’s ministry.  He and Megan were also an active part of the CGX CrossFit community in Bargersville, IN.  Aaron also enjoyed smoking a good brisket, flying drones, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.

Aaron married Megan L. (Bunting) Smith on July 30, 2016, in Morgantown, IN.  She survives along with their fur babies, Paisley Grace and Oakley Rose.  Also surviving are his mother Patricia Ann (Para) Denny of Bargersville, IN; his father Garry W. Smith (Cynthia Marlin Smith) of Franklin, IN; brothers Jeromey M. Para of Greenwood, IN, Frank Catanzarite (Amber) of White Pigeon, MI; and Chad M. King (Taylor Jarboe) of Shelbyville, IN; a sister Hope E. Smith of Franklin, IN; maternal grandparents Gene and Carolyn S. (Wilhite) Marlin of Greenwood, IN; father-in-law and mother-in-law Douglas and Lynn J. (Schjenken) Bunting of Redwood Falls, MN; sisters-in-law Ashley L. Bunting (Alec Brandrup) of Rochester, MN; and Nicole L. Bunting of Castleton, ND; and grandmother-in-law Delores Bunting of Redwood Falls, MN. Aaron is also survived by several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Robert R. and Evelyn (Velich) Smith and maternal grandfather Sylvester Para and maternal grandmother Bonnie (Murphy) Blodgett, and maternal grandmother-in-law Fern Schjenken.

Pastor Cody Johnson will conduct a service on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11 AM at Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus, 1640 West Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, IN 46143.  Services will be broadcasted live on all Indianapolis television media networks and live-streamed on their networks.

Friends may call Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 2 PM until 8PM at Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus.

Burial with honors will follow the service at Crown Hill Cemetery in the Heroes of Public Safety section.

Memorial contributions to support the family can be made at any Indiana Members Credit Union branch, mailed to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation office, or made by credit card (credit card link is via PayPal), or Venmo on the Foundation’s website.  Checks should be made payable to Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, Inc. (memo Trooper Aaron Smith).  Please visit www.indianafallen.org

Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN, is handling arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com.  Information 317-738-0202.

EPA Announces Over $50 Million to Assist Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities in Accessing Clean and Safe Drinking Water

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WASHINGTON(June 26, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $50.4 million in annual funding to states and territories for communities most in need of access to clean and safe drinking water. The funding will support projects and activities in underserved, small and disadvantaged communities to access and invest in water infrastructure and comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

“Across the country, too many communities struggle with accessing clean, safe water,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox. “These grants will invest in solutions that upgrade infrastructure, improve water reliability, and deliver safe drinking water to our most vulnerable communities.  This grant, along with other funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will strengthen our nation’s water infrastructure and ensure everyone has access to clean, safe water.”

Grant funding can support a broad range of approaches to help communities address drinking water concerns, from household water quality testing to monitoring for unregulated drinking water contaminants. Funds may also support efforts to build the technical, financial, and managerial abilities of a water system’s operations and staff. Infrastructure projects—from transmission, distribution, and storage—that support drinking water quality improvements are also eligible for grant funding.

The Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Community grant program, established under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, awards funding to states and territories on a non-competitive basis. EPA awards funding to states based on an allocation formula that includes factors for population below the poverty level, small water systems, and underserved communities. There is a 10% Tribal allotment. For more information, visit the WIIN SUDC Grant website.

FY23 WIIN Funding for Small, Underserved and Disadvantaged Community Grant

State/Territory

Available Funding
Alaska

$1,157,000
Alabama

$739,000
Arkansas

$724,000
American Samoa

$279,000
Arizona

$1,021,000
California

$3,304,000
Colorado

$942,000
Connecticut

$562,000
District of Columbia

$303,000
Delaware

$396,000
Florida

$1,966,000
Georgia

$1,338,000
Guam

$262,000
Hawaii

$341,000
Iowa

$711,000
Idaho

$642,000
Illinois

$1,417,000
Indiana

$854,000
Kansas

$780,000
Kentucky

$703,000
Louisiana

$1,303,000
Massachusetts

$695,000
Maryland

$621,000
Maine

$476,000
Michigan

$1,294,000
Minnesota

$761,000
Missouri

$1,059,000
Northern Mariana

$277,000
Mississippi

$818,000
Montana

$642,000
North Carolina

$1,401,000
North Dakota

$430,000
Nebraska

$581,000
New Hampshire

$534,000
New Jersey

$798,000
New Mexico

$812,000
Nevada

$601,000
New York

$2,037,000
Ohio

$1,232,000
Oklahoma

$1,019,000
Oregon

$826,000
Pennsylvania

$1,633,000
Puerto Rico

$541,000
Rhode Island

$342,000
South Carolina

$748,000
South Dakota

$506,000
Tennessee

$807,000
Texas

$3,692,000
Utah

$604,000
Virginia

$974,000
Virgin Islands

$273,000
Vermont

$421,000
Washington

$1,165,000
Wisconsin

$907,000
West Virginia

$648,000
Wyoming

$475,000
Total

$50,394,000

Banterra Bank SIAC 14th Annual Celebration of Champions

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The Banterra Bank Southern Indiana Athletic Conference 14th Annual “Celebration of Champions” will conclude the 2022-2023 athletic season by naming the 2023 “Banterra Bank Outstanding Male and Female SIAC Athlete of the Year” and the 2022-2023 All-SIAC Sports Award on Friday, July 7, 2023.

SCHOOL MVP WINNERS AND SIAC NOMINEES
Male                             Female
Bosse         Xayvion Terry-Robinson          Alexia Smith
Castle           John Purdy                          Brooklynn Ballis
Central         Luke Robards                       Evelyn Lovell
Harrison       Luke Watkins                        Jordan Mackey
Jasper          Grant Young                         Ally Wigand
Mater Dei      Mason Wunderlich                Kate Wenger
Memorial       Kelton Farmer                      Emily Mattingly
North            Cale Johnson                       Alyssa Wilke
Reitz             Kiefer Parsons                     Taylor Johnson
Vincennes     Zachary Steffey                    Gracie Kramer

Wesselman Woods Visits Willard Public Library

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Join us at Willard Public Library on July 5, 2023, at 2 PM at the activity tent outside for an exciting event as Wesselman Woods visits as part of our Summer Reading Program!

Wesselman Woods, a renowned nature preserve, will be bringing a delightful array of woodland animals for children to learn about and observe up close. Kids will have the unique opportunity to engage with these fascinating creatures and expand their knowledge of the natural world.

Following the program, we have a special treat for all Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans! Head down to the story pit, where we’ll be showcasing the beloved heroes in a half-shell. Get ready to dive into the adventures of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael as we bring the magic of these iconic turtles to life. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Join us for an afternoon of discovery, fun, and your favorite heroes at Willard Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Mark your calendars for July 5th at 2 PM and let your imagination run wild!

Braun applauds Indiana Supreme Court abortion ruling

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 WASHINGTON – Senator Braun released the following statement on the Indiana Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the state’s abortion laws. 
 
“Life wins in Indiana. I’m proud that with today’s court decision, Indiana will continue to be a national leader for protecting the unborn and saving thousands of lives. I join the countless Hoosiers who helped win this victory for life in celebrating this historic day.” – Senator Mike Braun

This Week in Indiana History

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July 2 – July 8
Earhart July 2, 1937  The last radio contact was made by Amelia Earhart, flying a twin-engine Lockheed Electra airplane owned by Purdue University.

July 4, 1908 The Monroe County courthouse, in Bloomington, was dedicated. The courthouse cost $188,000 to build.

Btown
Haynes July 4,  1894 Elwood Haynes demonstrated his newly-invented horseless carriage by taking a six-mile drive on Pumpkinvine Pike in Kokomo. The car reached a speed of six or seven miles per hour.

 

July 8, 1938  Julia Carson, born in Louisville, Kentucky. Representative Carson represented Indiana’s 7th congressional district from 1997 until her death in 2007.

 Carson

Our Where in Indiana from last week was a photo of Musée de Venoge in Vevay.

Veyvay  

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Indiana Department of Administration

Guided Tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Saturday.  For more information, contact us.

(317) 233-5293
captours@idoa.in.gov

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. The first successful commercial vineyards in the nation, were in which Indiana city?

2. What product did Frank B. Shields, of Indianapolis, invent in 1913?

3. Name the Hoosier who invented fiberglass?

4. Who is the Hoosier, who invented the pull tabs on the tops of soft drink and beer cans?

Answers Below

Happy Independence Day!

Answers

1. Created by Swiss settlers, they were in Vevay.

2. Barbasol shaving cream

3. Doctor Games Slayter of Argos

4. Ermal Cleon Fraze of Delaware County.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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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.

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