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$80 million is available for local communities to increase broadband coverage

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Gov. Holcomb announces fourth round of Next Level Connections Broadband grants

($80 million is available for local communities to increase broadband coverage)

INDIANAPOLIS–Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today the fourth and final round of Indiana’s Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program is now open for applications.

The NLC grant program, which seeks to bridge the digital divide by bringing high-quality, reliable broadband to unserved and underserved parts of Indiana, began as part of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Connections initiative, a $1 billion statewide infrastructure program announced in 2018.

“As a state, since 2018 we have made unprecedented investments in connecting Indiana residents to their neighbors, schools and the rest of the world like never before in our history,” Gov. Holcomb said. “This final round of Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program funding will be yet another critical component of the transition to the recently announced $868 million of additional funding from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program to connect more Hoosiers to begin being implemented next year and beyond.”

With $80 million remaining in state funds and federal Capital Project Funds appropriated by the Indiana General Assembly for Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, this round will provide a maximum of $5 million per grant to fund projects by telecommunications providers and utility cooperatives. Service providers must provide a minimum 20 percent match of the total allowable project costs. In Round 4 of the NLC program, local governments will inform the State of unserved or underserved areas in their communities.

Since 2019, the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program awarded more than $249 million to 187 projects, for a total investment of $547 million with local matching funds. These previously awarded projects will bring broadband infrastructure to more than 69,154 homes, commercial locations, and anchor institutions, such as schools, universities, hospitals or major employers, in 81 counties.

“Whether I’m meeting with realtors in Allen County or farmers in Montgomery County, access to affordable and reliable high-speed connectivity is the number one priority around Indiana,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, who also serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “As a state, we are aggressively closing the gap between Hoosiers who have broadband and Hoosiers who do not. This grant money, combined with the matching funds required by the providers, will get Indiana closer to complete broadband saturation.”

Applications and more information can be found at www.ocra.in.gov/nlc. For questions on grant applications, contact nlc@ocra.in.gov.

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Continued Learning @ UE (CLUE) Announces Upcoming Program Highlights

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Continued Learning @ UE (CLUE), the highly acclaimed program designed for individuals approaching or at retirement age, is excited to announce the program highlights for the upcoming year. CLUE provides personal enrichment through non-credit courses that are offered each semester, meeting once a week for five weeks. With a wide range of topics including art, history, literature, music, science, and general interest, CLUE offers an engaging and intellectually stimulating environment for lifelong learners.

One of the key features of the CLUE program is its accessibility and affordability. The cost for each course is only $55, providing exceptional value for the enriching educational experience it offers. Classes within the CLUE program are designed to be engaging and informative, with sessions lasting between 60-90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours). This format allows participants to delve into the subjects of their choice, gaining valuable knowledge and insights from expert instructors.

The CLUE program was initially created in 2016 by former UE President Dr. Tom Kazee and his wife, Sharon. Their vision was to provide a platform for continued learning aimed at retirees and those nearing retirement. The program has since flourished, attracting individuals from the local community and beyond and fostering a vibrant a place where participants can continue their educational journey and explore new interests.

“This is a really a unique program that allows UE to continue our community focused approach and our belief that learning never stops,” said Cindy Felts, senior director of the Center for Advancement of Learning. “Age is no barrier to lifelong learning; it is an invitation to never stop growing.”

During the 2022-2023 academic year, the CLUE program experienced tremendous success, with 106 community members attending classes. This accomplishment demonstrates the program’s ability to provide a valuable and engaging learning experience that resonates with the community.

CLUE is excited to continue offering these educational opportunities to individuals seeking personal enrichment. Whether participants are looking to delve into a new subject, expand their knowledge, or connect with like-minded individuals, CLUE provides the perfect platform for continued learning.

HAPPENINGS AT INDIANA STATE MUSEUM

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURED EVENTS

roaring twenties

Roaring Twenties
July 14, 7 – 10 p.m.
Indiana State Museum

Step into our Cardinal Club Speakeasy and snack on swell eats, tip a few giggle waters, peep some vintage cars, play games and pose inside the photo booth. Cut a rug with the Naptown Fantasy Swingers featuring Rob Dixon. It’ll be the cat’s pajamas and if you know your onions, you’ll be there!

Price: $65/adult, 10% discount for members; price includes one signature cocktail

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Nesting Warblers of Indiana
July 15, 8:15 – 10:30 a.m.
T.C. Steele State Historic Site

Join presenter David Rupp of IndiGo Birding Nature Tours for a bird walk and presentation about the 18 species of warblers that nest here in Indiana. While warblers will be the focus, all species of birds will be identified and enjoyed. Recommended for ages 18+. Registration required by July 14.

Price: $20/person; 25% discount for members

Register
space day

Small Wonders: Mission to Mars
July 15, 10 – 11 a.m.
Indiana State Museum

Grab your astronaut suits and get ready to blast off! Children will become the astronauts as we design space suits and Mars rovers and create our own star-inspired art. Recommended for ages 3 – 5.

Price: $13/child, members receive 25% off, adult free with paid child

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Wildflower Woods Scavenger Hunt
July 15, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site

Appreciate nature as Gene would have 100 years ago as you work your way through this exciting scavenger hunt. Find all the items on your list and you’ll receive a prize!

Price: Free, donations encouraged

Register

Supported by

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Young Explorers: Firework Fun
July 15, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Indiana State Museum

Experiment with firework art and erupting chemistry experiments. Learn about celebrations all over the world that include fireworks, and we’ll design our own firework procession. This class is for children to attend on their own; parents do not accompany child or participate in the program.

Price: $14/child, members receive 25% off

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canal nights

Canal Nights: Global Gathering
July 12, 5 – 7 p.m.
Indiana State Museum Canal Walk

Join us along the canal walk outside of the museum for enriching activities that inspire togetherness and discover more about the cultures around you.

Price: Free

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FEATURED EXPERIENCES

vintage vision

Vintage Vision: Cars of the 1920s
Open through Oct. 15

Learn about the cars and manufacturers and see clothing from that era, and build a miniature car to test out on a track. Don’t leave before turning yourself into a hood ornament for a photo op!

Learn more
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Influencing Lincoln
Open through Oct. 29

Discover how the 19th-century Black community fought for full citizenship and helped shift President Lincoln’s attitudes (and actions) regarding their freedom. With priceless artifacts and a trove of historic documents (like the *Emancipation Proclamation!), you’ll experience another side of the story that led to the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments.

Learn more

*On display Sept. 20 – Oct. 29

Supported by

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Visit the Museum

Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed

Visit our other 11 locations:

Angel Mounds｜Corydon Capitol｜Culbertson Mansion｜Gene Stratton-Porter｜Lanier Mansion｜Levi and Catharine Coffin｜Limberlost｜New Harmony｜T.C. Steele｜Vincennes｜Whitewater Canal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDEM hosting free electronics collection event in Sullivan County on July 29

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SULLIVAN – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Electronic Recyclers of Indiana (ERI), Sullivan County Community Schools, and the Sullivan County Solid Waste Management District are hosting a free electronics recycling event on Saturday, July 29 at Sullivan High School, 902 North Section Street, Sullivan, Indiana from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This electronics collection event is open to the public and will help keep hazardous waste found in electronics from ending up in landfills. Unwanted electronics can be dropped off by drive-up or walk-up at no cost.

For a contactless delivery, please stay in your vehicle and staff from ERI will unload your unwanted electronics.

Accepted e-waste items include TVs, cables and wiring, cell phones, computer towers and monitors, printers, and more. For a full list of accepted e-waste items and more information about Indiana E-Cycle, please visit idem.IN.gov/recycle/indiana-e-cycle/.

HOOSIER HIGHLIGHTS

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July 16 – July 22

This Week in Indiana History
Orville

July 16, 1907 Orville Clarence Redenbacher, the popcorn king, born in Brazil, Indiana.

July 16, 2016 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announces Indiana governor Mike Pence as his Vice Presidential running mate.

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Skelton July 18, 1913 Richard Red Skelton, American comic, born in Vincennes.
July 20, 1969 Purdue graduate Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the surface of the moon. Armstrong
Christmas Story

July 21, 1921   Jean Shepherd was born in Chicago. He became a writer and actor who is most famous for co-writing and narrating the movie The Christmas Story which was based upon his childhood in Hammond, Indiana.

Our Where in Indiana from last week was of Becks’s Mill in

July 9

Last week, we inadvertently stated “About 450 members of the Harrison Home Guard waged battle with over 2,400 Confederate soldiers under General John Hunt Morgan.  The ‘Battle of Corydon’ was the only Civil War conflict on Indiana soil.” It was indeed the only battle fought on Indiana soil, not the only conflict.

Where in Indiana?

Do you know where this photograph was taken?

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July 16

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Indiana Statehouse Tour Office

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

Statehouse Virtual Tour

Indiana Quick Quiz

1. Meaning “valley of paradise” in Spanish, what is the name of both a college and town in Indiana?

2. The University of Cambridge offered the first degree in computer science but what Midwestern university had the country’s first computer science department?

3. Author John Green set his 2012 bestseller, “The Fault in Our Stars,” in what city that is also Green’s hometown?

4. Indiana produces what percent of the nation’s popcorn?

Answers Below

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Original painting by Red Skelton at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy in Vincennes.

Answers

1. Valparaiso

2. Purdue

3. Indianapolis

4. 20%

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Gov. Holcomb announces fourth round of Next Level Connections Broadband grants

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$80 million is available for local communities to increase broadband coverage.

INDIANAPOLIS–Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today the fourth and final round of Indiana’s Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program is now open for applications.

The NLC grant program, which seeks to bridge the digital divide by bringing high-quality, reliable broadband to unserved and underserved parts of Indiana, began as part of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Connections initiative, a $1 billion statewide infrastructure program announced in 2018.

“As a state, since 2018 we have made unprecedented investments in connecting Indiana residents to their neighbors, schools and the rest of the world like never before in our history,” Gov. Holcomb said. “This final round of Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program funding will be yet another critical component of the transition to the recently announced $868 million of additional funding from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program to connect more Hoosiers to begin being implemented next year and beyond.”

With $80 million remaining in state funds and federal Capital Project Funds appropriated by the Indiana General Assembly for Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, this round will provide a maximum of $5 million per grant to fund projects by telecommunications providers and utility cooperatives. Service providers must provide a minimum 20 percent match of the total allowable project costs. In Round 4 of the NLC program, local governments will inform the State of unserved or underserved areas in their communities.

Since 2019, the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program awarded more than $249 million to 187 projects, for a total investment of $547 million with local matching funds. These previously awarded projects will bring broadband infrastructure to more than 69,154 homes, commercial locations, and anchor institutions, such as schools, universities, hospitals or major employers, in 81 counties.

“Whether I’m meeting with realtors in Allen County or farmers in Montgomery County, access to affordable and reliable high-speed connectivity is the number one priority around Indiana,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, who also serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “As a state, we are aggressively closing the gap between Hoosiers who have broadband and Hoosiers who do not. This grant money, combined with the matching funds required by the providers, will get Indiana closer to complete broadband saturation.”

Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Sailor Killed at Pearl Harbor  

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Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Sailor Killed at Pearl Harbor
 JULY 16, 2923

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 14, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear recognizes the sacrifice of a Park City, Kentucky, sailor who died on the USS Oklahoma in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 but whose remains were not identified until 2021.

“We are saddened to acknowledge the death of another young Kentuckian who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor,” said Gov. Beshear. “But we are gratified that modern science and military determination has, against all odds, found him and will bring him home.”

Navy Seaman 1st Class Elmer P. Lawrence of Park City, Kentucky, died on Dec. 7, 1941. Lawrence was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which quickly caused it to capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Lawrence.

From December 1941 to June 1944, Navy personnel recovered the remains of the deceased crew, which were subsequently interred in the Halawa and Nu’uanu Cemeteries.

In September 1947, tasked with recovering and identifying fallen U.S. personnel in the Pacific Theater, members of the American Graves Registration Service (AGRS) disinterred the remains of U.S. casualties from the two cemeteries and transferred them to the Central Identification Laboratory at Schofield Barracks. The laboratory staff was only able to confirm the identifications of 35 men from the USS Oklahoma at that time. The AGRS subsequently buried the unidentified remains in 46 plots at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl, in Honolulu. In October 1949, a military board classified those who could not be identified as non-recoverable, including Lawrence.

Between June and November 2015, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) personnel exhumed the USS Oklahoma Unknowns from the Punchbowl for analysis.

To identify Lawrence’s remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and autosomal DNA (auSTR) analysis.

Lawrence’s name is recorded on the Walls of the Missing at the Punchbowl, along with the others who are missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.

Funeral services for Lawrence will be held at Shiloh General Baptist Church in Railton, Kentucky, on July 22, 2023, with burial immediately following at Shiloh Cemetery.

Gov. Beshear will order flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Seaman 1st Class Lawrence on the day of interment.

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