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Lessing Lodge #464 Celebrates 150 Years With A Rededication Ceremony

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Lessing Lodge #464 Celebrates 150 Years With A Rededication Ceremony
 June 23, 2023
Lessing Lodge #464, an esteemed local Freemasonry institution recently held thier 150th Rededication Ceremony.
The Lodge, having stood as a pillar of strength and enlightenment for a century and a half, and its brothers, families, friends, and the community  joined in this momentous occasion. The ceremony represents a significant milestone in the Lodge’s history and a reaffirmation of its enduring commitment to Freemasonry’s core values.
“150 years is a noteworthy achievement, and we are immensely proud of our legacy,” says the Worshipful Master of Lessing Lodge #464. “This Rededication Ceremony honors our past, celebrates the present, and sets our course for the future. We look forward to bringing our community together to commemorate this landmark event.”
Lessing Lodge #464 Celebrates 150 Years With A Rededication Ceremony
Throughout the years, Lessing Lodge #464 has been a cornerstone of the local community, fostering bonds of fellowship, encouraging self-improvement, and practicing integrity. This event reflected  on the Lodge’s illustrious past, revel in its vibrant present, and envision an even brighter future.
The 150th Rededication Ceremony will include various activities honoring the Lodge’s history, a keynote speech from the Worshipful Master, and fellowship opportunities for all attendees.
Lessing Lodge #464 invites all brothers and their families, friends of the Lodge, and members of the media to join them in celebrating this significant occasion
at 301 Chestnut St, Evansville, IN 47713
About Lessing Lodge #464
Since its foundation 150 years ago, Lessing Lodge #464 has been a beacon of the Freemasonry fraternity, cultivating bonds of brotherhood and encouraging personal growth and integrity among its members. The Lodge is proud of its contributions to the local community and is committed to fostering a spirit of fellowship and enlightenment for many more years to come. 

 Vanderburgh County Commissioners and AT&T Continue  to Close the Digital Divide in Vanderburgh County 

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 Vanderburgh County Commissioners and AT&T Continue 

to Close the Digital Divide in Vanderburgh County 

EVANSVILLE, IN (June 23, 2023) – As part of the partnership with AT&T to bring equal access to modern information and communications technology to all of Vanderburgh County, the Board of Commissioners are pleased to participate in AT&T’s free refurbished laptop distribution event for Vanderburgh County students and families on June 27, 2023 at Highland Elementary School, located at 6701 Darmstadt Road, Evansville, Indiana. Preselected by Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) and the EVSC Foundation, these families and students will be picking up computers funded by an AT&T donation to Compudopt. 

AT&T will also provide an update at this time on the Vanderburgh County Rural Broadband Project aimed at bringing fiber-powered broadband access to over 20,000 customer locations in unincorporated Vanderburgh County. 

In 2021, the Commissioners announced the nearly $40 million-dollar project with AT&T as the provider. Of that investment, $9.9 million came from funding through the American Rescue Plan Act and $29.7 million was an investment by AT&T. 

Bridging the digital divide by bringing previously unavailable services to rural homes and businesses, this transformational 

Fireworks: Know the Law for a Safe and Legal Fourth of July

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Fireworks: Know the Law for a Safe and Legal Fourth of July

Jun 24, 2023

The Fourth of July is fast approaching and many area residents are stocking up on bottle rockets, sparklers and firecrackers. We’ve summarized Indiana’s Fireworks Laws below so that you can stay safe and legal this Independence Day.

Indiana Code 22-11-14-6 allows you to discharge fireworks on your property until 11 PM. On a legal holiday (which by statute includes every Sunday) you may discharge fireworks up until midnight.

You may only discharge fireworks on your own property, on property that you have permission to use, or at a special discharge location authorized by the fire department having jurisdiction. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have an adult present in order to possess or use fireworks. Discharging or possessing fireworks in violation of IC 22-11-14-6 is punishable a Class C Infraction.

The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District announced that the July Fourth Fireworks on the Ohio display will take place this year at approximately 9:15 PM along Riverside Drive between Court Street and Cherry Street. Residents who elect not to attend a professional display may be tempted to discharge their own fireworks at an unsafe location. Damaging another person’s property with fireworks is punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor. Causing serious injury to another person with fireworks is punishable as a Level 6 Felony. Under IC 35-45-3-2 a person who places or leaves a spent firework on the property of another person commits Littering as a Class B Infraction.

Vanderburgh County Code 12.24.010(u) prohibits the possession or discharge of fireworks within a county-maintained park. The City of Evansville further restricts the use of fireworks within the corporate limits. The Evansville Municipal Code regulating fireworks may be found here.

Sheriff Noah Robinson explained, “While Indiana’s fireworks law is fairly permissive, there are limits as to where you can discharge them. Our Office wants everyone to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday, we just ask that residents be considerate of their neighbors and exercise a little common sense.”

 

EPD Has Formed a New Unit

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 In order to streamline APRA/FOIA requests, the Evansville Police Department has formed a new unit called the Public Access Unit. In the future, please submit all APRA/FOIA and Law Enforcement Recordings requests to: publicaccess@evansvillepolice.com. 

The normal process for requesting routine affidavits, initial incident reports, arrests reports, and to view accident reports remains the same. Media personnel can still request these items at the EPD Records counter. 

Requests that require APRA/FOIA or Law Enforcement Recordings forms include but are not limited to: body cam footage, incident case files/supplements, surveillance video, crime scene photos, emails, personnel records, training documents/records. All of these types of request should be sent to publicaccess@evansvillepolice.com. 

I have also attached the Evansville Police Department’s APRA/FOIA and Law Enforcement Recordings forms. These forms will need to be filled out entirely and submitted to the above email. You can still contact me at agray@evansvillepolice.com for questions and follow-ups. 

EVSC Board of School Trustees Meet In Executive Session

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The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the Schroeder Conference Centre located in the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN.

The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is collective bargaining, (b)(2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (b)(2)(B); and job performance evaluation of individual employees (b)(9).

Otters offense explodes early to cruise past Y’alls

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Florence, Ky. – The Evansville Otters scored five runs in the first three innings and recorded 14 total hits to beat the Florence Y’alls 9-3 in the series opener.

Evansville’s 14 hits tied for the second most in a game this season. The Otters scored runs in five innings.

Jomar Reyes led the way with a four-hit day and Jake Green hit his first professional career home run.

The Otters started early with a run in the first as Kona Quiggle doubled and scored on a Y’alls’ throwing error. Green then launched a two run homer over the left field wall in the second to extend the lead to three.

Evansville topped off the early surge in the third as Bryan Rosario’s base hit scored two.

Jhon Vargas earned the win from the mound. The righty pitcher was rolling early, not allowing a hit into the fourth inning. He finished with five strikeouts, allowing just three runs over five innings for his fourth win of the season.

Leoni De La Cruz was key out of the bullpen for Evansville. He entered with the bases loaded and nobody out in the sixth, the Y’alls best chance to rally. The lefty pitcher retired all three batters he faced to escape the jam without significant damage. He struck out the side in the seventh to finish with four strikeouts.

The Otters added two more runs in the sixth and again in the eighth. Reyes as part of his big day had a two-out RBI double down the left field line in the sixth.

Reyes’ extended his team high hit streak to 15 games and had his second four hit game of the season. Quiggle notched two doubles and scored three times.

Rosario stole two more bases to reach a league-leading 30 stolen bases on the year. He also made a full extension diving catch in left field in the second inning for one of the more impressive defensive plays of the Otters season.

Evansville looks to win the series tomorrow night against Florence. First pitch from Thomas More Stadium is at 5:36 PM CT with the Evansville broadcast on the Otters Digital Network.

All home and road Otters games this season are televised on FloSports with audio-only coverage available for free on the Evansville Otters YouTube page.

The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions.

      OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA ANNOUNCES SUMMER DINNER ON THE BRIDGE SERIES

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      OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA ANNOUNCES

SUMMER DINNER ON THE BRIDGE SERIES

RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Evansville, IN – June 23, 2023 – A new and exciting addition to Dinner on the Bridge and the culinary scene of downtown Evansville is coming this summer! The Old National Events Plaza has opened reservations for The Summer Wine Series, offering dates this July through September 2023.

The Summer Wine Series presents a lighter foodie experience for the warmer months with four courses of fine cuisine curated by Noel Bilbro, Old National Events Plaza’s Executive Chef. Each dinner in the series will highlight wine selections from one of three nationally recognized wineries, along with a beautifully designed menu created to enhance the flavors of the featured wines.

The Summer Series transitions the learning experience from the food to the wine offerings. The Plaza’s in-house Sommelier and Director of Food and Beverage, Brittany Shouse, will guide guests through tasting notes. Shouse remarks, “Seasonal wine and dine opportunities are fun and allow us to connect our clients to the great brands we offer. Each of the wineries we’ll tour-by-taste during the summer series showcases beautiful and flavorful combinations that everyone will enjoy.”

Guests will enjoy live music and the picturesque downtown scene from the skybridge over Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Reservations are available for two, four, or six guests and include a signature welcome cocktail, four perfectly paired courses and wine pairings. Perks include educational wine presentations and a Q & A with our Executive Chef, plus takeaway recipes of Chef’s favorite menu items.

Ticket Information:

What:              Dinner on the Bridge – The Summer Wine Series

When:             Saturdays, July 15, August 26, and September 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Where:            Old National Events Plaza  I  715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708

Tickets:            Reservations are $99.00 per guest, plus 8% tax. All packages include four dining courses, four wine pairings, and a signature welcome cocktail.

For the complete menu and additional information, visit www.oldnationaeventsplaza.com.

About Old National Events Plaza

Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is Evansville, Indiana’s premier convention center and largest live entertainment theatre. Housing a spacious 2,500-seat theatre, 38,000 square- feet of column free exhibit space, a beautiful 14,000 square-foot ballroom, and 12,00 square-feet of meeting space, Old National Events Plaza hosts a variety of events. The venue offers easy scheduling, one-stop-shop services, and in-house catering and audio-visual services. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.

About ASM Global

ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centres, and performing arts venues. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.com.

Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Visits Willard Public Library

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Join the magical harmony of music and literature as the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra brings their enchanting melodies to Willard Public Library. As a special event within our Summer Reading Program, the orchestra invites children of all ages to a mesmerizing performance on June 28, 2023, at 2pm.

Familiar tunes that children adore will fill the air, inviting young voices to sing along and embark on a delightful musical journey. This unique collaboration between the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Willard Public Library promises an unforgettable afternoon of imagination, creativity, and the joy of shared melodies.

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the captivating magic of music and literature at the heart of your community.

Kate Petrova Wins 2023 Russian Amateur Golf Championship

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Record score gives Petrova the win in prestigious event

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Continuing a stretch that has seen her win the Missouri Valley Conference Championship along with Freshman of the Year honors, University of Evansville golfer Kate Petrova put forth a record-breaking effort to win the 2023 Russian Amateur Golf Championship.

“I am extremely excited and proud to win this tournament,” Petrova said.  “I feel like the mental part of my game was very good this week and helped my performance, especially when it came to putting.”

Petrova’s victory came in record-breaking fashion.  Completing the four rounds of play with a score of 275, she recorded the lowest score in the history of the event.  Her score was 13 under par.  Setting an early tone, Petrova carded a 6-under 66 in the first round before adding a 2-under 70 and another 66 in the third round.  Completing the final 18 holes with a 73, Petrova defeated her nearest competition by seven strokes.

“I know she is very proud and excited to win this tournament,” Purple Aces Head Golf Coach John Andrews said.  “Although I didn’t get to see her play, I know that she played world class golf to not only win the championship but to set a new tournament scoring record and win by 7 strokes. What a great accomplishment for Kate!”

Gorki Golf Resort in the Leningrad region of Russia was the host course for the event, which ran from Tuesday through Friday.  Petrova was not the only UE representative in the tournament as future Aces Evgenia “Jane” Grankina played for the ladies while Daniil Romashkin played in the men’s event.  Wrapping up the final round with a 2-under 70, Romashkin earned a 4th-place finish.  His score was the lowest in the field for the final round. Grankina finished in 20th place with a final score of 317.

Instead Of More Screen Time, How About A Summer Bucket List?

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Instead Of More Screen Time, How About A Summer Bucket List?

,By Xain Ballenger, TheStatehouseFile.com

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis began its Summer Bucket List Challenge on June 19. People who accomplish 20 or more activities become eligible to win a grand prize of $2,000.

Tony Wise, the Y’s associate vice president of public relations and marketing communications, said the objective of the challenge is to get people away from their screens—especially kids.  

Recent data shows 8-, 9- and 10-year-olds are spending six hours on a screen every day—and as any parent of a teen can tell you, that number only goes up as kids get older.

Wise said the challenge ends July 16 and is free and open to all community members. 

“It’s just one of those things that we’re doing just to bring conscious brain health and wellness at the forefront of people’s minds—just keep it in front of them to make sure they’re being active and they’re doing things with their families,” Wise said.

Wise gave some examples of what kinds of activities are included on the list, things like having a picnic, playing a trivia game, reading a book, going for a walk with your friends or volunteering at a nonprofit organization. 

Wise said the point is to get outside, get fresh air and be active.

“We want everyone in our community to have a screen-free summer,” said Anne Dishman, vice president of programs.

This isn’t the first challenge of its kind. Wise said in the beginning of the year, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis had a Reset Challenge that tried to get people back into the groove of taking care of their health and wellness. 

Last year, the Summer Bucket List Challenge featured 40 activities to choose from. If a person wanted the chance to win the grand prize, they had to complete 10 activities. 

This year there are 50 activities and a person must complete 20 tasks before having the chance to win the prize.

Those interested can join by texting SUMMER to 844-889-6222, or they can go to the website for additional information.

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