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“ONE DAY, ONE STOP, ONE MISSION” EVENT TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS, NEAR HOMELESS, AND UNDER-RESOURCED IN OUR COMMUNITY, TO BE HELD THURSDAY, April 3rd, 2025.

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“ONE DAY, ONE STOP, ONE MISSION” EVENT TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS, NEAR
HOMELESS, AND UNDER-RESOURCED IN OUR COMMUNITY, TO BE HELD THURSDAY, April 3rd, 2025.

The 17th annual Homeless Connect of Southwest Indiana will take place on Thursday,
April 3rd from 9 AM – 2 PM at the Old National Bank Events Plaza in downtown Evansville. Homeless Connect is a JOINT city-county sponsored event offering resources and space for the event. The event’s mission of assisting the homeless, near homeless, and under-resourced, will offer many services at this “one day, one stop, one mission” event.

This event has historically served more than 600 individuals and families. This year, more than 60 local agencies will provide free, on-site services. These services are normally only available online or spread out in agencies across the city. At this event, all these services will be accessible in one place on the same day!

The event is free and open to anyone needing the following services:
• Housing
• Legal Advice
• Birth Certificates
• Employment Services
• Parent Resources
• Veterans Services
• Health Screenings
• Education Services
• Childcare Referrals
• Financial Assistance
• Foreclosure Mitigation
• Public Assistance Applications
• Utility Bill Consultation
• Re-Entry Services
• Recovery Groups
• Internet Access
• Hair Cuts

Homeless Connect of Southwest Indiana is an activity of the Commission on Homelessness, which is a joint city-county initiative to end and prevent homelessness in Evansville and Vanderburgh County.

More information is available at www.evansvillehomeless.org.
Donations can be made directly to support this event and city homeless initiatives at
https://evansvillehomeless.org/dignityevv/
Event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityConnectSWI/

Walker Family Makes Largest Planned Gift in History of UE Women’s Basketball

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Walker Family Makes Largest Planned Gift in History of UE Women’s Basketball

The University of Evansville (UE) is pleased to announce the establishment of The Walker Family Women’s Excellence in Basketball Endowment Fund, created through a generous estate gift from Steven L. ’84 and Julie Ann Walker. The fund represents the largest planned gift in UE Women’s Basketball history and will provide long-term financial support for the program, ensuring resources for student-athletes for generations to come.

Steven, a 1984 Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate of UE, and Julie Ann Walker have deep family ties to the university. Steven’s mother was a UE nursing graduate, and Julie Ann’s grandfather was a member of the UE basketball team. Recognizing the importance of giving back, the Walkers saw an opportunity to invest in women’s athletics, an area they believe deserves greater recognition and support.

“When you go to these games, you see the effort. These players never give up,” Steven said. “We wanted to help a program that doesn’t always get the spotlight but deserves every bit of support. This isn’t just about today; it’s about making sure there’s lasting support for these athletes long into the future,” Walker added.

Beyond their own contribution, the Walkers hope their gift will inspire others to consider planned giving and support for the university.

“I am incredibly thankful for the Walkers’ investment in the future of Evansville Women’s Basketball. As a former student-athlete, I know the transformative power intercollegiate athletics can have in building leaders that will make a life-long impact in their communities,” Scherr said. “Steven and Julie Ann are investing in women’s athletics in a way that will have an impact for generations to come. Their gift will help provide our players with the resources to pursue greatness on and off the court.”

Discover Your Family’s Story – Free Genealogy Even

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Event Details:

Date: Saturday, March 8

Time: 1 – 4 PM

Location: Browning Gallery (lower level)

Join the Tri-State Genealogical Society at Willard Public Library for an afternoon of genealogy exploration. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, this event is your chance to get expert advice, scan important documents, and connect with fellow family history enthusiasts.

– Get help with your genealogy research
– Learn how to start your family tree
– Scan documents—bring a flash drive!
– Watch a Family Tree Maker demo

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Cam Haffner earns MVC Scholar-Athlete recognition

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Cam Haffner earns MVC Scholar-Athlete recognition

Haffner named to Third Team

University of Evansville junior Cam Haffner has been named to the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Third Team as the league announced its Scholar-Athlete Teams on Monday afternoon.

Haffner currently holds a 3.509 GPA as a Management major at UE.  In 20 games this season, Haffner finished with an average of 12.7 points per game while hauling in 3.6 rebounds per contest.  He reached double figures on 13 occasions and posted a career-high 27 points in the home win over Green Bay.

In the home game against Belmont, Haffner put together his top MVC game, recording 25 points.  He suffered a wrist injury on Jan. 22 that prematurely ended his 2024-25 season.

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Marion County Election Board refers alleged case of intimidating poll workers to prosecutor

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Margot Kelly, the poll inspector who called 911 on John Palombi, sifts through papers that provide guidance for poll workers who might encounter dangerous situations. Photo by Marilyn Odendahl, The Indiana Citizen.

Thirty-four states have laws that make it a crime to intimidate and/or interfere with election workers, with Indiana joining the pack just last year.

In 2024 the Indiana legislature passed SB 170 which included a provision that makes threatening or intimidating an election worker a Level 6 felony.

Last Wednesday, the Marion County Election Board met, anticipating testimony from Michael John Palombi, an Indianapolis man who flashed two handguns and a knife in a Quaker church on Election Day.

“I didn’t want to have my mind made up before I heard everything, because I feel that that’s my responsibility to hear everything before,” Marion County Circuit Court Clerk and election board secretary, Kate Sweeney Bell said. “If I’m in his shoes, I want somebody sitting where I am to give me a chance so I can be heard.”

Although he and his attorney had negotiated with the board and chose Feb. 27 as the date he would appear, Palombi did not show up. His attorney had notified the board earlier in the day that Palombi would not be giving his account of the incident.

Along with Sweeney Bell, the board meeting included vice chair Jennifer L. Ping and Anne Mullin O’Connor, a proxy for chair of the board Nolita Stewart.

“At this point there’s been an investigation and there’s been opportunity to be heard by the persons involved. Mr. Palombi chose not and told his council not to appear and that was his decision,” Mullin O’Connor said.

The board decided to move forward on the matter and passed four separate motions which alleged Palombi had violated four state election laws. The laws are voter intimidation,  I.C. 3-14-3-21.5, electioneering, I.C. 3-14-3-16, obstructing interfering, or injuring an election worker or voter, I.C. 3-14-3-4, and threatening election workers, I.C. 3-14-3-18.

The board will send a referral to the Marion County Prosecutor’s office, who will ultimately decide if Palombi will be charged.

“This is a new law, this is the test, the test case. And we had to get it right,” said Sweeney Bell, commenting on I.C. 3-14-3-18. “It could be zero (charges), up to four, and based on what their office sees, and they’re gonna do their own investigation, there might be more. They could find more (violations).”

On the Nov. 5, 2024 Election Day, Palombi showed up at the First Friends Church polling site wearing a shirt displaying President Donald Trump and a “Make America Great Again” hat. After a poll worker asked Palombi to remove his political attire, a video shows him placing his hat on the worker’s head and removing his shirt, exposing two firearms.

Margo Kelly, who was working as the poll inspector at First Friends and has more than two decades experience as an election worker, was surprised by the incident. Also, she is unsure what will happen with the election board’s referrals.

“We’ve had eccentric voters, like just people that were excited and confused or whatever, but nothing, nothing like this,” Kelly, the polling inspector who called 911 and is credited with keeping the situation from escalating said. “I just feel the way things are going right now, there’s no desire to prosecute people that are, you know, intimidating. I don’t know what’s going to happen.”

If Palombi is charged and found guilty of violating Indiana’s new prohibition against threatening or intimidating election workers (I.C. 3-14-3-18) he could face up to two and a half years in prison and pay a fine of up to $10,000.

Kate Breeden is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students. 

Governor Mike Braun Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Parental Leave, Childbirth Recovery Leave for State Employees

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Governor Mike Braun Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Parental Leave, Childbirth Recovery Leave for State Employees

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, ahead of International Women’s Day this Saturday, Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order to strengthen paid parental leave for state employees. The executive order also provides paid childbirth leave for women recovering from giving birth, as well as paid leave for those grieving from the tragedy of losing a baby.

“Strong families are the cornerstone of strong communities, and it’s so important for a family to have quality time to care for their newest member. I believe employers should do everything they can to accommodate the needs of new parents, and today I’m setting an example by strengthening our state’s policies for paid parental leave (including adoption), childbirth recovery leave, and paid leave for those facing the tragedy of losing a baby. These new paid parental leave policies will benefit women recovering from childbirth, their spouses, and the newborns whose health and development will be improved by more time with their parents in those first critical weeks. Indiana supports strong families!” – Governor Mike Braun

Under this new executive order from Governor Braun:

All employed women who give birth are eligible for six weeks paid childbirth recovery leave, and up to eight weeks paid childbirth leave for employees who deliver via C-section. This leave policy also applies to employees who experience the tragedy of losing a baby in utero at 20 weeks or beyond.

All full-time state employees may receive up to 150 hours of paid parental leave (75 hours for part-time employees) following the birth or adoption of a child regardless of how long one has been employed with the state.

Replacing previous policy, Governor Braun’s parental leave policies will now apply no matter how long the employee has worked for the state. If an employee who has worked for the state fewer than 6 months takes parental/childbirth/or stillbirth leave, the employee must agree to complete at least one year of consecutive employment following his or her return to work as a condition for taking leave.

USI Romain College of Business student team places fourth, wins Spirit Award at Alberta Not-For-Profit Case Compeition

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USI Romain College of Business student team places fourth, wins Spirit Award at Alberta Not-For-Profit Case Compeition

This February, a group of students from the University of Southern Indiana’s Romain College of Business had the opportunity to travel to Canada and returned home with not one, but two distinct accolades from participating in the 2025 Alberta Not-For-Profit Association External Case Competition in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

A student team made up of seniors Rachel Ha of Evansville, Gracie Madison of Montgomery, Indiana, Sydney Mancini of Brownsburg, Indiana, and freshman Olivia Talley of Evansville, competing as SOAR Consulting, placed fourth in the External Case Competition. In addition to placing in the top five, the team also received the Spirit Award. USI was the only team from the United States in the competition. This trip was made possible through generous donations to the USI Foundation.

This was USI’s first trip to this competition since 2021 and seventh overall appearance. USI placed first in 2015 and also won the Spirit Award in both 2014 and 2017.

“The students used what they learned from all their case study practices and delivered an outstanding presentation at the competition,” said Jeanette Maier-Lytle, Faculty Advisor and Instructor in Accounting. “I was amazed at their level of comfort as they presented in front of the judges. Other coaches and students shared that they were very impressed with the team’s presentation as well.”

The students worked with case competition sponsor Bison Lodge, a non-profit association in Edmonton which serves as a community hub hosting a variety of events such as weddings, corporate functions and cultural gatherings. The team had 24 hours to research and develop a recommendation and prepare their presentation for a panel of judges. The participating teams were split into different cohorts with the top team from each cohort advancing to the final round–SOAR Consulting was victorious in Pool B.

Leading up to the main case competition, the USI team placed second in a fun case competition with students from other universities by coming up with side hustles for superheroes. USI’s student team also placed second in a non-profit trivia competition.

“Competing was an amazing opportunity to challenge ourselves and showcase our skills,” Ha said. “Placing fourth was a great achievement, but winning the Spirit Award truly reflected our teamwork and enthusiasm.”

In addition to the competition, the team had the opportunity to explore Edmonton and the University of Alberta. They also had the chance to listen to a speaker panel of industry experts, network with students from other universities and participate in extracurricular activities like laser tag and trying new food, including BeaverTails, a Canadian restaurant specializing in fried dough pastries.

Overall, the students were grateful to have the opportunity to travel outside the country while getting to showcase their skills on an international stage.

“We had an amazing time–I’m very proud of our team and our performance in the competition,” Madison said. “I absolutely loved the experience and am so grateful to the Romain College of Business and Professor Maier-Lytle for supporting us and providing us this opportunity!”

Mancini added: “This trip was one that I will remember forever, these girls feel like family now. I’m so proud of them.”

Learn more about USI’s Romain College of Business online.

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