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Bill fostering juvenile justice collaboration moves to Senate

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bill fostering juvenile justice collaboration moves to Senate

 The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1403 that would require specific juvenile programs receiving grants to work with key stakeholders on how to invest the funding to better address the needs of at-risk youth.

“This bill encourages a collaborative effort to strengthen our juvenile legal system,” the bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) said. “By bringing local and regional partners to the table, we can better allocate resources to best meet the needs of our youth.”

McNamara said her bill would also have the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute consider additional recommendations in adopting a funding formula for the Juvenile Diversion Grant Program, the Juvenile Community Alternatives Grant Program and Juvenile Behavioral Health Competitive Grant Program. She added that these changes would target funding where it is most needed, including Indiana’s rural communities.

House Bill 1403 now moves to the Senate for further consideration. To learn more about the bill and follow session, visit iga.in.gov.

USI Historic New Harmony Heritage Artisans Days returning April 23-25

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USI Historic New Harmony Heritage Artisans Days returning April 23-25

The University of Southern Indiana is excited to announce Historic New Harmony’s annual Heritage Artisans Days, taking place Wednesday through Friday, April 23-25, in New Harmony, Indiana. This long-running event will feature artisans demonstrating 19th century trades and professions, offering a hands-on look at how craftspeople lived and worked in New Harmony during its early days.

Students from across the Tri-state area will have the unique opportunity to experience historical practices firsthand. Featured artisans will include a weaver, candle dipper, an 1800’s doctor, live oxen and more. Educational materials, including lesson plans and classroom activities, will also be provided to enrich the experience.

“Heritage Artisans Days is a deeply fulfilling event for our staff and volunteers. We take great pride in sharing New Harmony’s rich history and culture with students, teachers and families,” said Leslie Townsend, USI Director of Community Engagement and Historic New Harmony. “Many adults who visit us today share memories of attending this event as children, and it’s wonderful to see how lasting those experiences are.”

Please note that Historic New Harmony tours will not be available during these dates. This includes tram tours and the daily 1 p.m. tour. However, the public is encouraged to visit and enjoy the artisan demonstrations between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., with afternoons being the ideal time to explore.

For more information on Heritage Artisan Days, visit USI.edu/heritage.

Little Lambs Appreciation Breakfast Coming February 25

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You Are Invited to our Donor and Partner Appreciation Breakfast

Tuesday, February 25th at 9:00 AM at Little Lambs

Email us to RSVP .
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*Important Updates*

Due to a variety of factors, we will NOT be participating in Walking for Dreams this year on May 18th.

This year our efforts will be focused on two exciting upcoming events:

~ Our Annual Little Lambs in Chic Clothing Fashion Show will be held on Thursday, July 17th. Email us if you would like to reserve tickets or have children interested in modeling for this special event.

~ This year is our 30th Anniversary of Little Lambs! Save the Date for Thursday, October 16th to celebrate this amazing achievement with us! More details to come!

Haitian Translation Help Needed

We need help from someone fluent in Haitian Creole who is reliable and passionate about helping local families. This part-time position has some flexibility with hours, but we need help most during our current Wednesday afternoon/evening store hours.

Do you know someone who may be a good fit for this position?

If so, please tell them to send us an email or call us at 812-425-5262 for more information.
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Little Lambs Store Hours

Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to Noon

Students, Potential College Students to get free FAFSA filing help at College Goal Sunday

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Students, Potential College Students to get free FAFSA filing help
at College Goal Sunday

EVANSVILLE, IND. – Financial aid professionals from Ivy Tech, USI and UE will be on hand to help collegebound students and their families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), at College Goal Sunday – Feb. 23, from 2-4 p.m. The event will take place in Carter Library on the Ivy Tech Evansville campus, 3501 N. First Avenue.

The FAFSA is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, many scholarships, and even federal student loans at most colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools nationwide. Filing must occur by the State of Indiana priority deadline of April 15th to guarantee state aid for those that qualify.

“Indiana was a nationwide leader last year in maintaining the FAFSA-filing rate from 2023 to 2024. That success is due in large part to the Commission’s partnerships with INvestEd and other community partners, philanthropy investment, and support from local leaders,” said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Chris Lowery. “Though this is an encouraging statistic for Indiana, we must continue to aim higher. The FAFSA is a gateway to unlock potential career options, improved social and financial outcomes for individuals, strengthening Indiana’s talent pipeline, and enhancing our communities as a whole.”

Now in its 36th year, College Goal Sunday has helped more than 98,000 Indiana students and families complete the FAFSA properly and on time. College Goal Sunday is a charitable program of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA).

“Financial aid remains as important to the college going process as ever. At College Goal Sunday events across the state, we aim to provide families with peace of mind about timelines and aid processing steps by surrounding them with a team of experts in the field,” said Caleb Fendrich, director of financial aid for the Ivy Tech Evansville campus. “The Indiana Student Financial Aid Association recognizes the value that this event can provide and is dedicated to helping Hoosier students ensure their financial aid applications are filed and complete in a timely manner, allowing for the most financial aid possible as students consider their education beyond high school.

“At the event, experts from our area colleges will be present to guide students and families through the FAFSA, helping turn any uncertainty about the financial aid process into certainty about the future of our students’ education.”

What students should bring

Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s), and parent(s) should bring completed 2023 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms and other 2023 income and benefits information. Students who worked should also bring their income information. Students 24 years of age or older may attend alone and bring their completed 2023 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2023 income and benefits information. Students and parent(s) are encouraged to apply for their U.S. Department of Education FSA IDs at studentaid.gov before coming to the event.

Volunteers will be available to assist with the online form and answer all families’ individual questions during College Goal Sunday. All of the sites across the state offer FAFSA online capabilities and many have Spanish interpreters available. A complete list of sites is available at CollegeGoalSunday.org.

Attendees may win a scholarship from College Goal Sunday

Students may also win one of five $1,000 scholarships. Students who attend College Goal Sunday and submit a completed evaluation form will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship. The winners will be notified and scholarships will be sent directly to the higher education institution selected by the winning students.

21st Century Scholars benefit

21st Century Scholars are income-eligible students who sign a contract in the seventh or eighth grade promising they will graduate from high school, meet grade point requirements, fulfill a pledge of good citizenship, and apply for college financial aid. Upon high school completion, Scholars who have fulfilled the commitment and demonstrate financial need receive state funds to help cover their college tuition and fees for up to eight semesters at eligible Indiana public colleges or an equal dollar amount at eligible Indiana private colleges. To fulfill their pledge scholars must submit a completed FAFSA form on time.

For more information about College Goal Sunday visit CollegeGoalSunday.org. 

RECENT VANDERBURGH COUNTY DEATH REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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‘BOLTS SCORE FOUR GOALS IN THIRD PERIOD FOR COMEBACK WIN IN PENSACOLA

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‘BOLTS SCORE FOUR GOALS IN THIRD PERIOD FOR COMEBACK WIN IN PENSACOLA
 
Pensacola, FL.:  Down 2-0 early in the third period, Evansville scored four consecutive goals in the final 9 minutes to win 4-3 over the Ice Flyers in Pensacola on Friday night.  The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Friday, February 28th against the Quad City Storm at 7:05pm CT.
                Following a scoreless first period, Cale List scored at 9:30 of the second period to give the Ice Flyers a 1-0 lead through two periods, in what was initially a low-scoring game.  An early third period goal for Blake Tosto at 2:59 widened the gap to 2-0, and then the Thunderbolts were faced with a double-minor penalty immediately afterward.  The penalty killers for Evansville outshot Pensacola 3-2 while shorthanded for those four minutes, and then Evansville went to work when it was their turn on the power play, starting at 11:49 as Tyson Gilmour scored on a loose puck in the low slot from Logan vande Meerakker and Myles Abbate to cut the lead to 2-1.  On another power play at 14:22, Scott Kirton scored on a back-door pass from Gilmour to tie the game, also assisted by Abbate.  Off a 3-on-2 rush with 3:23 remaining, a Gilmour pass bounced off an Ice Flyer stick right to Kirton for a tap-in goal to give Evansville their first lead, also assisted by Cameron MacPhee.  With 1:47 remaining, Vande Meerakker scored an empty net goal from Kirton to make it a 4-2 Evansville lead.  Pensacola got back within a goal as Eimantas Noreika scored with 48 seconds left, but the Thunderbolts held on from there for the 4-3 victory.
Kirton finished with two goals and an assist, Gilmour scored one goal and two assists, Vande Meerakker scored one goal and one assist, and Abbate tallied two assists.  In net, Cole Ceci finished with 37 saves on 40 shots for his 12th win of the season.  The Thunderbolts and Ice Flyers meet again on Saturday, February 22nd at Pensacola Bay Center.

UE men continue MVC Championships

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UE men continue MVC Championships

Aces earn a pair of top tens on Friday                       

OXFORD, Ohio – Day three of the Missouri Valley Conference Championships saw the University of Evansville men’s swimming and diving teams earn a pair of top ten finishes in the finals as the squads prepare for the final day of action on Saturday.

Evansville’s top performance came from Carlos Souto Vilas.  Qualifying for the finals in the 100-breaststroke, he earned a 10th-place finish with his time of 54.64.  His time was a personal best and marked the second-best time in program history.  Benjamin Hasanovic also qualified for the finals, earning a 15th-place finish with his time of 56.33.  Joao Pereira (57.66) and Titus Jabedo (58.12) earned top 20 finishes in the prelims.

Daniel Santos Lopez advanced to the finals in the 100-fly where he came home in 10th place.  His time of 48.08 was just 0.2 off his school record time of 47.88. Brendan Ulewicz (51.26) and Jakob Grundbacher (51.51) were behind him in the prelim.

Patrik Vilbergsson had a strong outing in the 100-back race.  After swimming a 49.41 to take 12th in the prelims, he lowered that time to a 49.01 in the finals.  His finish was just 0.01 off his personal best time of 49.00, which came last season.

In the 200-free event, Joseph Capo qualified for the finals with an effort of 1:40.83 in the prelims.  He took 14th in the finals with a time of 1:40.92.

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Hartwig sets season-high shooting percentage at Valparaiso

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Hartwig sets season-high shooting percentage at Valparaiso
The Purple Aces outrebounded the Beacons for the second time this season
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team got back within single digits in the third quarter but couldn’t hang on for its first road victory in a 76-55 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons.
The Purple Aces offense struggled early and late in the game at Valparaiso after a promising third-quarter comeback. UE outscored the Beacons 20-13 in the third but only had eight points in the final 10 minutes on Friday night as the comeback slipped away. Evansville did excel under the glass in the loss, grabbing 38 rebounds to the Beacons’ eight.
It was a fairly even start to Friday’s game as the lead was traded four times in the first three minutes. The Aces kept things close in the first half of the quarter as Hartwig had seven of their first 10 points. But after the media timeout midway through the first, Valparaiso pulled away on an eight-point run to take an 11-point lead. UE offense went cold with just under 2:30 on the clock as they headed into the second quarter down 24-14.
Evansville’s offense continued to struggle early in the second quarter, not scoring for almost the first three minutes. With the Aces’ offensive drought, the Beacons added to their lead to make it 17 points early in the game. UE was able to find a response in the final three minutes of the first half, keeping Valpo scoreless from the floor for four and a half minutes. Evansville got the game within 11 points on an eight-point run, but a late foul let the Beacons bring their lead back up to 13.
The second half started similarly to the first as the teams traded baskets until Valpo put together a brief four-point run. After the short run ,the Aces were able to take over in the third quarter, outscoring the Beacons 20-13 with a 12 to five run. Despite trailing by almost 20 points in the first half, UE went into the final 10 minutes only down by six.
But a cold start to the fourth quarter had Valpo back to a double-figure lead as Evansville didn’t score until there was 6:38 on the clock. Hartwig broke the early scoring drought with her third trey of the night. But the Beacons responded with an 11-point run to take a 20-point lead with under five minutes to go. The Aces were able to add five points in the final four and a half minutes but ultimately fell to Valpo 76-55 at the ARC.
Hartwig had another big game against the Beacons for UE, leading the team with 24 points. She also had a season-high performance in terms of efficiency shooting 62.5% from the floor. Evansville’s only other player in double figures was freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) with 15 points. Hartwig also led the Aces on defense with 14 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season.
UE continues its three-game road swings with another visit to Chicago this season. Evansville was in the Windy City right before Christmas to end the non-conference portion of the schedule at Loyola. This time the Aces will be visiting the west side of town to take on the UIC Flames on Sunday afternoon. Tip-off from Credit Union 1 Arena on the 23rd is set for 2 p.m.
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