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63rd Annual Volksfest is July 31, Aug 1 & Aug 2!

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Where the Gemütlichkeit Rolls On916 N Fulton Ave

Prost! Germania Männerchor’s 63rd Annual Volksfest is July 31, Aug 1 & Aug 2. The Volksfest is a celebration of German food, music and tradition and is one of the Tri-State’s longest running events. Germania is located at 916 N. Fulton Ave in Evansville. And there’s LOTS NEW in 2025!

TWO German bands will make their Volksfest debut! Live music will start at 6pm Thursday and at 4pm Germania’s house bands – Rhein Valley

Brass and the Rathskeller Band will also perform. Popular local band Haywire will play Friday night at 8pm. Nine German Beers! A record nine German beers will be available plus domestics.

German food – including Bratwurst, Pig Knuckles, Mashed Potatoes plus Germania’s famous Kraut Balls, homemade Potato Salad and other items – will be sold all day.

A Nightly Half Pot drawing returns this year! Tickets will be $5 each, three for $10 or seven for $20. A winning ticket will be drawn all three nights at 8pm and posted on Germania’s Facebook page.

Opening ceremonies and the traditional tapping of the first keg are 6pm Thursday under the beer garden tent. Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry is expected to do the honors.

Back to School Bash (12 & under) is Saturday 10am-1pm with free food, free back packs with school supplies for first 200 kids, games, bouncy house, EFD fire truck and other activities. The Wurst Race! The Saturday morning 5K is back and is now called The Wurst Race. It starts at 8am at Germania. Registration is open at http://www.tristatefit.com/wurst.html

All admissions are now at the Fulton Ave entrance to the building. Free admission for all ages until 2pm each day. 21 and over after 2pm with $5 admission charge after 4pm. 25 and under should have two forms of government ID with one having a photo.

Governor Braun Ends DEI Initiatives, Prioritizes “Level Playing Field of Merit, Excellence, and Innovation”

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today released a report on his administration’s progress to replace the divisive DEI political ideology with the level playing field of MEI — Merit, Excellence, and Innovation. This report is the fulfillment of the Governor’s directive in his January 14, 2025, executive order.

DEI mandates are divisive and often lead to inefficiency by focusing decisions on a political goal rather than on the goal of achieving the best outcomes for Hoosier taxpayers.

“Indiana has replaced the divisive, politically-charged DEI ideology with Merit, Excellence, and Innovation: a level playing field where every single Hoosier has the chance to get ahead with hard work.” – Governor Mike Braun 

The executive order directed executive state agencies to review their DEI positions, departments, activities, procedures, and programs for compliance with the decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, a landmark Supreme Court case regarding race-based admissions and an update on how those programs have been revised or eliminated to comply with the executive order.

Governor Braun is releasing that report today, which outlines:

  • 350+ examples of DEI initiatives in state government programs.
  • 70 cases of DEI training, instruction, or programing for state employees which have been eliminated.
  • Hundreds of hours of time that will no longer be spent on DEI trainings and can now be spent on serving Hoosier taxpayers.
  • 34 grants within Indiana State Agencies that were conditioned on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, which all Hoosiers can now compete for.
  • 200 DEI initiatives in state agency policy and procedures which will now prioritize the values of merit, excellence, and innovation that bring us together rather than the things that divide us.

 

Lt. Governor Beckwith, OCRA award nearly $629,000 to expand broadband access to 142 locations through the Indiana Connectivity Program

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In celebration of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, CenterPoint Energy honors frontline workers who work through the hottest days and coldest nights to serve customers and communities

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CenterPoint recognizes the vital role that electric utility workers play in delivering safe, reliable and resilient energy for customers and communities year-round

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — July 10, 2025 — Every year, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and utilities across the country join together to observe National Lineworker Appreciation Day on July 10. This annual observance honors the life and work of Henry Miller, the first IBEW president, and our nation’s frontline electric workers. These dedicated workers serve their communities year-round during the hottest summers and coldest winters by helping deliver safe and reliable electric service to customers every day. These same lineworkers also answer the call for mutual assistance from neighboring utilities in other states by responding to wildfires, tornadoes, winter storms and other extreme weather events and natural disasters.

“We celebrate this day annually to recognize our highly skilled and highly trained workforce. Whether answering calls to install new service or restoring electric service following an extreme weather event, lineworkers serve as the first responders of our industry,” said Darin Carroll, CenterPoint’s Senior Vice President, Electric Business. “I want to thank our local Indiana CenterPoint linemen for the commitment and sacrifices made by both them and their families every day. A lineworker’s job is not an easy one, but on both blue-sky days and after major weather events, our team shows up, works hard, and delivers this critical service to our customers.”

CenterPoint’s Indiana electric lineworkers serve more than 150,000 metered customers in southwestern Indiana, maintaining approximately 1,000 circuit miles of transmission lines and approximately 7,300 miles of distribution lines. In addition to installing, maintaining and repairing electric infrastructure such as transmission towers, distribution poles, substations, transformers and wires, these lineworkers also educate the public on electric wire safety and adhere to rigorous safety standards to protect themselves and the communities CenterPoint serves.

Advancing workforce development to meet evolving regional needs

As part of the company’s commitment to hardening and strengthening the grid in southwestern Indiana, CenterPoint Energy is advancing workforce development through community relations programs and STEM-based educational opportunities. These efforts help cultivate the next generation of skilled electric lineworkers to support the evolving needs of customers and communities in southwestern Indiana.

To learn more about the company’s community relations programs, educational opportunities and workforce development efforts, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Community.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of March 31, 2025, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

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USI Board of Trustees approves 2025-26 operating budget

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At its regular meeting on Thursday, July 10, the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees approved a $133.6 million annual operating budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. University income is derived from two primary sources, tuition and fee revenues and state appropriations. The Board also approved miscellaneous fees and reviewed the schedule of student fees and other mandatory fees for 2025-26.

In additional business, the Board of Trustees approved the disbursement of financial aid awards for the 2025-26 academic year and received an update on current campus construction projects.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Banterra Bank SIAC 16th Annual Celebration of Champions

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The Southern Indiana Athletic Conference names Myla Browning of Memorial High School as the

2025 Banterra Bank Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year and Matthew Fisher of Memorial High School

as the 2025 Banterra Bank Outstanding Male SIAC Athlete of the Year.

The SIAC also recognized the 2024-2025 IHSAA Runner-Up and State Champions and Mental Attitude Award

Recipients:

• Ashley Kirkland (Castle) 2024 IHSAA Girls Golf Individual State Runner-Up and IHSAA Girls Golf Mental Attitude Award Recipient

• Memorial – 2024 IHSAA Class 2A Boys Soccer State Champions

• Caleb Schnarr and Eli Flick (Jasper) 2024 IHSAA Boys Tennis Doubles State Champions

• Isaiah Schaefer (Mater Dei) 138 lbs. 2025 IHSAA Wrestling State Champion

• Jasper – 2025 IHSAA Girls Tennis State Champions

• Adaysha Smiley and Reese Mundy (Jasper) 2025 IHSAA Girls Tennis Doubles State Champions

• Mater Dei – 2025 IHSAA Class 2A Baseball State Runner-Up

• Jasper – 2025 IHSAA Class 3A Baseball State Runner-Up

• North – 2025 IHSAA Class 4A Baseball State Runner-Up

• Luke Johnston (North)- 2025 IHSAA Boys Golf Individual State Runner-Up (tied)

• Brayden Caldemeyer (Mater Dei) 2A Baseball L.V. Phillips Mental Attitude Award Recipient

• Braxton Brosmer (Jasper) 3A Baseball L.V. Phillips Mental Attitude Award Recipient

• De’Janay Layne (North) 2025 IHSAA Girls Track 200 Meter Dash State Runner-Up

2024-2025 SIAC All-Sports Award (Top 5 Schools)

1st Castle, 2nd Memorial, 3rd Jasper, 4thT North, 4thT Reitz

USI Volleyball adds Leigh to coaching staff

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Volleyball Head Coach Jeffrey Aucoin announced the hiring of Mandy Leigh as an assistant coach for the Screaming Eagles.

Leigh, who will assist Aucoin in all aspects of the USI Volleyball program, comes to the Screaming Eagles from the University at Buffalo, where she amassed a school-record 4,643 career assists from 2021-24.

A two-time All-MAC honoree, Leigh was Buffalo’s starting setter for every match from 2023-24 and was the Bulls’ primary setter all four years. She finished her career with a program-record 10.05 assists per set and racked up 1,181 career digs, good for ninth all-time at Buffalo. She also was sixth in program history with a .318 career attacking percentage.

In 2023, Leigh ranked 22nd in the nation with 1,237 total assists and 10.395 assists per set.

Leigh brings two years of club coaching experience to the Screaming Eagles. She coached for the Cleveland Volleyball Company in 2024-25, helping her team to a second-place finish at Nationals in the USA Division. She also coached at the Niagara Frontier Volleyball Club in 2023-24.

“We’re excited to welcome Mandy to the USI Volleyball family,” Aucoin said. “She comes highly recommended by many respected colleagues in our sport, and her outstanding collegiate career speaks for itself.

“Mandy’s values, work ethic and character will complement our staff and make her a perfect fit for our program,” Aucoin continued. “We’re excited for the impact she’ll have both on and off the court.”

A native of Strongsville, Ohio, Leigh graduated from Buffalo in 2025 with a degree in health and human services.

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