City of Evansville Launches Safe Summer Initiatives to Engage and Protect Residents

06/01/2025

Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry today announced the launch of the City’s 2025 Safe Summer Initiatives—an effort focused on keeping Evansville families safe, connected, and engaged through expanded recreational programming and community partnerships.

The first round of events kick off tonight and will continue throughout the summer, providing opportunities for fun, connection, and support across the city’s neighborhoods.

““We’re not just planning events, we’re creating safer neighborhoods,” said Mayor Terry. “When young people have access to positive spaces and strong role models, it reduces the risk of violence, isolation, and hopelessness. Safe Summer is about prevention, connection, and showing that in Evansville, every child matters and every neighborhood counts.”.”

The 2025 Safe Summer Initiative is anchored in the City’s larger commitment to Youth Development, Public Safety, and Neighborhood Revitalization, and features collaborative efforts with Parks and Recreation, the Evansville Police Department, and other local partners.

Among the first Safe Summer events and programs:

As Seen at CMOE “Need for Speed” – Friday May 30: Join staff from the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Children’s Museum of Evansville at Lamasco Park for a fun, “Build Your Own Racecar” event for children. This free event is part of the “As Seen at CMOE” series happening in Evansville parks throughout 2025.
Movies in the Park – Friday, May 30: The season’s first outdoor movie night takes place at Bayard Park this Friday. The featured film is The Little Rascals, beginning at dusk. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.
Rochelle and Lorraine Pools Open Saturday, May 31^st: Two neighborhood pools will officially open for the season this weekend. Due to a break in the circulation pump, the opening of Howell Mosby Pool has been delayed. Repairs are underway, and an opening date will be announced as soon as possible. Currently the proposed opening date is Saturday June 7th.
Puppies and Police – Monday, June 2: This new initiative by the Evansville Police Department invites community members and their furry friends to join officers at Kaycies Barkville at Woodmere from 9–11 a.m. The event is designed to promote positive community-police relationships in a relaxed, pet-friendly environment.
Walking Wednesdays – Wednesday, June 4: Each Wednesday in the summer, the EPD looks forward to getting out of their cars and walking in individual neighborhoods throughout the city. Members of the public are encouraged to join officers this Wednesday in the Alvord neighborhood at 10:00 a.m.
Splash Into Summer Swimsuit Drive – Thursday, June 6: Held from 9 a.m. to noon at Walmart East, this drive collects new swimsuits for children and adults of all sizes, as well as swim diapers. Donations can also be dropped off anytime at the CK Newsome Center.
Parks Squad Cleanup – Wednesday, June 12: The next community-led park cleanup will take place at Garvin Park from 6–7 p.m. Volunteers of all ages are welcome as part of the City’s commitment to neighborhood revitalization and clean, safe public spaces.The Evansville Police Department also will be doing periodic enforcement sweeps throughout the summer.

“Our Safe Summer programming reflects our belief that a vibrant city is one where every resident has access to fun, safe, and meaningful experiences,” Mayor Terry added. “We’re inviting the entire community to come out, get involved, and be a part of what makes Evansville special.”

Additional Safe Summer events will be announced throughout the season. Residents are encouraged to follow the City’s social media pages and website for updates.

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06/01/2025

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Attendance Clerk

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Hoosier History Highlights

06/01/2025

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June 1 – June 7

This Week in Indiana History

Indiana Statehouse Tour Office
Guided tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Friday.
For more information contact us.
(317) 233-5293
Estanley@idoa.in.gov

June 1, 1864 Dedication ceremonies were held at the new Crown Hill Cemetery. The first burial took place the next day. At 555 acres, Crown Hill is the third largest cemetery in the United States with over 200,000 graves.

June 2, 1942 The first official order was issued from the new Camp Atterbury Training Center near Edinburgh. The facility was named for Indiana native General William Wallace Atterbury, who had served as a staff member to General John G. Pershing in World War I.

June 4, 1918 Charles Warren Fairbanks died at his home in Indianapolis. He had served as a U. S. Senator from Indiana and as Vice-President of the United States under Theodore Roosevelt.

June 5, 1909 An air balloon race at the new Indianapolis Speedway attracted 40,000 spectators. The first 500-mile race would take place two years later.

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4. Vincennes University (Founded in 1801)

USI Theatre debuts summer theatre production

06/01/2025

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University of Southern Indiana Theatre is proud to present its inaugural summer theatre production playfully named, [title of show].

“Since the closing of New Harmony Theatre in 2019, we have discussed how we can provide additional opportunities for our theatre students in the summer months,” said Paul Weimer, Chair of the Philip Hagemann Performing Arts Department. “This spring, we realized that by starting on a small scale, we could gauge the interest of our students and of the Evansville community in supporting a summer production. If we can attract an audience in the summer, without the student audience on campus we enjoy during the year, we can think about slowly growing our summer offerings.”

The production, directed by Dr. Joshua Robinson, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, June 26-28, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, in the Mallette Studio Theatre, located on the lower level of the College of Liberal Arts Center.

The show, written by Hunter Bell and scored by Jeff Bowen, chronicles its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival and follows the struggles of the author and composer/lyricist and their two actress friends during the three-week creative period, along with subsequent events leading up to the show’s production. [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to musical theatre—a uniquely American art form—and to the joy of collaboration.

Joining Robinson are current USI students, Eric Meyer, Rico Wright, LillyBea Ireland and recent graduate, Via Ryan.

During the academic year, the Mallette Studio Theatre gives students the chance to produce, design and stage theatrical works in a setting with limited faculty involvement and allows them to explore new topics and gain valuable skills that will translate into their field of choice.

All tickets are general admission on a first-come first-served basis and may be purchased online on the USI Theatre website. Tickets are $5, and patrons are encouraged to purchase early, as day-of-sale box office tickets may not be available. No reserved seating will be used for this event.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

06/01/2025

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Colorful Critters Petting Zoo | June 4

06/01/2025

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Event Details:

Date: Wednesday June 4th

Time: 2 PM

Location: Willard Park (rain location Browning Gallery)

Colorful Critters – Color Our World Summer Reading Program

Get ready for some hands-on fun! Join us Wednesday, June 4 at Willard Public Library for Colorful Critters, a live petting zoo experience that kicks off our Color Our World Summer Reading series.

Kids will meet and interact with a variety of friendly, colorful animals—perfect for animal lovers of all ages! This come-and-go event is a great way to explore the animal kingdom up close and start the summer with some furry (and feathered!) fun.

To learn more about Summer Reading and see the full schedule.

Block-by-Block Neighborhood Cleanup Today

05/31/2025

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The City of Evansville will be hosting our next Block-by-Block Neighborhood Cleanup. The event will occur from 9-11 a.m. in the Tepe Park neighborhood (volunteers will meet at Tepe Park).

Seventh inning dooms Otters in series opener

05/31/2025

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FLORENCE, KY – The Evansville Otters (7-11) fell to the Florence Y’alls (7-9) 10-4 in the series opener on Friday Night at Thomas More Stadium.

Adrian Montilva took the mound for Evansville for the third time this year. Florence was able to strike first, scoring two on a two-run home run to open things up. In the home half of the second, they added one more to make the lead 3-0.

After a scoreless third, the Y’alls added an additional run on a home run to make the score 4-0.

The Otters fought back in the top of the fifth. Keenan Taylor led it off with a single and then stole a base. He advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt from Justin Felix and scored on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Alain Camou.

Florence would get that run right back in the sixth, making it 5-1. After stretch time in the seventh, the Y’alls had a big inning, scoring five in the frame.

The Otters continued to battle in the eighth – the first two men reached for Evansville, which set up JT Benson to hit a two-RBI triple to continue his strong recent play. He later scored thanks to a JJ Cruz RBI groundout.

Florence closed the game out with a final of 10-4. The two teams continue the series tomorrow at 5:40 p.m. CT in Florence.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL Agenda– JUNE 4, 2025 – 3:00 PM

05/31/2025

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AGENDA

VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL – JUNE 4, 2025 – 3:00 PM

CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX, ROOM 301

1. OPENING OF MEETING

2. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. INVOCATION

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A. B. Personnel & Finance Meeting – April 30, 2025

County Council Meeting – May 7, 2025

6. PERSONNEL REQUESTS:

A. LIT – Public Safety Superior Court

Request to create position Residential Officer 11701370-117029 and fill

vacancy

1. B. Clerk

1. Request to fill vacancy for Circuit/Superior Counter Clerk 10001010-101141

C. Prosecutor

1. Request to fill vacancy for Administrative & Outreach Coordinator 10001080-

108120

D. Prosecutor – CGIC Grant

1. Request to fill vacancy for PT CGIC Analyst 82100000-821003

E. Prosecutor – Incentive Fund

1. Request to fill vacancies for (2) Enforcement Officers 88970000-889713 and

889714

F. Jail

1. Request to retitle Confinement Officer Staff Sergeant 10001320-132094

G. FEMA PSGU

1. Request to create position PT Special Deputy 81090000-199100 and fill

vacancy

H. Local Public Health Services

1. 2. 3. Request to fill vacancy for Client Advocate I 11610000-116103

Request to fill vacancy for Health Educator I 11610000-116124

Request to establish hourly rate for PT Deputy Health Officer 11610000-

116134

I. Health Department – WIC

1. Request to create position for an additional PT WIC Health Educator

84030000-199000 (Extra Help) and fill vacancyPage 2 of 2

2. 3. Request to retitle Registered Dietician/RN 84030000-840314 to WIC Health

Educator

Request to create positions for (2) WIC Health Educators 84030000-

840327 and 840328 and fill vacancies

7. APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE:

A. CCD – Coroner

B. CCD – Burdette Park

C. Local Roads & Streets/Engineer

8. REPEALS – None

9. TRANSFERS:

A. Clerk

B. Prosecutor

C. Co-Op Extension

D. Cumulative Bridge

E. Local Roads & Streets

F. Riverboat – Commissioners

G. Convention Centre Operating

10. SPECIAL APPROPRIATION:

A. Solid Waste Management District – Jean Carlson, Director

11. OLD BUSINESS – None

12. NEW BUSINESS:

A. ORDINANCE NO. CO.06-25-010

Ordinance establishing the approved uses of the Vanderburgh County Jail

Commissary Fund

13. AMENDMENTS TO SALARY ORDINANCE

14. PUBLIC COMMENT

15. REMINDER OF UPCOMING MEETING DATES/TIMES:

A. B. Personnel & Finance Meeting – June 25th @ 3:00 PM

County Council Meeting – Jul

Ensuring Excused Absences for Educational Experiences

05/31/2025

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Ensuring Excused Absences for Educational Experiences
by Tim O’Brien MAY 31, 2025
4-H and FFA provide students with invaluable experiences that build leadership, responsibility and real-world skills. Over 14,000 students participate in FFA in Indiana, with over 200 chapters statewide. Additionally, 4-H programs can be found in all 92 counties.
To ensure students can attend events offered by these organizations during the school year, I supported a new law that requires schools to provide up to six excused absences per school year, without the student being penalized for unexcused absences. Students must be in good academic standing for these absences to be excused.Our state has a rich agricultural history, and this new law allows Hoosier students to engage in these programs while maintaining good academic standing. Encouraging students who are interested in agriculture and farming is important to ensuring Indiana’s continued success in these areas. You can learn more about FFA and their programs by clicking here and 4-H programs here. To learn more about HEA 1660 and other new laws signed by the governor, click here.