INDIANAPOLIS-Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Daniel Shackle will serve as the new commissioner of the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF). Shackle will replace Wesley R. Bennett who was named to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
“During his time in state government, Dan has proven his commitment to improving the customer experience for Hoosiers through collaboration, purposeful leadership and effective public policy,†Gov. Holcomb said. “He understands that local communities and their citizens are best served through respectful relationships and clear communication.â€
Most recently Shackle served as the chief legal officer for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) where he was responsible for leading the legal operations of the agency including providing legal advice to the Commissioner and the BMV’s lines of business, administrative adjudication, contract drafting, public records, management of litigation matters and administrative rule making. Shackle also led the Fraud and Security Enforcement Division of the BMV and oversaw public policy and legislative efforts.
Before his role with BMV, Shackle served DLGF as the chief of staff and general counsel. He oversaw day-to-day operations, created policies and procedures in partnership with the commissioner and managed the department’s annual budget. During his time with DLGF, he developed and implemented the Business Personal Property Online Tax Filing System.
“I am honored to serve Governor Holcomb and return to lead the DLGF team,†Shackle said. “I look forward to continuing the success the department realized under Commissioner Bennett and engaging with local governments across the state. Much like the BMV, DLGF and its dedicated employees provide a valuable service to Hoosiers. I am eager to get started.â€
Shackle earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and a law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law.
EVANSVILLE, IND. (06/22/2023) The University of Evansville (UE) was recently named to the 2023 Transfer Honor Roll by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) for its support of transfer students as they enroll and work to complete their education. Of the 800 colleges and universities across the nation that were considered, UE was one of just 208 that made the list.
The Transfer Honor Roll is established through the evaluation of 40 key indicators that measure a university’s commitment to transfer students as they transition to and succeed at their institutions. These metrics encompass factors such as college expenses, financial aid availability, transfer-friendly campus environment, admission procedures, and successful attainment of bachelor’s degrees.
“This recognition underscores our commitment to supporting and empowering transfer students in their educational journeys. We understand the unique challenges these students face and have implemented programs and resources to ensure their success,” said UE President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz. “We value their contributions to our campus community, and will continue to be a supportive environment for transfer students.”
UE is a natural choice for high-achieving transfer students, like PTK members.
“PTK has four core principles: scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service, and these were ingrained in me as a PTK scholar and are also important to the University of Evansville,” said UE transfer student Chloe Prince. “UE offers so many ways for you to continue practicing these values. This was one of the many reasons I chose to attend UE.”
Transfers are a growing population of students at the University of Evansville. Their academic talents and abilities are recognized by robust scholarships and financial aid, including a scholarship for PTK members, and special scholarships for students transferring from Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Ohio Valley Conference released the 2023 conference schedule Thursday morning with University of Southern Indiana Volleyball hosting nine matches at Screaming Eagles Arena this season. The 18-match season will take place over a nine-week period, ending with the conference championship in late November.
The Screaming Eagles take flight on Monday, September 18 at Eastern Illinois University to face the Panthers in a home-and-home match. USI will then host EIU on Tuesday, September 26 to close out the series.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will kick off the Eagles’ home portion of the conference schedule on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. The entire home conference schedule will follow with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (October 6 & 7), Tennessee Tech University (November 3 & 4), and University of Tennessee at Martin (November 15 & 16).
The Eagles will be on the road against the reigning OVC Champion, Tennessee State University, on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30. USI will continue the stretch with Morehead State University (October 13 &14), OVC’s newest inductee of Western Illinois University (October 20 & 21), and Lindenwood University (November 10 & 11).
The newly formatted conference schedule will feature one bye week for every member with USI’s being October 27 & 28. With the schedule ending a week later than normal, the OVC Championship will take place for three days at the discretion of the host. That event could be played Sunday thru Tuesday or Monday thru Wednesday, or split over the Thanksgiving break (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) if necessary.
The Eagles will hit the court for USI’s second season in NCAA Division I play after finishing 2022 with a 1-28 overall record, going 1-17 in the Ohio Valley Conference and missing out on the postseason tournament.
USI will welcome newly hired head coach Jeffrey Aucoin as the 13th head coach in USI Volleyball program history. Aucoin takes over the reins of the Eagles after spending 10 years at Harvard University’s women’s volleyball program as an assistant coach.
Movie Review: ‘The Flash’—Not A Looker, But A Great Personality
By Scott McDaniel, TheStatehouseFile.com
What would you do if you could travel back in time?
You might witness famous moments in history. Or shake hands with that legendary icon of the past. Maybe you’d play those old winning lottery numbers or invest in Google.
Scott McDaniel, assistant professor of journalism at Franklin College.
But when the novelty wore off, I bet many of us would use our power to go back and fix the tragedies of our lives. We’re only human, after all.
And isn’t that the same thing superhumans do? Stop tragedies from happening. That’s where we find Barry Allen in “The Flash.†Feeling hopeless about his innocent father’s trial for the murder of his mother, Barry determines he can use his speed to run back in time and make things right. Two birds, one stone—save Mom, the free Dad.
If only it were that easy. The theme of the movie is spoken by Barry’s mom in a flashback of obvious foreshadowing: “Not every problem has a solution.” It’s a cliche in time travel stories at this point, and in “The Flash,” it’s shoved down the audience’s collective throat.
Sure enough, by meddling in the past, Barry makes things much worse. But it sure does make for an entertaining movie. Barry lands in a different version of his world where he picks up superhero variants like Supergirl (Sasha Calle)—she’s awesome, here’s hoping for a spinoff—and my favorite Batman of all time (Michael Keaton). Together, they fly into action against the returning General Zod (Michael Shannon).
There are buttloads of wild cameos not seen in the trailer—which I won’t reveal here, but good luck avoiding spoilers on social media—and none of it would be possible without Barry’s headfirst dive into the newly fractured multiverse.
Is it enjoyable? Absolutely. Is it pretty? Eh, not always. I felt like I was the one who traveled back in time when watching the dead eyes of a computer-generated Barry—reminiscent of the soulless gazes from the 2000s in titles like “Beowulf†or “The Polar Express.†During several scenes, I was so glued to the bad CGI that I couldn’t pull away to look at anything else.
Unlike Barry’s predicament, these visual problems did have a solution. But coming in with a $220 million production budget, maybe the project was tapped out. Director Andy Muschietti tried to defend the look:
“The idea, of course, is … we are in the perspective of the Flash. Everything is distorted in terms of lights and textures. We enter this ‘Waterworld,’ which is basically being in Barry’s POV. It was part of the design, so if it looks a little weird to you that was intended.â€
Fortunately, there’s enough suspense and excitement going on in “The Flash†that some crappy CGI doesn’t ruin the meal. And despite lead Ezra Miller’s recent allegations of grooming, abuse, and harassment—personal tragedies that may derail his career in the long run—he gives an amusing and heartfelt performance as multiple Flash variants.
It’s action-packed, nostalgic and full of DC lore that will please even the mildest superhero fan.
If I could go back in time, I’d happily watch it again.
Stars: 3.5/5
Scott is an assistant professor of journalism at Franklin College. He lives in Bargersville with his wife and three kids.
WASHINGTON (June 22, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the formal establishment of the agency’s first-ever National Environmental Youth Advisory Council (NEYAC). The NEYAC will provide independent advice and recommendations to Administrator Michael S. Regan on how to increase EPA’s efforts to address a range of environmental issues as they relate to youth communities. The NEYAC will provide a critical perspective on how the impacts of climate change and other environmental harms affect youth communities. The Administrator announced his intent to launch the youth council last June at the Austrian World Summit.
EPA is soliciting applications for youth to fill 16 vacancies on the NEYAC. Selected applicants will contribute to a balance of perspectives, backgrounds, and experience of the council and will be appointed by the Administrator. As a first-of-its-kind committee, all members of NEYAC will be between the ages of 16 and 29.
As part of the agency’s commitment to centering environmental justice communities, at least 50% of the overall membership of NEYAC will come from, reside primarily in, and/or do most of their work in disadvantaged communities as defined by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) as part of Justice40.
“We can’t tackle the environmental challenges of our time without input from our younger communities, who’ve long been at the forefront of social movements,â€Â said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “This committee will help ensure that the voices and perspectives of our youth are included and valued in EPA’s decision-making as we continue to advance President Biden’s commitment to ensuring everyone in this country has access to clean air, safe water and healthy land, now and for generations to come.â€
Applications to the NEYAC are due by August 22, 2023 at 11:59PM ET. To apply for appointment to the council, the below information is required:
Contact information
Resume OR short biography OR qualification essay
FOOTNOTE: Â EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
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