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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability Of $40 Million In Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia to Improve Recycling Infrastructure

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Grants funded by the largest recycling investment in 30 years under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

WASHINGTON (Jan. 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $40 million in grants for recycling infrastructure projects for Tribes and intertribal consortia. EPA published a Request for Applications to solicit interest by Tribes and intertribal consortia for the third funding opportunity in the new Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invested $375 million in funding for new recycling, reuse and waste prevention programs and initiatives, the largest investment in recycling infrastructure to EPA in 30 years.

“EPA is committed to working collaboratively with Tribal Nations to protect public health and the environment in Indian country,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “We know that our work is strongest and most effective when it’s informed by people’s lived experiences, and we are grateful for the strong participation from Tribes during our outreach. Our priority is helping Tribal Nations improve their recycling efforts, which is critical given that half of all greenhouse gas emissions come from the creation and production of materials. And, while we have made great strides over time, we can do much more to improve the state of recycling and protect our planet for all.”

This SWIFR grant opportunity is specifically for federally recognized Tribes, Alaskan Native Villages, and intertribal consortia. It will fund selected projects to create new capacity for Tribes and facilitate greater access to source reduction, recycling, and composting opportunities. Projects may include developing or updating plans focused on improving post-consumer materials management, planning and construction of facilities, purchasing or leasing recycling equipment or supplies, activities focused on increasing collection, and development of end-markets for materials.

UE Hosting Events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Tickets Are Available For The Luncheon Featuring The Keynote Speaker

EVANSVILLE The University of Evansville (UE) will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16. There will be several activities throughout the day, but the main event is a luncheon featuring a keynote speaker. The public is invited to participate along with the campus community. The title sponsor is Alcoa, and the theme is “Daring to Dream: The Radical Imagination of a Liberated Other America.”

The schedule of events is available below. To purchase luncheon tickets or for full details, please visit evansville.edu/MLK.

9:00 a.m. – Faith-Based Service

The Day of Service will begin in Neu Chapel with a religious service by Rev. J.C. Campbell, PhD. Campbell is the senior pastor at Greater Hope Church and vice president and chief diversity officer at Oakland City University.

10:30 a.m. – Rally

The rally will be held in Meeks Family Fieldhouse, located inside Carson Center off Walnut Street. The rally will recap the significance of a day on, not off, and include remarks from Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz, president of UE; and Rob Shelby, PhD, vice president for talent & community and chief inclusion & equity officer.

11:15 a.m. – Symbolic March

After the rally, UE invites everyone to complete the 54th Mile to Social Change together. The march will begin at Meeks Family Fieldhouse and along nearby streets before returning to campus at Ridgway University Center.

12:00 p.m. – Luncheon and Keynote Speaker

Held in Eykamp Hall on the second floor of Ridgway University Center, the MLK Day of Service Luncheon will include student speakers, award presentations, a performance by Boom Squad Inc., and the William G. and Rose M. Mays Martin Luther King Lectureship featuring keynote speaker Chris Emdin, PhD.

Chris Emdin is the Robert A. Naslund Endowed Chair in Curriculum Theory and Professor of Education at the University of Southern California. He also serves as Director of Youth Engagement and Community Partnerships at the USC Race and Equity Center. Emdin is the creator of the #HipHopEd social media movement, and he is the author of numerous award-winning works. He was recently named one of the 27 people bridging divides in the United States by TIME, and he has been named to The Root‘s list of 100 most influential African Americans.

Tickets and table sponsorships can be purchased by Sunday, January 8, at evansville.edu/MLK. A select amount of tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

2:00 p.m. – Community Service Projects

Four community service projects will run concurrently in Carson Center. Participants will have the ability to participate in a project of their choosing upon arrival. All service projects will go towards benefiting the following local organizations: Community Action Program of Evansville, House of Bread and Peace, United Caring Shelter, and Youth First.

3:30 p.m. – Local Leaders Panel Discussion

Held in Shanklin Theatre, this panel will bring together dynamic individuals from across Evansville to discuss their roles as changemakers and how we as a community can support the next generation in the continued pursuit of ‘a Liberated Other America.’ Moderated by Rev. Campbell, the panel includes the following:

  • Alex Burton
  • Courtney Johnson
  • Melissa Morehead-Moore
  • Arlinda Payne
  • DeAndre Wilson

4:30 p.m. – Lead Forward Lecture and Reception

The 2023 MLK Day of Service will culminate in a final Lead Forward Lecture by David Ragland, Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This final discussion will amplify the messages of King and encourage all community members to ‘lead forward’ with what was learned throughout the day. Afterwards, a reception with light refreshments will be held outisde Shanklin Theatre in the Toyota Lounge of Hyde Hall.

Federal Grant Will Help Improve Quality, Access, Affordability Of Early Childhood Care, Education

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The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education Office of Kindergarten Readiness, has been awarded a $42 million federal grant. These dollars will be used over three years to implement programmatic changes that will improve Indiana’s capacity to recruit early educators, increase access to early learning opportunities for students in unserved areas and ultimately, support families as they make important decisions regarding their child’s education.

“These funds come at a key time as Indiana has built the foundation for innovation through the collaborative partnership of FSSA, IDOE and the Early Learning Advisory Committee. Together we are uniquely prepared to best serve children and families across the state,” said Maureen Weber, chairwoman of the Early Learning Advisory Committee. 

The three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $14 million annually to FSSA, which partnered with the Indiana Department of Education on the grant application.

Combined with FSSA’s $4.2 million annual investment as matching funds required by the grant, $54.6 million will be leveraged in total to accelerate and build Indiana’s capacity to implement long-lasting change, including:

  • Building upon stakeholders’ understanding of the needs, gaps and inequities in Indiana’s birth-through-age-5 mixed delivery system, especially as they relate to underserved populations
  • Refreshing Indiana’s birth-through-age-5 strategic plan to reflect the current environment and the existing opportunities to drive system-level change
  • Amplifying the voices of families in decision-making and introducing new services and educational supports that empower them as their child’s first and most important teacher
  • Introducing new workforce recruitment and career pathways, building the operational capacity of early childhood care and education providers and enhancing workforce conditions and compensation
  • Strengthening instructional practices, quality measures and birth-to-age 8 coordination efforts
  • Investing in the expansion of high-quality programs in underserved geographies

The funding will build upon key work already underway to improve the early learning infrastructure in Indiana. New state legislation championed by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb restructured and expanded Indiana’s Early Learning Advisory Committee, and Gov. Holcomb also launched a new Office of Kindergarten Readiness within IDOE to work in partnership with OECOSL to ensure the early learning experiences children receive are effectively readying them for school. In September 2022, new early learning policy goals were established by ELAC to ensure Hoosier children, especially those most underserved, have access to early learning opportunities that prepare them with the skills required to thrive in kindergarten.

JANUARY 2023 HAPPENINGS AT BALLEY:S-EVANSVILLE

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JANUARY 2023 HAPPENINGS

PROMOTIONS
$3 MILLION NEW YEAR’S DAY DRAWING

Thursday, December 29 – Sunday, January 1, 2023
Open to all Bally Rewards Members.

Players earn entries by playing casino games from 6 AM on Thursday, December 29 – 8 PM on Sunday, January 1. Players check in at any promotional kiosk between 6 PM – 8 PM. 24 Drawings for Free Slot Play prizes up to $1,000. Three guests will each play for a chance to win $10,000, $20,000, or a $1 Million cash prize. Announcements start at 8:30 PM from the Players Club. Must be present to win.

BALLY BUCKS MULTIPLIER

Each Monday in January • All day! 12 Midnight – 11:59 PM CT
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members.
Swipe your Bally Rewards card at any promotional kiosk before playing to multiply your points!
Play your favorite casino games with your Bally Rewards card inserted in the machine to earn 3X Multiplier toward your Bally Bucks.

SWIPE & WIN

Tuesdays, January 3, 17, & 31 from 6 AM – 12 AM CT
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members. Players swipe their card at any Promotional Kiosk to see how much Free Slot Play they have won, from $5, $10, $25, or $500. Free Slot Play will be automatically added to Bally Rewards Cards from the Promotional Kiosk and is valid for 48 hours.

JANUARY GIFT GIVEAWAYS

Qualified Bally Rewards Members receive a choice of Free Gift(s) or Free Slot Play.
Wednesday, January 4 – Coffee Maker
Thursday, January 5 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift Card
Wednesday, January 11 – Choice of 2 Gifts from a selection of 5 Gifts
Thursday, January 12 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift Card
Saturday, January 14 – Mechanic Tool Set
Sunday, January 15 – Choose from a selection of 7 Gifts
Wednesday, January 18 – First Alert Fire Safe
Thursday, January 19 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift Card
Saturday, January 21 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift CardWednesday, January 25 – Choice of 2 Gifts from a selection of 5 Gifts
Thursday, January 26 - Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, Macy’s, VISA Gift Card

$25,000 FREE SLOT PLAY DRAWING

Friday, January 6 and Saturday, January 7
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Receive 1 printed entry, each day, by checking in at any promotional kiosk any time between 6 AM CT on January 6 – 10:55 PM on January 7. Deposit your printed entry(s) into the drawing bin located at the Players Club. The Drawing bin will be closed 5 minutes prior to each drawing time and will close for the night at 10:55 PM. Each day, one winner will be drawn every 15 minutes, from 5 PM – 11 PM, will receive $500 Free Slot Play. Entries do not carry over from Friday to Saturday.

$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY

Wednesday, January 11
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020 – January 10, 2023. Invited guests check in and activate their entries at any promotional kiosk on January 11, between 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Drawings will be held from the Players Club. Five names will be drawn every half hour from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Each winner receives $1,000 in Free Slot Play.

EARN & SCRATCH

Friday, January 13
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members who earn 10 Reward Points on January 13, 2023. Check-in at any promotional kiosk any time between 6 AM CT – Midnight CT to print an Earn & Shop Voucher. Present the Voucher at the Players Club between 10 AM CT and 12 Midnight to receive a Scratch Card with a chance to win $5 to $1,000 in Free Slot Play or $5,000 Cash.

LAS VEGAS TRIP GIVEAWAY

Friday, January 20 from 5PM – 9PM CT
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members.
Invited players will visit the Bally’s Evansville Executive Conference Center Mezzanine on Level 2 and register with a Casino Promotions Representative to pick up their Las Vegas Trip Gift Voucher.
Players have 3 months to book their trip and 6 months to stay.

$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY

Friday, January 20
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020 – January 19, 2023. Invited guests check-in and activate their entries at any promotional kiosk on January 20, between 5 PM – 7 PM. Drawings will be held from the Players Club. Five names will be drawn every half hour from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Each winner receives $1,000 in Free Slot Play.

CHINESE NEW YEAR DRAWINGS

Saturday, January 21, and Sunday, January 22
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members. On Saturday, January 21, check in at any promotional kiosk any time between 6 AM CT – 7:30 PM CT to participate in the 8 PM Drawing. On Sunday, January 22, check in at any promotional kiosk any time between 6 AM CT – 12:30 PM CT to participate in the 1 PM Drawing. One $2,023 Cash Winner and five $1,000 Free Slot Play Winners each day. Chinese New Year Calendars and Commemorative $2 Bills will be distributed at the Players Club on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

WINTER CHILLS & THRILLS SCRATCH & WIN

Friday or Saturday, January 27 or 28
Qualified Bally Rewards Members will receive a scratch-card mailer advising them to bring their scratch card to the Bally’s Evansville Executive Conference Center Mezzanine, Level 2, to reveal their $5, $10, $25, $50, or $75 Free Slot Play prize or a cash prize, up to $20,000. Check-in between 2 PM-8 PM CT on Friday or Saturday. Each scratch-off is a winner.

BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT

Sunday, January 29 at 10 AM CT
Open to all Casino Guests. Buy-In to participate January 1 – 28 at 11:59 PM at the Cage Cashier. $50 for the First Session with a limit of 2 Buybacks at $50 each. Register for your seat/location on Saturday, January 28 from 4 PM – 7 PM at the Players Club. 1st Place wins $5,000, 2nd place wins $2,500, 3rd place wins $1,000, 4th – 6th place wins $500. Also, one Joker will be placed into the shuffle in Semi and Final Rounds. If you’re dealt the Joker, you win $100 Free Table Play. See complete details at BallysEvansville.com.

MONTHLY EMAIL DRAWING

Bally Rewards Members submit their email addresses to enter a monthly drawing for $1,000 Bonus Free Slot Play.

NEW GAMING PRODUCT

More Electronic Table Games including Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, Baccarat, Casino War, and Three Card Poker
More Slot Games including new Wheel of Fortune themes, Bull Blitz, Huff N More Puff, Gold Fish Feeding Time, Blazing 777 2x3x5x, Blazing 777 Triple Double Jackpot Wild
New High Limit Room Games including more Dragon Cash, Dollar Storm, and Majestic Eagle
COMING SOON!
I LUV SUITS (Similar to High Card Flush and TriLux Blackjack)
MACAU STYLE BACCARAT

DINING, SPECIALS, AND HAPPY HOURS

January 4th is National Spaghetti Day! Get 25% off Spaghetti at Tap House
January 20th is National Cheese Lover’s Day!  Enjoy $5 Cheese Pizza at The Deli

The Deli – New flavors are available on weekends only.

  • Pork Banh Mi
  • Beef Brisket Bahn Mi
  • Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls
  • Chicken Pho
  • Beef Pho
  • Mr. Brown Coffee
  • Coconut Juice
  • Green Tea
  • Jasmine Tea

LEGENDARY CELEBRATION

Legend Club Members receive complimentary appetizers and alcohol each Friday from 5PM-9PM at Cavanaugh’s On the River.

PREMIUM WEEKEND PARTY

Legend Club Members receive complimentary drinks from 7 PM-12AM at the High Limit Bar on Fridays and Saturdays.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

THE PIANO BAR AT CAVANAUGH’S ON THE RIVER – The casual, upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar is the ideal place to enjoy live regional entertainment on Thursdays from 6PM-9PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 PM-10 PM CT.

January 5 – Andrea Wirth
January 6 – Bob Green
January 7 – Bob Green
January 12 – Andrea Wirth
January 13 – Bob Green
January 14 – Bob Green
January 19 – Andrea Wirth
January 20 – Jed Demlow
January 21 – Jed Demlow
January 26 – Andrea Wirth
January 27 – The Honey Vines
January 28 – Bob Green

NIGHTLIFE

Place sporting wagers at our Sportsbook and sit back and watch all the hottest football games and sporting events on our many flat-screen TVs in the Sportsbook Lounge, 24-hour Casino, and at Tap House.

MEETINGS AND GROUPS

Whether you’re planning a small business meeting or a large wedding, Bally’s Evansville Convention Services Team is ready to work with you to create a customized event. Event spaces include Hotel Meeting Rooms, Conference Center, Riverfront Event Center, outdoor Events Plaza, and Riverfront Overlook. Visit www.ballysevansville.comAbout Bally’s Evansville

Bally’s Evansville is a multi-million-dollar entertainment complex located on the scenic banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. The single-level casino encompasses 45,000 square feet of gaming space featuring over 950 slot games, over 30 live and electronic table games and a High Limit Room. Accommodations include a 243-room hotel tower and a 95-room boutique hotel. The property also includes a sports book, three dining options, three bars, a conference center, a riverfront event center and a 1,660-vehicle attached parking garage.

About Bally’s Corporation

Bally’s Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence of Online Sports Betting and iGaming offerings. It currently owns and manages 15 casinos across 10 states, a horse racetrack in Colorado, and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Bally’s Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, and Bally Casino, a growing casino platform.

With 10,500 employees, the Company’s casino operations include approximately 15,000 slot machines, 500 table games and 5,300 hotel rooms. Upon completing the construction of a temporary casino facility in Chicago, IL and a land-based casino near the Nittany Mall in State College, PA, Bally’s will own and manage 17 casinos across 11 states. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BALY”.

Virtual Author Talk: Namina Forna This Saturday At Willard Library

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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

 

 

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Vanderburgh County Crash Report

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“IS IT TRUE” MAY 17, 2023

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way City-County Observer Comment Policy. Be kind to people. No personal attacks or harassment will be tolerated and will be removed from our site.”
We understand that sometimes people don’t always agree and discussions may become a little heated.  The use of offensive language and insults against commenters will not be tolerated and will be removed from our site.

IS IT TRUE  that on July 28, 2019, the City-County Observer posted an article covering a new health report about lead and arsenic-contaminated soil in Evansville that says Vanderburgh County children have higher blood lead levels compared to statewide numbers?  …that a public health assessment conducted by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a federal public health agency, said Vanderburgh’s high blood lead levels in children indicate there is a higher exposure to lead and that it is a health hazard?  …that It casts the high blood lead levels as an environmental justice issue, linking the risk of exposure in some of the city’s most affected areas to aging housing, poverty, and race?.  …that the report states that a large percentage of residents living in the Jacobsville contamination area live in older housing where there can be lead in a yard, paint, and plumbing?  …that during the last four years, the City of Evansville elected officials didn’t directly address the lead, arsenic-contaminate soil issues in the Jacobsville area?  …that we are pleased to hear that the Feds may be addressing this serious health issue in the Jascobville area once again?

IS IT TRUE the stark reality is that newspapers across the country are victims of large investment groups that have cut talented writers and reporters from their employment, alienated advertisers, and produced irrelevant biased narratives?…at this rate, there will only be a handful of newspapers still in print in the United States in 10 years
IS IT TRUE if business owners run their businesses like the government does they would be bankrupt in a short time?
IS IT TRUE that political pundits are telling us that the race for the Mayor of Evansville will be extremely close?  …that political pundits also tell us that the Libertarian Party candidate for Mayor and the loyal supporters of County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave will play an important role in determining who will be elected as the next Mayor of Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that a lot of speculation about where the outgoing Mayor Of Evansville, Lloyd Winencke will be employed once his term ends? …that he could be employed as a well-paid Executive for a Regional bank? …that he could be the Chief Of Staff for the next Indiana Governor?  …that he could be a well-paid political lobbyist for a major Indiana Corporation?  …that he could be hired as a well-paid CEO of a Regional not-for-profit organization that promotes Economic Development?
IS IT TRUE that the political infighting within the Democratic party of Vanderburgh back in 2011 split the party for many years?  …that the Democratic party infighting of 2011 literally destroyed the cohesiveness that the Democrats enjoyed for many years? …because of the pro-active leadership of the Democratic Party Central Committee of Vanderburgh County, things are finally beginning to head in the right direction?
IS IT TRUE that the local Republican party is currently experiencing serious political infighting within its ranks? …that political pundits are predicting that local Republican party leadership will one day regret that they showed favoritism towards one of the  Mayoral candidates listed on the recent primary election ballot? …that the political favoritism shown by the Republican party hierarchy has created the current political infighting? …that political pundits also predict that the local Republican party leadership will have a serious challenge of convincing fellow Republicans to vote a straight party ticket in the upcoming General election?
IS IT TRUE that the taxpayers hope that the Evansville Mayoral and City Council candidates will request that City Controller Russ Lloyd Jr give them an accurate breakdown of how much has the city taxpayers paid to help subsidize the serious losses at the Ford Center during the last five (5) years?  …that this is a simple income versus expense accounting request?
IS IT TRUE that the taxpayers of Evansville hope that the candidates running for Mayor and City Council positions in the upcoming General election will be able to explain in detail how they are going to improve the serious morale problems at the Evansville Police Department; correct the major maintenance issues at our neighborhood parks; come up with a solution to fix the serious financial losses at the Ford Center; and come up with an affordable and workable plan to repair our crumbling streets?
IS IT TRUE that local political pundits are telling us that several City Of Evansville’s City Council races will be extremely close?  …that we are told that the contests in political Wards One (1), Two (2), and Three (3) could turn into a real political dogfight?  …that we are also told if either political party wins two (2) of the above three (3) City Council races they will control City Council for the next for years?
IS IT TRUE that law enforcement professionals have borne the brunt of the blame for the increase in violence during the “defund the police” movement?  …that the misguided “defund the police” movement poisoned the atmosphere in many American cities to the point that police officials have been restricted to do their jobs by weak politicians?  …that the City-County Observer unconditionally supports members of our law enforcement?
IS IT TRUE that it is seldom that the federal government does something that accomplishes exactly what it was meant to at the price that was advertised?…it is also true that most government programs exist perpetually even after they have accomplished what was intended?…there are even laws on the books that should have been canceled or rescinded years ago for obsolescence?…one local community in their zeal to be like the federal government still has a law on the books forbidding the riding of a stud bull in front of a church on Sunday morning?
IS IT TRUE that we would like to thank Kemberie Weightman of the EPD for sending us the EPD Daily Activity Reports?
IS IT TRUE that we would like to thank EPD Communication Director Sergeant Anne Gray, for sending us important “Breaking News”  concerning violent crimes happening in our City?
IS IT TRUE that Rachel Buyher, Administrative Assistant for the Vanderburgh County Commissioners’ Office is doing a good job in sending us pertinent information about the happenings at County Commission meetings?
IS IT TRUE that Emily Kemper the Ticketing Service Manager at the ONEP is doing a credible job?
IS IT TRUE we would like to recognize Ginger Patton with the Vanderburgh County Health Department for sending us the Weekly Death Reports in a timely manner?
IS IT  TRUE that we appreciate Ellora Daily, Administrative Outreach Coordinator for the Vanderburgh County Prosecuting Attorney office for sending us current news concerning the happenings at the Prosecuting Attorney’s office?
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