Old National Appoints Evansville Business Leader Daniel S. Hermann as Lead Independent Director

01/22/2025

Old National Appoints Evansville Business Leader Daniel S. Hermann as Lead Independent Director
Former director Becky Skillman to continue to serve on Corporate Board

EVANSVILLE, IND. (NASDAQ: ONB) – Old National Bancorp (“Old National”) has announced that Daniel S. Hermann, founding partner of Lechwe Holdings LLC, founder of AmeriQual Group, LLC, and former President and CEO of Black Beauty Coal Co., has been appointed Lead Independent Director of Old National Bancorp. Hermann has been an Old National Bancorp Director since 2020, during which time his leadership has been instrumental on the following board committees: Audit, Executive, and Talent Development and Compensation.

In the role of Lead Independent Director, Hermann succeeds Becky Skillman, former Indiana Lt. Governor and former President and CEO or Radius Indiana, who assumed the role of Lead Independent Director in 2016. Skillman will continue to serve as an Old National Bancorp Director, a position she has held since 2013. In addition to her invaluable leadership and guidance as Lead Independent Director, she has played a critical role on the following board committees: Executive, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Talent Development and Compensation.

“On behalf of Old National’s Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors, I want to emphasize how grateful we are to have a leader of Dan Hermann’s stature, character, and experience to step into this critical role and build upon the significant contributions that Becky Skillman has made to our organization,” said Old National Chairman & CEO Jim Ryan. “I want to acknowledge and thank Becky for her passionate leadership and strong, invaluable guidance as Lead Independent Director. On a personal level, Becky has been a fantastic mentor and partner during my tenure as CEO, and I’m pleased to share that she will continue to serve as a key member of our corporate board.”

LEADERSHIP EVERYONE TO HONOR 110 NOMINEES AT 30TH ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY

01/22/2025

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LEADERSHIP EVERYONE TO HONOR 110 NOMINEES AT 30TH ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY

Leadership Everyone (LE) announces the 110 nominees that they will honor at their 30th Annual Celebration of Leadership award ceremony on March 18, 2025 at the Old National Events Plaza. Tickets are available now at col.leadershipeveryone.org.

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EVANSVILLE, IN, JANUARY 21, 2025—Leadership Everyone (LE) iLeadership Everyone (LE) invites the community to celebrate 110 nominees at the 30th Annual Celebration of Leadership (COL) on March 18, 2025, from 5:30-7:00 pm at Old National Events Plaza. Tickets are on sale now at col.leadershipeveryone.org.

Celebration of Leadership is unique for its scope, diversity and ability to inspire community engagement across the region. Through COL, LE publicly seeks out and celebrates individuals, projects or organizations making significant, collaborative contributions that improve and transform our community in the following categories: Arts; Community & Neighborhood; Education; Government, Public Service, & Environment; and Health & Social Service.

Throughout its 30 years, COL has recognized nearly 3,000 nominations and presented over 860 awards to people, projects, and organizations honoring the community’s inspiring examples of servant leadership.

The nominees are as follows:

INDIVIDUALS

Arts & Culture

David Jones
Tim Sievers
Tory Vyvoda
Dylan Wathen

Community & Neighborhood

Charles Boling
Damien Burge
Carlada Patterson
Catie Catanese
Kelly Ferenbacher
Terri Hartweck
Amy Hemmerlein
Crypto Hemmerlein
Richard Hobbs
Crystal Hobgood
Joann Hunter
Jacqui Jarmin
Jerry Martin
Gelina Mascoe
Kyhle Moers
Tessa Morgan
Merna Peden
Ron Ryan
Bhavna Shah
Shirley Siegel
Amber Turner
David Wagner
Pam & Lino Wiseman

Education

Jane Bernhardt
Natalye Booth
America Contreras
Mary Goedde
Leigh Gray
Hannah Greathouse
Jennifer Harpenau
Abbey Hausmann
Sandra Moore
Marylu Sonntag

Government, Public Service, & Environment

Anthony Aussieker
Ben Brasher
Tina Gaither
Taylor Gorman
Ryan Key
Mike Labitzke
Luke Nordine

Health & Social Services

Parri Black
Nora Burgess
Devin Deisher
Taylor Fauerbach
Stephanie Hirons
John Hufstedler
Danette Romines
Suzanne Seng
Marcus Weatherford

PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

Arts & Culture

Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science’s Picasso Exhibit
STAGEtwo Productions Annual Playwriting Workshop
World Rhythms at The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)

Community & Neighborhood

Building Trades Program, Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center
Celebrating Hispanic Voices Podcast
Cops Connecting with Kids
Deaconess’ Employee Resource Groups
Love Your Neighbor Day
Evansville Courier & Press and The Gleaner Black History Month Series
JD Sheth Foundation’s Weatherization Enhancement Program
Junior League of Evansville Neighborhood Food Market
KayC’s Barkville at Woodmere
Partners in Food

Education

Ascension St. Vincent Health Care Academy for Medical Professions
Berry Link
CAPE Head Start & Early Head Start
Deaconess’ Hair Care Equity Program
Deaconess’ Project SEARCH
Helfrich Park Land Between the Lakes
JA JobSpark
Student Leadership Advisory Council (SLAC) at North High School

Government, Public Service, & Environment

2024 Evansville Big Tree Tour
Evansville Rescue Mission – The Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and Children
EVPL Outreach ‘Materials To You’
Interfaith Council
Seasons of Sharing
Total Solar Eclipse – Evansville Region
Vanderburgh Humane Society Community Cat Program

Health & Social Services

Ascension St. Vincent Mobile Dental Clinic
Fetal Infant Mortality Community Action Team
Pastimes: Activities of Adults
Vanderburgh County Mobile Clinic

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Arts & Culture

Evansville Living
Henderson Area Arts Alliance
Inman’s Picture Framing + Fine Art
Jacobsville Area Community Corporation’s Christmas on North Main Parade
Skillz By Syd

Community & Neighborhood

4 Good Community
CDFI Friendly Evansville Region
Greater Evansville Youth
Hope Dot Com
HOUSE (Housing Organizations United Serving Evansville)
Mission BBQ
Restore Outreach Ministries
Schmitt Refrigeration Heating & Air
Southern Illinois Resource and Advocacy Center

Education

Caring Friends Daycare Ministry
CYPRESS
Deaconess’ Registered Nurse Residency
IvyStyle – Ivy Tech Community College

Government, Public Service, & Environment

Anu
Evansville Rescue Mission
Heritage Federal Credit Union
Morton Solar, LLC

Health & Social Services

Shuttle Buddies by Chemo Buddies
Thin Blue 1st
Vanderburgh County CASA

City Announces Plans for New Playground, Safety Surfacing at Garvin Park

01/22/2025

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The Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to announce plans for a new playground, with new safety surfacing, at Garvin Park – the first step in creating an Activity Zone within the park.

The project, which will be funded as part of the $24 million Parks Bond passed late last year, is part of the Garvin Park Master Plan, designed by Hafer & Associates. Later phases, which also will be made possible through the Parks Bond, are expected to include basketball courts, a new restroom building, and/or a new shelter.

“Garvin Park has been a special part of our city for generations, and this project is just the beginning of bringing new life to this beloved space,” said Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry. “Everyone deserves safe, beautiful parks where families can play, gather, and make memories. Thanks to the Parks Bond, we’re finally able to make some of the improvements our community has been asking for and give our neighborhoods the parks they deserve.”

The playground was designed by the Department of Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with Midstates.

Work is expected to begin on the project later this year.

“We are thrilled to be able to begin improvements to Garvin Park,” said Danielle Crook, executive director of the Department of Parks & Recreation. “This creative playground designed by MidStates Recreation encourages exploration, and provides a safe space for imaginative play.

“As we move the Parks forward, we hope to create unique and innovative spaces across the City that encourage residents to visit multiple parks and visit often.”

Virtual Author Talk featuring New York Times bestselling author Amanda Montell

01/22/2025

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Join us for an engaging Virtual Author Talk featuring New York Times bestselling author Amanda Montell as she discusses her latest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Time: 1 PM

Location: Streaming Online

In this thought-provoking blend of cultural critique and personal storytelling, Montell dives into the quirks of human cognition and the allure—and challenges—of magical thinking. Learn how cognitive biases, like the “halo effect” and “sunk cost fallacy,” shape our decisions and explore how to find clarity and compassion in a chaotic world.

Amanda Montell brings her signature wit and warmth to a discussion you won’t want to miss.

About the Author:
Amanda Montell is the author of Wordslut, Cultish, and The Age of Magical Overthinking. She co-hosts the hit podcast Sounds Like a Cult and has been published in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and more.

To register and secure your spot, please visit: https://libraryc.org/willardlib

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: STYX RETURNS TO THE PLAZA THIS FALL

01/22/2025

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: STYX RETURNS TO THE PLAZA THIS FALL

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025, AT 10:00 AM

Evansville, IN – January 21, 2025 – Old National Events Plaza and Hometown Jams announce iconic rock band Styx, will perform live on the Aiken Theatre stage on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Fans can pick up tickets early starting Wednesday, January 22, by visiting the venue’s social media pages.
Styx’s seven-man lineup includes James “JY” Young (lead vocals, guitars), Tommy Shaw (lead vocals, guitars), Chuck Panozzo (bass, vocals), Todd Sucherman (drums, percussion), Lawrence Gowan (lead vocals, keyboards), Will Evankovich (guitars), and Terry Gowan (bass, vocals). Now entering their second decade of averaging 100 shows a year, the group continues to rock the Paradise alongside their fans. Each member is committed to
making the next show better than the last.

Styx draws from over five decades of barn-burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard-driving deep cuts. Concertgoers can expect a wide-ranging set with something to satisfy every fan—from the sweeping splendor of “The Grand Illusion” to the hunker-down fortitude of “Blue Collar Man,” from the regal bravado of “Come Sail Away” to the grainy all-in gallop of “Renegade.”

After more than two decades together on the road, this incarnation of Styx is looking forward to performing as many shows as it can as long as it can. The jig is up, the news is out: The Esprit de Styx is alive and well, and now it’s time to see for yourself. Welcome to the Grand Evolution.

For more information about Styx, visit www.styxworld.com.
Ticket Information:
What: Styx
When: Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Where: Old National Events Plaza | 715 Locust Street | Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets: Tickets start at $39.99 plus applicable fees and tax.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

01/22/2025

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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.

UE men host UIC on Wednesday evening

01/21/2025

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UE men host UIC on Wednesday evening

Tip set for 7 p.m. at the Ford Center

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Squaring off for the first time this season, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team plays host to UIC on Wednesday at the Ford Center for a 7 p.m. contest.

ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network will have the broadcast.

Last Time Out

– In a game that featured 20 lead changes, Belmont made the last push as they took an 85-82 win on Saturday

– Cam Haffner finished with a game-high 25 points while knocking down 7 triples

– Tayshawn Comer added 16 points and 7 boards while Tanner Cuff posted a career-best 11 assists

He’s Back

– After missing eight games, Gabriel Pozzato was back on the floor against Belmont

– In his return, Pozzato scored four points in just over 24 minutes of work

– Pozzato has posted double figures in 9 of his 11 games this year

Back on Top

– Finishing with a career-high 11 assists against Belmont, Tanner Cuff has retaken the MVC lead with his assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.56 (10th in the nation)

– Cuff added nine rebounds against the Bruins to improve his season average to a team-best 6.4 per game, which is 7th in the league

– On the offensive side, Cuff has scored 7 or more in 7 of the last 10 games and is averaging 8.5 PPG on the season

Cruising Downtown

– Connecting on a career-best seven 3-pointers against Belmont, Cam Haffner ffinished with 25 points, two shy of his career high

– Haffner has recorded multiple triples in 5 of the last 7 games and his average of 2.47 3-point makes per game is 5th in the MVC

– He has reached double figures in six of the last seven games while improving his average to 13.2 PPG, third on the team

Scouting the Opponent

– UIC heads into Wednesday’s meeting with a 12-6 overall mark while sitting at 5-3 in the MVC

– Since Dec. 8, the Flames have gone 8-2 while picking up three overtime victories

– Following a double overtime home win over Murray State last week, the Flames won at Valparaiso on Saturday by a score of 81-74

– Javon Jackson leads four double digit scorers for UIC with his average of 13.3 points per game

– Sasa Ciani is averaging close to a double-double with 11.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per contest

– Ahmad Henderson II and Tyem Freeman hold scoring averages of 11.0 and 10.3 PPG, respectively

-www.GoPurpleAces.com-

USI Men’s Basketball hits the road in the OVC

01/21/2025

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University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball hits the road for this week to start a three-game road swing, beginning with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Thursday and Eastern Illinois University Saturday. Tipoff Thursday at SIUE is set for 7:30 p.m., while the start time Saturday at EIU is 3:30 p.m.

The road swing concludes January 28 when the Screaming Eagles go to Morehead State University.

The USI Screaming Eagles (8-10, 3-5 OVC) are coming off a homestand sweep, posting wins over Lindenwood University (80-73) and Western Illinois University (78-66). Junior guard Damoni Harrison, who was named the Ohio Valley Conference Player and Newcomer of the Week, led the Eagles in the wins with 26.0 points per game.

For the season, the Eagles have three players in double-digits for the season, led by junior guard Jayland Randall‘s 15.3 points per contest. Randall followed by Harrison’s 14.9 points per game overall and a team-best 18.3 points per game in conference games.

The Cougars of SIUE (12-7, 5-3 OVC) are on a roll in 2025, winning five of their last six games. SIUE, who won in double-overtime at Tennessee State University Thursday, 87-80, and lost at the University of Tennessee at Martin Saturday, 85-82.

USI leads the all-time series with SIUE, 46-23, but the Cougars have the edges since the Eagles moved to Division I, 3-2. The teams split last year with both winning on the other’s home court. SIUE took the first game at Liberty Arena, 67-64, but USI bounced back to win at Edwardsville, 84-67.

The Panthers of EIU (5-13, 1-6 OVC) have lost five straight and seven of the last nine games. EIU will host Morehead State University before USI goes to Charleston.

The series between USI and EIU is tied 3-3 after the Panthers took the only meeting last season, 81-71, at Liberty Arena. EIU leads the series in OVC contests, 2-1.

All of the USI Basketball action can be seen live on ESPN+. The game can also be heard on ESPN 97.7FM (http://listentotheref.com) and 95.7FM The Spin (http://957thespin.com).

The next homestand for the Eagles, three-straight at Liberty Arena, begins February 1. Tickets for all USI home dates are on sale now at USIScreamingEagles.com.

THUNDERBOLTS HOST ICE FLYERS FOR FAITH NIGHT, STAR WARS NIGHT

01/21/2025

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THUNDERBOLTS HOST ICE FLYERS FOR FAITH NIGHT, STAR WARS NIGHT

Evansville, In.: After finishing their road stand with a split in Peoria and winning two of their three away games overall, the Thunderbolts return to Ford Center this Friday and Saturday as they host the Pensacola Ice Flyers for Faith Night, presented by Oakland City University, on Friday, along with Star Wars Night on Saturday.

Week In Review:

The Thunderbolts defeated the Rivermen 4-3 in Peoria on Friday night, with goals from Scott Kirton, Logan vande Meerakker, Jordan Simoneau, and Matt Dorsey, with three of the four goals coming on the power play. Evansville fell in a very close rematch on Saturday night in Peoria, 3-1 the final score with Vande Meerakker scoring Evansville’s goal.

The Week Ahead:

The Thunderbolts return to Ford Center this Friday, January 24th for Faith Night, presented by Oakland City University, and Saturday, January 25th for Star Wars Night, against the Pensacola Ice Flyers on both nights. Faith Night will feature a postgame performance from Austin Turner, a specialty Thunderbolts/OCU puck giveaway for the first 500 fans in the building, a free suit rental giveaway from Men’s Wearhouse for one lucky high school student, and Oakland City University will be giving away $48,000 scholarships to three high school students. Students must be in attendance to be eligible for a scholarship or the suit rental. Students can sign up to win one of the scholarships at https://apply.oak.edu/register/faithnight_2025 . Students can sign up to win the suit rental at http://bit.ly/3PMGwhu . Star Wars Night will feature specialty game-worn Star Wars-themed jerseys which will be auctioned off immediately following the game. Replica Star Wars jerseys will also be available at the Thunderbolts Merch Stand. Characters from Star Wars will be present in the lobby and around the building throughout the game, and fans are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters. The first 100 kids in attendance will also receive a blow-up light saber.

Coming Soon:

Friday, January 31st will be Union Night against the Macon Mayhem, featuring $3 domestic 16 oz. beers for the entire game. Groups of 10 people or more will be eligible to purchase tickets in goal zone sections for only $16 each and center ice sections for only $19 each.

Scouting the Opponent:

Pensacola Ice Flyers:
- Record: 10-19-4, 24 Points, 10th Place
- Leading Goal Scorer: Cayden Cahill (10 Goals)
- Leading Point Scorer: Ivan Bondarenko (21 Points)
- Primary Goaltender: Brody Claeys (7-11-2, .896 Save %)
- Thunderbolts 23-24 Record vs PEN: 3-2

The Ice Flyers gained 5 out of 6 points in their most successful weekend of the season as they went 2-0-1 at home against Fayetteville in a three-game home series this past weekend. On Friday, the Ice Flyers trailed 3-1 with their only goal from Matt Wiesner, before coming back with goals from Jake Hamilton and Eimantas Noreika in the final 7 minutes to gain a point by forcing overtime and then a shootout, where they were defeated 4-3. Pensacola routed Fayetteville 7-1 on Saturday behind a hat trick from Michael Herrera, two goals from Cayden Cahill, and additional goals from Tim Faulkner and Lukas Jirousek. Pensacola trailed three times yet still came back to win 6-3 on Sunday afternoon, with two goals from Blake Tosto and additional goals from Wiesner, Doug Elgstam, Sam Dabrowski, and Ivan Bondarenko.

Call-up Report

– Lincoln Hatten (Worcester Railers – ECHL)

– 34 GP, 4 G, 7 A, 11 P, 15 PIM

– Benjamin Lindberg (Adirondack Thunder – ECHL)

– 10 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 P, 11 PIM

– Ty Taylor (Reading Royals – ECHL)

– 1 GP, 0-0-1, .905% Save Percentage

– Anthony Hora (Worcester Railers – ECHL)

– 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 P, 0 PIM

Transactions:

Sun. 1/19: D Anthony Hora called up to Worcester (ECHL)

Fri. 1/17: D Cameron MacPhee signed to contract

Wed. 1/15: G Reid Cooper signed to contract

Wed. 1/15: F Brendan Harrogate placed on team suspension

Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for the 2024-25 season. Season tickets for the 2025-26 season are on sale now. Call 812-422-BOLT(2658) or visit our website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team. The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the SPHL. The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

01/21/2025

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants