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HOOSIERS: GIVE KIDS A SMILE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FREE DENTAL CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ACROSS STATE

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INDIANAPOLIS — With an aim to curb the rates of untreated tooth decay in children, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is joining with partners to provide free oral health care and education to children across Indiana this February as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month.

The program, Hoosiers: Give Kids a Smile, is a collaborative effort between IDOH and the Indiana Dental Association, dental care providers, pediatricians, local health departments, Indiana schools and libraries, the Indiana University School of Dentistry, and others. Participating sites will offer a variety of services, ranging from oral health education and free dental screenings, as well as preventive and restorative services for children not covered by insurance, at events taking place in local clinics, schools and libraries.

“The oral health of children is a serious public health issue, and tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States,” said Nelly Chawla, director of the IDOH Division of Oral Health. “Partnerships in programs like Give Kids a Smile are critical to ensure Hoosier families get the oral health care information and resources they need to keep children’s smiles healthy.”

An interactive map of local events and more information about child oral health can be found by visiting https://on.in.gov/GiveKidsaSmileIN.

Key program events include:

  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST Saturday, Feb. 18, Indianapolis Public Library – Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis, free dental screenings in mobile unit located near library main entrance, and Storytime Smiles with America’s ToothFairy. Free dental kits will include toothbrushes, activity booklets, superhero capes and masks, and more. Similar events will be held at local libraries across the state. Storytime Smiles is made possible through a grant from the Delta Dental Foundation.
  • 9 a.m. – noon and 1-5 p.m. EST Tuesday, Feb. 21, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1121 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, will provide free dental screenings and kits, X-rays, and preventive care in the Pediatric Predoctoral Clinic on the second floor.

Untreated tooth decay affects one in five Indiana children, with four in 10 having tooth decay by the time they enter kindergarten, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While good oral health is a significant part of overall health and well-being, half of Hoosiers live in an area with a dental health provider shortage.

Fort Wayne Regional Dispatch Center- Accepting Applications for Dispatcher Position

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(Fort Wayne, IN)- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Regional Dispatcher position at the Fort Wayne Post Regional Dispatch Center (RDC) located at 5811 Ellison Road.

This RDC covers the eleven counties that comprise the Fort Wayne Post (Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Jay, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley), as well as the seven counties that comprise the Peru Post (Cass, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Miami, Tipton, and Wabash).

Primary responsibilities of a dispatcher are to receive, record, and accurately dispatch information to police personnel, other law enforcement agencies, and other support services through the use of a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System, Records Management System (RMS), Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other Regional Dispatch Center resources.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required as well as the ability to be seated in a confined area for extended periods of time. Two years of public safety communications experience preferred.

Pay starts at $47,320.00 per year, and may be adjusted based on education, experience, and training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued time off. 

*Applications are only accepted electronically via the ISP online portal. Deadline for application submission is Friday February 24, 2023. 

For more information on this position and to apply online, go to https://www.in.gov/isp/3627.htm (Indiana State Police-Career Opportunities-Civilian Opportunities).

Questions should be directed to Brandon P. Lowe, Personnel Officer for the Indiana State Police Human Resources Division at blowe@isp.in.gov or (317) 232-8238.

EVPL hosting baby items drive for local nonprofits

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The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s Seasons of Sharing initiative is continuing with our Winter Bundle of Joy Drive. 

This drive will support the work of Little Lambs, Pre to 3, and Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE). These resources provide pre-natal and pediatric care while ensuring local babies and their caregivers are supplied with essentials. 

Beginning Tuesday, February 14, and continuing through Saturday, March 4, Seasons of Sharing will be accepting new and/or unopened baby item donations at all eight EVPL locations. 

“The library’s work is directly tied to supporting early childhood success,” EVPL CEO-Director Scott Kinney said. “By partnering with these local resources, we are furthering our dedication to providing a strong foundation for the littlest ones in our community.” 

• Children’s books 

• Personal hygiene items 

• Incontinence supplies 

• Baby food 

• Baby formula 

• Diapers 

• Baby wipes 

• Baby shampoo and conditioner 

• Clothes 

• Socks 

• Sippy cups 

Suggested donations include: 

The Seasons of Sharing initiative was launched in December 2021 to provide opportunities for our community to give back through donation drives. Previous drives have supported Hangers, the EVSC Student Clothing Resource, Evansville Animal Care and Control, and The Teacher Locker. 

The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has served our community for more than a century. With eight locations throughout Vanderburgh County, immediate access to hundreds of thousands of digital resources, and a dedicated team of library professionals, EVPL strives to create opportunities for you to discover, explore, and connect with your library. For more information, visit evpl.org. 

 

Notice of Meeting of the Community Corrections Advisory Board / Local JRAC Board of Vanderburgh County

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Notice is hereby given that the Community Corrections Advisory Board /Local JRAC Board of Vanderburgh County will hold a meeting on February 16, 2023 commencing at 11:30 a.m. and continuing until completed, in Court Room 101 of the Court Building located at 825 Sycamore Street, Evansville, Indiana, for the purpose of discussing the following: ï‚· Community Correction Business ï‚· Local JRAC Business

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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

Fatality Accident at Lloyd/Main St.

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 On February 12th, at 1:28 a.m., Dispatch received a call in reference to a wrong-way driver who was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes on the Lloyd Expressway. Dispatch notified EPD Officers about the wrong-way driver. Shortly after the notification, Dispatch received another call at 1:30 a.m., that there was an accident on Lloyd Expressway involving the wrong-way driver and another vehicle. 

Officers located the accident at Lloyd Expressway over Main St. in the westbound lanes. It appeared that the wrong-way driver ran head-on into another vehicle that was traveling westbound. Both vehicles had heavy damage and both drivers were trapped inside their vehicles with severe injuries. Both drivers were transported to the hospital. EPD Detectives and an EPD Accident Reconstructionist were called to the scene. 

Officers spoke with witnesses who stated that prior to the crash, they saw the vehicle going the wrong way and swerving between all three lanes of Lloyd Expressway. They stated several cars avoided the on-coming vehicle until it finally collided with the other vehicle. 

The driver that was traveling the wrong way passed away at the hospital. That driver was identified by the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office as 30-year-old Jimmy Royalty. The other driver was an adult female but there is no update on her condition at this time. 

Lloyd Expressway Accident

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On 02-12-2023 the Evansville Police Department responded to a reported wrong way driver on the Lloyd Expressway near Main St. one of the drivers was taken to Deaconess Hospital where he later died.
Jimmy Lee Royalty
Age 30
Of Evansville
He died at Deaconess Hospital on 02-12-2023 at 02:26 .

The Evansville Police Department can provide updates on the investigation when they become available.

Steven W. Lockyear
Vanderburgh County Coroner

Lloyd Expressway Accident

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On 02-12-2023 the Evansville Police Department responded to a reported wrong way driver on the Lloyd Expressway near Main St. one of the drivers was taken to Deaconess Hospital where he later died.
Jimmy Lee Royalty
Age 30
Of Evansville
He died at Deaconess Hospital on 02-12-2023 at 02:26 .

The Evansville Police Department can provide updates on the investigation when they become available.

Steven W. Lockyear
Vanderburgh County Coroner

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Booked Last 24 Hours-Public

Vanderburgh County Crash Report

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Crash Report

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