City of Evansville Receives American World War II Heritage City Designation
(December 6, 2022) — The City of Evansville has been designated as an American World War II Heritage City.
The National Park Service announced Evansville’s designation, along with 18 communities across the country.
“Leading up to America’s entrance into the war, Evansville’s leaders across all sectors came together to coordinate an effort to boost defense production in the city, turning it into a hub for manufacturing ships, airplanes, and weaponry in support of our troops,†said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. “Citizens of all ages likewise contributed of their time, finances, and talents to do their part in ensuring victory. Everyone came together in Evansville throughout World War II on every front, and everyone together made a difference in the outcome of the war.â€
The American World War II Heritage Cities Program honors the contributions of local towns, cities, counties, and their citizens who stepped into the workforce to support America’s war effort during World War II. Only one American World War II Heritage City can be designated in each state or territory.
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WILD LIFE BULLETIN
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It’s time for trapping season! See the trapping dates for each season below.
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Vincennes University celebrates 2022 Mid-Year Graduating Class at Commencement
INCENNES, Ind., December 5, 2022 – Vincennes University celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2022 at its Mid-Year Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 3.
The University awarded 625 bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates to graduating students. Mid-Year graduates from all VU campuses and sites, including the Vincennes Campus, American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Campus, Aviation Technology Center, Extended Studies, Early College Program, Indiana Military Program, and Military Education were honored at Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.
“Today is a special day in the life of these graduates on the stage and probably for everyone in this theater,†VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson said. “This has been a long time getting here, and there have been challenges along the way, including a global pandemic. I’m really proud of the way you stuck with it. I’m proud of the way our faculty and staff were able to convert the ways we did things to make it possible for us to get to this day. You will all be able to look back and say we went through a pretty challenging period and we came out the best for it.â€
VU’s Mid-Year Class of 2022 represents 63 of Indiana’s 92 counties, 25 states, and four countries.
During his special greetings to the Class of 2022, Johnson expressed his congratulations to all of the graduates. Speaking directly to them, he encouraged them to think about the word: tolerance.
Johnson said, “In today’s environment and the social media world we have created and live in, we are so quick to react. We’re quick to judge. We’re quick to shut people down no matter what side of the political spectrum we are on. We’re quick to see things only within the spectrum that we own, but we need to be more mindful. We need to be more graceful. We need to consider the fact that the only way we are going to come together as a community, as a society, and as a world is if we can find common ground and if we can understand what is going on. So often, we react to what we see out of context rather than trying to understand what was meant or what might have led to that opinion or that view. Tolerance doesn’t mean acceptance. It doesn’t mean you have to agree, but it means you have to give space to understand. The divide between us with continue to grow and sharpen if we don’t find that opportunity to learn from one another.â€
The Mid-Year Graduating Class of 2022 has created promising futures by achieving
college degrees or certificates.
Commencement Student Speaker Taylor Wise of Linton, Indiana, reflected on her classmates’ achievements, hands-on experiences, and social activities. She also shared memories of hanging out on the Vincennes Campus with her father, Audio Recording Program Chair Virgil Franklin. Wise has earned a bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Mild Intervention K-12. Her post-graduation plans include teaching special education at Linton-Stockton Middle School.
“Reflection allows us to think back on our experiences – the highs and the lows – to learn from them and apply that knowledge to our next chapter,†Wise said. “Reflection is about appreciating who you were when you enrolled at VU vs. who you are now as an approaching alum. Even if you have been here for two years or four years, it’s about being proud of the journey that led you here. At VU, I found a community of people who took the time to get to know me and help me succeed. We all have worked hard to get to this day. Some of us will go into the workforce or continue our education here or elsewhere, or some of us might not know what comes next. Wherever we go, I hope we remember and reflect on our time here at VU. Every success and failure has led you to this pivotal moment in your life. No one can take this accomplishment away from you. I’m so thankful to be a Trailblazer.â€
PRODUCT RECALL
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Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Kirksville, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,400 pounds of ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products due to possible cross-contamination with under-processed products.
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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products That Tested Positive for E. Coli O157:H7 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef sold at La Michoacana Meat Market, in Greenville, Tex., after a sample of the product tested positive for the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7.
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Eagles Kick Off Indoor Season At Hoosier Open
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Track & Field begins the NCAA Division I era with a trip to Bloomington, Indiana to compete in the Hoosier Open Friday hosted by Indiana University. The Screaming Eagles will be competing as Ohio Valley Conference members for the first time in program history.
USI’s men and women competitors finished the 2021-22 campaign with fourth-place team finishes at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Indoor Championships in Indianapolis where sophomore Cameron Hough (Olney, Illinois) was crowned the 5,000-meter champion. The men were able to collect a team score of 20 points in the NCAA Division II Championships, finishing in 10th. The women sent two runners to the National Championships to compete in the 5,000-meter where Hough finished 16th out of 19 runners.
A key returner for the Eagles’ men is junior Kyle Crone (Maryville, Illinois). Crone currently holds the USI record in the long jump with his leap of 22′ 5.25″ at the GLVC Indoor Championships. Hough returns to the USI women’s group after a successful indoor season ending with a conference championship, All-Region honor, and an NCAA II qualifying time.
After the Hoosier Open, the Eagles take a break until January 20 when USI competes in the Bellarmine Open in Louisville, Kentucky along with the Gladstein Invitational in Bloomington, Indiana. The OVC Indoor Championships are slated for February 22-23, however, the Eagles will not be able to compete at the NCAA I National Championships this season. The outdoor season is scheduled to begin March 17 when USI competes in the Jim Vargo Invitational hosted by Bellarmine University.
For more information about USI Track & Field and Athletics, go to USIScreamingEagles.com or follow USI Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
COMEDIAN NATE BARGATZE STOPS IN EVANSVILLE ON NEW NATIONAL TOUR IN 2023
TICKETS GO ON SALE NATIONALLY ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2022 AT 10 AM
Evansville, IN - December 6, 2022 – Comedian Nate Bargatze is stopping by Old National Events Plaza on June 3, 2023, with his national tour, The Be Funny Tour. The new tour will include all new material with more dates to be announced soon.
Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been recognized this year as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,†by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star,†by CBS Morning. The 2021 GRAMMY®-Award nominated comedian and podcaster is selling out shows across the world.
Bargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, which is evident in his ten appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon following four appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Both of Nate’s one-hour Netflix specials, “The Tennessee Kid†(2019) and “The Greatest Average American†(2021) premiered globally with rave reviews.
In July 2020, the comedian teamed up with All Things Comedy to release his podcast, Nateland. The world is a crazy place and there’s plenty of podcasts out there tackling the tough issues. However, Nateland tackles the meaningless issues that we face day to day to give listeners a much-needed mental break from fighting the good fight. New episodes release Wednesdays, with video available on Nate’s YouTube channel and audio available everywhere you get podcasts.
For more information and tickets, visit www.natebargatze.com.
Ticket Information:
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What: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Nate Bargatze, The Be Funny Tour
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Where: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Old National Events Plaza | 715 Locust Street | Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tickets start at $39.00 plus applicable fees and tax.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office.For more information about the Aiken Theatre, visit: www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.
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