This year’s Indiana State Fair is serving up more than corn dogs and carnival rides – it’s also offering cold, hard cash from the grave — or at least from the vault of forgotten finances!
Attorney General Todd Rokita invites fairgoers to stop by the Indiana Unclaimed Property booth, where Hoosiers can search for lost money and property that rightfully belongs to them. And for one spook-tacular day only – Saturday, August 16 – Indiana’s favorite ghoul, Sammy Terry, will be joining the fun!
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| INDIANAPOLIS (August 14, 2025) – Yesterday, August 13, at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Don Lamb presented 95 farming families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
“Indiana’s economy and heritage is built upon agriculture,” said Lt. Gov. Beckwith, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “It is an honor to be able to recognize these farming family and celebrate their enduring legacy.” To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years and consist of more than 20 acres. If less than 20 acres, the farm must produce more than $1,000 of agricultural products per year. Indiana farms may qualify for three honors: Centennial Award for 100 years of ownership, Sesquicentennial Award for 150 years of ownership and the Bicentennial Award for 200 years of ownership. Since the program’s inception in 1976, over 6,200 families have received the Hoosier Homestead Award. Often, a Hoosier Homestead farm is easily recognized because most recipients proudly display their awarded sign on their property. “I am continually inspired by the long-established farming families that are recognized during the Hoosier Homestead ceremonies,” said Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Ag. “I personally know the amount of commitment and dedication needed to keep a farm in the family for 100 years or more. I thank each one for their devotion to the agriculture industry and their loyalty to the state of Indiana.” During the ceremonies, eight Indiana farms received the Bicentennial Award for 200 years of continuous ownership: the Spillman family from Decatur county, the Michael B. McConnell family from Gibson county, the Chastain family from Montgomery county, the Runyan family from Montgomery county, the Robert M. Stwalley Jr. family from Montgomery county, the Dobson family from Putnam county, the Meal family from Rush county and the Dennis and Sue Briggs family from Switzerland county. Below is a list of the Hoosier Homestead Award recipients honored during the summer 2025 ceremony: |
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VINCENNES, Ind., August 14, 2025 – Mandy Haag has been appointed the Interim Dean of the Vincennes University College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. The Vincennes native will replace Curt Coffman, who has accepted a position with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Interim Provost and Vice President for Instructional Services Jaci Lee Lederman said, “Mandy Haag’s deep commitment to her students and extensive history at Vincennes University make her the ideal choice for interim dean. Her dedication to the University Community and the Vincennes community will be a tremendous asset to the College of SEM.”
Haag possesses a wealth of educational experience and demonstrates a profound devotion to ensuring student success. She has been a full-time faculty member since 2012, teaching business mathematics and college algebra courses. She took on the role of Mathematics Department Chair in 2019. Haag has also served as a dedicated advisor for students pursuing pre-professional medical majors in Pre-Veterinary and Pre-Veterinary Technology within the College of SEM. Additionally, she has advised walk-in students at the Student Success Center in the summers.
“I am excited for this new chapter and hope to continue to show that women can be an integral part in all STEM fields,” Haag said. “Most of all, I hope that I have shown my children, as my own parents did, that nothing comes easy. But with hard work, grit, and determination, you can do anything.”
Her career in education spans over two decades, beginning in 1999 at New Harmony High School. Haag taught mathematics and coached volleyball at Vincennes Rivet High School before joining VU in 2004. She served as an adjunct instructor and professional tutor while earning a Master of Arts in Mathematics Education from Western Governors University in 2007.
VU looks forward to Haag’s leadership in her new role and is confident her dedication and experience will significantly benefit the College of SEM and its students.
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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.
LINCOLN, Neb. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer opened its 2025 season on the road Thursday evening, falling 6-0 against the University of Nebraska in USI’s first-ever regular-season matchup against a major conference opponent.
Southern Indiana posted six shots with four on goal in the season-opening contest. The majority of attacking chances came in the second half for the Screaming Eagles, who placed three shots on target in the second 45 minutes.
Redshirt junior midfielder Emma Thurston, junior defender Kamryn Bea, junior forward Grace Bamber, and freshman attacker Anna Depenbrock each notched a shot on goal for USI. Redshirt junior goalkeeper Anna Markland made four saves.
The Cornhuskers recorded their six tallies on 24 shot attempts and 11 on frame.
Nebraska struck early with a goal in the first 90 seconds. Despite the early brace from the Cornhuskers, USI settled in to continue to battle against Nebraska’s pressure. However, Nebraska slipped through a second time to double its lead near the midway point of the opening half. Depenbrock’s shot on goal came in the latter minutes of the first half for USI but was saved by Nebraska, keeping the score 2-0 going into halftime.
Out of the halftime break, Nebraska struck quickly again and scored a pair within the first five minutes of the second half. The Cornhuskers added their final two goals in the last 20 minutes.
For Southern Indiana, the Eagles generated some good buildup and decent looks late in the second half. Senior forward Emerson Grafton utilized her speed from out wide to push USI’s offense forward into the attacking third on a couple of occasions, including one shot that was blocked in the final handful of minutes. USI had two of its shots on goal saved in the last 10 minutes.
The Screaming Eagles will make their 2025 regular-season home debut on Sunday when USI hosts Cleveland State University at 1 p.m. from Strassweg Field. Sunday’s contest can be seen with a subscription to ESPN+. Admission to Sunday’s home match is free courtesy of ProRehab.
Evansville got started quickly with back-to-back hits to start the game. Logan Brown followed with a bunt single to score the first run of the game and then added another one on a wild pitch.
Alex Canney made his third start, allowing a run in the first, but stranding two with a strikeout.
The Otters made two quick outs in the second with Cohen Wilbanks due up. He launched his first professional home run to make the score 3-1.
After a 1-2-3 second inning, Canney allowed another run in the third but stranded two more runners with another strikeout.
The Otters added insurance in the fifth, as L. Brown singled in his second run of the game and Keenan Taylor hit his third triple of the year to extend the lead to 5-2. Graham Brown doubled in the sixth to add another run as well.
Canney set down 10 of 11 Mud Monster batters from the end of the third through the sixth, allowing just one run in that span. He entered the seventh with a 6-3 lead, but the first two batters reached. Nolan Thebiay replaced Canney in the seventh, but only needed one batter to finish the inning. J.T. Benson made an incredible diving catch in right as both runners started taking off. He made a strong throw into second and a toss to first finish the triple play. Thebiay worked a clean eighth to finish his night.
Evansville used a couple of hits and a walk to add two to the lead in the ninth. Garrett Crowley was called on to work the ninth inning for the second straight night, and for the second straight night, he faced the minimum to close out the game.
The Otters put up 14 hits in the game, getting multi-hit games from four separate players. Graham Brown had his sixth multi-hit performance of August, pushing his average this month to .417 and his slugging to .646. Keenan Taylor had his second four-hit game of the year, his other one coming on May 15th.
Evansville returns to Bosse Field tomorrow to take on the Joliet Slammers for 812 Night at the ballpark with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CT.
A New Chapter for the City-County Observer: Your Chance to Lead a Community Institution
Evansville, Indiana – AUGUST 15, 2025
For more than two decades, the City-County Observer has served as Evansville’s most vigilant, independent, and fearless voice in local journalism. Now, for the first time, this respected publication is being offered to the next generation of civic-minded leadership.
Ron Cosby, the Observer’s founder and publisher, has devoted much of his life to challenging the status quo, asking the hard questions, and holding public officials accountable. A Vietnam-era veteran and seasoned political insider who has worn many hats—Democrat, Republican, and Independent—Cosby built the Observer into a trusted platform for local news, editorial opinion, and investigative reporting. Its motto, “Is it true? Is it fair? Is it necessary?”, still resonates today.
But life has changed. Now residing in Huntsville, Alabama, and facing the effects of a traumatic brain injury, Ron can no longer maintain the day-to-day operations of the publication. “My health and my move have made it impossible to keep up,” Cosby says. “And without my local network, the Observer’s moles are going silent.”
“This paper has always been about truth and public service, not profit. I want someone who shares those values and has a vision for what comes next.”
– Ron Cosby, Founder
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Interested candidates should submit a statement of intent (3–5 pages) addressing the following:
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This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of local journalism in Evansville and beyond. If you believe that an informed citizenry is essential to democracy—and you have the commitment and creativity to keep this legacy alive—Ron Cosby wants to hear from you.
