CenterPoint Energy Assessing Damage Following Severe Storms Â
CenterPoint Energy Assessing Damage Following Severe Storms Â
Evansville – August 1, 2022 – In response to the severe weather’s impact on its electric system in Southwestern Indiana, CenterPoint Energy has issued the following update:
Storms with high winds and lightning have caused widespread damage to the system throughout CenterPoint Energy’s service area.
As of 10:30 p.m., there were approximately 329 outages with more than 25,000 total estimated electric customers without power. The number of outages could continue to climb as additional storms, potentially even more severe, travel through the service territory late tonight and into tomorrow morning.
CenterPoint Energy crews are working to troubleshoot outages and assess damaged equipment and downed wires. However, we expect restoration efforts will be slow-going as crews work throughout the night with the threat of continued storm activity.
“We are committed to restoring service to our customers as safely and quickly as possible. We ask for patience as some areas received heavy damage to trees and equipment, which make it difficult for our crews to access the area and make repairs,†said Richard Leger, Senior Vice President, Indiana Electric.
Leger added, “Keeping our crews’ and public safety in mind, improved weather conditions and daylight will be necessary to continue to assess damages and begin repairs. Due to the extent of damage, many customers should plan for extended outages.â€
The restoration process begins with facilities vital to safety, health, and welfare, such as hospitals, water treatment plants, and public service facilities. After key facilities, the company follows its priority restoration process by making repairs to electrical facilities that will return power to the largest number of customers first, then continue the restoration process by prioritizing repairs to benefit the greatest number of customers until power is returned to everyone.
CenterPoint Energy Reminds All Customers:
- Stay away from downed power lines. Be especially mindful of downed lines that could be hidden and treat all downed lines as if they are energized.
- Be cautious around work crews and give them the distance to assess damages and make repairs.
- Don’t open freezers and refrigerators any more than absolutely necessary. Opening these appliances will allow food to thaw more quickly.
- Consider checking with others who may benefit from your assistance.
- Report any downed lines or damage to 800-227-1376.
For The Latest Information On Power Outages:
- Report outages by texting the word “OUT” to 83212
- Sign up for Power Alert Service for information on individual outages
- Follow @CNPAlerts Indiana and visit our outage map for general outage locations; and
- Visit CenterPoint Energy’s Electric Outage Center for electric safety tips and other resources.
Our Redesigned City-County Observer Daily Online Publication Has Proven To Be A “Good News Worthy Egg”
 The Improved  City-County Observer Has Proven To Be a “Good News Worthy Egg”
While we are excited about our newly-expanded publishing format, we will be keeping our basic mission to inform, educate, and entertain and continue to provide it to our readers cost-free.
We are pleased to announce that our daily online user-friendly and professional-looking layout, with informational headlines added to our regular features section, is a big success among our readers.
In fact, our daily online paper is more reader-friendly than ever before because you can now print copies of the articles that we publish in our online publication.
We are also especially proud to have the ability to post as many as seven “breaking newsâ€Â articles at one time.
Our local sports section has gone beyond the regular basketball and baseball coverage because we have added other sports to our sports section.
Rest assured that our reader’s comments remain a valued part of CCO. We will also continue to offer the public a chance to keep their identities confidential as they tell us their concerns because we understand that there are some people who are in a position that makes it necessary to maintain anonymity. As always, we want to hear what the public believes is important to improving our community whether it is done under a person’s own name or a pseudonym. We only ask that you avoid making personal attacks on other posters and stay on topic. Our highly-prized confidential contributors  (“Moles”) continue to provide us with breaking news before it is leaked to other news sources.
The primary reason for making our most popular features available through an easy-to-use link is that we want to appeal to a wider range of readers and advertisers.  We have opened the door to growing our publication, readers, and advertisers while keeping it free to the public. Our advertisers are pleased to see that the new format is offering a lot of “bang†for their advertising buck. As a part of our continued commitment to “home-owned and homegrown†local businesses, we now can offer small businesses with small advertising budgets an opportunity to spread the word about their goods and services throughout the area. Larger businesses will have the chance to keep in touch with their customers at a reasonable cost.
We are excited to take a new step to a print Monthly edition of the CCO and it has helped make our online version appeal to more readers. Even more, we are proud to be the only local news outlet to inform, educate, and entertain our readers at no cost. Â Oh, we also have a “MOBILE” edition of the City-County Observer at no cost.
Finally, Â We realize that we still have a few issues to work out, and thanks for reading the City County Observer.
Here Are Some Tips About How To Testify At The Statehouse
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As Key Bills Advance, Here Are Some Tips About How To Testify At The Statehouse
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| The current special session called by the governor features some of the most ill-conceived and divisive legislation in the state’s history.
A special session originally called to ensure Hoosiers got back a portion of the state’s $6 billion budget surplus for “inflation relief” has turned into a session of controversy and emotionally-charged efforts to limit access to women’s health care services through a ban on all abortions: Senate Bill 1. If you want to share your opinion about Senate Bill 1 in person at the Statehouse, here is some information you will need to know:
As always, please reach out to my office if I can assist you in any way. Sincerely, |
10 Lady Aces Earn Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete Honors
EVANSVILLE – More than half of the University of Evansville softball team was honored for their efforts in the classroom by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, it was announced on Monday morning.10 Aces were named to the Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete list, an honor given to softball student-athletes with a GPA of 3.5-or-higher during the 2021-22 academic year.
Those Earning The Recognition Are Listed Below:
Megan Brenton, So., P
Alexa Davis, So., OF
Zoe Frossard, R-Fr., OF
Elyse Hickey, 5th, IF
Paige McAllister, Fr., P
Mackenzie McFeron, Sr., IF
Jenna Nink, So., OF
Izzy Vetter, Sr., P
Sydney Weatherford, Fr., P
Haley Woolf, Sr., C/1B
The Aces were also one of 150 teams in the nation with a GPA of 3.0-or-higher as a team, generating a 3.364 GPA as a team.The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association’s membership categories. In all, more than 7,500 student-athletes were honored with NCAA Division I student-athletes representing 2,155 of the honors. Team GPAs and scholar-athletes are submitted by member head coaches.
Consumer Alert: Products Recalled in JulyÂ
Attorney General Todd Rokita reminds Hoosiers to be aware of products recalled in July. Consumers should take full advantage of the solutions available for those who purchased the recalled items.  Â
“Summer is a time to be outdoors, but that time should be spent safely with well-made products. This month’s list has several items you might find in your own backyard. Hoosiers should be aware of potential danger and solutions available for these recalled items,†Attorney General Rokita said. “Consumer protection is one of my office’s top priorities. If you have difficulty finding a resolution, call my office for help.â€Â Â
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in July:Â Â
Lawn Tractors from John Deere Â
Tents from Westfield OutdoorÂ
Fugleman Utility Terrain Vehicles from Segway PowersportsÂ
Tony Hawk Silver Metallic Multi-Purpose Helmets from Sakar InternationalÂ
Key West Knock Down Hammock Stands from The Hammock SourceÂ
Cayden 9-Drawer Chests from Samson InternationalÂ
i330R SCUBA Diving Computers from AqualungÂ
Silicone Baby Toy Bear Activity Toys from Konges Sløjd Denmark A/SÂ
Toy Box with Bins from Monti KidsÂ
LiftActiv Peptide-C Ampoules from Vichy LaboratoiresÂ
LRBâ„¢ Leg Loops from Crye PrecisionÂ
Look Touch Books from ScholasticÂ
If you believe you purchased a recalled product, stop using it and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product. Â
Join Vanderburgh County Democrat Party Candidates Events This Week
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FREE BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT – THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 – EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Karen Reising, candidate for County Council District 1, is sponsoring the event. Bring the family and enjoy free food, putt-putt, trivia and of course the opportunity to meet and talk with local candidates. |
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Join Vanderburgh County Democrats walking on the WESTSIDE to talk to voters on Tuesdays. Meet in the parking lot of Tekoppel School at 111 N. Tekoppel Ave. at 5 pm. Whether a seasoned vet or a first-time volunteer, all are welcome to come learn the core tenets of voter outreach in a highly supportive environment. |
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Cross Country Announces 2022 Schedule
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Brooks LeCompte announced the 2022 cross country schedule on Thursday, a five-meet slate that includes the 20th-annual University of Evansville Invitational in mid-October.
LeCompte’s first season as head coach at UE will begin in Terre Haute, Indiana, as Evansville will kick off the 2022 campaign at the John McNichols Invitational on Saturday, September 17. The UE men will take the course at 8 a.m. in the 8-K event, before the women will compete in a 5-K at 8:45 a.m. central time.
“With this being my first cross country season at Evansville, I felt it would be best to start our season a couple of weeks later than normal,” said LeCompte. “This will allow for some much-needed time for me to get a good grasp of where the student-athletes are at fitness-wise to ensure that we aren’t getting ahead of ourselves, and time for them to adjust to the new training stimulus.”
The season will continue on Saturday, October 1 when the Purple Aces take part in one of the nation’s largest cross country events with the annual Live In Lou Classic in Louisville, Kentucky. Last year, over a thousand runners and nearly 100 schools from the various NCAA and NAIA levels competed in three races at the Live In Lou Classic.
Evansville will then return home to the Angel Mounds Cross Country Course to host the 20th-annual University of Evansville Invitational on Saturday, October 15. The men’s 8-K race will kick-off the UE Invite at 10 a.m., with the women’s 5-K race set to begin at 10:45.
“I am really excited to be able to host the 20th-annual UE Invitational,” said LeCompte. “The Angel Mounds course was one of my favorite courses to visit as a visiting coach, and to now be able to host an event there is exciting.”
The 2022 season will then conclude in the same place that it started, as both the Missouri Valley Conference and NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships will take place in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Valley Championships will take place on Friday, October 28, with the NCAA Great Lakes Regionals taking place two weeks later on Friday, November 11.
Upcoming USI Events And Updates
Now Through August 27
Internationally known artist, Modou Dieng, exhibiting at New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art
The University of Southern Indiana’s New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present Utopia Land featuring mixed media works by Modou Dieng Yacine.
Now Through September 9
USI Mac/PACE Galleries hosting two summer sculpture exhibitions
Two sculpture exhibitions are simultaneously on display in the University of Southern Indiana’s McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries through September 9.
August 10-12
Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness returns to USI on August 10-12
The University of Southern Indiana and SWIRCA and More, a local agency on aging, will present the 15th annual Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness (MAIA) on the USI campus on August 11 and 12, with a pre-conference workshop on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care scheduled for August 10.
September 23
Annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals workshop returns in person, virtual
The University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is hosting the annual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals, an all-day workshop on Friday, September 23, 2022, in the University Center on the USIÂ campus. For those not able to attend in person, there is an option to attend virtually.