EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
Late runs doom Otters’ comeback
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters allowed eight runs in the final three innings as the Tri-City ValleyCats ran away with a 10-4 win Sunday evening.
Starters Olbis Parra and Ryan O’Reilly settled into the game well – as the game remained scoreless into the fourth inning.
In the top of the fourth, Tri-City linked a pair of hits together, Jesus Lujano bringing in the game’s first run with an RBI double.
Directly after, Joey Campagna brought in a second run with a sacrifice fly RBI.
Evansville responded with a run of their own in the fifth as Miles Gordon singled in Jacob Bisharat.
The ValleyCats 2-1 lead was carried into the seventh as Tri-City began to run away.
In the seventh, the power of Tri-City returned as Joey Campagna and Carson McCusker hit a two-run home run and a solo home run, respectively.
Evansville managed a singular run in the seventh when Gordon drove in his second of the night, this time on a fielder-choice groundout.
In the eighth, the ‘Cats struck once again, capitalizing on a Brad Zunica sacrifice fly RBI.
The Otters brought themselves within two with a strong bottom of the eighth. Steven Sensley kicked off the inning with a solo home run before Andy Armstrong brought in a final run with an RBI single.
Evansville’s comeback hopes died quickly in the ninth, as Tri-City put together three straight hits to score four runs of insurance.
The Otters managed one runner in the ninth, but strikeouts ended the threat abruptly as Tri-City closed out the win, 10-4.
The win was awarded to Olbis Parra, his third of 2022. O’Reilly received the loss, giving up five runs on seven hits in his seven innings of work.
Though no Otters had multi-hit days, Gordan recorded two RBIs, his team-leading 11th multi-RBI game of 2022.
Evansville returns to divisional play this week as they head to Avon, Ohio to take on the Lake Erie Crushers. First pitch on Tuesday is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Audio-only coverage begins on the Evansville Otters YouTube page at 6:50 p.m.
Consumer Alert: Products Recalled
Consumer Alert: Products RecalledÂ
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
To view recalls issued prior to July, visit the Consumer Protection Safety Commission website.Â
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MONKEYPOX UPDATE
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MONKEYPOX UPDATE
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Boosting Hoosiers’ Access To Mental Health Care
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Recently, the state distributed $54.8 million through the new Community Catalyst Grant to 37 local providers across Indiana. Last year, I supported creating this grant to help communities implement important programing, and address behavioral and substance use disorders.Â
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For example, locally Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare will receive $4,973,831 to implement community-based programming addressing behavioral health and substance use disorder needs. The Wellness Council of Indiana will receive $275,957 to educate and train its employees on crisis response, and for local mental health and substance use resources and services. [Click here to view grant recipients] Hoosiers in need can also call 988 at any time to connect with a trained crisis specialist from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. As your state legislator, I’m committed to expanding access to quality mental health care and helping Hoosiers connect with important services. To learn more, click here. |
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Flo~Pro Performance Exhaust and Thunder Diesel & Performance Company to Halt Sales of Illegal Vehicle Emission Control Defeat Devices and Pay a $1.6 Million Penalty
WASHINGTON (July 31, 2022) – Red Deer Exhaust Inc. (doing business as Flo~Pro Performance Exhaust) and Thunder Diesel & Performance Company have agreed to stop selling devices that bypass or disable vehicle emissions control systems, and pay a $1.6 million penalty, to resolve allegations that they violated the Clean Air Act (CAA).
The complaint filed simultaneously with the consent decree, alleges that the parts described above are “defeat devices†prohibited by the CAA. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that prior to its 2018 investigation, Flo~Pro manufactured or sold more than 100,000 aftermarket defeat devices in the United States per year. In early 2019, Flo~Pro suspended sales of defeat devices in the United States in an effort to resolve this matter.
“The exhaust from diesel pickup trucks equipped to operate without essential emissions controls causes severe harm to our nation’s air quality,â€Â said Acting Assistant Administrator Larry Starfield for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. “This action will stop the manufacture and sale of these illegal products, preventing additional excess pollution caused by aftermarket defeat devices and keeping the air we breathe clean.â€
“Defeat devices violate Clean Air Act emissions requirements meant to protect public health and the environment, as well as vulnerable communities that are disproportionately impacted by air pollution,â€Â said Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). “This settlement ensures that Flo~Pro will stop the sale of all defeat devices in the U.S. and is the latest reminder that the Department of Justice will hold the aftermarket automotive parts industry accountable for violations of federal anti-pollution laws.â€
Under the agreement, Flo~Pro, an automotive parts manufacturer based in Alberta, Canada, has agreed to stop manufacturing and selling parts for diesel pickup trucks in the United States, that bypass, defeat, or render inoperative EPA-approved emission controls and harm air quality. Thunder Diesel, a distributor based in Mountain Home, Arkansas, has shut down its operations and is no longer selling auto parts. The companies will pay a $1.6 million penalty, which is a reduced amount due to verified financial information indicating the companies’ limited ability to pay. The companies will notify customers who purchased subject parts that the products violate the CAA, will no longer provide technical support or honor warranty claims for the products and will provide CAA compliance training for employees.
This settlement will improve public health and prevent substantial amounts of air pollution in the future, as the installation of defeat devices prevents emission controls from working properly. Tampering with diesel-powered vehicles by installing defeat devices causes large amounts of nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions, both of which contribute to serious public health problems. These include premature death, aggravation of the respiratory and cardiovascular disease, aggravation of existing asthma, acute respiratory symptoms, chronic bronchitis, and decreased lung function. Numerous studies also link diesel exhaust to an increased incidence of lung cancer. Respiratory issues disproportionately affect families, especially children, living in underserved communities overburdened by pollution. EPA estimates that the subject parts from these companies in 2016-2019 may have resulted in more than 775 million pounds of excess nitrogen oxide emissions and 6.7 million pounds of excess particulate matter over the life of the affected vehicles. Stopping the sale and use of defeat devices will help reduce harmful air pollution that exacerbates the health effects of pollutant exposures.
Stopping the manufacture, sale, and installation of defeat devices on vehicles and engines used on public roads as well as on nonroad vehicles and engines is a priority for EPA. To learn more, visit https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/national-compliance-initiative-stopping-aftermarket-defeat-devices-vehicles-and-engines.
The consent decree for this settlement was lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas and will be open for public comments for a period of 30 days.
If you suspect someone is manufacturing, selling, or installing illegal defeat devices, or is tampering with emission controls, tell the EPA by writing to tampering@epa.gov.
Gov. Holcomb Receives Three Nominations From The IURC Nominating Committee
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) Nominating Committee has chosen three nominees to submit to Governor Eric J. Holcomb for consideration for appointment to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Those three nominees are:
- Justin Brugger, Chief Financial Officer, Fort Wayne City Utilities
- David Veletta, Senior Administrative Law Judge, IURC
- Lucas Wilson, Senior Legislative Assistant & Policy Analyst for the Indiana House Republican Caucus
The committee has nominated these three candidates to fill the current vacancy on the IURC created by the resignation of Commissioner David Ober. Gov. Holcomb may select one of the three nominees to serve the remainder of Ober’s term, which expires Jan. 31, 2024.
The nominating committee interviewed five candidates for the vacancy and voted to send these three recommendations to Gov. Holcomb.
Members of the nominating committee are Committee Chair Carol Stephan, Bill Champion, Michael Leppert, Jonathan Mayes, Carolene Mays and Jim Merritt.
Click HERE to view the IURC Nominating Committee’s letter sent to Gov. Holcomb.