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Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang |

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Event Details:

Date: Wednesday May 14, 2025

Time: 6 PM

Location: Streaming Online

 

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.

 

About the Author: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.

 

The views expressed by presenters are their own and do not constitute an endorsement by Willard Public Library.

 

To register and secure your spot, please visit: https://loom.ly/NNuJ3XA

Democrat Newsletter

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  • Message from the Chair

  • May 17 — May Meeting

  • June 7 — River City Pride Parade

  • July 17 — Annual Poker Run

  • Upcoming Resistance Events

Message from the Chair

The impact of SB1’s unnecessary revenue cuts is becoming clearer—and more damaging. State revenue is projected to drop by over $1 billion, while financial obligations remain unchanged. Market performance is lagging, and Hoosiers will soon be asked to do more with less. The small property tax savings promised by SB1 will likely be erased by rising local taxes needed just to keep basic services running.

This week, the state chose not to participate in a federal summer food program that helps feed 700,000 low-income Indiana children. For many kids, school is their main source of nutrition, and summer already leaves them vulnerable. This decision is yet another attack on public education and social support in Indiana.

Vanderburgh County Democrats will do what we can—rallying support for local food banks and families in need—but these vital centralized programs cannot be fully replaced at the local level. No child should go hungry in a state with so much. Hunger is a policy choice, and it’s one our current leadership continues to make.

Meanwhile, Governor Braun is now openly considering tolling Indiana’s interstates to cover the self-inflicted budget shortfall. If that happens, the “Crossroads of America” may soon come with a price tag.

We’ll continue to see more cuts, more shortfalls, and more burden shifted onto working Hoosiers unless we demand better. Contact your representatives. Call and write the governor’s office. Speak up—because the consequences are already here.

– Cheryl Schultz, Chair

MAY 17 MEETING
North Park Library
Doors Open at 9:30 AM

Join Us This Saturday!

We hope to see you at our upcoming meeting this Saturday!
Doors open at 9:30 AM | Meeting begins at 10:00 AM

We’re excited to welcome Assistant Professor of Economics, Alex Taylor, who will share insights on the impact of the Trump tariffs.

In addition, we’ll hear from a prospective candidate for State Representative in District 78, who will formally announce the launch of an exploratory committee.

Don’t miss this informative and engaging morning—see you there!

Walk With Us in the Pride Parade!
June 7th | Noon

Join us in showing our support for the LGBTQ community as we march in the annual Pride on Friday, June 7! This is a wonderful opportunity to stand in solidarity and celebrate love, equality, and inclusion.

We’ll share the meetup location and details in the coming weeks—stay tuned!

Save the Date: Annual Poker Run – July 17

Join us for our Annual Poker Run on Wednesday, July 17! We’ll visit five local establishments, drawing a card at each stop. The participant with the best hand wins $1,000!

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased via our ActBlue page.

Click here to get your ticket and join the fun!

Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there

Upcoming Resistance Events

Special thanks to our In to Win monthly donors!

Blue — Glenn Boberg, Tamara Wilder
Gold — Jim Butler, Dona Hall
Silver — Cheryl Schultz, Jonathan McGovern, Noah Robinson, Ann Wallis, Janet Hollis, Melissa Vandeveer, Freda Vossburg, Jane Duesterberg, Sally Busby, Gina Robinson Ungar, Anne Butsch, Leah Dugan, Ulanda Sanders, Becky Heil, Paula Jernigan, Shannon Dierlam, Charles Conaway, Susan Meyer
Bronze — Edie Hardcastle, Connie Parker, Valerie Ewers, Nancy Higgs, Melissa Moore, Pearl Quartey, Hope Fussner, Nikki Webb, Mary Engelland, Caroline Nellis, Jennifer Zoph, Katherine Rybak, Mary Ruthenburg, Steven Weber

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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

A Walk with Nature: SWIMGA’s Biennial Garden Walk Returns June 21-22

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Evansville, IN — The Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association (SWIMGA) invites the public to experience the 12th biennial Garden Walk, taking place Saturday and Sunday, June 21–22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT. This year’s theme, “A Walk with Nature, ” will guide guests through a stunning selection of 14 private and public gardens in Evansville and Newburgh.

With more than 1,000 attendees expected, the Garden Walk offers a rare opportunity to explore gardens of all sizes and styles, each showcasing the creativity, care, and expertise of local gardeners. Guests can stroll at their leisure, speak directly with Master Gardeners, and take home new ideas for their own landscapes.

Tickets are available:

$20 in advance at area retailers including Schnucks, Snow’s Landscape and Nursery, Colonial Garden

Center, SWN Garden Center, and from SWIMGA members.

$22 online at www.swimga.org/product/garden-walk-ticket

$25 on the day of the event at the Display Garden (3501 E. Lloyd Expressway)

Children 12 and under are free.

A beloved tradition in the region, the Garden Walk helps promote gardening education, environmental

stewardship, and community connection. Proceeds support SWIMGA’s year-round educational and beautification efforts across Southwestern Indiana.

Don’t get lapped by Indy 500 scammers, Attorney General Todd Rokita warns 

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As Hoosiers and out-of-state visitors prepare to spend money on good times at the Indy 500, Attorney General Todd Rokita is waving the caution flag — encouraging fans to beware of con artists.

“Scammers are getting sophisticated enough to trick even veteran track-goers,” Attorney General Rokita said. “All fans should take some basic safeguards before purchasing tickets, paying for parking, or making online reservations.”

Many counterfeit passes and tickets appear to be authentic, but Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) staffers can spot fakes right away. In the past, race fans have made it all the way to the gate before getting turned away for fake parking passes or tickets.

Attorney General Rokita offers the following tips to avoid scams during this year’s race activities:

  • Remember that if deals sound too good to be true, they usually are.
  • Purchase items directly from IMS whenever possible.
  • Consider your source. Know the difference between a professional ticket broker (a legitimate and accredited reseller), a ticket scalper (an unregulated and unlicensed ticket seller), and a scammer selling scam tickets.
  • Know the refund policy. You should only purchase tickets from a ticket reseller that provides clear details about the terms of the transaction.
  • Use payment methods that come with protection. Always use a credit card so you may have some recourse if the tickets are not as promised.
  • Call ahead or confirm hotel reservations directly.
  • Check the reviews for the hotel or wherever you’re staying.
  • Look for warning signs, like prices that seem a little too low or website addresses that seem odd.
  • Get email confirmations for all reservations and tickets.
  • Be mindful of QR codes, which can be placed by scammers to enable them to gain access to electronic devices.
  • Be wary of online accounts that do not use multi-factor authentication.

Hoosiers are encouraged to contact the Office of the Indiana Attorney General to report any suspected scams or scam attempts. You can file a complaint by visiting indianaconsumer.com or by calling 1-800-382-5516.

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Booked Last 24 Hours-Public

Goodwill and Ag-Tech Company, Anu™, Announce New Manufacturing Partnership

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Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to Begin Manufacturing Seed Pods for Anu

 Bloomington, Ind. – On Monday, May 5th, 2025, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and ag-tech company, Anu™, announced a new manufacturing partnership at Goodwill’s Yost Avenue facility in Bloomington, Indiana. Goodwill Commercial Services Manufacturing Division, a division of Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, will begin manufacturing seed pods for Anu’s AI-driven produce growing system. In recognition of this announcement, Indiana Governor, Mike Braun, along with Senator Koch, Senator Yoder, Representative Heston, Representative Mayfield, and Representative Pierce from the Indiana General Assembly, visited with Goodwill and Anu leadership at Goodwill’s Yost facility, taking a tour and learning more about how this new partnership will benefit local communities in Indiana.

 

Evansville-based Anu is an ag-tech innovator specializing in sustainable, high-efficiency food production systems. As part of their patented Rotary Aeroponics® system, Goodwill Commercial Services will manufacture the compostable Self Nurturing™ Seed Pods for Anu. Goodwill is excited to showcase its proven manufacturing solutions to support Anu’s mission, ensuring the production of high-quality seed pods for the produce system.

“At Anu, our mission is to empower communities to grow Pure Produce®—produce that’s better for people and the planet,” said Scott Massey, Founder & CEO of Anu™. “This partnership with Goodwill marks a giant leap forward in our vision to make Indiana healthy. Goodwill’s ability to supply Anu seed pods is critical—not only to scaling access to Pure Produce, but to advancing health, nutrition sovereignty, and self-sufficiency across our communities. With this collaboration unlocking unrestricted seed pod manufacturing capacity, our ability to nurture both the minds and bodies of future generations is now unlimited.”

“We are proud to partner with Anu, a company whose values and vision align closely with our own,” said Shawn Lange, Vice President of Manufacturing and Contract Services at Goodwill. Combining Anu’s industry-leading technology with Goodwill’s manufacturing solutions, this partnership will advance sustainable practices while empowering individuals with meaningful work opportunities. “This collaboration represents more than a manufacturing partnership; it’s an opportunity to further our sustainable practices while creating meaningful employment for individuals who face barriers to the workforce.”

Goodwill changes lives every day by empowering people to increase their independence and reach their potential through education, health, and employment. Providing opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment, such as a disability, criminal history, or limited education, is central to Goodwill’s mission. This support includes specialized training, mentorship and career coaching, and ongoing support provided by dedicated Goodwill Mission Coaches.

 

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana President and CEO, Kent Kramer, is excited for this next chapter at Goodwill Commercial Services. “At Goodwill, we believe in the power of partnerships to drive lasting change,” Kramer said. “Our new partnership with Anu highlights how innovative companies with shared values can come together to create opportunity, not just in the workplace, but across entire communities. We’re honored to work alongside Anu to promote sustainability and to expand access to meaningful employment for those in our community.”

 

Governor Mike Braun and the members of the Indiana General Assembly visited with Kent Kramer, Eric Schlegel, Goodwill’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Scott Massey as part of this announcement, underscoring the significance of this partnership in building a stronger and healthier Indiana. Governor Braun and General Assembly members had the opportunity to ask questions and see firsthand where manufacturing of the seed pods will take place.

 

Manufacturing of the seed pods is anticipated to begin in early fall of 2025 at Goodwill Commercial Services’ Yost facility in Bloomington, Indiana.

To learn more about Goodwill Commercial Services, Anu, or this partnership, please contact Dalton Clouse, Marketing and Communications Manager at Goodwill, at dalton.clouse@goodwillindy.org or 317.443.7477.

 

 

 

 

 

University of Evansville Celebrates 167th Commencement Ceremony on May 10

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (05/11/2025) The University of Evansville (UE) conferred 489 degrees upon the Class of 2025 during its 167th Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 10, at the Ford Center in downtown Evansville. President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz presided over the ceremony, which recognized not only academic achievement, but also the personal and community impact of UE graduates.

The ceremony included remarks from President Pietruszkiewicz, Student Government Association President Benton Simpson, and Senior Keynote Speaker Brynna Waters. Several prestigious awards were presented, along with the conferral of three honorary degrees and the University’s highest presidential honor.

2025 Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May Outstanding Senior Award

Kyleigh Mayer, a proud Evansville native and Exercise Science major, was named the recipient of this year’s Mabel Dillingham Nenneker and Guthrie May Outstanding Senior Award. Mayer’s impact on campus includes serving as a leader in Admissions Ambassadors and Orientation Leaders, welcoming new students with warmth and mentorship. Her passion for connection and community has made her a beloved figure among her peers and professors.

2025 Outstanding Teacher Award

Dr. Mike Slade, Associate Professor of Chemistry, was honored with the 2025 Outstanding Teacher Award. Known for his innovative approach to organic chemistry, Dr. Slade makes course material approachable through real-world applications and personal touches, such as playing hype music before exams. Students recognize him not only as a great professor, but as a great person.

2025 Eykamp Prize Recipient

The Eykamp Prize was awarded to Dr. Laura Dwyer, Associate Professor of Management. Dr. Dwyer has published extensively, with her research cited over 2,000 times worldwide. She is the creator of a widely used Leadership Self-Efficacy scale and has distinguished herself in both the classroom and through her recruitment efforts in the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration.

Honorary Degrees

Three honorary degrees were presented at the ceremony:

Mr. Robert G. Jones and Mrs. Lisa B. Jones received Doctor of Humane Letters degrees in recognition of their decades of civic leadership, philanthropic investment, and unrelenting support of the University. Mr. Jones currently serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees, while Mrs. Jones has been deeply involved with the UE Theatre Society and dozens of other community and civic organizations.

Dr. David B. Smith, Superintendent of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC), was honored with a Doctor of Humane Letters for his contributions to education and leadership in public schools and his partnership with UE on initiatives like the Evansville Promise Neighborhood.

Presidential Medal of Honor – Dr. Michael D. Woodard

Dr. Michael D. Woodard received the 2025 Presidential Medal of Honor, the highest distinction awarded by the University President. A 1964 UE alumnus, Dr. Woodard has dedicated his career to advancing leadership, equity, and diversity in education and the workplace. He is a founder of the African American Alumni Association, and the Zerah Priestly Carter Endowed Scholarship.

Posthumous Degree – Muhammad Khan

The University of Evansville awarded a posthumous degree in Psychology to Muhammad Khan, who tragically lost his life in April 2024. A dedicated student known for his compassion and commitment to helping others, Muhammad was on track to complete his studies this spring. Surrounded by emotion and reflection, his family accepted the degree on his behalf during commencement, honoring his memory and the lasting impact he made on the UE community. In honoring his memory, the University of Evansville offers its heartfelt support to his family who will always be a cherished part of the Aces community.

 

Evansville Police Ramping up Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

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With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer travel, the EPD is preparing to step up

patrols to crack down on seatbelt usage. From May 17 through May 31, the EPD will join police officers across

the state to participate in a national campaign to promote safe driving habits including seat belt usage. This

high-visibility enforcement campaign is part of a nationwide effort funded by the National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration through grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).

“If the enforcement effort alerts people to the dangers of unrestrained driving, we’ll consider our

mission to be a success,” said Sgt. Nick Winsett. “We are asking friends and family to remind each other to

buckle up when they drive, and to consider changing their habits if they don’t.” Indiana continues to see strong

compliance with its seat belt laws. ICJI’s latest observational survey found that 93.6% of Indiana drivers wear

their seatbelts. While this is encouraging, there is still work to be done to reach the remaining 6.4% of drivers

who put themselves at risk.

To reinforce the message, state traffic safety leaders are reminding people why the laws exist in the first

place. “Seat belts are one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect yourself on the road,” said Jim Bryan,

Traffic Safety Director for ICJI. “Putting on a seat belt takes just a few seconds but can make all the difference

in the event of a crash. If you’re not buckled up, you are taking a dangerous risk.” Research consistently shows

that seat belts can reduce the risk of injury or death in a crash by up to 65%. Without one, people are at a higher

risk of being ejected from a vehicle, which can lead to fatal outcomes.

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