HOORAY! PEPPA PIG LIVE! PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE WILL VISIT OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA ON OCTOBER 14TH
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THE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WILL VISIT OVER 30 CITIES ACROSS THE US
What:              Peppa Pig LIVE! Peppa Pig’s Adventure
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Thursday, October 14, 2021 @ 6:00pm
Where: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Old National Events Plaza
Tickets: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tickets start at $25 plus applicable fees and tax. Meet and greet is $50 per ticket at any level. Children age 2 and older require a ticket.
Tickets available online at oldnationaleventsplaza.com or in person at the Old National Events Plaza box office.
Come join Peppa Pig on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventures, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love this 60-minute live musical experience!
“We can’t wait to bring this dynamic and engaging show back to audiences across the country,†says Stephen Shaw, tour producer and co-president of Round Room Live. “As always, we plan to continue offering the most exciting and memorable family experiences for live entertainment fans of all ages.â€
Airing around the world in more than 40 languages and produced by eOne, Hasbro’s global entertainment studio, Peppa Pig is the #1 most streamed preschool show for kids of any age globally. Peppa Pig is streamed on top content platforms including Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, and Roku and is considered the “crown jewel†of Nick Jr. with more than 3.2 million global followers on Facebook and 79 million subscribers on YouTube. Peppa’s first musical release, My First Album, continues to take the world by storm following its 2019 release—and Peppa’s second album is on the way, releasing this Friday, July 30.
Peppa Pig’s Adventure tour producers and venue management teams have worked diligently on a plan to ensure the health and safety of all audience members, touring personnel, and venue staff. For detailed information regarding safety protocols in Evansville, IN, please consult your point of purchase or reach out to Old National Events Plaza. For full U.S. government-regulated safety guidelines, please visit cdc.gov/covid19.
Fans can visit www.peppapigliveus.com now for tour dates, ticket information and follow Peppa Pig Live on social media for exclusive tour content. A partial list of tour dates can be found below and at www.peppapigliveus.com. Additional dates and cities will be announced soon.
HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
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Neglect of a Dependent arrest
 On July 26th, around 3:50 p.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to a medical emergency in the 1600 block of S. Kentucky Ave. Officers arrived and met with the victim’s mother. She told the officers her 11-month-old child had burns on the face and body and that she believed the child’s father had caused the injuries. The child was taken to a local hospital for treatment and then transferred to an Indianapolis hospital for further care. A medical examination established the child had 3rd degree burns, a fractured arm, and was suffering from dehydration.Â
During the investigation, police determined the infant had been under the care of her father and his girlfriend at an Evansville residence when the injures occurred. Police located 25-year-old KHAUYL HUNTER and his girlfriend, 19-year-old AISHA KINYANJUI, and both have been taken into custody. They were arrested for Neglect of a Dependent, a Level 1 Felony and booked into the Vandenburgh County Confinement Center.Â
King Takes Bronze in Tokyo
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TOKYO – Eight-time NCAA Champion Lilly King earned her third Olympic medal with a bronze finish in the women’s 100m Breaststroke final at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Monday night.
The Hoosiers have now won 33 bronze medals at the Olympics. IU athletes have also produced 57 gold medals and 17 silvers.
WOMEN’S 100m BREASTSTROKE
Lilly King, the Olympic Games Rio 2016 gold medalist in the 100m Breaststroke, finished third behind USA teammate Lydia Jacoby (1:04.95) and Tatjana Schoenmaker (1:05.22) of South Africa. King took bronze at 1:05.54.
The Evansville, Ind., native is the fifth women in the history of the event to win multiple medals at the Olympics. She joined Soviet Union’s Galina Prozumenshchikova (1968 silver, 1972 silver), Samantha Riley of Australia (1992 bronze, 1996 bronze), Australia’s Leisel Jones (2000 silver, 2004 bronze, 2008 gold), and Rebecca Soni of the United States (2008 silver, 2012 silver) on the historic list.
Jacoby and King are the second pair of US teammates to win medals in the 100m Breaststroke in the same Olympics. King and Katie Meili (bronze) accomplished the feat in 2016 in Rio. Team USA has now earned 11 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze) in the event.
WOMEN’S 200m IM
Competing for Team Canada, IU Class of 2019 swimmer Bailey Andison finished 18th out of the preliminary heats in the women’s 200m IM. She touched just 0.31 seconds behind the pace needed to advance to the semifinals.
FINAL RESULTS
WOMEN’S 100m BREASTSTROKE
- Lilly King – 1:05.54 (BRONZE)
WOMEN’S 200m IM
- Bailey Andison – 2:12.52
The Hoosiers will next be represented by Jessica Parratto in the finals of the women’s 10m Synchro event at 2 a.m. ET on Tuesday morning. In the pool, gold medalist Zach Apple will compete in heats of the men’s 100m Freestyle at 6 a.m. ET. Michael Brinegar and Marwan Elkamash will each compete for a spot in the finals of the men’s 800m Freestyle at 7:41 a.m. ET.
STEVE MELCHER WAS A TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT
STEVE MELCHER WAS A TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT
 By The City-County Observer Staff
Steve Melcher was proud to admit that he never ran a negative campaign in his political career. Though certain moments may have warranted a less-than-kind response, he always remained positive, straight-forward, and to the point. Steve’s political success was due to the fact that people genuinely trusted him; a true rarity it seems, in politics today. His  open door policy earn him the trust of those in the City of Evansville and in Vanderburgh County. Melcher encouraged his constituents to approach him with questions, believing that communication is critical in the process of government.
When asked how he viewed politics, Melcher simply answered, “There are many politicians, though there are few public servants.†It was a humble response from a man who came from humble beginnings.
In 1991, Melcher borrowed three thousand dollars to make his first run at a city-council seat and won the election. Â During his time on the Evansville City Council, he focused heavily on improving the infrastructure of the 3rd Ward. He fought for the extensive drainage renovations to correct the flooding issues that plagued his ward at that time. Â When all was said and done, Melcher’s ward ranked 2nd in the city in storm drainage and 3rd in the city in streets repairs.
In 2008, and after 17 years on the city-council, Melcher decided to run for County Commissioner. His motto, “A name that you know, a name that you trust,†reflected the reputation he gained throughout his years in office. Melcher won the election in 2008 and began his first term as County Commissioner. In 2012 he prepared himself for yet another election race. His campaign was again successful and he was elected to his second term in November 2012.
Melcher was the first to admit that he was one of the most politically balanced office holders in Evansville and Vanderburgh County. Though he was a Democratic, he had a wide range of political views. Melcher held positions in many community organizations, reflecting his ability to respect the views of all people that may or may not be a party affiliate.
Steve Melcher was a lifetime member of the following organizations: NAACP; NRA; Evansville African American Museum (Charter Member); and Lake View Optimist club (President). Melcher was also very involved in many neighborhood awareness groups around the city and worked closely with National Night Out, the national program famous for heightening crime and drug prevention awareness in neighborhoods across the county.
Steve Melcher considered himself a vital link to his community and was actively involved in neighborhood associations. These included United Neighborhoods of Evansville, President of the Vanderburgh County Drainage board, member of Fraternal Order of Police Association Lodge # 73, East Side Lions Club, Indiana Right to Life, and Right to Life of Southwest Indiana (Board member and Chairman of the Public Policy committee). He also served on various other County and non-profit boards in our community.
He was a 10-year veteran of the military having served three years in the Army at the rank of SP/5 E5 and seven years in the Indiana National Guard at the rank of Sergeant First Class E7. His military involvement led him to become active within the veteran community after his time of service. Melcher was a life member of the Amvets Post 84, American Legion Otis Stone Post 354, and Voiture 471 Forty & Eight. Melcher served as Commander of the Vanderburgh County Veterans Council and remainder on the board of directors after his term was served.
Commissioner Melcher came from a very faith-based background. He was brought up in a Lutheran household from a very early age. Melcher found solace in his Bible studies and attended two services on weekends.
The people of this community have been well served by Steve Melcher “A TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT.”
FOOTNOTE:Â Former City Councilmen and County Commissioner Stephen Melcher passed away yesterday morning surrounded by his wife Anna, friends and family members.
His funeral will be held on August 3rd with visiting between 11:00 to 12:00 noon  at Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
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Vanderburgh County Commission Meeting Dates
Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission Meeting
The Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex at 1 N.W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana.
Vanderburgh County Commissioners Will Hold A Special Meeting
The Vanderburgh County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 307 of the Civic Center Complex, Evansville, Indiana, for the purposes of:
- Voting on the Cisco Security ELA Contract.
USI Vaccination Clinic Opening To General Public Beginning Tuesday, August 3
The University of Southern Indiana is opening its Vaccination Clinic to the general public, allowing anyone eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to make an appointment and receive the vaccine at the on-campus University Health Center.
Appointments are currently available for reservation in 10-minute increments from 9 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. beginning Tuesday, August 3. Vaccine appointments will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday that the University is open through Tuesday, December 21.
COVID vaccine doses administered by the USI Vaccination Clinic will be administered at no cost. Insurance information is not required.
To make an appointment, visit the State of Indiana Vaccination appointment portal and choose “USI University Health Center†as the location.  All healthy individuals age 12 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine, regardless of state of residence. Minors must be accompanied to their appointment by a parent or guardian.
The USI Vaccination Clinic is located in the University Health Center,  room 0091 on the lower level of the Health Professions Center. Use the entrance at the southwest corner of the building. Directional signage will be in place. Parking is free and located in close proximity to the Health Center.
Masks or face coverings and a valid driver’s license or other photo ID are required for all patients receiving the vaccination, and patients receiving their second dose should bring their Vaccination Card. After vaccination, you will sit for a 15-minute observation period to watch for rare allergic reactions.
More information is available on the Health Center website.