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Capobianco Captures Big Ten Diver Of The Week Award

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After winning both diving events in Friday’s (Dec. 3) dual meet against Cincinnati, redshirt senior Andrew Capobianco was named the Big Ten Diver of the Week as announced by the conference office on Wednesday (Dec. 8).

For Capobianco, it’s his fifth-career Big Ten Diver of the Week honor and first of the 2021-22 season. Between its men’s and women’s teams, six Indiana student-athletes have collected 10 such awards over four weeks of eligibility. Capobianco is the third diver to win an award this campaign, following freshman Carson Tyler (twice) and sophomore Anne Fowler.

The Holly Springs, North Carolina, native tallied season-high scores in both the 3-meter (465.30) and 1-meter (425.63) dives. Capobianco has collected NCAA Zone Qualifying scores in all seven events he has competed in this season.

Capobianco’s performance helped the men’s team improve to 6-0 at the end of fall competition. Indiana diving was dominant in the meet against the Bearcats, placing the top three finishers, at minimum, in all four events.

A seven-time All-American, Capobianco is the reigning 3-Meter dive National Champion, repeat Big Ten Diver of the Year and Indiana co-Male Athlete of the Year. Over the summer, Capobianco competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, where he earned a silver medal in the 3-Meter Synchronized Springboard with teammate and former Hoosier Michael Hixon.

Capobianco and the Hoosiers resume the season on January 8, 2022, when they visit Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a Big Ten dual meet against the Michigan Wolverines.

 

DEATH REPORT LIST FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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Gov. Holcomb Announces State’s First-Ever Naloxone Vending Machine

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the placement of Indiana’s first-ever naloxone vending machine at the St. Joseph County Jail in South Bend. The machine is one of 19 to be placed statewide and will be available for use by the public.

“There is no single solution to ending this epidemic that has taken the lives of thousands of Hoosiers,” Gov. Holcomb said. “We can, however, take thoughtful steps to help shake the scourge of addiction from our communities. Naloxone vending machines are a practical tool to prevent overdoses and save lives.”

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a medication approved to reverse an overdose from opioids and is given when a person is showing signs of opioid overdose to block the deadly effects of the overdose.

The vending machines are manufactured by Shaffer Distribution Company and programmed to dispense free naloxone kits. Each kit includes a single dose of naloxone, instructions for use, and a referral to treatment for substance use disorder. The machine holds up to 300 naloxone kits and is free to access.

Overdose Lifeline, Inc., an Indiana nonprofit dedicated to helping those affected by substance use disorder, is partnering with the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) to identify jails, hospitals, and other community sites interested in a vending machine to distribute the lifesaving medication. Machines are confirmed to be placed in public areas of the Wayne and DuBois County jails.

Overdose Lifeline will purchase the vending machines using federal grant funds totaling $72,600 made available through DMHA. There is no cost to entities that implement a vending machine.

Douglas Huntsinger, executive director for drug prevention, treatment, and enforcement for the state of Indiana, unveiled the vending machine at a public event Tuesday. Huntsinger was joined by St. Joseph County Sheriff William Redman and Overdose Lifeline Executive Director Justin Phillips.

“We must continue to ensure widespread access to naloxone, given the lingering impact of COVID-19 and the increased supply of fentanyl in our 92 counties,” Huntsinger said. “Every life lost to a drug overdose is one too many. Naloxone offers the opportunity to get individuals with substance use disorder on the path to long-term recovery.”

Indiana reported a 32% increase in fatal overdoses during the 12-month period beginning in April 2020 and ending in April 2021, according to provisional data released in November by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“This machine gives St. Joseph County residents and our recently released inmates zero-barrier access to a medication that could mean the difference between life and death,” Sheriff Redman said. “St. Joseph County Jail is proud to be the recipient of the state’s first naloxone vending machine, and we applaud Governor Holcomb’s commitment to address the drug epidemic.”

To learn about Overdose Lifeline’s naloxone distribution opportunities or to request a free naloxone kit, visit www.overdoselifeline.org.

USI To Hold In-Person Commencement Exercises For Class Of 2020, 2021 Saturday, December 18

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The University of Southern Indiana will hold four Fall Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 18, in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Two ceremonies will recognize members of the Class of 2020 who were unable to participate in their regularly scheduled Commencement Exercises due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, while two ceremonies will recognize members of the Class of 2021.

All ceremonies will be held in person. Tickets will be required for guests and each graduate will be allowed six guests. Graduates and guests will be required to follow safety protocols including wearing a face covering, practicing good hand hygiene and maintaining adequate physical distancing while inside the Arena. A live stream of each ceremony will be available at USI.edu/watch-commencement.

Class of 2020 Commencement Exercises

For the class of 2020, Commencement Exercises for the Romain College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts will begin at 9 a.m. The ceremony for the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education will be held at noon.

Students who completed their degree programs in the Spring of 2020 and the Fall of 2020 were extended the opportunity in August to participate in an in-person Commencement ceremony. A total of 335 members of the Class of 2020 will participate in these special ceremonies.

Ronald S. Rochon, PhD, USI President, will deliver Commencement remarks during both ceremonies.

Class of 2021 Commencement Exercises

For the class of 2021, Commencement Exercises for the Romain College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts will begin at 3 p.m. The ceremony for the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education will be held at 6 p.m.

Dr. Silvia Rode, Professor of German and the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Professor Award, will present the commencement address at the 3 p.m. ceremony. Rode joined the USI faculty in 2007 as an Associate Professor and Chair of World Languages and Cultures. During her tenure as department chair, she spearheaded the creation of a master’s degree and two professional certification programs, in addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and advising students and faculty. Rode is also an accomplished researcher, author and presenter, having published two books and currently working on a third covering the cultural and social experiences of German prisoners-of-war at Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky, during the Second World War.

Jenn Horn, Instructor in English and the recipient of the 2020 H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Award, will present the commencement address at the 6 p.m. ceremony. A member of the Department of English since 2012, Horn is a First-Year Experience Coordinator for the College of Liberal Arts and has taught courses including English Composition, Humanities, Gender Studies, Mythology and Folklore. She also is a member of the Board of Directors of Demolition City Roller Derby and regularly volunteers as a test proctor and senior project judge at F. J. Reitz High School.

In the ceremonies for the Class of 2021, 760 students will be eligible to receive master’s degrees, post-bachelor certificates, bachelor’s degrees and associate degrees. As part of the commencement ceremonies, 104 students are graduating with academic honors: 11 will graduate summa cum laude, 34 magna cum laude, and 59 cum laude. Of the graduates, eight are University Honors Scholars—students who have successfully completed the Honors Program—and can be recognized by the white honor cords worn with their regalia.

All planning to attend are strongly advised to review the Screaming Eagles Arena Prohibited Items and Security Policy at USI.edu/arena-security. Tickets are required for entry.

Follow the ceremonies on social media with the hashtag #USIgrad on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Low-Income Household Energy And Water Assistance Program 

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Low-Income Household Energy and Water Assistance Program 

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The Utility Moratorium went into effect on December 1, 2021, and will remain in place through March 15, 2022. The moratorium means that utility companies cannot disconnect low-income households based on lack of payment during the cold winter months.

Hoosiers who have applied for the Low-Income Household Energy and Water Assistance Programs will be protected by the moratorium by their participation in the LIHEAP/LIHWAP programs.  This allows the Local Service Provider time to determine eligibility.

The Low-Income Household Energy and Water Assistance Programs are open and accepting applications. This one-time benefit can assist Hoosiers with the high cost of utilities during the winter months.

Please click HERE to access the online application for utility assistance.

For assistance and/or questions about the Energy Assistance and/or Water Assistance programs, please contact your local service provider, or call 2-1-1.

IHCDA is hiring! 

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One of the most enjoyable parts for me of working at IHCDA is getting to collaborate with the many Housing professionals who strive every day towards our mission to provide housing opportunities, promote self-sufficiency and strengthen communities.

We currently have several job openings that may be of interest to you! If you or someone you know would like to be part of our energetic team in a fast-paced public service atmosphere, please stop by our hiring portal to learn HERE.

Giving Tuesday – NAP Credits 

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If you missed Giving Tuesday this week, it’s not too late to donate to an Indiana nonprofit through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). 

Annually, IHCDA awards $2.5 million in state tax credits to Indiana non-profits. NAP tax credits serve as an incentive to individuals and businesses for certain neighborhood-based programs and projects. Eligible projects include affordable housing, counseling, child-care, educational assistance, emergency assistance, job training, medical care, recreational facilities, downtown rehabilitation, and neighborhood commercial revitalization. All projects must benefit economically disadvantaged areas and/or persons.

Organizations, corporations, and individuals are all eligible to purchase NAP credits from Indiana not-for-profits that have received a NAP award. Purchasing a NAP tax credit will allow the tax payer to reduce their state income tax liability by 50% of their NAP contribution amount.

If you would like to learn more about how the NAP Credits works. Click HERE.

Example: If an individual contributes $100 they will receive a $50 credit on their Indiana state tax liability.

Consider making a donation to an approved NAP organization that serves your community and/or a cause that you support. Click HERE to access a listing of the organizations approved for 2021/2022 NAP credits.

University of Evansville Hosting the High School Changemaker Challenge

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EVANSVILLE, IN (12/07/2021) The University of Evansville (UE) is pleased to announce the upcoming High School Changemaker Challenge, sponsored by Toyota. Any high school junior or senior is invited to participate for a chance to win a four-year scholarship, with the top prize offering full tuition.

UE believes everyone can be a changemaker, and positive change doesn’t have to wait until college. The Changemaker Challenge, created by the University’s Center for Innovation and Change, encourages the younger generation to identify and solve challenges in the world through innovation and creativity. Students will share their unique ideas (products, services, or programs) in the form of a 2-minute video, and scholarships will be awarded to first through third place. Once they enroll at UE to continue their education, students can continue designing and implementing their ideas to make a lasting difference.

Video recordings describing students’ ideas must be submitted by Wednesday, December 8. On December 15, the top 20 finalists will be announced on the UE website. The final round will be held on UE’s campus on January 25, 2022, and scholarships will be presented to the winners. To submit your video, please visit evansville.edu/cc-hs.

The competition is open to any high school junior or senior, and they may compete individually or in teams of up to three. Home school and club entries (e.g. Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, 4-H) will also be eligible. To qualify for a scholarship, competitors must also attend the in-person final round on campus in Evansville, Indiana. A separate Changemaker Challenge, beginning at a later date, will be virtual and geared towards a national and global audience that cannot compete in-person.

Competitors may be eligible to receive special prizes for forming ideas that:

  • Increase girls’ access and exposure to science fields (e.g. a summer camp for girls interested in physics)
  • Address or mitigate climate change (e.g. decreasing air pollution, rooftop gardens)
  • Increase access to physical activity or health options (e.g. more dance classes or recess in schools, fitness trails, creative outdoor play options)
  • Provide creative ideas to improve quality of life in Evansville’s Promise Zone

Winning students who choose UE as their college destination will receive four-year scholarships to attend UE as listed below:

  • 1st place: Full tuition
  • 2nd place: $23,000 tuition
  • 3rd place: $18,000 tuition

Students that participate will receive ongoing support from the UE Center for Innovation and Change, including online training and connections to faculty experts. To submit your video or learn more about the High School Changemaker Challenge, visit evansville.edu/cc-hs or email Brooksie Smith, the Center’s associate director, at bs267@evansville.edu.

 

OBITUARY OF FORMER PIGEON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE MARY E. HART

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OBITUARY OF MARY E. HART

Former Pigeon Township Trustee Mary E. (Cargill) Hart, 64, of Evansville passed away quietly surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, December 3, 2021.

She was born on September 28, 1957, to the late Davis and Margaret Cargill.

She had a long successful career with the Indiana Township Association at the state level. Mary served as president for 8 years, past president for 4 years, and 2 years as secretary. She also served on the CAPE board and Domestic Violence Task Force as well as many other boards. Mary was employed with the Pigeon Township Trustees office for 38 years where she served as Trustee from 1995-2018. She was dedicated to serving her community.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Davis and Margaret Cargill; husband, Robert Hart III; mother in law, Bettye Hart; sister, Ruth Farrington; Barbara Bullock (Keith), David Cargill, and Larry “Fred” Cargill (Gail).

She is survived by her son, Robert Hart IV (Amanda); sisters, Sharon Kastle (Ray), Louise Kollker (Larry), Jackie Burton, Sandy Wood (Paul), and DeLana Walter (Scott), grandchildren, Kirsten Hart and Robert Hart V; father-in-law, Robert Hart, Jr; loving partner, Robert “Chappy” Vessels, Sr.; stepchildren, Brandy Vessels, Brittany Kleeman, Robert Vessels, Jr. (Louis Vasoli); 5 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Alexander North Chapel. Friends and family may visit Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from 3:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children at www.give.rileykids.org.

 

USI Women’s Basketball Hosts Kentucky Christian Friday

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USI Women’s Basketball Hosts Kentucky Christian Friday

EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball hosts NAIA opponent Kentucky Christian University Friday at 6 p.m. at Screaming Eagles Arena.

The Screaming Eagles (6-1) have won five straight games and will be facing an NAIA opponent for the first time since 2018-19 when they tip-off against the Knights (6-5) Friday evening.

Friday’s game is open to spectators, though masks are currently required.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for Friday’s game at GoUSIEagles.com, while the game will be aired live on 95.7 The Spin as well as the GLVC Sports Network. Live stats, audio, and video links also can be accessed on GoUSIEagles.com.

USI Women’s Basketball Notes
• DeHart is closing in on 1,000 points. Fifth-year senior guard Emma DeHart is just 21 points shy of becoming the 19th player in school history to reach the 1,000-point plateau. DeHart currently ranks No. 20 all-time at USI with 979 career points.

• Eagles open GLVC play with two wins. USI Women’s Basketball began league plays with a pair of wins against the GLVC East Division competition. The Eagles began the week with a 79-62 win over Indianapolis at Screaming Eagles Arena before dropping Illinois Springfield, 98-85, three days later in Springfield, Illinois. USI had seven different players score at least seven points in both wins, while eight different players had at least five points in the win over Illinois Springfield.

• Last week’s leaders. Five different players averaged double-figures for the Eagles last week, with a sixth player—junior guard Addy Blackwell—averaging 9.5 points per appearance. Fifth-year senior guard Emma DeHart averaged 17.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.0 steals per game to lead the Eagles, while junior forward Hannah Haithcock chipped in 13.5 points to go along with a team-high 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per contest.

Freshman guard Vanessa Shafford contributed 12.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, while senior forward Ashlynn Brown and sophomore forward Meredith Raleyrespectively added 11.0 and 10.5 points per outing. Blackwell led USI with 4.0 assists per game.

• Season Leaders. Haithcock averages 12.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game to lead the Eagles, while Raley and DeHart are averaging 10.9 and 10.6 points per game, respectively. Brown and fifth-year senior Ashley Hunter are respectively averaging 9.9 and 9.3 point per outing, while Blackwell is chipping in 7.9 points and a team-high 3.1 assists per appearance. DeHart leads USI with 2.7 steals per game.

• Big leads. The Eagles have jumped out to leads of at least nine points in each of their first seven games and have had no less than a 17-point cushion represent its largest lead in six of their first seven contests.

• Eagles open GLVC play with 700th win. USI picked up its 700th win with their 79-62 victory over Indianapolis last Monday. The Eagles are 701-546 all-time in 46-plus years of existence.

• Stein closing in on 400. USI Head Coach Rick Stein, who’s been on the sidelines for 553 of USI’s 701 wins as an assistant and head coach, is just six wins away from his 400th career victory.

• Forcing the issue. USI is making opposing offenses uncomfortable in the first six games as the Eagles are forcing their opposition into an average of 21.9 turnovers per contest. They are converting their opponent’s offensive miscues into an average of 23.0 points per game.

• USI picked to win East Division again. The Eagles were picked to repeat as GLVC East Division champions in 2021-22. USI won the East Division title last season, marking the third consecutive season when the league has been split into divisions that the Eagles have captured the East Division title.

• Double-figures. USI has already had seven different players reach double-figures in the scoring column this year, all of whom have scored 10-or-more points in multiple games. The Eagles had nine different players reach double-figures in the scoring column last year, with eight players having had 10-or-more points in multiple games.

• About Kentucky Christian. The Knights, who are counting Friday’s contest as an exhibition, are 6-5 overall and 4-3 in the Appalachian Athletic Conference entering their game at Indiana-Southeast Wednesday night. Sophomore forward Jenna Blakley averages 12.4 points per game to lead the Knights, while sophomore guards Jasmine Flowers and Anna Keeton are chipping in 11.9 and 11.5 points per game, respectively.

• Record book watch. The Eagles have two players making moves inside the USI Women’s Basketball Record Books:
–Emma DeHart ranks No. 7 on USI’s all-time list for three-point field goal attempts (363), No. 11 in made three-pointers (111) and No. 20 in points (979). DeHart is 19 points away from matching Deb Pope for 19th and is vying to become the 19th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points.
–Hannah Haithcock is No. 45 on USI’s all-time scoring list (568).

• Magic Mark: 75 points. The Eagles are 426-78 (.845) all-time when scoring at least 75 points. USI is 299-29 (.912) since 1996-97 when reaching the 75-point plateau.

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