The City Engineer’s Office is reminding residents to blow or sweep grass clippings towards properties and not onto city streets.
Grass clippings can get into storm sewers and cause clogs that prevent surface waters from draining properly. Clippings can also create a hazard to motorists, especially motorcycles, by reducing surface traction.
Leaving them on the street is a violation per the Evansville Municipal Code and is subject to fines.
INDIANAPOLIS (June 14, 2021) — Sixteen FFA members from across the state are preparing to interview for the opportunity to serve as an Indiana FFA State Officer for the upcoming year. Once completed, seven individuals will be selected to fulfill the roles of president, secretary, northern region vice president, southern region vice president, treasurer, reporter and sentinel.
During the 92nd Indiana FFA State Convention, the candidates will participate in a rigorous interview and selection process, in which, the winners will be announced at the final session on Thursday, June 17.
Once selected, the newly-elected officers will embark on a year of service, providing direction and overseeing the development of the student-led organization, which has more than 12,500 members statewide.
“Best wishes to each of the 16 candidates as they vie for an Indiana FFA State Officer position,†said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “I always look forward to meeting each of the state officer teams and seeing the impact these young leaders make on FFA members, community supporters and others throughout their year of service.â€
Along with promoting FFA, agriculture and agricultural education, some of their responsibilities include conducting FFA chapter visits, facilitating leadership conferences, and hosting career and leadership development events, to name a few.
“The FFA Organization is a vital pipeline that continues to equip young individuals with the skills they need to prosper in all of their future endeavors,†said Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler. “I look forward to seeing the seven young individuals tasked with leading the FFA organization make waves throughout the upcoming year.“
The following list includes the 16 Indiana FFA State Officer candidates:
“I am confident that each of the 16 candidates, if selected, would serve the Indiana FFA Organization well as a state officer,†said Indiana FFA Director Sam Miller. “No matter the outcome, I am so proud of each of these members and their commitment to furthering our organization.â€
The 2020-21 Indiana FFA state officer team will be announced on June 17 on inffa.org and on Indiana FFA’s social media channels.
 WorkOne Southwest will host an in-person job fair. It will be held on Thursday, June 17th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the CK Newsome Community Center, 100 East Walnut Street, Evansville.
Before the event, job seekers can get assistance with resume preparation, by visiting the WorkOne Southwest Office located at 4600 Washington Avenue Suite 113, Evansville.
There will be over 40 employers in attendance. Berry Global, Alcoa, Ameriqual, Kaiser, Deaconess, Anchor Industries, and Silgan are a few of the employers that will be participating in the event.on June 17, 2021 on Thursday, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CST at the CK Newsome  at 100 East Walnut Street  in Evansville, IN 47713Â
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 On June 12 at approximately 1:10 p.m., Vanderburgh County Dispatch received a 911 call for a medical emergency in the 4800 block of Ridge Knoll Dr. The caller stated that a male was not breathing. Firefighters with the Evansville Fire Department arrived at the address. They could hear yelling from inside the address as they approached the door. One of the firefighters opened the door to announce that EFD was on scene. The suspect reached around the door with a large knife and stabbed the firefighter’s face, causing a puncture in his face. The suspect charged out the door toward the firefighter with the knife and prepared to stab the firefighter again. The firefighter was able to avoid the knife and the firefighters were able to gain control of the suspect until EPD officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody.Â
The suspect was identified as 34-year-old John E. Deer from Evansville. Deer’s girlfriend told investigators that prior to EFD arriving on scene, she had to administer Narcan to Deer and had attempted CPR on him due to him not breathing and turning blue. She further stated that Deer finally responded to the Narcan, became combative, and attacked his 86-year-old-grandfather, who chose not to press charges against Deer.Â
Deer was charged with Level 5 Felony Battery against a firefighter and it was committed using a deadly weapon. He was taken to the hospital and then was booked into the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center once he was medically cleared.Â
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Evansville, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb just announced a commitment of $475 million in funding dedicated to three transformational infrastructure projects across southern Indiana that will enhance Indiana’s top-rated transportation network as the Crossroads of America.
The three projects Gov. Holcomb announced are:
“Indiana’s location and extensive transportation network make our state one of the most attractive places in the country to do business and create jobs,†Gov. Holcomb said. “These projects will better connect our communities, enhance commerce within and beyond our borders and deliver value for Hoosiers for generations to come.â€
The state will invest $75 million for design and construction of added travel lanes, passing lanes and intersection improvements at strategic locations on U.S. 231. The improvements will significantly reduce congestion in the Jasper and Huntingburg areas and improve safety and mobility throughout the approximately 48-mile corridor from I-64 near Dale to I-69 near Crane. Construction is anticipated to begin by late 2022.
INDOT will begin development of an approximately $200 million extension of State Road 101 to connect with the existing portion of the highway at U.S. 50 near Milan and at the Ohio River crossing via Markland Dam near Vevay. The 25-mile new highway extension will provide a direct connection for Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland County communities to both I-71 and I-74 and offer a new cross-river route for freight traffic through Southeast Indiana. Initial planning for the project will begin within the next year.
Since 2016, Indiana and Kentucky have worked together on developing the I-69 Ohio River Crossing near Evansville. INDOT will begin designing the Indiana approach to the Ohio River which includes an interchange with the existing I-69 and Veterans Memorial Parkway and an approximately 1.5 mile new-terrain portion of I-69 approaching the Ohio River, an investment of $200 million. As both states design and build respective approach portions of the project, INDOT and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will continue to partner on development of bridge portion of the project. Once fully connected, I-69 will be a continuous interstate from the U.S.-Canada border near Port Huron, Michigan to Kentucky-Tennessee state line.
“Modern, safe, reliable transportation infrastructure is a “must have†to compete for talent, growth and job creation in today’s economy,†INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness said. “With Indiana’s commitment to taking care of our existing roads and bridges and our investment in major projects, our state is delivering a transportation system that plays a major role in creating one of the nation’s best business climates.”
Gov. Holcomb made the announcements during the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s “Lunch with the Governor†annual event. Today’s announcements complement Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Roads program, a fully-funded 20-year, $60 billion investment in Indiana’s transportation network.
