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University of Evansville Receives $147,000 Bequest to Support Carson Center and Establish Nursing Scholarship

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University of Evansville Receives $147,000 Bequest to Support Carson Center and Establish Nursing Scholarship

 

The University of Evansville (UE) is pleased to announce a generous $147,000 bequest from the estate of Marjorie A. Vogel, a 1945 alumna. This contribution will support the upkeep of Carson Center’s athletic facilities and establish the Marjorie Vogel Endowed Scholarship in Nursing.

Ms. Vogel earned her bachelor’s degree from UE’s Dunigan Family School of Nursing and dedicated over 30 years to serving the local medical community, concluding her career at UE’s Student Health Clinic. A devoted fan of UE men’s basketball, she rarely missed a home game.

In her gift, Marjorie recognized the value of excellent athletic facilities for student-athletes by directing a portion of the funds to maintain Carson Center. The remainder will create an endowed nursing scholarship, reflecting her own experiences in UE’s nursing program and her commitment to helping future students in need.

The University is deeply thankful for Ms. Vogel’s generosity, which will benefit both student-athletes and aspiring nurses for years to come.

CenterPoint Energy Foundation Awards $100,000 to Youth First, Inc.

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CenterPoint Energy Foundation Awards $100,000 to Youth First, Inc.
Gift to Provide Mental Health Support for Students at Youth First Partner Schools in Vanderburgh, Posey, and Gibson Counties
EVANSVILLE, IN – Youth First is celebrating CenterPoint Energy Foundation for investing in Indiana youth. The organization recently awarded $100,000 to Youth First, Inc. to strengthen the mental health and well-being of students in eight Youth First partner schools across Gibson, Posey, and Vanderburgh counties.

This significant gift from CenterPoint Energy Foundation, along with funding from other sources, will enable Youth First to provide its school-based student assistance program and family and community prevention programs at Washington Middle School and McGary Middle School (Vanderburgh County), North Elementary School and West Elementary School (Posey County), and Wood Memorial High School, Wood Memorial Middle School, Wood Memorial Intermediate School, and Wood Memorial Primary School (Gibson County).

Amanda Schmitt, CenterPoint Foundation Manager, says: “This gift is part of our commitment to seeing communities thrive and seeing students reach their potential. We are so honored to partner with organizations like Youth First to ensure the success of all our students — regardless of the challenges they may face.”

Youth First embeds highly trained mental health professionals in school buildings, partnering with 125 schools across 14 Indiana counties. Youth First Mental Health Professionals build caring relationships, promote healthy choices, foster readiness for positive change, and boost resiliency along with other valuable life skills.

Youth First President & CEO Parri Black shared, “Our kids and families are dealing with greater stress and more challenges than ever. That’s why it’s so important to have easily accessed, skilled mental health support in school buildings, where students, parents and teachers can take full advantage of it. We are grateful for a continued partnership with CenterPoint Energy Foundation to build strong futures for kids.”

Preparing for the Legislative Session

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Preparing for Session
I recently received my committee assignments for the 124th Indiana General Assembly.

Why it matters: Committees are the first stop for a bill during the legislative process. In committees, members of the public, industry experts and lawmakers all have the opportunity to properly discuss and thoroughly examine public policy proposals before they move to the full Senate for further consideration.

During the upcoming session, I will serve on the following Senate committees.

  • Health and Provider Services
  • Local Government
  • Public Policy

Committee hearings can be viewed online by visiting iga.in.gov. Legislative calendars, agendas, vote tallies and proposed legislation can also be found on this site.

As always, I welcome your thoughts and opinions on issues facing our community and state. Please feel free to contact me using this form or by calling my office at 317-232-9400.
Helping Hoosiers this Holiday Season
For many people, the holiday season is filled with joy and happiness, but for some Hoosiers, it can also cause stress and increase financial burdens.
That’s why Indiana offers many resources for those who may need a little extra help during the holiday season.
For a list of resources and assistance programs in Indiana, click here.

These People Have Such a Big Light Display That They Invite You to Drive Thru

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Some people might consider this getting carried away, but virtually every bit of space in the lawn at 6317 Newburgh Road is covered with lights and decorations. The property owners, Donald Bender and Christine Ingler have opened their display to the public and invite you to drive through the impressive showing of Christmas cheer.

Vehicles enter the driveway from Newburgh Road and exit onto Burkhardt.

Henderson Police Officer Receives State Award

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Henderson Police Officer Austin Miller has been recognized by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky Office of Highway Safety for his efforts to reduce alcohol and drug
impaired driving.

Officer Miller received the 2024 Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award during a ceremony in Lexington this week.Officer Miller’s proactive approach to safety resulted in  the arrest of 25 impaired drivers between October 1, 2023, and
September 30, 2024.

Congratulations to Officer Miller for this life saving achievement.

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.

Aces women’s basketball to host IU Columbus for Education Day

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Aces women’s basketball to host IU Columbus for Education Day
The Purple Aces will welcome students from across the Tri-State for their midday matchup
 
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Evansville women’s basketball team hosts its final non-conference opponent of the season for it’s annual Education Day game.
Evansville vs. IU Columbus | Tuesday, December 17th  | 11 AM CT
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The Purple Aces struggled to stop the Vanderbilt Commodores explosive offense and get around their stifling defense on Saturday afternoon in their past game. UE fell in its return to Memorial Gymnasium after 30 years 106-40 as the Commodores NET ranking rose to eight. Evansville returns to the River City for its first-ever meeting with the IU Columbus Crimson Pride. IU Columbus is in its first year with a women’s basketball team as the Indiana regional campus did not have formal athletics until the 2023-24 academic year. The Crimson Pride is under the direction of Head Coach Dana Dunson, the uncle of Aces Associate Head Coach Dodie Dunson.

UE will host its annual Education Day against IU Columbus on Tuesday morning. With the game at 11 a.m. in the Ford Center, the Aces will welcome over 1,400 area students from multiple local school districts during their last week of school before the holidays. The game will feature educational videos on the center scoreboard, a workbook students can fill out during the game, and an exciting arena atmosphere.

Evansville’s underclassmen continue to lead through non-conference action. Of the Aces’ 590 points this season 73.9% have been scored by freshmen or sophomores. All but one of UE’s top five scorers through nine games are underclassmen. Evansville’s leading scorer has been freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS) who is averaging 18.7 points a game. Along with leading the Aces in points, Runner is one of the top free throw shooters in the country. As of Monday, Runner is third in the nation in free throw attempts with 99. She is also fourth among Division I players in free throws made with 80 made attempts at the line.

Freshman guard Logan Leubbers Palmer (Union, Ky. / Randall K. Cooper HS) was an important part of UE’s offense in her collegiate debut. In 17 minutes at Vanderbilt, Palmer was second on the team in scoring with nine points while also pulling down two boards. With the nine-point performance, Palmer is now one of Evansville’s top five scorers in points per game.

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry to keynote USI MLK, Jr. Luncheon Celebration

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Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry to keynote USI MLK, Jr. Luncheon Celebration

The University of Southern Indiana will host a presentation by Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, honoring the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration Luncheon. The event will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. Doors will open at 10:15 a.m. The presentation is open to the public, and tickets are required to attend.

Terry’s presentation, “A Blueprint for the Future,” will examine how our investment in ourselves and community can lead to a breakthrough in freedom and justice for all.

A lifelong Evansville resident, Terry proudly serves as the city’s leader. A graduate of Bosse High School, she holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Kentucky State University and a master’s degree in health service administration from the University of Evansville. Her career highlights include serving as Deputy Director of the Carver Community Organization and 13 years as Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe), where she led impactful initiatives and a $6.5 million capital campaign.

In public service, Terry made history as the first Black woman elected to the Vanderburgh County Council, serving from 2010-22, before her election as mayor in 2023. She prioritizes neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing and city employee well-being. An active community leader, she has served on numerous boards and as Indiana State Coordinator for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Terry and her husband, Marques, have three children and are active members of Memorial Baptist Church.

“We’re excited to welcome the campus and community to unite for such an admirable occasion,” says Jada Hogg, Associate Director and Interim Executive Director of the Multicultural Center. “Our ability to honor a trailblazer of the past and a trailblazer of our present day gives us the hope that tomorrow continues to be a future we can all be optimistic about seeing.”

Luncheon tickets are $35 for USI employees and students and $45 for the public. They can be purchased on the USI Multicultural Center website. A ticket includes lunch.

For more information or accommodations, please contact the Multicultural Center at 812-465-7188 or visit the Multicultural Center website.

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