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Vincennes University Gibson County Center is hosting a Covid-19 testing and vaccine drive-through community clinic

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FORT BRANCH, Ind., September 20, 2021 – With the rise in Covid-19 cases, Vincennes University is doing its part to help curb the spread of the virus and protect communities by ensuring individuals in Southwestern Indiana have access to testing and vaccinations.
The VU Gibson County Center in Fort Branch will host a free community drive-through Covid-19 vaccine and testing clinic in partnership with the Indiana Department of Health, National Guard, and Gibson County Health Department. The temporary clinic is Sept. 21-25 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (CDT) at the Gibson County Center, 8100 U.S. Highway 41.
The need for testing is vital due to the surge in cases caused by the Delta variant. There is also a continued need for easy and convenient access to vaccines.
Gibson County is in the highest advisory level for community Covid-19 spread, according to the Indiana Department of Health color-coded weekly metrics map. It is in the “red” advisory level with a positivity rate of 17.14 percent and 609 positive cases per 100,000.
Eligible individuals do not need to live in Gibson County to get vaccinated at the Vincennes University site. Nor does someone have to reside in the county to get tested at the site.
According to Gibson County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Kevin Cox, the clinic will offer the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to eligible individuals. PCR and rapid testing are also available, Cox said.
It is requested that individuals pre-register for the Vincennes University site at https://www.coronavirus.in.gov. However, appointments are not necessary. Individuals must remain inside their vehicle and masks are required.
“We have seen an increase in demand for testing,” Cox said. “We want to make it available for the citizens of our county. It is important to have access to testing. We approached Vincennes University about hosting the clinic. We are very glad it agreed to be a partner and to support what we have going on.”
The Gibson County Center is located conveniently at 8100 U.S. Highway 41, 15 miles north of Evansville, 10 miles north of I-64, and 11 miles west of I-69.
According to VU Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Services David Tucker, “Vincennes University is happy to partner with Gibson County Health Department to provide this convenient vaccination and testing site. We encourage every unvaccinated person in our community to get vaccinated. We also encourage testing as an important way to stop the spread of coronavirus. Please take advantage of these free services at the VU Gibson Center this week.”
To register for the clinic and additional information, go to https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/

August Indiana Employment Report 

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INDIANAPOLIS (September 17, 2021) – Indiana’s unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.1 percent for August, and the national rate is 5.2 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the labor force.

Indiana’s labor force had a net decrease of 2,499 over the previous month. This was a result of a decrease of 813 unemployed residents and a decrease of 1,686 employed residents.

Indiana’s total labor force, which includes both Hoosiers employed and those seeking employment, stands at 3.34 million, and the state’s 63.1 percent labor force participation rate remains above the national rate of 61.7 percent.

Learn more about how unemployment rates are calculated here: http://www.hoosierdata.in.gov/infographics/employment-status.asp.

August 2021 Employment Charts

Employment by Sector

Private sector employment has increased by 72,700 over the year and decreased by 3,400 over the previous month. The monthly decrease is primarily due to losses in the Manufacturing (-4,300) and the Leisure and Hospitality (-2,400) sectors. Losses were offset by gains in the Private Educational and Health Services (1,900) and the All Other, which includes Mining, Logging, Information, and other services except Public Administration (1,100) sectors. Total private employment stands at 2,648,800, which is 91,700 below the December 2019 peak.

Midwest Unemployment Rates

August 2021 Midwest Unemployment Rates

EDITOR’S NOTES:

Data are sourced from August Current Employment Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

August employment data for Indiana Counties, Cities and MSAs will be available Monday, September 20, 2021, at noon (Eastern) pending U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics validation.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

INDIANA’S PUBLIC HEALTH STRUCTURE, CHALLENGES HIGHLIGHT FIRST MEETING OF GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION

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USI Celebrates Opening Of Aquatic Center, Installation Of New Campus Sculpture

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USI Celebrates Opening Of Aquatic Center, Installation Of New Campus Sculpture

The University of Southern Indiana officially marked the opening of the new Screaming Eagles Complex and Aquatic Center and the reveal of new campus art installation The Screaming Eagle with an open house and campus celebration on Thursday, September 16.

“This is a bold day for the University of Southern Indiana. From here I can visualize exceptional educational opportunities igniting our students’ interests, lifelong friendships and memories captured in selfies with The Screaming Eagle, and the athletic achievements and accomplishments earned by our student-athletes as a result of these outstanding facilities,” said Ronald S. Rochon, President. “Most importantly, I thank all the people who made these beautiful facilities a reality. It is the people of our community who make this special place truly soar!”

Students, staff, alumni and visitors were welcome to take selfies with The Screaming Eagle, go on guided tours of the new campus buildings and hear remarks from members of the USI Athletics staff, Student Affairs and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education.

View a photo gallery of Screaming Eagles Complex, Aquatic Center and The Screaming Eagle

Screaming Eagles Complex

Screaming Eagles Complex, which is a renovation and addition onto the former Physical Activities Center, serves as the new home for both USI Athletics and the Kinesiology and Sport Department of the Pott College.

The building houses multipurpose athletic courts, a newly-remodeled 6,000-square-foot Athletics Weight Room, a 1,200-square-foot Instructional Performance Center and Human Performance Laboratory, classrooms, lounge spaces and locker rooms for USI men’s and women’s Soccer, Baseball, Softball and men’s and women’s Track and Field.

Aquatic Center

The Aquatic Center houses an 8-lane, 25-meter by 25-yard pool and diving well that, beginning in the Fall 2022 Semester, will be the home of USI’s men’s and women’s new Swimming and Diving teams, bringing the total number of intercollegiate athletic programs at USI to 19.

“Swimming and diving is an integral part of youth sports in the state of Indiana and a program we have been hoping to offer for some time now,” said Jon Mark Hall, USI Athletic Director. “Our new Aquatics Center will be a perfect home for these new programs, and we can’t wait for the USI community to experience it both by attending meets and taking advantage of the pool themselves.”

Seating for 190 and professional timing and scoreboard displays make the Aquatic Center an ideal host for duel and regional meets. Outside of competition, the Aquatic Center will be available for open swim to the USI community six hours a day during the week.

The Screaming Eagle

Located outside the front doors of the Arena in Screaming Eagles Plaza, The Screaming Eagle is a 12.5-foot tall, aluminum sculpture depicting USI’s athletic logo. Designed by USI Professor Emeritus of Art John McNaughton and Professor Emerita of Art Joan Kempf deJong, the sculpture provides a landmark for USI fans to gather before events in Screaming Eagles Arena and a backdrop for students and alumni to showcase their school spirit in photos and videos.

The sculpture is a generous gift to the University from Terry and Ron ’81 Boren and Tim Mahoney.

Ivy Tech Community College Hosting Express Enrollment

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Evansville, IN – Ivy Tech Community College will host Express Enrollment week Monday, September 27 to Friday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. During the event, prospective students will complete their enrollment steps and sign up for classes that start October 20, 2021.

Walk-in’s are welcome and no appointment is needed. During their session, participants will receive assistance with assessment, meeting with an advisor, and registering for classes. Or, if students would prefer to virtually drop in to get enrolled, they can do so by going to: link.ivytech.edu/dropin

There’s never been a better time to get started at Ivy Tech! With the new Ivy+ approach, the cost of tuition has been frozen and all required textbooks will be FREE for the fall and spring semesters.

Ivy Tech offers the most career-focused programs in the state and graduates earn 12 percent more than the state average just one year after graduation. Partnering with employers and colleges, Ivy Tech serves prospective students whether they are working toward a certificate to join the workforce quickly, credits that easily transfer to four-year universities, or an associate degree that guarantees their admission to schools throughout Indiana.

Hundreds of classes start October 20 and are available in multiple formats, including in-person* and online.

For more information, visit www.ivytech.edu/eeday.

Governor Holcomb Issues Proclamation for Forensic Science Week

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Governor Holcomb Issues Proclamation for
Forensic Science Week, September 19-25, 2021

The Indiana State Police would appreciate media support informing the public about the 9th Annual National Forensic Science Week occurring September 19-25, 2021.

National Forensic Science Week brings recognition to the role that proper forensic science plays in the investigation of crimes throughout the nation, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty.

For more information about National Forensic Week, visit: http://www.forensicscienceweek.org/

For information about the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division and the services they provide, visit: http://www.in.gov/isp/labs/

Below are some interesting stats from the past year (2020):

  • There were 24,048 new cases submitted for analysis at the four Indiana State Police laboratories
  • Crime Scene Investigators responded to 1,388 different crime scenes throughout the state
  • Polygraph Examiners conducted 444 polygraph tests
  • The total number of Indiana offender samples being searched in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) was more than 373,000.  In 2020, there were 708 cases in Indiana linked to a potential suspect by a CODIS DNA match

There are four Indiana State Police laboratory facilities statewide and for additional information, please contact the Public Information Officer (PIO) listed adjacent to the named laboratory location:

Below is the text of Governor Holcomb’s Proclamation

Whereas, forensic science is a vital public service; and

Whereas, access to quality forensic analysis dramatically improves the investigation of criminal activity, leading to the exoneration of the innocent and the prosecution of the guilty; and

Whereas, forensic science plays a critical role in public outreach and crime prevention, and is evolving in its role as an important member of the criminal justice community; and

Whereas, crime scene investigators, forensic examiners, and forensic scientists provide unbiased, accurate, and reliable analyses of evidence recovered from across the nation; and

Whereas, numerous professional organizations have recognized September 19-25, 2021, as National Forensic Science Week; and individuals across the country will be celebrating; and

Whereas, individuals all across the country will be celebrating this event; and

Whereas, the hard-working people that comprise our forensic science organizations deserve universal regard and appreciation for their commitment to proper scientific investigations for the cause of justice;

Now, therefore, I, Eric J. Holcomb, Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby proclaim September 19-25, 2021 as Forensic Science Week in the State of Indiana, and invite all citizens to duly note this occasion.

In Testimony Whereof, I hereto set my hand and cause to be affixed the Great Seal of State.  Done at the City of Indianapolis, this 13th day of September the year of our Lord 2021 and of the Independence of the United States 246.

By The Governor: Eric Holcomb
Supt and Lab

From L to R: ISP Superintendent Doug Carter, Forensic Scientist Hailey Newton, Assistant ISP  Laboratory Division Commander Captain Sid Newton and ISP Laboratory Division Commander Major Steve Holland.

Lt. Gov. Crouch, FSSA Announce 21 Golden Hoosier Award Recipients

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The Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration’s Division of Aging, announced the 21 senior citizens who received the 2021 Golden Hoosier Award.

“So many of our strong nonprofits rely on the generosity of volunteers, and we are fortunate to have great senior citizens who answer the call to give their time, lend a hand and make considerable contributions to their communities,” Crouch said. “These humble leaders make positive impacts on the lives of others and improve the overall wellbeing of our state. Thank you for your service and answering the call to give back.”

Crouch said the award began in 2008 and annually honors Hoosier senior citizens for their years of service and commitment to the state.

This year, Golden Hoosier Award recipients will be honored with a video ceremony, which can be watched by going to IN.gov/lg/2532.htm.

The following individuals are this year’s Golden Hoosier Award recipients:

  • Jan Bronnenberg – Anderson;
  • Edna Cox – Centerville;
  • Jerry Decker – Coatesville;
  • Mary Deering – Union Mills;
  • Toni Dickover – Noblesville;
  • Charlotte Hastings – Aurora;
  • Art Hennig – Fishers;
  • Julius Huffman – Lawrenceburg;
  • Paul Hughes – Newburgh;
  • Debbie Kluemper – Milroy;
  • Stephen Kovecsi – Griffith;
  • Pastor Robert A. Lee – Kokomo;
  • Marlene Lu – Terre Haute;
  • Jean McMahan – Sullivan;
  • Linda Morris – Parker City;
  • Robert Napier – Liberty;
  • Ralph Richards – Fishers;
  • William Rumbaugh – Morgantown;
  • Paul Sinders – Clay City; and
  • Dave Withey – Indianapolis.

In addition to these recipients, Phyllis Menke of Huntingburg received the Indiana Golden Hoosier Humanitarian Award. This award is a special recognition of an individual who seeks to promote the welfare of others.

Since 2008, more than 260 Hoosiers have received the Golden Hoosier Award.

For more information, contact GoldenHoosiers@fssa.IN.gov.

The Division of Aging is a program of the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration. If you have questions about Aging programs and services, visit us online at www.IN.gov/fssa/aging.

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