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LINK OF THE NOVEMBER 2021 PRINTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER NEWSPAPER

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ATTACHED IS THE LINK TO THE PRINTED EDITION OF THE NOVEMBER-2021  CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER.

City-County Observer November, 2021 link of printed issue

YOU ALSO CAN PICK A PRINTED COPY OF THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 

  1. All the area Casey’s Convenience stores.
  2. IGA Convenience Marts located at Crossroads and East Lloyd and Heckel Road.
  3. McCollough, Central, North Park, Oaklyn, Red Bank. Willard, Springtown, and West Libraries.
  4. Fresh Market-Eastside
  5. Pet Food stores on the Westside and Eastside of Evansville.
  6. Evansville/Vanderburgh County Civic Center.
  7. Ivy Tech Community College.
  8. Tropicana Hotel.
  9. Hilton Gardens.
  10. Quality Inn.
  11. Home Two Hotel.
  12. Fairfield Inn.
  13. Residence Inn-Marriott.
  14. Courtyard Marriott.
  15. Comfort Inn.
  16. Hampton Inn.
  17. Extended Stay.
  18. Drury Inn.
  19. County Inn And Suites.
  20. MERRY-GO-AROUND Restaurant
  21. CAROUSEL Restaurant

FOOTNOTE: We be announcing additional newspaper outlets next several weeks.

Todd Rokita Ask Congress To Reject Measure that Force Hoosiers To Pay Higher Energy Costs

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Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on Congress to reject burdensome legislation that would increase fees on energy producers and hit American consumers, including those in Indiana, with price hikes on heating bills.

“Hoosiers are facing enough economic hardships as we work to put the pandemic behind us,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Now is the worst possible time for Congress to propose adding to our financial burdens. We deserve better leadership on Capitol Hill, and I’ll keep fighting to protect Hoosiers from those liberal tax-and-spenders.”

In a letter sent this month, he and 18 other attorneys general advised leaders of two U.S. Senate committees to oppose legislation that would charge oil and natural gas producers $1,500 to $1,800 per ton of methane emissions above certain thresholds.

“We would expect Congress to be focused on affordable energy solutions,” states the West Virginia-led letter. “Yet Congress is instead considering imposing additional fees on the oil and gas industry.”

In the Senate, the Methane Emissions Reduction Act proposes to charge oil and gas producers $1,800 per ton of methane emissions beginning in 2023. A similar provision in the House’s version of the Build Back Better Act proposes a $1,500 “fee” — really, a tax — for each ton of methane emissions.

The attorneys general cite data from industry experts showing that the more costly proposal could impose a cost of $14.4 billion and affect as many as 155,000 jobs.

Instead of imposing additional fees on oil and gas producers, the attorneys general call on the Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works and Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to focus on affordable energy solutions.

The coalition’s letter argues that the Senate and House proposals could inspire more emissions-focused taxes, such as measures that would involve federal regulators extending the tax to other sectors and potentially a broader carbon tax.

For instance, the attorneys general specifically note that the Environmental Protection Agency could wrongly extend the proposed tax to agricultural operations, landfills and coal mining, all of which produce methane as well.

The letter is posted below:

Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Orders

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INDIANAPOLIS –  Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Orders 21-28 and 21-29. The Executive Orders expire on Dec. 1, 2021.

“Today, I’m extending the public health emergency for another 30 days to maintain critical assistance to our neediest Hoosiers as we come out of this pandemic – all directly tied to its continuation. While I am extending the state public health emergency for this next month to extend these critical capabilities directly tied to it, I have instructed my staff and the relevant agencies over the next few weeks to bring me a plan that contemplates options to wind down our executive orders and end the state public health emergency in the near future,” said Gov. Eric J. Holcomb.

In response to the improved conditions relating to the spread of COVID-19 in Indiana, several provisions from the most recent executive orders have been removed. Those are:

  • The direction for hospitals to consider reprioritizing or postponing non-emergent procedures
  • The reporting requirements for hospitals about diversion
  • The direction to the Indiana Department of Insurance to request that insurers extend prior authorization for non-emergent surgeries or procedures that are postponed and prior authorizations for the transfer or discharge of patients

Due to the anticipated CDC approval of a vaccine for children ages 5 – 11, a provision has been added to allow the health commissioner to issue a standing order to authorize the administration of COVID immunizations to children under 11. She is limited to 11 and over in Indiana code.

FOOTNOTE: Click here to see the executive orders.

McNamara Continues Fight Against Human Trafficking

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STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2021) – State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) announced she plans to reintroduce legislation next session to crack down on human trafficking and strengthen support for victims.

McNamara, chair of the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code, said she will re-introduce legislation, said she will offer legislation, which passed the House in 2021, to help protect young human trafficking victims by allowing them to provide a recorded video statement instead of being physically present in a courtroom with their attacker.

Currently, Indiana law requires Hoosiers 15 years old or older at the time of a trial to testify in court. McNamara’s proposal would allow survivors 14 years old or younger at the time of their assault to submit a video statement for court procedures if they are younger than 18 at the time of the trial.

Additionally, the legislation would also increase sentencing for perpetrators whose victims are under the age of 18 and require local organizations or agencies to report investigations of human trafficking to the Indiana Attorney General’s Office.

Currently, individuals who offer to or pay for sex acts can only be prosecuted with a Level 5 felony if they pay the trafficker directly. According to law enforcement, it is difficult to prosecute suspects as the majority of transactions occur between the perpetrator and the victim. Under McNamara’s proposal, a person could be convicted of the felony regardless of whether they pay the victim or the trafficker directly.

“We can do more to protect victims of human trafficking who have already been through so much,” McNamara said. “This common-sense approach will encourage more victims to testify and ultimately put more traffickers behind bars. It’s my hope this legislation delivers a clear message to all who traffic Hoosier youth and adults in Indiana that they will be held accountable for their heinous actions.”

The Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code this week voted 11-1 to recommend the House-approved version of House Bill 1200 for the next legislative session, which begins in January.

Linda Reich, wife of Indianapolis Colts Coach Frank Reich, testified in favor of the legislation at the committee meeting on Tuesday. Linda and Frank Reich are founders of  the Indianapolis-based nonprofit kNot Today, which raises awareness about the crime and helps restore the lives of trafficking survivors.

“From California to Philadelphia, the Carolinas and, now, Indiana, we know this is an epidemic that needs to be addressed through broader awareness and education, legal accountability, and increased support for trauma-informed restoration,” Linda Reich said. “Upon moving to Indiana in 2018, we were very encouraged to see the state already taking strong action to prosecute sex buyers. The provisions outlined by Representative McNamara in House Bill 1200 would continue to enhance the fight against trafficking in Indiana. We implore the Indiana State Legislature to pass HB 1200 as soon as possible to hold sex buyers accountable under the law.”

McNamara authored and sponsored several laws regarding sex trafficking over the years, such as raising the age to marry from 15 to 16 years old, to help prevent young Hoosiers from being sold and forced into marriage. She also worked on a law strengthening the rights of sexual assault victims and another law enhancing the penalty for child seduction.

According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 157 human trafficking cases were reported in Indiana in 2019, which is a 19% increase from 2018.  If someone is suspected to be a victim of human trafficking, it should be reported immediately to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. For more information, visit humantraffickinghotline.org.

 

Office Of Sen. Braun To Host Event For Hoosier Veterans In Indy

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Office of U.S. Senator Mike Braun will be holding an event for veterans, active military, and their families to receive federal agency assistance on agency issues including but not limited to: VA, DFAS, DOD/military, branches, NPRC, IRS, social security, USCIS, Department of State, and passports. It will also be an opportunity for attendees to voice their view on matters in Congress and the federal government.

“My office looks forward to welcoming veterans and their families all across Indiana to the inaugural Veteran Days event in Indianapolis,” said Senator Braun. “Our military and constituent services specialists are eager to assist in any capacity, whether it is answering questions, finding resources, or resolving issues that you may be having with federal agencies.”

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Senator Braun Veteran Days

11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Indiana Veterans Center

777 N. Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

The following federal agencies will be in attendance: Small Business Administration, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Richard L. Roudebush VAMC, National Cemetery Administration, Military OneSource, Indianapolis Vet Center (materials only), and the Library of Congress Veterans His

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE AREA

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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE AREA
Site Director of Administrative Operations
Community HealthNet, Inc. 2.5/5 rating – Indiana
$49,000 – $64,800 a year
The Site Director will supervise Registration personnel, operations administration, patient flow, fiscal goals, patient advocacy and overall day to day…
Easily apply
8 days ago
Administrative Assistant
Celanese International Corporation 3.9/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Our company focuses on the safety of its employees, provides competitive compensation (including benefits starting day 1), and emphasizes giving back to the…
1 day ago
Administrative Assistant (Moran Center)
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. 3.2/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$15 an hour
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is currently seeking a full-time *Administrative Assistant *to add to our team of professionals. Generous Paid Time Off plan.
Just posted
Administrative Assistant
Home Instead 3.6/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to listen effectively. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services,…
Easily apply
Just posted
Administrative Assistant
Celanese 3.9/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Our company focuses on the safety of its employees, provides competitive compensation (including benefits starting day 1), and emphasizes giving back to the…
Easily apply
1 day ago
Front Desk Associate
Kings Great Buys Plus 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$11 an hour
Responsive employer
The responsibilities of this position include answering a multi-line phone system, taking messages, completing payment transactions, and scheduling deliveries.
Easily apply
Just posted
Front Office Assistant
Commonwealth Pain & Spine 3.4/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Our team of friendly physicians are all board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology and take the time to educate our staff.
1 day ago
Administrative Assistant
Trimble & Jewell – Evansville, IN
$15 – $17 an hour
The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be comfortable using a computer and various office equipment.
Easily apply
1 day ago
Administrative Assistant
KOORSEN FIRE & SECURITY INC. 2.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Prepare/Batch all invoices and send invoices. 2+ years of experience in customer service and/or office administration is preferred.
Easily apply
Just posted
Front Desk Receptionist
Herman Family Dentistry 3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$10 – $20 an hour
Responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling patients, accepting payments, filing insurance and other business tasks.
Easily apply
Just posted
Administrative Assistant, Romain College of Business – N21066N1
University of Southern Indiana 4.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$11.62 an hour
Provide clerical and secretarial support to the MBA program directors; occasional support provided to graduate faculty and Dean’s office.
1 day ago
Front Desk Associate
Hamister Group, LLC/ Hilton Garden Inn 3.6/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$13 an hour
The Front Desk Agent will be responsible for checking guests in and out of the hotel, attending to guest requests, answering phones on a multi-line phone system…
Easily apply
1 day ago
Senior Administrative Assistant, Alumni Relations and Volunteer USI – N21069N1
University of Southern Indiana 4.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$12.66 an hour
The position coordinates day-to-day business of the office by providing support for Alumni Relations, Alumni Association, Chapters and Constituent Groups,…
Just posted
Clerical Associate
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules — Full time/part-time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night. Level 4 children’s enrichment centers. Schedule: Part Time – 40, Day/Evening.
Easily apply
1 day ago
Business Office Manager
Silver Birch Living 3.2/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, as needed. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available. Experience in Senior Living, preferred.
Easily apply
2 days ago
Administrative Assistant
Acelero 3.2/5 rating – Indiana
Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program. The Administrative Assistant will work to provide administrative support to the SPARK…
Easily apply
2 days ago
Administrative Director, Radiology
UF Health Shands 4.1/5 rating – United States
$56.87 – $75.95 an hour
We are seeking an astute leader who has a proven understanding of radiology administration, including business ventures, hospital billing, contracts and grants.

Felony Charges For Vanderburgh County

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Milton Earl Nelson

  Count 1 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Disorderly Conduct : BM : Pending
  Count 4 – Public Intoxication : BM : Pending

Thomas Everett Dossett III

Count 1 – Battery Against a Public Safety Official : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending

Michael Dewayne Charles

  Count 1 – HC – Possession of Altered Firearm : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Carrying a Handgun Without a License : 5F : Pending
  Count 3 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending
  Count 4 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

Tabarrie Aveion Pope

Count 1 – Carrying a Handgun Without a License : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

Cassidy Michael Fenwick

Count 1 – Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Intimidation : 5F : Pending

Zachary W. Sturges

Count 1 – Intimidation : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Strangulation : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Domestic Battery : AM : Pending

Joseph Jean Witham

Count 1 – HC – Residential Entry : 6F : Pending

Michael Lee Smith

Count 1 – Criminal Trespass : 6F : Pending

Michael W. Powers

Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

Myndi Dawn Morris

Count 1 – Assisting a Criminal : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – False Informing : BM : Pending

Amanda Jean Jackson

Count 1 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending

Wilson R. Quijada

Count 1 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated : CM : Pending

Timothy L. Goodwin

  Count 1 – (Attempt) Residential Entry : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – False Informing : BM : Pending

Shailin Cleshay Peyton

  Count 1 – Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Controlled Substances : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

Sebastian Scott Buckingham

  Count 1 – Carrying a Handgun Without a License : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Possession of Marijuana : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Resisting Law Enforcement : 6F : Pending
  Count 4 – Reckless Driving : CM : Pending

 

Kimberly S. Spindler-Devine

  Count 1 – HC – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending

Michael Adam Swain

Count 1 – Possession of a Narcotic Drug : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Possession of a Narcotic Drug : 6F : Pending

Karmonta Miles

Count 1 – (Attempt) Obstruction of Justice : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Invasion of Privacy : AM : Pending

Tarah Dawn Moore

Count 1 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending

Fabien Guadelupe Gonzalez

  Count 1 – Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .08 or More : 6F : Pending

Jordan Christopher Cleary

  Count 1 – (Attempt) Residential Entry : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Public Intoxication : BM : Pending
  Count 3 – Possession of Paraphernalia : CM : Pending

Anthony Reyes

  Count 1 – Battery Against a Public Safety Official : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending
  Count 3 – Operating a Vehicle with an ACE of .15 or More : AM : Pending

Steven Brent Robinson

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Pregnant Woman : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Criminal Confinement : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending
  Count 4 – Unlawful Possession of Syringe : 6F : Pending
  Count 5 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending
  Count 6 – Possession of Paraphernalia : CM : Pending

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

THUNDERBOLTS OUTWORK, DEFEAT RIVERMEN 3-1

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Evansville, In.: In an excellent 60-minute effort, the Thunderbolts outworked and outshot the Peoria Rivermen, winning 3-1.  The Thunderbolts next home game will be on Friday, November 12 at 7:00pm CT as they host the Knoxville Ice Bears.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), buy online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or buy tickets in person at the Ford Center Box Office.

After killing off a 5-on-3 Peoria Power Play, Cole Stallard scored the opening goal for Evansville on a rebound at 5:10 of the first period.  Peter De Coppi extended the lead to 2-0 on a Peoria turnover, unassisted at 3:46 of the second period.  The 2nd period would also feature two fights, starting with Hayden Hulton vs. Peoria’s Alex Basey at 7:22, instigated by Basey.  The second fight would feature TJ Dockery standing his ground and sticking up for a teammate against Alec Hagaman.  Peoria would score their lone goal at 13:50, by Mitchell McPherson on a rebound.  The lone 3rd period goal was scored into an empty net by Cameron Cook, assisted by Josh Adkins at the 18:01 mark.

Stallard scored a goal and assist, while Cook and De Coppi scored one goal each.  Brian Billett stopped 23 of 24 shots faced for his fifth win of the season.  The Thunderbolts next face Peoria on Saturday, November 6th at the Peoria Civic Center, face-off at 7:15PM CT.

The Thunderbolts are currently competing in their fifth season in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League).  Season tickets are less than $9 per game.  To order your tickets for this season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional

hockey team.  The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the Southern Professional Hockey

League (SPHL).  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of

VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

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