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University of Evansville to Break Ground on the Freeland Clubhouse

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University of Evansville to Break Ground on the Freeland Clubhouse

EVANSVILLE, IND. (01/14/2025) Media Advisory from University of Evansville.

WHO: Major League Baseball (MLB) Colorado Rockies Pitcher Kyle Freeland and his wife Ashley ’15, UE Head Baseball Coach Wes Carroll, UE President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz, and UE Director of Athletics Dr. Kenneth “Ziggy” Siegfried.

WHAT: The University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for The Freeland Clubhouse, made possible by a record-breaking $3 million gift from UE alumni Kyle ’15 and Ashley ’15 Freeland. The facility will include a locker room, coaching staff offices, and a lounge, serving as a cornerstone of UE’s athletics strategic plan, Pathway to Excellence.

WHEN: 2:00 p.m. CST on Friday, January 24, 2025.

WHERE: German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium on the University of Evansville campus.

BURTON FILES HB 1349 IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE GREATER HOUSING STABILITY FOR HOOSIERS

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BURTON FILES HB 1349 IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE GREATER HOUSING STABILITY FOR HOOSIERS
 
INDIANAPOLIS – This week kicked off the official start of the 2025 legislative session. State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) has filed House Bill 1349, which would require the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to provide detailed information on its housing stability programs within its annual report. 
 
Burton released the following statement regarding HB 1349:
 
“With the skyrocketing cost of housing, many Hoosier families are struggling to find safe, quality and affordable homes. It’s crucial we have a clear understanding of how our existing housing programs are impacting families in need. To effectively address Indiana’s housing shortage, we must increase state investment, continue to align housing and economic development efforts, and tailor programs to meet Hoosier’s unique needs. This particular piece of legislation will help us better understand existing state program effectiveness. And, if needed, we can make the necessary adjustments to best serve all Hoosiers and their housing needs, including first-time homebuyers.”

Rep. McNamara’s bill to protect first responders during traumatic incident debriefing moves to the House

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Rep. McNamara’s bill to protect first responders during traumatic incident debriefing moves to the House

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 16, 2025) – State Rep. Wendy McNamara’s (R-Evansville) bill to protect the confidentiality of first responders during debriefing after a traumatic event passed out of committee this week and now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration.

McNamara said through House Bill 1118, any first responder receiving critical incident services management (CISM) debriefing would not be compelled to disclose any of those conversations in a civil, criminal or administrative proceeding.

McNamara said CISM debriefings are used for first responders after they face a traumatic experience while in the field. These sessions can help the first responder process the events, so they do not face long-term adverse mental health effects.

“Our first responders face a variety of intense and dangerous situations,” McNamara said. “These debriefings can be vital to the mental health of Hoosier law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical providers and others, and they should not be required to discuss these private conversations.”

Additionally, through the bill, first responders receiving CISM services or their employer would not be held liable for damages in court based on their communication, unless the error demonstrates wanton, willful or intentional misconduct.

McNamara said this bill would incentivize first responders to use CISM services without fear that they’ll have to later disclose what they discussed during these mental health conversations.

First responders face PTSD and depression at a rate five times higher than the civilian population, according to the Ruderman Family Foundation. To help those who face constant emergencies, Indiana has more than 40 CISM teams, according to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, comprised of trained peer volunteers who can offer care at the scene or counsel for responders afterwards.

House Bill 1118 now moves to the House for further consideration. To learn more about the bill and to follow session, visit iga.in.gov.

EWSU Community Conversation on Lead & Drinking Water

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EWSU Community Conversation on Lead & Drinking Water

Tap Drinking Water Quality Sampling Program for Elementary Schools and Childcare Facilities

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) is preparing to launch a tap water quality sampling program for all elementary schools and childcare facilities built before 2014 served by the Utility. The program is in response to new Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The new rule requires utilities to identify and remove all private water service lines that are compromised by lead by November 1, 2037.

Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups. Infants and children can have decreases in IQ and attention span. Minimizing lead exposure is the shared responsibility of EWSU and our community.

EWSU will begin sampling and testing drinking water taps at childcare facilities and elementary schools this Spring. To ensure broad participation in the program, childcare and elementary school representatives are encouraged to complete and submit an intake survey form at www.ewsu.com/EducationalFacilitySurvey and attend a Community Conversation about lead and drinking water. The meeting will be held on Saturday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Sunrise Pump Station, 1200 Waterworks Road.

Meeting attendees will receive a brief presentation on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements and learn more about EWSU’s tap water sampling program. Questions are welcome at the meeting and may be submitted in advance at www.ewsu.com/contact. The meeting will be streamed live at www.ewsu.com and a recording of the meeting will be available later on the website. For more information about lead and drinking water, visit www.ewsu.com/LeadSafety.

Warrick Humane Society Sweet or Spooky: Valentine Shirt Fundraiser!

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Sweet or Spooky: Valentine Shirt Fundraiser!

Whether you are feeling sweet or spooky this Valentine’s season, Warrick Humane
Society has a shirt fundraiser for you! Now through Jan 25th our limited-edition Valentine shirts are available for pre-order. All shirts will be ready for pick up starting February 5th, in time for Valentine’s Day. Rock rescue style and support Warrick Humane Society’s mission today.

Event Highlights:
● Pre-order: Shirts are available for pre-order through January 25th.
● Pick-up: Pick-up starts February 5th, in time for you to wear your shirt on
Valentine’s Day! Pick-up is anytime during our open hours, which are Wednesday-
Thursday 12-7 and Friday-Sunday 12-4.
● Customizable: Shirts are available in several color and size options. Both adult and
youth sizes are available. Choose between our sweet or spooky designs!
● Support Rescue: All proceeds go to Warrick Humane Society and help us continue to
care for homeless dogs and cats in our community.
● How to Order: Ordering is easy! Just use this link: https://onecau.se/_89qkp1

About Warrick Humane Society: Warrick Humane Society, a no-kill shelter located in Newburgh, Indiana. It was founded in 1983 by a handful of dedicated volunteers who rescued lost, injured and neglected animals.

Since WHS opened their building in 1997 and began actively working with Animal Control agencies and other rescue organizations, WHS has saved thousands of animals and placed them in loving homes. Warrick Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) no-kill rescue dedicated to improving companion animals’ lives. WHS does not receive any funding from taxes or any national organizations. WHS is funded entirely by individual and corporate donations, bequests, grants and fundraising events. Because all animals adopted by WHS are
spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites and microchipped as well as receiving any other special care they may need, finding enough funding is always a challenge.

Agenda for Parks Board Meeting January 22, 2025

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
ROOM 307, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025

NOON
AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
3. MEETING MEMORANDUM DECEMBER 4, 2024.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
N/A
5. OLD BUSINESS
N/A
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Permission to issue a request for proposals for a Construction Manager as
Contractor (CMC) agreement for various projects specified in the 2024 Parks Bond. – Crook
b. Request Re: Permission to seek bids for phase two of Next Level Trail. – Bouseman
c. Request Re: Permission to seek quotes for repaving Howell Park entrance and adjacent to
Par 3 entry.- Bouseman
d. Request Re: Permission to seek quotes to remove hazardous trees at various parks properties
already approved by the Tree Advisory Board. -Bouseman
e. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comment.
7. REPORTS
Danielle Crook- Executive Director
8. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
9. ADJOURN

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.

Harrison named OVC Player & Newcomer of the Week​​​​​​​

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Harrison named OVC Player & Newcomer of the Week​​​​​​​

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana junior guard Damoni Harrison has been recognized as the Ohio Valley Conference Player and Newcomer of the Week awards. The weekly awards are voted on by the OVC’s communications directors.

The awards are the first of Harrison’s career and the first for USI Men’s Basketball since the 2022-23 season. Harrison also is the first Screaming Eagle to win both the Player and Newcomer of the Week awards since Trevor Lakes in December 2022.

In the two games at Liberty Arena last week, Harrison averaged a team-best 26.0 points per game, posting a season-high 26 points in the win over Lindenwood University, 80-73, and Western Illinois University, 78-66. He also was second on the team with 8.0 rebounds per game, while posting three assists and recording a steal in 74 minutes of action (37.0 minutes per game).

Harrison started the week with a season-high 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Eagles to the win over Lindenwood. The double-double also was the first of the season for Harrison, who was eight-of-16 from the field, three-of-five from beyond the arc, and seven-of-nine from the stripe.

The junior guard finished the week by leading USI to the victory over WIU by matching his season-high 26 points. He was 11-of-19 from the field, including a pair of three-point field goals, and two-of-two from the line.

For the season, Harrison is second on the team with 14.9 points per game and third on the Eagles with 5.2 rebounds per contest. He is shooting 45.8 percent from the field (97-212), 41.8 from beyond the arc (33-79), and 80.8 percent from the charity stripe (42-52). The junior guard also has scored in double-digits 14 times and scored 20-of-more points five times.

Harrison and the Eagles (8-10, 3-5 OVC) are on the road this week, visiting Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Eastern Illinois University Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Both games can be viewed on ESPN+ and heard on ESPN 97.7FM and The Spin 95.7 FM.

Kelley earns first MVC Freshman of the Week honor

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Kelley earns first MVC Freshman of the Week honor
Kelley is the second Purple Aces freshman to be recognized
ST. LOUIS – After back-to-back career games freshman point guard Avery Kelley (Evansville, Ind. / Memorial HS) is the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week.
Setting multiple offensive career highs in two games last week Kelley was selected as the Valley Freshman of the Week by conference office staff on Monday afternoon. She was the leading scorer for the Purple Aces in their game against Missouri State. Kelley was also the second leading scorer for UE in the team’s first conference win of 2025 over Southern Illinois on Sunday.
Evansville had a limited bench in its game against the Lady Bears and Kelley shined with increased minutes. Through 31 minutes on the floor, she had a team-high 18 points along with adding five rebounds. Kelley was also the only Ace to record multiple assists and steals on Friday in the loss. Her performance battling Missouri State was Kelley’s best shooting game with an overall shooting percentage of 76.9% including being a perfect four of four from the free throw line.
Kelley had a similar performance on Sunday, scoring 18 points for the second game in a row. She has now had double-figure scoring outings in her last three games. Kelley made a career-high three triples against the Salukis and had her second game this season making seven free throws on eight attempts. Away from scoring Kelley grabbed three boards, assisted on four baskets, and grabbed one steal.
In two games Kelley scored just over 25% of UE’s points in the team’s return to Meeks Family Fieldhouse. She averaged 28.5 minutes, 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game over the weekend.
Kelley is now Evansville’s second freshman to earn Freshman of the Week honors. Teammate Camryn Runner has been the MVC Freshman of the Week six times in 10 weeks. The Aces have now earned seven of the 11 possible weekly awards for players in their first year of collegiate basketball.

This Week at USI

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This week’s activities at USI

11 a.m. Monday, January 20

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

USI 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.

 

7 p.m. Thursday, January 23

Cohen to present as USI Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series Speaker 

The University will host the third annual Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, in the Performance Center, located on the USI campus. The 2025 speaker is Judy Cohen, former Chief Acquisitions Curator at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The presentation is open to the public at no charge.

SAVE THE DATE

January 30

USI Romain College of Business to host Interim President Steven Bridges for “Two Chapters for Life” presentation

Steven J. Bridges ’89 M’95, USI Interim President, will present Two Chapters for Life at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 30 in the Business and Engineering Center Atrium. This presentation is hosted by the Romain College of Business and is sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi’s Lambda Mu chapter and Accounting and Professional Services Club, an Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) student chapter. It is open to the public at no charge.

 

Begins February 3

USI Romain College of Business VITA Program to offer free tax prep

Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), USI students in the Romain College of Business will provide free federal and state income tax preparation on Monday evenings, February 3 through March 24. The annual service is open to students, faculty, staff and the general public.

February 4, 11 and 18

USI to host Crappie University 2025, Crappie Fishing’s newest insights

USI Outreach and Engagement is hosting Crappie University 2025; Crappie Fishing’s Newest Insights, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, February 4, 11 and 18 in the Wright Administration Building, Room WA2. This three-night event, taught by crappie fishing experts and guides, will provide important details about local waters and effective techniques for catching crappie in the Indiana region.

February 28

USI to host Health Professions Day for high school students February 28

The University of Southern Indiana Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions is hosting a Health Professions Day for high school juniors and seniors exploring careers in healthcare on Friday, February 28.

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