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Vincennes University’s Blazer 91.1 WVUB Wins Broadcast Award For COVID-19 Coverage

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Vincennes University’s Blazer 91.1 WVUB Wins Broadcast Award For COVID-19 Coverage
VINCENNES, Ind., November 16, 2021 – Vincennes University’s Blazer 91.1 WVUB has received a Spectrum Award for “Best COVID-19 Initiatives” presented by the Indiana Broadcasters Association.
The radio station won in Radio Market Two for the coverage and community service provided by the staff throughout the pandemic.
“I am so proud of our team and our response during the pandemic,” WVUB-FM Promotions Director and On-Air Host Rebecca Clark-Duckworth said. “We were able to find ways to help meet the needs of our community and keep our listeners connected during a time of complete disconnect from everything normal that we knew.”
Blazer 91.1 WVUB provided many opportunities for listeners to interact safely and connect with the community.
It spotlighted heroes in the healthcare industry with Healthcare Highlights and aired promos recognizing all area hospitals.
As local businesses started to re-open after the shutdown, the Blazer created a “Back In Business” page free of charge to all large and small area businesses to list their new operating hours and guidelines.
Last December, the station partnered with the City of Vincennes to present “Christmas in the Park” in place of the annual downtown holiday parade. Floats were displayed throughout Gregg Park, allowing the community to drive safely through and enjoy. The Blazer also partnered with Helping His Hands Food Pantry and asked listeners to bring non-perishable items to the event. Staff and volunteers in proper personal protective equipment collected canned goods and monetary donations. The station also broadcasted two hours of wall-to-wall holiday music for listeners to enjoy as they drove the route of the parked parade.
Earlier this year, the Blazer partnered with the Vincennes Parks Department for the annual Family Valentine Dance. Instead of an in-person event, the station produced a two-hour block of dance music and hosted the Parks Department to help deejay the event in the studio. The Parks Department donated aquatic center passes as listeners texted in while the ‘Virtual Family Valentine Dance” was on the air.
“I am especially proud of our radio team winning this award because of the circumstances involved,” WVUB-FM/WFML-FM General Manager Kevin Watson said. “While dealing with the pandemic on a daily basis, both personally and professionally, the team was still able to put together a series of community-facing events that helped our listeners and supporters in a number of tangible and innovative ways. While working in remote, hybrid, and in-person settings across several platforms, the radio staff elevated broadcasting and technology to new levels of service.”
Blazer 91.1 WVUB was also a finalist in two other categories: Station of the Year and Local Community Involvement for its Shopping Cart Showdown event.
The Blazer 91.1 WVUB is part of the VU Broadcasting Program. In addition to a staff of professional broadcasters, students experience real-world learning through the program. VU Broadcasting offers state-of-the-art hands-on opportunities that provide students actual experience. Students host on-air television and radio broadcasts such as nightly newscasts on Vincennes PBS-WVUT and produce content for WVUB and WVUT.
At VU, students learn from award-winning faculty and staff who make an outstanding difference in the classroom, at the University, and in the community.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE IN EVANSVILLE AREA

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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE IN EVANSVILLE AREA
Administrative Assistant
SWIRCA & More – Evansville, IN
$11.50 an hour
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. SWIRCA & More is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant to help with coordinate…
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6 days ago
Administrative Assistant
Townsquare Media 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Scan and send Accounts Payable Invoices. This position is responsible for providing front line support to our sales department in both pre-sale and post-sale…
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Office Manager
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
The Office Manager is responsible for the leadership, direction, coordination and management of the daily clerical operations and personnel of the medical…
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Umbach & Associates, LLP CPAs – Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN 47715: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred). High school or equivalent (Preferred).
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Administrative Assistant / Operations Spec, Maintenance
Waste Management 3.4/5 rating – Evansville, IN
As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Provides clerical and administrative support to departmental Managers, and assists in…
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Innovative Staff Solutions, Inc. 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
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The ideal candidate will have previous administrative/office experience, good typing skills, and a strong attention to detail. Handle all incoming phone calls.
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Front Desk Agent-Hyatt Place
General Hotels Corporation 2.8/5 rating – Evansville, IN
As part of this job, this individual is required to: demonstrate good computer skills; accurately handle cash and charges; stand for long periods of time;…
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Legal Secretary
Cox Law Office – Evansville, IN
$10 – $15 an hour
Position responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and scanning documents. Prior experience at a law firm is preferred but not…
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Lead Medical Office Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Flexible work schedules – There are a variety of full, part-time and supplemental positions along with varying shifts in our health system.
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U.S. Surveyor, Inc. – Evansville, IN
$15 an hour
Responsive employer
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Branch Office Administrator – Newburgh, IN
Edward Jones 3.8/5 rating – Newburgh, IN
A compensation package that includes bonus potential, profit sharing, 401k (US) or Group RRSP (Canada), and comprehensive and competitive health benefits.
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Receptionist Temporary
Majestic Care of Newburgh – Newburgh, IN
POSITION SUMMARY: The Receptionist provides general office support and direct communication. Receive and route a high volume of calls through the switchboard…
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Administrative Assistant
AFCO Performance Group – Boonville, IN
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If you are looking for a family-like atmosphere, in a climate-controlled environment, plus competitive compensation, health, dental and vision insurance, long…
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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: Full Time – 72, Day/Evening.
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Toyota Service Cashier/ Receptionist
Kenny Kent Toyota 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$11 – $13 an hour
Full time employees ( 35 hours a week and above), will be eligible for medical benefits after 60 days; both full and part time employee enjoy immediate 401k…
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Executive Assistant – Primary Care Services – Sign on and Relo!
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium 3.5/5 rating – United States
$30 – $34 an hour
Generous Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance!*. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and…
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Contract and Data Management Specialist/Data Entry
Medical Staffing Solutions 3.5/5 rating – Evansville, IN
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74th Annual Poultry Donation At Indiana Statehouse

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INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 17, 2021) — Gov. Eric Holcomb, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and ISDA Director Bruce Kettler will participate in the 74th Indiana State Poultry Association‘s annual poultry donation. This event is a tradition that highlights the significance of agriculture in Indiana and the generosity of the state’s poultry producers.

WHAT

74th Indiana State Poultry Association annual poultry donation

WHO

  • Gov. Eric Holcomb
  • Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch
  • Bruce Kettler, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director
  • Rebecca Joniskan, President of the Indiana State Poultry Association

WHEN

Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET

WHERE

Indiana Statehouse – South Atrium. (200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204)

Local Loco Model RR IS BACK

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New PFAS Program Focuses On Firefighter Safety

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Safety is the common thread in everything we do, from our building and regulated device inspections to the high-quality training provided to firefighters across the state. When it comes to Indiana law, the wellbeing of firefighters and all public safety personnel stands at the center of all legislative priorities supported by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS).

That is why as of June 2020, the use of dangerous Class B firefighting foam for training was prohibited by the Indiana General Assembly due to the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS). Science has shown these materials can cause adverse health effects in people. Too many firefighters today face additional health hazards beyond the daily risks of their jobs, and this is an unnecessary risk for these public servants.

As a result, IDHS and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have launched a program to collect PFAS foam from Indiana fire agencies. The state is offering the free pickup and disposal of any stockpiled PFAS foam in order to prevent any future health hazards to firefighters.

This important program will roll out in phases.

  1. Indiana fire agencies and airports are asked to report any remaining PFAS foam they may have at their agencies or on their trucks through this online survey form. This will help determine the scale of the program and develop strategies to remove the material. This phase has been active for a few weeks now.
  2. In the coming weeks, a third-party vendor will schedule a time to visit your agency, remove the material and dispose of the foam in an environmentally safe way, not only reducing risk but also saving departments thousands of dollars in disposal fees. You can download a promotional poster for the effort here.

Currently, a mechanism is not in place to replace the foam with a safer alternative. However, the free disposal of this PFAS foam will save fire agencies money in the end. Potential options to explore include donations from local industry, grant funding or a regional purchasing cooperative.

A couple things to state clearly: this is a no-strings-attached program. Agencies with PFAS foam will not be penalized. The sole purpose of this program is to collect and dispose of this material and remove it safely from all Indiana fire training sites. Plenty of alternatives can replace the PFAS foam in your inventory and eliminate safety concerns for fire agencies.

Other surrounding states have implemented similar PFAS foam collection initiatives, and all have been very successful. This is a temporary program, so all fire agencies are asked to complete the survey form as soon as possible (only once per agency).

Thank you for helping to ensure fire training in Indiana remains safe and innovative while protecting all Hoosiers.

Sincerely,

Thacker-Signature

Joel M. Thacker
Indiana State Fire Marshal

 

Felony Charges For Vanderburgh County

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Spencer Christian Cordell

  Count 1 – Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Public Safety Official : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Battery Against a Public Safety Official : 6F : Pending

London Marie Purvis

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

Javad Madev Carter

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Pregnant Woman : 5F : Pending

Deangeliq McRath

  Count 1 – Rape : 3F : Pending
  Count 2 – Rape : 3F : Pending
  Count 3 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending

Keith E Perkins

  Count 1 – Invasion of Privacy : 6F : Pending

Wyatt James Derrico

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

Elijah Rayne Scott

  Count 1 – Criminal Confinement : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Domestic Battery : AM : Pending
  Count 3 – Criminal Mischief : BM : Pending

Dylan Michael Schnitzler

  Count 1 – Criminal Confinement : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Strangulation : 6F : Pending
  Count 3 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending
  Count 4 – (Attempt) Obstruction of Justice : 6F : Pending
  Count 5 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending
  Count 6 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

Ethan Lee Ferguson

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

Grover Edsel Lampkin

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

Nathan Wayne Robertson

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

Ciara Dawn Winstead

  Count 1 – Criminal Recklessness : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

David Wayne Slaton

  Count 1 – HC – Possession of Methamphetamine : 5F : Pending
  Count 2 – Possession of a Controlled Substance : AM : Pending
  Count 3 – Possession of Marijuana : BM : Pending

Trevor West Arvin

  Count 1 – Resisting Law Enforcement : 6F : Pending
  Count 2 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending
  Count 3 – Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated : CM : Pending

Jeffrey Lynn Fike

  Count 1 – Domestic Battery : 6F : Pending

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Vanderburgh County Commissioners Announce  First Amendment to the American Rescue Plan (ARP)  Coronavirus Local Recovery Fund Utilization Plan 

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EVANSVILLE, IN. (November 17, 2021) – The Vanderburgh County Commission announce the First Amendment to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Coronavirus Local Recovery Fund Utilization Plan for nearly $5.95-million-dollars in Water and Sewer Infrastructure Projects. 

The projects include: 

1. Woods Avenue/Franklin Street/Elm Street drainage Improvements – $500,000 

The County will allocate and spend Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for Woods Avenue/Franklin Street/Elm Street. This neighborhood is an example of an area that is experiencing routine flooding as a result of more frequent precipitation events. The planned scope of work for this project is the installation of storm sewers that would replace existing undersized storm sewers where none currently exist. The use of Fiscal Recovery Funds on this project will provide an investment in infrastructure that will assist in meeting the critical need for improvements to existing storm sewer infrastructure in western Vanderburgh County. 

2. Kansas Road Storm Sewers, Phase 2 – $550,000 

The County will allocate and spend Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) for Kansas Road Storm Sewers, Phase 2. Kansas road is being reconstructed between Petersburgh Road and Cayes Drive, which is a length of approximately 0.67 miles. The scope of work for this project includes improvements in the inadequate stormwater drainage system due to increased development combined with more intense rainfall events. Due to increasing costs and reductions in revenue, sufficient funding is not currently available to complete this project. The use of Fiscal Recovery Funds on this project will allow for the project to move forward and provide new drainage systems which will reduce the frequency of flooding, and improve the safety of the road. 

3. Boonville-New Harmony Road Storm Sewer – $1.9 Million 

The County will allocate and spend One Million Nine Hundred Dollars ($1,900,000.00) for Boonville-New Harmony Road Storm Sewers. Boonville-New Harmony Road is being restricted between Petersburg Road and State Road 57, which is the length of approximately one mile. The scope of the work for this project includes improvements in the inadequate stormwater drainage system due to increased development combined with more intense rainfall events. 305 ADMINISTRATION BLDG. • N.W. M. L. KING JR. BLVD. • CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX • EVANSVILLE IN 47708 PHONE: 812-435-5241 FAX: 812-435-5963 

Because of the increasing costs and reductions in revenue, sufficient funding is not currently available to complete this project. The use of Fiscal Recovery Funds on this project will allow for the project to move forward and to install new storm sewers on the road to upgrade the drainage systems, reduce the frequency of flooding, and improve the safety of the road. 

4. Boonville-New Harmony Road – Interstate 69 Sanitary Sewer – $3.0 Million 

The County will allocate and spend Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) for the Boonville-New Harmony Road – Interstate 69 Sanitary Sewer. The west side of Interstate 69 is not currently served by sanitary sewers. The residential properties near this interchange are currently on septic systems. The use of Fiscal Recovery Funds will provide a lift station in the southwest quadrant of the interchange, as well as approximately one thousand six hundred (1,600) feet of gravity sewer which will allow numerous existing homes to connect to a sanitary sewer, thereby eliminating possible storm sewer contamination associated with the discharge existing septic systems and will make the west side of the interchange more desirable for commercial growth. 

“These new and current water and sewer infrastructure projects are vital to our community. They will help numerous neighborhoods and facilities, such as schools and churches,” stated Commissioner Ben Shoulders. 

“The sewer infrastructure projects are a necessary part of making Vanderburgh County a thriving community to live and do business in,” stated Commissioner Jeff Hatfield. 

“I appreciate the opportunity to invest in water and sewer infrastructure to meet the needs of these areas. These projects will bring these areas up to current standards while decreasing the frequency of flooding and increasing the safety of the roads,” stated Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave. 

This Commission has taken the necessary steps to build a solid foundation for infrastructure in Vanderburgh County. This project is a direct result of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding Vanderburgh County received. 

USI Women’s Hoops roll past Davenport in regional bout

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball got scoring contributions from 11 different players as it rolled past Midwest Region opponent Davenport University, 86-59, in its home-opener Tuesday evening at Screaming Eagles Arena.

Senior guard Ashley Hunter (Flossmoor, Illinois) scored a game-high 17 points and sophomore forward Meredith Raley (Haubstadt, Indiana) had 16 points and a game-high seven rebounds to lead the Screaming Eagles, who improved to 2-1 with the victory.

USI busted the game wide open in the opening period as it used an 18-2 run to turn a 5-3 advantage into a commanding 18-point lead The Eagles, who led 28-10 after the first period, used an 11-3 run to close the first half with a comfortable 48-23 lead.

Junior forward Hannah Haithcock (Washington Courthouse, Ohio) added 14 points for the Eagles, who led by as much as 33 points late in the third period before settling on the 27-point win. Junior guard Tori Handley (Jeffersonville, Indiana) added nine points, all of which came in the first 10 minutes of the contest.

Junior guard Ajai Simmons had 12 points to lead the Panthers, while senior guard Loni Sales chipped in 11 points.

The Eagles return to action Saturday at noon (CST) when they take on Midwest Region opponent Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, Michigan. The Cardinals, who visit Tiffin University Thursday, are 3-0 following a 52-49 road win over Ohio Dominican University Tuesday night.

USI returns to Screaming Eagles Arena November 24 at 1 p.m. when it hosts preseason No. 8 Ashland University.

Kuhlman scores career-high in home victory

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Aces defeat DePauw at the Ford Center

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Evan Kuhlman drained five 3-pointers on his way to a career-high of 23 points to lift the University of Evansville men’s basketball team to a 69-58 victory over DePauw at the Ford Center on Tuesday evening.

Kuhlman’s previous scoring mark was 21 points last season against UNI.  He was 8-for-13 from the floor while connecting on five of his seven attempts from outside for the Purple Aces (2-2).  Jawaun Newton scored 15 points, hitting seven out of eight shots from inside the arc.  Shamar Givance and Noah Frederking recorded 11 points apiece.  Frederking went 3-of-4 from 3-point range while Givance led the way with seven assists.  Newton and Preston Phillips recorded six rebounds apiece.

“What I have learned is that teams like Mount St. Joseph and DePauw make you work hard for a long time.  Their offenses are very efficient, so they really test your defense,” Evansville head coach Todd Lickliter exclaimed.  “I think this was a good learning experience for us.”

Shamar Givance did it all in the first half, finishing with 6 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds to help the Aces take a 36-35 halftime edge.  Givance assisted on the first two field goals of the night as UE hit three of its first five attempts to take an 8-4 lead.  The Tigers fought back to take their first lead of the day – 9-8 – six minutes into the game.  The third helper of the game saw Givance find Kuhlman for a basket that put UE back on top.

A tenacious DePauw squad fought back with a 10-2 run to take a 19-12 advantage midway through the opening 20 minutes.  Facing a 7-point deficit, UE began its road back with a triple by Antoine Smith Jr., but another triple by DePauw put them back up by a 26-19 tally with seven minutes on the clock.

Over the final portion of the half, the Aces were able to connect on 7 of their final 11 shots to go back in front at the break.  A 9-2 run saw UE tie it up at 28-28 inside of the 5-minute mark on a layup from Jawaun Newton.  Inside the final minute, it was Newton who gave the Aces the lead, knocking down a triple to send UE to halftime with a 36-35 lead.

DePauw retook the lead in the first possession of the second half, taking a pair of 3-point leads.  Each time they did, it was Gage Bobe finding Evan Kuhlman for a 3-pointer to tie it up.  With the score knotted at 42-42, Blaise Beauchamp hit consecutive baskets to give the Aces a 46-42 lead before Givance found Noah Frederking for a triple just past the 13-minute mark to make it a 5-point game at 49-44.

With 8:34 left in the contest, Frederking was true from outside once again, giving UE its first double figure lead at 59-48.  The Tigers did not go away quietly, closing to within six tallies, but the Aces were able to hold strong to clinch the 69-58 win and improve to 2-0 at home.  DePauw (1-2) was led by Elijah Hales’ 18 points with Grant Niego finishing with 12.

UE shot a season-high 53.8% in the victory while outrebounding the Tigers by a final of 29-23.  The Aces were credited with 16 assists while turning the ball over just eight times.

On Saturday, the Aces will take on UCF in a 1 p.m. game at the Ford Center before traveling to the Gulf Coast Showcase in Fort Myers, Fla.

 

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