Thunderbolts Annual Teddy Bear Toss Gives Over 2,000 Stuffed Animals to Local Kids

12/09/2024

It was raining Teddy Bears in the Ford Center Saturday night and when all was said and done, fans tossed 2,234 stuffed animals onto the ice to be distributed to kids through local charities.

Evansville Thunderbolts officials say the number of stuffed animals collected during this year’s Teddy Bear Toss is a new record for the team.

Tattoo Club Participates in Toy Drive

12/09/2024

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Ton O Fun Tattoo Club has joined the toy drive for Cedar Hall, offering a flash tattoo discount of $50 for those who donate a toy valued at $20 or more to their toy drive.

The tattoo parlor is joining City Church to collect gifts for the Cedar Hall Christmas Toy Shop! The toys are for the parent shop, allowing families in need to provide Christmas gifts to their children.

To help you determine what to buy, click here for the Amazon wish list. Toys can be shipped directly to City Church, or you can ship the order to your home and take it to the church Welcome Center.

They ask that the toy be new, unwrapped, and not a toy weapon.

Here’s where to find more info: Ton O Fun Tattoo Club’s Toy Drive on their Facebook, and City Church’s Cedar Hall’s Christmas Toy Shop on their website.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

12/09/2024

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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.

Three players score 20+ in UE women’s basketball win over SIUE

12/08/2024

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Three players score 20+ in UE women’s basketball win over SIUE

The Purple Aces are a perfect 3-0 at Meeks Family Fieldhouse

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Evansville women’s basketball team had its highest scoring performance in an 87-74 win over SIUE.

In their return to Meeks Family Fieldhouse after 23 days away the Purple Aces had an explosive offensive performance. Senior guard Júlia Palomo (La Seu d’Urgell, Spain) put up a career performance with 26 points on 78.9% shooting. UE had two other 20+ point scorers against the SIUE Cougars in sophomore forward Maggie Hartwig (Sauk City, Wis. / Sauk Prairie HS) and freshman guard Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind. / Hamilton Heights HS).

“It’s always good to get back on a winning track and get a good home win,” said Head Coach Robyn Scherr after the game. “Of course, every coach has things they want to clean up. But I was really really proud of it and how we played overall. Julia Palomo had a big night. She’s our senior steady guard. She’s having such a good season. A lot of times it doesn’t show up in a wow way on the stat line. But I was excited for her that it was a fairly big wow game for her in only missing two shots.”

Evansville took the lead in the first minute and a half and only trailed two other times over 40 minutes. In the first quarter, the Aces began with a six-point run while ending the quarter with seven points back-to-back. Two made free throws in the final seconds for
Runner had UE in front by two after 10 minutes of play on 77.8% shooting.

Both teams struggled offensively in the second quarter of Sunday’s game. Only 10 points were scored in the first five minutes between either team as they traded made baskets. But Evansville broke out on an 11-5 run to end the half leading 38-30.

The second half of the game started with a back-and-forth pace in the first four minutes. The Aces led by as many as 11 in the third quarter but saw their lead shrink to six with under five minutes. UE was able to respond in the final four minutes of the frame with three made three-pointers and two trips to the free-throw line. Palomo made two treys in the third to get Evansville’s lead up to 15. SIUE made a three to end the quarter as the Aces headed into the fourth leading 59-47.

UE’s double-digit lead was cut into to start the final quarter as the Cougars made back-to-back shots. Evansville countered by getting into the lane, growing the lead to 14 in three and a half minutes. The teams traded shots until SIUE had a three-pointer and a free throw. The game’s final three minutes were spent mostly at the charity stripe as the Aces made 10 free throws. Palomo had the statement play to end the game with two straight fast-break layups with 48 seconds left on the clock. UE beat the Cougars 87-74 after 40 minutes in Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

Along with a career-high offensive performance, Palomo led the team in steals with three. Runner led Evansville on defense, grabbing seven rebounds along with a 21-point performance with 16 made free throws. Hartwig had 24 points for the Aces on offense with six rebounds and drawing eight fouls from SIUE. Freshman guard/forward Elle Synder (Latrobe, Penn. / Greater Latrobe HS) made her collegiate debut against the Cougars for UE while adding six points, five rebounds, and an assist.

Evansville will play its only Power 4 opponent for its next game on Saturday, December 14th. The Aces head to Nashville for the second time this season to play the Vanderbilt Commodores. UE returns to Memorial Gymnasium for the first time in 30 years next weekend with tip-off set for 2 p.m.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

12/08/2024

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12/08/2024

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5 Things to Know About the Santa Claus Postmark

12/08/2024

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It’s been going on since Christmas of 1983 and has become one of the most popular traditions in Santa Claus, Indiana. What is it, you might ask? It’s the annual Santa Claus Postmark, of course!

Here’s what you need to know about the Santa Claus Postmark:

This special picture postmark is different each year. As part of an art class at nearby Heritage Hills High School, upperclassmen are encouraged to submit a design for the Santa Claus Postmark during the spring semester. Finalists are selected and narrowed down to the top design which becomes the featured picture postmark to cancel postage stamps on holiday mail out of the Santa Claus, Indiana, Post Office. The design is revealed in early November. This year’s artist is Aubrey Harpe.
The super special postmark is only offered in December. For 2024, the only post office in the world with Santa’s name will begin offering the postmark on December 2 and it will be available on working days until December 24.
It’s free! That’s right; there is no charge for postmarking. However, don’t forget to apply regular postage to your holiday mail before getting the postmark.
You’ve got options – of course, you can go to the famous, small-town post office to hand cancel your own mail, but you can also mail your Christmas cards to the post office and request the Santa Claus Postmark. Just put your cards in a package (sturdy envelope or box), with postage stamps already on them, and mail to: Postmaster, P.O. Box 9998, Santa Claus, IN 47579-9998. Include a note requesting the postmark and you will be set.
To ensure a good postmark imprint there are a couple of things you can do… allow a space in the stamp area of about 2” by 4” (this goes on top of the regular postage/stamp) and do not enclose large or bulky items inside your mail, like reindeer food or snowflakes.

We can’t wait to get this year’s Santa Claus Postmark on our holiday mail coming from the Visitors Bureau. It’s such a special touch and has even become a collectors’ item for many.

In addition to the Santa Claus Postmark, there’s a ton of family fun going on in December. Check out the upcoming Christmas events happening during the three-weekend Santa Claus Christmas Celebration.

Becker named to Senate committees

12/08/2024

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Becker named to Senate committees

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2024) – State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on three committees for the 124th Indiana General Assembly.

Becker will serve as a member of the following Senate committees:

Health and Provider Services;
Local Government; and
Public Policy.

“Senate committees are essential to the legislative process, as they give lawmakers the ability to further discuss each bill with industry experts and members of the public,” Becker said. “I look forward to serving on these committees and working with my colleagues on legislation this session that will improve our state.”

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.

This Week In Hoosier History: 1909 Final Bricks Laid at Indy Speedway

12/08/2024

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December 8 – December 14

This Week in Indiana History

December 8, 1821 Alexander Ralston publishes his map of Indianapolis, a one-mile square with four diagonal streets and a circle in the middle.

December 8, 1983 President Ronald Reagan gave a speech about education at the Indiana Convention Center.

Reagan

December 9, 1963 Studebaker announced its closing in South Bend. The company had begun more than 100 years earlier with the production of wheelbarrows. They became the world’s largest maker of wagons and carriages and evolved into a major manufacturer of cars and trucks.

December 12, 1958 Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke to a crowd of 4,000 in Indianapolis at Cadle Tabernacle. He said, “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

December 14, 1909 Workers placed the last of 3.2 million ten-pound bricks on the 2 1/2 mile oval track at the Indianapolis Speedway. It has been called “The Brickyard” ever since.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in Indianapolis of Lockerbie Street.