Ivy Tech Plans Program of Study Discussion for EVSC Families

10/22/2025

Evansville, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Evansville is planning a series of discussions with EVSC families about career options and the 42 different programs of study offered in-person at Ivy Tech.

The first of the Unlock Your Future series will be on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library – Central Library Location, 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Not only is this a good opportunity for juniors and seniors in high school, but also for middle school students as they consider their high school pathway. It is free and open to all and will be held in the large meeting room, upstairs at Central Library.

It will be offered through Ivy Tech’s IvyGo initiative, which travels to locations in the community to meet with interested individuals. This event will discuss the programs and careers in Advanced Automation and Robotics, and Engineering.

No. 2/9 Hoosiers Ready for Quick Kentucky Road Trip

10/22/2025

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana swimming and diving returns to action with a dual meet at Kentucky Wednesday (Oct. 22) inside the Lancaster Aquatic Center.

The meet is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET, and fans can stream the action via the SEC Network+ digital platform.

MEET INFO

Wednesday, Oct. 22 • 10 a.m. ET

Lancaster Aquatic Center • Lexington, Ky.

Opponent: Kentucky

Live Results (Swimming): Meet Mobile (App)

Live Results (Diving): divemeets.com

Live Stream: SEC Network+

OF NOTE…

HOOSIERS SWEEP LA DUAL MEETS

Indiana swimming and diving won all five duals meets during the two-day USC Invitational October 10-11.

The Hoosiers swept the four relays and won 18 individual events. Three IU swimmers – freshman Liberty Clark, junior Miranda Grana and senior Zalán Sárkány – won all three of their individual events. Twelve Hoosiers captured NCAA qualifying times and seven IU divers picked up NCAA zone qualifying scores on the springboards. The Indiana men won 15 of 17 swimming events while holding No. 14 Texas A&M and No. 17 USC to double-digit team scores.

IU captured four of the six available conference weekly awards, sweeping the Big Ten Swimmer of the Week and Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors for the cycle.

HOOSIERS FILL U.S. NATIONAL TEAMS

A total of 21 Americans with ties to the Indiana swimming and diving program have qualified for their respective national teams.

Twelve Hoosiers feature in USA Swimming’s 2025-26 national team, including Alexei Avakov, Brian Benzing, Mariah Denigan, Travis Gulledge, Lilly King, Matt King, Josh Matheny, Van Mathias, Owen McDonald, Anna Peplowski, Aaron Shackell and Jassen Yep. Avakov, Gulledge, McDonald and Shackell will compete for Indiana during the 2025-26 NCAA season.

Nine more Hoosiers earned selections to USA Diving’s High Performance Squads in May: Andrew Capobianco, Josh Hedberg, Quinn Henninger, Carson Tyler (Tier 1), Lily Witte (Tier 2) as well as Dash Glasberg, Ella Roselli, Joshua Sollenberger and Maxwell Weinrich (Tier 3). Hedberg, Witte, Glasberg, Roselli, Sollenberger and Witte are all members of the NCAA roster.

Halloween Hoopla Set for Oct. 30 at Ivy Tech Community College

10/22/2025

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Evansville is planning its annual Halloween Hoopla, on Oct. 30 from 3-5 p.m., on the main campus located at 3501 N. First Avenue in Evansville. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are asked to enter through Door C on the Colonial Avenue side of the campus.

Families are invited to dress up in costume and participate in “Board Games Come to Life” which will include Halloween-themed giveaways, fun activities featuring different departments and student organizations, as well as indoor Trick or Treating, throughout the building.

This outreach activity is sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Staff Council.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

10/22/2025

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Two Aces finish in top ten at Braun Intercollegiate

10/22/2025

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Aces finish in sixth place

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Kate Petrova and Elizabeth Mercer recorded top ten finishes to complete the Braun Intercollegiate on Tuesday at Oak Meadow Country Club.

Petrova led the Purple Aces as she finished in a tie for fifth place with a 153. She finished Tuesday’s final round with an 80. Mercer wrapped up the final 18 holes with a 79. Combined with Monday’s score of 76, Mercer tied for the seventh position with a 154.

Jane Grankina was third on the team coming home in a tie for 24^th place. Following an 80 on Monday, Grankina posted a 79 in the last round. She finished the weekend with a 15-over 159. Trinity Dubbs and Haley Hughes rounded out Evansville’s team efforts. Dubbs lowered her score by five strokes in the second round shooting an 80. She tied for 42^nd with a 165. Hughes also had a lower score on Tuesday. After recording an 86 to open the event, Hughes carded an 83 on Tuesday to tie for 52^nd with a 169.

Adeline Wittmer and Mia Cruz competed as individuals. Wittmer completed both days with scores of 87 while Cruz registered a 90 in the final 18 holes for her low score of the tournament.

Belmont took the team championship along with having the top two individuals. The Bruins finished at 23-over for the tournament to defeat UIC and Indian Hills CC by 27 strokes. Evansville came in sixth place at 55-over. Chloe Tarkany of BU was the medalist. Following a 73 on Monday, she finished with an even 72 on Tuesday to wrap up the tournament at 1-over. She bested teammate Sloan Biddle by two strokes.

UE completes the fall slate at Lipscomb in two weeks.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

10/22/2025

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

10/22/2025

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BURTON TO HOST “UNITED VOICES, HOOSIERS FIRST!” REDISTRICTING TOWN HALL AND LISTENING SESSION

10/21/2025

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) will host a community town hall and listening session on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, to address mid-decade redistricting efforts by the Statehouse majority and highlight the issues state leaders should be prioritizing instead.

The event will begin with brief remarks and a Q&A on redistricting, followed by an open forum for constituents to share their perspectives on redistricting and other challenges facing their community.

WHO: State Rep. Alex Burton, Former Indiana Senator and U.S. Ambassador to The Holy See Joe Donnelly

WHAT: Redistricting Town Hall and Listening Session

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 | 6-7:30 PM CST

WHERE: Evansville Public Library – McCollough (5115 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN 47715)

Indiana’s Medicare Birthday Rule – A New Opportunity for Medigap Policyholders

10/21/2025

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Beginning January 1, 2026, Indiana will implement a major change to its Medicare supplemental (Medigap) policy regulations through the adoption of the Medicare birthday rule, following the passage of House Bill 1226. This rule introduces a new annual opportunity for eligible Medicare beneficiaries to switch Medigap plans without medical underwriting, offering greater flexibility and potential cost savings.

Having worked with retirees and their families for more than 10 years, I know firsthand how important it is that both beneficiaries and those who support them – spouses, adult children, and individuals with power of attorney – understand how this rule works and how it may impact their financial and healthcare planning.

What Is the Medicare Birthday Rule?

The Medicare birthday rule allows individuals enrolled in a Medigap plan to switch to another plan of the same letter type (e.g., Plan G to Plan G) offered by a different insurance company within 60 days of your birthday – without being subject to medical underwriting.

This means no health screening is required, pre-existing conditions will not affect eligibility or premiums, and beneficiaries can shop for better rates and potentially reduce their monthly costs.

To take advantage of this rule, you must be age 65 or older, currently enrolled in a Medigap plan, and apply to switch plans within the 60-day window of your birthday.

Before this legislation, Indiana residents seeking to change Medigap plans outside of their initial enrollment period typically faced medical underwriting, which could result in higher premiums or denial of coverage due to health status.

Indiana becomes the 10^th state to implement a version of the Medicare birthday rule. Each state’s version varies slightly, but the core principle remains: guaranteed issue rights during a birth-based enrollment window.

While the birthday rule offers clear benefits, it’s important to consider the broader financial implications: Insurance carriers may adjust premiums to offset the risk of guaranteed issue. States with similar rules have seen premium increases over time. Plus, market dynamics could shift, affecting plan availability and pricing.

These factors underscore the importance of reviewing your coverage annually and working with a professional financial advisor to make informed decisions.

What Should You Do?

If you or a loved one is enrolled in a Medigap plan in Indiana:

Mark your birthday month on your calendar for 2026.
Review your current plan and premiums.
Compare offerings from other insurers for the same plan type.
Consult with a licensed Medicare advisor or financial advisor to evaluate your options.

This rule empowers Indiana seniors to make more informed and cost-effective decisions about their healthcare coverage – without the barrier of underwriting.

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