In this week’s episode, Johnny talks about the mess in the 4th Ward where the Democrats held a caucus to determine who replaces Alex Burton on the city council and selected a replacement who some people say doesn’t meet the residency requirements.
BURTON SWORN IN AS INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 77 REPRESENTATIVE
BURTON SWORN IN AS INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 77 REPRESENTATIVE
On Nov. 19, State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) was sworn into the Indiana House of Representatives. A former Evansville City Councilman, Burton is a seasoned community advocate for neighborhood revitalization, equity, food access, youth development and housing.
Burton released the following statement regarding today’s swearing-in ceremony:
“As a newly sworn-in state representative, I want families in Evansville and throughout Indiana to know that they have a champion at the table. Too many Hoosier families are struggling to get by, and our focus in the legislature ought to be about making life better for everyone, not further dividing our communities with hot-button issues that have little impact on their lives. From increasing access to safe, quality and affordable housing to creating pathways to better career opportunities and higher wages, we have our work cut out for us in the state legislature, and I’m ready to get to work.
“I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues in the Indiana House Democratic Caucus as well as lawmakers across the aisle to make Indiana a more prosperous, inviting state for all. It is an honor to serve House District 77 and an honor to be joined by my family today as I begin my new role.”
Braun bill recognizing Medal of Honor recipients sent to President’s desk
Braun bill recognizing Medal of Honor recipients sent to President’s desk to be signed into law
WASHINGTON —Sen. Mike Braun, Sen. Jon Tester, and Sen. Sherrod Brown celebrated the House passage of their bipartisan Mark Our Place Act, which is now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. The bill amends current law to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a headstone, marker, or medallion for Medal of Honor recipients, regardless of their date of death. Currently, this is only available to Medal of Honor recipients that served after 1917.
Rep. Morgan Luttrell introduced the companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
“Our Medal of Honor recipients represent the best America has to offer. They should be honored regardless of when they served. I am proud to see this bill that will memorialize the valor of these American heroes be signed into law.” – Senator Mike Braun
“I’d like to thank everybody involved in the Mark Our Place Act. This is a great bill to recognize the recipients of America’s highest medal for valor, the Medal of Honor, and I fully support it.” – Sergeant First Class Sammy Davis, Medal of Honor recipient 1968
4th Annual Used Cooking Oil Recycling Day Saturday, November 30
4th Annual Used Cooking Oil Recycling Day Saturday, November 30
4th Annual Used Cooking Oil Recycling Day Saturday, November 30Holiday cooking can produce a lot of fats, oils and grease known as FOG. Getting rid of large amounts of FOG can be a problem. Never pour FOG down the drain or flush it down the toilet. That can clog the plumbing inside your home and lead to backups in our sewer system. And dumping FOG on the ground is bad for the environment. Instead, bring your used cooking oil to the 4th Annual Used Cooking Oil Recycling Day. This year, Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) will partner with American Grease and Septic and the City Engineer’s Office to accept used cooking oil from residential customers. The goal is to dispose of FOG properly to protect customers’ pipes and our City’s sewers.Used Cooking Oil Recycling DayWhen: Saturday, November 30Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Where: Sunrise Pump Station, 1200 Riverside Drive“When residents participate in handling their used grease responsibly, not only do they keep it from causing expensive sewer overflows,” said Chris Musack, president of American Grease and Septic, “they are contributing to a true recycling process that supports our transportation and commerce industry. This used grease is fuel that keeps our trucks on the roads and our stores stocked.”A grease waste station will be set up in the parking lot between Sunrise Pump Station and the new skatepark to collect the used oils. The entrance to the parking lot is located across from Shawnee Drive at Veterans Memorial Parkway.(See map below) Only used cooking oils and grease will be accepted, such as canola oil, corn oil, lard, olive oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil, and meat drippings. Petroleum oil waste will not be permitted.
This is a free service for EWSU residential city and county customers only. To learn more about fats, oils and grease prevention, visit ewsu.com/FOG.
ECHO Housing & Community Development Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign
ECHO Housing & Community Development Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign to Ensure “Home Sweet Home for the Holidays” for Formerly Homeless Clients
This Giving Tuesday, on December 3, 2024, ECHO Housing and Community Development invites the community to join its “Home Sweet Home for the Holidays” campaign, a heartwarming initiative to bring the joy of the holiday season to formerly homeless individuals and families in need. With the goal of raising $2,500, this campaign will ensure that every client has a gift to open, filled with essential household items and something special just for them.
Each holiday season, our generous donors bring tremendous joy by contributing thoughtful gifts to our clients. This support is invaluable and truly uplifts those we serve. As the holiday season approaches, there are often gaps in what some individuals receive, creating inconsistencies in the experiences ECHO strives to provide. These disparities impact the sense of connection and care ECHO aims to build with each client. By raising funds through “Home Sweet Home for the Holidays,” the case management team can address these gaps directly with the goal of providing for those formerly homeless residents that typically do not receive anything. This ensures that every person served feels valued, supported, and cared for during the holiday season, allowing ECHO to create a more consistent and impactful experience for all.
“Our case managers see firsthand how powerful it is to present a thoughtfully selected gift to a client filled with essential household items they have worked much of the year to get for themselves,” says Savannah Wood, CEO. “It’s not just a present—it’s an expression of respect, compassion, and support that helps show our appreciation for them as an individual regardless of background. We recognize the importance of others feeling heard, thought of, and valued.”
By providing gifts that include needed items alongside a small personal wanted item, ECHO Housing and Community Development hopes to make the holiday season a little brighter for those who have faced immense challenges. This campaign is an opportunity for the community to contribute meaningfully, helping to provide warmth, comfort, and joy to those who have worked so hard to regain stability in their lives.
Donations for “Home Sweet Home for the Holidays” can be made on our website
or by mailing a check to ECHO Housing, 528 Main Street, Suite 202, Evansville, IN 47708. 100% of the proceeds will be used on this campaign with the results posted on the campaign page as contributions are made.
Every dollar helps create moments of joy, connection, and stability for our clients, reminding them that they are not alone during the holiday season.
MERCYME RETURNS TO THE FORD CENTER
MERCYME ANNOUNCES MERCYME LIVE 2025
WITH ZACH WILLIAMS AND SPECIAL GUEST SAM WESLEY
Tickets on sale Friday, November 22nd via MercyMe.org
MERCYME RETURNS TO THE FORD CENTER ON MARCH 21ST WITH ZACH WILLIAMS AND SAM WESLEY! TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, NOV 22ND AT THE FORD CENTER TICKET OFFICE, TICKETMASTER.COM, AND MERCYME.ORG!
GRAMMY®-nominated band MercyMe has announced their spring 2025 MERCYME LIVE TOUR with Zach Williams and special guest Sam Wesley. Hitting 32 cities March through May, tickets go on sale Friday, November 22nd via mercyme.org.
To note, their No. 1 track “Say I Won” was recently certified Gold by the RIAA, bringing the band’s certification tally to total 16 gold, platinum and multi-platinum singles and albums. MercyMe is currently in the studio working on a new album that is scheduled to be
released in 2025.
UE Opera Receives $32,400 Grant from William E. Schmidt Foundation
UE Opera Receives $32,400 Grant from William E. Schmidt Foundation
The University of Evansville (UE) Music Conservatory is delighted to announce that UE Opera has been awarded a generous $32,400 grant from the William E. Schmidt Foundation. This impactful grant will support both the Schmidt Opera Series and the Schmidt Opera Collaborative, advancing music education and community outreach in Evansville and the broader Tri-State region.
The Schmidt Opera Series, a key element of UE Opera’s on-campus productions, will receive vital funding to continue bringing high-quality opera performances to audiences UE. Additionally, the Schmidt Opera Collaborative will benefit from this grant, enabling outreach and education initiatives that engage and inspire residents across the region.
“We are profoundly grateful to the William E. Schmidt Foundation for their support of UE Opera,” said Dr. Alanna Keenan, Associate Professor of Music at UE. “This funding reaffirms our commitment to advancing music education and cultural enrichment and will allow us to provide students and community members with exceptional opportunities to experience the arts.”
Under the artistic direction of Dr. Keenan, with additional guidance from Dr. Dennis Malfatti and Dr. Gregory Rike, UE Opera has flourished as a dynamic force in the field of opera, enriching the lives of students and fostering a deep appreciation for the arts within the community. The Schmidt Foundation’s grant will empower the program to continue its legacy of excellence and expand its community reach.
The grant also provides continued support for the Community Conservatory Study Grants, which are designed to give area students who may otherwise lack access to private study the opportunity to benefit from music lessons. This initiative reflects UE’s dedication to creating a vibrant and inclusive cultural environment that supports budding young musicians and makes music education accessible to all. UE Opera previously received $25,000 in grant funding in 2023.
For more information about the UE Opera and upcoming performances or to contact the Music Conservatory, please click here.
The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.
Home of the Purple Aces, UE is located in the southwestern region of Indiana and offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton, the University’s very own Victorian manor located in the countryside of England. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.
Discover Indiana’s Gruesome Past: Body Snatching & Its Impact on Medicine | Nov 21
Explore the chilling history of bodysnatching and its unexpected connection to modern medicine with Dr. Tamara Hunt, an expert historian from the University of Southern Indiana. Discover notorious cases from Indiana that shocked the nation and learn how this dark practice influenced the medical field.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 6 PM
Location: Browning Gallery
Access: After-hours event—please use the Archives entrance
About Dr. Tamara Hunt
With two decades of teaching European and World History at USI, Dr. Hunt’s popular courses include “Social History of Murder” and “Social History of Ghosts.” Her in-depth research on these topics brings unique insight to this study of grave-robbing. Dr. Hunt is also an author, currently collaborating on a project tracing the evolution of male dress through history.
Important Note:
The Annual Members Business Meeting of the Vanderburgh County Historical Society will begin at 5:45 PM for the election of officers and board members.
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