Emma McDonald transfer to UE softball program

07/30/2025

McDonald was a freshman at University of the Cumberlands last season

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The second signee under new University of Evansville head softball coach Bailey Dillender has been announced as Emma McDonald is transferring to UE following her freshman campaign at University of the Cumberlands.

Emma McDonald – Outfielder – Murfreesboro, Tenn.

After spending her freshman season at University of the Cumberlands, Emma McDonald makes the move with Coach Dillender to Evansville. Named an MSC First Team All-Conference player in 2025, McDonald batted .384 with seven doubles and 26 RBIs in 46 games. One of her top efforts came against Georgetown where she went 3-3 with two stolen bases.

In her time at Smyrna (Tenn.) High School, McDonald was a 2-time 2^nd Team All-State player while earning three All-District accolades. She completed her senior season batting .535 while finishing at .356 as a junior and .421 in her freshman campaign.

Coach Dillender on McDonald – “Emma was one of the best freshmen in the country last year at the NAIA level, she won the job in RF for us early in the season and really never looked back. She has so many tools offensively with her speed, high contact rates, and overall approach at the plate. While defensively her ability to track down balls and plus arm strength gives us immediate options to lock down some consistency in our OF play.”

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Patient Access Lead

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Medical Office Assistant – Pain Management

Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic, Inc

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Clinical Application Analyst III – Ambulatory – Digital Technology Services

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

07/30/2025

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

07/30/2025

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

This Week at USI

07/29/2025

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Now through Friday, August 1

USI to waive undergraduate application fee through August 1
The University will continue to offer a free undergraduate application period through Friday, August 1 for students interested in beginning their college journey this fall. Undergraduate freshmen and transfer degree-seeking students can enjoy a waived application fee with the promo code, APPLYUSI.

Now through August 29

Artists Among Us exhibition now on display in the USI Mac/Pace Galleries

The Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center/Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries at USI is proud to present its summer exhibition, Artists Among Us, now open to the public. The exhibition is on display now through Friday, August 29.

SAVE THE DATE

August 7-8

Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness returns to USI campus

The University and SWIRCA and More, the local agency on aging, will present the 18th annual Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness (MAIA) on the USI campus Thursday and Friday, August 7-8.

Week of August 11

Fall Semester Move In

Move In for the Fall Semester will be happening the week of August 11. More info to come on specific times/days recommended to capture footage.

August 18

First day of USI Fall Semester

The Fall Semester begins at USI on Monday, August 18.

Statement by Vanderburgh County Commission President Justin Elpers on the Proposed Solar Farm in Northern Vanderburgh County

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July 28, 2025

After careful consideration and with full respect for the time, effort, and investment that has gone into this proposal, I would like to express my appreciation to Orion for bringing forward their vision for a solar farm in Vanderburgh County.

However, after listening to the concerns of our residents, reviewing the potential long-term impacts, and considering the priorities of our community, I believe this particular project is not the right fit for Scott Township or for Vanderburgh County at this time.

I would like to thank Orion for their professionalism, and I recognize the importance of renewable energy development. That said, the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County must ultimately act in alignment with the values and voices of the people we serve.

Justin Elpers, President

Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County

FSSA Q4 State Fiscal Year 2025 Quarterly Financial Review – Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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JULY 29, 2025

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration will host the SFY 2025 Q4 Financial Review on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 9 a.m. EDT.During the Quarterly Financial Review, agency leadership will provide an update and overview about how taxpayer dollars are supporting agency priorities and Hoosiers.

Location: Indiana Government Center South Auditorium

302 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Schedule:

9:00-9:45         Division of Family Resources
9:45- 10:00     BREAK
10-10:45          Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
10:45-11:00    BREAK
11:00-11:45    Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services
11:45-12:30    BREAK/LUNCH
12:30- 1:15     Division of Aging
1:15 – 1:30      BREAK
1:30-2:15        Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning
2:15-2:30 BREAK
2:30-3:30       Division of Mental Health and Addiction
3:30-3:35        CLOSING

Attorney General Todd Rokita announces 11th multistate opioid deal: $1.1 billion total secured for Hoosiers

07/29/2025

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$720 million national opioid settlement with eight drug companies includes estimated $16.5 million for Indiana

Attorney General Todd Rokita announced his 11th opioid settlement as Indiana’s Attorney General, securing approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills, playing roles in worsening an opioid crisis that devastated communities in every state. Indiana expects to receive approximately $16.5 million.

“Thousands of Hoosiers have lost their lives as a result of the opioid crisis,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We can never undo that tragic loss of life, but we can hold accountable those responsible for contributing to the situations culminating in these deaths. That’s what these settlements are all about, and I’m proud of the work of our team.”

The eight defendants are Alvogen; Amneal; Apotex; Hikma; Indivior; Mylan (now part of Viatris); Sun; and Zydus.

The terms of the settlements vary. Some of the companies will remit payments to states annually over the course of years while others will pay their obligation in a single year.

Each of the settlements includes injunctive relief terms, namely:

The companies are prohibited from engaging in the promotion of opioids or opioids products.
The companies cannot provide financial rewards or impose discipline on employees based on the volume of opioids sold.
The companies cannot manufacture, promote, or distribute any product containing more than 40 mg of oxycodone per pill and cannot in most circumstances offer discounts, coupons, or rebates for opioid products.
Finally, the companies cannot provide funding or grants to third parties for the promotion of opioid products and cannot engage in any lobbying activity related to opioids.

Seven of the eight companies (not Indivior) are also subject to suspicious order monitoring requirements similar to other opioid manufacturer settlements. Indivior is not included because the company primarily manufactures opioid use disorder treatments, not opioids, and has agreed not to manufacture or sell any opioid products for the next 10 years.

This settlement brings Indiana to approximately $1.1 billion the total value of opioid settlements achieved since Attorney General Rokita took office in January of 2021.

Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith, OCRA announce changes to streamline CDBG program on behalf of communities

07/29/2025

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NDIANAPOLIS (July 28, 2025) – The Office of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced adjustments to streamline the Community Development Block Grant program.

“The majority of the changes revolve around the CDBG Planning Grant program,” Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith said. “This is in an effort to ensure communities have access to comprehensive plans prior to putting a shovel in the ground. By investing in solid planning efforts up front, this will help communities be set up for success throughout the project.”

A number of adjustments were made to the Planning Grant program, including updating the required local match from 10% to 8%, establishing a flat rate for administrative fees across all Planning Grant types, and substituting regionalizing with resiliency scoring for the bonus points policy.

“These adjustments were a top goal for our agency this year,” OCRA Executive Director Fred Glynn said. “We listened to input from our communities and key stakeholders to evaluate how we could further improve the CDBG program. These changes will help facilitate and streamline the process for communities, and as a result, help us to better serve the State.”

Additionally, through the changes OCRA addresses a community’s need for flexibility when it comes to studying utility systems by allowing a single utility study and a comprehensive utility study. The updates also include clarifying current instructions throughout the application to further facilitate the process.

Glynn says OCRA remains committed to being responsive to local units of government’s needs. He encourages eligible communities to take advantage of the updates and participate in the CDBG program.

Funding for OCRA’s CDBG programs originates from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant program and is administered for the State of Indiana by OCRA. For more information, visit in.gov/ocra/cdbg/

U.S. News & World Report Names 4 Ascension St. Vincent Locations Among Best Hospitals for 2025-2026

07/29/2025

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U.S. News & World Report Names 4 Ascension St. Vincent Locations Among Best Hospitals for 2025-2026

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (JULY 29) − Four Ascension St. Vincent locations have been named a 2025-2026 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. This year, U.S. News announced 160 Best Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas that have demonstrated superior outcomes in at least one specific specialty.

The following Ascension St. Vincent locations received this recognition:

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital (Indianapolis, IN)
Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (Indianapolis, IN)
Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (Evansville, IN)
Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (Carmel, IN)

“What sets Ascension St. Vincent hospitals apart is our unwavering commitment to our Mission and the relentless dedication of our physicians and caregivers to provide compassionate, high-quality care to every patient we serve,” said Stephan Masconcup, JD, Chief Strategy Officer for Ascension St. Vincent. “We are extremely proud of our associates and honored to be recognized among the nation’s ‘Best Hospitals,’ a reflection of the healing ministry we live out each day.”

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions; only 13% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals designation.

To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.