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State Awards $10.5 Million Tax Credit Towards Downtown Redevelopment Project

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Today the Indiana Economic Development Corp (IEDC) awarded $10.5 million in redevelopment tax credits towards the demolition and redevelopment of the tower presently located at 5th and Main Streets in Downtown Evansville.

The award is from the State of Indiana through the Redevelopment Tax Credit program which provides credits for the redevelopment of vacant buildings that are over 40 years old and part of a Regional Development Authority’s development plan. Preference is given to properties within an Opportunity Zone.

“We are pleased to be awarded these credits for this important step in moving forward with our vision for this critical Main Street block,” said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke following the award announcement. “We will continue to keep the community informed on the progress of the development including the impending implosion of the tower.”

The original requests — submitted on December 21, 2020 — included a $7.8 million redevelopment tax credit request for the Sycamore property also, located at 4th & Sycamore Streets.

“We were advised by the IEDC that they would not consider two applications for the same block at this time,” Candace Chapman, Downtown Evansville Development Corp. (DEDC) Executive Director explained. “This credit would have been put towards the demolition and redevelopment of the Sycamore building site, which proposed a four-story mixed-use development. We remain committed to the redevelopment of the entire block and look forward to continue working with the State to ensure the second development can move forward as soon as possible.”

ALFONSO VIDAL ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 78 SEAT

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ALFONSO VIDAL ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR INDIANA HD78

Today Alfonso Vidal officially announced his candidacy for the Indiana House of Representatives, District 78 that was held by Holli Sullivan who was recently appointed by Governor Holcomb to become the next Indiana Secretary Of State.

A Vanderburgh/Warrick County political caucus will be held on March 29th, 2021 to pick who shall be elected to serve out the remaining term of former State Representative Holli Sullivan

A STATEMENT WHY ALFONSO VIDAL IS RUNNING FOR THE INDIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 78 SEAT

I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. In 1997 I was kidnapped by Colombian guerrilla, shortly after that we had to leave the country due to continued pressure from this situation. We came to Evansville, IN where we were accepted and felt welcomed like we had been here all our lives.

When I was growing up, people would tell me that getting involved in politics was dirty and that I should not do it. Having lived an enviable childhood and seeing my birth country deteriorate during my teenage years, I came to the conclusion that if good people don’t get involved in the direction of government, government will decay.

My wife, Daniela, and I decided a long time ago to get involved and help our community in any way possible (read more about it in my bio). The more we got involved the more we learned to love our adopted country and state, and we are now proud Hoosiers.

I always believed that leaving socialist Venezuela and coming here to the United States of America would shield us from the threats of that infamous ideology. However, these last years have emphasized what Ronald Reagan said “freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction”. We must fight for it!

In addition, last year has been a year of many hardships and changes. People have suffered greatly but hopefully we are navigating the turbulent waters of recovery from this pandemic. Small businesses have suffered immensely due to the disruption caused by this pandemic, I know this because I own one. I have the small business expertise to help navigate these rough waters to successfully reach the ports of economic stability.

In order to have “good people” to fill the coffers of leadership, we need to invest in the best education possible for the next generation. Sometimes people in our society feel that they have been paid with a “blank check with insufficient funds”, using the true words of Martin Luther King. I believe that investment in education compounded with the availability of opportunities and choices will result in a generation that will prevent freedom from becoming extinct.

We live in a state where we are lucky to have a common sense approach to governing, and we must keep it that way. Three great governors in a row and a republican super majority have made Indiana the envy of the nation. But the pressure from the national culture is going to push our Hossier values to places that we have never experienced before.

This ever-shifting culture and society needs strong, proven leadership that knows how to navigate the pressures of change and protect our conservative values. I am that leader for southwest Indiana HD 78. If you send me to Indianapolis I will protect, promote and help develop this region to continue getting the results we need.

BIOGRAPHY OF ALFONSO R. VIDAL

Alfonso Vidal is a regional business leader and statewide community advocate who continues to drive his influence and leadership in Indiana, at a regional and state level.

​Alfonso Vidal arrived in Evansville in 1997 from Caracas, Venezuela and became a naturalized citizen in 2013.  He has an engineering degree from the University of Evansville (UE) and a master’s in industrial management from the University of Southern Indiana (USI).  He also completed an Advanced Management Education Program (AMEP) at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

​Alfonso owns Vidal Plastics, a manufacturer of engineered and recycle resins used in the injection molding industry.

During his 24 years in this community, Alfonso has dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to providing community leadership through his involvement in a number of boards and commissions. Most notably he served as chair of Growth Alliance, Vanderburgh County’s local Economic Development organization. He was also part of the Southwest Chamber of Commerce Board for over 11 years, the Leadership Evansville Board, Mayor’s Education Roundtable, and Latino Advisory Board, among others. Alfonso and his wife Daniela were founding members of HOLA, a group created in 2002 to assist the growing Latino population in Evansville.  This leadership and involvement led him to receive an honorary degree from Ivy Tech for Community Outreach and a Jefferson Award. In addition, he is a board member of the State Chamber of Commerce.
He also serves at a state level in a number of ways.  In 2007 he was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels to the Indiana Commission for Latino and Hispanic Affairs (ICHLA), which he then chaired. He also joined the Board for the Indiana Latino Institute in 2010 and the Indiana Latino Expo in 2011, where he became President of the Board.

 

In 2011 Governor Mike Pence appointed Alfonso to the Indiana Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises Commission, where he continued to serve until 2021. In 2016, he was asked to be part of Governor-Elect Holcomb’s Transition team, as co-chair of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) agency review and in 2021, Governor Holcomb appointed Alfonso as one of four Commissioners to the BMV. In 2017, Alfonso was appointed as Commissioner for the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and recently served out his term earlier this year.

​In addition, Alfonso has been very involved in the Republican party, both at the local and state level.  In 2014 and 2018, he was part of the state party platform committee, where he introduced language in support of immigration reform that would be a source of economic growth for the state. In 2016 he was an alternate delegate at the Republican National Convention.

​Alfonso lives in Newburgh, Indiana with his wife, Daniela and three children, Alfonso Enrique, Isabella and Martin Eduard

FOOTNOTE:  This article was posted without editing or bias. Any other candidate for the Indiana District 78 House seat shall also be posted without editing or bias.

DEATH LIST REPORT FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Food Councils selected for Indiana Grown grant

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Indiana Grown has awarded five organizations with a Food Council Development Grant. A food council is a community-based coalition created to build a stronger food system. Much of the work done by these regional organizations aligns with Indiana Grown’s mission and benefits farmers and producers statewide.

“The awards announced today will help with the future success of food councils and the work they do for their communities,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “The Indiana Grown program has come so far in five years and its ability and willingness to give back to Hoosier communities speaks volumes. I cannot wait to see the tremendous impact made by these food councils.”

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their local food systems and are looking for ways to support it. Indiana Grown’s goal in awarding these grants is to help regional food councils develop their infrastructure so Indiana farmers and producers have a greater market for their products, Indiana processors can utilize more Indiana grown products and more consumers learn the importance of buying Indiana grown products.

According to Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler grant awardees will demonstrate the major goals of Indiana Grown.

“This funding provided by Indiana Grown has the ability to increase market outlets for farmers and create new opportunities for community members to find locally grown food,” Kettler said. “I am looking forward to working with each of these councils to increase food processing, production and supply in their areas.”

Heather Tallman, Indiana Grown Program Director, said this grant program was made possible due to COVID-19 causing the cancellation of many annual Indiana Grown events, which allowed for the redistribution of the program’s funds.

“Working with communities to increase access to the locally grown food market is one of my passions and something the Indiana Grown program does so well,” said Tallman. “I am excited to support these councils in their regional food systems to increase their outreach and growth for years to come.”

The selected award recipients are as follows:

Funded Project  Award Amount  Food Council Location
Food and Growers Association $14,720.00 Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jackson, Ripley, Rush, Shelby and Union counties
Indy Food Council $25,000.00 Marion Co.

 
Johnson County Food Council $10,342.00 Johnson Co.

 
Northeast Indiana Local Food Network, Inc. $24,938.00 Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties.
NWI Food Council $25,000.00 Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke counties.

Click here for a map of the selected Food Council Development Grants. Click here for the Jan. 14, 2021 announcement of these grants.

Find more information about Indiana Grown at www.IndianaGrown.org.

Volleyball Elevates Ranking Following 2-0 Weekend, Readies for Final Triangular

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Eagles prepare for upcoming bouts against Quincy and Drury

University of Southern Indiana Volleyball earned the 13th national ranking following its 2-0 weekend and its improvement to 10-2 on the season. The Screaming Eagles look ahead to the upcoming battle against the Quincy Hawks (RV) and Drury (RV) to close out their non-divisional schedule for the season.

In the latest AVCA Poll, the Screaming Eagles moved up three places and currently rank 13th. USI pushed its way back into the top 15 with another sweeping victory over Southwest Baptist, the team’s sixth victory by sweep on the season, and a 3-1 drubbing of a tough Truman State team.

Up this weekend is the Quincy-hosted GLVC triangular, where the Eagles will take on host-Quincy at 9:30 A.M. and then Drury at 12:30 P.M. Hosting Quincy owns a 10-4 record on the season, splitting results last weekend against Missouri S&T (L) and Indianapolis (W). Drury holds a 6-6 record so far, also splitting results on March 13 against McKendree (W) and UMSL (L).These are USI’s final two regular season games outside of its GLVC East division as the Eagles will conclude the season against divisional rivals, playing McKendree, Indianapolis, Illinois Springfield and top-ranked Lewis to finish the season.

LAST WEEKEND (3/13/21):
No. 16 USI ramped back up following its 1-1 weekend on March 6 at the Missouri S&T triangular, where the Eagles lost only their second game of the season (then-No. 7 UMSL). USI showed out early and often in both matches, winning the first set against SBU by 14 points and Truman by eight. The Screaming Eagles bested the Bearcats in all major statistical categories enroute to the 3-0 sweep, including kills (37 to 23), aces (8 to 1), blocks (5 to 3), assists (30 to 21), and digs (54-40). Truman State gave the 16th-ranked Eagles some trouble with a stingy net defense and by flying around for digs, defusing the Eagles’ typical offensive bombardment; USI still prevailed through the tough matchup, 3-1.

NOTES:
USI Volleyball has now been raned in every AVCA poll since February 10th, when it received its first national ranking in program history, earning 18th. Since its first national ranking, the Eagles earned their highst ranking ever at 12th. USI is currently ranked 13th nationally.

For her performance on February 20, sophomore Leah Anderson earned both an GLVC Offensive POTW and USI’s first AVCA National POTW award since 2011. (release)

Senior setter Casey Cepicky now sets her sights on fourth all-time in the USI record books for career assists, sitting only 12 (2,657) behind Carly Messman (1997-99), who owns 2,669 assists in her USI career.

In the GLVC, the Screaming Eagles inhabit many high rankings throughout statistical categories; Anderson ranks first in aces (0.61 per set) and fourth in kills (3.37 per set) and points (4.24 per set), Cepicky ranks fifth in assists (9.05 per set) and seventh in aces (0.35 per set), Katherine Koch ranks 10th in kills per set with 2.75, Sidney Hegg and Taylor Litteken both are in the top 10 in hitting percentage with Hegg ranking second (.345) and Litteken fifth (.319).

HOW TO WATCH AND FOLLOW:
While fans are not permitted to attend the games, they can watch free of charge on the GLVC Sports Network, which is available both you’re your desktop, mobile/tablet devices, as well as four over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Apple TV (4th Generation). GLVCSN.com is the official website of the GLVC Sports Network, while the GLVCSN mobile app is available for iOS in the App Store and Android on Google Play. Apple users also can use AirPlay with their Apple TV or some of the newer smart TVs. (GLVCSN FAQs)

Previews, live game updates, and post game information can be found via USI Athletics (@USIAthletics | #GoUSIEagles) social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

USI Volleyball can be followed directly on Twitter (@USIVolleyball) and Instagram (@USI_wvolleyball) as well for team updates.

 

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Mark A Sitzman DDS and Michael C Wolf DDS – Evansville, IN
$17 – $23 an hour
Total hours approximately 32-36 hours per week. Sitzman and Wolf Dentistry is looking to add a full time dental receptionist to join our growing practice.
Easily apply
Mar 12
Part-time Clerical/Administrative Support
Townsquare Media 3.3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
As a team member of Townsquare Media’s administrative support staff, this position requires an outgoing personality and professional but friendly demeanor, and…
Easily apply
Mar 16
Business Office Manager
Life Care Centers of America 3.2/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours. Patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
Easily apply
Mar 12
Business Office Manager
Parkview Care Center 3.2/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours. Patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
Easily apply
Mar 12
CAD Data Processor
Integrity Assessment Group – Evansville, IN
The CAD Data Processor role will be responsible for the organization and control of project data to facilitate the on-time delivery of Pipeline Inspection…
Easily apply
Mar 15
Administrative Support Assistant
SIRS 3.1/5 rating – Boonville, IN
The Administrative Support Assistant assists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department. Day shift Monday to Friday.
Mar 15
MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
ECHO COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE 3/5 rating – Evansville, IN
Main Campus (315 Mulberry Street). Serves as the first point of contact for patients. Entering the clinic, provides front desk coverage, and patient greeting.
Mar 11
Administrative/Production Assistant
Azteca Milling LP 3.6/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$19.83 – $20.73 an hour
Primary Purpose of the Job: Responsible for assisting with the processing of all production data, and performing support duties for the Production department,…
Easily apply
Mar 12
Part-time Office Assistant
La-Z-Boy Midwest 4/5 rating – Evansville, IN
$11 – $12 an hour
Our La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store in Evansville, IN needs a reliable, organized Office Assistant to manage our front office on some nights and weekends.
Easily apply
Mar 14
Accounting/Office Clerk
Southwind Construction Corp – Evansville, IN
$15 – $18 an hour
In this newly created position, share duties within the small accounting department with an experienced accounting clerk in the areas of payroll, accounts…
Easily apply
Mar 13
Rental Agent/Office Clerk
D-Patrick Honda – Evansville, IN
DPatrick is a family owned and operated dealership that strives on retaining customers and employees. We have been a staple in the community since 1934.
Easily apply
Mar 16

ADOPT A PET

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Cato is a 10-year-old male mixed-breed. He is heartworm-positive but the VHS will treat it at no extra cost to his new family! Cato would love a quieter kid-free home with not a lot of hustle & bustle. His adoption fee is $150 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and heartworm treatment. Get details at www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt!

 

Gov. Holcomb to Provide Updates in the Fight Against COVID-19

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Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box will host a virtual media briefing to provide updates on COVID-19 and its impact on Indiana.

WHO:             Gov. Holcomb
State Health Commissioner Kristina Box, MD, FACOG
Chief Medical Officer Lindsay Weaver, MD, FACEP
Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association President & CEO Patrick Tamm

WHEN:           2:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, March 17

Facebook: https://facebook.com/govholcomb/live

YouTube: https://youtube.com/govholcomb

Parker helps UE move into top 10 in final round

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Aces finish in ninth place in Sevierville

Carson Parker had the low round of the day for the University of Evansville men’s golf team, who rose two spots in the final rankings to finish in 9th place at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate.

 

Parker recorded his top effort of the 3-day tournament, shooting a 1-over 73 to finish in a tie for 50th place with a final tally of 226.  Prior to Tuesday, Parker’s low score was a 75 in Sunday’s opening round.  In a strong effort for the duration of the event, Spencer Wagner finished atop the UE squad, earning a tie for 15th place with his 216.  He finished at even par for the tournament.  After recording identical 1-under rounds of 71 to open play, Wagner carded a 76 on Tuesday.

 

Behind him was Isaac Rohleder.  His round on Tuesday checked in at a 76 to put his final score at a 5-over 221.  He tied for 32ndwith his low round coming in day one – an even 72.  Jessie Brumley rounded out the Aces’ top three.  A 74 in the third round saw Brumley wrap up the intercollegiate with a 9-over 225.  He tied for 46th.

 

Two strokes behind Parker’s tally was Henry Kiel, who finished with a total of 228 over the three rounds of play.

 

Evansville took 9th place on the team side.  UE jumped from 11th place to a top ten finish with a score of 887.  UE is next in action on April 5-6 at the Murray State Invitational.

 

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