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Visit IndianaUnclaimed.Gov on First-Ever National Unclaimed Property Day

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Today, on the first-ever National Unclaimed Property Day, Attorney General Todd Rokita is encouraging Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov and search for unclaimed property.

The Office of the Attorney General’s Unclaimed Property Division has millions of dollars of unclaimed property to return to Hoosiers who take the time to search for their property at IndianaUnclaimed.gov. Searching for property takes just a few minutes and costs no money.

Attorney General Rokita is the only attorney general in the United States to oversee a state’s unclaimed property program. A longtime proponent of fiscal responsibility, Attorney General Rokita is committed to reuniting Hoosiers with their property.

Last year, the Office’s Unclaimed Property Division received more than $128 million in property and returned more than $55 million to Hoosiers. Millions of dollars’ worth of property is just waiting to be claimed at IndianaUnclaimed.gov by rightful owners, Attorney General Rokita said.

“It is a unique mission of this office to hold our citizens’ unclaimed property and to make sure it gets back into their hands, and I am committed to carrying out this responsibility with integrity and efficiency,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Our Office has made it extraordinarily easy for Hoosiers to search for and claim their property. I encourage all Indiana residents to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov to get started.”

Generally, unclaimed property is defined as a financial asset with no activity by its owner for an extended period. This includes unclaimed wages or commissions, savings and checking accounts, stock dividends, insurance proceeds, underlying shares, customer deposits or overpayments, certificates of deposit, credit balances, refunds, money orders, and safe deposit box contents.

In most cases, unclaimed property is held by the state for 25 years. After 25 years, unclaimed property can no longer be claimed and becomes the property of the state. To prevent property from becoming abandoned or unclaimed, Attorney General Rokita recommends Hoosiers do the following:

  • Keep a record of all bank accounts;
  • Indicate your interest in and awareness of all accounts by contacting the holder (the company that reported the unclaimed funds to the state) at least once every three years;
  • Record all stock certificates and be sure to cash all dividends received;
  • Record all utility deposits, including telephone, cable, and electricity deposits; and
  • Cash all checks promptly, no matter how small.

If you file a claim at IndianaUnclaimed.gov, please allow up to 90 days for your claim to process.

For more information about the Office’s Unclaimed Property Division, visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov. You may also contact the Unclaimed Property Division at 1-866-462-5246 or updmail@atg.in.gov.

You may also like and/or follow the Unclaimed Property Division on Facebook by clicking here.

McNamara’s Bill Getting Hoosiers Back To Work, Bad Drivers Off The Road

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The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee recently voted to support State Rep. Wendy McNamara’s (R-Evansville) legislation helping Hoosiers with suspended licenses get back on track.

According to the Indiana Prosecutor Case Management System, driving with a suspended license has been the top misdemeanor every year from 2015 to 2019. McNamara worked with Gov. Eric Holcomb on House Bill 1199, which would provide the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles more flexibility when working with Hoosiers whose suspended license is a result of not having insurance.

“Being caught driving without insurance can be like quicksand for low-income Hoosiers, because losing your license could mean losing your job and the ability to make ends meet for your family. Some people can’t bounce back from that, and we’ve got to do more to help,” said McNamara, chair of the committee. “By no means is this bill a get-out-of-jail-free card for those who intentionally break the law, but it’s a helping hand for Hoosiers whose insurance coverage lapsed accidentally. For motorists who work quickly to correct this, this bill would soften the consequences and they can get back on the road faster.”

According to McNamara, her bill would allow the BMV to lift a license suspension if an individual can provide proof that they maintained insurance for a period of 180 days. She also said if a person fails to show proof of insurance, pay outstanding court fines or appear in court for a traffic violation case for a misdemeanor or felony charge, the suspension on their license would continue.

Additionally, McNamara said this bill would allow the Indiana Department of Correction and BMV to help nonviolent offenders reentering the workforce by delaying their license reinstatement fees. Those who have completed their sentence, are serving time on probation or are currently enrolled in job training courses, and maintain consistent employment for at least three years could be eligible for this flexibility. She also said this bill gets Hoosiers back to work while also ensuring dangerous drivers are not on the road.

“Inmates released early for good behavior, parole or because they have completed their sentence, are likely to experience difficulties transitioning back into normal life,” McNamara said. “This bill attempts to ease the financial requirements to reinstate their license upfront, so they can obtain a job and take care of immediate expenses before paying back the fees.”

This bill would also extend the Traffic Amnesty program for one year. The program, which was created last session, allows Indiana residents with suspended drivers licenses or unpaid traffic fines imposed before Jan. 1, 2019, the option to petition the court for a reduced fine of up to 50 percent.

 

Commission to Combat Drug Abuse  Meets Virtually Friday

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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s Commission to Combat Drug Abuse will meet virtually Friday morning. At the meeting, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement Douglas Huntsinger and other commission members will discuss continued efforts related to the drug crisis. Chairman Huntsinger will make an announcement.

WHAT: Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse

WHO:

  • Douglas Huntsinger, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement
  • Members of the Commission to Combat Drug Abuse
  • Justin Phillips, Director, Overdose Lifeline, Inc.

WHEN: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 1 p.m. ET

LIVESTREAM LINK: https://www.in.gov/recovery/commission.htm

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Protect Your Home from Indiana’s Winter Weather

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The Indiana Department of Insurance provides tips to help you protect your home during the winter months.

Winter can bring extreme weather conditions in Indiana, including snow and ice. These conditions can create a higher risk of property damage, including damage to your roof, interior and plumbing. The Indiana Department of Insurance reminds you to review your insurance policies and provides you with tips to protect your home during the winter months.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Maintaining your property before snow, ice and freezing temperatures arrive is key to reducing your risk of damage from winter weather.

Snow and Ice. There is the old saying, “Too much of anything is a bad thing.” Too much snow and ice are no exception. As snow and ice buildup on tree limbs during a storm, they can snap off and fall on the home or power lines. Heavy snow and ice can also cause unseen structural damage and even the collapse of your roof.

Additionally, ice dams can cause interior water damage after the storm has passed. Ice dams occur when heavy snow melts and then refreezes due to improper attic insulation. The ice from this refreezing works its way under the shingles of the home, which then melts due to warm attic air and causes interior water damage.

Below Freezing Temperatures. As Old Jack Frost makes his presence known during the winter months, pipes can freeze and break. Those include interior and exterior pipes, such as irrigation lines and garden hoses still attached to the home. If you live in a warmer weather climate, your interior pipes may not be as well insulated and may not withstand sustained below freezing temperatures.

WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR HOME

Prune Trees and Clear Gutters. Look at the trees around your property and cut back branches or stems that are dead, dying, diseased, or broken. Clearing the debris from your gutters will help prevent ice dams by allowing meltwater to drain freely. Use a safe and secure ladder when removing leaves and debris from gutters or contact a professional to assist you.

Insulate and Ventilate. Evaluate the insulation and ventilation (roof or soffit vents) in your attic, keeping the warm air in your home and out of your attic. Keeping the attic air cold can help minimize the freeze/thaw cycle which causes ice dams. You’ll also save energy and reduce your heating and air conditioning bills. By adding roof and soffit vents it can provide proper ventilation and insulation and help to prevent ice dams.

Protect Your Pipes. To minimize the risk of frozen and cracked pipes, detach garden hoses from your home before freezing weather begins and properly winterize your home and irrigation systems. To protect interior pipes, leave your faucet running with a slight drip and open the cabinet doors under your sinks. This allows water to keep moving through interior pipes, reducing the chances of freezing, and also allows warm air to circulate around your plumbing lines. If winter weather causes a loss of electrical power disabling your furnace for an extended period of time, you will want to prevent water pipes from bursting. Take time now to learn how to shut off the water service to your home. Once shutoff is complete, open a faucet at the lowest level inside the house to allow for water to drain from the pipes.

USI men’s tennis tabbed tied-for-fourth for GLVC East

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University of Southern Indiana’s men’s tennis team (49 points) was slated to finish tied-for-fourth in Great Lakes Valley Conference East Division in the preseason poll released this afternoon from conference.

The University of Indianapolis (84 Points) were tabbed to finish first in the GLVC East receiving 12 of the 13 first-place votes as Maryville University (60 points) is expected to finish second and University of Illinois Springfield (50 points) rounding out the top three. The poll would indicate there is a small gap between some of the top teams in the division and the Screaming Eagles.

In the GLVC West, it is Drury University (80 points) selected to come out on top, getting a little more than half of the first-place votes with eight. Southwest Baptist University (77 points) follows closely behind them with five first-place votes and University of Missouri St. Louis (60 points) rounds out the projected top three.

USI opens their 2020-21 season against Cedarville University Saturday and will is scheduled to start GLVC action April 9 vs. Lindenwood University.

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Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” February 4 2021

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Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning local, state, national, or international issues

The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss local, state, national, or world issues that they feel passionate about.

We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “MIDDLE JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” 7 days a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view, “MIDDLE JAB” is the libertarian view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments in this column is free to do so.

FOOTNOTE: The City-County Observer posted this CAGEL Political Cartoon without bias in order to generate a rational discussion.

USI women’s tennis picked to finish sixth in GLVC Eas

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University of Southern Indiana’s women’s tennis team (37 points) was slated to finish sixth in Great Lakes Valley Conference East Division in the preseason poll released this afternoon from conference.

The University of Indianapolis (91 Points) were tabbed to finish first in the GLVC East receiving 13 of the 14 first-place votes as Maryville University (71 points) is expected to finish second and Lewis University rounding out the top three.

In the GLVC West, it is Drury University (86 points) selected to come out on top, getting just more than half of the first-place votes with eight. Southwest Baptist University (82 points) follows just behind them with six first place votes and University of Missouri St. Louis (67 points) rounds out the projected top three.

 USI will kick off their 2020-21 season against Cedarville University Saturday and will start GLVC action April 9 at home against Lindenwood University.

Eagles ranked No. 23 in WBCA Top 25

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University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball is ranked No. 23 in the first Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association (WBCA) Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, which was released Tuesday.

The Screaming Eagles (10-3, 10-3 GLVC) are receiving votes in the D2SIDA Top 25 Media Poll after plummeting from No. 11 all the way out of the ranking following their loss to Truman State University last Saturday.

USI will attempt to stop a two-game slide Thursday at 6:30 p.m. when it visits William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. The Eagles also visit Rockhurst University Saturday at 2 p.m.

How to Watch
While fans are not permitted to attend the games, they can watch free of charge on the GLVC Sports Network, which is available both 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)

Other ways to follow the action
USI’s games will be carried on the airwaves at 95.7 The Spin as well as online at 957thespin.com. Links to both the online audio as well as live stats can be found at GoUSIEagles.com. Updates also will be provided on USI’s social media platforms (@USIAthletics), particularly Twitter.

USI Women’s Basketball Notes (2/3/21)
• Schedule changes. USI Women’s Basketball’s game at William Jewell Thursday has been moved to a 6:30 p.m. start due to the men’s game at Jewell being moved to Friday. Additionally, USI’s game at Rockhurst Saturday has been changed to a 2 p.m. start, while USI’s game at McKendree February 22 has been scheduled for a 1 p.m. tip-off time.

• Eagles start week with loss to Quincy. USI suffered a 69-61 road loss to Quincy Tuesday evening to begin another busy week. The Eagles were whistled for 26 fouls, allowing the host Hawks to go 26-of-33 at the free throw line. Senior forward Hannah Haithcock had 13 points and nine rebounds to lead the Eagles, while senior guard Emma DeHart finished with 12 points and five assists.

• House of horrors. Quincy’s Pepsi Arena continues to be a thorn in USI’s side. The Eagles are just 1-14 since 2000 in Pepsi Arena, including a loss to Lake Superior State in the 2004 NCAA II Regional Tournament.

• Last week. USI had home wins over Indianapolis (56-51) and Quincy (62-50), but fell to Truman State, 73-67, to end the week. Haithcock averaged 16.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game to lead the Eagles, while DeHart chipped in 16.3 points and 3.0 assists per game.

• Two-game slide. USI’s loss to Quincy marked the first two-game slide of the year for the Eagles, who have had a pair of five-game win streaks.

• Troubling trend. In the last two games, the Eagles have been charged with a combined 53 fouls, which has allowed the opposition to go a combined 47-70 at the charity stripe. USI, meanwhile, has drawn just 25 fouls during that stretch, going just 15-of-22 from the free throw line.

• Everyone played significant minutes. With USI playing eight games in a 17-day span, Head Coach Rick Stein is trying to keep his squad fresh. The Eagles played all 11 players in uniform against Quincy, with all players seeing at least seven minutes of work.

• USI in national poll. The Eagles fell out of the D2SIDA Top 25 Media Poll Tuesday afternoon as they were receiving votes outside the Top 25. However, the WBCA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll debuted Tuesday, with the Eagles receiving a ranking of No. 23.

• GLVC Point Ratings System. The Eagles remained No. 3 in the latest GLVC Point Ratings System (PRS) ranking, which determines the eight teams that will compete in the GLVC Tournament in March. The Eagles did lose ground with their rating, which dipped to 3.88 after Tuesday’s loss. USI trails Truman State (4.42) and Drury (4.32). Lewis (3.50) and Rockhurst (3.46) round out the top five, while Lindenwood (3.45), Missouri-St. Louis (3.27) and Maryville (2.97) round out the top eight teams.

• Season leaders. DeHart leads USI with 15.0 points and 3.5 assists per game, while Haithcock is averaging 12.8 points and a team-high 7.2 rebounds per contest. Sophomore guard Addy Blackwell is contributing 9.0 points and a team-high 1.8 steals per outing, while senior guard Ashley Hunter is adding 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals per appearance. Turner leads USI with 1.0 blocks per contest.

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