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State Senator Vaneta Becker on Supporting Law Enforcement
Bally’s Pink Your Drink Campaign Raises $12,500 for American Cancer Society
Bally’s Corporation proudly announced the success of its annual Pink Your Drink campaign, raising $12,500, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society’s mission to end breast cancer as we know it.
Throughout the month of October, Bally’s, in partnership with Teremana Tequila, Cointreau™, and American Beverage Marketers, featured two specially crafted beverages, the Pink Your Drink Margarita and the Pink Your Drink Mocktail, at participating properties across the country.
The Pink Your Drink Margarita delighted guests with a blend of Teremana Blanco tequila, Cointreau™, RE`AL watermelon and raspberry puree, pressed lime, and simple syrup, creating a refreshing balance of flavors. The Pink Your Drink Mocktail offered a wholesome, spirit-free alternative with soda water, appealing to those looking for a pink, alcohol-free option.
In line with Bally’s commitment to making a difference, each participating property donated $1 to The American Cancer Society (ACS) for every Pink Your Drink cocktail or mocktail sold. Additionally, Bally’s Corporation contributed $10,000 to the ACS, amplifying the impact of the campaign. Together, these efforts raised $12,500, which Bally’s proudly presented to the ACS through a giant check presentation, showcasing the collective dedication to end breast cancer as we know it.
Bally’s Corporation extends a heartfelt “Thank You” to each participating Bally’s property, including Bally’s Atlantic City, Bally’s Dover, Bally’s Lincoln, Bally’s Tiverton Casino Hotel, Bally’s Black Hawk, Bally’s Evansville, Bally’s Kansas City, Bally’s Quad Cities, Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi, Bally’s Chicago, and Bally’s Shreveport, as well as their valued partners Teremana Tequila and Cointreau™. These establishments were truly honored to support breast cancer awareness, making a meaningful impact within their communities and proudly embodying Bally’s core values of “You Make the Difference” and “All One Team.”
“We are excited to celebrate the results of our annual Pink Your Drink‘ campaign raising $12,500, which not only allows us to create unique and delicious beverages but also enables us to contribute to the important work of The American Cancer Society,” said George Papanier, President of Bally’s Corporation. “By partnering with renowned brands like Teremana Tequila and Cointreau™, we aim to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support, while providing our guests with an exceptional experience.”
Bally’s Corporation and its partners invite everyone to continue supporting the end of breast cancer as we know it by joining future campaigns and helping make a difference in the lives of those affected.
A Note From Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott
A Note From Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott
Putting the Spotlight on TrustINdiana.
With an intense focus on the economy during this presidential election, it’s a great time to highlight how Indiana is managing public funds close to home. TrustINdiana, a program overseen by the Indiana State Treasurer’s Office, is helping local governments like cities, towns, counties, and schools make the most of their taxpayer dollars. By pooling resources, TrustINdiana allows these entities to secure better returns on their savings, while ensuring that funds are safe and readily available for community needs. This approach supports efficient use of public money to benefit local residents.
How does TrustINdiana work?
TrustINdiana serves as a unique resource by combining funds from local governments to access more competitive investment opportunities than any one small group could ever achieve on its own. This collective approach not only improves earnings but also prioritizes security, with strict guidelines in place to protect every dollar invested. Importantly, these funds remain accessible, allowing local governments to respond quickly to changing financial needs within their communities. Every dollar TrustINdiana is able to make for local governments is one less dollar you could be taxed.
Why should TrustINdiana matter to you?
For Hoosiers, TrustINdiana’s impact is real and tangible. When public funds grow through smart, secure investments, local governments can stretch their budgets further to improve schools, enhance infrastructure, and provide essential services. TrustINdiana reflects Indiana’s commitment to responsible financial stewardship.
For more information on TrustINdiana, please visit trustindiana.in.gov.
In service,
Daniel Elliott
Indiana State Treasurer
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
USI Mens Basketball falls in 2nd-straight OT game
USI loses steam, falls in overtime
First back-to-back OT games since 1996-97
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball lost a second-straight heartbreaker in overtime, falling to Bucknell University in the 2024-25 home opener, 75-69, Thursday evening in Liberty Arena. The Screaming Eagles start the year 0-2, while Bucknell begins 2024-25, 2-0.
The Eagles have played in back-to-back overtime games for the first time since the end of the 1996-97 season when they played in three straight. The third in the series was a triple-overtime contest in the first round of the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.
USI busted out of the gate with an 8-2 lead behind four points each from junior guard Jayland Randall and sophomore forward Stephen Olowoniyi to start the game. Bucknell rebounded to tie the game, 8-8, before the Eagles produced another set of five-point leads at 13-5 and 16-11.
After trading buckets and USI going up 22-19, the Bison went on a 7-0 spurt to grab the lead and went into the break with a 30-27 advantage.
Randall and junior guard Damoni Harrison led the Eagles in the first half with seven points each. USI was a better team from the field, hitting 42.3 percent from outside (11-26), but trailed in rebounding, 21-13.
The second half began with Bucknell increasing the margin to eight points, 35-27, before USI kicked the offense into gear and began to chip away at the deficit. The Eagles took the lead back, 39-37, with 16:31 to play with a 12-2 explosion that was led by five points each by Randall and Harrison.
The advantage would bounce back and forth (five lead changes and two ties) for the next six minutes when USI went up by six, 56-50, on a bucket by graduate forward Jack Mielke. The Eagles nursed the margin to the final minute when the Bison rallied to send the contest into overtime tied at 63-63.
In overtime, USI was never able to get out in front of Bucknell as the Bison outscored the Eagles, 12-6, to put a stamp on the 75-69 final. The Eagles were two-of-eight from the field in the extra five minutes, while the Bison were three-of-four from the field and six-of-eight from the stripe.
Individually for the Eagles, Randall led four players in double-digits with 17 points. The junior guard was seven-of-17 from the field, including three three-point field goals.
Harrison followed with 15 points, while Olowoniyi and junior guard Sam Kodi rounded out the double-digit scorers with 12 points each. Olowoniyi was an efficient five-of-eight from the field and two-of-two from the line before fouling out in the final minute of regulation.
Next Up For USI:
USI begins the first of three three-game road swings in 2024-25 Monday when it visits Marshall University for a 6 p.m. (CST) matchup in Huntington, West Virginia. This is the first game of the I-64 Showcase for USI.
Marshall, who hosts the University of Toledo Saturday, started the year 1-0 after posting a 90-57 season-opening victory over Davis & Elkins College at home Monday.
Monday’s game will be the first-ever meeting between USI and Marshall in men’s basketball.
The I-64 Showcase concludes November 13 when the Eagles make a stopover in Louisville, Kentucky, to play former GLVC-rival Bellarmine University. The road trip comes to an end November 16 when USI visits to another former GLVC-rival Purdue University Fort Wayne.
USI MBB falls in 2nd-straight OT game
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball lost a second-straight heartbreaker in overtime, falling to Bucknell University in the 2024-25 home opener, 75-69, Thursday evening in Liberty Arena. The Screaming Eagles start the year 0-2, while Bucknell begins 2024-25, 2-0.
The Eagles have played in back-to-back overtime games for the first time since the end of the 1996-97 season when they played in three straight. The third in the series was a triple-overtime contest in the first round of the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.
USI busted out of the gate with an 8-2 lead behind four points each from junior guard Jayland Randall and sophomore forward Stephen Olowoniyi to start the game. Bucknell rebounded to tie the game, 8-8, before the Eagles produced another set of five-point leads at 13-5 and 16-11.
After trading buckets and USI going up 22-19, the Bison went on a 7-0 spurt to grab the lead and went into the break with a 30-27 advantage.
Randall and junior guard Damoni Harrison led the Eagles in the first half with seven points each. USI was a better team from the field, hitting 42.3 percent from outside (11-26), but trailed in rebounding, 21-13.
The second half began with Bucknell increasing the margin to eight points, 35-27, before USI kicked the offense into gear and began to chip away at the deficit. The Eagles took the lead back, 39-37, with 16:31 to play with a 12-2 explosion that was led by five points each by Randall and Harrison.
The advantage would bounce back and forth (five lead changes and two ties) for the next six minutes when USI went up by six, 56-50, on a bucket by graduate forward Jack Mielke. The Eagles nursed the margin to the final minute when the Bison rallied to send the contest into overtime tied at 63-63.
In overtime, USI was never able to get out in front of Bucknell as the Bison outscored the Eagles, 12-6, to put a stamp on the 75-69 final. The Eagles were two-of-eight from the field in the extra five minutes, while the Bison were three-of-four from the field and six-of-eight from the stripe.
Individually for the Eagles, Randall led four players in double-digits with 17 points. The junior guard was seven-of-17 from the field, including three three-point field goals.
Harrison followed with 15 points, while Olowoniyi and junior guard Sam Kodi rounded out the double-digit scorers with 12 points each. Olowoniyi was an efficient five-of-eight from the field and two-of-two from the line before fouling out in the final minute of regulation.
Next Up For USI:
USI begins the first of three three-game road swings in 2024-25 Monday when it visits Marshall University for a 6 p.m. (CST) matchup in Huntington, West Virginia. This is the first game of the I-64 Showcase for USI.
Marshall, who hosts the University of Toledo Saturday, started the year 1-0 after posting a 90-57 season-opening victory over Davis & Elkins College at home Monday.
Monday’s game will be the first-ever meeting between USI and Marshall in men’s basketball.
The I-64 Showcase concludes November 13 when the Eagles make a stopover in Louisville, Kentucky, to play former GLVC-rival Bellarmine University. The road trip comes to an end November 16 when USI visits to another former GLVC-rival Purdue University Fort Wayne.
48 Hours in the Life: The Homeless Experience Project 4.0
Aurora’s immersive experience is positioned to raise awareness and needed funds for the organization’s work to prevent and end homelessness.
EVANSVILLE – Over 350 men, women, children, and seniors experience homelessness in Evansville each year. At Aurora, our mission is “creating solutions to prevent and end homelessness in our community.” It is Aurora’s duty to not only serve the most vulnerable but to ensure that our community is aware, engaged, and activated to prevent and end homelessness here in Southwestern Indiana.
November is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. Last year, Aurora hosted the third 48 Hours in the Life: The Homeless Experience Project 3.0. During that project, 10 community leaders and volunteers each received a unique backstory, along with several challenges and scenarios to navigate while living on the streets of Evansville for two days and nights. We found it to be the perfect time to shed light on the struggles our most vulnerable population experiences, so we will repeat the event this year on November 21-23.
Like last year, each of the participants will receive unique scenarios, backstories, and challenges that differ for each participant and are designed to reflect experiences similar to those our clients face on a daily basis.
The purpose of this event is three-fold: First, to raise awareness. This project will help our community and leaders gain at least a small perspective about our city’s most vulnerable people. Our planning team has no delusions that this immersive 48-hour experience will give the participants a full understanding of what it is those experiencing homelessness face every day. However, it is our intention to grow a greater community- wide understanding and compassion for people who struggle with barriers to housing.
Second, to raise funds for the housing programs Aurora offers. Aurora serves as the lead homeless service agency in Region 12 serving 10 counties in Southwest Indiana. As a nonprofit, we rely on support from the public and special fundraising events in order to provide quality services to those experiencing homelessness in our community.
Third, to lift up our community in support and the vital programs they provide. Ultimately, our case managers and social workers rely on the vast social service network in our community. We are successful because of the cooperation and coordination of each agency’s focused services.
48 Hours in the Life will begin Thursday, November 21 at 9 AM. All participants will meet at Aurora where they will receive their instructions and then be immersed in the experience until Saturday, November 23 at 9 AM.
The community leaders at this time are Lacy Wargel, Lean Engineer, Bowen Engineering Corporation; Nick Iaccarino, County Council Member and Project Consultant, Paragon Promotions; Joe Langerak, Chief Legal Officer, National Vet Help; John Heflick, Crossroads Christian Church, Local Engagement Lead; JD Franklin, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Southwestern Crisis Services; Tyler Stock, Executive Director of Talent EVV, E-REP; Lindsay Snyder, Deputy Mayor, City of Evansville; Taylor Merriss, Special Projects Coordinator, Evansville Police Department; Brandon Renner, Chief Executive Officer, National Vet Help; and Andrea Herschelman, Director Southern Region, Veridas Group.
To help raise awareness and funds, each participant will have their own crowdfunding web page where the public can make online donations on their behalf. Checks can also be sent to Aurora at 1001 Mary St., Evansville, IN 47710, Attn: Crystal Southern. The participants are each challenged to raise $5000.
Livestreams on Aurora’s Facebook page will also be available periodically throughout the event so participants can share their personal experiences with the public and help promote a better understanding of what life is like for many of our clients. The media is encouraged to use video and audio from those livestreams to supplement coverage. Additionally, we encourage interviews with our Executive Director, Zac Heronemus, and past participants to raise awareness of this year’s event in the days leading up to it. We respectfully ask you to refrain from following the participants during the event as a matter of safety for our clients and participants.
Participant testimonies and interview availability will take place from 8:15-8:45 AM on Saturday, November 23 in Aurora’s parking lot at 1001 Mary Street. We also want to thank our project sponsor Moore Guitars, Evansville Music Academy, and shelter sponsor Fifth Third Bank. Please stay tuned for the upcoming 48 Hours in the Life: The Homeless Experience Project 4.0.
For more information or inquiries, please get in touch with Zac Heronemus, Executive Director, or Sophie Hancock, Marketing and Development Officer for Aurora, as listed above.
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