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Local Christian Bookstore Suspended by Facebook
The owner of an Evansville Christian bookstore is expressing frustration after Facebook suspended the store’s account for violating Facebook’s “community standards.”
James Peters, the owner of the Vineyard Christian, located on Evansville’s east side, shared the suspension on his personal Facebook page, saying, “This must be due to the Christian content that we post, so our page may be gone for good as we are not going to change our content. We are a Christian store, and we will always give Glory and Praise to our LORD, JESUS CHRIST.”
Comments on the post have been overwhelmingly supportive.
Peters ended his comment with a call to action, “It is time that all believers join together to stop these platforms from censoring Christian content…the problem is that “they” no longer care if we realize this is going on or not.”
Gov. Holcomb fosters Indiana relations in Greece
Athens, Greece – Governor Eric J. Holcomb concluded his economic development trip to Greece following a week with the Council of State Governments.
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Gov. Holcomb lead a Council of State Governments delegation of U.S. state and business leaders to advance American democracy and business opportunities through policy, business and cultural exchanges. The governor also pursued new partnership opportunities for Indiana and Hoosiers, highlighting the importance of foreign direct investment to the state and its commitment to global engagement.
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Gov. Holcomb attended a reception at U.S. Ambassador Tsunis residence where he addressed the Council of State Government delegation as well as students and faculty from Indiana University and Purdue University.
In Athens, the governor met with U.S. and Greece government officials, including U.S. Ambassador to Greece George J. Tsunis; Minister Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection of Greece; Deputy Minister Kostas Fragogiannis, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General for International Economic Affairs of the Hellanic Republic (pictured) to discuss the growing ties between the U.S. and Greece and explore opportunities for Indiana and Greece to advance economic and community development for both their populations.
In Athens, Gov. Holcomb and the delegation met with representatives of the American-HellenicChamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece) to advance economic cooperation between Indiana and Greece. AmCham chapters worldwide play an important role in connecting Indiana to future-focused economic partners. Last year, AmCham Greece signed a memorandum of understanding with Purdue University, committing to exploring new initiatives to foster R&D in the academic and business community. Pictured with the governor is Dr. Petros Drineas, Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science, Purdue University, and John Kyiakides, member of AmCham Greece executive committee and board of directors.
Gov. Holcomb also met with leaders of Enterprise Greece to discuss ways to promote innovation and trade in future-focused sectors, including life sciences and technology, with a particular focus on small-to-medium-sized businesses and startups. Greece hosts business facilities of three Hoosier corporation – Eli Lilly and Company, Corteva and Zimmer Biomet – while trade between Indiana and Greece tops $53 million annually.
In Athens, the governor met with executives of Pharmaserve-Lilly, a joint venture between the Greek pharmaceutical company Pharmaserve and Indiana-based Eli Lilly and Company, to discuss the company’s partnership in advancing drug development and delivery. The company was formed in 1994 and is now among the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in Greece.
Gov. Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb, and the delegation met with leadership of the World Human Forum, a global think and do tank, to discuss the increasingly-connected future global economy and strategies to create a better tomorrow for all citizens worldwide.
Gov. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb will conclude their first official visit to Greece this weekend. This visit was paid for by the Council of State Governments.
Hoosier History Highlights
October 20 – October 26This Week in Indiana History
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Indiana Quick Quiz1.Carl Fisher was instrumental in building what Indianapolis landmark? 2.The Hickory Huskers starred in the movie “Hoosiers.” You can visit their home gym in what Indiana city? 3. What iconic bottle was created in Terre Haute? 4. Fort Wayne has a Class A minor league baseball team called the “TinCaps.” What is the origin of the name? Answers Below
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Answers1. Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2. Knightstown, IN 3. Coca-Cola 4. The team is named for Johnny Appleseed who settled in the Fort Wayne area and in a Disney movie is depicted as wearing a cooking pot for a hat.
“What’s remarkable about old age is not that we wear out but that we last so long in the grip of gravity.” ― Scott Russell Sanders, Hoosier Native and Indiana Author Awards Winner, 2024
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Both photos were taken October 10, in Lebanon.
Hurricane Pets
To assist shelters in making space for displaced hurricane pets, the Vanderburgh Humane Society will be taking in 26 dogs and 16 cats from Pinellas County Animal Services out of Florida. The animals will arrive at Tri-State Aero at approximately 2pm, Friday October 18th. VHS staff will be waiting onsite to transport these animals back to their facility for further care and eventually adoption.
By transporting animals who were available for adoption pre-storm out of the region, Pinellas County Animal Services will be better positioned to take in and care for displaced animals in their community, increasing the likelihood of reunifications.
The local community can help by adopting, fostering, and/or donating.
To adopt: https://www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt/the-adoption-process
Foster: https://www.vhslifesaver.org/get-involved/foster
Donate: https://give.vhslifesaver.org