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Phillips delivers as Otters walk-off Crushers

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Phillips delivers as Otters walk-off Crushers

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the second time this year, the Evansville Otters walked off to beat the Lake Erie Crushers 5-4 at Bosse Field on Saturday Night.

It was a back-and-forth battle throughout the contest. The Otters (26-40) fell behind early but struck back to take a lead late in the game. The Crushers (38-27) tied it to make the night interesting but resilience from the offense led Evansville to the series win.

Dakota Phillips was the hero as he led the offense in a three-for-four night at the dish. He smacked a ball to the gap in left-center that hit off the top of the wall to bring home the winning run in the ninth inning.

Lake Erie jumped ahead in the fifth inning with an unearned run to make it 1-0. In the sixth, the Crushers added two more unearned runs before the Otters found the scoreboard in the home half of the frame.

Pavin Parks doubled to right-center and Dakota Phillips brought him home to make it a 3-1 game.

In the seventh, the Otters took the lead dropping three runs on the Crushers to jump ahead 4-3. Randy Bednar highlighted the inning with a two-out two-run single up the middle.

Tying the game with a home run in the eighth, Lake Erie sent the contest to the ninth tied at four. Gary Mattis singled on the first pitch of the final frame. Then, Parks roped a ball to right field down in the count 0-2 to put runners on first and second. Two batters later, Phillips sent the Otters home with a win and a chance to sweep Lake Erie tomorrow.

Casey Delgado tossed four scoreless innings as the starter. Taking the win after pitching a scoreless ninth was Michael McAvene (1-4). Blowing the hold and allowing the walk-off, Trevor Kuncl (2-3) took the loss.

The Otters have an opportunity to win three games in a row for the first time all season tomorrow against Lake Erie in the series finale. Looking to start the homestand a perfect 3-0, the first pitch is set for 5:05 p.m. CT. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.

Hoosier History Highlights

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July 28 – August 3

This Week in Indiana History
Davis July 28,1945 Jim Davis American cartoonist and creator of the comic strips “Garfield” and “U.S. Acres”, born in Marion, Indiana.

July 29, 1946 Neal Doughty, American rock piano, Hammond organ, and Moog synthesizer player (REO Speedwagon – “Can’t Fight This Feeling”‘; “One Lonely Night”), born in Evansville, Indiana.

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Booth July 29, 1869 Booth Tarkington, American novelist (17, The Magnificent Ambersons), born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
July 30, 1964 Vivica A. Fox, American actress (Kill Bill: Vol. 1), born in South Bend, Indiana. Fox
Pyle August 3, 1900 Ernie Pyle, American journalist and war correspondent during WW II (Pulitzer Prize, 1944), born in Dana, Indiana.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken of Gene Stratton-Porter’s darkroom in her Cabin at Wildflower Woods on Sylvan Lake in Rome City, Indiana.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1.Which U.S. President grew up in Spencer County, Indiana?

2.What brand of tomato catsup has corporate headquarters in Elwood, Indiana?

3.In the movie “Breaking Away,” the term “cutters” refers to workers in what Indiana industry?

4.Which Indiana governor later became president of a baseball team?

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1. Abraham Lincoln

2. Red Gold

3. The limestone industry

4. Joe Kernan

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If we wuz all as well behaved as a farmer’s dog when he comes t’ town this would be some world.

Abe Martin….written by Frank “Kin” Hubbard one of Jim’s favorite Indiana humorists.

Abe Martin was published from 1904 – 1937 in the Indianapolis News.

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Arts Commission invests over $3.5M to strengthen communities through art and creativity 

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Arts Commission invests over $3.5M to strengthen communities through art and creativity 

July 28, 2024

(INDIANAPOLIS) Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $3,521,351 to 338 nonprofits to fund arts projects and organizations around the state through the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs.       

During its June 14 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved the funding recommendations for the two grant programs. Arts Organization Support grants operate on a two-year cycle and provide annual operating support for the ongoing artistic and administrative functions of eligible arts organizations. Arts Project Support grants provide funding of up to $4,000 to Indiana 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and public entities for a specific arts project or arts activity(ies). 77 of Indiana’s 92 counties will receive funding through these grant programs, which are administered in partnership with the Commission’s
Regional Arts Partners.

“All across Indiana we have seen the positive impact that investing in arts and creativity has on quality of life,” said Anne Penny Valentine, Chair of the Indiana Arts Commission. “Each of the projects and organizations selected to receive funding are doing exceptional creative work in and for Hoosier communities. The Commission is excited and honored to support the work these organizations are doing to engage the public, develop their communities and encourage creativity across our state.” 

  

In Fiscal Year 2024, changes to the Arts Organization Support program were made to decrease barriers in the application process, increase support to smaller and first-time applicants, and provide more meaningful award sizes to grant recipients through a field-driven input process. One resulting change was that all Arts Organizations Support grant recipients were approved for two years of grant funding, pending compliance with state and federal requirements. Arts Organization Support recipients did not have to apply for funding for the current Fiscal 2025 funding cycle.  

 

Following are examples of arts organizations receiving Arts Organization Support awards:   

  

  • The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts of Warsaw in Kosciusko County dedicates itself to providing performing arts experiences that create community unity, educational opportunities, and economic growth. Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts provides their rural community with exceptional artistic performances in theatre, orchestra, and music, increases access to arts education services for youth, adults, and professionals, and strengthens the local economy through tourism and quality of place. 
  • In Ripley County, the Batesville Area Arts Council is committed to promoting the arts by providing opportunities for artistic education, expression and enjoyment in Batesville and the surrounding area. The Batesville Area Arts Council supports arts education in Batesville schools, provides a Young Artist Showcase, hosts an Annual Community Arts Show, and leads a Summer Children’s Theatre Camp.

  

Similar to Arts Organization Support, the Arts Project Support was modified in Fiscal Year 2025 to create a better applicant and grantee experience. The Arts Project Support program received a record number of applications for Fiscal Year 2024, with 322 applicants representing 71 Indiana counties. This applicant pool represented a 34% increase in applications from Fiscal Year 2024, with 115 Fiscal Year 2025 applicants being first-time applicants to the program.  

 

In recognition of the increased interest in and need for Arts Project Support, the Indiana Arts Commission took a one-time withdrawal from the Arts Trust Plate Endowment, which is supported by sales of the Arts Trust License Plate. Plate holder contributions through the Arts Trust License Plate directly supported an additional 30 arts projects being funded around the state in Fiscal Year 2025. 

 

 

Applications were reviewed by over 120 panelists from around the state and country with expertise in the arts, community development, and nonprofit management. 

  

Following are examples of Arts Project Support award recipients: 

  

  • The Charlestown-Clark County Public Library will offer quality art programs for elementary school children with its 2025 Summer Art Program with support of an Arts Project Support Grant. The summer art program will provide an introduction into different art mediums and techniques including ceramics, printing making and fiber art. The programming will conclude with the project with a week-long art show displaying the children’s artwork at the Charlestown Public Library.  
  • The Gary Youth Poet Laureate Society will utilize an Arts Project Support grant to support the 2nd Annual Gary Youth Poet Laureate Commencement, where the 2025 Gary Youth Poet Laureate will be named. The Gary Youth Poet Laureate Society aims to empower and inspire the youth of their community through the literary art of poetry. By providing a platform for self-expression and creativity, the organization strives to nurture a love for poetry and writing among young individuals.  

“Art and creativity foster connection and cohesion, support the entrepreneurial spirit communities need to thrive, and help build the kinds of communities where people want to live, work, play, study, and stay,” said Miah Michaelsen, Executive Director of the Indiana Arts Commission. “In every corner of the Hoosier state, public funding for arts and creativity continually proves to be a high-return investment that positively impacts the cultural, economic, and educational climate of Indiana. It is a privilege to support the organizations building stronger Indiana communities through arts and creativity.”  

 

 

Indiana Athletics – Updates from 2024 Paris Olympics

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Twenty Indiana University athletes and coaches are participating in the 2024 Paris Games July 27-Aug. 10.

 SATURDAY, JULY 27

Incoming transfer Matt King became an Olympic Champion in the men’s 4×100-meter freestyle Saturday at the La Defense Arena. King was a member of the preliminary relay that earned a spot in the final before giving way to the evening quartet of Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong and Caleb Dressel.

In the same event, Rafael Miroslaw led Germany to two national records on the way to a seventh-place finish. The Germans went 3:13.15 in the morning and 3:12.29 in the final, as Miroslaw produced the quartet’s fastest splits in each race (47.87, 47.66).

Miroslaw and three more Hoosiers resume action in the pool Sunday. Lilly King kicks off her Olympic program in the 100-meter breaststroke during the preliminary session at 5 a.m. ET. King’s Indiana Swim Club teammate, Lithuanian Kotryna Teterevkova will join her in the 100 breast. IU junior Kai Van Westering is slated to race the 100-meter backstroke, and Miroslaw will compete in the 200 free.

Results

Men’s 4×100-meter freestyle

  1. Matt King – N/A (Did not swim final)
  2. Rafael Miroslaw – 3:12.29 (German Record)
  3. Tomer Frankel (ISR) – 3:15.41

 

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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The Hungry Hungry Bookworm Puppet Show | July 3

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Step into the enchanting world of puppetry with River City Puppets! We are thrilled to invite you to a magical performance of “The Hungry Hungry Bookworm” as part of our Summer Reading Program.

 

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Time: 2 PM

Location: Browning Gallery (lower level)

 

Get ready to be captivated by this delightful tale brought to life through the art of puppetry. It’s a fun-filled adventure for the whole family that you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable puppet show experience!

 

And don’t forget to sign up for our Summer Reading Program: Adventure Begins at Your Library. Get prizes for all your summer reading and make this summer a truly adventurous one!

Otters win big in series opener with Lake Erie

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Otters win big in series opener with Lake Erie

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Beginning a nine-game home stand tonight at Bosse Field, the Evansville Otters demolished the Lake Erie Crushers 9-1.

Guided by the long ball, the Otters’ (25-40) bats showed up early against the Crushers (38-26) and the club never looked back.

Opening the scoring in the first, Gary Mattis hit a solo shot to left-center field to make it 1-0.

The only run of the game for Lake Erie came in the top of the second when they tied it at one, then Evansville immediately answered and took off.

In the home second, Dakota Phillips hit a solo homer to right, giving the Otters back the lead. Pavin Parks added to the fun in the third inning with a three-run blast making it a 5-1 contest.

After a couple of quiet innings, the club found the scoreboard for the final time tonight, plating four runs on five hits in the sixth to bust the game wide open. Highlighting the inning, Parks hit an RBI double off the wall in right field before the final run came in on a Delvin Zinn RBI single.

Evansville out-hit Lake Erie 10-6 tonight, led by Parks with two knocks and four RBI. Zinn and Phillips also strung together multi-hit performances. The Otters played a clean game defensively with no errors.

Backed by strong offense, Braden Scott (2-9) took the win after tossing seven full innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts. Out of the bullpen, Jon Beymer and Michael McAvene both tossed scoreless frames to end the night. The Otters handed Darrien Ragins (7-1) his first loss of the year.

Tomorrow, the Otters have a chance to win their first series of the season against Lake Erie. The first pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. CT. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.

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Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers of charitable scams related to attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump

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Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to watch out for scammers soliciting donations for fake charitable causes. Good samaritans started a legitimate fundraising effort to support families of those killed and wounded during the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, but scammers have used this tragedy to start their own copycat efforts to lure donors to give money to imposter accounts. 

“These fraudsters appeal to people’s natural sense of compassion and patriotism in order to steal their hard-earned money,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Although most of us are appalled by such vile conduct, this is exactly the way scammers think and operate. They try to take advantage of difficult circumstances for their gain. We want to help good-hearted Hoosiers avoid falling for these schemes.”  

Attorney General Todd Rokita encourages Hoosiers to exercise caution not only in regard to this specific scam but anytime they receive solicitations related to high-profile news events that scammers may attempt to exploit. 

In regard to solicitations involving political figures and causes, caution is especially warranted during an election year when many Hoosiers will receive more emails, phone calls and other communications from political organizations.   

Attorney General Rokita offers the following tips:  

  • Slow down. A real charity will accept your donations any day of the week. Take as much time as you need to research and feel confident about the organization before handing over your hard-earned money. 
  • Know that it’s OK to ask questions. If the request for a donation is over the phone, the caller should be able to answer critical questions.  
  • Know who’s making the request. Don’t assume a request to donate is legitimate because a friend posted it on social media. Your friend might not personally know about the charity or how it spends money.  
  • Make sure you are dealing with the real charitable organization. Be leery of year-end appeals from unknown or unfamiliar organizations you receive by phone, mail, email and/or social media.  
  • Always donate by credit card rather than cash or other methods. This will ensure you can access the protections available through your credit card company.  
  • Research the cause or the organization. Search online for the name of the organization or cause with words like “review,” “scam,” or “complaint.” See if others have had good or bad experiences with the charity. Check out what charity watchdog groups say about that organization.  
  • Look up a charity’s report and ratings on these websites:  
  • CharityNavigator.org  
  • CharityWatch.org  
  • Give.org  
  • Guidestar.org  

If you ever suspect a scam of any type, file a complaint at indianaconsumer.com or call Attorney General Rokita’s office at 1-800-382-5516. 

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