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ADOPT A PET

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Gnap is a 3-year-old female tortoiseshell. She’s a very sweet & petite girl! In a boisterous environment, she may take a few days to come around. But rattle that Temptations treat container, and she’ll warm up right away! She gets along beautifully with other cats. Her adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Stop by and visit her at River Kitty Cat Café in downtown Evansville, Tuesday-Sunday for just $6!

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Christopher Wayne Leroy: Stalking (Level 5 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony)

Jason Evan Shirel: Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety official (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Theft (Class A misdemeanor)

Amanda Jo Brune: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor)

Heather Dawn Orange: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony)

Samantha J. Mullen: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a substance represented to be a controlled substance (Class C misdemeanor)

James Wesley Moore III: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)

David Santiago: Robbery (Level 5 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Kristian Dale Voges: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Jarrod Blane Roberts: Battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony)

Shawn Edwards Williams: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Emmanuelle Diane Roberts: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Rachel Lynne Fisher: Auto theft (Level 5 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Katonya A. Lewis: Aiding Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Aiding Theft (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)

Louis Curtis Hoover: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Michael J. Tripp II: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony)

Matthew Clarence Fisher: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony)

Samuel J. Jernigan: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor), Driving while suspended (A infraction), Failure to signal turn (C infraction), Speeding (C infraction)

Lou Ann Kristen Burns: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)

August CITLI Traffic Grant Blitz

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  The Evansville Police Department would like to announce the Click It to Live It Blitz 104 and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign for August and the beginning of September. This CITLI Traffic Grant will begin on August 14 and run through September 7, to include the Labor Day weekend.

  This time period encompasses the Labor Day holiday, which is an occasion where people enjoy alcoholic beverages. 

 Officers working this grant will be looking for impaired drivers. 

  Please make sure you have plans for a sober driver before you begin your celebrations. 

Ivy Tech Princeton Plans Drive Up Enrollment Event

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 Ivy Tech’s Princeton Career & Technology Center is planning an enrollment event designed to make it easier for potential students to get enrolled outside, in the fresh air – and potentially, all from the comfort of a vehicle.

Ivy Tech Enroll ‘N Go, planned for Thursday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., will allow students interested in healthcare careers and online classes the opportunity to drive up and talk with educational professionals about their next steps for enrollment. 

Sign up at link.ivytech.edu/rollngo

“We realize that this opportunity may not work for everyone. The building will also be open to assist those who need things we cannot do quickly outside,” said John Snowden, Princeton site director. “We wanted to offer an outdoor opportunity to see a person face to face and have their questions answered.”

For a completely virtual experience, potential students can also drop in to the Express Enrollment Center virtually by going to link.ivytech.edu/DropIn

To make an appointment to talk with someone about fall classes at the Princeton Career & Technology Center, call 812-385-8495.

Hopf Equipment Theft

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  On July 18 the Evansville Police Department was called to 6000 E. Morgan Ave. to Hopf Equipment in reference to a theft of an excavator. The reporter believes the theft occurred on July 15 around 8:30 p.m. The excavator was parked on the front lot near the entrance.

   The businesses video shows a male walk up to the excavator and drive it off the lot. Video belonging to a business that was located close to Hopf Equipment captures the excavator being loaded on a trailer and driven away. The vehicle is believed to be a light colored, older model Chevy Tahoe. 

 Anyone who can identify the owner of this vehicle, or the man in the picture, is asked to call the Evansville Police Department’s Detective Office at 812-436-7989 or 812-436-7979.

“IS IT TRUE” AUGUST 12, 2020

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way.
City-County Observer Comment Policy:
Be kind to people. No personal attacks or harassment will be tolerated and will be removed from our site.”
We understand that sometimes people don’t always agree and discussions may become a little heated.  The use of offensive language and/or insults against commenters will not be tolerated and will be removed from our site.
IS IT TRUE if people continue to conduct their personal business as they did in the past they could catch this deadly virus and could conceivably become very sick or even die?
IS IT TRUE during the next several months the owner and publisher of the City-County Observer and our past Editor Joe “Jack” Wallace will begin working on a book entitled “IS IT TRUE”?  which will reference discussions and conversations that have promulgated and forced good public policy over the years?  …
IS IT TRUE the CCO Publisher will take extreme precautions to maintain confidentiality for the names of the many hundreds of “MOLES”  providing information to the “IS IT TRUE” columns with only the publisher knowing their identity?
IS IT TRUE when all said and done this book should be a fun, insightful, and interesting read and all proceeds from the sale of this book shall be donated to a scholarship fund for future journalism students?
IS IT TRUE that all City of Evansville Board of Public Works meetings can be viewed via online streaming, and that the video/audio of such meetings is archived for review by the public?  …that the video/audio for the July 16, 2020 Board of Public Works meeting is not available online when the action was taken by the Board of Public Works concerning the METS Transit Advertising contract and is the subject of a recent lawsuit filed by The Evansville Bus & Bench, LLC  in the Vanderburgh Circuit Court?
IS IT TRUE several months ago we warned our business-minded readers to be aware of a possible legal liability concerning COVID -19 lawsuits filed against them for not shielding their partons from this potentially deadly virus?  …there is a movement afoot by the business community asking State lawmakers to shield them and their businesses from any future liability caused by the COVID-19 virus?
IS IT TRUE that the interviews of the finalists for the Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge were conducted on February 28, 2020? …we are told that Governor Holcomb has encountered enormous political pressure concerning the appointment of the vacant position of the Vanderburgh County Superior Court judge and there is hope the Governor won’t allow backroom politics to get in the way of making a “Good Public Policy” decision concerning this appointment?
IS IT TRUE over the years we been quietly observing the Evansville Department Of Metropolitan Development approving some most interesting low-interest loans, development grants, facade grants, subsidy for a hockey team, and the purchase of vacant lots and dilapidated buildings at a premium price in the Downtown, North Main Street, and Haynie’s Corner area with very little public scrutiny?
IS IT TRUE the reason why some of the City Of Evansville Department heads are requesting City Council and the Evansville Board Of Public Works to allow them to hire part-time workers is that there’s a current hiring freeze prohibits the hiring of full-time employees?
IS IT TRUE the Vanderburgh County Covid-19 Resource and Awareness Task Force is hosting its third neighborhood testing session today at the former Healthsouth location at 4100 Covert Ave, 47714?…we are told this will take place from 5 pm-7 pm and the Task Force has 175 test kits?….the Covid-19 Task Force continues to go above and beyond by collaborating with all lines of business and industries to ensure as many Vanderburgh County citizens are offered free, neighborhood coronavirus testing as possible?
IS IT TRUE during the next several years the “tax and spend” politicians are predicted to blame the COVID-19  as the reason why they are forced to raise your taxes?
IS IT TRUE  we are hearing that former Evansville Mayor and Chancellor Of Ivy Tech Jonathon Weinzapfel is making some major headway in becoming the next Attorney General of Indiana?  …we are told that Mr.Weinzapfel’s campaign is generating strong support from many disenfranchised voters?
IS IT TRUE that Vanderburgh County Commissioner Ben Shoulders got endorsed by the Latino Newspaper, El Informador, and the Evansville Latino Center also endorsed Commissioner Shoulders?
IS IT TRUE we have an outstanding group of law enforcement professionals that are doing everything they can to protect us, despite often putting themselves in danger as evidenced in the EPD Daily Activities report posted in the CCO?
IS IT TRUE there are some opportunities for those who might be interested?
  • HAHN/KIEFER Real Estate Service needs to hire an Administrative Assistant with bookkeeping skills.  This individual needs to be very proficient in using Quickbooks software and the starting salary will be around $18/hour.  If interested, please call Joe Kiefer at 812-477-6980 or 812-604-5973 as soon as possible.
  • It is time for the City-County Observer to encourage boards like   DMD/Evansville Redevelopment Commission and the Evansville Board of Public Works to become more accountable to the people they serve.  The CCO is looking for a part-time investigative reporter to cover the meetings of the above tax-supported entities.  Interested individuals, please contact us at citycountyobserver@live.com.
  •   College journalism students are encouraged to apply.

IS IT TRUE our “READERS POLLS” are non-scientific but trendy?

Today’s “Readers Poll” question is: Do you think that the City of Evansville should approve loans or grants to install new awnings, erect new exterior signs, or do the exterior remodeling on area businesses?
Please take time and read our articles entitled “STATEHOUSE FILES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, “READERS POLL”, BIRTHDAYS, HOT JOBS”, EDUCATION, OBITUARIES and “LOCAL SPORTS”.
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If you would like to advertise on the CCO please contact us at citycountyobserver@live.com.

BREAKING NEWS: Indiana Governor Proposes Full Funding For All Schools, Avoiding Cuts For Virtual Learning

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Indiana Governor Proposes Full Funding For All Schools, Avoiding Cuts For Virtual Learning

By Stephanie Wang

Pushing back on a move last week to cut support for schools that don’t reopen classrooms, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday that he will work with education policymakers to preserve full state funding.

Holcomb’s solution is to buy time for lawmakers to discuss and pass a change to a state law that otherwise would reduce state dollars for students learning mostly online. He is suggesting delaying the Sept. 18 count date of student enrollment that’s used to calculate school funding.

By postponing the court date until at least December, schools won’t immediately see their funding dip before lawmakers convene for a ceremonial opening day in November or when the regular session starts in January to discuss amending the school funding formula.

“This solution will put to rest lingering questions or concerns so schools can continue to focus on opening schools safely and educating Indiana’s students,” Holcomb said in a statement, adding that legislative leaders “share my commitment to fund schools to the full extent during this uncertain and unprecedented time.”

In a press release, House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate leader Rodric Bray offered support for the move.

Bray, who alarmed districts last week by outlining reductions to schools not offering in-person learning, said lawmakers could “take a fresh look at these statutes in light of the pandemic to ensure schools are adequately funded.”

The Indiana State Board of Education, made up of members appointed by Holcomb and other legislative leaders, would need to call a special meeting to move the court date.

UE Enters Stage 4 Reopening Plan

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Earlier this year, the University of Evansville created a Coronavirus Healthcare Task Force to establish health and safety guidelines and navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last several months, UE has progressed through multiple stages of a Campus Reopening Plan.

Effective Wednesday, August 12, UE entered Stage 4 of the Campus Reopening Plan. As the University works diligently to prepare for the return of students, appropriate health and safety measures have been implemented. These guidelines include masks or face coverings, social distancing, proper handwashing, and enhanced cleaning protocols. The complete Stage 4 plan is available on the University Campus Operations webpage.

The task force will continue to monitor the situation and implement additional guidelines as needed to ensure the campus is open in the safest and most effective manner.

Students at the University of Evansville shape powerful and enduring change. UE is the first in Indiana to be designated as an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, and its changemaking culture empowers students to improve the world around them as UE Changemakers. With over 80 majors in the arts and sciences and pre-professional programs, UE’s diverse student body represents 44 states and 52 countries. U.S. News & World Report recognizes UE as the #6 Best College in the Midwest among private schools. For more information, please visit www.evansville.edu

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 671 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 76,522 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s dashboard.

A total of 2,878 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of 15 over the previous day. Another 208 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

As of today, more than 34 percent of ICU beds and nearly 82 percent of ventilators are available across the state.

To date, 866,994 tests for unique individuals have been reported to ISDH, up from 861,655 Tuesday.

To find testing sites around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link.

 

Shooting Victim at Deaconess Midtown

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   Around 5:00 a.m., on today’s date, the Evansville Police Department was called to Deaconess Midtown about a person who arrived who had a gunshot wound to his leg. 

 The officers quickly identified that the victim had a gunshot wound to his left leg just above the knee. 

  The victim refused to share details of the shooting. The only information he shared was that he was walking when he was shot, but didn’t know his location and didn’t see anyone shoot at him. 

  When he was taken back to surgery the victim’s girlfriend, who took him to the hospital, simply said that she picked him up somewhere on the east side of Evansville, but could not give an exact location. 

  Anyone who might have knowledge of this shooting is asked to contact the Evansville Police Department’s Detective Office at 812-436-7979.

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