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Riverside Sinkhole Repairs Delayed

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That sinkhole that formed on Riverside Drive three weeks ago is going to take a little longer to repair because of rising river levels.

Water crews say that a large 100-year-old brick storm sewer located 25 feet under the road is the source of the problem. Workers had to stop their repairs after rains caused the river to swell and made work on the sewer impossible.

There is no estimate on when repairs will be completed.

Fireworks Will Return to Newburgh

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MARCH 19, 2025—Last night at the annual Historic Newburgh meeting, it was announced that fireworks will return to the Newburgh riverfront on the 4th of July weekend. Thanks to a $30,000 sponsorship from Heritage Federal Credit Union, the pyrotechnics will fly on Saturday, July 5. The Fireworks display will cap off a full day of events on the Riverfront.

 

 

Indiana passes a resolution that calls for congressional term limits

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Indiana passes a resolution that calls for congressional term limits

    • By Schyler Altherr, TheStatehouseFile.com

Indiana lawmakers Monday passed a resolution to call for a change in the United States Constitution.

Supporters of the resolution are intending to add a constitutional amendment that would place term limits on U.S. Congress members. Despite the resolution passing, some lawmakers hold reservations on its possible success.

SJR 21 passed the Indiana House 66-30 with 10 Democrats joining the Republican majority and nine Republicans voting against the resolution. It will have Indiana join 10 other states to propose an Article V convention; the Constitution dictates there must be a coalition of at least 38 states to amend it, which has never occurred.

Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, voted against SJR 21 and voiced his opposition during discussion.

“I will not have to explain to my constituents why I’m not voting for term limits on myself when I’m voting on it for the rest of congressional members,” said DeLaney, “The rest of you can enjoy yourself making that explanation.”

The sponsor of the bill, Rep. Dave Hall, R-Norman, responded to this comment during discussion.

“We are a citizen legislature, we’re part time, we’re here three to four months of the year, we live in our districts, most of us keep full-time jobs in our district, ” said Hall. “So I don’t think it’s an apples-to -apples comparison.”

One lawmaker, Rep. Christopher Judy, R-Fort Wayne, made a point to vote no on the bill because he does not believe term limits are enough. Instead, he proposed that they should repeal the 17th Amendment of the Constitution so senators would be chosen by the state legislatures.

Schyler Altherr is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news site powered by Franklin College journalism students.

 SOUTHERN ROCK LEGENDS THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND TO PLAY OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA

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 SOUTHERN ROCK LEGENDS THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND
TO PLAY OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA
TICKETS GO ON SALE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 21, AT 10 AM
Evansville, IN – March 18, 2025 – Hometown Jams is bringing its signature live music experience to Evansville, Indiana, with a night of Southern rock classics featuring The Marshall Tucker Band on June 21, 2025, at Old National Events Plaza. Fans can pick up tickets early during the venue presale, starting Wednesday, March 19, by visiting the venue’s social media pages.
With a career spanning over five decades, The Marshall Tucker Band has become a cornerstone of Southern rock, blending blues, country, and jazz into their unmistakable sound. Fans can expect an electrifying setlist filled with timeless hits like “Can’t You See,” “Heard It in a Love Song,” and “Fire on the Mountain.”
“Bringing The Marshall Tucker Band to Evansville is truly exciting,” said Tyrus Joseforsky, CEO of Flight Levelz Entertainment and Hometown Jams. “Their music has connected with generations of fans, and this show will be a special celebration of their legendary sound.”
“Evansville, get ready for a night of unforgettable music with The Marshall Tucker Band,” Joseforsky added. “Join us on June 21st for a show that will take you on a journey through one of the greatest legacies in rock history.”
For more information about The Marshall Tucker Band, visit www.marshalltucker.com
Ticket Information:
 
What:       The Marshall Tucker Band
When:        Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Where:      Old National Events Plaza | 715 Locust Street | Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets:      Tickets start at $29.99 plus applicable fees and tax
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office.
 
About Hometown Jams
Hometown Jams is dedicated to bringing high-quality live entertainment to communities across the Midwest. With a mission to deliver “big city entertainment without the hassle,” Hometown Jams offers concertgoers intimate venues, affordable tickets, and memorable experiences right in their own backyard.
About Old National Events Plaza
Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is Evansville, Indiana’s premier convention center and largest live entertainment theatre. Housing a spacious 2,500-seat theatre, 38,000 square- feet of column free exhibit space, a beautiful 14,000 square-foot ballroom, and 12,00 square-feet of meeting space, Old National Events Plaza hosts a variety of events. The venue offers easy scheduling, one-stop-shop services, and in-house catering and audio-visual services. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.

Bailey is Promoted to the Rank of Captain to Serve as Area Commander

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Bailey is Promoted to the Rank of Captain to Serve as Area Commander

Evansville – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott has promoted Lieutenant Brian Bailey to the rank of Captain to serve as Area III Commander in southwest Indiana.

Bailey is a native of Evansville and a 1990 graduate of Reitz High School. He later attended Vincennes University and received an associate’s degree in law enforcement.

In December 1993, Bailey graduated from the Indiana State Police Recruit Academy and was assigned to the Indiana Toll Road. In April 1995, he transferred to the Evansville District and primarily patrolled Posey County. Between 2004 and 2012, Bailey was promoted to detective, sergeant, and first sergeant to serve as the assistant commander at the Evansville District. In June 2013, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant to serve as the district commander in the Evansville District.

Captain Bailey and his wife, Jean, reside in Vanderburgh County with their family.

Virtual Author Talk

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Virtual Author Talk

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 1 PM
Location: Streaming Online
Discover the stories that ignited the feminist revolution during our upcoming Virtual Author Talk with award-winning journalist and author Clara Bingham.
Bingham will discuss her latest book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973, the first comprehensive oral history of the decade that defined the modern feminist movement. Through interviews with both iconic figures and unsung heroes, Bingham brings to life the emotions and experiences of those who fought for equality and reshaped American society.
From Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique to the underground abortion network known as the Janes, to Shirley Chisholm’s presidential campaign and Billie Jean King’s historic tennis match, Bingham captures the personal and political revolution that transformed the nation.

 

About the Author:
Clara Bingham is an award-winning journalist and the author of The MovementWitness to the RevolutionWomen on the Hill, and co-writer of Class Action. A former Washington, DC, correspondent for Newsweek, her work has appeared in Vanity FairThe Guardian, and The Daily Beast. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.
The views expressed by presenters are their own and do not constitute an endorsement by Willard Public Library.

 

To register and secure your spot, please visit: https://libraryc.org/willardlib

 

Catch up on past Virtual Author Talks at the link below >>

 

SIAC ALL CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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2024-2025 SIAC ALL CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

FIRST TEAM

PLAYER GRADE SCHOOL
Luke Ellspermann 12 Memorial
Jaylan Mitchell 10 Reitz
Zaryen Moore 12 Central
Xander Niehaus 12 Castle
Shane Sims 12 Harrison
Lavell Tinsley 12 Reitz

SECOND TEAM

PLAYER GRADE SCHOOL
Bryson Chapman 11 North
Marrius Harris 11 Bosse
Landyn Richason 12 Central
Joel Sanders 12 Vincennes Lincoln
Jay Summitt 12 Harrison
Brooks Thomas 12 Harrison

PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Luke Ellspermann, Memorial

COACHES OF THE YEAR
Rodney Walker, Central

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Screaming Eagles Back on the Road This Week

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Screaming Eagles back on the road this week
USI visits APSU, opens OVC slate at WIU​​​​​​​

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — University of Southern Indiana Baseball is back on the road this week and starts a five-game road swing by visiting Austin Peay State University Wednesday for a 6 p.m. contest in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Following the midweek game at APSU, the Screaming Eagles open the Ohio Valley Conference slate for 2025 by going to Western Illinois University for a three-game series. The series starts Friday in Macomb, Illinois, with a 2 p.m. first pitch; continues Saturday at 1 p.m.; and concludes Sunday at 1 p.m.

The five-game road swing ends next week when Ball State University hosts USI for a 3 p.m. game on March 25.

The next time the Eagles are at the USI Baseball Field is March 28-30 when they host the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for a three-game series. The USI-Little Rock series is the start of a seven-game homestand at the USI Baseball Field.

With the ever-changing weather in March, USI encourages fans to watch for potential schedule changes on USIScreamingEagles.comX, and Facebook.

Links to follow the Eagles all season can be found on USIScreamingEagles.com and the USI Baseball Schedule.

USI Baseball Notes:
USI salvages series finale vs. Murray State. The USI Screaming Eagles salvaged the series finale with Murray State University in thrilling fashion Sunday, winning the nightcap of a doubleheader, 11-8, in 11 innings. Sophomore infielder Anthony Umbach knocked in the game-winning run with a two-out single in the 11th. The Racers took the first two games of the series, winning on Friday, 5-4, and in the first game of the doubleheader Sunday, 17-6.

USI last week. The Eagles were 2-3 last week, beginning with a 6-4 win over Austin Peay State University before losing two of three to Murray State. Junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens led USI at the plate, hitting .500 (11-22) with two doubles, a triple, and four RBIs.

Kitchens has the hot stick. Junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens has had the big bat for USI the last 10 games, hitting .543 (19-35) with seven runs scored, four doubles, a triple, one home run, and seven RBIs.

Umbach picks it up in the last 10 games. Sophomore infielder Anthony Umbach picked it up in the last 10 games. Umbach has made six appearances with five starts and is hitting .471 (8-17) with three RBIs.

Overall Eagle leaders at the plate. USI junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens is the top hitter at USI and the OVC with a .443 batting average (27-61). He also is tied for first in home runs (2) and RBIs (14); and second in doubles (7).

On the mound: Junior right-hander Blake Kimball led the USI starters in the opening weeks with a 2-3 record and a team-best 4.40 ERA. Junior right-hander Andres Gonzalez has a team-best 17 strikeouts this season. Kimball and Gonzalez are eighth and 10th in the OVC in ERA, respectively, through March 16.

USI in the OVC. USI ranks second in the OVC with a .312 team batting average and fifth with 103 runs scored. On the bump, the Eagles are eighth in the league with a 7.32 ERA.

USI visits APSU. USI will try to make it a two-game sweep of APSU on Wednesday after winning the first meeting last week. The Governors, who are 13-7 overall and visit Tennessee Tech University Tuesday, have won nine of the first 10 meetings with the Eagles.

USI opens OVC schedule at WIU: USI finishes this week by opening the 2025 OVC schedule on the road at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. WIU is 5-11 this year and is predicted to place last in the OVC this year. The Eagles lead the all-time series with the Leathernecks, 6-3, after sweeping last year’s conference games (3-0). WIU visits Southern Illinois University Tuesday before hosting USI.

Put Granny on the Plane: The Case for Medical Tourism in Medicare Reform

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Put Granny on the Plane: The Case for Medical Tourism in Medicare Reform

By Joe Wallace

Introduction

The United States spends more on healthcare per capita than any other country, yet many Americans struggle with affordability, long wait times, and inconsistent quality. For retirees on Medicare, the cost of routine and specialized medical procedures has reached absurd levels. There is a simple, practical, and cost-effective solution: medical tourism.

Instead of overpaying for treatments that can be performed at world-class facilities abroad for a fraction of the cost, Medicare should encourage and facilitate medical travel for non-emergency procedures. This policy shift could save billions annually while maintaining or even improving care quality. It’s time to embrace a new mantra: Put Granny on the Plane.

The Cost Disparity: U.S. vs. Abroad

Medical procedures in the U.S. often come with an eye-watering price tag. Here are some examples of cost differences for common procedures in the U.S. compared to reputable international medical hubs:

  • Dental Implants: $32,000 (U.S.) vs. $5,100 (Mexico)
  • Hip Replacement: $40,000 (U.S.) vs. $10,000 (India)
  • Heart Bypass Surgery: $120,000 (U.S.) vs. $15,000 (Thailand)
  • Knee Replacement: $50,000 (U.S.) vs. $12,000 (Costa Rica)

These price gaps exist despite the fact that many international hospitals meet or exceed U.S. standards, boasting accreditation from organizations like the Joint Commission International (JCI) and using American-trained physicians.

The Potential Savings for Medicare

Medicare spent an estimated $950 billion in 2023, with hospital services and physician fees accounting for the majority of costs. If even 5% of Medicare beneficiaries opted for medical tourism, the savings could be in the tens of billions annually. For example:

  • If 50,000 knee replacements were done abroad instead of in the U.S., the savings would be nearly $2 billion.
  • For every 10,000 heart bypass surgeries performed overseas, Medicare could save over $1 billion.
  • Dental care, largely uncovered by Medicare, could become dramatically more accessible, improving quality of life for millions.

Addressing Concerns About Quality and Safety

Critics argue that traveling abroad for healthcare presents risks. However, these concerns are often based on outdated stereotypes rather than reality. Many international hospitals cater specifically to medical tourists, providing English-speaking staff, private accommodations, and recovery plans tailored for international patients. Countries like Thailand, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Singapore have entire hospital networks built around treating Americans, Canadians, and Europeans.

Policy Recommendations

To integrate medical tourism into Medicare effectively, policymakers could:

  1. Create a Medicare-Approved Network of International Hospitals – Establish a vetted list of accredited hospitals that meet U.S. standards.
  2. Offer Financial Incentives – Provide travel stipends or reimburse airfare for procedures that save Medicare significant money.
  3. Ensure Seamless Medical Records Transfers – Utilize digital health records to ensure continuity of care upon return.
  4. Develop Post-Procedure Monitoring – Implement telehealth follow-ups to provide ongoing care after returning home.

The Bottom Line

The U.S. healthcare system is broken, particularly when it comes to cost efficiency. Instead of resisting global healthcare solutions, Medicare should embrace them. Medical tourism isn’t about cutting corners; it’s about cutting unnecessary costs while maintaining high-quality care.

For retirees looking to preserve their savings and for policymakers seeking sustainable solutions, the answer is clear: Put Granny on the Plane.