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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
William Edwin Payne: Attempt Domestic Battery (Level 6 Felony)
Devon Patrick Smith: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Morgan Paula Wright: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)
Kayela P. Meece: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)
Jason Breedlove: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)
David Michael Hodges: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Christina Elaine Scott: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Destiny May Glover: Battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Marie Missolve Desir: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
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CDC ASK States To Prepare To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine By November
CDC ASK States To Prepare To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine By November
By Erica IrishÂ
TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS — The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has directed states to be ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to the public as early as November.
The directive came from a letter issued by the CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield to all 50 states as well as five major cities in late August, published on the same day President Donald Trump said a vaccine would be ready by the end of 2020 in his speech at the Republican National Convention. The letter urges states to be ready to share one of two potential vaccines with high-risk members of the public this fall, such as those working in healthcare and the elderly.
Some are criticizing the letter as a move by the Trump administration to politicize the creation of the vaccine and rush it to the public ahead of Election Day at the expense of needed clinical trials and approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
The Indiana State Department of Health confirmed it has received the CDC’s letter and is awaiting more information to guide the release of a vaccine when it becomes available.
In Indiana, researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are now leading clinical trials to test a potential vaccine. Researchers plan to work with up to 1,500 volunteers to trial the vaccine, formally known as AZD1222. An estimated 30,000 volunteers will take part in the clinical trials nationwide.
The vaccine to be tested was first developed by Oxford University in January as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded. It was licensed to a pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, in April.
The IU study is the only of its kind in the state to participate in Phase III clinical trials of the vaccine. That’s the final phase required before the FDA is able to approve the vaccine for widespread use.
The school is seeking volunteers for the clinical trials. Participants must be at least 18 years old with no history of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
State health officials reported an additional 1,110 COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 96,854 cases. Health officials also confirmed another four deaths related to COVID-19. The total suspected to have died from the virus now stands at 3,110.
The state also unveiled a new dashboard Thursday with that shows analysis of county-level infections. This data is presented in a color-coded map and is designed to offer specific recommendations to local schools reopening during the pandemic.
FOOTNOTE: Erica Irish is the 2020 Russell Pulliam editor for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.Â
Broadband Projects Will Expand Internet Access To Hoosiers
Staff report
TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS—Fifty projects across Indiana will receive a combined $51 million to expand the broadband infrastructure as part of the second round of the Next Level Broadband Grant Program.
Gov. Eric Holcomb, in announcing the funding Thursday, said that the spread of COVID-19 has made the need for affordable and dependable broadband more apparent. Hoosiers need quality internet access no matter where they live, he added.
The $100 million Next Level Broadband Grant Program is the largest single-state investment in broadband. In total, rounds one and two of the program have awarded more than $79 million for broadband infrastructure for more than 21,900 homes and commercial locations in 41 counties.
Among the projects receiving funding are proposals that were submitted by Joink, a Terre Haute area internet provider, with the goal of providing reliable and affordable broadband services to homes across multiple counties in West Central Indiana.
The funding, totaling $2 million, will allow expanding its current fiber-optic network to provide speed packages up to 1 Gbps to homes and businesses in the West Central Indiana region.
“I am very pleased that rural access is and continues to be on the forefront of the state’s initiatives,†said state Sen. Phil Boots, R-Crawfordsville.
Last year during round one, 14 projects were awarded more than $28 million. With more than $23 million in a local match, a total of more than $51 million was invested in broadband expansion. Information regarding a third round will be released in the future. For more information, visit https://www.in.gov/ocra/3018.htm.
Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program is part of Holcomb’s $1 billion Next Level Connections infrastructure program, which accelerates the completion of major highway projects, expands access to rural broadband services, creates more nonstop flights and pursues the expansion of rail projects in northwest Indiana.
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EVSC Foundations’ Hangers to Host 9th Annual Scooping for Students Fundraiser Virtually
EVSC Foundations’ Hangers to Host 9th Annual Scooping for Students Fundraiser Virtually
EVSC Foundation and Baskin Robbins on Green River Road are teaming up with more than 40 teams of “scoopers†to raise funds for Hangers, the clothing resource for EVSC students.
For the safety of students, families, and fans, Hangers is not hosting a live event this year; however, there are other ways to support the cause. Scoopers are challenging each other with creative social media posts, placing “tip jars†at local businesses, and promoting the purchase of ice cream at Baskin Robbins. In turn, Baskin Robbins (Green River Rd. location only) will give back a percentage of all purchases to clothing students in need starting Sunday (09/06) and running through Friday (09/11). Donations are also being accepted online at evscfoundation.org/give-today/.
“We are not going to let them move from in-person to virtual slow us down,†said Maureen Barton, EVSC Foundation Executive Director. “Just the opposite. When life hands us lemons, we make lemonade! Representatives from Vectren, ERA, United Fidelity Bank, EVSC, Alpha Laser, Berry Global, and more have already set the bar high by challenging our community on social media to get involved. And the impact is substantial—from $8 (covers the cost of a hygiene packet with a toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant) all the way up to $150 (covers seven days of clothes, including 5 uniform outfits, two “everyday†outfits, socks, shoes, and a winter coat).
There are not too many school community clothing centers in the midwest where over 3,000 students are clothed every year. Hangers is here today and will be tomorrow because of our generous community. From gently-used clothing donations to financial gifts, our community is the backbone of this invaluable resource.â€
This year’s “Scoopers†include:Â
Andre Thomas
Team Ascension St. Vincent
Team Berry Global
Bert Wheat
Bill Schirmer
Billy Bolin
Brad Ellsworth
Carrie Morton
Clint Hoskins
Courtney Johnson
DeAndre Wilson
Team Evansville Fire Department
Team First Christian Church
Jackie Monroe
Jeff Dierlam
Jeff Lyons
Jeffrey Berger
Kat Mykals
Lauren Leslie
1053 WJLT
Lisa Shanks
Team Macys
Mike Barker
Neil Chapman
Patricia JohnsonÂ
Pat ShouldersÂ
Phillip SmithÂ
Rick CameronÂ
Team Eyewitness News
Ryan Merriwether
Ryan O’Bryan
Scott Evernham
Team Shoe Carnival
Steve Hoover
Team Alpha Laser
Team Best in the West
Team Branson-Bopp
Team FC Tucker
Team Highland
Team Huff
Toni Hamilton
Travis Sams
Team Tri-State Community Clinics
Team YMCA
For complete information and to follow the virtual event, visit
https://www.facebook.com/HangersEvansville and click on the “Scooping for Students†event page. To make an online gift that supports students, please visit our secure giving site at https://evscfoundation.org/give-today/. If you want a certain scooper individual or team to receive credit for the tip jar contest, make sure to note their name in the “comment†section of your gift.
About Hangers
Located at the Academy for Innovative Studies (former North High School), Hangers helps students in need of clothing and hygiene products. Currently, more than 3,000 students receive full or partial-service each year. Funds raised go to purchase hygiene products, shoes, coats, uniform pants, and other clothing essentials for EVSC students.
For more information, please contact Maureen Barton at maureen@evscfoundation.org or (812) 618-5990.Â