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The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville  Hosts Their 2024 Winter Break Camp

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EVANSVILLE, IN – The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) hosts their 2024 Winter Break Camp.  The Children’s Museum will be hosting a 4-day camp, on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Friday, December 27, 2024, Thursday, January 2, 2025, and Friday, January 3, 2025.  The camp will be held at the Children’s Museum, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., each day.  Wrap-Around Care, for before and after camp hours, will be available.
What to Expect:
  • Educational Activities
  • Storytelling
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Science Experiments
  • Children’s Museum Exploration
This Winter Break Camp is open to children in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade, and single-day registration is available.  Campers must bring their own packed lunch each day, and snacks will be provided by cMoe.
“Our camp combines fun activities that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration,” says Director of Education & Experience Melissa Goembel. “We’re excited to welcome campers for discovery and play that supports their growth even outside the classroom!”
Winter Break Camp is $160 per child for cMoe Members and $180 per child for Non-Members. To learn more and register your child, visit https://cmoekids.org/learn-us/winter-break-camp-2024. Space is limited. Register your child today to secure their spot at camp!

Giulia Cardona named AVCA/Gamechanger National Player of the Week

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Senior led UE to a pair of MVC victories

 LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the second time in her career, University of Evansville senior Giulia Cardona has been named the AVCA/Gamechanger Division I National Player of the Week.

The announcement comes on the heels of another stellar weekend that saw Cardona lead the Purple Aces to Missouri Valley Conference victories over Illinois State and Bradley.  On Monday, she earned her second MVC Player of the Week honor of 2024.

Cardona completed the weekend with an average of 6.50 kills per set while hitting .357 for the week.  She wrapped up her two matches with a total of 18 digs, five blocks and a pair of service aces.

Her week opened with a 34-kill performance as Evansville overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Illinois State in five sets.  She hit an unbelievable .453 in the effort.  On Saturday, she came back with 31 kills and 10 digs while hitting .278 in another 5-set victory against Bradley.

The weekend saw her add another 65 kills to her career tally. With 2,183 in her career, Cardona is 111 away from breaking the all-time MVC mark.

UE men’s soccer finishes 2024 regular season at home

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The Purple Aces look to secure home advantage to start the MVC Tournament
 
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Evansville men’s soccer team will look to secure a home quarterfinals match up in its final match of the 2024 regular season
The Purple Aces saw their five game unbeaten streak come to an end last week in their final Missouri Valley Conference trip to Springfield. UE struggled in the second half against the No. 17 Missouri State Bears on their turf giving up five goals in 45 minutes. Evansville did take the initial lead against the Bears within the first 10 minutes of the match. Redshirt freshman midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Giulia, Italy) added his fourth goal of the season and third in four matches at Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium. Fedrizzi found his way to the six and shot the ball past Missouri State’s goalkeeper into the middle of the net.

The Aces welcome the Belmont Bruins to the River City for the final regular season match of 2024. Belmont comes to Arad McCutchan Stadium with a 5-8-3 overall record and a 1-5-1 Valley record. The Bruins picked up their lone conference win two weeks ago in Chicago against the Flames with a 1-0 victory. Belmont is led by senior midfielder AJ Chastonay with 12 points from five goals and two assists. In net the Bruins graduate goalkeeper Grant Calvert has allowed only 18 goals in 16 games with 43 saves and five shutouts.

The Aces now have six multi-goal scorers as they head into their final match of the regular season. Senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) continues to lead the way with six goals while Fedrizzi and graduate forward Sami Owusu (Denver / Dayton) have four goals apiece. In total UE has 10 separate goal scorers.

Evansville heads into Friday’s match with a postseason spot secured in the MVC Tournament. The Aces will look to host one of the two quarterfinal matches with a win over Belmont. Results across the Valley on Wednesday will determine UE’s seeding with the potential to be as high as third and as low as five.

VHS Happy Tails Resale Shop Celebrating 10 Years of Fun and Funds for Furry Friends

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 (Evansville, IN – Let us begin with the elephant in the room: The Vanderburgh Humane Society has a thrift store?!?!?

Yes! They do! With all the excitement surrounding thrift stores in the Evansville region lately, between Goodwill’s expansion and the Rescue Mission Thrift Store at Washington Square Mall, the Vanderburgh Humane Society reminds the community that they also have a small but mighty nonprofit thrift store. And it is turning 10 years old next week.

Happy Tails Resale Shop opened on November 8, 2014. It is located in an unfinished portion of the VHS building previously used for storage, and it was the first thrift store benefiting shelter pets in the region. To this day, visitors and community members are amazed on a weekly basis that they did not know the VHS had a thrift store even 10 years later!

Before visiting, customers often think the thrift store is only for pet items. On the contrary: the store sells a variety of human items from jewelry & clothing to books, kitchenware, toys, furniture, craft supplies, and more!

Happy Tails is run almost exclusively by volunteers, so nearly 100% of the proceeds come back to the animals. Gently-used or sometimes even brand new items are donated from the community. Since its opening, it has raised more than a million dollars for VHS operations and programs. “The biggest need for any nonprofit organization is general, unrestricted funds for whatever expenses come up…. And that’s exactly what Happy Tails provides,” says Director of Advancement Amanda Coburn. “Because of the shop’s revenue, we can keep our large concrete facility at a comfortable temperature for the animals year-round. Or we can say ‘yes’ to treatment for a homeless puppy who breaks with parvovirus. Or we can provide professional development opportunities for our hardworking staff.”

On Friday, November 8th, the organization will host a ribbon cutting at 10:00 am with Evansville Regional Economic Partnership to celebrate the shop’s 10th anniversary. The store opens at 10:00 that day and will be open for shopping afterwards, with a 10% off everything sale. 10 years, 10% off, at 10:00! Cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted. Photo opportunities and interviews that day are welcome.

This date happens to coincide with local organizations’ participation in “Hoosier Adopt a Shelter Pet Month,” including the VHS’ “In My Adoption Era” promotion from November 8th-16th. A separate press release will go out covering that event later this week.

Happy Tails could not operate without its dedicated volunteers, many of whom spend multiple days a week at the shop. The VHS is always seeking additional volunteers to help accept, sort, and price items and assist customers. There is a particularly high demand for cashiers. Many people express interest in volunteering at VHS, but are concerned that seeing so many homeless animals in the shelter would make them sad. This is the perfect way to help raise funds for the animals, without having to walk through the shelter and be upset! Those interested should contact the shelter at (812) 426-2563 ext. 206 or emailvolunteer@vhslifesaver.org for information.

THUNDERBOLTS HOST MACON THIS SATURDAY FOR MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT

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Evansville, In.:  Following a split weekend against the Huntsville Havoc concluded by a 2-1 win in Huntsville on Saturday, the Thunderbolts prepare to play in Peoria this Friday night before returning to Ford Center to host the Macon Mayhem this Saturday for Military Appreciation Night presented by National Vet Help.
Week In Review:
 
                Going into the third period tied 1-1 against the Havoc at Ford Center on Friday, Huntsville pulled out a 3-1 victory behind two quick goals and strong goaltending from Mike Robinson, only allowing Matthew Barnaby’s first period goal.  Evansville flipped the script in Huntsville on Saturday, breaking a 1-1 tie in the third period with a goal by Vili Vesalainen to complement Tyson Gilmour’s first period tally, and riding a perfect penalty killing run along with 44 saves from Cole Ceci to a 2-1 win.
The Week Ahead:
                The Thunderbolts will be in Peoria this Friday night to take on the Rivermen at 7:15pm CT.  Fans can watch the action on FloHockey with a paid subscription or listen in for free on the Thunderbolts Mixlr Channel.  There will also be an away game watch party at Parkway Pizza on Evansville’s West Side.
This Saturday, November 9th will be Military Appreciation Night presented by National Vet Help as the Thunderbolts host the Macon Mayhem at 7:05pm CT.  All current and retired military personnel can purchase tickets for themselves and up to five friends or family members for only $11 per ticket, with valid identification.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2548), buy online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com,

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

 

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Virtual Author Talk: Stanley Milford, Jr. | Nov. 7

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Prepare to embark on a journey through the eerie and unexplained as we welcome Stanley Milford, Jr., a former Navajo Ranger, to discuss his remarkable memoir, The Paranormal Ranger. This riveting book shares Milford’s unique experience investigating paranormal cases on the 27,000-square-mile Navajo reservation, from livestock mutilations to sightings of skinwalkers, Bigfoot, and UFOs.

 

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Time: 6 PM

Location: Streaming Online

 

Growing up Navajo and Cherokee, Milford lived in a world where the supernatural was woven into everyday life. In his years with the Navajo Rangers, paranormal cases became part of his job. Milford’s Native perspective and investigative training merge to provide a chilling look into the unknown—stories that are as unsettling as they are fascinating.

 

About Stanley Milford, Jr.:
Stanley Milford, Jr., graduated from the United States Indian Police Academy and served as a law enforcement officer for over twenty-three years. As Chief Navajo Ranger and head of the Special Projects Unit, he investigated countless cases that defied logical explanation. Milford now brings those tales to life in The Paranormal Ranger, offering a deeply investigative and unique perspective on paranormal phenomena.

 

Disclaimer: The views expressed by presenters are their own and do not imply an endorsement by Willard Public Library.

 

Shooting On W. Maryland.

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Shooting Outside of Fire Department In the 2400 Block of West Maryland

UPDATE

Detectives have ascertained that several subjects on motorcycles had a disagreement with another driver. This ongoing dispute continued several miles and led to the driver of the vehicle pulling into a local fire station. The motorcyclist followed and a physical altercation occurred outside the fire station. One person was shot and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital. This is an active investigation and no arrests have been made at this time.

If you have any information about this shooting please contact the Adult Investigations Unit at (812) 436-7979 or call the EPD Tip Line at (812) 435-6194.

ORIGINAL SUMMARY

On November 4th at approximately 7:20 pm the Evansville Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred outside of an Evansville Fire Department station in the 2400 block of West Maryland Avenue. This investigation is in its early stages but what we know at this time is that we have one male shot who was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The person shot was conscious and breathing. We can also confirm that no firefighters were involved in this violent altercation that took place in the parking lot.

This investigation is in its early stages but this is what we know and can release at this time.

Detectives are currently interviewing those believed to be involved.

If you have any information about this shooting please contact the Adult Investigations  Unit at (812) 436-7979 or the EPD Tip Line at (812) 435-6194. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our city safe.

Evansville Man Arrested after Overnight Chase

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Vanderburgh County – Monday night, November 4, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Trooper Trey Stewart was patrolling Green River Road near Covert Avenue when he stopped the driver of a 2016 Hyundai for not wearing his seat belt. While Trooper Stewart was approaching the vehicle, the driver accelerated away from the traffic stop and continued east on Covert Avenue before turning south on Shoshoni Lane. The driver made a U-turn at Pollack Avenue and drove back north on Shoshoni Lane and then east on Covert Avenue. The driver made another U-turn near I-69 and continued west on Covert Avenue before driving south on Hicks Drive and then west on Pollack Avenue. When the driver turned north on Elmendorf Avenue he crashed into a ditch and fled on foot. A perimeter was established, and the driver was eventually located hiding in the 3700 block of Waggoner Avenue. The driver was identified as Kevin L. Moman, 31, of Evansville. Moman was arrested without further incident. When troopers searched his vehicle, they located a small amount of a suspected narcotic substance. Further investigation revealed he had an outstanding warrant out of Vanderburgh County for a petition to revoke his probation.  Moman was transported to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Kevin L. Moman, 31, Evansville, IN
  1. Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
  2. Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Level 6 Felony
  3. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor
  4. Outstanding Warrant (Vanderburgh County)

Arresting Officer: Trooper Trey Stewart, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agencies: Evansville Police, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, and Warrick County Sheriff’s Office

This Week at USI

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Monday through Friday, November 4-8

Inaugural Distance Learning Week to begin at USI November 4

 

This year, USI Online and Adult Learning will be hosting the inaugural Distance Learning Week Monday through Friday, November 4-8. This event, presented in conjunction with the U.S.  Distance Learning Association’s (USDLA) National Distance Week, promotes online and distance learning, exploring issues and trends in distance and online learning while highlighting best practices. 

Begins Monday, November 4

55th annual USI Juried Student Art show on displa in McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries

The USI annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, a presentation of selected student artworks from the past academic year, is being held Monday, November 4 through Friday, December 6 at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This year’s exhibition features 101 artworks chosen by the juror from 218 entries.

November 12

USI Anthropology Speaker Series to present Dr. Richard Lunniss

The University’s Anthropology Speaker Series will present a lecture and Q&A by Dr. Richard Lunniss at noon Tuesday, November 12 in Rice Library Room 0017. This event is open to the public at no charge.

November 16

Registration open for November USI Open House

USI will host an Open House for prospective students from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16 to provide interested students and families an opportunity to explore campus and learn about what the University has to offer. 

November 16
20th annual USI Norwegian Foot March scheduled for November 16

A USI tradition is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Saturday, November 16. The 20th annual Norwegian Foot March, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles (30 km) through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line generally in under four and a half hours depending on age and gender. 

December 5
USI to host annual Lighting a Tradition event December 5

Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI and the Activities Programming Board will host the annual University of Southern Indiana Lighting a Tradition holiday celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5 in the Performance Center Dunn Lobby and University Center East. Full of family-friendly festivities, the event is open to the public at no charge. 

December 5-8
USI 53rd anual Madrigal Feaste returns December 5-8

The University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir will host the 53rd annual Madrigal Feaste Thursday through Sunday, December 5-8, in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, December 5-7, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., and the Sunday, December 8 matinee performance will begin at 1 p.m. with doors opening at 12:30 p.m.

USI CALENDAR

A collection of events on campus and in the community can be found on the USI Events Calendar.

Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls nearly 9,500 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education and School of Graduate Studies. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 15,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement. USI is online at www.usi.edu.

 

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