The City of Evansville wants to hear your thoughts about Fair Housing in our city!

11/07/2024

The Department of Metropolitan Development has posted a survey on the topic at surveymonkey.com/r/YJ8V3CF (a QR code linking to the survey is also attached). And next week, DMD and City Consultants & Research, LLC, will host a Fair Housing public meeting on November 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the CK Newsome Center.

Both of these opportunities are part of a continued effort to make sure that resident concerns are heard.

“The push to make housing more accessible is one of the many ways that city officials are making Evansville a city that works for all residents,” said Kolbi Jackson, Executive Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development. “It is important to us to ensure that we are addressing housing concerns that come directly from citizens.”

All Evansville residents are invited to this meeting to share, learn, and collaborate. Information from the meeting and survey both will inform the Five-Year Consolidated Plan submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development

NOTICE OF VANDERBURGH COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

11/07/2024

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NOTICE OF VANDERBURGH COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

The Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday,
November 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex at 1 N.W. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Evansville, Indiana.
The meeting will be hosted virtually on Webex pursuant to IC 36-7-14-3.1 and IC 36-7-
14.5-9.5. Participants will be provided registration instructions.
To Watch the Meeting Via Granicus:
https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps.services/index.egov?view=detail;id=13
Dated this 6th day of November, 2024.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
James Raben, President
Vanderburgh County Redevelopment Commission

University of Evansville Secures $400,000 Grant from Department of Justice to Create Project Safespace

11/07/2024

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University of Evansville Secures $400,000 Grant from Department of Justice to Create Project Safespace

EVANSVILLE, IND. (11/06/2024) The University of Evansville (UE) has secured a nearly $400,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, to fund and create Project Safespace, a new initiative focused on preventing and addressing sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking on campus. This project will benefit all UE students, with a special focus on supporting LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and international students.

Project Safespace will bring together campus and community partners, including the Evansville Police Department, Albion Fellows Bacon Center, and local LGBTQ+ service provider Matthew 25. Through workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs, UE will work to foster a safe campus environment. Activities will include training for bystander intervention and educational programs about healthy relationships.

“We want to create a culture where students feel empowered to speak up and foster an environment that promotes safety for everyone,” said Keith Gehlhausen, Executive Director of Human Resources & Institutional Equity. “Project Safespace will help us continue to build a campus community where everyone feels safe and supported.”

UE plans to implement this project over the coming years, guided by a new Project Director and input from students who will help shape ongoing efforts.

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.

ECHO Housing & Community Development Receives Grant to Build Supportive Housing

11/07/2024

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ECHO Housing & Community Development Receives $308,322 Capital Project Grant to Build New Supportive Housing in Evansville

EVANSVILLE, IN – ECHO Housing and Community Development (ECHO) and United Way of
Southwestern Indiana are excited to announce that ECHO Housing and Community Development has received a $308,322 capital grant from Indiana United Ways in support of Promise Home, a new supportive housing project located at 313 Read Street, Evansville.

The new building will feature 27 one-bedroom apartments for individuals who have experienced homelessness for more than a year and connect them with case management and wraparound services they need to thrive. This infusion of funding enabled ECHO to complete the construction of the building and prepare it for service.

Funding for this project was made possible due to United Way of Southwestern Indiana’s membership in Indiana United Ways, the state membership association for 41 of the 43 United Ways serving Indiana counties. “United Way of Southwestern Indiana focuses on addressing the root causes of poverty and helping all people thrive. We selected ECHO’s Promise Home as a priority project because their on-site, wrap-around services reach our chronically homeless population and support them along the path to self-sufficiency,” said Amy Mangold, President and CEO for United Way of Southwestern Indiana. “This grant from Indiana United Ways enabled the project team to close a critical gap in funding and will make it possible for at least 27 individuals experiencing chronic homelessness to establish stable housing, a cornerstone to self-sufficiency.”

“According to the Point in Time Count by Evansville Commission on Homelessness during January 2024, there were 71 people experiencing chronic homelessness in the Evansville community. The Promise Home will serve 27 individuals that have spent more than 12 months living on the streets, in a shelter, or in another place not meant for human habitation. In 2018, we recognized that homelessness continued to increase in our community, with little support focused on those that had been homeless the longest. That’s what’s driving our newest supportive housing program. In addition to having access to on-going case management and skill building, residents at Promise Home will be able to access wraparound supports under a one-stop model of care, plus on-site transportation assistance, laundry, technology access, and private meeting space,” said Savannah Wood, CEO of ECHO. “Promise Home’s impact will extend far beyond the individuals who live there. It will strengthen the fabric of our entire community. By providing stable housing and support, we are reducing the strain on emergency services, decreasing healthcare costs, and fostering a more compassionate society. We call it Promise Home because it represents hope and a second chance.

We are not only opening a building; we are opening doors to new opportunities and brighter futures. Promise Home is both a place to live and a safe space where residents can find stability, regain their dignity, and rebuild their lives.”

Promise Home is ECHO’s fifth supportive housing project, offering case management and wrap-around services alongside permanent housing. ECHO follows a Housing First model, and its properties include an emergency shelter, five supportive housing communities, and one affordable housing community. Each of ECHO’s supportive housing projects serves a specific population, including individuals, families with children, veterans, and those requiring medical support. All properties serve to improve stability for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

The Promise Home is located at 313 Read Street, Evansville. Construction was completed in July 2024. ECHO is preparing the building for occupancy while rental assistance vouchers are being finalized by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA). Leasing is anticipated to begin in November. Residents will be selected through the Region 12 Balance of State Coordinated Entry Process, with referrals made through Aurora. Individuals will be selected based on their vulnerability score, which considers the length of time an individual or family has been homeless.

ECHO will work with the referral applicants to complete all necessary paperwork for move in.

You can watch the progress of Promise Home by following ECHO Housing Corporation on Facebook or Instagram. For more information about ECHO and its programs, visit echohousing.org.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

11/07/2024

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY

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

Johnson and Rosborough named to All-MVC Third Team

11/06/2024

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Johnson and Rosborough named to All-MVC Third Team

The Purple Aces have multiple postseason honors for the first time since 2022

ST LOUIS — University of Evansville women’s soccer had two players earn a place on the Missouri Valley Conference’s all-conference third team.

The MVC announced the 2024 Women’s Soccer all-conference teams on Wednesday with Purple Aces Rachel Rosborough (Mt. Brydges, Ontario) and Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) making the third team. The two players combined to score four of UE’s nine goals in the 2024 season and 22 shots.

Rosborough and Johnson were voted to the league’s all-conference third team in a vote of the league’s head coaches. Rosborough started and played a full 90 minutes in all 16 matches this year along UE’s backline helping Evansville record five shutouts. She finished the year fourth on the team in shots, recorded her first goal since 2021, and set the Aces program record for most minutes played in a career at 6,596.

Johnson played in all 16 matches for UE while starting in 14 matches. Johnson was Evansville’s leading scorer in 2024 along with freshman Emmy Brenner (Arlington, Tenn. / St. Benedict at Auburndale HS) with three goals. Johnson recorded 11 shots over 16 matches with seven landing on goal for 63.6% accuracy.

For Rosborough, it marked the fifth-straight year in which she was honored in the league’s post-season awards for her hard work in defense for UE. She earned MVC All-Freshman team honors in the COVID Spring season of 2021, before earning honorable mention all-Valley honors as a sophomore later that fall, third-team all-MVC honors in 2022, and second-team all-MVC honors in 2023. This is Johnson’s first postseason recognition with the Aces.

Missouri State swept the postseason individual awards after a dominating 9-0-1 run in Valley play. Evansville was the only team to play spoiler to the Bears with their lone tie of MVC action. Senior forward Julia Kristensen was named the MVC Player of the Year while senior Jenna Anderson was named Defensive Player of the Year. For the second season in a row graduate goalkeeper Camilla Day was named the Goalkeeper of the Year. While freshman defender Jane Hansen was named the Freshman of the Year.

-www.gopurpleaces.com-

UE Volleyball continues homestand on Thursday

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UE Volleyball continues homestand on Thursday

UE welcomes Belmont and Murray State

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Looking to build on a 5-1 home Missouri Valley Conference record, the University of Evansville volleyball team plays host to Belmont and Murray State on Thursday and Friday. UE welcomes the Bruins to open the weekend before facing the Racers on Friday; both contests begin at 6 p.m. and will be carried on ESPN+.

Last Time Out

– For the second day in a row, the Aces earned a 5-set victory as they defeated Bradley on Saturday

– Giulia Cardona posted 31 kills in the winning effort while Ainoah Cruz picked up 21 digs and Kora Ruff chipped in a double-double with 35 assists and 11 digs

National Player of the Week

– Giulia Cardona was named the AVCA/Gamechanger Division I National Player of the Week on Tuesday

– It marked the second time she earned the accolade in her career

– The award came on the heels of a weekend that saw her finish with 6.50 kills per set in 5-set wins over Illinois State and Bradley

– In the two matches, Cardona hit an unreal .357 while adding a total of 18 digs, five blocks, and two service aces

On a Roll

– Averaging 6.50 kills per set in wins over Illinois State and Bradley, Giulia Cardona earned National and MVC Player of the Week honors

– After posting 34 in the win over the Redbirds, Cardona added 31 versus the Braves

– Her pursuit of the all-time MVC career kills record continues as her tally of 2,183 is just 111 away from breaking the league mark of 2,293 set by Lily Johnson

– Cardona leads the nation in kills/set (5.60), total kills (549), points/set (6.24), total points (611.5), total attacks (1,548) and attacks/set (15.80)

Back in the Rankings

– Despite missing 11 matches, Kora Ruff has played in enough matches to regain MVC stat ranking eligibility

– Her average of 8.90 assists/set is 4th in the league and she is on the league list in digs (22nd-2.65/set) and service aces (4th-0.37/set)

– Ruff finished with a season-best 55 assists in the win over SIU

Career-High

– In the home win over Illinois State, Chloe Cline set a new career mark with 11 kills

– Her accuracy was spot on as she finished the contest at .435

– For the season, Cline his hitting .298 and ranks 8th in the MVC

– She reached double figure kills for the first time against SIU, finishing with 10

– Equally impressive was her accuracy as she hit .625; in the weekend wins over SIU and MSU, she averaged 2.11 kills per game

– Cline has registered 4+ kills in 13 of the last 16 matches

Scouting the Opposition

– Belmont heads into Thursday’s contest with a record of 8-17 while going 3-10 in Valley play

– Brooke Gilleland paces the team with 3.04 kills per set

– Murray State opens the weekend with a 12-10 overall mark and sit at 7-6 in conference matches

– They are led by Ella Vogel’s 3.89 kills per set

-www.GoPurpleAces.com-

Eagles to be recognized at MBB halftime Thursday

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Eagles to be recognized at MBB halftime Thursday

EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Cross Country will be recognized at halftime of the USI Men’s Basketball game against Bucknell University Thursday night. Tip-off is 7 p.m. at Liberty Arena, home of the Screaming Eagles.

Both the USI Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams won their first-ever Ohio Valley Conference team championships last Friday and are the second and third teams in school history to win a Division I conference championship since the Eagles made the move from Division II in 2022-23.

Senior Brady Terry highlighted the men’s race, winning the OVC individual championship a day after he was named the OVC Runner of the Year. Terry had a late push to earn the win as the Eagles edged Eastern Illinois University by one point.

The women’s team dominated its race, placing three runners in the top six and four in the top eight.

Head Coach Mike Hillyard was named the OVC Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year following the meet.

USI Men’s Basketball is coming off a two-point overtime loss at DePaul University and is opening its 2024-25 home schedule Thursday night. For ticket information, visit USIScreamingEagles.com/Tickets, or call the ticket office at 812-465-1189.

BREAKING: Former County Commissioner Charged with Fraud

11/06/2024

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Evansville Police arrested former County Commissioner Ben Shoulders on charges of attempted fraud and filing a fraudulent campaign finance report.

Police say that in October 2023, Shoulders allegedly contacted Evansville Police, reporting fraudulent eBay charges on his campaign bank statement. According to police, their investigation found sports memorabilia purchased on eBay and shipped to Shoulders’ address, along with money being falsely reported as donations to non-profits and money transferred to another account in Ben Shoulders’ name.

In all, police believe that $55,000 in campaign funds were misused. His bond is $500.

This is a developing story.

Aces battle to the finish in season opener

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UE falls by a final of 80-63

DENTON, Texas – University of Evansville freshman Gabriel Pozzato scored a game-high 28 points in his collegiate debut as the Purple Aces men’s basketball team fell to North Texas by a final of 80-63 on Tuesday night at the Super Pit.

Pozzato converted 10 of his 16 attempts while hitting three triples and hauling in three boards. Tanner Cuff recorded 11 points while Tayshawn Comer scored nine in his UE debut. Jasper Floyd was the leading scorer for the Mean Green, finishing with 23 while Johnathan Massie scored 18.

“In the first half, we were just impatient and let their pressure get the best of us. I thought we finally settled in as the second half went along,” UE head coach David Ragland said. “We were able to put some more pressure on them and hit some shots. There are some good segments on both ends that we can take away and learn from tonight. We will learn from this experience and get better because of it.”

Cuff gave UE a 2-0 lead out of the gate before the Mean Green countered with a 9-1 run to go up 9-3. UNT converted its first three outside attempts. Gabriel Pozzato knocked down Evansville’s first 3-pointer of the night to cut the deficit to three before a triple from Tayshawn Comer made it a 13-9 game at the 14:34 mark of the opening half.

That is when North Texas kicked it into high gear. Over the next ten minutes, UNT outscored the Aces by a 26-5 margin to open a 39-14 advantage as the first half entered its final five minutes. They would extend the lead to 26 points (42-16) in the final two minutes before a late free throw by Pozzato made it a 42-17 game at the break. The Mean Green shot 47.1% from the field and long range in the first half while the defense held UE to 27.3% in the first half and 15.4% (2-for-13) from outside.

Despite facing a 29-point deficit in the opening moments of the second half, the Aces battled back. One minute in, the Mean Green took a game-high 46-17 lead. UE made a quick 4-0 spurt before UNT established a 52-24 lead at the 16-minute mark. Over the next five minutes, the Aces put together their best stretch of the night, going on a 16-3 run to make it a 15-point game.

Cam Haffner got on the board with consecutive triples before Pozzato recorded 10 points as UE made it a 55-40 game with 11:15 remaining while two more free throws by the freshman made it a 14-point game with 8:09 showing on the clock. The teams traded baskets over the next several minutes as UNT worked to avoid letting the Aces get any closer. UE made it a 12-point game in the final minutes before the Mean Green finished the night with the 80-63 triumph.

Evansville outshot North Texas by a 46.8%-45.6% margin. In its second-half comeback attempt, the Aces shot 64% and converted six of their final 13 tries from outside. The Mean Green completed the night with a 39-22 edge on the glass. Josh Hughes was the leading rebounder for UE, finishing with six while Cuff posted five boards and four assists.

On Saturday, UE will open its regular-season home slate with a 1 p.m. game against Brescia.