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Gov. Holcomb to lead U.S. delegation to Greece, fostering American democracy and Indiana’s global engagement

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INDIANAPOLIS  – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead an international trip to the Hellenic Republic, better known as Greece, next week at the invitation of the Council of State Governments. The trip will focus on cultivating democracy and business, incorporating a mix of policy, business and cultural exchanges.

“I’m excited to showcase Indiana on the global scale once again,” said Gov. Holcomb. “As Indiana is a state built on democratic principles, it is fitting to travel to the birth place of democracy itself. In Greece we will forge new relationships and foster cultural ties for the betterment of our collective regions.”

Gov. Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb and representatives from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation will depart for Greece this weekend, and convene with the delegation of U.S. state and business leaders in Athens. There, the Council of State Governments delegation will explore the region’s unique history, tracing the Grecian origins of American democracy and the tradition of governing by means of political debate among citizens.

Gov. Holcomb and the delegation will also spend time fostering relationships with U.S. and Greece government officials, meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Greece George J. Tsunis; Minister Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection of Greece; Deputy Minister Kostas Fragogiannis, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General for International Economic Affairs of the Hellenic Republic. The delegation will also work to advance private sector business opportunities between the U.S. and Greece, meeting with representatives of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece) and Enterprise Greece.

Gov. Holcomb has made global engagement a priority for his administration and for Indiana since being elected governor in 2016. The state is home to more than 1,090 foreign-owned business establishments, 40 countries and territories. In 2023, foreign-owned companies committed to investing $20.49 billion to locate or expand operations in Indiana – a 182% increase from 2022 and 71% of the IEDC’s total committed capital investment in 2023 – and create approximately 8,500 new Hoosier jobs.

This marks Gov. Holcomb’s 26th international economic development trip as governor and his first visit to Greece. Indiana and Greece exchanged more than $53.6 million of goods in 2023, and Greece is home to three Hoosier Corporations: Eli Lilly and Company, Corteva and Zimmet Biomet.

USI Southern Indiana Reading Series to present Ghassan Zeineddine

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The University of Southern Indiana’s Southern Indiana Reading Series will present a reading, Q&A and book signing by author Ghassan Zeineddine at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24 in the Griffin Center. This event is open to the public at no charge. 

Zeineddine was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in the Middle East. He is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Oberlin College, and co-editor of the creative nonfiction anthology Hadha Baladuna: Arab American Narratives of Boundary and Belonging.  

“Zeineddine’s reading will offer the audience the chance to hear what The Washington Post calls ‘witty and thoughtful’–tragicomic stories about Arab American characters in Dearborn, Michigan,” says Dr. Casey Pycior, Associate Professor of English. “It’s sure to be an engaging event.” 

The Southern Indiana Reading Series brings award-winning, nationally celebrated authors to USI to share their work and talk with students. The Series showcases some of the most exciting authors writing today and aims to inspire both the University of Southern Indiana and the Evansville communities. 

To learn more about this event and the Southern Indiana Reading Series, contact Dr. Rosalie Moffett, Assistant Professor of English, at rmoffett@usi.edu, or visit the webpage. 

Hoosier History Highlights

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October 13 – October 19

This Week in Indiana History
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October 14, 1910 Johnny Wooden is born in Hall, Indiana. He gains fame as a basketball coach, taking UCLA to 10 championships.

October 14  1925 Samuel Ralston dies at the age of 67. As the 28th Governor of Indiana, he began the state park system.

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Angel Mounds October 15, 1966 Angel Mounds near Evansville is added to the National Register of Historic Places.
October 16, 1826 Potawatomi Indians cede land in North Central Indiana, giving right of way to Michigan Road. Michigan Rd
Regency TR1 October 18, 1954 The Regency TR-1, the first transistor radio, begins production in Indianapolis.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at Marian University in Indianapolis, of the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab.

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1. What name is given to the room under the State House dome?

2. Madame C. J. Walker of Indianapolis became the first African-American millionaire. What type of business did she own?

3. Which Indiana county courthouse features murals by Hoosier artist Eugene Savage?

4. Name the doll that was created by Johnny Gruelle based on poems by James Whitcomb Riley.

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3. Fountain County Courthouse

4. Raggedy Ann

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FSSA expands monthly waiver invitations for individuals on a waiting list for home and community-based services waiver programs

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Family and Social Services Administration is increasing the number of monthly invitations sent to individuals on the PathWays and Health and Wellness Waiver waiting list.

Since July, FSSA has invited 925 individuals to move forward with the process of accessing home and community-based waiver services each month. This includes 800 individuals on the PathWays for Aging Waiver waiting list and 125 individuals on the Health and Wellness Waiver waiting list.

In October, FSSA will increase the number of monthly invitations to 1700, inviting individuals as follows:

  • 1,200 Individuals on the PathWays Waiver waiting list
  • 500 Individuals on the Health and Wellness Waiver waiting list

Since the implementation of the waiting list, FSSA has continuously monitored its waiver systems and process capacity to make this increase possible.

In addition, FSSA will increase the number of monthly invitations sent to individuals on the Family Support Waiver (FSW) waiting list. These monthly invitations from the waiting list are in addition to the number of eligible individuals who meet priority criteria for accessing the FSW.

This expansion is not an increase in the number of available waiver slots. It is an increase in the number of individuals invited monthly to move forward with the process of accessing services.

The waiting list for PathWays for Aging refers to the PathWays HCBS Waiver. There is not a waiting list for the PathWays for Aging program. The process to apply for, enroll, and receive services under a waiver is not changing. Individuals seeking to join the PathWays and Health and Wellness waiver waiting lists should continue to contact their local Area Agency on Aging to start the process. Individuals wishing to access the Family Supports Waiver should contact their local Bureau of Disabilities Services office.

Resources including FAQs and process guides can be found on the FSSA Medicaid Strategies webpage. Additional information about the waiting list can be found on the HCBS Waiver Waiting List Dashboard.

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA 10/14

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, October 14th, 2024

4:15 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session is closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER:
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS:
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. September 23rd, 2024 (Sutton, Johnson-Kincaid, Thompson)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Update for officers in Field Training and SWILEA.
  1. PROMOTIONAL PROCESS:
    1. ADA Accommodation request for a candidate taking the 2024 promotional written exam for the rank of Sergeant. 
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 24-088
    2. 24-112
    3. 24-099
    4. 24-122
    5. 24-117
    6. 24-093
  1. RESIGNATIONS
    1. Officer Jordan Patrick Smith, Badge Number 1587, resigned effective October 10th, 2024, after serving eight months and eighteen days with the Evansville Police Department. 
  1. REMINDERS:  
    1. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, October 28th, 2024, at 4:15pm.
  1. ADJOURNMENT:

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, October 14th, 2024

4:15 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session is closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER:
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS:
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. September 23rd, 2024 (Sutton, Johnson-Kincaid, Thompson)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Update for officers in Field Training and SWILEA.
  1. PROMOTIONAL PROCESS:
    1. ADA Accommodation request for a candidate taking the 2024 promotional written exam for the rank of Sergeant. 
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 24-088
    2. 24-112
    3. 24-099
    4. 24-122
    5. 24-117
    6. 24-093
  1. RESIGNATIONS
    1. Officer Jordan Patrick Smith, Badge Number 1587, resigned effective October 10th, 2024, after serving eight months and eighteen days with the Evansville Police Department. 
  1. REMINDERS:  
    1. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, October 28th, 2024, at 4:15pm.
  1. ADJOURNMENT:

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.

 

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Aces fall short in weekend opener

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UE is at Illinois State on Saturday

 PEORIA, Ill. – Giulia Cardona and Angelica Gonzalez combined for 17 kills on Friday as the University of Evansville volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision at Bradley.

Cardona led the Purple Aces with 11 kills and Gonzalez added six.  Jenna Heidbreder posted five kills.  Ainoah Cruz had 10 digs while Lexi Owen paced the team with 14 assists.  Kaylenn Hunt completed the match with 11 kills for the Braves.

Game 1 – Bradley 25, UE 16

Bradley took a 3-1 lead out of the gate before pushing the advantage to 10-4.  From there, the Braves went up by a 19-10 score and took the set by a similar 9-point advantage to pick up the 1-0 match lead.

Game 2 – Bradley 25, UE 15

After scoring the first three points, Bradley added to the lead to make it a 13-4 game.  Evansville made a nice run to make it a 14-9 game as Maddie Hawkins registered an ace while Angelica Gonzalez picked up a kill.  Gonzalez kept the deficit at five with a kill that made it a 15-10 game before BU regrouped to complete the set on a 10-5 run to take a commanding 2-0 lead.

Game 3 – Bradley 25, UE 16

Looking to clinch the match, the Braves quickly jumped out to a 4-1 lead.  Evansville never gave up, remaining within striking distance as a Chloe Cline kill saw the Aces get within three at 14-11.  Things quickly turned when Bradley countered with a 6-1 run that put them up by a 20-12 margin.  They finished with a 25-16 win to take the match.

Saturday evening features a match-up at Illinois State with a 6 p.m. start time.

Eagles suffer first OVC road loss at Little Rock

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (8-10, OVC 3-3) were unable to mount a comeback digging an early hole against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (9-10, OVC 4-2) falling in four sets, (23-25, 21-25, 25-16, 15-25). The Screaming Eagles and Trojans entered play tied for fourth place in the Ohio Valley Conference both looking to make jumps into the top three after the weekend as Little Rock gains the edge.
 
Freshman Kerigan Fehr earned a career high of 14 digs, while sophomore Leah Coleman tied her career high of 13 kills on the offensive side. Sophomore Ashby Willis extended her double digit kill streak to five games with a team best 18 tonight.
 
Set 1: USI 23, LR 25
USI’s defense came out strong in set one as junior Keira Moore had three shoestring digs and Willis swatted a block to fire up the Eagles leading 8-7. Two straight USI service errors helped the Trojans gain a 11-9 lead. The outside hitters kept the Eagles within striking distance as graduate senior Jasmine Green, Coleman, and Willis combined for eight kills trailing 17-19. Green laid her body out on the line diving into the scorers table, along with getting rewarded with a kill later in the rally as the Eagles trailed 23-24 before the Trojans clinched set one with a kill. The Trojans took advantage of two USI service errors, while manufacturing three aces and three and a half blocks.
 
Set 2: USI 21, LR 25
Coleman smashed her team leading sixth kill as both squads traded early points. Junior Bianca Anderson found the seam in the block with two slides, along with an ace from freshman Layla Gonzales tying the match at nine. Willis transitioned into the net three times before finally finishing her seventh kill tying the match at 12. Senior Abby Weber gave the Eagles a 18-16 lead with her 19th service ace of the season. The Trojans used a 7-1 run to end the set as the Eagles dug themselves a hole down two sets. Middle hitters senior Paris Downing and Anderson took their turns in set two with eight combined kills.
 
Set 3: USI 25, LR 16
Anderson’s signature slide worked again helping the Eagles gain a 7-5 lead. Willis used an off-speed kill for her 11th of the match gaining the 10-8 advantage. Senior Carly Sobieralski and Anderson executed a textbook block assist extending the lead to 17-14. Another successful Gonzales ace and slide from Downing helped contribute to the 8-1 run giving USI a 23-15 lead. Back-to-back kills from Willis gave USI the dominant set three victory tallying 15 on the game, along with 15 digs.
 
Set 4: USI 15, LR 25
The Trojans used three early blocks to build a 11-5 lead. Coleman helped the Eagles climb back with her 12th kill closing within four. Little Rock totaled their eighth service ace to build a 18-9 lead. Redshirt Freshman Maeve Moonan tallied her first statistic as an Eagle with a block assist with Sobieralski to cut the lead within ten. However, the Trojan attack oulasted the Eagles winning round one of the series.
 
Willis lead offensively with 18 kills for third straight match along with capturing her sixth double-double at 18 digs. Sobieralski racked up 44 assists on 17 digs, while Moore led defensively with 23 digs. Moore has snatched 15+ digs in her past five matches. Sobieralski and Anderson both swatted three blocks, while Gonzales finished with a career high three service aces.
 
As a team, USI finished with 64 kills, 48 assists, 97 digs, nine aces, six blocks, and a .089 attacking percentage. The Trojans earned 43 kills, 40 assists, 92 digs, nine aces, 15 blocks, and a .143 hitting percentage.
 
Next up for the Eagles
USI is back in Little Rock tomorrow looking to sweep the Trojans at 2 p.m.
 

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