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Crowded Field Of Candidates Compete In 1st And 5th Congressional Districts

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INDIANAPOLIS—The retirement of two members of Indiana’s congressional delegation has drawn more than three dozen hopefuls into the races, including state Sen. Victoria Spartz, who would be giving up her seat after one term, and state Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon who is not seeking another term.

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, a Democrat from the state’s 1st District in the northwest corner of the state, announced in November that he would not be seeking reelection. He has held that seat since 1985 when Ronald Reagan was in the White House.

In the 5th District, which covers the northernmost section of Indianapolis and county’s father north, Republican Rep. Susan Brooks announced in June that she would not seek re-election.

In the 1st, 13 Democrats and six Republicans have filed to run so far and in the 5th, 14 Republicans and five Democrats have filed, including former state Rep. Christina Hale, a Democrat from Indianapolis. The filing deadline for the May 5 primary is Friday.

Visclosky’s retirement after 35 years in Congress opens up the seat for a younger generation of Democrats.

Andrew Downs, associate professor of political science for Purdue University Fort Wayne, said Visclosky’s retirement brings some attention to the open seat by constituents in the district.

“Before people didn’t have to think about what was happening there, now they’ll have to think about it,” he said.

Downs said Candelaria Reardon, of Munster, might have a leg up in the primary simply because of her familiar name.

“Anybody who is serving at a county level or a state-level should have an advantage over others,” he said.

State Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon, R-Munster, in 2018.
Photo by Eddie Drews, TheStatehouseFile.com

Candelaria Reardon has already raised just over $98,000 for her campaign, the second most of the candidates running in the 1st District, according to the Federal Elections Commission. She is not seeking re-election.

The only other candidate to raise more contributions is Thomas McDermott, the mayor of Hammond, Indiana. He brought in a little more than $170,000.

The field of Republicans in the 5th just got a little more crowded this week when Spartz, of Noblesville, announced she is seeking the GOP nomination and abandoning her plans to seek a second term in the Senate. She has served there since 2017 when she replaced retiring Sen. Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville.

On Thursday, the Indianapolis Business Journal reported that former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi is planning to jump in the race, but his paperwork hadn’t yet been filed. Also, state Treasurer Kelly Mitchell has announced that she is seeking the GOP nomination.

Down said the 5th District might more competitive in November, noting that in the 20128 Senate race incumbent Sen. Joe Donnelly got 44% of the vote in Hamilton County, more than was expected. Part of the district in Indianapolis leans more heavily to the Democrats.

FOOTNOTES: Victoria Ratliff is a reporter with TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

 

Griffin Files To Run For House District 75

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Warrick County resident Mike Griffin filed his paperwork with the Secretary of State on Friday, February 7th, to put his name on the Republican ballot to run for State Representative of House District 75.

With more than 40 years of experience in the finance industry, Griffin has developed new business while maintaining existing accounts and overseeing hundreds of employees.

“By using my experience in finance, business development, and management experience I want to help keep Indiana fiscally responsible and bringing more workforce development to House District 75,” said Griffin. “I want to represent the citizens of the district by building on what State Representative Ron Bacon has done for the past 10 years.”

Griffin wants to maintain the tax cuts Bacon put in place during his time in office. His platform also contains finishing bringing high-speed broadband infrastructure to the District, driving more funding to teacher pay and continuing to cut government red tape for more efficiency and protecting the First and Second Amendment rights of Hoosiers. While in office, Griffin would build on Governor Holcomb’s agenda of maternal and infant mortality by protecting the mothers and their unborn. He also believes there is still work to do when it comes to addressing Indiana’s drug epidemic.

Griffin resides in Newburgh with his wife Patty. The couple has three daughters – Laurel, Lindsay, and Carly.

House District 75, includes most of Warrick County and the Southern half of Spencer and Pike counties.

EPA at 50: Progress In Protecting Our Nation’s Surface Waters

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In commemoration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary, the agency is celebrating progress that has been made in protecting America’s waters throughout the month of February. This week highlights the agency’s progress in protecting our nation’s surface waters to improve these ecosystems and help protect public health.

“EPA is proud of the significant progress we have made in protecting and restoring our nation’s waters, particularly our surface waters. Many of our lakes, rivers and streams that were once severely contaminated now support healthy aquatic ecosystems and the surrounding communities,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Dave Ross. “Working with the agency’s federal, state, local, tribal and water sector partners, we continue driving progress that protects the environment and human health.”

EPA kicked off February’s theme of protecting America’s waters by co-hosting a public meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force in Washington, DC. The Hypoxia Task Force is a group of 12 states, a tribal representative and five federal agencies that work collaboratively to combat the nation’s largest hypoxic (low-oxygen) aquatic zone, which is located in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Reducing excess nutrients across a subcontinental watershed where millions of people live and the land supports a prospering nation is an enormous job that will take years to accomplish. At this meeting, states and federal agencies highlighted successes and remaining challenges in managing excess nutrients in surface waters throughout the Mississippi River basin.

Following the Hypoxia Task Force meeting, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will make $17.5 million available in

2020 to support conservation investments by agriculture producers through its Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative, and more than $38 million to support producers in 300 small watersheds across the nation, including many watersheds in the Mississippi River Basin. EPA welcomes USDA’s commitment to helping producers improve water quality, restore wetlands and enhance wildlife habitat, while ensuring the economic viability and productivity of agricultural lands.

Additionally, EPA houses a wide range of programs that are making progress protecting our nation’s surface waters. For example, EPA’s Section 319 Program has helped restore 832 impaired waterbodies, including helping partially or fully restore 250,000 acres of lakes and ponds as well as 10,000 miles of rivers and streams, since 2005 by providing funds to states, tribes and territories to help address nonpoint sources of pollution. Additionally, EPA’s National Estuary Program, with its partners, has protected and restored more than 2 million acres of estuary habitat since 2000. The agency has also helped restore approximately 4,316 acres of land and wetlands since 2013 through investing nearly $4.1 million into 193 community-based Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program projects.

 

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Global Cuisine Meets Homecoming Spirit At USI

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Below is a list of events and activities happening in and around the USI community in the coming weeks:

Monday, February 10 – Saturday, February 15

USI Homecoming 2020 – Make Your Mark
The University of Southern Indiana will celebrate Homecoming with events for students and alumni starting Monday, February 10 and culminating with the Homecoming basketball games at 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Saturday, February 15. The theme for Homecoming 2020 is “Make Your Mark” and will include events such as a dodgeball tournament, a Homecoming Tailgate, fan contests and more. Full Schedule of Events

6 p.m. Monday, February 10

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Rayvon Carter to deliver Black History Month keynote address
Writer and entrepreneur Rayvon Carter will present a keynote address in recognition of Black History Month at 6 p.m. Monday, February 10 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the University of Southern Indiana campus. Carter will speak on his experiences working for large corporations in Silicon Valley and take questions from attendees. More Information

Exhibit open through Wednesday, February 12

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“Art and Life” exhibition recognizes careers, the collaboration of Waters, Graham

The University of Southern Indiana McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries will feature Art and Life: The Similar Sensibilities of Katie Waters and Matthew Graham through Wednesday, February 12. A reception for the artists will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 26. Light refreshments will be served and the public is cordially invited to attend.  Read More

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USI Theatre Continues Season with Brighton Beach Memoirs

University of Southern Indiana Theatre will continue its 2019-20 season with the comedy Brighton Beach Memoirs, written by Neil Simon and directed by Elliot Wasserman. The production runs from February 13-16 in the USI Performance Center located in UC east on USI’s campus. Tickets are $2 for USI students, $10 for USI employees, $4 for non-USI students (student ID required), $10 seniors (60+), and $12 for adults. Tickets are FREE to USI students with ID one hour before the show begins based on availability.  Shows start at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. Read More

 

 

10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday, February 14

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USI’s annual International Food Expo to highlight culture, the cuisine of students from around the globe

The University of Southern Indiana International Club and Center for International Programs will host its annual International Food Expo from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday, February 14 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on the USI campus. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 from the Center for International Programs in University Center East, Room 1235, or at the door on the day of the Expo for $15. USI students are able to purchase tickets from the Eagle Access Office with their USI ID using Munch Money. Read More

 

STUDENT EVENTS

A collection of events on campus and in the community sponsored by USI student organizations can be found on the USI events calendar by clicking here.

TOBYMAC Sweetheart Savings

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TobyMac, the renowned, award-winning Christian artist will offer fans an unprecedented, intimate music experience when his “TOBYMAC The Theatre Tour” comes to Evansville on May 8, 2020. Don’t miss this “sweetheart of a deal,” and spend an unforgettable evening with your loved ones!  Buy tickets at ticketmaster.com or at the Old National Events Plaza Box Office.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Full Time Receptionist/Clerical Assistant
Data Mail, Inc. – Evansville, IN
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Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating   460 reviews  – Evansville, IN
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_Experienced Receptionist Wanted For Upscale Medical Spa_*. Seeking positive, energetic, detailed orientated group focused applicant to join our cosmetic…
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This position is perfect for those seeking morning shift, full time hours. I’m currently seeking an office assistant that is passionate about their profession.
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Preparation and analysis of monthly and periodic revenue reports, inventory reports, and balance sheet reconciliations for North America accounting with an…
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Office Manager/Billing Manager
Evansville Chiropractic & Injury – Evansville, IN
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Send timesheets to HR for review. We are looking for an Office manager to organize and coordinate administration duties and office procedures.
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Feb 7
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Olsen & White LLP, Attorneys at Law – Evansville, IN
$15 – $20 an hour
Track hours, record activity in file minute sheets, and enter fees/time in billing program. Assist and support the attorney in all clerical needs.
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Feb 6
Office Manager
Posey County Economic Development Partnership – Mount Vernon, IN
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Some weekend hours required for events reflected as comp time. Posey County Economic Development Partnership. We are your concierge for business.
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Feb 5
Administrative Assistant for Facilities Management and Planning
University of Evansville 4.3/5 rating   40 reviews  – Evansville, IN
The Facilities Department has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. Some of the responsibilities of this full-time position include:
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Receptionist/Inside Sales
Integrity Insurance Advisors – Newburgh, IN
$30,000 a year
Looking for a highly energetic, extremely organized, self-motivated person who enjoys people and isn’t afraid of a little phone sales.
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Administrative Assistant/Events Coordinator for the Office of the President
University of Evansville 4.3/5 rating   40 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Through planning of special events, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and influence celebratory events that are a hallmark of the 24th…
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Front Desk Receptionist
Confidential – Evansville, IN
FT Front Deck Receptionist. Medical office. Fast paced office. Communication and teamwork a must. Able to multi-task. Prefer medical office experience x 1 year…
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Fibertech Inc – Evansville, IN
Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, up to 10 hours. Wages based on skills and experience. After 1 year 401K and vacation.
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Eligibility Assistant – Vanderburgh County
Knowledge Services 3.1/5 rating   133 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Knowledge Services has a great opportunity for a strong Customer Service focused individual who wants to make a difference in their daily work life with the…
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ADOPT A PET

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Mai is a 2-year-old female brown tabby. She was originally surrendered as a stray, got adopted & then returned for allergies, and has now been found as a stray a third time – and her family never came back for her! She is too sweet of a girl to live this uprooted life. Mai’s adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details!

 

Credit Card Fraud SUSECT

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 The Evansville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person in this photo. This picture is of a person of interest involving a credit card fraud and theft. 

  If anyone recognizes this person, please call the Evansville Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit at 812-436-7992.

Aces stage another late rally before falling at Bradley

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UE comes within minutes of conference win

Trailing by 14 points in the second half, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team went on a 16-2 run to tie it up before a late Bradley run lifted them to a 69-58 win on Sunday afternoon inside Carver Arena.

 

Four UE (9-16, 0-12 MVC) players reached double figures, led by Evan Kuhlman’s 13 points.  He added a career-high of nine rebounds and has recorded at least four caroms in each of the last six games.  John Hall scored 12 points while hitting a pair of 3-pointers.  Jawaun Newton added 11 tallies while K.J. Riley scored 10.  For Newton – it was his third double figure scoring game in the last five outings.

 

“I thought we kept playing throughout the entire possession.  There were a few times that they got pretty good looks, but we stayed in position and grabbed the rebound on their misses,” Aces head coach Todd Lickliter said after the game.  “Bradley has some really good weapons and are a nice team.  There are a lot of things you have to cover with them.  Our guys were doing enough to hang in there.”

 

“I continue to be very proud of our guys, they are doing everything that we ask of them.  We are getting very close and I know our hard work will pay off.”

 

An and-one by K.J. Riley and a 3-pointer from John Hall got the Aces started with a 6-2 lead.  At the 4-minute mark, Bradley (16-9, 7-5 MVC) tied it up at 8-8 for the first time before taking their first lead of 10-8 a minute later.  Riley added a triple of his own to give his team a 13-12 lead seven minutes into the game.

 

Bradley clamped down at that point, keeping the Aces scoreless for a span of five minutes, limiting UE to 0-for-3 shooting and three turnovers.  The Braves scored eight in a row to open up a 20-13 advantage.

 

The run for the Braves continued as they added eight more points, outscoring Evansville by a total mark of 16-2 over nine minutes of action to take their largest lead of the half at 28-15 with 4:37 left in the half.  The Aces quickly clawed back with Noah Frederking nailing his first triple to make it a 10-point game.

 

Evan Kuhlman added a pair of free throws before Frederking was true from outside again, getting his team within five – 28-23 – inside of two minutes remaining.  A Ja’Shon Henry dunk ended the stretch, but Jawaun Newton connected on another Aces triple to make it a 4-point game with 1:26 on the clock.  Bradley scored the final four points of the period to hold a 34-26 halftime lead.

 

With 16:18 remaining in the contest, Darrell Brown hit a jumper that pushed the lead to a game-high 14 points (44-30).  Once again, Evansville did not relent with Kuhlman accounting for seven points in an 11-2 rally that got UE within five at the 13-minute mark, forcing a Bradley time out.  Despite the stoppage, the Aces continued their rally with John Hall hitting another shot from downtown before Newton posted a layup to tie the game at 46-46 with 11 minutes on the clock.

 

A 16-run game-tying run by UE was countered by a 5-0 stretch from the Braves.  Sam Cunliffe got on the board with consecutive scores for UE.  His second one was a slam dunk on a nice feed from Shamar Givance.  Riley would tie it up at 52-52 with under seven minutes left.  The defense for Evansville kept Bradley scoreless for a stretch of nearly four minutes before a free throw put the Braves on top as the four-minute mark approached.

 

Newton put the Aces on top with his 11th point of the day, finding a spot in the middle of a zone defense that gave UE a 54-53 edge, its first lead since 13-12.  It did not last long with the Braves converting a 3-point play on the ensuing trip down the floor.  It was the start of a 12-0 stretch that gave them a 65-54 lead with under two minutes remaining.  They finished the day with the 69-58 win.

 

Darrell Brown was the leading scorer for the Braves, finishing with 22 while Elijah Childs added 19 points and 11 boards.  The Braves shot 49% from the field in the game with the Aces hitting 39.7% of their tries.

 

Loyola is up next for UE with the teams set to square off on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Ford Center.

 

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