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EPA Announces Proposed Decision to Regulate PFOA and PFOS in Drinking Water

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took another important step in implementing the Agency’s PFAS Action Plan by proposing regulatory determinations for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in drinking water. Today’s preliminary determinations mark a key milestone in EPA’s extensive efforts under the PFAS Action Plan to help communities address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) nationwide.

“The U.S. leads the world in providing access to safe drinking water for its citizens, thanks in part to EPA’s implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Under President Trump’s leadership, EPA is following through on its commitment in the Action Plan to evaluate PFOA and PFOS under this Act.”

Aggressively addressing Per and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) is an ongoing and high priority effort for EPA. EPA’s PFAS Action Plan commits the agency to take important steps that will enhance how the agency researches, monitors, detects and addresses PFAS. Over the past year, EPA has made significant progress under the Action Plan to help states and local communities address PFAS.

Through today’s action, EPA is seeking public comment on its proposed regulatory determinations for eight contaminants listed on the fourth Contaminant Candidate List. The Agency is proposing to regulate two contaminants, PFOS and PFOA. EPA is also asking for information and data on other PFAS substances, as well as seeking comment on potential monitoring requirements and regulatory approaches EPA is considering for PFAS chemicals. The Agency is proposing to not regulate six contaminants: 1,1-dichloroethane, acetochlor, methyl bromide, metolachlor, nitrobenzene, and RDX.

EPA will seek comment on these preliminary determinations for 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register. For additional information on EPA’s efforts to address PFAS, visit https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/aggressively-addressing-pfas-epa. For additional information on this action, visit www.epa.gov/safewater.

Monmouth Defeats UE On Sunday Finale

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Monmouth Defeats UE 

 In Sunday’s finale of the Eagle Round Robin, the University of Evansville softball team dropped a 7-1 contest to Monmouth at Eagle Field.

The Hawks opened the game with three runs in the first before plating two more in the top half of the third.  Evansville scored its first run in the bottom of the third.

Mea Adams reached on a bunt single and Kat Mueller followed with a single to third.  Next up was Jessica Fehr, who reached on a fielder’s choice with Adams getting thrown out at home.  The Purple Aces pulled off a successful double steal with Fehr swiping second before advancing to third on an error while Mueller stole home.

UE was unable to push any more runs home as the Hawks took the 7-1 win.  The Aces mustered up four hits on the day with Monmouth finishing with six.  Halie Fain, Lindsay Renneisen, Adams and Mueller had the hits for Evansville.

Up next for UE is the Blues City Classic in Memphis, Tenn.  The Aces face North Alabama, Northern Illinois, Northwestern State and host institution – Memphis.

 

Death List Report For Vanderburgh County

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Death List 02-17-2020 TO 02-21-2020

Food Inspection Report For Vanderburgh County

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Food Inspection Reports 02-20-20

“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” February 24, 2020

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“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” February 24, 2020

“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “MIDDLE JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view, “MIDDLE JAB” is the libertarian view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments in this column is free to do so.

ADOPT A PET

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Sabrina is a beautiful female black cat! Before she came to VHS, you might say she was having the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina [the Street Cat!]” She was found as a stray and brought to the shelter. She has gotten along fine with other cats since she’s been here. Her adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 Tuesday-Saturday for adoption details!

 

Daily Scriptures for the Week of February 24, 2020

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MONDAY

“Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who

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are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.

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And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.”

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Galatians 6:1 NLT

TUESDAY

“Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who

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are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.

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And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.”

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Galatians 6:1 NLT

WEDNESDAY

“Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who

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are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.

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And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.”

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Galatians 6:1 NLT

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THURSDAY

“Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who

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are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.

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And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.”

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Galatians 6:1 NLT

FRIDAY

“Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who

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are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.

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And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.”

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Galatians 6:1 NLT

SATURDAY

“Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who

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are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.

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And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.”

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Galatians 6:1 NLT

SUNDAY

“Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who

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are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.

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And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.”

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Submitted to the City-County Observer by Karen Seltzer

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USI downs Marian 5-2 Friday evening

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University of Southern Indiana women’s tennis team defeated Marian University, 5-2 Friday evening at the Evansville Tennis Center.

The Screaming Eagles (1-2) won two out of the three doubles matches before grabbing four out of the six singles matches. This was the first victory of the season for USI for the 2019-20 campaign.

The pairs of Seniors Lauren Hambrock and Alex Jamison as well as Junior Lauryn Thompson and Freshman Chloe McIsaac made quick work of their opponents with scores of 6-1 and 6-0, respectively.

After dropping the No. 6 and No. 3 singles matches, McIsaac battled hard to get a crucial point for the Eagles, ultimately the winning line as 0-6, 6-1, 6-1.

Jamison kept the momentum going with a No. 2 singles victory of her own in 6-4, 6-4 fashion.

Hambrock in the No. 1 singles, eventually prevailed in a tiebreaker capping of her victory and clinching the team win for USI with a 6-4, 7-6 tally.

Up Next: The Eagles will stay put at the Evansville Tennis Center when they play host the Murray State Racers Friday with doubles action starting at 3:45 P.M.

 

Purple Aces Close Out MVC Swimming & Diving Championships

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The University of Evansville women’s swimming and diving team finishes the season at the 2020 Missouri Valley Conference Championship.

As a team the Purple Aces finished in sixth place with 272 team points, marking the best finish since 2017.

On the 3-meter diving board, Fae Keighley took sixth place with a 232.85 score, followed by Natalie Gerard with a 218.25 sixth place finish. Maggie Franz (226.80) and Sarah Kempf (213.85) took 10th and 14th respectively in the event.

Sarah Jahns earned seventh place in the 1650-yard freestyle, posting a 17:11.24 time, while Ashton Adams took 12th in 17:29.31.

Sage Moore captured seventh place in the 200-yard breaststroke at a 2:19.62 time. Alaina Sylvester posted a 2:25.22 time, while Allison McDonald finished in 2:26.67 in the event.

Breaking the school record, Jahns added a ninth place 2:01.31 finish in the 200-yard backstroke, followed by Kasey O’Rourke finishing 18th in 2:05.63.

Maya Cunningham came in 13th place in the 200-yard butterfly, marking a 2:07.08. Kara Steward finished the event in 15th place at 2:09.62, while Nicolette Wicks earned 21st at 2:15.18.

Jessie Steele (52.49), Kristy Kupfer (52.99), Emma Hennessy (53.00) and Sonsoles Aguayo (53.14) all competed in the 100-yard freestyle.

Finishing out the championship, the Aces earned seventh in the 200-yard freestyle relay, finishing the race, teamed by Kara Steward, Nicolette Wickes, Alaina Sylvester and Aston Adams, in 3:31.77.

Sonsoles Aguayo, Natalie Gerard, Sarah Jahns, Fae Keighly, Sarah Kempf and Sage More all earned MVC all-conference honorable mention accolades.

Eagles bounce back against Purdue Northwest, 5-2

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The University of Southern Indiana men’s tennis team scored a 5-2 victory over Purdue University Northwest at the Park Forest Tennis Club early Sunday afternoon. The Screaming Eagles improve to a 2-1 overall record, dropping the Pride to 4-4 for the 2019-20 campaign.

Sophomore Parker Collignon picked up USI’s clinching fourth-point with a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the sixth slot of singles action.

The Eagles took a 1-0 advantage into singles play following victories in the second and third doubles matches. Freshmen Lucas Sakamaki and Preston Cameron swiftly captured No. 3 doubles, 6-3, before junior Spencer Blandford and sophomore Marvin Kromer clinched the doubles point with a 7-5 tally in No. 2 action.

USI extended to a 3-0 lead following victories from junior Yahor Bahdonovich and Sakamaki in singles No. 1 and No. 5 play, respectively. Bahdonovich got singles action rolling with a 6-2, 6-3 score, followed by Sakamaki’s 6-2, 6-2 effort.

Purdue Northwest closed the gap, 3-2, defeating the Eagles in No. 3 and No. 4 play before Colignon shut the door on the Pride with his victory in No. 6 action.

Kromer rounded out the day, defeating the Pride’s Miguel Flores-Cepeda, 7-5, 6-3, in the second singles spot to capture USI’s fifth point.

USI Men’s Tennis continues its road trip next weekend at Northwood University on Saturday before returning to Evansville Sunday to host Ashland University at the Evansville Tennis Center.

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