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Vectren Participates In The Fourth Annual Utility Scam Awareness Day On November 20

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Vectren, a CenterPoint Energy company, will join Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize the fourth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Utility Scam Awareness Day is part of the week-long National Scam Awareness Week, an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing the tactics used by scammers.

UUAS, a consortium of more than 140 U.S. and Canadian electric, water, and natural gas utilities and their respective trade associations, has helped to create awareness of common and new scam tactics and to cease operations of nearly 5,000 toll-free numbers used against utility customers by scammers.

It is not uncommon for scammers to call, text or email utility customers asking for immediate payment to avoid service disconnection. As a reminder, utilities will never send a single notification to a customer within one hour of a service interruption, and they never will ask their customers to make payments with a pre-paid debit card, gift card or any form of cryptocurrency.

“Vectren partners with UUAS to keep our customers educated and aware of possible scam activity,” said Lynnae Wilson, chief business officer, Indiana Electric. “It’s important to remember that anyone can fall victim to a utility impostor scam, and we encourage any customer approached with what they believe to be a scam to contact Vectren immediately.”

Vectren continues to work with law enforcement, other utilities and the media as well as the Better Business Bureau to denounce scams. If customers receive a phone call they believe to be fraudulent, local law enforcement should also be contacted. Customers can call 1-800-227-1376 to reach Vectren’s contact center.

Visit www.utilitiesunited.org for more information and tips about how customers can protect themselves from utility impostor scams and follow along with UUAS on Twitter and Facebook.

 

Hoosier Republicans Share Their Excitement About Curtis Hill’s Re-Election Campaign

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Since Attorney General Curtis Hill announced his re-election campaign, Hoosiers throughout Indiana have been expressing their excitement and support.

“A little more than three years ago, Hoosiers overwhelming elected Curtis Hill to serve as their Attorney General. That enthusiasm resulted in Curtis Hill receiving more votes than any other statewide candidate in Indiana history,” said Rob Burgess, Campaign Manager for Curtis Hill for Indiana. “Since Attorney General Hill announced his re-election campaign, Hoosiers have been sharing their support and our campaign will build on that enthusiasm to mobilize the conservative grassroots for victory in 2020.”

Here are just a few of the statements of support from Hoosier elected officials, county party officials, and activists from across the state:
  • “Attorney General Curtis Hill has performed well here in Indiana in the duties of that office. From protecting the lives of babies to issues for the elderly, he has taken steps to backup the General Assembly. Hill’s dedication to and understanding of the Constitution, along with the responsibilities of the Attorney General’s office, places Indiana in position to protect all citizens, industry, and professions to be secure in their pursuits.” – State Senator Jim Tomes
  • “We are so glad to hear that Curtis Hill has decided to run for re-election. As a constant champion for Indiana’s sovereignty, a defender of the unborn, and a proud conservative, Curtis Hill is the best choice for Attorney General in 2020.” – Dwight & Sue Lile, Conservative Indiana Activists
  • “Many statewide politicians forget about Indiana’s rural communities, but not Curtis Hill. He not only remembers where we are on a map but he remembers our names and genuinely cares about how we are doing. Curtis Hill has my support in 2020.” – William Ellis, Monroe County GOP Chairman
  • “Attorney General Curtis Hill has a proven record of fighting to defend the laws passed by duly elected legislators and signed by our Governor. Pro-Life legislation has been under relentless attack by Planned Parenthood, Whole Woman’s Health, and the ACLU. Attorney General Curtis Hill does not shrink back from the attacks. He and his staff are skilled professionals committed to fight and win!” – Cathie Humbarger, Allen County
  • “What I appreciate about Attorney General Curtis Hill is the perspective he brings to the Attorney General’s office. His background and experience makes him well suited to be our Attorney General.” – Michael Canada, Fulton County GOP Chairman
  • “Curtis Hill has always been willing to sit down with Hoosiers of different beliefs and experiences to find pragmatic solutions to shared concerns. There is no doubt that Indiana needs bold conservative leadership and Curtis Hill’s re-election announcement comes at the right time to answer that call.” – Gurinder Singh Khalsa, Hamilton County
  • “No Indiana politician stands for conservative principles like Attorney General Curtis Hill. His values are our values.” – Dan Schaetzle, St. Joseph’s County GOP Secretary
  • “At a time when our conservative values are under attack, it is vital that we have someone with strength, courage, and a proven record of conservative leadership in the Office of the Attorney General. That person is Curtis Hill and I am excited to be supporting his re-election in 2020.” – Christian A. B. Rust, Decatur County
  • “Great news that Attorney General Curtis Hill has announced he is running for re-election! With his RELEVANT LEADERSHIP (cracking down on violent crime, addressing the drug crisis, investigating thousands of abandoned Hoosier fetal remains, and fighting fraud against Hoosiers to name a few areas) and BOLD CONVICTIONS (traveling the state upholding Constitutional principals such as free speech and 2nd Amendment rights, and standing with President Trump), Indiana is blessed to have an Attorney General of the caliber of Curtis Hill. I will heartily campaign for Curtis!” – Jim DeCamp, Hamilton County
  • “I am excited to hear that Attorney General Curtis Hill has announced his plans to run for re-election. Curtis Hill has been a strong conservative leader for Hoosiers. Whether defending our personal freedoms, the unborn, or representing us in the court room, Curtis has been quick to stand up for Indiana. Republicans are ready to re-elect Curtis Hill for Attorney General.” – Daniel Elliott, Morgan County GOP Chairman
Attorney General Curtis T. Hill, Jr. was elected Indiana’s 43rd Attorney General in 2016 and announced his re-election campaign on November 14, 2019. Hill has led on issues of vital importance to Hoosier families such as protecting the unborn, investing in anti-violence measures, and providing much needed resources to police for drug interdiction. Attorney General Curtis Hill has built a network of staff and volunteers across Indiana that continue to share his message and vision with Hoosiers leading up to the November 2020 General Election.

Statehouse IS A Sea Of Red At “Red For Ed” Rally

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Statehouse IS A Sea Of Red At “Red For Ed” Rally

November 19, 2019, Posted by

By Brandon Barger

TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—Hundreds of teachers, parents and their supporters descended on the Statehouse Tuesday with signs, banners, and chants demanding that lawmakers listen to them as they seek more funding for public schools, fewer standardized tests and better pay.

The grounds outside the Statehouse were a sea of red, crowded with people wearing Red for Ed T-shirts to greet returning lawmakers and others who have returned for one day to organize for the 2020 legislative session, which begins Jan. 6. In addition, to pay and funding issues, the protestors want legislators to repeal the new requirement that they work outside of school for 15 hours every five years to renew their teaching licenses.

Audrey Gower, a fifth-grade reading teacher from Hebron Elementary School in Evansville, made the long trek to the Statehouse not just for herself, but for her two daughters, who are first-year teachers.

“They will never make a decent living wage and that is important to me,” Gower said as she stood in the cold near the steps of the Statehouse surrounded by hundreds of other teachers.

Fourth-grade teachers Savannah Goss and Hannah Merk of Greater Clark County Schools in Jeffersonville both said they were at the rally because of their students and their co-workers.

“We need more funding, especially for school counselors,” Merk, who has been teaching for three years, said. She and Goss were up at 4:30 a.m. to make it to the Red for Ed rally.

More than 14,000 teachers, parents, and others had signed up to attend the Red for Ed rally, which features a full day of events, including time with some of the legislators to voice their concerns directly. House and Senate legislative leaders from both parents have pledged to address one of their issues—not punishing schools or teachers for low ILEARN test scores.

But additional funding for pay or other local services will face hurdles because House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, and Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, have said they will not open the budget for new spending.

Jennifer McCormick, superintendent of Public Instruction, held a press conference where she urged those gathered to take an interest in the 2020 election for governor. The top educator’s post will be appointed by whoever is elected governor next year.

“When this office becomes an appointed office, it becomes extremely important to pay attention to those who are running for governor and their message around public education,” McCormick said.

Gov. Eric Holcomb, a Republican running for a second term, was not at the Statehouse Tuesday. His office said he is attending a meeting of Republican governors in Florida, which had been scheduled before the Red for Ed rally.

His campaign committee sent out an email as the rally was taking place noting that Holcomb signed a budget that increased education funding.

FOOTNOTE: Brandon Barger is a reporter with TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE AREA

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“PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE” IS MAKING A STOP IN EVANSVILLE, IN AT VICTORY THEATRE APRIL 9

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“Peppa Pig’s Adventure!” Extends its Successful Tour to Evansville on April 9

The tour recently marked its 400th performance with 600,000 tickets sold

Peppa Pig’s Adventure!, one of the most successful family theater tours in history, today announced the extension of its current tour include the Victory Theatre on April 9, 2020. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10am (local venue time).

Tickets can be purchased at Ford Center Ticket Office and www.victorytheatre.com.

In Peppa Pig’s Adventure!, Peppa Pig gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of games, laughter and live music. The happy campers soon settle down to sleep and listen to the gentle pitter- patter of rain. Safe and warm inside their tents, the excited group can look forward to morning time, when there will be lots of muddy puddles to jump and play in.

The live stage show recently celebrated its 400th performance and has sold more than 600,000 tickets to date. The wildly adored brand for preschoolers and their parents reached a new level of popularity this summer with the release of Peppa’s first album and the internet buzzed with a series of Peppa Pig memes. Celebrities from Nicky

Hilton, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert to rappers Lil Nas X and Iggy Azalea, and even Princess Charlotte are among die-hard fans.

Peppa Pig Live! is based on Entertainment One’s (eOne) top-rated animated series that airs daily on Nick Jr.

For tickets, VIP packages – which include meet and greets with the characters – and tour merchandise, visit www.peppapigliveus.com.

 

University of Evansville Partners With Barnes & Noble College to Manage Campus Bookstore

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The University of Evansville has partnered with Barnes & Noble College to manage its campus bookstore operations. The transition process will begin during the week of November 25, and the bookstore will reopen under Barnes & Noble College management on Friday, December 6.

The Barnes & Noble College bookstore will provide a social and academic hub to drive success for the campus community. Through an extensive offering of affordable learning materials, including new, used and digital books, a robust textbook rental program and a Price Match program, Barnes & Noble College will drive significant cost savings for UE students. Barnes & Noble College will also offer an enhanced assortment of school merchandise including apparel, gifts, school supplies, and more, which students, faculty and alumni can browse both in-store and online.

“We’re thrilled about the Barnes & Noble College partnership,” said Donna Teague, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Administration. “Perhaps most exciting are the new access tools for students and faculty, along with cost saving opportunities for our entire campus community.”

The bookstore will further drive access and affordability on campus through its offering of open educational resources (OER) and OER-based digital courseware.

Additionally, faculty will gain access to Barnes & Noble College’s new Adoption & Insights Portal (AIP). The adoption portal was developed by Barnes & Noble College to solve challenges faced by higher education administrators and faculty in the areas of discovering, selecting, and managing course material adoptions. With AIP, faculty and staff can easily manage and submit course material adoptions each term, and academic leadership can view real-time adoption rates and submission progress at the school or departmental level and communicate directly with faculty from within the portal.

“At Barnes & Noble College, our mission is to act as a complete support system for the schools we serve. We are incredibly excited to join the University of Evansville campus community, driving affordability, access and achievement for UE students and faculty,” said Barry Brover, Executive Vice President, Barnes & Noble College.

Barnes & Noble College currently operates more than 770 campus stores nationwide. For more information about Barnes & Noble College’s services and locations, visit www.bncollege.com.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Davieon Jamal Burris: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)

Yusef Abdul Williams: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)

Jeremy Dewayne Birdwell: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)

Travis Lee Reese: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Heather Celeste Dolin: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Alexius Dededrianna Neal: Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety official (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)

Alishia Marie Sharp: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

UE Earns NABC Team Of The Week recognition

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NABC Honors Schools At Each Level

The University of Evansville, Wingate University, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Missouri Baptist University and South Georgia State College have been selected as the first NABC Teams of the Week of the 2019-20 season.

NCAA Division I – Evansville

Head Coach: Walter McCarty

Evansville pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent college basketball memory last week, winning at No. 1-ranked Kentucky on Tuesday, 79-75. The Purple Aces held UK to just 37-percent shooting on their way to becoming just the 35th unranked team in NCAA history to beat No. 1 on its home floor. Evansville followed the performance two nights later with an 89-71 victory over IU-Kokomo to improve to 3-0 this season.

UE’s latest honor adds to what has been an unbelievable week of publicity after defeating top-ranked Kentucky last week.  March Madness digital reporter Andy Katz named the Purple Aces the “Team of the Week” on Monday.  The program received votes in both the Associated Press and Coaches Polls, ranking 30th and 39th in those rankings, respectively.

DeAndre Williams garnered Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week recognition for the second time in as many weeks on Monday as he continues to lead the team in scoring and rebounding.

This weekend, the Aces head to Nassau, Bahamas for the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase.  Evansville opens the tournament on Friday evening against East Carolina.

Baby Shark LIVE AT OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA

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“BABY SHARK LIVE!” WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE A SPLASH ACROSS NORTH AMERICA WITH A STOP IN EVANSVILLE AT OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA on MARCH 5 AT 6 PM

Pinkfong and Round Room Live are proud to announce that Baby Shark Live! the brand new, fully immersive concert experience, will continue to make a splash across North America and play over 70 cities this Spring.  The live tour of the viral sensation will continue its run starting March 1, 2020, in Independence, MO.  The hit show will swim to new markets including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Toronto. Tickets for Evansville’s March 5thshow will go on-sale this Friday, November 22 beginning at 10 AM CST. For tickets and additional information, visit babysharklive.com.

“We’re thrilled to bring Baby Shark Live! to so many new markets across North America,” says Stephen Shaw (the tour’s producer and co-president of Round Room Live). “This is a cultural phenomenon and we are very pleased how families have responded to Baby Shark live on stage.”

The Fall tour leg of Baby Shark Live! began in Spartanburg, SC and played to excited families across the country. The smash-hit show sold-out performances across the country during the 6-week run and was seen by nearly 100,000 fans.

As previously announced, Baby Shark Live! will visit the 2019 World Series Champions in Washington, DC in June 2020 and, following sold-out performances this Fall, the tour will play repeat engagements in Pittsburgh, PA, and Chicago, IL.  A full list of markets going on sale this week can be found at Babysharklive.com. Additional dates and cities will be announced soon.

The live show is based on Pinkfong’s viral earworm and global dance phenomenon, Baby Shark. Fans of all ages will delight as Baby Shark joins up with his friend Pinkfong to take an adventure into the sea, singing and dancing through new and classic songs including Five Little Monkeys, Wheels on the Bus, Jungle Boogie, Monkey Banana Dance and of course, Baby Shark! 

Baby Shark, Pinkfong’s global hit song about a family of sharks, has climbed the charts and connected with fans around the globe. After entering the Billboard Hot 100 at #32, the song has had a 17-week streak in the Top 50 while topping the Kids Digital Song Sales Chart. The Baby Shark Dance video has over 3.8 billion views, making it the 5th most viewed video in the history of YouTube.

Tickets for Baby Shark Live’s Spring tour go on-sale to the general public on Friday, November 22. Fans can visit babysharklive.com now for tour dates, ticket information and one-of-a-kind meet and greet packages. Follow Baby Shark Live! social media for pre-sale access and exclusive tour content.

 

USI kicks off NCAA II Tournament Friday at #1 GVSU

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The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team kicks off the 2019 NCAA Division II Tournament and Midwest Regional Friday when they play top-ranked and number one seeded Grand Valley State University at noon (CST) in Allendale, Michigan.

The bottom half of the Midwest Regional bracket features fourth-seeded Ashland University (14-4-1) and fifth-seeded McKendree University (15-3-3) is slated for a 9 a.m. (CST) kickoff Friday.

The winners of the USI-GVSU and Ashland/McKendree match advances to play for the right to advance to the Midwest Regional championship game Sunday at noon (CST) in Allendale.

The second half of the Midwest bracket will be played at Walsh University in Canton, Ohio, Thursday and Saturday. Second-seeded Walsh (16-4-0) plays seventh-seeded University of Indianapolis (13-4-1) in the 9 a.m. (CST) match, while third-seeded University of Findlay (14-2-1) takes on sixth-seeded Rockhurst University (14-5-0) in the noon (CST) match. The winners play Saturday at noon (CST) at Walsh for the right to advance.

The Central Region will host the Midwest and its regional championship game, in addition to the NCAA II quarterfinal match December 5-8. The site, exact dates, and times are to be determined after the second round of the regionals.

Coverage of all of the Eagles’ action in the NCAA II Midwest Regional, including links for live stats, audio and video broadcasts, can be found on GoUSIEagles.com. More information about the NCAA II Women’s Soccer Tournament can be found at NCAA.com, including the bracket for the entire 56-team field.

Week 12 – Eagle NCAA II Tournament Notes

USI in the NCAA II Tournament: USI is making its second appearance in the NCAA II Tournament after a 21 year wait. The last time the Eagles were in the NCAA II Tournament, they defeated Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2-1, in double-overtime on the road before falling in the NCAA II Tournament quarterfinals to Ashland University in triple-overtime, 1-0.

Eagles post three-straight upsets to win GLVC Tournament: The Eagles won their first GLVC Tournament title with three-straight upsets. USI, which was the seventh seed, defeated second-seeded University of Indianapolis, 1-0, third-seeded Rockhurst University, 3-0, and grabbed the conference title on penalty kicks after tying top-seeded McKendree University.

In the GLVC: USI leads the GLVC with 103 points on a league-best 34 goals, and 35 assists. The Eagles are fourth in defense with a team 0.68 goals against average.

Scoring Leaders: Sophomore forward Katlyn Andres has taken over the team scoring lead with 21 points on eight goals and five assists. Junior forward Maggie Winter follows close behind with 16 points on seven goals and two assists. Junior defender Madelyne Juenger is tied for the team lead with Andres with five assists.

Between the posts:  Freshman goalkeeper Maya Etienne leads the Eagles in goal with a 12-6-2 record, a 0.69 goals against average and a USI single-season record 10 shutouts, and 91 saves during her first collegiate campaign.

Schoenstein is in his 4th year: USI Head Coach Eric Schoenstein is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Eagles, producing a 41-25-9 mark, the 2019 GLVC Tournament championships, a share of the 2018 GLVC regular season title, three-straight GLVC Tournament appearances, and an appearance in the NCAA II Tournament.

USI vs. GVSU: USI trails in the all-time series with GVSU, 5-1, with the Lakers taking the last five meetings. The Eagles won the initial meeting, 1-0, in overtime in 2002 in a neutral site match-up at UIndy.

GVSU in 2019: The Lakers are 19-1-0 and ranked number one nationally. GVSU, which won the GLIAC Tournament title, has outscored its opponents, 88-5.

USI vs. Ashland: Ashland leads the all-time series with USI, 3-1, including the 1998 NCAA II Tournament quarterfinal game. USI, which won the first match-up, 3-1, in 1996, has not played the Ashland Eagles since a 4-2 loss in 2014 in a neutral site match at Ohio Dominican University.

Ashland in 2019: Ashland is 14-4-1, but is 2-3-0 in its last five matches. The Ashland Eagles fell in the semifinals of the GLIAC Tournament last weekend.

USI vs. Rockhurst: Rockhurst has had the upper hand with the Eagles all-time, leading 13-3-2, after USI posted the GLVC Tournament semifinal win, 3-0. in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Rockhurst in 2019: The Hawks are 14-5-0 in 2019 and finished third during the GLVC regular season and lost to USI in the GLVC Tournament semifinals.

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