Home Blog Page 3800

Tourism in 2017 continues to grow

0

A new study released by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch with the Indiana Office of Tourism Development shows a growing impact tourism has on Indiana’s economy.

“Now in its seventh year of continued growth, the tourism industry has set a record $12.7 billion in visitor spending last year,” Crouch said. “This trend, combined with the new leadership Misty Weisensteiner will bring, will take tourism to the Next Level in the years to come.”

Here are some of the highlights of the report:

  • The number of visitors to Indiana destinations increased to 80 million;
  • Total visitor spending reached $12.7B;
  • Overnight visits rose to 31.2 million;
  • Spending per visitor rose to $158;
  • Visitor spending added $9.8B to the state’s gross domestic product;
  • Out of each dollar spent, $0.72 stays in Indiana;
  • Tourism generated $1.4B in state and local taxes;
  • Indiana tourism supported 199,830 full-time jobs; and
  • Hoosier households saved an average of $561.

The study was commissioned by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and conducted by Rockport Analytics, an independent market research and consulting company that specializes in economic impact and feasibility studies for the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The methodology employed by this study is in accordance with industry best practices and aligns economic impact data at the state and local level with rigorous methodological standards that are recognized as the highest in the industry.

The study used data on Indiana visitor spending derived from multiple sources including Longwoods International, Reach Market Planning and the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Travel & Tourism Office. It was then reconciled with Bureau of Labor Statistics reported employment data, Indiana Department of Revenue reported tax receipts and secondary sources such as Smith Travel Research.

The infographic illustrates some key data points in the economic report. It can be found on the Indiana Office of Tourism Development’s website, VisitIndianaTourism.com.

Due to an error discovered during our 2017 research, we have included a restatement of our 2016 numbers with our 2017 report. For more information on the revision, go to VisitIndianaTourism.com.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

0
‌
Claims Adjuster Trainee
Progressive 3.8/5 rating   2,155 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$46,000 a year
Valid driver’s license. Welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups. Bachelor’s degree or a combined total of five years of work experience and/or college…
Dec 18
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Child Services 3.2/5 rating   118 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
$40,092 a year
Investigate, child abuse, neglect, assessment, safety, counsel, casework, child protection, child development, foster care, family preservation, adoption,…
Easily apply
Dec 20
Office Assistant
Alpha Organics, Inc. – Evansville, IN
$10 – $12 an hour
Small Business looking to hire someone with high level of integrity and a good attitude to assist current and potential customers by answering questions,…
Easily apply
Dec 19
Investigator II
Commonwealth of Kentucky 3.4/5 rating   207 reviews  – Henderson, KY
$2,670.20 – $3,554.70 a month
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must have two years experience in the field of investigative law enforcement or a related field of investigation….
Dec 18
Meter Technician
Contract Callers Inc. (CCI) 2.5/5 rating   14 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$16 – $18 an hour
Clean Driving Record with a valid Driver’s License. Driver’s License (Required). Is your DRIVING RECORD ticket and accident free?…
Easily apply
Dec 21
Assistant Mgr Trainee
Walmart Stores 3.6/5 rating   161,674 reviews  – Evansville, IN
For facilities that sell only ammunition and have state specific requirements, I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying may require a current…
Dec 24
Vehicle Photographer
D-Patrick Ford Lincoln 2.5/5 rating   4 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$11 an hour
Must have a valid driver’s license. All applicants must pass a pre-employment driving and background check. 401k retirement plan with matching contributions….
Easily apply
Dec 20
Customer Service Representative 2
Bureau of Motor Vehicles 3.6/5 rating   90 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
$14 an hour
Must possess a valid State of Indiana driver’s license for at least the preceding 12 month period. Must be available to work License Branch Hours of Operation:….
Easily apply
Dec 20
General Ledger Analyst
RC Beverage – Evansville, IN
$40,000 a year
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business or related field. Confer with clients via telephone to determine payment status and reasons for potential overdue…
Easily apply
Dec 19
Customer Service Representative
LoanByPhone – Evansville, IN
Valid Driver’s License. This position involves sales and service desk activities as well as performing marketing functions….
Dec 24
Office
Royal Express Car Wash – Evansville, IN
Sets up membership fast passes, gifts cards, and wash books. Resolves customer questions and issues. Part time/Full time….
Dec 20
Office Coordinator
Thomas Companies of Evansville – Evansville, IN
Responsible for receiving calls, handling questions and inquiries, and directing calls to the appropriate person….
Dec 21
Administrative Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.6/5 rating   51 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Type/distribute visit itineraries (for visiting physicians and APPs), make visit arrangements, order supplies, maintain current spreadsheets used within the…
Dec 21
Adult Day Services Assistant – Req#ADS18-003
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center Evansville – Evansville, IN
$10 an hour
Must be able to lift 70 pounds occasionally and 40 pounds on a regular basis and have a valid Driver’s License with current Car Insurance….
Easily apply
Dec 24
GLC – Payroll Specialist – Brentwood
Golden Living 3.3/5 rating   1,764 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Your administrative and clerical work will meaningfully support a variety of office functions and help to ensure smooth and efficient operations….
Dec 24
Firebirds Season Ticket Holder
Indiana Firebirds – Evansville, IN
There are many websites where you can ask questions about certain topics, ask a couple of questions, and while you are waiting for answers, search around for…
Easily apply
Dec 25
Family Intervention Specialist-Now Offering Hiring Incentives!
Youth Villages 3.1/5 rating   514 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance….
Dec 19
General Manager of Retail Operations
Thomas Companies of Evansville – Evansville, IN
$40,000 a year
Have skills to increase business, including traditional marketing and social media. Be able to identify problems/challenges, create solutions, and implement…
Dec 21
Emergency Response Officer
G4S 3.5/5 rating   10,149 reviews  – Mount Vernon, IN
$14.25 – $16.25 an hour
Must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Bonus amount is subject to applicable federal and state income withholdings….
Easily apply
Dec 21
Front Desk Representative – Pediatrics
St. Vincent Health, IN 3.9/5 rating   150 reviews  – Evansville, IN
The Front Desk Representative – Physician Office works in a customer service capacity providing administrative and clerical support to patients and customers in…
Dec 24
Youth Program Coordinator
Carver Community Organization 2.6/5 rating   5 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree Education in Education, Social Work or a related field with 2 youth programming or industry experience;…
Easily apply
Dec 19
Business Office Manager
Midwest Dental 3.1/5 rating   104 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Do you thrive on helping an office run like a well-oiled machine? Optimize each provider’s schedule for production, review schedules for accuracy, confirm…
Dec 18
NEW / USED VEHICLE LOT MANAGER
D-Patrick Ford Lincoln 2.5/5 rating   4 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$12 an hour
A valid Indiana Driver’s license and clean DMV printout. Driving cars to be fueled on an as needed basis. D-Patrick Ford Lincoln *is looking to add a qualified …
Easily apply
Dec 20
Brand Representative
Lt. Blender’s Cocktail in a bag – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
$10 – $30 an hour
You will be a 1099 independent Contractor. Excellent work ethic and high ambition to succeed. Top producers have the opportunity for paid traveling….
Easily apply
Dec 18
Terminal Manager – Evansville IN
Holland 3.4/5 rating   383 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$75,000 – $85,000 a year
Assure safe operations by monitoring employee behavior with relation to risk, resolving unsafe conditions, and ensuring compliance with Department of…
Easily apply
Dec 20
Indoor Football Player
National Gridiron League – Henderson, KY
Responsive employer
Unfocused or thoughtless actions, such as late hits, taunting, and false starts destroy good field position and momentum….
Easily apply
Dec 22
Front Desk
Eye-Mart 2.9/5 rating   7 reviews  – Evansville, IN
A Front Desk Associate is responsible for processing and maintaining established patient records while providing outstanding customer service to the patients….
Easily apply
Dec 21
General Manager (Airport Operations)
Envoy Air 3.4/5 rating   782 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Valid state driver’s license; Some license restrictions may prohibit a candidate from being considered for this position….
Dec 20
Administrative Specialist – Evansville, IN
Midwest Behavioral Health – Evansville, IN
$13 an hour
Responsibilities include answering patient calls, triaging patient requests, data entry, reading and analyzing basic insurance information, assisting with pre…
Easily apply
Dec 19
Collection Manager
JD Byrider 3.1/5 rating   405 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$15 – $21 an hour
PROVEN EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESS IN THE COLLECTIONS FIELD. Resolving customer delinquency and insuring that customer goals of establishing or re-establishing…
Easily apply
Dec 18

local public employee salaries from 2017 using state records.

0

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The Courier & Press compiled a searchable database of local public employee salaries from 2017 using state records.

The database features more than 12,000 people who were listed on payroll records for local government units, including city of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. and more.

Taxpayers paid for $313 million to local public employees in 2017.

Here are the 111 local government employees who made more than $100,000 in 2017 ranked by salary (name, office, position, municipality, salary):

  1. Linda L. Bennett – President’s Office, President, University of Southern Indiana – $294,919
  2. David B. Smith – Administration, Superintendent, EVSC – $241,787
  3. Ronald S. Rochon – Provost’s Office, Provost, University of Southern Indiana – $221,824
  4. Jonathan D. Weinzapfel – Chancellor Office, Chancellor, Ivy Tech – $214,516
  5. Steven J. Bridges – Finance and Administration, VP for Finance & Admin, University of Southern Indiana – $196,410
  6. Mohammed Khayum – Romain College of Business, Dean Coll of Business, University of Southern Indiana – $174,592
  7. Cynthia S. Brinker – Government Relations, VP for Govt & Univ Relations, University of Southern Indiana – $173,844
  8. Ann H. White – College of Nursing & Health Prof, Dean Coll of Nurs & Hlth Prof, University of Southern Indiana – $167,237
  9. Zane W. Mitchell – College of Science Engineer & Educ, Dean Pott Coll of Sci,Engin&Ed, University of Southern Indiana – $161,700
  10. Derrick Moore – Evansville Housing Authority, Chief Executive Officer, Evansville Housing Authority – $156,239
  11.  James M. Beeby – College of Liberal Arts, Dean Coll of Liberal Arts, University of Southern Indiana – $151,110
  12. Wayne S. Trockman – Supreme Court, Superior Court Judge – $147,840
  13. Brian L. McGuire – Accounting and Finance, Prof of Acctg, University of Southern Indiana – $147,270
  14. Andrew W. Wright – Enrollment Management, VP of Enrollment Mgmt, University of Southern Indiana – $147,270
  15. Richard George D’Amour – Supreme Court, Superior Court Judge – $147,217
  16. Brett J. Niemeier – Supreme Court, Superior Court Judge – $147,217
  17. Robert J. Pigman – Supreme Court, Superior Court Judge – $147,217
  18. Leslie C. Shively – Supreme Court, Superior Court Judge – $147,217
  19. Robert J. Tornatta – Supreme Court, Superior Court Judge – $147,217
  20. Mary M. Parkinson (LLoyd) – Supreme Court, Superior Court Judge – $147,217
  21. Nicholas G. Hermann – Supreme Court, Vanderburgh County Prosecutor – $147,217
  22. Stephen H. Owens – Public Def, Vanderburgh County – $146,311
  23. Robert K. Spear – Health Dep, Vanderburgh County – $145,954
  24. Mark C. Bernhard – Outreach & Engagement, Assoc Provost for Outr/Engage, University of Southern Indiana – $144,950
  25. Marcia K. Kiessling – Student Affairs, Assoc Provost, Student Affairs, University of Southern Indiana – $142,815
  26. Kevin G. Celuch – Economics and Marketing, Prof of Mktg, University of Southern Indiana – $140,281
  27. Richard J. Toeniskoetter – Administrative Technology Services, Chief Info Officer, University of Southern Indiana – $139,025
  28. Shelly B. Blunt – Provost’s Office, Assoc Provost, Acad Affairs, University of Southern Indiana – $131,765
  29. Mark A. McKnight – Accounting and Finance, Assoc Prof of Acctg, University of Southern Indiana – $131,548
  30. David L. Wedding – Sheriff, Vanderburgh County – $129,653
  31. Velinda F. Stubbs – Administration, Dept Supt Of Teaching & Learn, EVSC – $127,123
  32. Catherine M. Minihan – Administration, Associate Superintendent, EVSC – $126,923
  33. Richard P. Cameron – Administration, Chief Of Staff, EVSC – $126,743
  34. Regene I. Newman – Director of Finance, Prosecutor’s Office, Vanderburgh County – $126,392
  35. Abbas Foroughi – Management and Information Sciences, Prof of Comp Info Sys, University of Southern Indiana – $125,168
  36. Cathlin S. Gray – Center For Family/School/Comm, Associate Superintendent, EVSC – $125,045
  37. Mayola Rowser – Graduate Studies, Dir, Grad Studies, University of Southern Indiana – $124,818
  38. Mark Uhrin – Computer Services, CIO, Evansville – $123,623
  39. Mary A. Hupfer – Finance and Administration, Assoc VP for Finance & Admin, University of Southern Indiana – $120,864
  40. Paul A. Kuban – Engineering, Prof of Engin, University of Southern Indiana – $119,993
  41. David A. Bower – Development, VP for Development, University of Southern Indiana – $119,583
  42. Craig R. Ehlen – Accounting and Finance, Prof of Acctg, University of Southern Indiana – $119,125
  43. Alisha M. Aman – Exec Director of Admin Office, EDA-Evansville/Terre Haute, Ivy Tech – $117,221
  44. Marna M. Hostetler – David L Rice Library, Dir of Library, University of Southern Indiana – $116,312
  45. Kindra L. Strupp – University Relations, Assoc VP, Mktg & Comm, University of Southern Indiana – $115,500
  46. Khaled Elkhal – Accounting and Finance, Assoc Prof of Finance, University of Southern Indiana – $115,151
  47. Sang T. Choe – Economics and Marketing, Prof of Mktg, University of Southern Indiana – $115,037
  48. Jong C. Rhim – Accounting and Finance, Prof of Finance, University of Southern Indiana – $114,341
  49. Chad M. Milewicz – Economics and Marketing, Assoc Prof of Mktg, University of Southern Indiana – $114,095
  50.  James E. Wolfe – Facility Operations and Planning, Dir, Facil Oper & Planning, University of Southern Indiana – $112,919
  51. Manfen W. Chen – Accounting and Finance, Assoc Prof of Finance, University of Southern Indiana – $112,762
  52. Andrew T. Dill – Accounting and Finance, Asst Prof of Acctg, University of Southern Indiana – $112,438
  53. John E. Smothers – Management and Information Sciences, Asst Prof of Mgmt, University of Southern Indiana – $112,022
  54. William D. Rector – EVCBA, Gen Mgr, Evansville – $111,458
  55. Andrew R. Lenhardt – Human Resources, Exec Dir, Human Resources, University of Southern Indiana – $111,325
  56. Mellisa A. Hall – Nursing, Assoc Prof of Nursing, University of Southern Indiana – $111,319
  57. Timothy J. Schibik – Economics and Marketing, Prof of Econ, University of Southern Indiana – $111,252
  58. Sudesh N. Mujumdar – Economics and Marketing, Prof of Econ, University of Southern Indiana – $111,012
  59. Nichole E. Alcorn – Administration, Dir Of Exceptional Learners, EVSC – $110,710
  60. John D. Stoll – County Hwy, Vanderburgh County – $109,999
  61. Ernest H. Hall – Management and Information Sciences, Prof of Mgmt, University of Southern Indiana – $109,791
  62. Kelly A. Cozart – Vice Chanc Academic Affairs Off, Vice Chanc Acad Affrs, Ivy Tech – $109,292
  63. Cynthia M. Landrum – Admin, Chief Executive Officer-Director, Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library – $108,840
  64. Roberta E. Hoebeke – Nursing, Prof of Nursing, University of Southern Indiana – $108,838
  65. Paul H. Anslinger – Evansville Fire Dept, Assistant Fire Chief, Evansville – $108,686
  66. Darla Hoover – Administration, Dir Of Hs Sup,Curr,& Asses, EVSC – $108,597
  67. Timothy Martin – Evansville Housing Authority, Director Of Operations, Evansville Housing Authority – $108,362
  68. Allen R. Mounts – Water & Sewer Admin, Director Of Utility, Evansville – $108,232
  69. Michael A. Owen – Administration, Athletic Director, EVSC – $107,974
  70. Jon M. Hall – Athletics Administration, Athletic Director, University of Southern Indiana – $107,890
  71. Carl D. Underwood – Administration, Chief Financial Officer, EVSC – $107,457
  72. Kenneth L. Shemroske – Management and Information Sciences, Assoc Prof of Comp Info Sys, University of Southern Indiana – $106,915
  73. Julie L .McCullough – Food and Nutrition, Assoc Prof of Nutrition, University of Southern Indiana – $106,537
  74. Dinko Bacic – Management and Information Sciences, Asst Prof of Comp Info Sys, University of Southern Indiana – $106,478
  75. Peggy O. Shields – Economics and Marketing, Assoc Prof of Mktg, University of Southern Indiana – $105,603
  76. Samuel B. Rush – Dean of Students, Dean of Students, University of Southern Indiana – $105,510
  77. Elizabeth S. Wells – Harrison High, High School Principal, EVSC – $105,098
  78. John Skinner – North High, High School Principal, EVSC – $104,943
  79. Gary W. Black – Economics and Marketing, Assoc Prof of Decision Sci, University of Southern Indiana – $104,833
  80. Bryan A. Perry – Administration, Director Of School Support, EVSC – $104,775
  81. Jason Fertig – Management and Information Sciences, Assoc Prof of Mgmt, University of Southern Indiana – $104,586
  82. Jennifer J. Williams – Management and Information Sciences, Prof of Comp Info Sys, University of Southern Indiana$ – 104,578
  83. David K. Stclair – Southern In Career/Tech Ctr, Dir Career/Tech Education, EVSC – $104,178
  84. Richard C. Howard – Evansville Fire Dept, Fire Investigator, Evansville – $104,012
  85. Sheila L. Huff – Bosse High, High School Principal, EVSC – $103,687
  86. Eric Kremer – Evansville Housing Authority, Director Of Finance, Evansville Housing Authority – $103,406
  87. Jason M. Woebkenberg – Administration, Chief Communications Officer, EVSC – $103,282
  88. Katherine A. Draughon – Planning, Research, & Assessment, Chief Data Officer, University of Southern Indiana – $103,187
  89. Jacqueline Kuhn – Administration, Director Of School Support, EVSC – $103,177
  90. Audra L. Offutt – Administration, Director Of School Support, EVSC – $102,954
  91. Michael R. Ward – Police Dept, Police Corporal, Evansville – $102,909
  92. Deborah K. Debaillie – Administration, Chief Human Resources Officer, EVSC – $102,811
  93. Andrea D. Campbell – Central High, High School Principal, EVSC – $102,805
  94. Sharlett K. Gillard – Management and Information Sciences, Prof of Comp Info Sys, University of Southern Indiana – $102,709
  95. Carrie A. Hillyard – Administration, Chief Transformation Officer, EVSC – $102,657
  96. Tamara L. Dexter – Administration, Director Of School Support, EVSC – $102,629
  97. Todd S. Slagle – Administration, Director Of School Support, EVSC – $102,629
  98. Elizabeth C. Carnahan – Reitz High, High School Principal, EVSC – $102,539
  99. Michael D. Dixon – History, Prof of History, University of Southern Indiana – $102,192
  100. Deborah L. Anderson - Vice Chanc Student Success Off, Vice Chancellor Stdnt Success, Ivy Tech – $102,149
  101. Sherri K. Flynn - Business Admin Conversion, Associate Professor Dept Chair, Ivy Tech – $101,929
  102. Paul D. Odney - Liberal Arts Sci School Office, Dean/ Assistant Professor, Ivy Tech – $101,756
  103. Gongjun Yan – Management and Information Sciences, Asst Prof of Comp Sci, University of Southern Indiana – $101,422
  104. Stacy L. Mauser – Technology Innovation Center, Chief Technology Officer, EVSC – $101,383
  105. Seyed M. Shokouhzadeh – Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization, Executive Director, Evansville – $101,362
  106. Jeffrey M. Sickman – Business Office, Controller, University of Southern Indiana – $101,149
  107. Timothy B. Mahoney – Economics and Marketing, Instr in Econ, University of Southern Indiana – $100,903
  108. Carl L. Saxby – Economics and Marketing, Assoc Prof of Mktg, University of Southern Indiana – $100,804
  109. Rodney J. Watson – Athletics Administration, Mens Varsity Basketball Coach, University of Southern Indiana – $100,749
  110. Lloyd W. Winnecke – Mayor’s Office, Mayor, Evansville – $100,533
  111. Billy R. Bolin – Police Dept, Police Chief, Evansville – $100,072

Mobile readers: Check out the complete database

Food: How do Evansville’s gas station fried chicken joints rank?

ADOPT A PET

0

Bitsy is a female black cat. She is one of the VHS’ longest residents, waiting on a home since JULY – she had her kittens shortly after arriving at VHS and raised them in foster care. Now they’ve all been adopted and hopefully it’s her turn soon. Her adoption fee is $40 and includes her microchip, vaccines, and spay surgery. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

 

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

0

EPD REPORT

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

0

http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

“IS IT TRUE” DECEMBER 28, 2018

0

We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

IS IT TRUE  we are told that the chickens of 2009 may be coming home to roost on the City of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, and some surrogate agencies during the 2019 election cycle?…we are told that several lawsuits could be filed during the coming months for wrongful dismissal, defamation of character, restraint of trade, and the negative impacts associated with such actions?…we are also told that the current and past Mayors may well be named as respondents in the forthcoming suits that are up against the 10 year statute of limitations for grievances of this nature?…that during the same time period the actions of a former City official lead to a settlement for a former CEO of the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau?…we were told that the reality at that time was that many non-profit agencies were alter egos of the City of Evansville and other government supporters because the boards of directors of these organizations were dominated by politics in ways that corrupted their independence?…piercing that veil that is supposed to be intact would expose local government to significant settlements for meddling in the management of governmental controlled non-profits?…the director’s and officer’s insurance policies of all of these agencies and their alter ego status could be quite expensive when the extent of the financial damages they caused are adjudicated?

IS IT TRUE that the Evansville Courier and Press was slammed for publishing an article on the sad fact that the origins of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana happened in Evansville where the first charter for the hate group was signed?…there are many people who are posting comments that it is not appropriate to point out that this started here and are quite offended to learn this undisputed fact?…the reality is that all places have a thing or two that do not make their residents proud but it does a bit of good to revisit one’s past so that the sins of the past to not repeat themselves in the future?…while one thing that most people can agree on is that the Ku Klux Klan was a despicable hate-based organization that has no place in a kind and loving world, to deny the past is to doom something to be repeated in the future?  …perhaps a commendation is warranted for every citizen of Evansville/Vanderburgh County who can take the remainder in stride and reaffirm their commitment to inclusion, diversity, peace, love, and understanding in a world that seems to be foaming at the mouth for contention?

IS IT TRUE  for many years we have been telling our readers that the City of Evansville Employee Health Insurance had several million dollar deficits with very little money in the rainy day fund to bring these medical bring bills current? …every time we brought this subject up to the people in the Controllers office all we heard from them were the sound of crickets?

IS IT TRUE we expect that one day the seven (7) current Evansville City Council members will finally realize the mistake they made when they voted to release $500,000 dollars of taxpayers dollars to the embattled ECHO Housing Corp. of Evansville, Ind.?  …we believe  that this vote may prove to be one of the reasons why several City Council members may have a difficult time of being re-elected? 
IS IT TRUE that last year the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation purchased a golf course?…the large block of acreage on the Northside where people play one of the sports of kings was picked up by the EVSC for the handsome sum of $3.5 Million? …golf is a declining sport when it comes to mass participation and it is no wonder that the family who owned the course were open to letting it go?…we wonder why the EVSC could not find a piece of land that was undeveloped, so they could get a better price?
IS IT TRUE everyone is aware that the population is moving out if the City of Evansville and into the unincorporated area on the North and West side?…at this point there is a new North High School, a new McCutchanville and this land is slated for a new Junior High, none of which would have been necessary if the City of Evansville had not been allowed to degrade to the point of no return?…we predict the Northside schools will continue to dominate the academic performance rankings along with the Signature School and area Catholic schools?…we wonder why the City of Evansville based schools and especially those on the South and Southeast sides have been allowed to degrade to the point that the kids are performing at a failing grade level?
IS IT TRUE last year the basketball championship games of the GLVC tournaments drew a disappointing total of 809 people to the Ford Center on Sunday? …one semifinal session with USI playing drew 929 attendees while the other only drew 401?…there were two championship games, one for men and one for women and only 7% of the seats in Ford Center were occupied?…the tickets, when bought in the overall ticket package, were less than $2 per game and still the crowd was paltry? …we hope that the newly hired CEO of the Evansville Sports Corporation will correct the marketing mistakes of the past by creating sporting events that will be an economic boom for Evansville proper?
IS IT TRUE that government works best when its shut down? ….that the stock markets flourishes best when the government is shut down?  …government works best when President Trump doesn’t tweet?
IS IT TRUE Mayor Winnecke will file for re-election at the Civic Center on January 9, 2019?   …following his filing, he will be hosting a campaign “Gala” at Party Central for his many supporters?
Todays“Readers Poll” question is: If the Republican primary for the Mayor of Evansville was held today who would you vote for?
Please go to our link of our media partner Channel 44 News located in the upper right-hand corner of the City-County Observer so you can get the up-to-date news, weather, and sports.
If you would like to advertise on the CCO please contact us at City-County Observer@live.com
Footnote: City-County Observer Comment Policy. Be kind to people. No personal attacks or harassment will not be tolerated and shall be removed from our site.
We understand that sometimes people don’t always agree and discussions may become a little heated.  The use of offensive language, insults against commenters will not be tolerated and will be removed from our site.
Please take time and read our articles entitled “STATEHOUSE Files, CHANNEL 44 NEWS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, READERS POLL, BIRTHDAYS, HOT JOBS” and “LOCAL SPORTS”.  You now are able to subscribe to get the CCO daily.
If you would like to advertise on the CCO please contact us CityCountyObserver@live.com.
Any comments posted in this column do not represent the views or opinions of the City-County Observer or our advertisers.

 

 

 

St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements for December

0

Octavia James and Vernon Jones, Evansville, son, Vernon Joseph Jr., December 17

Michelle and Jeremy Wells, Reed, KY, son, Levi Sawyer, December 17

Abby and Daniel Roach, Newburgh, daughter, Anna Katherine, December 17

Erica and Jeffrey Sharp, Rockport, IN, daughter, Kinlee Grace, December 18

Lauren and Matthew Menke, Evansville, daughter, Briar Joy, December 18

Candace Todd and Adam LaRue, Henderson, KY, daughter, Jane Logan, December 19

Chelsea Vasquez and Blake Devine, Evansville, son, Noah Alan, December 19

Mary Raben and Rodney Broshears Jr., Evansville, son, Zeke Van, December 19

Chasidy and Christopher Tewell, Fort Branch, IN, son, Jensen Zeke, December 19

Susan and Drew Greenwell, Waverly, KY, son, John Luke, December 19

Pam and Hugh Stogsdill, Fort Branch, IN, son, Jaxyn Hugh, December 19

Abigail Weller and Nathan Miller, Evansville, son, Elijah Michael, December 20

Angela Thomas and Antonio Hale, Evansville, son, Ayden Demarco, December 20

Harli and Benton Evans, Mount Vernon, IN, daughter, Brynlee Faye, December 20

Audrianna Fuchs and Jesse Hertel, Evansville, daughter, Mila Rae, December 21

Ciara Winstead and DeMario Ray, Newburgh, son, Jamar Antwon, December 21

Oteasha Martin and Glenn Eastwood, Evansville, son, X’Aviyon Rayshawn, December 22

  1. Shellie and Steven Young, Evansville, son, Paxton Gray, December 22

Victoria Austin, Evansville, daughter, Marcella Rosalind, December 23

Lindsey and Mason Kempf, Evansville, daughter, Sloane Olivia, December 23

 

Records: Probe of Indiana’s AG Cost Taxpayers At Least $26K

1

IL for www.theindianalawyer.com

An investigation into allegations that Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill drunkenly groped four women at a party last March cost taxpayers at least $26,300, according to records obtained through open records requests.

Special prosecutor Daniel Sigler’s bill totaled $5,217 — mostly for hourly wages — while the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department paid an estimated $3,226 for a sex crime detective’s work on the Hill investigation, The Indianapolis Star reported.

But the bulk of the expenses, $17,861, came from the office of Inspector General Lori Torres, which opened its inquiry after requests by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb and legislative leadership.

Documents from Torres’ office show that a special agent worked 285 hours for total expenses of $8,618, while various legal professionals worked about 200 hours, with an average hourly wage of $41.62, for a total of $8,344, the Star reported.

The remaining balance was paid for 27 hours of work from a transcriptionist and 1.5 hours of an administrative assistant.

Hill, a Republican, has denied allegations that he inappropriately touched an Indiana lawmaker and three legislative assistants during a March 15 party held at an Indianapolis bar to mark the end of the legislative session.

In October, Sigler declined to file criminal charges against Hill, saying he lacked sufficient evidence to secure a battery conviction.

Hill was also cleared of any ethical breaches by the Inspector General’s office, which released a searing report detailing its findings.

That report said eyewitnesses told investigators that Hill’s behavior at the party was inappropriate, “creepy” and made many of the women at the party uncomfortable. But he didn’t break any state ethics rules.

Hill declined to comment on the cost of the investigation through his spokesman, Chris Proffitt, who noted the costs were incurred by other agencies. Hill hasn’t used any public funds to defend himself, instead of drawing on campaign money and creating a legal defense fund.

It’s unclear whether taxpayer funding would pay for Hill’s defense in a potential civil case. Documents first disclosed by the Star show that Hill’s office drafted a contract that would pay $100,000 to the Indianapolis law firm of Betz and Blevins to represent Hill and his office.

Hill’s office has declined to answer questions asking whether Hill intended to pursue that agreement.

Hill’s private attorney, Kevin Betz, said he doesn’t plan to take any public funds to defend Hill against any civil or discrimination claims.

Lamasco Bar Hosts Family Friendly Drag Show

2

Lamasco Bar Hosts Family Friendly Drag Show

DECEMBER 27TH, 2018 TYRONE MORRIS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

It’s proven to be a controversial topic but drag shows are nothing new for one local bar and grill. For the last six months, Lamasco in Evansville has played host to a monthly drag show.

They invited people of all ages to come to enjoy a family-friendly show to spread a little holiday cheer.

Though, it’s not just about the glitz and glamor and performing. For many of these drag queens events like this give them a chance to meet people in the community

Drag queen Londyn Starz says, “Character development is exhausting. Cause you learn things as you go. But I think the most exciting thing would probably just networking.”

The performers take the stage at Lamasco on the last Thursday of every month.

Thursday night was the first family-friendly show for the bar.

TwitterFacebook

Comments

1...3,7993,8003,801...7,300Page 3,800 of 7,300