Darla is a 5-year-old female mixed breed. She’s a bit of a voluptuous lady at 80 lbs., but perhaps she can be your New Year’s resolution jogging partner for 2019! Darla is great with other dogs, cats, and even rabbits. Her people surrendered her because they were moving. Her adoption fee is $110 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more! Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for December 10
Below find Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for December 10, 2018.
Monday, December 10: 23rd Annual Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will deliver remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Noon., Monday, December 10
Governor to speak at approximately 1:10 p.m.
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â JW Marriott
10 S. West St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
3rd Floor Ballroom
ADOPT A PET
Noah is a male orange & white kitten from the “N†litter! He’s the last one left of all his siblings to be adopted. His fee is $60 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
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USI Fall Commencement exercises to be held on Saturday, December 8
University of Southern Indiana President Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, graduating members of the Class of 2018, Commencement speakers and guests.
USI 2018 Fall Commencement Ceremonies
 Saturday, December 8. The ceremony for the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education will be held at 10 a.m. and the ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and the Romain College of Business will be held at 1 p.m. Doors will open one hour prior to each ceremony, and all guests will require a ticket for attendance.
 All ceremonies will be held in the Physical Activities Center (PAC). Graduates will report and line up in the Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center (RFW). A map of campus that includes the PAC and the RFW can be found at USI.edu/map.
STUDENT AVAILABILITY: Students will be available for interview inside the RFW while staging for the Commencement procession. Due to the unique nature of the procession, students will not be allowed to leave their place in line once the procession begins, and only designated University staff will be allowed to follow the procession to the PAC. Media members who wish to speak with students are welcome to do so as long as students remain in their place in line. Processions will begin 20 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony.
RECEPTION:Â Students will meet their families at a reception following each ceremony in University Center East, sponsored by the USI Alumni Association. Media members are encouraged to attend receptions for interviews with graduates and footage of families.
BY THE NUMBERS:
- A total of 473 graduates will participate in commencement exercises, out of a total of 663 eligible to participate. Credentials to be awarded include master’s degrees, post-bachelor certificates, baccalaureate degrees and associate degrees .
- 116 students will graduate with academic honors. 10 will graduate summa cum laude (4.0 grade point average), 43 magna cum laude (3.8 – 3.999 grade point average) and 63 cum laude (3.6 – 3.799 grade point average). 10 students will be graduating as University Honors Scholars after successfully completing the University Honors Program.
- All graduates will become members of the USI Alumni Association, which will grow to more than 42,000 members upon the addition of the Class of 2018.
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS:
- College of Nursing and Health Professions and Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education: Dr. Glenna G. Bower ’95, Associate Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; professor of kinesiology and sport; 2018 USI Distinguished Professor award recipient
- College of Liberal Arts and Romain College of Business: Xavia D. Harrington-Chate, instructor in English; 2018 H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Award recipient
‘READERS FORUM” DECEMBER 8, 2018
We hope that today’s “READERS FORUMâ€Â 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?Â
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays“Readers Poll†question is: What are the chances of Mayor Winnecke being elected to a third term?
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9-11 Gives Hope Hosts Toy Drive
9-11 Gives Hope Hosts Toy Drive
DECEMBER 7TH, 2018 
PAUL WILCOXEN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
It’s the 10th year for the 9-11 Gives Hope toy drive to help local kids have a more Merry Christmas.
The organization is hoping to fill a trailer located at Wal-Mart off of Burkhardt Road between now and Sunday, Dec. 9.
Santa will even be there Saturday and Sunday as well, taking free pictures with the kiddos.
After the drive ends, the toys will be delivered to the kids in time for Christmas.
It’s been very successful,†said Gives Hope treasurer Chris Rowe. “We’ve watched it grow to another location that we started in Henderson last year.
“I think we did Wal-Mart West, kind of had some trailers out there to bring us some toys out there as well. The Community has been great in supporting our cause here, and it continues to get bigger.â€
In addition to the Wal-Mart at Burkhardt Road off the Lloyd Expressway, unwrapped gifts are also being accepted at the Henderson Wal-Mart or Henderson Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Trucks.
Indiana Veterans Affairs Leader Resigns after Grant Scrutiny
Indiana Veterans Affairs Leader Resigns after Grant Scrutiny
DECEMBER 7TH, 2018 TYRONE MORRIS INDIANA
The leader of Indiana’s Veterans Affairs Agency has resigned amid reports that he awarded department employees grant money that was intended for struggling veterans.
James Brown’s resignation comes a week after reports surfaced questioning the management of Indiana’s military family relief fund.
The Indianapolis Star reports that at least 11 agency employees who are veterans received a total of at least $40,000 through the fund.
The fund helps veterans with food, housing, utilities, medical services, and transportation.