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Hoosier History Highlights
INDIANA FAMILIES UNITED FOR CARE STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1
INDIANAPOLIS— Indiana Families United for Care issues deep concern about Congress’s passage of House Resolution 1, the budget reconciliation effort that is now headed to President Trump for his signature or veto.
The following statement may be attributed to Indiana Families United for Care Spokesperson Jennifer Dewitt:
“Hoosiers will die and Hoosiers will starve thanks to the heartless decision by Congress to upend decades of human services policy that has allowed Americans to thrive in their communities with their families,” stated spokesperson Jennifer Dewitt. “Our poor, our seniors, and disabled will bear the brunt of this decision. Blood is on Congress’ hands.”
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
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Cruz homers three times as Otters fall in opener
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters (21-27) fell on Friday night against the Schaumburg Boomers (29-20) in walk off fashion, 9-8, despite three home runs from JJ Cruz.
The Otters sent out Braden Scott to start and he worked well early. He battled through the first inning and collected his first strikeout of the night to end the frame.
The Boomers were able to score in the second on an RBI double. Their offense was stunted in that inning, as Scott struck out two of the next three he faced to end the second.
The Otters did fight back in their half of the third. They scored one to tie it thanks to a Cruz RBI single.
Scott would take that scoring and run with it. The next two innings he did not allow a run and got up to seven punchouts.
The fifth inning saw some more Otters runs. They scored on a two-run home run from Cruz to take the lead in the inning. In the bottom half of the fifth, Schaumburg responded with one to make it 3-2.
The sixth also saw Evansville score. Keenan Taylor came up big and hit an RBI double after three straight walks. This put the lead to 5-2 heading into the bottom of the sixth.
Scott would exit the game in the home half of the seventh. He finished with five and two thirds innings pitched, nine strikeouts and only two runs allowed.
In the seventh, the Otters stayed red hot. Cruz hit his second homer of the day, a solo shot, to get the inning started. Dennis Pierce then singled and eventually came in on a wild pitch making the score 7-2.
Schaumburg began their revenge in the eighth. In the bottom half, Schaumburg mounted a comeback and scored five runs to tie the game at 7-7.
Cruz was once again due up in the top of the ninth to lead it off. He launched his third home run of the game to give Evansville the lead 8-7.
The lead didn’t last long enough for the Otters, as the Boomers scored two in their half to walk it off and win 9-8.
Cruz finished the day going 4-for-4 with three runs scored and five RBI.
The Otters play again tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. against the Boomers for the middle game of the series.
The Reitz Home Museum Names New Executive Director
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Rep. McNamara’s new law safeguarding mental health debriefings for public safety officials ceremonially signed by the governor
STATEHOUSE– The governor recently ceremonially signed State Rep. Wendy McNamara’s (R-Evansville) new law protecting critical incident stress management (CISM) services for first responders.
McNamara said CISM debriefings are an important mental health tool for public safety officials after facing a stressful or dangerous situation while on the job.
House Enrolled Act 1118 changes the Indiana code so any first responder using a CISM debriefing will not be compelled to disclose those conversations in a civil, criminal or administrative proceeding.
“Our police, firefighters, EMS providers and other first responders face danger day in and day out,” McNamara said. “By protecting these mental health discussions, our first responders will be more empowered to care for themselves.”
First responders face PTSD and depression at a rate five times higher than the civilian population, according to the Ruderman Family Foundation. To help them, Indiana has more than 40 CISM teams, according to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, comprised of trained peer volunteers who can offer care at the scene or counsel for responders afterwards.
McNamara said this change could incentivize first responders to use CISM debriefings, as they will not have to worry about disclosing private information.
To learn more about House Enrolled Act 1118 and other new laws, visit iga.in.gov.
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Color Swirl on the Lawn | July 9
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday July 9
Time: 2 PM
Location: Willard Park
Color Swirl Tie-Dye in the Park – Summer Reading Program
Let your creativity shine! Join us Tuesday, July 9 at 2 PM for Color Swirl Tie-Dye in the Park, a vibrant outdoor event where kids can dive into tie-dye fun and other messy, hands-on activities.
Part of our Color Our World Summer Reading series, this program is all about color, creativity, and a little bit of mess! Be sure to bring something white and 100% cotton to tie-dye—like a t-shirt, tote bag, or bandana.
To sign up for the Summer Reading Program and view the full schedule, visit: https://www.willardlib.org/children-s-summer-reading-program