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Volunteers Needed For Mickey’s Kingdom Community Build

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Volunteers Needed For Mickey’s Kingdom Community Build

Volunteers Needed For Mickey’s Kingdom Community Build

JULY 16TH, 2018 TYRONE MORRIS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

The city of Evansville is looking for volunteers to help build Mickey’s Kingdom. The new playground will replace the current Kid’s Kingdom which is being torn down to make way for a new pumping station. A 10-day community build is planned from September 14th through the 23rd.

Anyone interested in signing up can visit the Traveling City Hall next Wednesday which is being held at the site of the playground.

Mickey’s Kingdom should be finished sometime in October.

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USI Student Government Association Elects New President

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USI Student Government Association Elects New President

JULY 16TH, 2018 MITCH ANGLE EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

The Student Government Association at USI has elected its new president for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Bradley Flittner, a junior businesses management major with a marketing minor from Evansville, will assume the position of president following three years of service with SGA as a student representative for the Romain College of Business.

“I am gleaming with optimism for the upcoming year as the new student body president,” said Flittner. “I have an amazing team surrounding me this year and I truly believe we will be overseeing some phenomenal changes and advancement for the entire campus.”

Flittner and his team plan to focus on working with the Disabilities Resource to better accommodate both students and guests with disabilities on campus. He has also said that he and his team plan on continuing SGA’s efforts for organizations to have graduation stoles and cords.

Flittner is familiar to his new title at SGA, as he served as class president at the EVSC New Tech Institute where he graduated from.

 

 

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209-215 N. Main Street by Pat Sides

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Boasting a distinctive style and imposing size, this commercial building was a familiar sight on Evansville’s near north side for decades.

Erected in 1920, the brick structure was originally home to the O. K. Bakery, which was one of thirty bakeries – nine of them on Main Street — listed in the city directory that year. The new business boasted many modern conveniences, including five skylights and large windows specially designed for “daylight” baking.

After the company relocated in the late 1940s, the Main Street building was occupied by Brinkley Post 9632 of the VFW and housed other businesses over the years. Nyla Cosmetics and the North Main Beauty Academy were among the building’s last occupants before it was razed in 1987. 

Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb Announced Several New Appointments And Reappointments To Various State Boards And Commissions.

Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board

The governor made six reappointments to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board, with terms that expire June 30, 2022:

  • David Lasco (Crown Point), representing business and industry
  • Dr. Ronald Leach (Brazil), representing the medical profession
  • Russ McQuaid (Greenwood), a longtime journalist with Fox 59
  • The Honorable Mark Myers, Mayor of Greenwood
  • Kevin Roach (Munster), business manager of LIUNA Local Union #41
  • Bryan Shearer (Ligonier), Chief of the Ligonier Police Department

The governor also made five new appointments to the board, with terms to expire June 30, 2022:

  • Jim Branum (Richmond), chief of the Richmond Police Department
  • John Brown (Indianapolis), director of planning & assessment, training & preparedness with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security
  • The Honorable Sara Dungan (Martinsville), judge of the Morgan Superior Court III
  • The Honorable Chris Owens (Scottsburg), prosecuting attorney of Scott County
  • Mitch Thompson (Fishers), chief of the Fishers Police Department

Indiana Uniform Law Commission

The governor made two new appointments to the Indiana Uniform Law Commission, with terms decided at the pleasure of the governor:

  • The Honorable David J. Certo (Indianapolis), judge of the Marion Superior Court
  • Marc Fine (Evansville), an attorney with Jackson Kelly PLLC

 Ports Commission

The governor made one reappointment to the Ports Commission, with a term expiring June 30, 2022:

  • Greg Gibson (Brazil), president of ReTec Corporation

The governor also made one new appointment to the commission, with a term expiring June 30, 2022:

  • Bob Bowen (Indianapolis), founder and chairman of Bowen Engineering Corporation

 

Purple Aces 2018 Volleyball Schedule Unveiled

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Aces Look To Build On Success Of Last Season

 Following a successful 2017 campaign that saw the University of Evansville volleyball team double its win total from 2016, the Purple Aces look to build on that success as they prepare for the upcoming season.

“UE Volleyball is looking forward to the challenging schedule that we have this year. We have designed a progressive load that will lead us to a very tough and improved MVC,” UE head coach Manolo Concepcion said.  “Our non-conference schedule is highlighted by four Power 5 games that include home matches against teams like OVC Champion Austin Peay, and for the second year in a row, Big Ten state rival Indiana University (which previously to last year, it had never happened before).”

“Then, to have the opportunity to play not one, but two, possibly top 25 teams like Ohio State and Dayton, will prepare us to compete against the higher ranked teams in our conference,” he added.  “Our goal is to provide our roster with the highest level of play, recognizing that our conference continues to be one of the best in the nation.”

Opening the year for the Aces is a trip to Macomb, Ill. for the Leatherneck Invitational on August 24-25.  Last year, Evansville also opened the year at the tournament and went a perfect 3-0 on its way to the championship.  This year’s field includes host Western Illinois, Fairleigh Dickinson and Tennessee Tech.

Home play begins on Tuesday, August 28 with Southeast Missouri State coming to Meeks Family Fieldhouse.  The Redhawks earned a 3-2 win over UE last year after the Aces won a 3-2 decision in 2016.

Following the home opener, UE travels to Elon, N.C. for the Phoenix Classic.  Taking place on August 31 and September 1, the event features Elon, Gardner-Webb and North Carolina Central.  The host Phoenix posted a 16-16 mark in 2016.

Another big home match is on tap Sept. 4 as UE welcomes Indiana University.  It marks the third season in a row that the schools have met and the second consecutive home meeting for UE.  Last year, the Hoosiers and Aces squared off in the Meeks Family Fieldhouse grand opening.  Four days later, the annual Dunn Hospitality Tournament will take place at Austin Peay and Northern Kentucky come to town.  The Governors had a strong campaign as they were 30-6 on their way to the Ohio Valley Conference Championship in 2017.  They earned the automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament where they played at UCLA in the opening round.

A 4-match homestand comes to an end on Sept. 11 when UE faces Tennessee State.  Non-conference play wraps up on Sept. 14-15 when UE heads to Dayton, Ohio to take part in the Flyer Invitational.  A stacked field features host Dayton along with Ohio State and Tennessee.  Dayton was 23-8 last season and a strong 30-2 in 2016.  As part of that season, the Flyers earned the 2016 Dunn Hospitality Invitational championship.  OSU is coming off of a 15-16 record last year while the Volunteers were 12-15 in 2017.  Evansville took on Tennessee in a home-and-home series in 2014 and 15.

Missouri Valley Conference action commences on Friday, Sept. 21 with a home weekend against Loyola and Valparaiso.  Loyola is coming off of a 5-24 record while Valpo enjoyed a 17-16 mark in the inaugural season in the MVC.  The first conference road tilt is set for Monday, Sept. 24 with a trip to Des Moines, Iowa to take on Drake.  The Bulldogs are coming off of a 23-10 season that saw them go 12-6 in the league.

That weekend, UE heads to central Illinois for road matches at Illinois State and Bradley.  The Redbirds went 22-13 and 13-5 in conference play to earn a berth in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship where they topped IUPUI in the opening round.  The Braves were 10-22 overall and 3-15 in the league in 2016.

UE is back home on Oct. 5-6 for contests against Southern Illinois and Missouri State.  SIU was 6-23 last year while the Bears posted a 28-6 overall mark and a perfect 18-0 league record.  The Bears won the conference tournament and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

Another tough match is on tap on Oct. 8 as UE heads to Cedar Falls, Iowa to take on UNI.  The Panthers were 27-9 in 2017 while going 15-3 in conference play.  They earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament where the beat Louisville in the first round.  The first half of conference play wraps up with a home match against Indiana State (11-21, 8-10 MVC in 2017) on Saturday, Oct. 13.

It is back to the road on the 19th and 20th with contests at Valparaiso and Loyola before the month of October is completed with tilts against Bradley and Illinois State on the 26th and 27th.  November begins with three road matches starting with a weekend at Missouri State and SIU on Nov. 2 and 3.  The final road matchup takes place in Terre Haute when the Aces face the Sycamores on Friday, Nov. 9.

 

Evansville Philharmonic Chorus Holding General Auditions

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Evansville Philharmonic Chorus Holding General Auditions

Evansville Philharmonic Chorus Holding General Auditions

JULY 16TH, 2018 MITCH ANGLE EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

General auditions for the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus have been announced for the 2018-2019 season.

They will be held on Wednesday, August 29th, and are by appointment only.

The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus is a volunteer chorus composed of 100 plus members that perform major choral repertoire with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.

A few events coming up that will feature the chorus performing with the orchestra is the Halloween Bash in October, Peppermint Drops in December that will feature Broadway stars Paula Leggett Chase and Tim Ewing, Rutters’s Requiem with guest conductor Robert Moody in January, and for Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in April.

Rehearsals for the Philharmonic Chorus are on Monday evenings through May, and additional rehearsals with the orchestra are required on the week of performers.

A domestic tour of the northwest US is planned for the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus in June of 2019.

Singers interested in auditioning should call Kimberly Bredemeier, Director of Operations and Chorus Manager, at 812-425-5050 to schedule an appointment.

 

 

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Final Steel Beam To Be Installed In USI Arena

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WHAT: The final steel beam will be placed for the construction of the new Arena on the University of Southern Indiana campus.

WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, July 20. Anticipated time for installation is 10 minutes.

WHERE: The University of Southern Indiana Physical Activities Center (PAC). A map of campus that includes the PAC can be found at USI.edu/map. Parking will be available in Lot C, adjacent to the PAC.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Jon Mark Hall, USI athletic director, will be available to speak with media members from 10 to 10:30 a.m. No tours will be offered at this time.

ARENA BY THE NUMBERS:

  • 90,000 total square feet
  • 11,745 tons of concrete used in construction
  • 4,700 seats
  • 173” digital scoreboard
  • 30  construction days lost due to snow or rain
  • 12 feet from front row to court
  • 4 National Championship trophies to be displayed, including 2018 NCAA Division II Softball Championship
  • 4 club rooms
  • 3 concession stands
  • 3 basketball courts
  • 3 volleyball courts

TRADITIONS: Members of the USI community had a chance to sign the beam prior to the end of the spring 2018 semester (photo included above). When it is placed, the beam will feature a Christmas tree (as part of a tradition of the steelworkers’ union) as well as a USI flag, an American Flag and a banner for Midwest Steel.

Stinnett Joins First Security Bank As Relationship Banker

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Sean Stinnett has been named the new Relationship Banker at First Security Bank. He will be assisting customers and guiding them through their banking experience at the Downtown Branch in Owensboro located at 313 Frederica Street.

“I am very excited to have Sean join the First Security Team. I know that he will work hard to find the best possible solution for every customer that walks through his door. He has an infectious attitude and really connects well with both customers and employees,” said Krista Niehaus, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Service Manager.

Before coming to First Security, Stinnett worked as a Logistics Account Executive in the Lexington, Kentucky Market. He spent his time there focusing on business sales and making sure his team was providing top-notch customer service.

“I am thrilled to start my career with First Security Bank. The company’s culture and why statement are something I whole-heartedly believe in. They have treated me like family from the moment I started. I am eager to help First Security grow by earning new business within the Owensboro community,” said Stinnett.

First Security Bank, with $600 million in assets and more than 120 employees, has 11 banking centers in four major markets including Owensboro, Bowling Green and Lexington, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana.

AG Curtis Hill Joins Letter Supporting SCOTUS Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh

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Attorney General Curtis Hill has joined attorneys general from 25 other states in a letter urging the U.S. Senate to quickly confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh as the next justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

“Judge Kavanaugh understands well that the proper role of the judiciary is to interpret rather than enact the law,” Attorney General Hill said. “Rather than following ideological and philosophical whims, Judge Kavanaugh will work to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution as it is written.”

President Donald Trump nominated Judge Kavanaugh on July 9. In their letter, the 26 attorneys general praise Judge Kavanaugh as someone well-equipped to fill the role that would be entrusted to him on the nation’s highest court.

“Judge Kavanaugh is an outstanding jurist with a proven commitment to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law,” the letter states. “We have no doubt that he possesses the qualifications, temperament, and judicial philosophy to be an excellent Associate Justice.”

The letter also states that Judge Kavanaugh would help provide a check against federal overreach.

“(W)e have a special interest in ensuring that the federal government respects the important role of the States in crafting and tailoring regulatory policy on matters of local concern,” the letter states. “Federal judges . . . must respect principles of federalism and the balance of power reflected in our Constitution. We are confident that Judge Kavanaugh appreciates that balance, and that he will protect the prerogatives of the States to manage their own regulatory framework.”

Arts Council of SW Indiana welcomes new Director of Communications

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The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is pleased to announce Zach Evans as the organization’s new Director of Communications and Community Projects.

Evans, an Evansville native, joins the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana at an exciting time as the organization transitions from its office space and gallery at Innovation Pointe to its new location in the historic Weingarten Furs building at 212 Main St. in Downtown Evansville.

Evans earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Indiana. He was previously employed at the Evansville Courier & Press, where he worked for five years as a journalist covering politics and music.

Evans is a proud representative of the arts community as a local musician. He’s performed with several bands and artists in the Evansville area over the last decade and is currently in the band Corduroy Orbison.

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