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“IS IT TRUE” JULY 18. 2024

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We hope that today’s IS IT TRUE provokes honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address rationally and responsibly.
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IS IT TRUE that Asylum-seekers and secondary refugees—those who enter the United States elsewhere and then move to Indiana and tend to settle here permanently?
IS IT TRUE that as refugee populations grow, states must have the necessary infrastructure in place to resettle and support these individuals?
  IS IT TRUE that Indiana has a program that assists refugees with financial assistance, housing needs, employment, education training, and medical assistance which helps them to become self-sufficient over some time?
IS IT TRUE that the Indiana Department of Health coordinates a medical screening program for refugees through local clinics?  …that in 2016, Indiana communities welcomed 2% of refugees arriving in the U.S.?
IS IT TRUE that we wonder if you are aware that Evansville is one of many cities in Indiana that have a “WELCOME CORP”?  …that this Federal and State sponsored program accepts referrals for refugees determined to be particularly vulnerable and in need of the protection provided by third-country resettlement?
IS IT TRUE that the citizens of Evansville know that Mayor Stephanie Terry understands that she is employed by the taxpayers and not the other way around?
IS IT TRUE that the working-class people of Evansville are finally fed up with the poor conditions of our parks, and streets, high Water and Sewer bills, high property taxes, and out-of-control crime rate, and believe that Mayor Terry will improve these issues over time?
IS IT TRUE that we have been told that many taxpayers of Evansville aren’t happy with the millions of dollars spent on non-essential and irrelevant capital projects over the years?
IS IT TRUE that many City and County taxpayers are shocked to learn over the last several years that Evansville City Council and Vanderburgh County Commission have donated 300,000 dollars each to help fund EREP business and marketing activities without receiving a detailed financial report where this money was spent?
IS IT TRUE that former Evansville Mayors Jonathon Weinzapfel and Frank McDonald Jr. not only lived within their budget restraints but when they left office they had comfortable cash balances in the “Rainey Day Fund” to pass on to their successors?  …that Evansville taxpayers are hoping and praying that the outgoing Mayor did similar?
IS IT TRUE that there is no greater ambassador of goodwill than a homegrown non-partisan community newspaper? …that local newspapers can serve as a “Community Watchdog” by sounding the alarm when the citizen’s rights are being violated? …we realize that a community can have no greater ambassador of goodwill than one that keeps its citizens informed about their accomplishments, and triumphs?
IS IT TRUE that the citizens of Evansville hope that current members of the Evansville City Council will figure out a creative way to pay down Evansville’s current one (1) billion dollars plus bond indebtedness?
IS IT TRUE that the taxpayers are hoping that one day soon members of the Evansville City Council will give them a detailed financial plan on how Evansville will pay down the costs to build a new Sewer Treatment Plant on the banks of the mighty Ohio?
IS IT TRUE that our Readers Pollâ is non-scientific but trendy, and that our current Readers Pollâ question is: How do you rate the overall current condition of America?

ECHO Housing & Community Development Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Promise Home

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ECHO Housing & Community Development Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Promise Home

July 18, 2024

EVANSVILLE, IN: ECHO Housing and Community Development announces the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Promise Home at 313 Read Street took place today. The Promise Home is a permanent supportive housing project that will end homelessness for 27+ individuals. On-site case management, laundry facilities, and a community space dedicated to resident education opportunities are only three of several amenities that will be provided. This project marks the sixth permanent supportive housing program for ECHO, and its eighth overall program dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness in southwest Indiana.

ECHO’s CEO, Savannah Wood, says “Today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony represents hope and a second chance. Our team is here to assist some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community navigate the complexities of life that many of us often take for granted. We are not just opening a building; we are opening doors to new opportunities and brighter futures. The Promise Home is more than just a place to live; it is a safe space where residents can find stability, regain their dignity, and rebuild their lives.”

Several community partners were thanked during the ceremony, including community members, government partners, and generous donors, along with the ECHO Housing and Community Development Board of Directors and staff. Wood goes on to say, “The Promise Home extends far beyond the individuals who will live here. It strengthens the fabric of our entire community. By providing stable housing and support, we are reducing the strain on emergency services, decreasing healthcare costs, and fostering a more compassionate society.”

 

Back to School Immunization Clinic

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The Vanderburgh County Health Department is hosting a Back-to-School Immunization Clinic.  The clinic will be held on July 30th from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Vanderburgh County Health Department.  School supplies, food, prizes, and vendors will be onsite.  Children are eligible to be seen if they have Medicaid, no insurance, and some private insurance.  Pre-registration is highly encouraged to reduce wait times.  Those who pre-register will also be eligible for additional prize drawings.  Visit vanderburghhealth.org to register.  Walk-ins are required to bring shot records and insurance information to be seen.

The event is being sponsored by MDWise.  They are celebrating their 30th anniversary of providing services to Hoosiers.  MDWise was founded in 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where their home office is still located.  

Immunizations are the best way to protect your child from many serious diseases that can spread easily in the school setting.  Vaccines are due for all students entering kindergarten, 6th grade, and 12th grade.  Those entering other grades may need catch up vaccinations.  Contact your child’s healthcare provider to find out if they are up to date.

For questions, you can contact the Vanderburgh County Health Department 812-435-2400 option 1.

INDIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE DESTINY WELLS ANNOUNCES PLATFORM

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INDIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE DESTINY WELLS ANNOUNCES PLATFORM 

INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana’s Democratic Attorney General candidate Destiny Wells provided the following platform information for her race to unseat Todd Rokita, a wildly unpopular and divisive Attorney General who has brought nothing but public embarrassment upon Indiana. Here are the policy points on which Destiny will focus:

Workers’ Rights

Wells will immediately assemble a team to support workers’ rights: Since the passage of the Right to Work (HEA 1001-2011) in Indiana, no Attorney General has provided meaningful support or protections to Indiana workers. Wells willcreate a team to investigate instances of worker abuse. With Destiny at the helm, the Office of the Attorney General will ensure employers treat workers with dignity and respect— preventing wage theft, labor trafficking, and the misclassification of employees. Just this week we saw an Indianapolis business under investigation by the Department of Labor due to improper pay practices. Indiana can and must do more to protect Hoosier workers and its consumer and worker protections must be improved. Wells will look to legislative leaders on both sides of the aisle to further protect Hoosiers

Medical Privacy

It’s no secret Todd Rokita is constantly meddling in the private medical records of Hoosiers. His pursuit of unredacted Terminated Pregnancy Reports unfortunately exposes all Hoosiers seeking medical care—if he pursues this end, there is nothing stopping communities seeking gender-affirming care and others. This activity has a chilling effect on Hoosiers seeking care and continues to cause healthcare providers to leave Indiana. Hoosiers have already begun to flee because they feel threatened and, most importantly, Hoosier healthcare providers won’t be able to morally and ethically care for their patients. Destiny will seek to protect Hoosiers by staying out of Hoosiers’ business and staying out of their bedrooms.

Children’s Bill of Rights

Destiny will educate the public and contribute resources to local prosecutors with a Children’s Bill of Rights. Destiny’s first experience practicing law was when she put a shingle out in her hometown of Martinsville. There, she immediately witnessed the underbelly of her Hoosier community when she encountered abused and neglected children who were irretrievably left behind because parents/guardians chose to take advantage of Indiana’s compulsory education laws to hide their abuse. Destiny saw many children entering adulthood without the essential tools to succeed, with many children requiring permanent state assistance. This effort will help the most vulnerable while upholding our liberty as parents to educate our children as we see fit.

Restoring Integrity to the AG’s office

The Office of the Attorney General has suffered a talent exodus because line attorneys and staff can no longer tolerate the office culture that comes with an Attorney General intent on conservative television appearances. If you walk into the Attorney General’s office in a Wells Administration, Hoosiers won’t be able to tell whether a Democrat or Republican leads the office. Instead, Hoosiers will see exceptional attorneys and support staff passionately representing Hoosiers. Destiny will glean from the core values of her time in the military and foster a culture that values professional growth and excellence.

“Fighting for Hoosier workers and Hoosier’s medical privacy are my top priorities as Attorney General,” stated Destiny Wells. “If Todd Rokita isn’t going to fight for Hoosiers’ rights and freedoms, I will.”

Honest Abe Auto Sales fails to live up to their name

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Honest Abe Auto Sales fails to live up to their name,
Attorney General Todd Rokita recovers almost half
a million dollars against Indy car dealer 

Bait–and–switch sales tactics, falsely advertised prices and preying on Hoosiers with subprime credit — those are the alleged misdeeds of a string of four Indianapolis used-car stores that might rank among the area’s most notoriously misnamed business enterprises. And now, after a settlement with Attorney General Todd Rokita, the business will be forced to pay back almost half a million dollars to deceived consumers.

The stores operate under the name “Honest Abe Auto Sales,” but according to a lawsuit and settlement filed by Attorney General Rokita, they have harmed Hoosier car-buyers by engaging in dishonest and deceitful conduct.

Honest Abe Auto Sales advertised specific prices on vehicles, but when consumers with subprime credit attempted to buy the vehicles, Honest Abe raised the prices by thousands of dollars. Honest Abe then failed to disclose the price increase as a cost of credit. Over 250 consumers were affected.

“We won’t tolerate businesses breaking the law and duping Hoosiers into paying higher prices than advertised,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Regardless of their credit scores, consumers should never encounter bait-and-switch tactics in which prices change the second customers arrive in person.”

Under the terms of the settlement, Honest Abe Auto Sales will pay restitution to affected consumers in the total amount of $470,646. Honest Abe Auto Sales is also enjoined from engaging in similar deceptive conduct in future advertising and sales. 

“Here we have a business that allegedly hid extra finance fees, staggering service charges, document costs and outright price markups,” Attorney General Rokita added. “The fact they call themselves ‘Honest Abe’ just makes the facts of this case especially rich.”

The defendant, Sycamore Companies LLC, operates stores at the following addresses: 4401 North Keystone Avenue; 5520 West Washington Street; 3201 West 16th Street; and 5422 Madison Avenue.

The consent judgment is attached.

Mutts At Myriad: Woofstock!

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Newburgh, Indiana – Mutts At Myriad, the beloved collaborative community event by the Warrick Humane Society and Myriad Brewing Co. is hosting Woofstock this year! This event will benefit the Warrick Humane Society and our Building Hope project. It will be taking place at Myriad Brewing Co. Newburgh, this Sunday, July 21st from 12pm-5pm!

Event Highlights: 

  • Donation for Entry: Entrance into this event will be any monetary donation for our New Shelter!

●     Benefit Concert: Our first Benefit Concert featuring The Honey Vines from 1pm-3pm and Between The Frets from 3pm-5pm.

  • Building Hope Information Station: Learn about our cause, our Building Hope Project, and how you can help!
  • Puppy Snuggles: Cuddle with puppies for a donation!
  • WHS Pop-Up Shop: Explore our collection of goodies for sale, all in support of the Warrick Humane Society!
  • Yummy Food: Lashbrooke’s BBQ will be serving on site while supplies last, starting at 

Evansville Land Bank Corporation Meeting

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Evansville Land Bank Corporation

Agenda

Meeting 9:30 a.m.

July 19, 2024

Civic Center – Room 301

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes of 6/21/24 Meeting

III. Financial Information

A. June 2024 Financial Statements

IV. Old Business

A. Tabled App – 1320, 1322, 1324 N Fifth Ave – garden

B. Tabled App – 2775, 2777, 2779, 2783 Broadway Ave – container home

C. 106 Jefferson Ave – approval of exterior elevation and Development

Agreement

V. New Business

A. Pest Control Services at Land Bank Office

B. Tree Trimming/Removal Services – 2817 Egmont St

C. Trash Services at Land Bank Office

D. Other New Business

VI. Adjournment

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

 

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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