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Fifth Third Bancorp Plans To Raise Minimum Wage
Fifth Third Bancorp Plans To Raise Minimum Wage
DECEMBER 21, 2017Â 
BRITNEY TAYLORÂ EVANSVILLE, HENDERSON, INDIANA, KENTUCKY
 Employees at Fifth Third Bancorp may see an increase in their wages. In light of the newly passed tax legislation, Fifth Third Bancorp announced its plans to raise the minimum hourly wage for all employees to $15.
There will also be a one-time bonus of $1,000 for more than 13,500 employees. Around 75% of employees will get a pay increase or bonus.
The bank’s President and CEO, Greg Carmichael, says the new tax bill includes a reduction in corporate tax rates designed to help economic growth. He said the company decided to share some of those benefits with the employees.
Once the bill is signed into law, nearly 3,000 employees will see their pay increase to $15 per hour.
The one-time $1,000 bonus is expected to be handed out by the end of the year, assuming the bill is signed before Christmas.
Senior managers and executive leadership are excluded from this compensation.
There are Fifth Third Bank locations in Evansville and Newburgh, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky.
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  New Harmony Gazette Special Edition 2 12-17
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Rep. Messer Votes in Support Of Tax Cut
Doubling of Child Tax Credit and Standard Deduction, Repeal of Obamacare Individual Mandate Included in Sweeping Reform
WASHINGTON (Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017) — U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) today voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowers taxes on middle-class Hoosiers and updates America’s tax code for the first time in 31 years.
Under this plan, most middle-class families will see savings of between $1,000 to $2,000.
“One of President Trump’s key campaign promises was to cut taxes for working Americans and today we delivered,†Messer said. “Under this plan, Hoosier families will see bigger paychecks, fairer taxes, and more jobs.â€
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed the House today, simplifies the tax code and lowers tax rates across the board for individuals, families and job creators. The plan increases the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000 and increases the amount of money protected from taxes by roughly doubling the standard deduction from $6,500 to $12,000 for individuals and from $13,000 to $24,000 for married couples. It also preserves the adoption tax credit, the home mortgage interest deduction, and the charitable giving deduction.
Additionally, the bill allows families to use 529 accounts to save for elementary, secondary and higher education, which will expand choice for parents and opportunities for students. Messer has introduced legislation similar to this in every Congress since he’s been elected.
The bill also eliminates Obamacare’s individual mandate, which Messer has long championed and pushed for as the final bill was being written. According to the Internal Revenue Service, nearly 140,000 Hoosiers paid the individual mandate penalty in 2015. Of those, more than 80 percent earned less than $50,000 per year.
“Obamacare’s individual mandate is crushing middle-class Hoosiers,†Messer said. “By repealing it, we are bringing relief to low and middle-income Americans who have had to pay fines simply because they can’t afford skyrocketing premiums.â€
Part of Messer’s legislation to eliminate tax credits for illegal immigrants, which will save U.S. taxpayers $29.8 billion, is also included in the final bill. It ensures that the children claimed by those receiving the Child Tax Credit have a valid Social Security Number. Messer plans to file legislation to ensure only taxpayers with a valid Social Security Number can claim the Child Tax Credit.
The Senate now must vote to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act before it goes to the president’s desk.
Due to Overwhelming DEMAND Jim Gaffigan Adds Second Show At Old National Events Plaza
 Evansville – Jim Gaffigan is a Grammy nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling father of five. He recently wrapped the first season of his semi-fictitious television show, The Jim Gaffigan Show, which TV Land picked up for a second season and premieres this summer. The series, lauded by The Los Angeles Times as “Fun and Funny,†and People Magazine as “One of Summer TV’s bright spots,†was developed by Peter Tolan along with Gaffigan and his wife, Jeannie, who both also serve as executive producers and showrunners. The single-camera comedy co-stars Ashley Williams, Michael Ian Black, and Adam Goldberg and revolves around one man’s struggle to balance fatherhood, stand-up comedy and an insatiable appetite.
With multiple projects in motion, Gaffigan is currently traveling the world on behalf of his stand-up tour, Contagious, and headlined Madison Square Garden for the first time in December, becoming one of only ten comics in history to sell out The Garden. Last fall, Gaffigan had the honor of performing in front of Pope Francis and over 1 million festival attendees at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia.
Gaffigan’s fourth special (Beyond the Pale -2006, King Baby -2009, Mr. Universe -2012), Obsessed premiered on Comedy Central in 2014 and the DVD/CD was released soon after by Comedy Central Records. Obsessed premiered at #1 on iTunes which marked the fifth time Gaffigan reached the Top 25 Comedy category on iTunes. The album also earned a nomination for ‘Best Comedy Album of the Year’ at the 2015 Grammy Awards.
In 2013, Jim’s first book, Dad Is Fat, was released by Crown Publishing and debuted at #5 on The New York Times Bestseller’s List and remained on the list for 17 weeks. His second book, Food: A Love Story, was released in the fall of 2014 and debuted at #3 on The New York Times Bestseller’s List.
In addition to his own television show, widely popular stand-up comedy and best-selling books, Jim has guest starred on many television comedies and dramas, ranging from “Portlandia†to HBO’s cult hits “Flight of the Concords†and “Bored to Death†to dramatic roles in all three versions of “Law & Order.â€Â On the silver screen, his credits include Three Kings, Hot Pursuit, Super Troopers, and 17 Again amongst many others. Taking a dramatic turn, Gaffigan costarred Peter Saragaard and Winona Ryder in Magnolia Picture’s 2015 drama, Experimenter, and will next be seen opposite Naomi Watts, Liev Schreiber, Ron Perlman and Elisabeth Moss in the independent film, The Bleeder.
Tickets are $59.75 & $44.75 and go on sale Friday, December 22 at 10am.
FOOTNOTE: Â Gaffigan was born in Elgin, Illinois and is the youngest of sixth children. He currently lives in Manhattan with his wife Jeannie, and their five children.
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Evansville Man Found Guilty Of Child Molesting Charges
Late Tuesday evening, a Vanderburgh County Superior Court Jury found 56-year-old Mark Allan Farmer guilty of Child Molesting (Level 1 Felony) and Child Molesting (Level 4 Felony).
The investigation by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office began after a disclosure by the 6-year-old victim to the child’s mother. A forensic interview was conducted at Holly’s House in which the child detailed multiple instances of sexual abuse by Farmer, that occurred over a period of time at his residence. According to Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Detectives, Farmer admitted to at least two instances of sexual abuse involving the victim during an interview in February.
The case was assigned to Vanderburgh County Deputy Prosecutor Kelly Corne who handles cases involving intimate crimes against children.
“I’m very pleased the jury came to the correct verdict,†explained Corne. “The bravery of young victims in these cases continues to amaze me.â€
Before her testimony, the young victim relied upon the comfort of a therapy dog named Finn, a tool for the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office to comfort victims of intimate crimes.
Mark Farmer’s sentencing date is scheduled for January 18th.
USI Announces The 2018 Hall Of Fame Class
The University of Southern Indiana Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the selection of the 2018 USI Athletic Hall of Fame class that will be inducted during homecoming week in February. The class of five individuals and one team was selected by a nine-member USI Athletic Hall of Fame Committee.
Any Screaming Eagles fan is eligible to nominate student athletes or teams on the 10th anniversary of their last season of competition, or a coach/administrator who has been separated from the Department of Athletics for two years. Special individuals (e.g., Varsity Club members) also were eligible for nominations as well.
This year’s class includes Rachel Bowling Perry ’04 (Softball, 2000-03); Leeanne Gross Gleim ’06 (Volleyball, 2001-04); Jason Heile ’00 (Men’s Cross Country and Track, 1995-99); Marc Hostetter ’98 (Men’s Basketball, 1993-97); Darin Mastroianni (Baseball, 2006-07); and USI’s 1998 NCAA Division II Elite Eight Women’s Soccer Team.
“I continue to be amazed by the amount of outstanding student-athletes and teams this University has had,” said USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall. “The Class of 2018 truly represents our growing tradition here at USI. The five individuals and one team that will be honored in February are truly worthy of this extraordinary honor. I know that the entire USI community is proud of this class and what it accomplished while at USI.”
In addition to the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2018, USI has introduced an Athletic Hall of Distinction for contributions to the success of athletics at the University. The inaugural class for the Hall of Distinction includes Byron Hubbard, William (Bill) Moutoux, and Bernie Powers.
Plans are underway for the induction ceremony on the evening of February 2.
2018 USI ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CLASS
Rachel Bowling Perry ’04 (Softball, 2000-03): Perry, a softball player for USI from 2000-03, was the 2000 GLVC Freshman of the Year; a four-time All-GLVC honor, including three first-team awards; and an All-Region performer. Perry held the USI single season and career records for home runs, walks, and RBIs until 2016.
Leeanne Gross Gleim ‘ 06 (Volleyball, 2001-04 ):Â Gleim, a volleyball player from 2001-04, was a four-year starter as a middle hitter and helped lead the USI volleyball team win two GLVC championships and a pair of NCAA II Tournament appearance in four years. She was a three-time All-GLVC and four-time Academic All-GLVC performer that finished her career ranked second all-time at USI in career kills and aces and sixth in digs.
Jason Heile ’00 (Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field, 1995-99):Â Heile, a member of the USI cross country and track & field programs, was a cross country All-American in 1998 and a four-time All-GLVC performer. He also was Academic All-GLVC in 1996, three-time All-Region in cross country, and a national qualifier in the 3,000m steeplechase, ranking fifth all-time at USI.
Marc Hostetter ’98 (Men’s Basketball, 1993-97):Â Hostetter, a member of the USI men’s basketball program from 1993-97, was the point guard for the 1995 NCAA II National Championship team. He remains ranked first all-time in assists and third all-time in steals. Hostetter was named All-GLVC and Academic All-GLVC twice and holds the USI single-game free throw percentage record, going 13-for-13 versus the University of Indianapolis.
Darin Mastroianni (Baseball, 2006-07):Â A two-year starter for the Eagles at second base, Mastroianni helped carry the Screaming Eagles to their first NCAA Division II Midwest Region championship and first-ever appearance in the NCAA II Championship Series. He was named All-American, Academic All-American, All-Region (by two organizations), Midwest Region Player of the Year, All-GLVC, and Academic All-GLVC in 2007. Mastroianni won the 2007 NCAA II statistics championship with 64 stolen bases and continues to rank seventh all-time at USI in batting average and triples. He set the USI single game and season records for stolen bases, while still holding the record for hits in a season with 97 in 2007. Mastroianni left USI following the 2007 season after being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 16thround. He went on to play for the Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins.
1998 NCAA Division II Elite Eight Women’s Soccer:Â The only USI women’s soccer team to appear in the NCAA Division II Tournament, the Screaming Eagles went on to win a regional championship and appear in the Elite Eight. USI Women’s Soccer was 18-3-1, 9-1-0 GLVC, in its third year of existence and boasts a trio of USI Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.
The 1998 USI Women’s Soccer roster included: Angie Gries, Heather Heseman, Kayla Scheller, Jenny Wessel, Krista Weinzapfel, Megan Russell, Kristi Butler, Megan Ehlers, Kristin Light, Jessica Pigman, Amy Henkhaus, Danielle Galligan, Kristy Weber, Stephanie Minor, Anne Bristol, Kelly Lewis, Andrea Barchet, Head Coach Greg Stone, Assistant Coach Ali Parker, and Student Assistant Coach Amy Zawada.
Homicide
An autopsy was conducted on Christopher Hoefling, age 20, of Evansville. As a result it was determined that He died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds including those to the torso. The Evansville Police Department can provide updates as to the ongoing investigation. The death has been ruled a homicide.