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MORGAN AVENUE WAREHOUSE FIRE STILL OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

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The City recently ordered the owner of the burned-out Morton Avenue warehouse to demolish the structure and clear the huge industrial lot, possibly leading to a taxpayer funded cleanup.

The owner of the burned-out warehouse on Morton Avenue has until Sept. 24 to clear the property, according to a recent order from the building commission.

The cleanup would be a huge expense, requiring the demolition of the remaining structures and the removal of acres of bricks and steel that cover the lots north of the Lloyd Expressway in Jimtown.

The property is owned by an entity controlled by Owen Snodgrass Jr. of Boonville. He hasn’t responded to inquiries from the City-County Observer made since January. The owner stopped paying taxes on the properties involved after it was destroyed by fire in 2022. The entity currently owes about $48,000 in property taxes and penalties. 

The City-County Observer first reported on the ignored property posted below.

https://city-countyobserver.com/437163-2/

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES ABOUT THE MORGAN AVENUE WAREHOUSE FIrE SITE IS POSTED BELOW

https://city-countyobserver.com/evansville-city-officials-continues-to-ignore-the-dangerous-warehouse-fire-site/

State to Designate Evansville as an Indiana Clean Community

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State to Designate Evansville as an Indiana Clean Community

AUGUST 8, 2024

 INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) will honor the City of Evansville as the state’s newest Clean Community. IDEM Commissioner Brian Rockensuess will present a Clean Community flag and sign to Mayor Stephanie Terry.

Who: Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, IDEM Commissioner Brian Rockensuess, and others.

IDEM staff, city officials, and community members who facilitated the city’s involvement in the program are expected to attend the event and discuss their participation.

What: Indiana Clean Community Presentation to the City of Evansville; including flag and sign.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1:30 p.m. CDT

Where: Sunrise Pump Station, 1200 Waterworks Rd., Evansville, Indiana 47713

About the Indiana Clean Community Program: (idem.IN.gov/partnerships/clean-community) Established by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) in the early 2000s, the Clean Community Program (previously called the Clean Community Challenge) recognizes Indiana counties, cities and towns that take a proactive, positive approach towards ensuring a better quality of life for all Hoosiers and a healthy economy by working to address community and social issues through sustainable environmental and wellness projects.

About the City of Evansville: (vanderburghgov.org/city) The City of Evansville, Ind., was founded in 1812 on a scenic bend in the Ohio River. With a population of nearly 121,000 people in the city limits and more than 300,000 people in the metropolitan area, Evansville is the third-largest city in Indiana. Evansville is the social and economic hub for the region, which includes Southwest Indiana, Southeast Illinois, and Northwest Kentucky.

About IDEM: IDEM (idem.IN.gov) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens to protect Hoosiers and the environment.

 

EPA Issues Emergency Order to Stop Use of Pesticide Dacthal to Address Serious Health Risk

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EPA Issues Emergency Order to Stop Use of Pesticide Dacthal to Address Serious Health Risk

WASHINGTON – Today, Aug. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This is the first time in almost 40 years EPA has taken this type of emergency action, following several years of unprecedented efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration to require the submission of long-overdue data and then assess and address the risk this pesticide poses.

EPA has taken this action because unborn babies whose pregnant mothers are exposed to DCPA, sometimes without even knowing the exposure has occurred, could experience changes to fetal thyroid hormone levels, and these changes are generally linked to low birth weight, impaired brain development, decreased IQ, and impaired motor skills later in life, some of which may be irreversible.

“DCPA is so dangerous that it needs to be removed from the market immediately,” said Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Michal Freedhoff. “It’s EPA’s job to protect people from exposure to dangerous chemicals. In this case, pregnant women who may never even know they were exposed could give birth to babies that experience irreversible lifelong health problems. That’s why for the first time in almost 40 years, EPA is using its emergency suspension authority to stop the use of a pesticide.”

“Farmworkers face burdensome conditions in the fields and often face exposure to harmful pesticides while working to feed our nation. I applaud the emergency action by the EPA which prioritizes farmworker health and safety, especially for pregnant women, by suspending this harmful chemical from our agricultural systems. We must continue to build on this progress and ensure all farmworkers are given the protection, worker’s rights, and overtime pay they deserve,” said Congressman Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07).

“Alianza is pleased to see the EPA make this historic decision.  As an organization led by farmworker women, we know intimately the harm that pesticides, including dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal), can inflict on our bodies and communities.  This emergency decision is a great first step that we hope will be in a series of others that are based on listening to farmworkers, protecting our reproductive health, and safeguarding our families,” said Mily Treviño Sauceda, Executive Director of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas.

University of Evansville Celebrates Grand Opening of Lincoln Commons

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University of Evansville Celebrates Grand Opening of Lincoln Commons

Qdoba to Open Third Evansville Location; Orange Leaf Also Slated for Development in Complex

EVANSVILLE, IND. (08/07/2024) The University of Evansville (UE) proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art student housing apartment complex, Lincoln Commons, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. This milestone signifies the completion of Phase II in a major student housing project designed to enhance the campus living experience for upperclassmen.

The development of Lincoln Commons began with the demolition of several campus buildings in November 2022, including the University Apartments, Ramona Apartments, one of the Hazeart Apartment buildings, and the former Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity House, which was relocated to a new on-campus location. Foundation work for Lincoln Commons later began in March 2023.

Located at the corner of Weinbach and Lincoln Avenues, Lincoln Commons is a four-story building that provides modern living accommodations for approximately 123 junior and senior students. The complex offers a variety of one, two, and four-bedroom apartments, each fully equipped with a kitchen, washer and dryer, full-size beds, couches, chairs, and desks.

The first level features 3,500 square feet of retail space, including an outdoor patio, and is designed to foster a vibrant community atmosphere. Qdoba, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant, and Orange Leaf, a self-serve frozen yogurt chain, will become the first tenants of the space. The restaurant openings will bring approximately 20 new jobs to the area and bolster the local economy. An 87-space parking lot has also been developed across the street, south of Lincoln Avenue, to accommodate the parking needs of residents and visitors.

“Today marks a significant milestone in the continued growth and development of the University of Evansville,” stated University President, Christopher Pietruszkiewicz. “Lincoln Commons, with its prime location at the corner of Weinbach and Lincoln Avenues, offers a modern and comfortable home for over 100 upperclassman students. This new facility underscores the University’s commitment to providing high-quality living and learning environments that support student success.”

“Lincoln Commons and the continued development around the University of Evansville not only enhances the campus; it also contributes to a vibrant community and city,” said Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry. “Projects like this are about more than providing housing for students – they are about creating an environment that supports the development of these students and preparing them for success as they take these final steps toward adulthood and their professional careers.”

Derek Ungethiem, President/CEO of Ungethiem Properties LLC and the franchisee for Qdoba, expressed his excitement about the new location. “We are excited to bring Qdoba to Lincoln Commons and join this community. Our aim is to provide students and residents with a convenient and delicious dining option, contributing to the growth and development of the area while being responsible stewards of the campus and surrounding neighborhood.”

While some students have already moved in, Lincoln Commons will welcome the remaining residents to the fully occupied complex just in time for the start of the academic year on August 21.

Comptroller Nieshalla Announces Hoosier START Award

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Comptroller Nieshalla Announces Hoosier START Award

STATEHOUSE – The State of Indiana’s deferred compensation plan was recently recognized nationally for its exemplary outreach efforts to plan participants, announces State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla. Hoosier START, Indiana’s deferred compensation plan has over 68,000 state and local participants and is administered by the State Comptroller’s Office.

The Plan was selected as a recipient of the Leadership Recognition Award by the National Association of Government-Defined Contribution Administrators, Inc. (NAGDCA) for its excellence in participant education and communications as evidenced by the results of their outreach efforts.

“We were able to motivate more than 3,000 public employees statewide to update their information with our initial communication,” said Comptroller Nieshalla. “Our efforts are ongoing to ensure this matter remains at the forefront for the benefit of our participants and their loved ones.”

All Hoosier START participants are encouraged to log in on www.HoosierSTART.com and review their beneficiary information.

• Contact a representative at 1-855-277-4432
• Email the plan at HoosierSTART@nationwide.com.
• Make an Appointment with a Retirement Specialist
• Find your Retirement Specialist
• View and register for Live Webinars

One Day Donation Drive For WARRICK HUMAINE SOCIETY

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One Day Donation Drive!

Newburgh, Indiana – Warrick Humane Society has partnered with 106 KISS FM, 103 GBF, 105.3 WJLT, and 99.5 WKDQ radios for our One Day Donation Drive. Warrick Humane Society is trying to raise 1.25 million dollars for our New Shelter Build.

After 8 months, we’ve raised just over $400,000. We are grateful to everyone who’s donated so far, but still have a way to go! We are hoping that our One Day Donation Drive, taking place tomorrow August 7th, can help us get a big push!

Event Highlights: 

  • Small Donation: Our goal is for 5,000 people to donate $10 (we also encourage those who can set up recurring donations!)

    Big Difference: 5,000 donations of $10 will raise us $50,000. That is enough money to cover the cost of one room of dog kennels in our new shelter!

  • Support Building Hope: We’ve been using the same building for roughly 30 years, and have continued to outgrow it. We would typically have 200 adoptions a year in 2011. Now we adopt 1,000 animals every year. We n

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THUNDERBOLTS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON AUGUST 14th

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THUNDERBOLTS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON AUGUST 14th
AUGUST 8, 2024
 
Evansville, In.:  Next Wednesday, August 14th, the Thunderbolts will be holding a press conference in the Ford Center lobby to make a special announcement, beginning at 10:00 am CT.
The press conference will be open to media and the public, and Team President Scott Schoenike along with Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes will be available for questions during the event and interviewing after the conclusion of the press conference.
The event will also be streamed live via the Evansville Thunderbolts Facebook page.  The Thunderbolts begin the 2024-25 season at Ford Center on Friday, October 18th as they host the Knoxville Ice Bears.
Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are on sale now.  Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.

Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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