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“READERS FORUM” SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
We hope that todays “Readers Forum” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we as responsible citizens of this community need to address in a rational and responsible way?
Todays READERS POLL question is: Which Evansville City Council member do you feel will take the lead to balance the proposed 2018 City budget?
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Voices Heard Ahead Of University Parkway Workshop
Channel 44 News: Voices Heard Ahead Of University Parkway Workshop
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2017Â 
JEFF GOLDBERGÂ EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
 On Monday, September 18th a forum will be held at the Griffin Center on the University of Southern campis to discuss plans for the University Parkway. According to a release from the Area Planning Commission, expected plans to increase sanitary sewers over the 5 mile stretch of road may lead to bigger developments.
This development has gotten the community talking. Many residents who live along the corridor say they are in favor of keeping it how it is. The largely undeveloped land gives them plenty of space and less people. Those who are close to the USI border say there is already enough traffic when class lets out every hour.
USI students spend a lot of time traversing the parkway as well. Some may say that young folks aren’t as concerned about safety, but that seemed to be one of their top priorities. Multiple students say that they would like to see the parkway better lit.
The meeting takes place at the University of Southern Indiana’s Griffin Center Monday, September 18th from 6:00 to 7:30.
Meet the 2017 Poseyville Autumnfest Queen-Kimberly Korff
Meet the 2017 Poseyville Autumnfest Queen-Kimberly Korff
The 2017 Poseyville Autumnfest Queen is Kimberly Korff. Â Kimberly is a freshman at North Posey High School where she is a cheerleader. Â Kimberly was also named the North Posey High School August Freshman Spotlight Student of the Month.
In addition to her school activities, Kimberly is beginning her 7th year as a member of the Roaring Vikings 4-H club in Posey County. Â She is also active in the youth group and is a teacher’s assistant for the pre-school Sunday School class at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
She plans to go to Purdue University and eventually wants to become a Registered Nurse.
Kimberly is the daughter of Warren & Mary Korff of Poseyville.
The Poseyville Autumnfest will be held onSeptember 23 & 24.
EDITOR FOOTNOTE: We encourage our readers to send us any student achievement articles with pictures and we shall be glad to post it in our “Community News Section”. Â Please send your articles to: CCO Editor at city-countyobserver@live.com.
Indiana Lawyer Reporter Receives IJA Media Award
Indiana Lawyer Reporter Receives IJA Media Award
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Indiana Lawyer reporter Marilyn Odendahl was honored Thursday by the Indiana Judges Association for her reporting on expungement petitions around the state.
Odendahl was one of two recipients of the IJA Media Award at the Indiana Judges Association meeting in Fort Wayne. The organization recognized Odendahl’s Feb. 22, 2017, story “No slowdown in expungements,†which looked at the high number of expungement petitions filed since legislation was enacted in 2013 and how clerk’s offices around the state are dealing with the numerous petitions.
Karen Francisco from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette also received a media award. The IJA Media Award recognizes members of the media for responsible reporting on the Indiana judiciary.
Clark Circuit Judge Vicki Carmichael received the IJA Judge’s Award for her “Adopt a Doll†program, where children can bring in toys or pets they received for Christmas to Carmichael’s court and officially “adopt†them. The Judge’s Award is given to a member of the judiciary for efforts in community relations.
The IJA also recognized Rep. Dave Frizzell, R-Indianapolis, and Sens. Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville, who is retiring at the end of the month from the Legislature, and David Long. R-Fort Wayne.
Warrick Chamber State of Schools Breakfast
Warrick Chamber State of Schools Breakfast
Victoria National Golf Club
2000 Victoria National Blvd
Newburgh, IN 47630
2000 Victoria National Blvd
Newburgh, IN 47630
Warrick County School Superintendent, will provide his annual update on the schools in Warrick County.
Full breakfast buffet will be provided to attendees. Reservations are required.
Bestselling Author Sharyn McCrumb Visits Willard Library!
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Adopt A Pet
Waylon is a 6-year-old male American Staffordshire Terrier (or “pit bullâ€) mix. He was transferred to VHS from Ohio County, Kentucky when they were out of room. His walkers and caregivers say he’s a sweet, social, and silly boy who likes other animals! He weighs 51 lbs. Waylon’s $100 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and heartworm test. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details!
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Supreme Court To Consider 3 Cases On Petition To Transfer Next Week
Supreme Court To Consider 3 Cases On Petition To Transfer Next Week
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The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether to add three cases to its docket when it hears arguments on petition to transfer next week.
First, the case of Destin Jones v. State of Indiana, 84A05-1609-CR-02065, will come before the high court on petition to transfer at 9 a.m. Thursday. After Destin Jones was convicted of attempting and conspiring to commit armed robbery, he appealed, arguing the state failed to disprove his abandonment defense beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Jones’ attempted robbery conviction, but affirmed his conspiracy conviction in an April decision on the basis that the abandonment defense did not apply. Jones is now appealing to the high court to accept jurisdiction over his case.
The court will then hear the case of In re Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of A.K.G. (Child) and S.M.H. (Mother) v. Indiana Department of Child Services, 02A03-1608-JT-01869, in which S.M.H.’s parental rights were involuntary terminated and a permanency plan calling for the adoption of her child, A.K.G., was approved. The Court of Appeals affirmed the Allen Superior Court’s findings that although S.M.H. completed services, she remained unable to ensure A.K.G.’s safety and maintain employment and suitable housing.
Oral arguments on petition to transfer in that case will begin at 9:45 a.m.
Finally, the high court will consider whether to take the case of Billy Brantley v. State of Indiana, 49A04-1606-CR-01401. In that case, a divided Court of Appeals reversed Billy Brantley’s conviction for voluntary manslaughter in relation to the shooting death of his brother-in-law after determining the state failed to prove “sudden heat,†as is required to sustain a voluntary manslaughter conviction. Oral arguments will begin in that case at 10:30 a.m.