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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill today issued a statement following the shooting death of Dr. Todd Graham, who was killed after refusing to provide a prescription for opioids. “Although the circumstances behind the tragic death of Dr. Todd Graham are still unfolding, one thing remains clear: the dangers of opioid abuse and it’s connection to violent and deadly behavior cannot be overstated,” Hill said. “Refusing to provide narcotics when medically unnecessary was not only the right thing to do and the responsible thing to do, it was the heroic thing to do. Dr. Graham did what we hope all doctors would do – he did what was best for his patient by following the maxim “first do no harm.” Tragically, in his simple effort to save a life he lost his own. “With an opioid crisis of this magnitude, addicts demanding these drugs have shown us time and again there are no limits to the lengths they will go to satisfy their craving. Despite this devastating act of violence, I’m calling on all physicians, pharmacists and others involved in the proper distribution of medication to do the right thing and be vigilant in demonstrating proper management of pain.” |
Attorney General Curtis Hill Issues Statement in Tragic Shooting Death of South Bend DoctorÂ
Duval heading back to affiliated baseball with Marlins
Dr. Bucshon: Inaction is not an option
|  Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement following the Senate’s failure to pass legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare:
There is no excuse for the Senate’s inaction to move the process of repealing and replacing Obamacare forward. I, like many Hoosiers, am incredibly frustrated that a handful of Senators failed to fulfill their longstanding promise to the American people. Hoosiers, and the American people, are fed up with politicians who talk about solving problems but don’t live up to their commitments. So am I. “Obamacare is failing and families are suffering as a result. This is about the well-being of patients across the country. Inaction is not an option. Make no mistake, if the Senate does not regroup and move forward to bring families relief, they will be – and should be – held accountable by the American people. “The House did our job. It wasn’t easy, but we found a way to come together, pass a bill, and fulfill our promise to the American people. We have a responsibility to our constituents to make the tough decisions that are required to do the work they sent us here to do. I stand ready to work with my colleagues in the Senate to get this done, but we can’t move forward until they pass a bill.†|
Phillips falls a double short of the cycle, Otters sweep Beach Bums
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Dane Phillips went 3 for 5 and fell a double short of the cycle, helping the Evansville Otters beat the Traverse City Beach Bums 11-7 Thursday at Bosse Field in front of 3,524.
Ryan Long scored on a wild pitch, giving Evansville an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first.
John Montgomery of Traverse City tied the game at 1-1 in the second with a sacrifice fly.
In the third, the Beach Bums took their first lead of the series when Steven Patterson doubled, scoring Orlando Rivera.
Traverse City added another run in the fourth when Montgomery hit another sacrifice fly to extend the Beach Bums advantage to 3-1.
For the third straight game, Evansville scored multiple runs in the bottom of the fourth and the comeback started when Alejandro Segovia hit a two-run home run to tie the game at 3-3. The homer was Segovia’s 12th of the season.
Long followed with an RBI single to give Evansville the lead at 4-3.
In the fifth after Traverse City tied the game, Phillips and Jeff Gardner hit back-to-back home runs. It was Phillips 13th homer on the season and Gardner’s shot added to his league-leading mark of 18 on the season.
The Otters led 6-4 heading into the seventh, but the Beach Bums trimmed the deficit to one with a solo home run from Will Kengor.
Evansville responded when Josh Allen led off the bottom half with a triple, which was followed by an RBI triple from Phillips.
Following back-to-back walks, Soat hit an RBI double. Kolten Yamaguchi kept the offense going with a two-run RBI double that scored Segovia and Soat, helping Evansville extend the lead to 11-5.
The Otters went on to bat-around in the five-run seventh.
Alexis Rivera hit a two-run home run in the ninth, making the score 11-7.
Starting pitcher Diego Ibarra picked up his third of the season for the Otters, lasting five innings pitched. He gave up four earned runs off seven hits. He struck out one and walked three.
Brian Bayliss took the loss for Traverse City, allowing six earned runs off eight hits in four innings.
On Friday, it’s Kyndle Night at the ballpark. After the game, fans are encouraged to stay in their seats for a spectacular fireworks show and first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Tickets for Friday are still available by going to evansvilleotters.com or calling 812-435-8686.
13th Annual Cruise In
13th Annual Cruise In this  Saturday, July 29, 4-8 p.m. at
Ivy Tech Community College,
3501 N. First Avenue, East Parking Lot;
Behind main campus
The annual event attracts street rods, trucks and unique cars from around the Tri-State, as well as hundreds of visitors. It is coordinated by Ivy Tech’s Automotive Technology Program and is sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts and Expressway Dodge. For those individuals interested in learning more about the college’s Automotive Technology Program, tours of the labs will be offered between 5 and 6 p.m. Award presentations to begin at 7:30 p.m.
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Student Loan Forgiveness Halted Under Trump Administration
Student loan forgiveness has been put on hold since President Trump took office. The education department say it has not approved any applications for loan forgiveness. The administration says it has gotten 15,000 new applications and there are…
Governor Holcomb Appoints La Porte Mayor Blair Milo State’s First Secretary Of Career Connections And Talent
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed an executive order creating a new cabinet-level position in state government to serve as Indiana’s chief talent and recruiting official. The secretary of career connections and talent will be the chief executive officer of the State Personnel Department and will assume oversight of that agency and its director. This new secretary will be responsible for connecting Hoosiers with employers and filling the estimated one million job openings expected over the next 10 years in Indiana.
The governor announced that he has appointed La Porte Mayor Blair Milo as the first secretary of career connections and talent.
“Our state’s unemployment rate has reached historically low levels. That means more Hoosiers are working, but it also presents talent challenges for our state’s employers, who need skilled and ready workers to keep their businesses thriving,†Gov. Holcomb said. “This new position will provide the urgent and focused attention required to position Indiana well long-term and ensure our state’s workforce is keeping pace with our economy as it grows and becomes more diverse. I can think of no one better suited than Blair Milo to lead this charge.â€
Blair Milo was elected mayor of La Porte, Indiana in 2011. Under her leadership as mayor, La Porte entered a period of economic growth, with increased job opportunities for residents, improved infrastructure, streamlined government services, and higher reported levels of happiness and quality of life. Prior to serving as La Porte Mayor, Milo served five years in active duty with the U.S. Navy and was an intern for U.S. Senator Richard Lugar in Washington D.C.
“I’m honored to join Governor Holcomb’s team to take on this important role. Connecting business leaders and employees has been at the forefront of both challenges and opportunities for all Hoosier communities as we continue to grow new numbers and types of jobs across the state,†Blair Milo said. “We want to connect Hoosiers with a job they’re passionate about, and we want our employers to know they can draw from a deep pool of talented, dedicated workers in every corner of the state. Collaborating with businesses, public officials, colleges and universities to assess, fill and preempt our workforce needs will be a critical step in taking Indiana to the next level.â€
As secretary of career connections and talent, Milo will collaborate with business, industry, trade groups and public officials to identify employment needs, identify workers and help them take advantage of training opportunities for high-demand, high-wage positions. The secretary will work in partnership with Indiana colleges, universities, and certificate and training providers to connect Hoosiers to high-demand jobs.
Beyond overseeing the state’s personnel department, she will also work closely with other state agencies to connect employers and Hoosiers with the many training programs, grants and other opportunities available through the state of Indiana.
Indiana’s first secretary of career connections and talent, Blair Milo, begins in this new role August 14.