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New Albany Security & Loss Prevention Company Adding Distribution Center

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FireKing Security Group, a security and loss protection company, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, constructing a new distribution center that will create up to 50 new jobs by 2020.
“FireKing is a true Indiana success story,” said Governor Mike Pence. “After launching in Indiana 65 years ago, FireKing has experienced tremendous growth and now sells its Hoosier-built products around the world. Through that growth, FireKing has continued to invest and grow in Indiana, helping contribute to the 156,800 new jobs added in the state since 2013.”

The homegrown Hoosier company will invest more than $4 million to lease and equip a new 75,000-square-foot facility at 102 North Reas Lane at the new Grantline Industrial Park West in New Albany. The new facility, which is less than three miles from its existing headquarters, will serve as a distribution center for the company’s growing line of office products including fireproof file cabinets, storage cabinets and safes.

FireKing currently employs more than 450 associates, including more than 300 Hoosiers, across its facilities in Indiana, Illinois and California. In addition to its headquarters operations, the company also operates two additional plants in New Albany. FireKing plans to begin hiring distribution associates next June.

“We are grateful to the city and the state for their efforts in assisting in our expansion efforts,” said Mark Essig, chief executive officer at FireKing. “We are also very thankful for the individual efforts of Kathy Crowley from One Southern Indiana and Trevor Lane from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for all of their hard work in making this possible. The positive business environment in Indiana is deeply appreciated as we expand our footprint and bring more jobs to the area.”

Founded in 1951 as a manufacturer of high-quality fireproof filing cabinets, FireKing is now a broad-based security and asset protection company with a wide range of products and services, including vital records protection, secure cash handling services and digital video surveillance. FireKing sells its products in more than 85 countries.

“We look forward to welcoming FireKing International LLC as the first business to locate in the Grantline Industrial Park West development,” said New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan. “The newly opened 40-acre site, located only 1.75 miles from Interstate 265, is the perfect home for a company with a long history of succeeding in New Albany, and we stand ready to help in any way we can.”

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Fire King International LLC up to $225,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $45,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. These incentives are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The city of New Albany will consider additional incentives at the request of One Southern Indiana.

With the growth of companies like FireKing across the state, Indiana businesses have added 156,800 new Hoosier jobs since January 2013. Indiana’s labor force is at its largest size ever and private sector employment has remained above its previous peak for 14 consecutive months. Additionally, Indiana’s unemployment rate fell last month to 4.5 percent, which is below the national average.

Postseason arrives for USI Cross Country

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Cross Country programs turns its attention to the post season starting with the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships Saturday in Rolla, Missouri. The event begins with the men’s 8k starting at 10:30 a.m., while the women’s follows at 11:30 a.m.
The GLVC Sport Network will air both races in their entirety on tape-delay scheduled for October 27 at 7 p.m. Additionally, there will be a live Red Carpet Preview Show airing Friday at 6:30 p.m. prior to the GLVC Championships Banquet.

GLVC Dominance 
For the women, the Screaming Eagles earned their seventh title since 2008 last season, including their fifth consecutive crown. The Eagles have 10 total team titles dating back to their first in 1998. The 2015 championship included four runners on the All-Conference team.

Looking to continue their dominance, the USI men’s squad heads to the GLVC Championships in pursuit of their GLVC record, 12th-straight team title and 24th overall. On its home course, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside came within two points of the Eagles in 2015, but four All-Conference runners sealed the win for USI.

Familiar Faces
Six of the top seven runners from the 2015 GLVC Championship team will appear in the 2016 event for the women. Junior Emily Roberts (Fredericktown, Ohio) and senior Jessica Reeves earned top-five finishes, placing second and fourth, respectively. Reeves also returns to postseason competition after suffering a broken leg that kept her out of the NCAA II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the spring. Senior Cathryn Peter (Tell City, Indiana) and junior Jessica Lincoln (Palatine, Illinois) also earned All-GLVC honors with their finishes in 2015.

After losing a three-time GLVC Runner of the Year and two other former All-American runners, the men head to this year’s event with only two returners from their top five finishers last year. Seniors Noah Lutz(Evansville, Indiana) and Chase Broughton (Marengo, Indiana) look to earn consecutive All-GLVC awards after top-10 finishes in 2015. Sophomore Darin Lawrence (Indianapolis, Indiana) earned the GLVC Freshman of the Year as the top-finishing freshman in 22nd.

2016 Success
On the women’s side, Roberts and Reeves have propelled the Eagles into a top 10 ranking in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Top 25. The duo has combined for three conference Runner of the Week awards, and has USI ranked No. 8 in the nation.

Three Eagles have split time leading the men over the course of the season. Broughton and Lutz, as well as newcomer, junior Bastian Grau (Höchstadt, Germany), have paced USI to a No. 10 national ranking in 2016.

Freshman Dominance
Since 2005, a USI freshman has earned the GLVC Freshman of the Year award on seven occasions. Lawrence received the award in 2015, while Lutz earned the honor in 2013. Freshman Nathan Hall(Springfield, Missouri) looks to give the Eagles back-to-back winners of the award, having placed in the team’s top seven three times this year.

GLVC Runner of the Year
The GLVC Runner of the Year award goes to the top finisher of the event annually. A USI women’s runner has not finished ahead of the pack at the GLVC Championships since Jackie Henderson in 2011. Three others have earned the award on four separate occasions. This year, Roberts projects as the favorite to win the conference’s top honor as a junior.

Six Eagle men have won the GLVC Runner of the Year award on 12 separate occasions. Johnnie Guy was the last USI runner to take the individual title, doing so for the third consecutive season in 2015.

Reign of Hillyard
As coach of both the men and women’s programs, Head Coach Mike Hillyard is the recipient of the past 10 combined GLVC Coach of the Year honors. For the women, he has earned the award a total of 10 times total including his current streak of five. Hillyard has earned 13 Coach of the Year awards during his time with the men, including the past 11.

 

 

  Erratic and Impaired Driver Stopped by Off-Duty Trooper

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Vanderburgh: Last night at approximately 9:25, off-duty Trooper Michael Finney stopped the driver of a 1995 Chevrolet S-10 on Green River Road at Millersburg Road for driving erratically. When Trooper Finney approached the vehicle he detected a strong odor of marijuana and observed signs of impairment. The driver was identified as Brandyn McCoy, 18, of Elberfeld.  Trooper’s Alexander Welsh and Ross Rafferty arrived to assist. Troopers found approximately 48 grams of marijuana, a marijuana cigar that McCoy was smoking and a digital scale. McCoy was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Brandyn McCoy, 18, Elberfeld, IN

1.Possession of Marijuana

2.Possession of Paraphernalia

3.Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (Marijuana)

 

 

Eagles place sixth in the Big Apple

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WHITE PLAINS, NY – The University of Southern Indiana women’s golf team finished sixth at the Big Apple Lady Invitational, held Monday and Tuesday at Elmwood Country Club in White Plains, New York.

Leading the Screaming Eagles was freshman Abbey Leighty (Mt. Carmel, Illinois), as she tied for 28thafter shooting an 19-over 163 (82-81). Freshman Grace Davis (Valparaiso, Indiana) was not far behind placing 31st with a 20-over 164 (79-85).

Junior Taylor Howerton (Evansville, Indiana) shot a 21-over 166 (84-81) to tie for 32nd, while sophomore Paige Ellerbusch (Belknap, Illinois) finished 41st with a 28-over 172 (89-83). Senior Kori Jacobsen(Bedford, Indiana) was one stroke back with a 29-over 173 (81-92) .Playing as an individual, senior Holly Bumpus (Henderson, Kentucky) finished 56th with a 38-over 182 (90-92).

USI placed sixth out of 14 teams, shooting an 80-over 656 (326-330).

Pilar Echeverria of the University of Indianapolis was the individual medalist with an even par 144 (76-68). Indianapolis also took first as a team, shooting a 10-over 586 (298-288).

The Eagles complete their fall schedule October 24-25 with the Trevecca Women’s Fall Invitational at Old Hickory Country Club in Hickory, Tennessee.

 

10/17-18/2016 — Big Apple Lady Invitational
Elmwood Country Club — White Plains, NY
Par 72, 5921 yards — 14 teams, 81 players

Southern Indiana 326 330   656    +80   6th
Leighty, Abbey 82 81   163    +19   t-28th
Davis, Grace 79 85   164    +20   31st
Howerton, Taylor 84 81   165    +21   t-32nd
Ellerbusch, Paige 89 83   172    +28   41st
Jacobsen, Kori 81 92   173    +29   t-42nd
Bumpus, Holly# 90 92   182    +38   56th

# Indicates individual player

 

IS IT TRUE OCTOBER 19, 2016

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IS IT TRUE we have been informed that last Friday members of the Evansville FOP  voted to file an “legal injunction” against Mayor Winnecke and members of City Council because of the way they mishandled the terms of their Employee Healthcare benefits contract?   …we are also hearing that members of the EFD are also likely to joining the FOP in this legal action?  …we hear that the highly regarded attorney Charlie Burger shall represent them?  …we are also hearing this “legal injunction” may be called “Penguins. Over City Employees” suit? …this is a developing news story?

IS IT TRUE that CCO blogger “ROSES” posted the following in the CCO comment section yesterday that we found interesting?  …she posted “Evansville already has a medical campus, has since the late 70’s. Its on the campus of USI now and will simply move when the new bldg. is ready. No new students, no new employment unless they get a grant of some kind for research (a possibility)”?  “The legislature failed to fund the Ivy Tech portion due to low graduation rate. Ivy Tech should definitely be a part of this project”. “The result of the legislature’s action will be to encourage Ivy Tech to pass students along whether or not they deserve it” “But the failure to fund Ivy Tech was not the Mayor’s fault or Dan Adams or even Steve Becker’s”.?   …that Evansville is  going to be the 9th IU Regional Medical School Campus in Indiana?  …attached below are links for them?

Indianapolis,  Bloomington,  Fort Wayne,  Terre Haute,  South Bend,  Lafayette,  Gary,  Evansville,  Muncie

IS IT TRUE when our elected officials agreed to donate $57 million dollars to the downtown IU Medical School because it was guaranteed  that 1,500 Ivy Tech medical students would  be part of this project? …since the 1,500 Ivy Tech medical students aren’t part this project we wonder if you feel that we should request that part of the $57 million dollars be given back to the city because of an obvious breach of contract by the IU and State officials?

IS IT TRUE we are hearing that the decision by State officials not approving the funding of the Ivy Tech Capital request to be part of the IU Medical School-Evansville could be hurting the Holcomb-Crouch ticket for Governor?  …that are getting a political backlash because this is happening under the watch of a Republican controlled State House and Senate and Governor offices? …that the Holcomb-Crouch tickets could generate a big pool of votes by publicly stating if elected they would support Ivy Tech students becoming a part of the IU Medical School-Evansville project?

IS IT TRUE we are hearing that John Gregg won’t touch the Ivy Tech Medical student issue with a ten foot pole?  …some of our friends at Ivy Tech are very upset with Mr Gregg because they thought he had political guts and was a candidate for the common person?

IS IT TRUE hat yesterday’s “Readers Poll” question generated an impressive 479 votes?  …the question was “If the election for 1st District County Commissioner was held today who would you vote for”?  …the results were: Sean Selby (R) 243, Ben Shoulders (D) 215 votes and 21 voted in the  None Of the Above section?  …throughout the two and half days of polling the lead changed hands about 15 times?  …it looks like the race for Vanderburgh County Commission District #1 is going to be a political burn burner?

IS IT TRUE we are being told that any candidate that enjoys the political support of Missy Mosby,  Dan McGinn,  Jonathan Weaver and Mayor Winnecke may cause them some political backlash with members of the Evansville Fire and Police  Departments and County voters who are upset with them for taking away the 2% Homestead Tax Credit for 2017?

EDITORS FOOTNOTES:  Todays READERS POLL question is: Do you feel that we should pull the plug on the $57 million commitment to fund the IU Med School since Ivy Tech is no longer part of the project?

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: U.S. Senate Candidates Face Off in Only Hoosier Debate

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U.S. Senate Candidates Face Off in Only Hoosier Debate

 You’ve seen their ads and you’ve probably heard their names. Tuesday night voters got a chance to hear where the three Indiana candidates for U.S. Senate stand on the issues.

Evan Bayh, Todd Young and Lucy Brenton faced off in their first and only debate. They’re vying for the seat currently held by Senator Dan Coats.

The first question of the debate came from a Chesterton teacher asking about political divisiveness and how each candidate has worked across the aisle. Democrat Evan Bayh cited his work with a Republican State Senate to pass the 21st Century Scholars Program to help students afford school. Republican Todd Young spoke about Obamacare and repealing the 30 hour provision in the House to restore the 40 hour work week. Libertarian Lucy Brenton acknowledged she has never held office but says as a mom of ten, she knows how to deal with childish behavior like what can be found in Washington, D.C.

Brenton says, “I will tell you there is no more peace making and cross the aisles then what comes along when you’re looking at a fight between a 16-year-old and 14-year-old so I’d like to bring that experience to Congress because quite frankly sometimes our congressional members act like children and sometimes they should probably be put in a corner.”

The candidates also addressed the issue of climate change. Brenton says she is not convinced climate change is real. Young says it’s a global issue and not a Hoosier one. He attacked Bayh saying he supports taxes that would hurt manufacturing and farming. Bayh says it’s just not true. His plan includes investing in wind and solar energy and clean coal generation to help the mining industry.

Bayh says, “We should emphasize ethanol which unfortunately Congressman Young has voted against. But, I don’t think we should have the cap and trade system and I don’t agree with the clean power plan. That’s something I disagree with Mrs. Clinton on. I think those things would be harmful to Hoosier consumers.”

On the topic of sending additional troops and humanitarian aid to to places like Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan, Bayh says he is committed to defeating ISI and taking back terrorist strongholds. Brenton called the war illegal saying it should be stopped and only humanitarian aid should be sent. Young touted his time in the military and says he has proposed a resolution to pool NATO resources to come up with a strategy.

Young says, “Some of the components to a strategy will involve flying more sorties, loosening the rules of engagement so that we can kill more of the terrorist on the ground and establishing save zones so we can address this humanitarian crisis on the ground rather than leading to a refugee crisis but in Europe and here in the United States.”

The candidates also addressed dealing with Russia, gun rights and Social Security.

While each candidate had an equal share of air time, both Bayh and Young payed little attention to the Libertarian candidate acknowledging her only once each during the debate.

 
                                          Owensboro Wins Two Awards from Kentucky League of Cities

 Owensboro gets recognized with two major awards from the state of Kentucky.

The Kentucky League of Cities presented those awards at Tuesday night’s city commission meeting.

City Manager Bill Parish was named City Employee of the Year and Owensboro joined Hopkinsville and Paducah as the 2016 Enterprise Cities Award winners.

Parish is being recognized for distinguished performance to improve the local community.

The enterprise city awards are given for city projects or programs making a big impact on their communities.

Owensboro won for Strategic Use of Public-Private Partnerships to bring things like the International Bluegrass Museum to the city.

Parrish has been with the city of Owensboro for 15 years.

The city has also attracted high profile events like the Owensboro Air Show, that drew some 50,000 people.

EPD Receiving 300 Narcan Kits from Organization Lifeline

 The Evansville Police Department will receive 300 Narcan kits through Organization Lifeline, Narcan works to block the effects of opiods during an overdose.

They are a nonprofit organization started by an Indianapolis mother whose son died of a heroin overdose.

The organizations founder says, before EPD receives the kits, their officers will go through training on how to use them in the beginning of November.

 

St. Mary’s Hospital for Women & Children Birth Records

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Miranda and Mark Hall, Richland, Ind., daughter, Berkley Ethleen, Oct. 8

Macie Medcalf and Trevor Ivy, Patoka, Ind., son, Liam Vincent James, Oct. 9

Julie and Matthew Taylor, Boonville, Ind., son, Wyatt August, Oct. 9

Davesha Pruitt, Evansville, son, Jaxon Eriks, Oct. 9

Chelsey Howard and Hoseau Gott, Evansville, son, Jarhmiah O’Shea, Oct. 11

Alisha Compton and Marcus Green, Evansville, daughter, Amiracle Lanaye Louise, Oct. 11

Kelley Murray and Tereshio Everhart, Evansville, son, Kyndrick Kyrie, Oct. 11

Adrianna and Jose Rivera, Evansville, daughter, Gabriella Grace, Oct. 11

Jacqueline and Logan Miller, Evansville, daughter, Amiyah-Grace Alexanderia, Oct. 11

Leirin Reinitz and Kieven Hillard, Evansville, daughter, Evelyn Jane, Oct. 12

Jennifer Underwood and Burton James, Evansville, daughter, Jaylynn Paige, Oct. 13

Amanda Crabtree and Kristopher Springmeyer, Albion, Ill., son, Abel Patric, Oct. 13

Jana’ Hazelwood and Bobby Goodman, Evansville, daughter, Jai’Anah Raquel, Oct. 13

Carrie and Bradley Caver, Rockport, Ind., son, Cayson Jack Charles, Oct. 14

Ashley and Andy Braker, Newburgh, son, Colton William, Oct. 14

Addasyn Wallbaum and Anthony Tucker, Mount Carmel, Ill., daughter, Andi Renee, Oct. 15

Jacinta and Tyler Marshall, Evansville, son, Liam Tyler, Oct. 15

Changed Dates Of Birth And First Names linked To Voters Not Being Able To Verify Voter Registration Info

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How Hoosiers Should Handle Problems With Their Dates Of Birth OF First Names In Their Voter Registration

INDIANAPOLIS (October 18, 2016) – Hoosier voters have contacted the Secretary of State’s office after discovering the date of birth or first name on their voter registration is incorrect. This causes the voter to believe they are not registered because they cannot locate their information on Indianavoters.com.

“We ran a report in the statewide voter registration system and found thousands of dates of births and first names were changed,” said Secretary of State Connie Lawson. “These records were changed on paper forms, at the BMV and online. At this time, my office is not sure why these records were changed, but we have evaluated the Statewide Voter Registration System and have found no indication it has been compromised. We believe this may be a case of voter fraud and have turned our findings over to the State Police, who are currently conducting an investigation into alleged voter fraud.”

When voters go to find their registration record online at Indianavoters.com, they are required to put in their name, county of residence and date of birth. If the date of birth or name is incorrect, the voter cannot find their registration, leading them to believe they are no longer registered to vote in the upcoming election. The voters who have encountered this issue and have contacted the Secretary of State’s office did vote in the Primary Election.

Voters who voted in the Primary Election and can no longer find themselves on Indianavoters.com are encouraged to contact their local county election officials. The county election offices may be able to find a voter’s record if there is an issue with a voter’s date of birth or first name. Since the voter registration deadline has passed, only the county election offices may be able to assist voters to correct information under limited circumstances.

Voters who find their date of birth or first name is incorrect on their registration will still be able to vote in the November 8th General Election. Voters who explore entering different dates of birth may discover their record. They would then be able to correct their date of birth for their voting record on Indianavoters.com. The correction will not take place until 30 days after the election, but the voter will be able to vote on November 8th or participate in early voting.

All voters are encouraged to vote early to ensure they will not encounter any issues when casting their ballot this year.

Voters with questions can call the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 1-866-IN-1-VOTE.

The Evansville Area Black Chamber of Commerce Is Hosting A Kick-Off Event

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The Evansville Area Black Chamber of Commerce Is Hosting A Kick-Off Event

EVANSVILLE, IN – A group of community leaders are set to announce the creation of the Evansville Area Black Chamber of Commerce to economically empower and sustain the Black community through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity on October 18th at 5pm inside the Evansville African American Museum.

Former Evansville City  Council candidate and event organizer Alex Burton said “The purpose of bringing this Chamber to Evansville is to put a laser focus on creating and developing sound business operations that can produce a benefit to the entire city,” Pastor Adrian Brooks said.

The Evansville Area Black Chamber of Commerce will work with existing resources that are available for small businesses. Having an Evansville Area Black Chamber of Commerce will allow our city to assess the needs of our community, explore opportunity, and expand Black businesses in and around the City of Evansville.

“Old National Bank and the Memorial Community Development Corporation have afforded me the opportunity to create and implement the EABCC, which is chartered through the National Black Chamber of Commerce. It is imperative that we: (1) grow and attract Black businesses, (2) start new businesses, and (3) create a pipeline of minority professionals, who choose to make the Evansville area, their home,” Alex said.

Our community is an island of possibility and it is imperative that our community combines resources and ideas to ensure sustainability and independence. This chamber is needed and will serve as a “bridge-builder”.