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Ohio River Vision and Strategic Plan Unveiled for Evansville Region Riverfronts

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Ohio River Vision and Strategic Plan Unveiled for Evansville Region Riverfronts

JUNE 30, 2024

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (JUNE30 2024) – The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP), regional stakeholders, and Sasaki today unveiled proposed developments for the Ohio River Vision and Strategic Plan at a community event and open house. Covering 50 miles and shaped by the input of thousands of regional residents, these plans embody a collective vision for vibrant, inclusive, and thriving riverfronts designed to attract residents, businesses, and visitors to the Evansville region.

“Regional residents have expressed their desire for a stronger connection to the river for almost a century—since Evansville’s first master plan in 1928,” said Lloyd Winnecke, CEO of E-REP. “Today, we celebrate the beginning of a transformative journey toward more vibrant and connected riverfronts across our region.”

The kick-off unveiling spotlighted Downtown Evansville’s riverfront, as well as plans for Downtown Mount Vernon and Newburgh. The plan underscores the importance of regional collaboration for the enhancement of the Evansville Region’s riverfronts. It outlines a prioritization schedule for implementing projects, programs, policies, and partnerships crucial to bringing the plan to life.

Additionally, the plan encompasses community outreach findings and resident feedback, financial modeling, proposed funding sources, a parking supply and demand study, guidance on traffic and transportation needs, and hydrological information for effective flood management along the Ohio River.

“Working on the Ohio River Vision and Strategic Plans has been a privilege. Our team has diligently merged innovative design concepts with sustainable practices, crafting a blueprint for a riverfront that honors Evansville’s heritage while embracing its future,” said Anna Cawrse, Principal Landscape Architect at Sasaki.

The plan was funded by the State of Indiana’s READI grant program, which focuses on increasing activation and investment in Indiana’s communities, economy, and exceptional quality of place resources, such as the Ohio River. More information about READI can be found at indianareadi.com.

ABOUT THE EVANSVILLE REGIONAL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP

The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) leads economic development efforts for the Evansville, Indiana region and elevates the overall quality of life through transformational projects, planning, advocacy, and business engagement. E-REP also supports the attraction, startup, and growth of regional businesses.

Enhanced Water Bill Assistance Program Offers EWSU Customers Choice

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Enhanced Bill Assistance Program Offers EWSU Customers Choice: $1,000 in Small Plumbing Repairs or $30 Monthly Credit

(EWSU will forward your application to Memorial Community Development Corporation (MCDC for review)

July 17, 2024

(Evansville, Ind) – Starting today, Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) customers who qualify for bill assistance now have two options to save on their water bill: Chose to receive up to $1,000 in plumbing repairs or updates made by a certified professional through the Leak Repair Program or a $30 monthly credit on their EWSU bill through the Bill Relief Program. The Leak Repair Program option is designed to reduce water usage and save more money over time.

Customers may sign up for the new Leak Repair Program and receive up to $1,000 in small repairs to their home water system, including a water-efficient toilet or plumbing fixtures. Or, they can choose the Bill Relief Credit, which will triple, from $10 a month to $30 a month. That means City residential water customers with active water service and are income-eligible to receive the credit will save up to $360 a year on their water bill.

Customers already receiving the Bill Relief credit have until the end of August to switch to the Leak Repair Program. To learn more, visit ewsu.com/CustomerSupport. 

Who’s Eligible

To participate in the Leak Repair Program, EWSU City residential customers must have active water service and a household income that qualifies as low-income based on HUD federal guidelines. To be eligible for the Bill Relief Program, City residential customers with active water service must have a combined annual household income of $50,000 or less.

How The Program Works

To apply for the Leak Repair Program, visit ewsu.com/leakrepair to fill out and submit an application form. EWSU will email you to confirm the application was received and will forward the application to Memorial Community Development Corporation (MCDC) to review your financial status and coordinate a home visit assessment with a plumbing contractor through MCDC’s emergency repair program. If needed repairs exceed the money allotted, MCDC will refer customers to other agency repair programs in the community. Customers must meet the requirements of each agency.

To apply for the Bill Relief Program, visit ewsu.com/billrelief to fill out and submit an application form. EWSU will email you to let you know the application was received and whether your request was approved or denied.

Funding for The Program

In 2022, the City of Evansville allotted $4 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan, received during the Covid-19 pandemic to provide direct relief to income-qualified EWSU customers to lighten the cost of their utility bills. The Leak Repair and Bill Relief programs leverage this funding and will be offered through the end of 2026 or until funding is depleted.

FOOTNOTE: Approximately 3,000 applications have been received since the Bill Relief Program launched in 2022; however, EWSU estimates more than 20,000 households could qualify for aid. To learn more, visit ewsu.com/CustomerSupport.

62nd Annual Volksfest is August 1st-3rd!

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The 62nd Annual Volksfest is August 1st-3rd!

July 30, 2012

It’s almost time! Germania Männerchor’s 62nd Annual Volksfest is August 1st-3rd. The Volksfest is a celebration of German food, music and tradition and is one of the Tri-State’s longest running events. Germania is located at 916 N. Fulton Ave in Evansville.

NEW this year are local popular bands playing under the tent each night! Troy Henning will play Thursday night, Haywire on Friday & Retro Shock on Saturday – all three from 8-11pm. The traditional German bands of Cincinnati Schnapps, Rhein Valley Brass and The Rathskeller Band will also perform.

German cuisine – including Bratwurst, Pig Knuckles, Mashed Potatoes plus Germania’s famous Kraut Balls, homemade Potato Salad and other items – will be sold starting at 11am each day. Meals are $14 each. Over the three days, one ton of brats, 1,250 lbs of knuckles, 15,000 kraut balls & 1,000 lbs of potatoes will be eaten!

A Nightly Half Pot drawing returns this year! Tickets will be $5 each, three for $10 or seven for $20. A winning ticket will be drawn all three nights at 8 pm and posted on Germania’s Facebook page.

Opening ceremonies and the traditional tapping of the first keg are 6pm on Thursday under the beer garden tent. Special activities include Kids Corner Saturday 9 am-Noon with free food, backpacks, games, an EFD fire truck, and other activities for children 12 & UNDER.

Free admission for all ages until 2 pm each day. 21 and over after 2 pm with $5 admission charge after 4 pm. 25 and under should have two forms of government ID with one having a photo.

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Beasley added to USI Baseball Staff

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball Head Coach Chris Ramirez announced the addition of Derek Beasley to his staff as an assistant coach. Beasley will be responsible for coaching the pitchers.

“Derek is one of the top up and coming pitching coaches in college baseball,” said Ramirez. “He has a proven track record for building successful pitching staffs along with developing players and moving them onto professional baseball.

“Beaz and I have a great coaching chemistry that was successful years during our best years at Lenoir-Rhyne,” continued Ramirez. “Derek is a player’s coach that has the ability to get the most out of his pitchers.”

The native of Harlem, Georgia, joins the USI staff and rejoins Ramirez’s staff after helping Western Carolina University to a record of 49-59 the last two seasons.

Prior to joining the staff at WCU, Beasley was a member of Ramirez’s staff and helped guide Lenoir-Rhyne to a 46-13 record in 2022, collecting eight wins over Top 25 opponents and finishing one victory shy of the NCAA Division II Super Regional appearance. Lenoir-Rhyne’s pitching staff led the nation with an NCAA Division II single-season record of 647 strikeouts in 2022, ranking second in the country in strikeouts per nine innings (11.39).

The Bears also led the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) in team ERA (3.77), finishing 11th nationally, and recorded eight shutouts to rank fifth in the NCAA with a WHIP of 1.31, ninth-best in nationally.

Beasley successfully guided the USC Aiken pitching staff to the top of the Peach Belt Conference (PBC). The Pacers finished second in the league in each of Beasley’s two seasons.

USC Aiken led the PBC in strikeouts and strikeouts per nine innings while allowing the fewest hits and the lowest batting average against under Beasley in 2019. In 2018, the Pacers was a PBC-best in saves, earned runs, hits, and batting average against.

Before entering the coaching ranks, Beasley ranks as one of the most efficient pitchers in USC Aiken baseball history. He was a two-time, first-team All-Conference selection and finished his collegiate playing career second in program history with 29 victories over 310.1 career innings from 2011-14. Beasley also posted 292 career strikeouts over the 310.1 innings.

As a senior in 2014, Beasley ranked third in NCAA Division II in games started (15) and his 52 career starts are still the program record, garnering team MVP accolades. He ranks eighth in the history of the PBC in strikeouts and wins and is fifth in career games started. In 2013, Beasley won the Mr. Pacer award for the baseball team and was named All-Region.

Beasley, who is a 2016 graduate of USC Aiken with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a 2021 graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne with a masters in university leadership, was drafted by Oakland in the 30th round with the 912th overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft. He played three seasons of professional baseball (2014-16), securing eight victories over 40 appearances and had a 4.81 career ERA, striking out 78 and waking 31.

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Otters come from behind to sweep Crushers

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Otters come from behind to sweep Crushers

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the first time this season, the Evansville Otters have swept an opponent, downing the Lake Erie Crushers 6-3 at Bosse Field on Sunday.

In the finale, the Otters (27-40) fell behind in the middle innings, but for the second night in a row found redemption immediately to gain back the advantage, eventually leading to the brooms being brought out against the Crushers (38-28).

It was another terrific effort on the mound for Zach Smith (6-5). He tossed in six frames, allowing two unearned runs with seven strikeouts and one walk on four hits. The right-hander retired the first 10 batters to begin the night. Jack Eisenbarger (6-4) was handed the loss.

Leading the offense for the Otters, Justin Felix went two-for-three with a home run to plate the first run of the game in the third inning. Bringing home the winning run later in the contest, the catcher finished with two RBI on the night. Randy Bednar also notched a two-hit effort with a triple and a pair of RBI.

Lake Erie took the lead in the fifth inning after scoring a pair of unearned runs. Pouncing back in the sixth, the Otters answered to edge back ahead 3-2.

Pavin Parks led off the inning with a walk, then Bednar smoked one into the left-center gap to score him. With Bednar advancing 90 feet to home on the play, Felix hit a ground ball off the third base bag later to score the go-ahead run. The Otters never looked back.

They scored their final three runs in the seventh inning. Gary Mattis, David Mendham and Bednar all picked up RBI hits. Lake Erie finalized the scoring after plating one in the eighth frame.

Off tomorrow, the Otters look to go full steam ahead continuing their nine-game home stand against Schaumburg on Tuesday. With momentum and a win streak, the first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CT. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.

Updates from 2024 Paris Olympics

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Lilly King has a chance to make history Monday night in the 100-meter breaststroke. With a top-three performance, the Hoosier State native would become the first American to capture three Olympic medals in the 100 breast. King would join Australian Leisel Jones as the only two women to complete the feat.

King is set to race at 3:25 p.m. ET Monday from lane No. 3. Fans can watch the race on NBC and Peacock.

King finished third in the semifinal Sunday inside La Défense Arena, going 1:05.64, while racing between fellow former gold medalists Ruta Meilutytė (2012) and Tatiana Smith (2020). Indiana Swim Club teammate Kotryna Teterevkova placed 16th in the semifinal.

Results

Men’s 200-meter freestyle semifinal

  1. Rafael Miroslaw – 1:47.34

Women’s 100-meter breaststroke semifinal

  1. Lilly King – 1:05.64 (Advances to final)
  2. Kotryna Teterevkova – 1:07.48

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