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Five Candidates File For EVSC School Board
Filing for candidates to run for school board positions is closed, and 5 candidates are running for the three seats that will be elected this year.
In District 1, incumbent Karen Ragland is unopposed again. She has been unopposed in 2008, 2026, and 2020.
There are two seats in District 3, and four candidates are vying for those positions. Terry Gamblin is the incumbent, having served on the school board for 36 years. Joshua James Taylor Barnett and Amy Devries are seeking a first term on the board. Jeff Worthington has served previously and is looking to return to the board.
School board positions are non-partisan and will appear at the end of the ballot for the November general election.
Hoosier History Highlights
June 23 – June 29This Week in Indiana History
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Indiana Quick Quiz1. Name the famous horse from Oxford, Indiana. 2. How many counties were in Indiana at the time of statehood in 1816? 3. What city served as the first capital of the Indiana Territory? 4. Which Indiana Governor had the nickname “Bluejeans”? Answers Below
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Answers1. Dan Patch 2.15 3. Vincennes 4. James D. Williams
An honourable man is an honourable man, and a liar is a liar; both are born and not made. One cannot change to the other any more than that same old leopard can change its spots. Gene Stratton-Porter, American writer and naturalist
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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
JUST IN: NCAA Platform Champion Tyler Qualifies for Paris
NCAA Platform Champion Tyler Qualifies for Paris
JUNE 22, 2024
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana swimming and diving senior Carson Tyler has qualified for his first Olympics, winning the 10-meter event Saturday (June 22) at the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials inside the Allan Jones Aquatic Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The two-time defending champion in the platform diving event, Tyler won the tower event with a score of 965.45, combining his scores from Thursday’s semifinal and Saturday’s final. Tyler earned at least 70 points on all six dives Saturday. His highest-scoring dive came in the fifth round from a back 3 ½ somersault tuck for a total of 90.75 as three judges each gave Tyler a 9.5.
Tyler qualifies for Paris following one of the most successful individual diving seasons in NCAA history. As a junior, Tyler won NCAA and Big Ten Championships on both the 3-meter springboard and platform, while also earning medals on the 1-meter board at each level. His 56 points at the NCAA Championships outscored every other diving team.
Tyler becomes the seventh Indiana University athlete to qualify for the 2024 Olympics, as well as the second diver and first American male (from any sport) representing IU. Jessica Parratto clinched her third Olympics on Tuesday in the women’s synchronized 10-meter event. With Parratto and Tyler qualified for Paris, Indiana swimming and diving program has produced an Olympic diver in every Summer Games since 1964.
Tyler will dive again on Sunday in the men’s 3-meter final. Through the semifinal, Tyler currently sits second in the event with a score of 485.60 – 55.5 points higher than third place. Should he place within the top two, Tyler will become the third U.S. diver since at least 1976 to qualify for the Olympics in both individual events – joining Greg Louganis, who did it in 1976, 1984, and 1988, and Mark Ruiz in 2000.
Warrick County Health Department Investigation Leads to an Additional Arrest
Warrick County – An investigation by the Indiana State Police has led to another arrest in Warrick County.
On December 26, 2023, the Warrick County Commissioners publicly announced Marlin Weisheit, 72, of Boonville, as the interim administrator for the Warrick County Health Department. Four days prior, a contract between the Warrick County Commissioners and Weisheit was signed agreeing Weisheit is an independent contractor and is not a representative of Warrick County or a county employee. Indiana law states the health officer for Warrick County is responsible for appointing the Administrator of the Health Department.
Indiana State Police Sergeant/Detective Brock Werne revealed the health administrator had denied Weisheit the position of Administrator of the Health Department between December 26, 2023, and April 15, 2024.
The Warrick County Health Administrator officially consented to hiring Weisheit on April 16, 2024, and the commissioners approved his appointment at a public meeting. Weisheit’s first day of employment with the Warrick County Health Department as a county employee was April 23, 2024. According to Detective Werne, the claims for hours worked by Weisheit between January 2 and February 29, 2024, were paid in the amount of $9,600 from the health department funds without the knowledge or approval of the health administrator. Between April 26 and May 2, Weisheit allegedly used the health administrator’s stamp without his approval or authority to transfer funds within the health department’s budget to pay a lease agreement with Liberty Concepts, INC, Boonville. The investigation revealed the health administrator would not authorize payments to Liberty from the health department due to the contract being between the commissioners and Liberty Concepts, INC.
After reviewing this investigation, Perry County Special Prosecutor, Samantha Hurst, filed criminal charges against Weisheit. At approximately 3:55 p.m. EST, Indiana State Police arrested Weisheit at the Warrick County Jail without incident. Weisheit was released after posting bond.
All inquiries about this investigation can be made to the Perry County Prosecutor’s Office.
Arrested and Charges:
- Marlin Weisheit, 72, Boonville, IN
- Official Misconduct, Level 6 Felony
- Conversion, Level 6 Felony (2 Counts)
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Otters drop series opener with ‘Bolts
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In the opener of the second series of their nine-game home stand, the Evansville Otters were defeated Friday night by the Windy City ThunderBolts 8-2 at Bosse Field.
The Otters (14-23) gave up an early lead to the ThunderBolts (16-22) and could not recover.
In the first and second frames, the opposition tallied five unanswered runs on the board, highlighted by a two-run home run to open play.
Evansville plated one in the fourth inning. Pavin Parks led off with a double and was later brought in when Logan Brown smoked an RBI-double to right-center field.
The final Otters run of the game came in the fifth inning. For the second inning in a row, Evansville garnered a leadoff two-bagger, this time from Blake Mozley. Giovanni DiGiacomo followed suit with a double of his own to score another run and make it a 5-2 game.
Later, the ThunderBolts added one more in the eighth and a pair in the ninth to cap off the scoring.
On the rubber, the southpaw Braden Scott (0-6) took the loss and went six innings, giving up as many hits and five runs. After the second, he did not allow another run and struck out eight on the day. Buddie Pindel (5-2) earned the win.
Six of the nine Otters hits were accumulated by DiGiacomo, Brown and Parks, each tallying two.
The series against Windy City will continue tomorrow with a 6:35 p.m. CT first pitch. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.
Senators Braun and Reverend Warnock Lead Bipartisan Bill to Train More Hoosiers for Good-Paying Jobs
The Pathways to Prosperity Act would take critical steps to expand federal resources available to community and technical colleges to support partnerships between colleges and employers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Braun and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced the Pathways to Prosperity Act. This bill is designed to strengthen America’s workforce development pipeline between community/technical colleges and good-paying jobs from local employers.
The bipartisan Pathways to Prosperity Act expands the existing Strengthening Community Colleges Grant Program. This federal program provides competitive grants to community/technical colleges to support partnerships with employers. These partnerships align workforce development programs in community/technical colleges to local industry needs. The idea is to establish, improve, or expand high-quality workforce development programs to get more Hoosiers into jobs that require skills training.
Senator Braun also authored the JOBS Act with Senator Tim Kaine which would make it possible to use Pell Grants for career and technical education programs.
“There are many good-paying jobs out there that go unfilled because of a lack of skills and career/technical training,” said Senator Mike Braun. “This bill will help close the gap and give more Hoosiers access to skills training programs that will put them on the path to a better career and higher pay for their families.”
“I tell business leaders all the time, come to Georgia; Georgia is open for business. As these new, good-paying jobs come to the Peach State, it’s important that these local jobs are filled locally. That means we need a workforce that’s trained to step into these roles,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “That’s why I’ve introduced new bipartisan legislation to strengthen our workforce development pipeline by giving technical colleges federal resources to collaborate with local industry partners to train Georgians up for the jobs coming to our state. This legislation is a win for workers who will have access to better-paying jobs; a win for businesses that will be able to find more of the workers they need where and when they need them; a win for our community and technical colleges to help keep their classrooms full; and a major win for our state’s economy that will benefit from thriving businesses and a world-class, homegrown workforce.”
Specifically, the Pathways to Prosperity Act of 2024 would provide funding to:
- Set up, enhance, or broaden the quality of educational or career training initiatives at community colleges.
- Enhance opportunities for individuals to attain nationally or regionally recognized postsecondary credentials in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations.
- Develop or scale up career training, career pathways, or work-based learning options like apprenticeships.
- Assist individuals with barriers to employment with accessing programs.
- Provide support services to help participants complete education and training.
Bill text available here.
Kelley Coures Spotlight Presentation At Willard Library Today
Local Author Spotlight: Kelley Coures Presents Book Today At Willard Library
JUNE 22, 20 24
Join us for an enlightening Local Author Spotlight presentation featuring Kelley Coures and his captivating book, Out in Evansville. Learn about the rich history of Evansville’s LGBTQ+ community as Coures shares poignant stories of identity and resilience.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Browning Gallery
Event Highlights:
- Author Presentation: Kelley Coures will discuss his book and the compelling history it unveils.
- Q&A Session: Engage with the author and ask your burning questions.
- Book Signing: Get your copy of Out in Evansville signed by Kelley Coures.
About the Book:
Out in Evansville reveals the turbulent journey of the LGBTQ+ community in Evansville. From facing arrests and ostracization to celebrating public festivals and drag shows, this community has shown remarkable resilience. In the early days, local newspapers bullied LGBTQ+ individuals, even encouraging them to commit suicide. The 1950s and 1960s saw a series of murders that went unpunished, and the 1980s AIDS epidemic further marginalized the community. Yet today, the LGBTQ+ population of Evansville proudly marches in the annual Pride parade, reflecting over a century of uneven progress. Kelley Coures tells this often tragic, yet at times hopeful, story with depth and sensitivity.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about an important chapter in our local history and to support a talented local author!
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