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FINAL MEETING OF EVANSVILLE REGION SOLAR ECLIPSE TASK FORCE TO TAKE PLACE ON APRIL 2

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EVANSVILLE, IN – March 29, 2024 – The final meeting of the 2024 Solar Eclipse Task Force Regional Stakeholder Group will take place on Tuesday, April 2 at 10:00 AM.  The meeting will be held in the Welborn Community Room, located on the 15th floor of the Fifth Third Building in Downtown Evansville.

The Evansville Region Solar Eclipse Task Force has been a collaborative effort, underway for nearly two years, aimed at maximizing the experience and opportunities surrounding the upcoming solar eclipse event on Monday, April 8, 2024.  This final meeting will serve as a platform for stakeholders to discuss last-minute preparations, coordinate efforts, and ensure a memorable experience for residents and visitors alike.

There are approximately 50 eclipse-themed events being staged throughout the Evansville Region, happening now through April 8, 2024.  These events include eclipse exhibits at museums and attractions, food and drink specials at local restaurants, eclipse storytelling, multi-day festivals and a variety of eclipse viewing parties on Monday, April 8.  For a list of events, exploreevansville.com/eclipse/events.

All stakeholders, including businesses, organizations, and community members, are encouraged to attend the final meeting to ensure that Evansville is fully prepared to welcome visitors and make the most of this rare celestial event.

“As the Evansville Region prepares to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, we are not just hosting an event; we are embracing an opportunity to showcase Hoosier Hospitality at its finest,” said Alexis Berggren, President & CEO of Explore Evansville. “This celestial event is a once-in-a-generation experience, and we want every visitor to feel the warmth and welcome that defines our community. Let’s come together to create lasting memories and show the world all that Evansville and Southwest Indiana have to offer.”

The 2024 Great American Solar Eclipse will pass over the Evansville Region on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 2:02 PM CDT.  It is currently forecasted that over 500,000 people will travel to Indiana to experience this phenomenon.

 

What:                   2024 Solar Eclipse Task Force Regional Stakeholder Meeting

When:                 Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 10 AM – 11 AM

Where:                Welborn Community Room

                                20 NW Third Street, Suite 1500 Evansville, IN  47708

 

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS

ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024

12:00 NOON

 AGENDA

1.      CALL TO ORDER

2.      MEETING MEMORANDUM   March 20, 2024

3.      CONSENT AGENDA                                                       

  1. Request Re: Approve and Execute Management Agreement with ECTA for Tennis and Pickleball at Wesselman Park.- Crook
  2. Request Re: Permission to dispose of old Lamasco skate park equipment. -Fankhouser   

          

4.      OLD BUSINESS    

         a.   Request Re:  Approve and Execute Agreement with Garmong Construction for Fendrich 

               Golf Course Cupola repair work.- Crook

 

5.       NEW BUSINESS    

  1. Request Re: Approve and Execute Change Order with Deig Brothers, Inc. for lowering

the underground electrical discovered during excavation in the amount of $ 37,800.00- Crook   

  1. Request Re: Permission to partner with Evansville Trails Coalition to offer incentives as part

of their Bicycle Incentive program. – May            

          c.    Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comments

6.        REPORTS

           a. Danielle Crook-  Executive Director

          

7.        ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

 

8.        ADJOURN

USI visits, hosts Murray State this week​​​​​​​

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20240324_Baseball_USI vs. Tennessee Tech University_

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — University of Southern Indiana Baseball concludes a five-game road swing this week with a visit to Murray State University Tuesday before starting a four-game homestand at the USI Baseball Field. The first pitch for the Screaming Eagles at Murray State Tuesday is set for 5 p.m.
 
USI will take on Murray State for a second time Wednesday at the USI Baseball Field when the Eagles start four-straight at home. The homestand concludes with a visit from Lindenwood University for a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series.
 
The USI-Lindenwood series starts Friday with a 6 p.m. first pitch before continuing Saturday at 3 p.m. and concluding Sunday at 1 p.m.  
 
Links to follow the Eagles during the opening weekend of 2024 can be found on USIScreamingEagles.com and on the USI Baseball Schedule.
 
USI Baseball Notes:

USI Eagles 1-3 road swing. The USI Screaming Eagles are 1-3 on the five-game road swing. USI lost to Ball State University last week before losing two of three with Morehead State University over the weekend. USI junior centerfielder Terrick Thompson-Allen leads the hitters during the trip with a .500 average (9-18) and is tied for the team-lead in home runs with three. Senior designated hitter Jack Ellis drove in a team-high eight RBI.
 

Petrova in Top 10 after the first round in the Golfweek Intercollegiate

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The Purple Aces sit at 28 above par following the opening round in South Carolina
 
PAWLEY’S ISLAND, S.C. — After the opening round at the Golfweek Intercollegiate, the University of Evansville women’s golf team sits in 15th place with a team score of 312 at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawley’s Island, S.C.
Sophomore Kate Petrova leads the Aces women at a stroke over par to be tied for eighth place after the first 18 holes at the Golfweek Intercollegiate tournament. Petrova shot a 72 on Monday while being under par on holes 3, 14, and 17 for UE’s best finish of the opening round.

Freshman Jane Grankina is second for Evansville after the opening round at six above par with a score of 77 to be tied for 51st. She’s followed by graduate student Allison Enchelmayer who recorded an 80 through 18 holes at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club to be tied for 82nd. Rounding out the first round for the Aces were sophomore Destynie Sheridan and graduate student Carly Frazier with scores of 83 and 86 respectively.

Cal Poly currently leads the 19-team pack following the opening round at five above par for a first-round score of 289. Closely behind in second is High Point with an opening round team score of 290. Rounding out the top three after the first round is USC Upstate with a team score of 293.

The second round of the Golfweek Intercollegiate is set to start at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2.

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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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.

Indiana Diving’s Johansen, Tyler Rewarded for National Excellence

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) on Monday (April 1) rewarded two members of the Indiana swimming and diving program among its postseason awards.

 

For the third consecutive season, Indiana head diving coach Drew Johansen was named a CSCAA Diving Coach of the Year – his second-straight award in the men’s category. Junior Carson Tyler was named the CSCAA Men’s Diver of the Year.

Indiana showcased perhaps the greatest-ever diving performance at an NCAA Championships last week during the 2024 NCAA men’s national meet in Indianapolis. The Hoosiers totaled 121 points on the boards, 66 points better than the second-best diving team (Ohio State) and outscoring all but 10 combined swimming and diving programs. Indiana has eclipsed 100 points at back-to-back NCAA meets, earning 104 points last year.

Johansen was previously named the CSCAA Men’s Coach of the Year in 2018 and 2023, as well as the women’s coach of the year in 2022. His program has produced an NCAA Champion in five of the last six full seasons (since 2018) and seven total titles in that span. The Hoosiers have won the 3-meter and platform championships in back-to-back seasons.

At the NCAA Championships, the trio of juniors Tyler and Quinn Henninger and sophomore Maxwell Weinrich collected two medals from each of the three diving events – two gold, two silver, two bronze – and eight All-America finishes.

Tyler won two NCAA titles last week, repeating as platform champion Saturday after earning his first-career 3-meter title Friday, which was won by now-graduated Hoosier Andrew Capobianco last season. Combining the championships and a bronze-medal finish on 1-meter, Tyler totaled 56 points over the week – a total that outscored every other diving program.

Tyler won on platform with a score of 515.75, IU’s best-ever mark at an NCAA Championships. He led a 1-2 finish for the second-straight night as Weinrich earned his first-career national medal. Weinrich totaled 19 points on the week. Henninger took silver on both springboards and finished seventh on platform – a total of 46 points.

READERS POLL UPDATES

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POLL NUMBERS   READERS POLL   QUESTIONS VOTES DATES OF POLLS
1,397 HOW DO YOU RATE THE PERFORMANCE OF EVANSVILLE MAYOR TERRY? 484 03/02/2024 @ 8:07 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,396 Do you support the “DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCRUSION BOARD” that was approved in 2022? 390 01/28/2024 @ 11:33 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,395 What’s the biggest challenges facing Evansville? 1,097 01/19/2024 @ 12:12 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,394 WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT MAYOR TERRY’S DEPARTMENT HEAD SELECTORS? 272 01/15/2024 @ 12:19 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,393 HOW DO YOU RATE THE JOB THAT MAYOR TERRYS TRANSITION TEAM IS DOING? 607 01/04/2024 @ 3:56 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,392 Displayed: Are you concerned about the City Of Evansville’s future Water And Sewer Rates? 729 12/21/2023 @ 7:01 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,391 HOW DO YOU RATE THE JOB THAT MEMBERS OF THE CURRENT VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSION ARE DOING? 577 11/29/2023 @ 4:36 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,390 HOW DO YOU RATE THE JOB THAT MEMBERS OF THE CURRENT EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL ARE DOING? 322 11/24/2023 @ 2:54 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,389 HOW DO YOU FEEL THAT MAYOR-ELECT STEPHANIE TERRY IS GOING TO DO? 547 11/09/2023 @ 8:33 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,388 IF THE ELECTION WAS HELD TODAY FOR THE MAYOR OF EVANSVILLE WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR? 859 10/29/2023 @ 11:42 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,387 Do you feel that Evansville should give EREP $300,000 to help subsidize their operation? 181 10/19/2023 @ 12:08 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,386 How do you rate the overall performance of members of the Evansville City Council? 397 09/13/2023 @ 10:27 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,379 HOW DO YOU RATE PUBLIC SAFETY IN EVANSVILLE? 244 09/08/2023 @ 5:30 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,385 If the general election was held today who would you vote for Evansville 1st Ward City Councilman? 258 09/03/2023 @ 4:05 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,381 Does Mayor Winnecke endorsement of a Mayoral candidate in todays primary election influence how you vote? 191 05/01/2023 @ 11:38 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,380 How do you rate the overall academic performance of the Evansville/Vanderburgh County school system? 264 04/27/2023 @ 11:33 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,378 How do you rate the condition of Evansville city streets? 335 04/23/2023 @ 7:12 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,377 HOW DO YOU RATE THE CONDITION OF EVANSVILLE CITY PARKS? 444 04/19/2023 @ 11:06 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,375 Are you pleased with the direction that Vanderburgh County is headed? 288 02/20/2023 @ 9:29 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,374 How do you rate the performance of local law enforcement at the recent shooting at the Westside Wal-Mart? 295 01/25/2023 @ 4:09 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,373 If the Democratic party primary election was held today who would you vote for? 447 01/22/2023 @ 3:17 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,371 If the Republican Primary was held for Mayor Of Evansville who would you vote for? 668 01/15/2023 @ 7:06 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,370 Are you concerning about the current City Of Evansville water and sewer rates? 250 01/02/2023 @ 4:46 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,369 How do you rate the overall performance of the Vanderburgh County Council? 363 12/16/2022 @ 10:40 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,368 WHO IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEMBER OF THE EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL? 229 12/13/2022 @ 11:23 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,367 IF THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY WAS HELD TODAY WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR? 690 12/03/2022 @ 10:52 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,366 Are you concern about the City Of Evansville future Water And Sewer Rates? 361 11/10/2022 @ 11:03 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,364 HOW ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE IN THIS UPCOMING NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION. 434 10/26/2022 @ 6:46 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,363 Are you pleased with the way that the President of the Evansville City Council attempted to push through salary increases for select city employees? 224 10/13/2022 @ 8:34 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,362 If the election was held today for the next Indiana Secretary Of State who would you vote for? 369 09/25/2022 @ 11:15 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,361 How do you rate the overall performance of Indiana Attorney Genera Todd Rokita? 279 09/19/2022 @ 6:03 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,359 HOW DO YOU RATE THE OVERALL CONDITION OF THE EVANSVILLE CITY PARKS? 260 09/09/2022 @ 6:26 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,358 IF THE ELECTION WAS HELD TODAY FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 78 who would you vote for? 475 09/04/2022 @ 8:45 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,357 Do you agree with President Biden decision of forgiving student loan debt? 408 08/28/2022 @ 6:23 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,356 Which Area State Representative is the most effective? 466 08/26/2022 @ 10:06 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,355 Should the candidates for Vanderburgh Sheriff debate each other? 706 08/21/2022 @ 5:13 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,354 Do you feel that a State Law should be changed to set term limits for elected officials? 508 08/14/2022 @ 11:36 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,353 Should the City-County Observer consider publishing a weekly printed complimentary Sunday newspaper? 542 08/08/2022 @ 12:22 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,352 ARE YOU PLEASED WITH THE INDIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPROVING THE NEW AB0RTION LAW? 113 08/06/2022 @ 11:04 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,351 ARE YOU PLEASED WITH THE INDIANA STATE SENATE PASSING THE ABORTION BAN? 222 08/01/2022 @ 12:01 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,350 How would you classify your political status? 220 07/27/2022 @ 12:56 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,349 How do you rate the overall condition of our City (Evansville) owned golf courses? 185 07/25/2022 @ 7:53 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,347 Which additional none announced person would you like to see added to the Republican ballot? for Mayor? 274 07/16/2022 @ 10:06 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,346 If the Evansville Democratic party primary was held today who who you vote for Mayor? 531 07/15/2022 @ 5:24 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,343 If the Republican primary election for Mayor of Evansville was held today who would you vote for? 370 07/11/2022 @ 10:35 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,342 IF THE ELECTION WAS HELD TODAY FOR THE MAYOR OF EVANSVILLE IN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR? 394 07/07/2022 @ 4:58 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,341 HOW DO YOU RATE GOVERNOR HOLCOMB/LT. GOVERNOR CROUCH PERFORMANCE SINCE THEY BEEN IN OFFICE? 250 06/30/2022 @ 7:53 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,340 Do you feel that the United States Supreme Court was correct by over turning Roe Vs. Wade? 402 06/24/2022 @ 10:38 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,339 DO YOU FEEL THAT AMRICA IS HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? 102 06/22/2022 @ 6:30 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,335 If the election was held today in the Indiana Republican primary for Governor who would you vote for? 524 06/20/2022 @ 10:06 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,334 Do you feel when Evansville spent $18 million dollars to upgrade North Main area was a good business decision? 65 06/18/2022 @ 11:43 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,333 DO YOU FEEL THAT PRESIDENT BIDEN SHOULD BE RE-ELECTED? 404 06/11/2022 @ 6:22 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,332 Do you support a reinstatement of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban which expired in 2004? 1,016 06/01/2022 @ 11:17 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,331 DO YOU FEEL THAT EVANSVILLE MAYOR LLOYD WINNECKE SHOULD RUN FOR A FORTH TERM? 801 05/22/2022 @ 5:16 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,330 How many terms should an elected official be allowed to serve? 541 05/14/2022 @ 10:51 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,329 Are you pleased with the direction of America? 208 05/09/2022 @ 12:25 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,328 Are you please with the direction of America? 3 05/09/2022 @ 12:08 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,327 If the 2023 Evansville Mayoral Election Was Held Today, Who Would You Vote For? 588 05/05/2022 @ 11:46 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,326 Have you or will you vote in the 2022 primary election? 134 05/01/2022 @ 10:12 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,325 How do you rate the quality of Healthcare provided by the Veterans Clinic located in Evnasville, Id.? 445 04/28/2022 @ 3:13 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,324 Do you feel that spending $13.5 million dollars on upgrading the Vanderburgh County jail is enough money? 381 04/20/2022 @ 6:00 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,323 Which political party will you be voting in the upcoming primary election? 463 04/06/2022 @ 4:31 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,321 IF THE ELECTION WAS HELD TODAY FOR THE DISTRICT 78 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR? 283 04/04/2022 @ 4:38 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,320 IF THE ELECTION WAS HELD TODAY FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY PROSECUTOR IN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR? 410 03/31/2022 @ 3:44 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,319 Are you please with the direction of the City Of Evansville? 87 03/30/2022 @ 3:55 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,317 How do you rate President Biden response with the Russians threats? 343 03/12/2022 @ 5:50 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,316 Should we boycott any business doing business with Russia? 243 03/07/2022 @ 3:50 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,315 Do you feel that it’s time to approve term limits on future elected officeholders? 60 03/06/2022 @ 11:26 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,314 How do you rate President Biden “State Of The Union” Speech? 222 03/02/2022 @ 7:17 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,313 Which Area State Representative is the most effective? 245 02/27/2022 @ 11:25 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,312 Do you feel that Mayor Winnecke has earned a forth term? 228 02/24/2022 @ 5:00 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,311 If the Vanderburgh County primary election was held today for Sheriff of the Democratic party who would you vote for? 432 02/23/2022 @ 4:30 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,310 Are you concerned about the current increases in our water and sewer bills? 271 02/16/2022 @ 12:07 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,309 What organization should be in control of the future activities of the “EVANSVILLE SPORTS CORPORATION? 514 02/08/2022 @ 7:48 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,308 Should USI petition the NCAA Division 1 to become a bonafide member of that prestigious Intercollegiate organization? 346 02/05/2022 @ 12:39 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,307 Do you support State Senator Jim Tomes controversial bill regarding “Harmful Material For Minors” 314 02/02/2022 @ 6:38 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,306 What type of renovation should the county do to the jail? 117 01/29/2022 @ 11:13 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,305 Are pleased with the way that local Hospitals are running their Emergency Waiting Room area? 373 01/24/2022 @ 10:27 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,304 How do you rate the overall performance of Governor Holcomb? 328 01/15/2022 @ 10:09 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,303 Should the City-County Observer consider publishing a weekly printed complimentary Sunday newspaper? 709 01/02/2022 @ 11:27 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,302 Did “Visit Evansville” board of directors make the right decision to hire Alexis Berggren as their next CEO/President? 194 12/29/2021 @ 10:44 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,301 WHICH EVANSVILLE SHOPPING AREA HAS THE MOST IMPRESSIVE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS? 107 12/24/2021 @ 9:43 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,300 Should everyone living, eating, shopping, attending school, or working in Evansville be required to wear a face mask? 137 12/19/2021 @ 5:44 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,299 Are you pleased with the progress of downtown Evansville? 163 12/15/2021 @ 6:15 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,298 Which local television station does the best job in reporting the local news and weather? 229 12/10/2021 @ 11:13 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,297 Do you feel that America is headed in the right direction? 0 11/26/2021 @ 6:54 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,296 Do you feel that it’s time that City Council request that an accurate income an expense statement of the Ford Center be made public? 119 11/23/2021 @ 10:44 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,295 HOW DO YOU RATE GOVERNOR ERIC HOLCOMB PERFORMANCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES? Environmental Health Issues? 265 11/12/2021 @ 11:06 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,294 DO YOU FEEL THAT INDIANA IS HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? 158 11/02/2021 @ 11:42 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,293 Do you feel that it’s time that members of the Evansville City Council discuss increasing the salary of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor? 374 10/19/2021 @ 10:47 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,292 Do you feel that members of the Evansville City Council made a mistake when they recently approved $1 million to developed Roberts Park? 140 10/12/2021 @ 10:47 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,291 Do you feel that the annual salary of the Mayor of Evansville and his Deputy Mayor should be increased? 52 10/10/2021 @ 10:29 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,290 DO YOU FEEL THAT THE BOARD Of DIRECTORS OF “VISIT EVANSVILLE” SHOULD DO A NATIONAL SEARCH FOR THEIR NEXT CEO? 267 09/30/2021 @ 9:00 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,288 Are you planning to get a COVID-19 booster shot when it comes available? 423 09/17/2021 @ 6:40 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,287 Which Governor do you feel is doing a better job managing the COVID-19 /DELTA virus pandemic? 416 09/09/2021 @ 9:28 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,286 ARE YOU PLEASED WITH THE WAY THAT OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE HANDLING THE CURRENT COVID/DELTA VIRUS CRISIS? 425 08/28/2021 @ 5:27 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,285 DO YOU FEEL THAT THE WAY THAT PRESIDENT BIDEN WITHDREW OUR TROOPS FROM AFGHAN WAS A SAIGON MOMENT? 756 08/15/2021 @ 11:29 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,284 Are you concerned about the way that our elected officials are handling the mutation of the Delta Virus? 116 08/11/2021 @ 11:27 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,283 Do you feel that our local official should demand that we start wearing mask in public again? 271 08/02/2021 @ 10:46 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,282 Are you worried if the D-Variance Virus mutate it will cause major medical and financial chaos in America? 152 07/25/2021 @ 11:51 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,281 Do you feel that Center Point Energy should disconnect the services at Woodlawn Park Apartments foe non-payment? 392 07/15/2021 @ 9:55 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,280 Do you feel that the new owners of Ellis Park have invested enough money to make the track and casino more upscale and customer friendly? 56 07/12/2021 @ 11:10 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,279 Do you agree with the way that Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke has handled the COVID-19 virus pandemic? 516 06/28/2021 @ 11:52 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,278 Who’s the most effective State Senator in our area? 213 06/21/2021 @ 8:10 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,277 How do you rate the overall performance of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb? 269 06/13/2021 @ 9:20 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,276 Are you pleased with the progress of Downtown Evansville? 125 06/08/2021 @ 8:46 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,275 Do you feel that it’s time for the Vanderburgh County Council to fund a Human Resource position? 248 05/28/2021 @ 4:54 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,274 Do you support the expansion of solar energy in our region? 277 05/19/2021 @ 11:22 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,272 Did the House Republicans make a mistake when they voted to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from the No. 3 position in caucus leadership? 409 05/12/2021 @ 9:51 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,271 DO YOU FEEL THAT AMERICA IS HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? 155 05/08/2021 @ 3:16 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,270 HOW DO YOU RATE PRESIDENT BIDEN FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE? 288 05/02/2021 @ 9:44 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,269 SHOULD THE VANDERBURGH COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SPEND $9 MILLION ON A “TRAIL” STARTING AT HECKEL ROAD AND ENDING AT LYNCH ROAD INTERSECTION ? 467 04/27/2021 @ 8:34 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,268  Do you feel that it’s time that our elected officials should look at making some adjustments to our gun laws? 152 04/18/2021 @ 11:32 pm No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,267 Do you feel that its time to make a decision concerning the over crowding at the Vanderburgh County jail? 236 04/13/2021 @ 12:05 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
1,266 Do you feel that it’s time that our elected officials should look at making some adjustments to our gun laws? 517 04/03/2021 @ 12:05 am No Expiry Open Logs Edit Delete
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John Krull, Dean Of Franklin College School Of Journalism Franklin, TN
APRI 3, 2024
Dear John
The purpose of this letter is to serve as an introduction to the history of the operations of the City-County Observer, which has served the people of Vanderburgh County, Indiana over the last 22 years. We have highlighted some of our most impactful reporting that has saved the people of Vanderburgh County tens of millions of dollars by avoiding both governmental actions and utility rate increases.
The report on the history of the City-County Observer is attached as a part of this document and addresses our philosophy, financial results, and expansion opportunities
We are looking forward to discussing with you and the investors a business opportunity in purchasing the City-County Observer shortly.
Best Regards,
Ron H. Cosby, CEO of City-County Observer
                            OVERVIEW OF THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER
The mission of the City-County Observer is to serve our community by reporting news built on honesty, trust, and journalistic integrity. Our publication is designed to provide “our readers with the information they need to live safer and more enriched lives. We consider the City–County Observer to be a “Beacon of Light” for our Community with a continuous focus on good public policy.
                            MISSION OF THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER
For more than twenty-two (22) years, the City-County Observer has served Evansville/Vanderburgh County and Southwest Indiana by reporting on issues and events that shape the lives of our citizens. The publication is built on the cornerstones of service and trust. It is nonpartisan with consistent and objective reporting.
The City-County Observer is published daily online and mobile and in our printed monthly paper at no cost. Our monthly print papers are available in many locations throughout Evansville/Vanderburgh County at no cost.
Our free publication is solely supported by local advertising. dollars.
         
           THE RATIONALE FOR PUBLISHING THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER
It is widely believed that there is a major void for accurate, truthful, and nonpartisan news throughout the United States, and this need has never been more evident than now.
It is a known fact that national newspaper conglomerates have put their shareholder’s financial interests and ideological dogma over providing their readers with accurate and unbiased news.
Based upon the above premise we decided to create a locally-owned community newspaper that reports the news and does not engage in publishing unvetted rumors as though it was accurate news.
It is very important to stress that the City-County Observer respects and honors the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The First Amendment states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for the for a redress of grievances.”
Also, let us not forget that “When people Fear The Government There Is Tyranny But When The Government Fear The People There Is Liberty!” (Thomas Jefferson)
              EXPOSING BAD PUBLIC POLICY OVER THE YEARS 
A . Several Vanderburgh County elected officials quietly contrived a financial scheme to take away the Homestead Tax Credit from the citizens of our county. The City-County Observer was informed by several city and county employees of their concerns about the actions of some elected officials to quietly eliminate the entire HOMESTEAD TAX CREDIT in Vanderburgh County Indiana. If the scheme to negate the Homestead Tax Credit scheme had been successful, this would have cost the homeowners in our community approximately fifteen (15) million dollars per year in perpetuity.  We also exposed this scheme and the issue was quickly abandoned by our elected officials.
B. The City-County Observer was informed by several civic-minded individuals that local elected officials were ready to invest in a very questionable and non-vetted business venture known as Earthcare Energy Corporation. Earthcare Energy Corporation promised our elected officials to manufacture a device that uses a natural gas pipeline pressure reduction valve to generate power. The City-County Observer proved that this device was not patented as it was represented to be and not proven to be commercially feasible. Furthermore, we exposed the reality that the Earthcare Energy Corporation owner’s and manager’s commitment to our elected officials was hyped beyond reasonable expectations for a technically informed professional. The City of Evansville elected officials stated that the city would provide a five (5) million dollar loan to Earthcare Energy Corporation and pay for its rent at the location of an abandoned factory at the Evansville Airport./. State incentives also include one (1) million in tax credits for the Earthcare Energy business venture
When all was said and done, the majority of the Evansville City Council members voted (in a split vote) to advance Earthcare Energy Corporation a sum of $250,000 in seed money to begin this project. Three (3) months after receiving the $250,000 startup money from the City of Evansville Earthcare Energy Corporation left town without meeting any of the commitments concerning this bogus startup business venture.
The majority of the elected officials who did not heed the City-County Observer’s advice concerning this failed business venture either did not run for reelection or were defeated in their reelection bids.
                             FUTURE PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES
We have always believed that there would be an opportunity for new owners TO expand our publishing business model into different markets of similar size.
The City-County Observer owners are at a point in life to consider a reasonable offer to purchase our publication.
                            THE CITY–COUNTY OBSERVER STAFF
                                            Ron Cosby-Publisher and CEO
                        Marilyn Cosby-Assistant Publisher-Secretary and Treasurer
     Johnny Kincaid, Jay Young, Michael Daughtery, Dannie McIntire Contributing Writer
                                         Jim Staley -Ad designer
                                                                                     
                                              Xyan Adkisson – IT 
                                                           CLOSING REMARKS
We have over one hundred independent contributors of content so we can keep our readers informed about local happenings. Some of these contributors choose to remain anonymous and we honor their wishes. These contributors are a critical component of our “IS IT TRUE” section and the investigative articles that help us expose unethical behavior and bad public policy of our elected and appointed officials.  The information that is provided by our Independent Contributors, helps us ensure that our readers clearly understand that the City-County Observers’ mission is to influence good public policy at all times.
The City-County Observer is fortunate to be a media partner with the Franklin College StateHouse Files.
During the last twenty-two (22) years, the City-County Observer has built a phenomenal network of local businesses, not-for-profit groups, entertainment venues, schools and colleges, and local and state law enforcement agencies, political individuals, and organizations that provide our publication with daily up-to-date breaking news and informative articles.
The City-County Observer also has many citizens from our local community who provide our publication with content and articles of significance throughout the year.
City-County Observer. do not charge our readers a subscription fee assures that people are reading our papers and picking up printed papers at many locations throughout the city. The viewership being free helps to maximize our advertiser’s exposure.
The City-County Observer has no outstanding debt.
The City-County Observer doesn’t have any current, past, or pending lawsuits.
All current and past taxes have been paid.
All of our capital equipment is paid for.
To save money, the City-County Observer is produced out of our home.
The most impressive aspect of the City-County Observer is we have a special financial arrangement with the majority of our advertisers. They pay us a year in advance for advertising.
We consistently maintain a $75,000 plus balance in our business checking account.
We sponsor an Annual “Community Service Awards Luncheon” which, honors individuals that have contributed to the betterment of our community. Our Annual Awards Luncheon generates an impressive profit for the CCO.
ATTACHED BELOW ARE NINE (9)  LINKS OF PAST MONTHLY PRINTED  NEWSPAPERS THAT WE PUT ON NEWSPAPER RACKS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AT NO CHARGE.
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Adult Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Daffodils | April 4

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Unleash your creativity and join us for an afternoon of crafting at our upcoming Adult Crafternoon event on April 4th from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm! This month, we’ll be crafting delicate cupcake liner daffodils—a perfect way to add a touch of handmade charm to your surroundings.

 

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024

Times: 4 PM

Location: Browning Gallery

 

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, this event is for you. No prior crafting experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll provide all the materials you need.

 

Mark Your Calendar! Adult Crafternoon will be a recurring program every first Thursday of the month throughout 2024! If you can’t make it on April 4th, swing by our Adult Services Desk to pick up a take-and-make craft kit, and check out the virtual tutorial on our Willard Public Library YouTube channel!

 

Important Note: For safety reasons, please note that Adult Crafternoon attendees must be at least 13 years of age.

 

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