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Opinions for Pups – Help Us Build Puppy Kennels with HundredX Causes!

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Newburgh, Indiana – Warrick Humane Society has once again partnered with HundredX Causes for an exciting and easy way for the community to support our mission—just by sharing your opinion! This year we’re bringing back,Opinions for Pups, which aims to raise up to $15,000 for a second room of puppy kennels in our new shelter.

How It Works:

  • Visit https://programs.hundredx.com/dataforgood
  • Select Warrick Humane Society as your chosen nonprofit
  • Share feedback on brands you know in quick, anonymous surveys
  • Complete up to 25 surveys per day
  • Each person can complete up to 75 surveys to earn $120 for WHS!

Thank You Perks for Participants:

  • Complete 50 surveys – Receive a “Building Hope” t-shirt as a token of our appreciation (available for pickup at the shelter)
  • Complete 75 surveys – Your name will be proudly displayed on a Commemorative Plaque at our new shelter, honoring your role in helping us build hope for puppies in need.

Please Note: You must show your email confirmation of survey completion when picking up your t-shirt or plaque reward. This is a free and impactful way to support animals in our community. Every opinion shared brings us one step closer to a better future for puppies in need.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Booked Last 24 Hours
Name
Age
Address
Charge
MOORE, VALERIA ANN (B/F)
55
MONROE AVE, EVANSVILLE IN
DOMESTIC BATTERY-SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
PEREZ, ALEXIS ORTIZ (W/M)
20
S LOMBARD AVE, EVANSVILLE IN
MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE
FALSE REPORTING; FALSE INFORMING
VASSAUR, JASON DAVID (W/M)
19
RAINIER DR , EVANSVILLE IN
DOMESTIC BATTERY-ADULT KNOW PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16
FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF [BM]
YOUNG, RICHARD CURTIS (W/M)
45
N HELFRICH AVE , EVANSVILLE IN
MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANG
Operating A Vehicle With An Ace Of .15 Or More
SCHMITT, CASEY GEORGE (W/M)
30
KLEITZ RD, EVANSVILLE IN
VCCC FILED PTR
DELACRUZ, ARIONNA (W/F)
18
S GREEN RIVER RD, EVANSVILLE IN
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- MINOR POSSESS ALCOHOL
HARRIS, BRYSON J (W/M)
23
PEARL ST, ROCKPORT IN
DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- PUBLIC INTOXICATION BY ALCOHOL [BM]
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF [BM]
WASHINGTON, RAHIM ABDULLA (B/M)
32
W IOWA, EVANSVILLE IN
CHILD SUPPORT – WRIT OF ATTACHMENT
TSIKLAURI, VAKHTANG (W/M)
47
SHEEPSHEAD BY 3, BROOKLYN NY
THEFT- SHOPLIFTING – NIBRS
CURRY, CHANLER DONTE (B/M)
33
GRIFFITH AVE, OWENSBORO KY
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
BOLTON, TROY EVERETT JR (W/M)
34
S KERTH AVE, EVANSVILLE IN
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- FAIL TO APPEAR
BELL, JOY MARIE (B/F)
37
PROSPERITY AVE, EVANSVILLE IN
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- FAIL TO APPEAR
RILEY, MICHAEL TODD (W/M)
49
BAKER AVE, EVANSVILLE IN
BURGLARY
THEFT- VALUE OF PROPERTY AT LEAST $750 AND LESS THAT $50,000
HUETT, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN SCOTT (W/M)
36
ENLOW AVE, EVANSVILLE IN
PETITION TO REVOKE PROBATION
PETITION TO REVOKE PROBATION
HEATH, BRETT ALAN (W/M)
27
FOUNTAIN AVE, EVANSVILLE IN
MOTOR VEHICLE- RECKLESS DRIVING
MOTOR VEHICLE- SPEED CONTEST
RASCHE, MINDY SUE (W/F)
45
N SAINT JOSEPH AVE, EVANSVILLE IN
BATTERY – AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL ENGAGED IN OFFICIAL
COMMUNICATION- INTIMIDATION
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- PUBLIC INTOXICATION BY ALCOHOL [BM]
STAFFORD, ALEXANDER (W/M)
21
OSSI ST, EVANSVILLE IN
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
LAMAR, DEREK LEE (W/M)
25
OSSI ST, EVANSVILLE IN
CRIMINAL TRESPASS

Lt. Governor Beckwith, OCRA announce eight communities to receive nearly $1 million in federal grants

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INDIANAPOLIS– The Office of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced eight Indiana communities will receive nearly $1 million in Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grants and Planning Grants through the Community Development Block Grant program.

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation grants will be used to empower these communities to directly fund homeowners of low-to-moderate income to make needed repairs on their homes. While communities awarded Planning Grants will use the funding to develop plans for long-term planning efforts.

“By directing resources straight to local leaders and hardworking Hoosiers, we’re ensuring taxpayer dollars deliver real results,” Lieutenant Governor Beckwith said. “These grants create safer homes for families, allow research on potentially dangerous situations, and provide strategies to expand and thrive economically.  Empowering communities produces private-sector growth and secures an even brighter future for Indiana.”

Communities awarded an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grant will establish a program to help fund low- and moderate-income homeowners make repairs on their homes. Eligible repairs include roof repair or replacement, ADA accessibility, heating and cooling replacement, lighting and electrical upgrades, and water heater replacement.

An Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Grant is awarded to Rush County for $500,000. 

“Congratulations to these eight communities awarded Community Development Block Grant funding,” OCRA Executive Director Fred Glynn said. “Local leaders are making concerted efforts to improve their communities for the long-term. Whether it’s an Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Grant or one of our Planning Grants, I commend these communities for taking action to improve the local quality of life.”

The Planning Grant program encourages communities to plan for sustainable community development with the aid of subject matter experts and community input. The applications being funded this quarter address comprehensive planning efforts, water utilities, downtown revitalization and broadband readiness.

Comprehensive Planning Grants are designed to aid communities in evaluating assets and identifying opportunities to address current needs in the following areas: land use, government capacity, public services, placemaking, economic development, housing, transportation, agriculture, natural resources and historic resources.

Comprehensive Planning Grants of $50,000 each are awarded to the following communities:

  • The Town of St. Paul
  • The Town of Versailles

Utility Study Planning Grants provide a summary of potential issues and opportunities across drinking, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. By completing this planning, communities will be able to make decisions regarding their most urgent water needs while understanding how each system works in context with other utility systems.

Utility Study Planning Grants are awarded to the following communities:

  • The Town of Farmland is awarded $90,000
  • The Town of Kentland is awarded $90,000
  • The Town of Walton is awarded $87,284
  • The Town of Shelburn is awarded $90,000

Downtown Revitalization Planning Grants aim to provide a comprehensive strategy for revitalizing the downtown area in rural communities by addressing demographic, economic and social aspects, as well as physical and cultural conditions. The plan serves as a roadmap for leveraging current assets, securing funding sources, and building community engagement to revitalize the downtown business district area and promote economic growth.

A Downtown Revitalization Planning Grant of $40,000 is awarded to the Town of Fairmont.

Hoosier History Highlights

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Interior Announces Nearly $725 Million to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines

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Investment advances energy independence and economic renewal in coal-producing communities 

WASHINGTON — As part of President Donald J. Trump’s America First Energy Agenda, the Department of the Interior today announced the availability of nearly $725 million in fiscal year 2025 funding to clean up abandoned coal mines and restore opportunity in America’s historic coal communities.

The funding, managed by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, supports state and tribal-led efforts to eliminate dangerous mine hazards, restore clean water access and transform abandoned lands into economic engines. President Trump’s plan to revitalize coal country and deliver real results for working Americans represents a strategic enhancement of federal funding.

“President Trump made it clear that no American community should be left behind—and today we’re delivering on that promise,” said Adam Suess, Acting Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. “This is about unleashing new opportunities and putting people back to work. These grants are proof that we can clean up the past while building a stronger energy future.”

Twenty-two eligible states and the Navajo Nation will receive funding under this program, with grants based on historic coal production. States and tribes will lead project selection and oversee implementation, ensuring solutions are customized to local needs and conditions.

Top Fiscal Year 2025 Awards Include:

  • Pennsylvania — $244.8 million
  • West Virginia — $140.7 million
  • Illinois — $75.7 million
  • Kentucky — $74.2 million
  • Ohio — $46.4 million
  • Navajo Nation — $1.7 million

These investments also reflect Secretary Burgum’s vision of a more modern, efficient federal government that delivers value to the American people by cutting red tape, accelerating project delivery and partnering directly with local leaders.

“Working with our state and tribal partners to restore abandoned mine lands confirms our commitment to the communities that powered our country for generations,” said Thomas Shope, OSMRE Regional Director, exercising the delegated authority of the Director. “Rather than leaving these lands to waste, we are putting them back to work for the American people.”

“Take Flight Aboard Air Ivy” July 8 Enrollment Event Planned

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Evansville, Ind. – Ivy Tech Evansville is inviting all who want to start classes at Ivy Tech in August, to “Take Flight Aboard Air Ivy” and join the campus for a special enrollment event on July 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants should enter through Door B of the main campus, 3501 N. First Avenue, Evansville.

In addition to finding out about financial aid, meeting with an advisor, and registering for classes, free snacks and fun activities are planned.

The event is designed to move students quickly through the steps to registration in classes, as they fill out their passport and qualify for one of four $250 prizes.

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.

UE Board of Trustees Names New Chair

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (06/26/2025) The University of Evansville (UE) Board of Trustees has announced a leadership transition effective July 1, 2025. Robert G. “Bob” Jones will transition from his role of Chair of the Board of Trustees following four years of exceptional service in this leadership capacity. His four years of service follows the term outlined in the University By-Laws for Board officers. Dr. William L. “Bill” Johnson, a UE alumnus and a distinguished leader in both higher education and the financial services industry, has been elected as the next Chair of the UE Board of Trustees.

Jones, the retired Chairman and CEO of Old National Bancorp, guided the Board through a period of significant progress and transformation. This included the University’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, enhancing Board governance, the launch of new academic programs, championing philanthropic advancements, embracing UE and Evansville community partnerships and guiding investments in campus facilities. His leadership was also pivotal in establishing the UE Mental Health and Wellness Clinic and Emily M. Young Assessment Center in 2023. In recognition of their service and support, both Bob and Lisa Jones were awarded honorary degrees during the University’s 167th Commencement Exercises in May.

Dr. Johnson will assume the role of Chair following years of service as a member of the Board. A 1982 graduate of the University of Evansville, Dr. Johnson is currently a professor of leadership and practice in the College of Leadership and Public Service at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. He brings to the position nearly four decades of leadership experience spanning higher education, financial services, and public service.

Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Johnson served as president and CEO of Farm Credit Mid-America, a $35 billion financial cooperative serving over 100,000 members across four states. His background includes significant expertise in lending, business operations, risk management, and organizational development.

“Bob Jones has been a remarkable leader for the University of Evansville, steering us through some of the most defining moments in our University’s history,” said UE President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz. “His steady hand and strategic vision have been invaluable, and we are profoundly grateful for the legacy he and Lisa have built in our University community and in our Evansville community. I am so proud of the work we did together, but nothing makes me more proud than following Bob and Lisa’s passion in addressing mental health for our community by establishing the UE Mental Health Wellness Clinic and the Emily M. Young Assessment Center. Their fingerprints are all over Evansville and this Clinic stands at the pinnacle in my list of incredible accomplishments. As we look to the future, I look forward to continuing our momentum with Dr. Bill Johnson, an accomplished leader, dedicated alumnus, and steadfast advocate for UE. With his leadership extensive experience in higher education and the financial sector, Bill is uniquely positioned to guide our Board and our University, advance our mission, expand our impact, and continue shaping the Changemakers of tomorrow.”

The University of Evansville celebrates Bob Jones’ legacy of leadership and warmly welcomes Dr. Bill Johnson as Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Learn more about the Board of Trustees by clicking here.

 

Otters deliver in 10th to walk off Y’alls

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters (19-23) walked off the Florence Y’alls (17-25) 6-5 on Friday night for the series opening win.

The Y’alls got out in front early in the first frame. They were able to score two on a single, but a quick double play to the next batter stopped the bleeding.

The first for Evansville was phenomenal. Dennis Pierce set the tone with a leadoff single. Graham Brown followed that up with an RBI double to immediately answer Florence. An interference call put runners on first and second for JT Benson. On the first pitch of the at bat, Benson sent a ball over the left field wall to jump the Otters in front, 4-2. Later on in the inning, Keenan Taylor continued his scorching hot season with an RBI hit to make it 5-2.

The starter for Evansville, Pavin Parks, settled in after that first inning and worked around a couple of baserunners in the second and third and flashed zeroes on the board.

Florence did score two in the fourth to come within one. With the score at 5-4, the bullpen was able to work well through the next couple of frames.

In the seventh, the Y’alls struck again, scoring on a double to tie the game at 5-5. Despite the score being tied, Evansville pitched well in the back half of the game.

Casey Delgado was called upon in the ninth with the score still tied. He gave up a one-out single but pitched around it, getting the next two batters to fly out.

Alex Valdez then entered in the 10th after Evansville couldn’t score in the ninth. Even with the commissioner’s runners on second, Valdez was locked in. He struck out two batters, including the final out of the inning, to send it to the bottom of the tenth still at 5-5.

In the bottom of the 10th, Ellis Schwartz pinch ran for Pierce to begin the inning at second base as the commissioner’s runner. After a quick groundout, Florence elected to intentionally walk both David Mendham and Benson to load the bases. This brought up LJ Jones, who was celebrating his 26th birthday, in the big moment. He lined a fastball deep to center field and over the head of the center fielder to walk it off.

The Otters bullpen combined for six strikeouts over the final four innings. Meanwhile, the offense got their third walk off win of the season.

The Otters are back in action Saturday night for Jurassic Ballpark Night for the second game of this series at 6:35 p.m.

Indiana Offers New Energy Saver Program  

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by Tim O’Brien

The Indiana Office of Energy Development is launching the Indiana Energy Saver Program. The program is aimed at providing Hoosiers with utility bill savings while increasing home comfort and energy savings in Indiana. 

Hoosiers can apply now through the program’s online portal to begin the eligibility review process. Those eligible will receive a no-cost home energy audit to identify potential improvements. Homeowners, tenants and landlords are encouraged to apply. Audits are expected to begin this summer.

Improvements could include air sealing, insulation and equipment replacements such as space heating and cooling systems and water heaters. The program also includes discounts on eligible products that are installed by qualified contractors. These measures aim to reduce energy consumption and lower costs for Hoosiers.

To learn more about the program and apply, please visit IndianaEnergySaver.com.

 


Tim O’Brien
State Representative

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