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56 family farms honored with the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana Statehouse
INDIANAPOLIS (March 21, 2025) – At the Indiana Statehouse Friday, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Don Lamb presented 56 farming families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
“Agriculture has always served as the foundation of Indiana’s economy and way of life,” said Lt. Gov. Beckwith, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “It was a privilege to celebrate these longstanding farming families for their enduring legacies during today’s ceremony.”
To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years and consist of more than 20 acres. If less than 20 acres, the farm must produce more than $1,000 of agricultural products per year. Indiana farms may qualify for three honors: Centennial Award for 100 years of ownership, Sesquicentennial Award for 150 years of ownership and the Bicentennial Award for 200 years of ownership.
Since the program’s inception in 1976, over 6,200 families have received the Hoosier Homestead Award. Often, a Hoosier Homestead farm is easily recognized because most recipients proudly display their awarded sign on their property.
“Each year I look forward to honoring these long-standing farming families during the Hoosier Homestead ceremonies,” said Lamb. “I know firsthand the amount of hard work, and grit required to ensure a family remains in the same family for 100 years or more. I commend each of this year’s awardees and thank them for their dedication to Indiana and our agriculture industry.”
During the ceremonies, two Indiana farms received the Bicentennial Award for 200 years of continuous ownership: the Hamilton Batterton family and the McCoy family, both from Decatur County.
Heritage Sponsors Free Adoption Day at Warrick Humane Society!
Heritage Sponsors Free Adoption Day at Warrick Humane Society!
Newburgh, Indiana – Warrick Humane Society is excited to partner with Heritage Federal Credit Union to host a Free Adoption Day on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 12 PM – 7 PM. For one day only, all adoption fees will be waived to help our animals find loving homes. The event is taking place at Warrick Humane Society’s location, 5722 S Vann Rd, Newburgh IN, 47630.
Event Details:
● Fee-Waived Adoptions: All available animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and dewormed. All dogs are microchipped, and cats can be microchipped for a fee of $12.
● First-Come, First-Served: No holds will be placed, and adoptions must be completed the same day.
● Make a Difference: By adopting, you are giving a shelter pet the second chance they deserve and opening up a kennel space for us to save another life.
As a no-kill, non-profit shelter, Warrick Humane Society relies on community support to continue its mission.
Those unable to adopt can still help by donating, volunteering, or sharing this event. Join us on April 3rd and help an animal find the home they have been waiting for.
Evansville Thunderbolts and PBR bring Country Music Star and member of 3 Doors Down Justin Biltonen to Friday’s April 4th Country Night Game
Evansville, IN – Country Artist and Member of 3 Doors Down Justin Biltonen is officially coming to the Ford Center for Evansville Thunderbolts Country Night the Friday, April 4th! Justin will be performing his country songs during the intermissions on the ice! The Evansville Thunderbolts will be hosting a Meet and Greet/ Autograph session for fans to get the chance to meet him! Don’t miss the chance to meet champion Bullriders Dakota Warnken & Brandon Ferguson!
Buy a ticket to PBR & Country Night for a chance to win a custom 3 Doors Down Evansville Thunderbolts jersey signed by Justin Biltonen! Buy a ticket to PBR on 5/24 for $15 Friday night with purchase of your hockey Country Night ticket! $3 Bud Light, Bud, Busch Light, and Mich Ultra all game long!!
Doors Open: 6:15 PM
Puck Drops: 7:00 PM
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY APRIL 2, 2025
NOON
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MEETING MEMORANDUM MARCH 19, 2025
3. CONSENT AGENDA
4. OLD BUSINESS
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Approve and Execute joint Gas and Electric Easement for 4th and Main.- Crook
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Patriot Engineering for three Boring and
two Perc tests at the 4th and Main property. – Bouseman
c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Morley for professional services for
Wesselman Playground Restroom. – Bouseman
d. Request Re: Permission to install splash pad at Tepe Park. -Crook
e. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Morley for professional services for Tepe
Park. – Crook
f. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comment.
6. REPORTS
Danielle Crook- Executive Director
7. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
8. ADJOURN
This Week at USI
Begins today, Monday, March 31
USI Art and Design Department presents annual Spring 2025 Senior Seminar Exhibition
The USI Art and Design Department is excited to present the Spring 2025 Senior Seminar Exhibition from Monday, March 31 through Friday, May 2 in the Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center/Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries. This exhibition features the creative work of 23 studio art, graphic design, interactive media and illustration students.
Thursday, April 3
USI College of Liberal Arts to welcome award-winning poets for National Poetry Month
The College of Liberal Arts and Southern Indiana Review (SIR) celebrates National Poetry Month with visiting writer Mitchell L. H. Douglas and USI’s Rosalie Moffett. This poetry reading will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Kleymeyer Hall (LA 0101), located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center and is followed by a reception in the MAC/Pace Galleries. The event is open to the public at no charge.
Thursday and Friday, April 3-4
USI to host Rethinking Autism conference April 3-4
USI Disability Resources, in partnership with Optimal ACCESS, Inc., is excited to present Rethinking Autism 2025: Shifting the Narrative through Applied Neuroscience and Optimized Supports on Thursday and Friday, April 3-4, in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on campus.
April 7
USI Anthropology Speaker Series to present Dr. Kory Cooper
The University’s Anthropology Speaker Series will present a lecture and Q&A by Dr. Kory Cooper, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Purdue University, at noon Monday, April 7 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA 0101) in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This event is open to the public at no charge.
April 9-11
USI announces annual SpringFest lineup
The University has announced dates and activities for its annual SpringFest event on campus, and this year, the concert event will be open to the public. SpringFest, which has become an annual tradition at USI, is happening Wednesday through Friday, April 9-11, on the USI campus. In addition to the Friday concert, SpringFest will feature a variety of events and activities for students to enjoy.
April 10
USI Communication and Media Department to host annual Social Media Symposium April 10
The USI College of Liberal Arts and the Communication and Media Department is excited to announce the annual Social Media Symposium, happening at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. The event is open to the public at no charge and will be available virtually through Zoom as well. Registration is required through Zoom for virtual viewing.
April 14
USI Center for Communal Studies Lecture Series presents The Lives of a (Modern) Building April 14
The USI Center for Communal Studies is excited to offer a presentation by Chicago-based architectural historian Michelangelo Sabatino, Professor at IIT College of Architecture, and landscape architect Ron Henderson, Professor at IIT College of Architecture, discussing their new book, The Lives of a (Modern) Building: The Edith Farnsworth House in Chicago: Architecture, Landscape, Preservation and Community.
April 15
USI to welcome internationally recognized poet to celebrate National Poetry Month
USI is excited to welcome Carlos Andrés Gómez as the National Poetry Month keynote speaker. His presentation will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 in the USI Performance Center. The presentation is open to the public at no charge.
April 23-25
USI Historic New Harmony Heritage Artisans Day returning April 23-25
USI is excited to announce Historic New Harmony’s annual Heritage Artisans Days, taking place Wednesday through Friday, April 23-25, in New Harmony, Indiana. This long-running event will feature artisans demonstrating 19th century trades and professions, offering a hands-on look at how craftspeople lived and worked in New Harmony during its early days.
Released Thursday, March 27
USI and NSWC Crane partner to enhance STEM and business education for students
The University and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) are partnering to provide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and business management opportunities for USI students. The partnership continues a long-time relationship between the two entities. Under the new Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed in a ceremony on Monday, March 24, both organizations will share resources to empower future STEM leaders.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE EVANSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PENSION BOARD
The Evansville Police Department Pension Board (the “Board”) will hold an Executive Session on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. The Executive Session will be held in Room 307 on the third floor of the Civic Center at 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Evansville, Indiana.
The Executive Session will be closed to the public for the following reason: for discussion of records classified as confidential by state or federal statute (I.C. § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) (7)) and to receive information about prospective employees (I.C. § 5-14-1.5-6(b) (5)).
Immediately following the Executive Session, the Board will conduct its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, which is open to the public.
Richard Hubbard, Secretary,
Evansville Police Department Pension Board
USI BB to host NKU, MSU this week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — University of Southern Indiana Baseball continues a seven-game homestand this weekend when it hosts the Northern Kentucky State University Tuesday at the USI Baseball Field. The first pitch is slated for 6 p.m.
The USI-NKU game is an “812 Taco Tuesday Game” for the Screaming Eagles. Tickets are $8 Tuesday, while popcorn is $1 and tacos are $2. The promotion is sponsored by Sodexo.
The Screaming Eagle complete their seven-game homestand this weekend when it hosts Morehead State University for a three-game set. The series, which is Alumni Weekend, begins Friday at 6 p.m.; continues Saturday at 3 p.m. for USI Faculty Appreciation Day; and concludes Sunday at 1 p.m.
USI Alumni tickets are $5 each day, while the USI faculty receive free admission Saturday.
With the ever-changing weather in April, USI encourages fans to watch for potential schedule changes on USIScreamingEagles.com, X, and Facebook.
Links to follow the Eagles all season can be found on USIScreamingEagles.com and the USI Baseball Schedule.
USI Baseball Notes:
USI wins back-to-back OVC series. The USI Screaming Eagles has opened OVC slate with back-to-back series wins after taking two of three from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. USI was led versus the Trojans by junior shortstop Clayton Slack, who batted .600 (6-10) with two runs scored, three RBIs, and a double. Sophomore infielder Parker Martin posted a team-high four RBIs in the series.
USI last week. USI was 2-2 last week and was led by junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens, who batted .471 with five RBIs, while junior shortstop Clayton Slack followed with a .462 mark and drove in three runs. Junior outfielder Hunter Miller batted .714 (5-7) in limited action, including a five-for-five performance versus Little Rock last Saturday.
Overall Eagle leader at the plate. USI junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens is the top hitter at USI and the OVC with a .453 batting average (43-95). The OVC batting average leader also leads USi in home runs (4) and RBIs (22); and second in doubles (11).
Kitchens’ 16-game hitting streak. USI junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens has a team-high 16-game hitting streak, the most since the 21-game streak by Logan Brown in 2018. In the streak, Kitchens is hitting .522 (35-67) with a team-high eight doubles, three home runs, and 15 RBIs. He also has a .806 slugging percentage and a .534 on-base percentage.
Kimball dominates on the mound. Junior right-hander Blake Kimball dominated Little Rock on the mound Saturday, throwing eight scoreless innings and striking out a season-high five. The eight-shutout innings were the most by an Eagles hurler since Sam Barnett threw a nine-inning shutout of McKendree University in 2019.
Kimball leads USI and in top five of OVC. Junior right-hander Blake Kimball leads the Eagles with a 3.51 ERA in seven games and 41 appearances in 2025. The 3.51 ERA ranks fourth in the OVC.
USI pitching improves over last five games. USI pitching has seen a distinct improvement over the last five games. The Eagle pitchers have a combined 3.07 ERA over the last five games, compared to the season ERA of 6.82.
USI in the OVC. USI ranks second in the OVC with a .307 team batting average. On the bump, the Eagles are sixth in the league with a 6.82 ERA. In the first six games of league action, USI is second in batting (.308) and pitching (4.42).
Eagles in the OVC. Junior designated hitter Cole Kitchens and junior first baseman Kannon Coakley are one-two in the OVC in batting average, boosting a .453 and .398 average, respectively. Junior shortstop Clayton Slack is sixth in OVC-only games with a .455 mark (10-22).
USI hosts NKU. USI hosts Northern Kentucky University for the first time since 2011 next week. NKU, which will enter the weekend at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Friday, has a 15-11 record. USI leads the all-time series with NKU, 48-45, after losing all four of a GLVC series in Highland Heights, Kentucky, in 2012. The last time NKU was at the USI Baseball Field, the Eagles took three of four from the Norse.
USI finishes homestand with Morehead State series. USI is slated to finish its seven-game homestand with a three-game set versus Morehead State University this weekend. MSU, which visits Ohio University Tuesday before coming to Evansville, is 9-16 overall and 1-5 in the OVC. The MSU Eagles lead the all-time series with USI, 6-1, after taking three of four last spring. MSU took two of three in the regular season series in Morehead, Kentucky, before eliminating USI from the OVC Tournament last May in Marion, Illinois.
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.