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PURDUE SNAPS UE BASEBALL’S WINNING STREAK WITH 10-6 WIN

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. –  During the University of Evansville’s eight-game winning streak, pitching and defense helped power the Purple Aces’ success.  On Wednesday night, that wasn’t the case, as the homestanding Purdue Boilermakers scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back, as Purdue snapped UE’s winning streak with a 10-6 victory at Alexander Field in West Lafayette, Indiana.

After UE had jumped to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI single by graduate first baseman Chase Hug and an RBI ground out by graduate third baseman Brent Widder, the Boilermakers sent 10 men to the plate in the bottom of the first inning and scored four runs on just two hits.  In the inning, UE committed three errors, issued two walks, and hit a batter to help Purdue grab a lead it would never lose.

Purdue would add two more runs in the second inning on back-to-back RBI doubles by catcher Connor Caskenette and outfielder Keenan Taylor to grab a 6-2 lead.  The Boilermakers would tack on single tallies in the third, fourth and fifth innings to build the lead to 9-2.  A walk scored in the fourth inning and a hit batter came around to score in the fifth for Purdue.

UE would finally answer back in the eighth inning with a run on an RBI double by Widder.  Then, after Purdue scored a run of its own in the eighth inning, UE was able to plate three runs in the ninth inning to make things interesting.  Senior outfielder Kip Fougerousse had an RBI single, and Hug added a two-run single to provide the final score of 10-6.

Hug went 3-for-5 with three RBI to lead UE offensively.  Graduate outfielder Mark Shallenberger also went 2-for-2 and reached base in all five trips to the plate, scoring two runs.  Fougerousse also had a two-hit day, while Widder drove in two RBI for UE.  On the mound, UE issued seven walks and hit five Purdue batters.  It equals the most free bases the UE pitching staff has allowed all year.  UE’s four errors also equaled a season-high.

With the victory, Purdue improved to 26-15 overall.  Evansville, meanwhile, falls to 22-18 with the loss.  The Purple Aces will now return home to German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium for an important three-game Missouri Valley Conference series against Missouri State.  Evansville is currently in second place in the MVC with a 10-5 conference mark, just two games behind league-leading and nationally-ranked Indiana State entering the weekend.  The series will begin on Friday at 6 p.m. and continue both Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. and 1 p.m. respectively.  Tickets for each game are currently available by calling Logan Belz in the UE athletic ticket office by phone at 812-488-2623.

Men’s basketball adds Gabriel Pozzato

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Pozzato joins UE as a freshman in 2024

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Gabriel Pozzato – a 6-foot-7 forward from Italy – has officially signed with the University of Evansville men’s basketball program.  Pozzato joins as a freshman for the 2024-25 season.

The high school senior comes to Evansville from the NBA Academy in Australia where he averaged 8.6 points per game in his final season with the program.

“We’re extremely excited to add Gabriel and his family to our UE family.  Our staff had an opportunity to evaluate Gabriel while he was participating in the NBA Academy games.  We quickly noticed his athletic ability along with his ability to play multiple positions on both ends of the floor,” UE head coach David Ragland exclaimed.  “We have been focused on continuing to add height to our roster as well as continuing to add players that have the ability to dribble, pass and shoot.  During the recruitment process, Coach Snow did a wonderful job of cultivating a strong relationship with Gabriel and his inner circle.”

“We believe in recruiting young men that have been a part of winning programs.  Gabriel is the perfect example of that.  He is also the perfect fit for our culture,” Ragland added.  “Aces fans will love watching Gabriel play here at the University of Evansville.”

Last year, Pozzato participated in the FIBA U18 European Championship for Italy.  Over the course of seven contests, he averaged 6.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.  Pozzato scored 17 points against Denmark and added 15 tallies versus Croatia.

“I am excited to be a part of this team and family.  I believe this program is going to help me in this new chapter of my journey and will support me to grow and reach my goals,” Pozzato said.  “I want to thank Coach Ragland and his staff for the opportunity.  I look forward to representing UE!”

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Todd Rokita Tell US Supreme Court: Immunize Former President Trump

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As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear oral argument April 25 in the matter, Attorney General Todd Rokita is strongly advocating that presidential immunity be given to former President Donald Trump to protect him from partisan political prosecutions pertaining to conduct involving official actions he took as president.

“As president, Donald Trump built a strong economy, secured the border and brought America back to greatness,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Ever since he left office, his political enemies have schemed ways to keep him from ever becoming president again. Our mission is to make sure the American people, rather than these corrupt elitists, keep the power to choose the American president.”

A Special Counsel appointed by US Attorney General Merrick Garland waited until nearly three years after the events of January 6, 2021 — the day that protesters stormed the US Capitol — to indict President Trump for his actions on that day.

Now, though, the Special Counsel is rushing to bring the case to trial before the 2024 election.

In an 18-state amicus brief led by Alabama and including Indiana, the attorneys general have asked the Supreme Court to prevent partisan-driven criminal prosecutions for official acts to intrude on the constitutional structure and function of the presidency.

Besides the D.C.-based case leveled against him over the January 6 protest, former President Trump also has faced political prosecutions in other cases originating in Georgia, Florida, and New York.

“The Left has made an art form out of weaponizing our judicial institutions against their political adversaries,” Attorney General Rokita said. “No matter which side does it, that kind of manipulation is wrong and dangerous to our republic. The Supreme Court has an opportunity to help right the ship.”

Such a course correction involves affirming that presidents and former presidents enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct involving their official acts during their tenures in office. At every stage, President Trump has argued that he is entitled to presidential immunity for any actions that he took on January 6, 2021.

Earlier this year, Attorney General Rokita co-led another effort to protect President Trump’s ability to become president again by defending his right to appear on the Colorado ballot over a state court’s objection. In a 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled state courts could not keep President Trump off state ballots — embracing the central argument put forward in two amicus briefs led by Indiana and West Virginia. One of those briefs was signed by 27 states; the other by 25.

CenterPoint Energy celebrates National Volunteer Week 

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 Employees volunteered more than 90,000 hours to local nonprofit organizations in 2023  

  Evansville, Ind. – April 23, 2024 – CenterPoint Energy is proud to recognize its employees for collectively dedicating nearly 3 million hours since 2002 through volunteering with nonprofits and community organizations. In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 21 to 27), this achievement highlights CenterPoint Energy employees’ strong commitment to supporting and enriching the communities where they live and serve.   

  Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week celebrates the positive impact of community volunteers, showing appreciation for their dedication to making a difference by donating their time and talent. CenterPoint Energy’s employees strive to make a positive impact through volunteerism, both through company-organized volunteer efforts and causes meaningful to them.  

  In 2023, 37% of CenterPoint Energy employees engaged in volunteer work, surpassing both the national average of 23% and the average volunteer rate of 13% within the utility industry. Last year, CenterPoint Energy employees volunteered more than 90,000 volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations, providing nearly $2.7 million dollars in value to the organizations based on the Independent Sector’s Value of Volunteer Time report. Additionally, CenterPoint Energy employees throughout the company and at all levels serve on boards of nonprofits, donating their time and talents to help service organizations achieve their initiatives and missions.  

  “CenterPoint Energy is committed to providing energy for what matters most to the communities we have the privilege of serving,” said June Deadrick, Vice President, Community Relations at CenterPoint Energy. “Through volunteerism and CenterPoint Energy Foundation grants, our company and employees provide time, energy and financial contributions to organizations and causes that make a positive lasting difference in the lives of others.”   

  Some of the organizations that CenterPoint Energy employees have volunteered for include:  

·         Granted (Indiana) — For the last three years, employees have donated countless hours to raise money and volunteer for Granted’s Over the Edge event. Granted fulfills wishes and provides support to families going through pediatric cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Employees have raised more than $86,000 for the organization and volunteered for the event which takes place at a CenterPoint Energy facility in Indiana.   

·         Paint Your Heart Out Shreveport (Louisiana) — For 33 consecutive years, CenterPoint Energy has been a proud sponsor of Shreveport’s Paint Your Heart Out program. Paint Your Heart Out is designed to provide painting services and minor exterior repairs to the homes of low-income elderly or disabled citizens in the city.   

·         Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (Minnesota) — Since 1992, CenterPoint Energy Minnesota employees have volunteered more than 25,000 hours with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and helped build over 50 homes. Each year, our employees participate in a company-sponsored build week in our service area. CenterPoint Energy and our Foundation have invested more than $800,000 to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing in Minnesota.   

·         Long Beach National Night Out (Mississippi) — CenterPoint Energy employees volunteer each year at the City of Long Beach Police Department’s Night Out Against Crime. This event brings together residents of all ages for a free evening of games and activities and community building.  

·         Crayons to Classrooms (Ohio) — Since 2014, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation has donated $200,000 to support Crayons to Classrooms, which provides essential school supplies at no cost to teachers of students in need throughout the Greater Dayton, Ohio region. CenterPoint Energy employees have also participated in volunteer events to create educational tools and activities for classrooms.   

·         United Way of Greater Houston (Texas) — CenterPoint Energy is ranked as one of the top 10 corporate campaigns by the United Way of Greater Houston. In addition to many employees volunteering their time to serve with United Way through board service and committee membership, 45% of our employees made United Way pledges in 2023, with a total of $552,698 pledged by employees across the Greater Houston area.  

  

In addition to volunteering, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation granted $14.8 million in 2023 to support nonprofit organizations focused on increasing community vitality and investments in education.  

  

Indiana Grown Members Connected To Local Food Buyers

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INDIANAPOLIS (April 24, 2024) – Indiana Grown held a member event Tuesday focused on encouraging schools, hospitals, restaurants and more to buy local. The event featured 57 Indiana Grown members who are ready and able to expand into larger markets.

Members who attended the showcase were highlighting their locally grown, raised, processed and crafted items, like wagyu beef, pork, Indiana wine, craft spirits, specialty produce, sauces, spices, coffee and more.

The event featured guests from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky shopping for their specialty store, distribution business, hospital or school cafeteria, restaurant or grocery store.

Isaac Hughes with Ideal Meat & Specialty Foods was looking for unique products from local producers to offer to their customers.

“I love events like this because it gives me an opportunity to see things I normally don’t see and that I would be interested in distributing,” said Hughes. “We also enjoyed visiting with our current business partners and welcomed their suggestions of who to see at the show. This event was a great opportunity for me to connect with Indiana Grown members I might not have known existed.”

Indiana Grown was excited to host this first-time event said Caroline Patrick, Indiana Grown director.

“This brand-new event for Indiana Grown was a huge success and we are so thankful to the many members who attended,” said Patrick. “When expanding your small business, it can be hard to be connected with the right audience and this was a great opportunity for our members and for our food buying attendees to feature locally grown, made and crafted products in their schools, hospitals, restaurants, catering services and more across the state.”

Tamika Catchings with Tea’s Me Café from Indianapolis stated she appreciated her fellow members and Indiana Grown teammates.

“Being an Indiana Grown member for only a year and a half, we were grateful to be invited to this first-ever event,” said Catchings. “Walking around and visiting with other Indiana Grown members has been a huge asset because we can seek other members who want to work with us and leverage both of our products for greater success.”

Jennifer Wiese of BeeFree, whose company was started by a mom looking for gluten free snacks for her son who was diagnosed with Autism, highlighted that this event was a great success.

“We loved the opportunity to introduce our products to new customers, and we love sharing our story that our snacks were created by a mom on a mission and our products are sweetened with honey, contain real ingredients that are the perfect on-the-go snack,” said Wiese.

Companies that attended the showcase are listed below:

  • Daniel’s Vinyard – McCordsville
  • Pig’s Tale Charcuterie – Indianapolis
  • Sip & Share Wines – Indianapolis
  • Marsha’s Specialty Desserts & Tierney’s Catering – Avon
  • 550 Wagyu – Lafayette
  • Owen Valley Winery – Spencer
  • Uncle Al’s Breading & Auntie B’s Custom Blending – Converse
  • Agua Blanca Shrimp – Indianapolis
  • Voils Family Farm – Mitchell
  • Abby’s Elderberry – Otisco
  • Cindy’s Candy Corner – Hymera
  • Bee Great – Churubusco
  • Kim’s Key Lime Products – Indianapolis
  • Little Family Foods – Terre Haute
  • Your Grandpa’s Old Fashioned – Carmel
  • Indiana Soap Company – Greenfield
  • Cute as a Cupcake! Cupcakery & Bake Shop – Merrillville
  • Three Flock Farm – Ellettsville
  • Amish Country Dairy – Shipshewana
  • PopKorn Kernels With A Twist – Bloomington
  • Pa and Ma’s BBQ Sauce – Indianapolis
  • Tulip Tree Creamery – Indianapolis
  • West Fork Whiskey Co. – Indianapolis
  • Spicekick Seasoning – Fishers
  • Fungi Meadows – Logansport
  • Miller’s Orchard – Nappanee
  • Fish Lake Organic – Goshen
  • Little Way Farm and Homestead – Vevay
  • MKONO Farm – Bloomington
  • Needmore Coffee Roasters – Bloomington
  • Garcia’s Gardens – Indianapolis
  • Metal Honey Foods – Indianapolis
  • Pure Memory Water – Indianapolis
  • Risin’ Creek Creamery – Martinsville
  • Linneweber’s Sauce Company – Vincennes
  • Hunt Family Farm – Amboy
  • Brick House Vinaigrettes – Indianapolis
  • Healthy Hoosier Oil – Converse
  • Nature’s Tea Company – Indianapolis
  • Aahaa Chai – Indianapolis
  • Bloomington Farm Stop Collective – Bloomington
  • Celtic Glen Heritage Livestock – Spencer
  • Middle Davids Candles – Franklin
  • Kei2Health – Indianapolis
  • Eat Surreal – Indianapolis
  • Wild Spirit Coffee Co- Bloomfield
  • Slaughter Orchard & Cidery – Bloomington
  • Beehive Body Co – Mount Summit
  • Tea’s Me Cafe – Indianapolis
  • Apricot Sun – Carmel
  • Groomsville Popcorn – Tipton
  • BeeFree – Noblesville
  • Culver Duck – Middlebury
  • Bread & Roses Gardens – Bloomington
  • My Sugar Pie – Zionsville
  • Newfangled Confections – Indianapolis
  • 4 Birds Bakery – Indianapolis

Indiana Grown is excited to continue this showcase into 2025 and beyond.

Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report

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Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report

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Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 26th Drug Take Back Day

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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 26th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.  The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.

Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment.  This program is for liquid and pill medications.  Vaping pens without batteries and vaping cartridges will also be taken.  Needles, new or used, WILL NOT be accepted for disposal.  This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.  Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—pose both potential safety and health hazards.

Once again, the Indiana State Police is pleased to partner with the DEA, and as in the past, unwanted medications may be dropped off at any Indiana State Police Post, except for the Toll Road Post.  The event will be on Saturday, April 27, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The Indiana State Police Post in Putnamville will have their collection on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To locate the State Police Post closest to your home or business, click this link for Indiana State Police on the Map. To find other locations in Indiana or across the U.S. that are participating in the Drug Take Back initiative, click this link to the DEA.

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.

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