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Cops Cycling for Survivors arriving in Princeton on Monday evening, will be joined by EPD Officer Jack Spencer

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The Cops Cycling for Survivors group will arrive at the Princeton Red Cross Mondayuser30769-1437424785-media1_d9ddde_240_143_PrsMe_night around 6:00pm. The red Cross is located at 312 W. State St.
The group is on a statewide bicycle tour that raises awareness of fallen law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty and their survivors. The group raises money to support the survivors with emotional and financial needs.
The group rides 1,000 miles in 13 days and visits with the survivors of fallen officers as they tour the state. EPD Officer Jack Spencer will be joining the group for the next several days of the ride.
The group will spend Monday night in Princeton and share a meal with the survivors of Oakland City Police Officer, Michael Deno. Officer Deno was killed in the line of duty on February 29, 2000.

This year’s ride pays special tribute to the four Indiana law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2014.

The 2014 Roll Call of Heroes:

Deputy Sheriff Jacob Daniel Calvin
Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, IN
EOW: Saturday, June 28, 2014
Cause of Death: Automobile accident

Officer Perry W. Renn
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, IN
EOW: Saturday, July 5, 2014
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Patrolman Jeffrey Brady Westerfield
Gary Police Department, IN
EOW: Sunday, July 6, 2014
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Patrolman II Nickolaus E. Schultz
Merrillville Police Department, IN
EOW: Sunday, September 7, 2014
Cause of Death: Gunfire

 

LIGHTWIRE THEATER – “A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS”

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 7:00 PM TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 24 AT 10 AM

Evansville, IN – Lightwire Theater is coming back to Victory Theatre and bringing their “Very Electric Christmas” tour to Evansville just in time for the Holiday Season.

Lightwire Theater has been featured as semi-finalists on America’s Got Talent (season 7) and is internationally recognized for their signature brand of electroluminescent artistry and poignant storytelling. Based in New Orleans, Lightwire Theater continues to create and deliver innovative theatrical experiences to audiences worldwide.

Tickets for Lightwire Theater start at $25.00.

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For more information about the Victory Theatre, visit:

www.victorytheatre.com www.facebook.com/VictoryTheatre www.twitter.com/Victory_Theatre

Tickets may be purchased at Ford Center Ticket Office, www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745- 3000.

Knife Wielding Man Robs St. Joe Shaved Ice

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On Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 3:48pm the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to St. Joe Shaved Ice at 2640 N. St. Joe Avenue in reference to a robbery that had just taken place.

Three employees (who were all inside the business at the time of the robbery) reported that a male suspect armed with a knife entered from the rear of the business. The suspect then took an undetermined amount of cash from the register.

The suspect fled the area in a black passenger car. The suspect was described as a white male in his mid to late 40s, wearing a hat, sunglasses, a black shirt and shorts. The investigation is ongoing.

Pictured above: Stock photo of St. Joe Shaved Ice located at 2640 N. St. Joe Avenue

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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The storm’s aftermath

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While the month of July is typically welcomed for its warmer temperatures and bright, sunny days, this July has been quite the opposite. Weeks of rain have saturated the ground and locally, Hoosiers are dealing with the devastating effects of flooding.

 

Natural disasters are unavoidable, but because we have no control over them, it can also be difficult to plan for them. In the aftermath of a storm, people are often unsure where to turn, but thankfully, there are resources available.

 

Hoosiers that sustained damage from severe storms and flooding, which is not covered by insurance, can report damage online by visiting the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) website at in.gov/dhs/. This applies to homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit organizations. Towards the middle of the page, you will see a section titled “Featured Topics.” Within that section, you can click on “Report Damage from Severe Weather, Flooding – June 7 and continuing.”

 

This will take you to a form where you will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number and the type of damage the property has sustained. Losses can include structural damage to homes and loss of personal property. While filling out this form is not an application for any assistance program, it does help our local emergency management agencies as well as the IDHS with preliminary damage assessments and to determine if federal assistance can be pursued.

 

If you have any questions about filling out this form, please do not hesitate to contact my office. You may also direct questions to our local emergency management agencies in Pike, Spencer and Warrick counties. Their contact information is as follows:

 

 

This information can also be found by visiting www.in.gov/dhs/2797.htm.

 

During this difficult time for many families, there are unfortunately members of our society who prey on situations just like this. As the community begins to repair and rebuild, please be aware that not everyone is who they say they are and scammers are often not too far behind a big storm. The Indiana Attorney General has already received around 390 complaints related to home improvements and repairs.

 

When looking for a contractor or tree trimmer to help clean up the mess, there are a few pieces of advice that the Better Business Bureau suggests you keep in mind. For instance, do not pay for work in advance. Any contractor who insists that you pay the full price, or even half, upfront may be a red flag. When it comes time to sign a contract, read all of the fine print and be sure you understand exactly what you are signing. Most importantly, take time to shop around and avoid making quick decisions out of desperation. Scammers will often use high-pressure sales tactics to get you to sign a contract right away.

 

As summer continues, we will undoubtedly get more storms and even more rain. Please stay tuned for my next column regarding severe weather safety and preparedness tips.

Governor Pence Statement on Proposed EPA Stream Protection Rule

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Indianapolis – In response to the Obama Administration’s proposed new rules for streams in and around coal mining operations, Governor Pence issued the following statement.

“The Obama Administration is continuing its war on coal with its latest proposed rule.  The impact of their policies, including the proposed Stream Protection Rule, will be significant here in Indiana, home to a 300-year supply of coal and 26,000 Hoosiers who are directly and indirectly employed by the industry.  An all-of-the-above energy strategy must include coal, which has historically provided Indiana with low-cost, reliable electricity.

“Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources was excluded from the rule-making process for the Stream Protection Rule.  Despite their attempts to ignore the input of the states, we will work with stakeholders to submit comments to the Environmental Protection Agency so that Indiana’s voice can be heard, and I urge the Administration to conscientiously consider the input from all stakeholders to ensure that the final rule properly balances all interests, both economic and environmental.”

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KOHL’S AND ST. MARY’S TO SPONSOR “CELEBRATE SAFETY WITH THE EVANSVILLE OTTERS”

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Kohl’s Department Stores to donate $63,841 to St. Mary’s Children’s Services
for Helmet and Car Seat Safety

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep kids safe, St. Mary’s Children’s Services and Kohl’s Department Stores are once again teaming up to sponsor “Celebrate Safety with the Evansville Otters” on Friday, August 7 at Bosse Field. The Otters will host the Southern Illinois Miners at 6:35 p.m.

Tickets are now available. You can pick-up your free tickets to the Otters game, courtesy of St. Mary’s and Kohl’s, at St. Mary’s Center for Children or at Kohl’s locations in Evansville. The first 500 kids through the gates, age 12 and under, will receive a free bike helmet. The Evansville Bicycle Club will fit the helmets for the kids.

There will be excitement throughout the evening, as St. Mary’s LifeFlight helicopter will land in the outfield at Bosse Field to deliver the baseball for the ceremonial first pitch. Make sure you stay for a special fireworks display after the game.

As the lead agency for SAFE KIDS Vanderburgh and Warrick County, and the area’s only verified Pediatric Trauma Center, St. Mary’s is committed to the safety of children in the Tri-State area.

For the past ten years, Kohl’s Department Stores has partnered with St. Mary’s to develop a program to Keep Kids Safe. “Celebrate Safety with the Evansville Otters” is a safety event and the kickoff for this year’s program.

Kohl’s Department Stores, through the Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, will present St. Mary’s with a check for $63,841 during the seventh-inning stretch of the Otters game. The donation was collected from Kohl’s stores in the Evansville area and will be used throughout the next year to educate children and their caregivers on ways to stay safe.

“St. Mary’s has been able to fulfill our Mission through trusted partnerships, including the Kohl’s & St. Mary’s Keep Kids Safe Program. We are grateful to Kohl’s for their support as we educate thousands of children in our community on leading safe lives,” said Keith Jewell, President of St. Mary’s Health.

Since 2006, Kohl’s has donated more than $700,000 to St. Mary’s Children’s Services. Kohl’s commitment to St. Mary’s Children’s Services is made possible through the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program. Through this initiative, Kohl’s sells $5 books and plush toys, where 100 percent of net profit benefits children’s health and education programs nationwide, including hospital partnerships like this one. Kohl’s has raised more than $274 million through this merchandise program. In addition to the merchandise program, Kohl’s Cares features the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program, which last year recognized more than 2,500 young volunteers with more than $400,000 in scholarships and prizes. Through the Kohl’s Associates in Action volunteer program, more than 834,000 associates have donated more than 3.2 million hours of their time since 2001, and Kohl’s has donated more than $79 million to youth-focused nonprofit organizations. Kohl’s also offers fundraising gift cards for schools and youth-serving organizations. For more information, visit www.Kohls.com/Cares .

For more information about the “Celebrate Safety with the Evansville Otters” event, please call Adam Trinkel, Annual Giving and Grants Coordinator for St. Mary’s Health Foundation, at 812.485.4730.

Fiscal Year Closeout Shows Indiana Continues to Run on Solid Fiscal Ground

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Governor Mike Pence joined State Auditor Suzanne Crouch today to discuss the State’s fiscal condition following the close of Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 2015).  They released the State’s 2015 Closeout Report, which highlights Indiana’s accomplishments in the last two years under the 2013 biennial budget and demonstrates Indiana’s sound fiscal health.

 

The report shows the State ended FY 2015 with a structural surplus of $210 million, despite revenue shortfalls. Reserves are the second highest ever in Indiana, at more than $2.14 billion. Indiana’s total revenue growth in FY 2015 is $274 million above the most recent, downward revised forecast and $496 million above actual revenue collected in FY 2014.

 

“We’ve closed the books on our fiscal year and the results are encouraging,” said Governor Pence. “Over the last two years, we invested in Hoosier priorities while living within our means. From increases in funding for infrastructure, child protection, and education to enacting the largest state tax cut in Indiana history, we put Hoosiers and their families first. In the coming years, we remain optimistic and will work tirelessly to ensure both that the needs of Hoosiers are met and Indiana remains the fiscal envy of the nation.”

 

The Governor’s first budget in 2013 included fiscal years 2014 and 2015. Among accomplishments during that time, the State enacted the largest state tax cut in Indiana history, invested $420 million each year in new road and infrastructure projects, set aside $10 million for the first-ever state-funded pre-K program in Indiana and another $10 million for adoption subsidies for parents who faced financial challenges meeting the needs of their adopted children. In addition, without spending any money from General Fund Tax Revenue, Indiana launched Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) 2.0 and has enrolled nearly 290,000 Hoosiers in this market-based, consumer-driven health care plan.

 

Indiana remains fiscally strong and is one of only eleven states in the nation to maintain a triple-A credit rating with all three major credit rating agencies. The state also further strengthened its fiscal position by saving $13 million in debt service payments in FY 2015 by paying off debt for the Miami Correctional facility.

 

“Governor Pence and I are able to tout this positive news because of the hard-working Hoosiers who contribute to our State at every level,” Auditor Suzanne Crouch said. “Taxpayers grant elected officials a great deal of trust, and we at the Statehouse take that trust seriously. The mission of the Auditor’s Office is to ensure that each tax dollar is accounted for and spent prudently and conservatively in order to best serve all the citizens of Indiana.”

 

The Governor signed into law the biennial budget for fiscal years 2016-2017 on May 7 of this year. The budget is honestly balanced, holds the line on spending, reduces state debt and maintains reserves while also making historic investments in education, innovation and reform.

 

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