Jason Gerteisen Files Challenge to Amy Canterbury’s Candidacy for County Commissioner District Three
Evansville, IN – This past Friday, Jason Gerteisen officially filed a challenge to Amy Canterbury’s candidacy for County Commissioner District Three. The challenge is based on Canterbury’s voting record, which shows that Canterbury voted in the Democrat Primary in 2022.
In support of this challenge, Mr. Gerteisen stated, “Our country needs patriots to step forward to work on real problems with strong conservative solutions. Too many times have I seen the inner-workings of party politics get in the way of protecting the American way of life. Chairman Duckworth should not undermine Republican office holders that have proven their value, while also not fitting new candidates with seats that would strengthen our party and community.â€
Gerteisen emphasized the importance of having candidates who align with the values of the Republican Party and who can effectively represent the residents of District Three and Vanderburgh County. He emphasized the need for individuals who are committed to addressing the pressing issues facing the community and who will uphold the conservative principles that are integral to the Republican Party’s platform.
Gerteisen concluded by affirming his dedication to the constituents of District Three and his commitment to ensuring that the upcoming election offers voters a clear choice between candidates who embody the values of the Republican Party.
Join IDEM for a Recycling Roundtable Discussion Today
New format and more networking opportunities in 2024.
Let’s celebrate your accomplishments and milestones and learn more about Indiana’s E-cycle program.
The Indiana Recycling Roundtable Discussions are a series of quarterly meetings to discuss issues, share resources, and find solutions to current challenges facing recyclers and Indiana’s recycling industry. The purpose is to facilitate solutions to help Indiana meet its goal of a 50% recycling rate while helping to spur economic growth in recycling markets.Â
Recycling stakeholders across Indiana are invited to attend, including solid waste haulers, municipalities, recyclers, manufacturers, composters, educational institutions, non-profit advocacy groups, solid waste management districts, environmental contractors, industry groups, and others.Â
Join us on Wednesday, March 20 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
via MS Teams for a Recycling Roundtable Discussion
on Indiana’s E-cycle program.Â
Evansville Rescue Mission is honored to announce a gift of $250,000.00
The Evansville Rescue Mission is honored to announce a gift of $250,000.00 from Crossroads Christan Church for the Safe and Sound Campaign to establish the Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and Children. This remarkable donation exemplifies the church’s commitment to our community’s most vulnerable. According to ERM’s President / CEO, Tracy Gorman, “We hope this inspiring investment sparks conversions in other local churches to participate in this campaign. Together, we can create a safer, brighter future for women and children in need.
Thank you, Crossroads Christian Church, for leading by example.â€
The Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and Children will be a 125-bed facility located at 1400 Professional Blvd. on Evansville’s East Side when completed in early-2025. Currently, the Evansville Rescue Mission is leading a campaign to raise $9,000,000.00 (nine million dollars) to launch the Center. Once completed, the facility will house single women and women with children; offer full programming and case management; provide a daycare; offer a teaching kitchen, hair salon, fitness room, and a chapel. The construction work currently underway is being completed by ARC Contractors, and the project is being managed by LA+D Architects.
Kyle Gorman, Execu?ve Director of Advancement said, “Many of the women and children we will ultimately serve are somewhat invisible to the community right now. They’re living in cars, cheap motel rooms, abandoned houses, and in many cases, moving nightly from place to place.
The Center for Women and Children will offer these people safety, stability, and perhaps most importantly, a place where they are seen and are no longer invisible.â€
To learn more about the Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and Children, and to donate to the
Safe and Sound Campaign, please visit www.EvansvilleRescueMission.org.
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For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Kyle Gorman, ERM’s Executive
Director of Advancement at 812-962-6714. Please use the logo at the top of this page.
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“Stories of Resistance” – Celebrate Black History Month at WPL
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USI events and updates for the week of 2/19/2024
Now through April
The newly remodeled USI Dental Clinic has openings for new and returning patients
One of the best-kept secrets at USI is the state-of-the-art Dental Clinic, where the community, faculty, and students can receive assessments, dental hygiene care, and radiographs. This facility is newly remodeled and is currently accepting appointments for new and returning patients. Through April, appointment times are 8 a.m., 1 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Friday, February 23
2024 USI M. Edward Jones Engagement Award open for nominations
USI Outreach and Engagement is now accepting nominations for the 2024 M. Edward Jones Engagement Award through Friday, February 23.
February 28
USI Romain College of Business to host Azzip Pizza co-CEO Andy Niemeier
The USI Romain College of Business will present “Ready for Change: Adapting to the Marketplace and Lessons Learned in Azzip’s Journey†with Andy Niemeier, co-CEO of Azzip Pizza at noon on Wednesday, February 28. The presentation will take place in the Business and Engineering Center, BE0035, and is open to the public at no charge.
February 28
USI to host second annual Be a Teacher Day
The USI Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education is hosting its second annual Be a Teacher Day on Wednesday, February 28 on the USI campus. The event will highlight the importance of the profession of education, allow students to meet current teaching professionals and teacher education students, as well as ask questions about the profession.
February 28
USI presents “Teach Like a Rockstar” with Hal Bowman
The USI Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education is offering a free professional development opportunity for local teachers, administrators and students with an interest in teaching on Wednesday, February 28 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.
March 9, 10, 12 and 27
USI faculty to present on eclipses ahead of Solarpalooza
Dr. Kent Scheller, Professor of Physics, will present Eclipses and Humans: Science, Shock, and Awe ahead of the University of Southern Indiana’s Solarpalooza event, happening Sunday and Monday, April 7-8 on campus.
March 15
USI 26th annual Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Symposium happening on March 15
Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, NP will be the presenter at USI’s 26th annual Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Symposium on Friday, March 15.
March 21
USI to honor Disability Awareness Month with a presentation by the blind paralympic swimmer, a movie screening
The USI Disability Resources Office, in collaboration with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Coordinator) Office, is proud to welcome Tucker Dupree, Paralympic Swimmer, to campus in recognition of Disability Awareness Month. Dupree will present from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on campus.
March 23
Southern Indiana Dance Marathon returns for 12th year
Southern Indiana Dance Marathon will return to USI for its 12th year on Saturday, March 23 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. Participants will be on their feet for 12 hours straight to raise money and awareness for Riley Hospital for Children. This year’s event will begin at noon on Saturday, March 23, and continue until midnight on Sunday, March 24.
April 3
USI Nursing Leadership Conference happening on April 3
Steve Gutzler, President of Leadership Quest, a Seattle-based Leadership Development company, will be the presenter at USI’s 21st annual Nursing Leadership Conference on April 3. His most recent book, Lead with No Fear, provides practical and thought-provoking strategies for exceptional leadership and growing leaders at every level.
April 17
USI conference focuses on healthcare research, evidence-based practice
A former member of the USI Nursing faculty will be the keynote speaker at the 28th annual USI Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Performance Improvement in Healthcare Conference, slated for Wednesday, April 17 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West.
Reducing court delays due to mental health evals
by Wendy McNamara
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This session, I’m working on legislation aimed at alleviating delays when it comes to determining a defendant’s competency to stand trial. The process of determining an individual’s competency to stand trial is among the top concerns of Indiana’s criminal justice system. Often, defendants facing misdemeanors and level 6 felonies spend more time waiting to be deemed ready to face court than they would in jail after sentencing, which not only hurts their chances of rehabilitation, but also bogs down our state’s judicial resources. The goal of my legislation is to speed up the process for the victim and the accused. |
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A defendant must be considered competent, or able to understand court proceedings, before a trial begins. Determining a defendant’s competence to stand trial may require multiple mental health examinations, which may be requested by either the defense or the prosecution. According to data collected by the Indiana Supreme Court, for 1,629 competency cases heard in the state between 2018 and 2022, the average time between when a defendant is charged and when a competency hearing is scheduled is 348 days. The length of time these defendants, especially those charged with low-level offenses, spend in jail waiting for a hearing is dictated by the availability of qualified mental health professionals. This bill will update the competency process and alleviate the burden on our criminal justice system. House Bill 1238 would streamline the mental health exam requirements to help expedite justice. For Level 6 felonies, which are the lowest, only one competency evaluation would be required instead of two. Additional evaluations may be requested by the defense or prosecution. However, the bill would maintain two to three evaluations for level 1 through level 5 felonies, which are more serious. |
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Currently, the list of professionals who can determine an individual’s competency are limited to psychiatrists, physicians and psychologists – all professions experiencing workforce shortages. To help, the bill would expand the list to include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with a certification in psychiatric nursing or physician assistants specializing in psychiatry and mental health.A court would also be allowed to dismiss criminal charges against an individual if it is determined they would not regain competency, including after six months of mental health treatment. A judge would be allowed to dismiss if the defendant has certain diagnoses impacting their ability to assist with or understand court proceedings, such as Alzheimer’s, dementia or a traumatic brain injury. As chair of the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code, I’m encouraged by the support for this bill including from the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, the Indiana Public Defender Council, the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association and the Coalition of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. HB 1238 now heads to the Senate for further consideration. To follow the bill and watch session live, visit iga.in.gov. |
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Vincennes University Robotics Competition Scrimmage
Vincennes University’s Center for Applied Robotics and Automation (CARA) is hosting the VU Robotics Competition Scrimmage. It is the first-ever scrimmage event on the Vincennes Campus for teams of high school students in Southern Indiana. The scrimmage is preparation for a FIRST Indiana Robotics district event at Washington (Ind.) High School March 28-30.
FIRST Robotics Competitions combine the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited time, and resources, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. The sports-like challenges build self-confidence and problem-solving skills.
The VU Robotics Competition Scrimmage is an opportunity for teams to test their robot on the playing field, receive design feedback from faculty in VU’s Advanced Manufacturing Robotics and Mechatronics degree program, tour the College of Technology, and learn more about VU’s robust technology offerings that will allow the students to transform their interest in robotics into a fulfilling career path.
Robotics teams of high school students from southern Indiana, VU College of Technology faculty, and VU students. VU CARA Director Kimberly Wright is available for interviews.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, 10 a.m. (ET
Vincennes University, Vincennes Campus, Student Recreation Center, 1600 Short St., Vincennes, IN 47591
USI visits Morehead State Tuesday Eagles finish road swing at WIU Saturday​​​​​​​
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball begins the second half of its road swing Tuesday with a visit to Ohio Valley Conference front running Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. (CT).
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The Screaming Eagles’ road swing comes to a conclusion Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with a trip to Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois.
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Fans can track your Eagles all season by visiting the schedule on USIScreamingEagles.com for links to follow all of the action on the ESPN+, ESPN 97.7FM (http://listentotheref.com), and 95.7FM The Spin (http://957thespin.com/).
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USI (7-20, 4-10 OVC) are 0-2 in the first half of the road trip, falling at the University of Tennessee at Martin, 77-68, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 82-68, last week. USI sophomore guard/forward AJ Smith (Edwardsville, Illinois) led the Eagles with 21.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game last week. Junior guard Jeremiah Hernandez (Chicago, Illinois) followed with 17.0 points per outing.
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For the season, Hernandez leads USI with 16.6 points per game this season, 20.4 points per contest in the OVC. Smith follows Hernandez with 13.6 points and a team-best 9.1 rebounds per outing, while posting a team-high 11 double-doubles.
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USI has four games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season, three in February and one in March. The Eagles, currently eighth in the OVC, have two on the road and at home in the final two weeks as they fight for a spot in the league’s post-season tournament at the Ford Center March 6-9.
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The MSU Eagles (20-7, 11-3 OVC) holds a slim one-game lead in the OVC after stumbling twice last week. MSU, despite losing two-straight, has won seven of its last nine games.
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The MSU Eagles got the better of the USI Screaming Eagles in January, winning 81-70 at Screaming Eagles Arena. Hernandez led USI with 30 points in the loss. MSU also leads the all-time series with USI, 3-0.
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The Leathernecks of WIU (17-10, 10-4 in the OVC), who stayed in the race for the OVC regular season title after posting a pair of wins last week, are hosting MSU Thursday before welcoming the Screaming Eagles. WIU has won three of its last five games after Saturday.
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WIU took the first meeting of the season with USI, 73-68, at Screaming Eagles Arena. USI had three players in double-digits, led by the 26 points from Hernandez. The Leathernecks lead the series with USI, 4-1.
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Following the conclusion of the four-game road swing, the Eagles finish the 2023-24 regular season by hosting Lindenwood University February 29 and Southeast Missouri State University March 2 at Screaming Eagles Arena.
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Tickets for the final homestand of the season are on sale and can be purchased by visiting the USI Ticket Office on-line. For more information, call the USI Ticket Office at 812-465-1189.
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CreatINg Places: Brothers 2 Brothers United
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Founded in 2019, Brothers 2 Brothers United(B2B), a not-for-profit organization located in Muncie, is working to connect young men between the ages of 8-18 with mentors and social outlets to positively impact their lives. A conversation between friends resulted in a car ride to a dilapidated building on the east side of Muncie, which in turn solidified the vision for something prosperous in the neighborhood where Melvin Kelly grew up in (and where he still lives today). His personal life experience coming up in a poverty-stricken, single-parent household motivated Kelly to better his community with a focus on young men. After telling his wife on many occasions about the many needs of the community, he decided to take her advice of “either do something about it or shut up.” He believes that helping young men understand their value and importance is a key step in changing the lives and the overall narrative of young Black men.
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