Breaking News: Election Commission President Joseph Harrison, Atty. Kicked Off Election Board By Party GOP Chairmen Duckworth

03/09/2024

SUBMITTED BY Johnny Kincaid

Joseph Harrison, Atty. no longer serves on the Vanderburgh County Election Board. We spoke with the Vanderburgh County Clerk Carla Hayden, who verified that she received a letter from local GOP Party Chairman Mike Duckworth on March 1, 2024, informing her that he had relieved the Republican-appointed mender of the Vanderburgh Election Commission Harrison from his board position.

Harrison served as the President of the Vanderburgh County Election Board, which is comprised of the county clerk—one appointee from the Democratic Party, and one appointee from the Republican Party.

Sources tell us that Duckworth did not give a reason for the removal of Joe Harrison as the Board President of the Vanderburgh County Election Commission.

At the last Election Commission Board meeting, the board decided the outcome of a dozen challenges candidates submitted to them by GOP Chairman Mike Duckworth. No reason was given by Mr. Duckworth to Joe Harrison, Atty. why did he take him off the Vanderburgh County Election Board.

Mr. Harrison voted to reject the challenge submitted by local GOP Party Chairman Duckworth to stop Michael Daugherty from being able to run as a Republican as a Precinct Committee and Convention delegate.

Mr. Harrison and Democrat David Shaw, Atty voted to allow Micheal Daugherty to run for Precinct Committee person and Convention Delegate, while the Vanderburgh County Clerk Carla Hayden sided with Duckworth. No reason was given by Mr. Duckworth to Joe Harrison, Atty. why did he take him off the Vanderburgh County Election Board.

This is a developing story with more details to come.

Phone Scammers Portraying Themselves as the Indiana State Police

03/09/2024

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Phone Scammers Portraying Themselves as the
Indiana State Police

March 9, 2024

The Indiana State Police (ISP) has received several concerns from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam. ISP receives numerous reports of phone scams each year, but this particular scam involves using the ISP General Headquarters phone number.

The scammer is using a Caller ID showing “Indiana State Police” with “317-232-8248”. The scammer then identifies him/herself as an Indiana State Police Trooper and tells them their identity has been compromised or stolen. The scammer then asks for personal information to “verify” that the person they are speaking to is actually one in the same.

The ISP does not cold call people and ask for personal or financial information and would like to remind all citizens that phone scammers are persuasive, convincing, and technically savvy. Scammers will often play on your emotions and fears in order to get your personal information and money.

The easiest way to protect yourself from being scammed over the phone is to either ignore unsolicited calls from unknown callers or just hang up when something doesn’t seem right. If you feel as though you have been a victim of a phone scam, immediately report the incident to your local law enforcement agency and alert your bank as soon as possible so the payment can be stopped, if you have provided that type of information.

As a reminder, never give out personal information such as date of birth, social security number, or bank/credit card numbers. Many of these scammers want you to make a hasty decision and may pressure you to get your personal information and/or money.

It is important for everyone to talk to their family about these phone scams and to have a plan in place should a scammer call you or someone you love. Being aware of potential scams is a great first step in protecting yourself from falling victim to one.

FDA RECALLED PRODUCTS

03/09/2024

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Sauce recall, potential foodborne illness – Clostridium botulinum

Cinnamon recall, potential metal contaminant – lead

Bicycles recalled due to fall and injury hazards

Soup recall, may be contaminated with foreign materials

Water heaters recalled due to fire hazard

Chocolate bars recalled, risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction

Eye products recalled due to potential lack of sterility

Mattresses recalled due to suffocation hazard

Lamb and beef recall due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

Toyota to recall 280,663 vehicles in US on concerns over unexpected movement, says NHTSA

Sandwiches, risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction

Enchilada recall, potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Meat Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Vitamins Recalled Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D3

Health, Wellness & Prevention

Processed Foods Linked to multiple health risks, new study Reveals alarming findings

US CDC recommends older Americans should get another COVID shot this spring

Measles Outbreak Alert: Highly contagious disease spreading across the U.S.

Older Americans should get another COVID shot this spring, CDC advisors say

GSK’s injectable HIV drug shows promise over daily pills

Alert: Cereals Contain Cancer-Causing Chemical

More than half the world faces high measles risk

US study uncovers 275 million entirely new genetic variants

Drugmakers deepen efforts to tap into booming market for obesity drugs

Nationwide Food Safety Alert: E. coli Outbreak, multiple states already impacted

US FDA grants accelerated approval for Iovance’s skin cancer cell therapy

U.S. FDA approves AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso-chemo combo

USI Political Science, Public Administration and Philosophy Departments to host annual Law Day 2024

03/09/2024

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The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts is excited to host the annual Law Day at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 in Carter Hall, made possible byÂ Appeals on Wheels.Â TheÂ Appeals on WheelsÂ program takes Indiana Court of Appeals across the Hoosier state to hear cases in communities outside Indianapolis.

“Regardless of major or programs, we are all part of the same political community and all have an interest in good government,” said Nicholas LaRowe, Associate Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Coordinator.

This year, the Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments for the case Vlietstra v. State (Indiana).

A jury convicted Vlietstra of Level 5 felony burglary and Vlietstra admitted to being a habitual offender.Â On appeal, Vlietstra argues that the trial court improperly took judicial notice of and relied upon suppression proceedings in a pending case in Porter County. Vlietstra additionally asserts that certain evidence admitted at trial over his objection should have been excluded.Â Vlietstra further claims that the State failed to present sufficient evidence to support his burglary conviction.

Following the arguments there will be a brief Q&A with the audience. At 12:45 p.m. a special recording of theÂ WNINÂ programÂ Shively and ShouldersÂ with special guests Judge Melissa May, Judge Leanna Weissmann and Judge Elaine Brown will be done at USI.

Help support Susan G. Komen’s fight against breast cancer

03/09/2024

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Help support Susan G. Komen’s fight against breast cancer

MARCH 09, 2024

International Women’s Day is powered by the collective action of all. Today, we want to thank our Indiana community for showing up in big ways to help support Susan G. Komen’s fight against breast cancer.

You empower us, and we’re here to empower you with education and support at every step along the way of your breast health journey.

Patient Care Center

Komen’s Patient Care Center is dedicated to helping patients and working to achieve health equity.

The Patient Care Center provides timely, accurate breast health and breast cancer information, services, and resources. Our navigators offer free, personalized navigation services to patients, caregivers, and family members. Komen’s Patient Care Center can help you with:

Education and Information

Emotional Support

Screening and Diagnostics

Financial Assistance

Do you need help? We’re here for you. Call 1-877-465-6636 or email helpline@komen.org to get started. The Helpline is available Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. 7 p.m. (ET) and Friday, 9 a.m. 6 p.m. (ET).

Patient-Centered Research Programs

A complex problem like breast cancer won’t be solved with just one approach.

We’re funding innovative research projects, convening experts and patients to tackle big issues, and conducting our own studies. The patient’s voice is central to our work as we ask big questions and seek out the answers that will save lives and end breast cancer forever

ShareForCures

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research

Big Data For Breast Cancer

We’ve made great progress, but our work will not be done until no one dies from breast cancer. Become an advocate in Science to help bring the patient’s voice to research.

Ending breast cancer needs all of us.

No matter who you are or where you live, breast cancer may touch your life.

Please visit https://www.komen.org/community/Indiana to learn more about how you can show your love for the Indiana breast cancer community.

With gratitude,
Jennifer Milewski, Executive Director, Indiana & Kentucky
Stephen Hunt, Executive Director, Indianapolis
Lori Mitchell, Development Manager, IN & KY

Red Cross Asks You To TEST Your Smoke Alarms

03/09/2024

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Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend

Working smoke alarms cut the risk of home fire deaths in half

[MARCH 7, 2024] — Daylight saving time begins on March 10 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working.

“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to get out,” said Jorge Martinez, CEO of, the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. “Every second counts when there’s a home fire and the sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get to a safer place. When you turn your clocks forward this weekend, test your smoke alarms too to help prevent a tragedy in your home.”

Over the past year, local Red Cross volunteers responded to help nearly 5,800 people in Pennsylvania affected by more than 1,400 home fires, which account for most of the about 65,000 disasters that the Red Cross responds to annually across the country.

SMOKE ALARMS When turning your clocks forward this weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. Visit redcross.org/fire for more information, including an escape plan to create and practice with your family, or download the free Red Cross Emergency app by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores.

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas.
Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. Components such as sensors can become less sensitive over time. Follow your alarm’s manufacturer instructions.
Practice your two-minute home fire escape plan. Make sure everyone in your household can get out in less than two minutes — the amount of time you may have to escape a burning home before it’s too late.
Include at least two ways to get out of every room and select a meeting spot at a safe distance away from your home, such as your neighbor’s home or landmark like a specific tree in your front yard, where everyone can meet.

IF YOU NEED HELP If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one, the Red Cross may be able to help. Visit SoundTheAlarm.org/GreaterPA for help.

HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN SAVES LIVES Since October 2014, the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, working with community partners, has saved at least 2,030 lives by educating families about fire safety, helping them create escape plans and installing free smoke alarms across the country. To learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved, visit SoundTheAlarm.org/GreaterPA.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or follow us on social media.

Indiana Tourism Association Hosts Annual Conference in Evansville

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Evansville, IN – March 7, 2024 – The Indiana Tourism Association will convene its annual conference, scheduled March 11 – 13, 2024, at Bally’s Casino and Hotel in Evansville. The conference will bring together over 250 Indiana tourism professionals for three days of networking and learning opportunities. 2024 marks the first time this event has ever been hosted in Evansville.

The conference covers a variety of tourism and hospitality topics with renowned presenters scheduled to appear. The opening keynote session on Tuesday, March 12 will feature award-winning author and storyteller Philip Gulley, who will share stories of finding beauty in the ordinary throughout Indiana. Other highlights include Elaine Bedel, President & CEO of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC), who will update attendees on the latest statewide marketing efforts. Networking and breakout sessions will cover a large range of topics, from the history of Indiana tourism to event marketing and sales strategies.

The Indiana Tourism Association Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday night at Bally’s Riverfront Event Center, where leaders will be recognized for their contributions to the tourism industry in Indiana.

“We are thrilled to host this year’s Indiana Tourism Conference in Evansville,” said Carrie Lambert, Executive Director for the Indiana Tourism Association. “Evansville offers a rich combination of attractions, culture, and hospitality, making it the perfect backdrop for our gathering of tourism professionals. We look forward to exploring all that Evansville has to offer and engaging in discussions that will further elevate Indiana’s tourism landscape.”

REND COLLECTIVE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF CAMPFIRE TOURS TO THE OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA IN APRIL

03/09/2024

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REND COLLECTIVE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF CAMPFIRE

TOURS TO THE OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA IN APRIL

TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024, AT 10 AM

Evansville, IN – March 8, 2024 – Christian folk-rock worship band, Rend Collective, is celebrating 10 years of their album Campfire, with a new tour, Rend Collective: Campfire Tour. The band will perform at Old National Events Plaza on April 20, 2024. Fans can pick up tickets now through March 10^th at 11:59 PM during the venue presale by using code CAMPFIRE at Ticketmaster.com.

Taking on the moniker “Purveyors of Good News,” Ireland-hailing Rend Collective barrels down the road of authenticity and simple old-fashioned Gospel. Grown away from industry or formula, each song they release is deeply connected to the band’s roots in missional community – a group of people, or extended family, who are united through Christian community around a common service and witness to a particular neighborhood or network of relationships – much like the band themselves.

Campfire was the third album by Rend Collective, released in 2013. The band notes, “It feels like just yesterday that we brought our instruments to a chilly Northern Irish beach and sang around the campfire with a few of our friends. We had no idea we were standing at the edge of a global worship movement!”

In celebration of the Campfire decade anniversary, the band is performing a completely different kind of show with all the cozy campfire feelings and folksy nostalgia of that era, plus all the new classics they’ve written since. The Rend Collective: Campfire Tour is praised as a completely different live performance – even if you’ve seen it 10 times already this year – you haven’t seen this!

Fans can learn more about Rend Collective at www.rendcollective.com.

Ticket Information:

What: Rend Collective: Campfire Tour

When: Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM

Where: Old National Events Plaza | 715 Locust Street | Evansville, IN 47708

Tickets: Tickets start at $21.00 plus applicable fees and tax.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office.

About Old National Events Plaza

Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is Evansville, Indiana’s premier convention center and largest live entertainment theatre. Housing a spacious 2,500-seat theatre, 38,000 square- feet of column-free exhibit space, a beautiful 14,000 square-foot ballroom, and 12,00 square feet of meeting space, Old National Events Plaza hosts a variety of events. The venue offers easy scheduling, one-stop-shop services, and in-house catering and audio-visual services.For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.

About ASM Global

ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.com.

Vanderburgh County Marriage Licenses Issued

03/09/2024

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Vanderburgh County Marriage Licenses Issued

Vanderburgh County Marriage Licenses Issued

Bally’s Kansas City Announces Parking Packages for Upcoming Events at CPKC Stadium

03/09/2024

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KANSAS CITY, MO – 3/7/2024 – Bally’s Kansas City announced it will offer 200 event dining/ parking packages for select dates that coincide with Kansas City Current home matches and events at CPKC Stadium.

On these dates, only pre-paid package purchasers and casino guests will be allowed to park in the garage on Bally’s Kansas City’s property. (200 dedicated spots).

Event attendees can purchase pre-paid packages by reserving at Chickie’s and Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar on www.ballyskansascity.com. The $75 pre-paid package includes reserved garage parking and a $25 dining credit to Chickie’s and Pete’s at Bally’s Kansas City. The dining/parking packages are limited to 200 spots and will be on a first-come, first served basis, so early purchase is highly encouraged.

Bally Rewards Members continue to receive free parking seven days a week but are encouraged to have their Bally Rewards Card ready upon arrival at the property on these event dates to ensure a smooth parking experience.

“Enhance your event experience with our convenient and enjoyable pre-paid packages,” said Troy Davis, General Manager and Vice President. “With the limited availability of only 200 parking spaces in our parking garage, we encourage guests to secure their spot in advance, ensuring a hassle-free parking experience while demonstrating our commitment to our neighbors at CPKC Stadium. Plus, it’s the perfect opportunity to elevate your visit, savor delicious food, and make the most of your time with us.”

For more information about purchasing a dining parking package or to learn more about Bally’s Kansas City, visit www.ballyskansascity.com.