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THUNDERBOLTS EXTEND POINT STREAK TO 6 GAMES, FALL IN OVERTIME TO BULLS

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Evansville, In.:  The goaltenders stole the show in more ways than one on Friday night at Ford Center, highlighted by the Thunderbolts’ first-ever goalie fight, and the Bulls’ goaltenders allowing only one goal on 47 shots as Evansville fell 2-1 in overtime.  The Thunderbolts’ next home game at Ford Center will be on Saturday, January 24th against the Quad City Storm at 3:00pm CT.
                Evansville grabbed the first lead of the game only 5:42 in, as Scott Kirton deflected a shot on a power play to make it 1-0 Evansville, assisted by Tyson Gilmour and Keanan Stewart.  In the second period, Drake Glover tied the game 1-1 for the Bulls, scoring on a back-door pass from Danny Weight on the rush.  Shortly after the Bulls tied it, Kristian Stead was run by Birmingham’s CJ Walker, drawing a response from Evansville skaters as well as Stead himself, his involvement drawing the attention of Bulls goaltender Hayden Stewart at the other end of the ice, and both goaltenders decided to duke it out at center ice in the Thunderbolts’ first-ever goalie fight which saw Stead knock Stewart to the ice three times.  The game remained tied 1-1 despite the Thunderbolts outshooting Birmingham 26 to 9 since the goalie fight, before the Bulls won the game in overtime on a power play goal by Weight at 1:32, as the Bulls’ goaltending tandem of Stewart and Talor Joseph stole the game for Birmingham.
                Kirton scored the lone goal for Evansville, Stead stopped 9 of 10 shots on goal to start the game, and Cody Karpinski stopped 12 of 13 shots faced in relief.  The Thunderbolts and Bulls meet again on Friday, January 30th at the Pelham Civic Complex, with Birmingham leading the regular season series 3-2.

Johnson Breaks Women’s Indoor 400m Record at PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic

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LOUISVILLE – University of Evansville junior Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind./Reitz) reset her own indoor 400 meter dash program record on Friday to earn one of two second place finishes, highlighting the Aces’ day at the PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic.

Sprints and Hurdles
Women
In addition to her two second place finishes, Johnson finished fifth in the 60 meter hurdles to record top three times in program history in three different events on the day. Johnson’s mark of 56.99 the 400 meters was a program record, while her time of 25.25 seconds in the 200 meter dash was second in program history and her mark of 9.67 in the 60 meter hurdles was good for third in program hsitory. Freshman Mya Baker (Noblesville, Ind./Noblesville) also had a strong day, placing sixth in the 60 meter dash a time of 8.04. Josie Seehafer (Inver Grove Heights, Minn/Eagan) made her collegiate track debut by competing in three events, including an eighth place finish in the 60 meter dash at 8.17 seconds. Lissa Willis (Vincennes, Ind./Vincennes Rivet) finished just behind Johnson in the 60 meter hurdles, placing sixth with a personal best of 9.75.

Men
In the 60-meter dash, Connor Shin (Bloomington, Ind./Bloomington North) paced three Aces to finish sixth at 7.12 seconds. Shin also placed sixth as the top Evansville finisher in the 200 meters, recording a time of 22.69. In the 400 meters, Myles Terry (Evansville, Ind./Evansville North) led the way for UE in the 400 meters with a seventh place finish and a time of 50.91.

In the 60 meter hurdles, a trio of freshmen – Brody Riggs (Fort Branch, Ind./Gibson Southern), Josiah Hoehn (Hazel Crest, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor), and Tristin DeTalente (Evansville, Ind./Evansville North) – placed seventh, ninth and tenth, respectively.

Evansville 4×400 meter relay team of Shin, Hoehn, Tommaso Losma (Lombardia, Italy Liceo Scientifico David Maria Turoldo, Zogno (Bg)) and Kadin McAllister (Lilburn, Ga. Parkview) placed third at 3:28.34.

Distance and Mid-Distance
Women
Five Aces competed in the mile, led by Chase Hayes (Noblesville, Ind./Western) in eighth place with a personal best time of 5:08.91 and Kyleigh Wolf (Columbus, Ind./Columbus North) in 10th with a personal best of 5:13.98. In the 3000 meters, Avery Stephens highlighted three Aces competitors with a personal best time of 10:18.58 to finish fourth.

Men
Two Aces competed in the 800 meters, with Jake Antibus (Switz City, Ind./White River Valley) leading the way with a time of 2:00.17, good for 14th. Five Aces ran the mile, led by a 10th place finish at 4:19.39 by Losma. In the 3000 meters, Nathan Whitehead (Vincennes, Ind./South Knox) was the lone UE representative and finished 24th at 8:52.59. Nicholas Hirsch (Evansville, Ind./Memorial) claimed a podium finish in the 5000 meters, placing third with a time of 15:47.02, while Oliver Wilgocki (Chesterton, Ind./Chesterton) followed closely behind in fifth at 15:58.07.

Jumps
Women
Lilyana Gargano (Hudson, Fla./Fivay) and Willis both notched personal bests in the high jump with marks of 1.45 meters and 1.40 meters to place sixth and ninth, respectively. In the long jump, Baker recorded a personal best of 5.09 meters for a sixth place finish.

Men
Riggs snagged a personal best in high jump with a mark of 1.85 meters, placing seventh. In the long jump, Antwaun Powell (Ringgold, Ga./Heritage) finished 13th with 5.61 meters, followed by Jude Nguyen (Farmington Hills, Mich. North Farmington) in 14th at 5.58 meters. Powell was the lone UE representative in triple jump, placing fifth with 11.01 meters.

Throws
Women
In the shotput, Jillian Miller (Boonville, Ind./Boonville) placed fifth at 9.52 meters, while Gwen Darrah (Cleveland, Ohio/Orange) placed fifth in weight throw at 15.14 meters.

Men
Freshman Drew Aaron (Mount Vernon, Ind./Mount Vernon) snagged a second place finish in shot put with a personal best mark of 11.93 meters. In the weight throw, Beau Baldwin (Mount Vernon, Ind./Mt. Vernon) led three Aces in eighth at 14.30 meters.

 

“IS IT TRUE?”MAY 29, 2025

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IS IT TRUE that Kentucky Fried Chicken Founder Col. Harlen Sanders was a HOOSIER? …that Sanders was born in Henryville, Indiana, 116 years ago today?

IS IT TRUE that Bobby Helms, the singer who gave us the song “Jingle Bell Rock,” in 1957, was a Hoosier from Helmsburg, Indiana?

IS IT TRUE that a CCO reader recently dropped a Christmas Card in the mail for delivery to a neighbor? …that the US Postal Service took five days to deliver the card?

IS IT TRUE that Santa left an early birthday gift in parking spot #3 at the Civic Center? …that a new SUV with municipal plates now occupies the space reserved for Mayor Stephanie Terry? …that long-time Civic Center moles tell us that they cannot recall a mayor provided with a taxpayer-paid car?

IS IT TRUE that if every man, woman, and child in Evansville would send $13,823.01 to the Civic Center, we could retire all of the city’s bond debt?

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“IS IT TRUE” for September 23, 2024

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A sell-out crowd at the CCO Luncheon

IS IT TRUE that Democrats, Republicans, and Independents can break bread together? …that well over 200 people of all political beliefs dined together at the sold-out City-County Observer Community Service Awards last Friday? …that political and philosophical differences were laid aside, and the spotlight was on friendships across the aisle?

IS IT TRUE that Ryan Hatfield was a fantastic emcee for the event and kept the program moving? …that former Vanderburgh County Clerk and former Vanderburgh County Treasurer Susan Kirk did an outstanding job asking pointed questions of Senator Mike Braun? … that Marilyn Cosby and the staff at Bally’s should be commended for organizing the day?

IS IT TRUE that CCO Legal Counsel David Jones, Atty. did an outstanding job explaining the current status of the City-County Observer and the plans to keep the paper under local control.

IS IT TRUE that, at the luncheon, it was announced the City-County Observer’s founder, Ron Cosby, is going remain as CCO president but will step back from daily operations and has named Johnny Kincaid as the new CCO editor? …that the CCO made it clear on Friday that the publication is here for the long run. …that the CCO is looking for local investors to help the publication move to the next level? Ron and Marilyn Cosby turned down a lucrative offer from an out-of-town buyer but turned it down because they believed that the homegrown publication started here in Evansville and Vanderburgh County needed to remain in local hands.

IS IT TRUE that South Central CEO JP Engelbrecht, in his introduction of Senator Braun, implied that he agreed to do the introduction because Johnny Kincaid had some juicy information about JP spending a night in jail in southern Louisiana? …that the incident occurred when JP was a teenager and Johnny worked for JP’s father? …that JP rode with Johnny and Evansville radio news legend Randy Wheeler on a trip to deliver disaster relief supplies after a massive hurricane hit Louisiana? …that most hotels had suffered damage and the only place to stay the night was the county jail? …that Johnny called his boss to tell him that his son, JP, was in the county jail?

IS IT TRUE that after the CCO luncheon, Mike Braun attended a fundraiser at the home of the popular Steve and Ashley Hammer in Evansville? …that the fundraiser was a huge success, bringing in a lot of money for the Braun camapign and was the second largest fundraiser in the state for his gubernatorial campaign?

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“IS IT TRUE” AUGUST 17, 2023

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IS IT TRUE that right after Maui and Lahania were ravaged by the deadliest wildfires in more than a century, and as residents search and wait for word about their missing loved ones, low-life looters were trying to cash in on the tragedy? …that businesses were also looted for any remaining goods in the ruins? …that CCO staff says; “Arrest the looters and thugs and throw their ass– in jail and throw away the key?
IS IT TRUE that the City Of Evansville budget hearings have begun?  … that casual observers attending the budget meetings are hearing rumors that Evansville may have some financial challenges because our City officials may have maxed out on our Municipal Bonds borrowing capacity?
IS IT TRUE that if Evansville is really in a financial bind and can’t borrow anymore Municipal bond money for future capital projects we hope that they don’t resort to the questionable practice of having a Corporation fund and build the capital project for them and in return, the City signs a long term lease agreement with the builder?
IS IT TRUE that the main responsibility of a City Controller is to make sure that the Mayor and City Council members live within their budget restraints?
IS IT TRUE that we can guarantee that the City Controllers that worked for Mayors Jonathon Wienzapfel and Frank McDonald Jr. ensured that the City officials lived within their budget restraints?
IS IT TRUE that former Evansville Mayors Jonathon Weinzapfel and Frank McDonald Jr. not only lived within their budget restraints but when they left office they had comfortable cash balances in the “Rainey Day” fund to pass on to their successors?
IS IT TRUE that it’s time for candidates running for the Mayor and City Council positions in Evansville to start openly discussing issues that are affecting our quality of life?
IS IT TRUE that its time for the Evansville Mayoral and City Council candidates to publically discuss ways to correct some of the following issues within Evansville proper: spending beyond our means, uncontrollable drug addiction problems in Evansville, low employee morale, escalating murder, and crime rates, the neglect of our City Parks, crumbing streets and sidewalks throughout Evansville proper and needc to find a way to defer unexpected increases in our water and sewer rates?
IS IT TRUE that we have been told by a couple of people in attendance at the City Of Evansville budget hearings that they are pleased with the way that City Councilmembers Mosby, Weave, and Beane involved themselves in budget discussions?
IS IT TRUE that we wish that our locally elected officials, business leaders of this region, patriots, and Veterans groups would feel similar about the Veterans Memorial Coliseum as they do the LST? …its time that the citizens of this community demand that the Veterans Memorial Coliseum receive the same media attention and public financial support as the LST does? …its time that the community brings back the “Veterans Memorial Coliseum”  to its original grandeur?
IS IT TRUE that because of the personality conflicts between certain members of the Evansville City Council it has allowed Mayor Winnecke to craft a successful political strategy that ensured that his future capital projects plans become a reality?  …we are told that divide-and-conquer political strategies most always succeed?
IS IT TRUE that Mesker Park Zoo lost over $4 million dollars in revenue in the 2022 budget year?
IS IT TRUE that we are told that the FORD CENTER was several million dollars in the red for the 2022 budget year?  …that we expect this year’s Profit and Loss statement may yield similar results?
IS IT TRUE that the Ford Center needs $8 to $9 million dollars to spend on much needed maintenance and repairs issues?  …that the City needs to find the money to purchase a new multi-million dollar interior electronic scoreboard and also an exterior electronic display banner sign?  …we wonder why the FORD CENTER didn’t have a maintenance and repair account to take care of issues like these?
IS IT TRUE that the Executive Director of the AREA PLAN COMMISSION stunned members of the Vanderburgh County Council when he requested that this board increase his 2024 salary by $26,500?
IS IT TRUE that for many years the City of Evansville has had a serious financial shortfall in the City of Evansville employee healthcare plan?  …that we hope that the newly elected Mayor of Evansville will put out a public RFP request to area insurance carriers in this area to search for more affordable employee health care plans?
IS IT TRUE that our number one supporter Mark Chandler asks us why are the new city sidewalks on corner lots of Habitat homes in the Jacobsville area being constructed without handicap ramps? …that Mark also added the comment that this sidewalks project seems to violate the ADA? …that we agree with him?
IS IT TRUE that the Regional Representative for the United States Senator Mike Braun is doing a credible job? …that Steven W. Hammer is working extremely hard to carry the message to the masses that United States Senator Braun is a man of his word by following through with his campaign promises. …we give five (5) cheers to Steve Hammer for doing a credible job for United States Senator Mike Braun?
IS IT TRUE to hear some American progressives talk about our social progress one would have to conclude that we are light years behind the Nordic countries which are capitalist economies with a stronger safety net than ours.
IS IT TRUE that we are told that several people are hoping that Democrat State Representative Ryan Hatfield will run for a Vanderburgh County Judgeship position when it becomes available? …we feel that Ryan Hatfield has the skills and ability to make a good Judge?
IS IT TRUE that our “Readers Poll” is non-scientific but trendy? …our current “Readers Poll” question is: If the general election was held today who would you vote for Mayor of Evansville”?
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“IS IT TRUE” JANUARY 23 2021

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IS IT TRUE the City-County Observer has always strived to serve as a “Community Watchdog” by sounding the alarm when our citizen’s rights are in danger of being violated by large Corporations, Federal, State, and Local Governmental agencies as well as elected or appointed officials?
IS IT TRUE we realize that a community can have no greater ambassador of goodwill than one which keeps its citizens informed about the accomplishments, failures, and triumphs of individuals, the business community, places of worship, hospitals and community groups, educational institutions and elected and appointed officials?
IS IT TRUE we been told that the recent announcement by the CEO of  “Visit Evansville” that he not going to renew his employment contract has caused a major influx of local individuals that want to replace him?  ..this is definitely a developing story?
IS IT TRUE that the “VISIT EVANSVILLE” group decided to move from their riverside office to the downtown Firth Third office building because of major flooding and sewer issues at the Pagoda? …we are told by reliable sources that the Evansville Parks And Recreation Department have decided to move their offices in the Pagoda after it undergoes some extensive renovations?
IS IT TRUE the stark reality is that newspapers across the country are victims of large investment groups that have cut talented writers and reporters from their employment, alienated advertisers, and produced irrelevant biased narratives?…at this rate, there will only be a handful of newspapers still in print in the United States in 10 years?
IS IT TRUE many people feel that one of the key focuses of a local newspaper should be to keep local government accountable to the taxpayers.
IS IT TRUE that It’s no secret local news coverage has been in sharp decline for many years? …the decline is due in large part to the massive changes that developed in consumer buying habits and the burgeoning power of social media conglomerates?
IS IT TRUE that many people feel that community journalism is a vital part of our local democratic infrastructure, and it’s too important to be left in the hands of media conglomerates or out-of-state owners?
IS IT TRUE  we been told that a majority of online content we consume on the Internet is controlled by large conglomerates such as Comcast, ATT, Verizon
IS IT TRUE that Alabama’s death rate have out numbers the birth rate in 2020?
IS IT TRUE as the pandemic took hold, major U.S. health insurance companies declared they would cover 100% of the costs for covid treatment, waiving co-pays and expensive deductibles for hospital stays that frequently range into the hundreds of thousands of dollars?
IS IT TRUE  we are told that the days of  insurance companies providing full COVID-19 medical coverage may be over? …that some medical insurers are restoring deductibles and co-pays, leaving patients with big hospital bills?
IS IT TRUE that poor strategic student recruiting planning, inept money management practices, catering to large donors, and forgetting that smaller donors are causing Universities serious financial challenges? …because private not-for-University administrators are focusing more on athletics and less on academics, not hiring competent teaching staff, plus using a poorly designed website for fundraising activities have caused private not-for-profit Universities throughout America unexpected financial problems?
IS IT TRUE this progress is attributed in whole to the massive creation of wealth that widespread industrialization and the information age have made possible?…the very wealth that drives the resentment between the 1% and the 99% what generated the resources to reduce poverty?
IS IT TRUE we hope in the future that PPP money will be allocated to deserving For-Profit businesses and Not-For-Profits organizations only
IS IT TRUE that we wonder if any of the Evansville City Council members or any of the members of Mayor Winnecke Administration would sign a personal loan agreement without knowing the exact interest rate of the loan?
IS IT TRUE If you’re fortunate enough to live in Vermont or New Mexico their state mandates require insurance companies to cover 100% of treatment for COVID-19?
IS IT TRUE is being reported by CBS News that modern farming methods means more supermarkets chicken meat have white stripes? …CBS also reported that white stripes in chicken meat are considered to be pockets of fat? ..that Americans eat more chicken than anyone else in the world?
IS IT TRUE starting in 2022 City and County governments will not have the additional funding sources to pay for budget increases because of the COVID-19 virus panidenic?
IS IT TRUE if your looking down-home place to find an incredible tasting thick T-BONE STEAK or a scrumptious 2 inch PORK CROP please take a short drive to Oakland City, Ind and visit TAYLOR-TWO Restaurant?  …the service is top notch and the prices are extremely affordable?
IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny!   When the Government fears the people we have Liberty?
IS IT TRUE  and  READERS POLLS  are non-scientific but trendy?
Today’s Readers Poll question is: Are you planning to get a COVID-19 booster shot when it comes available?
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“IS IT TRUE” MAY 28, 2020

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IS IT TRUE we realize that a community can have no greater ambassador of goodwill than one which keeps its citizens informed about the accomplishments, failures, and triumphs of individuals, the business community, churches, hospitals, community groups, educational institutions, athletic groups and elected and appointed officials?
IS IT TRUE  we started publishing the City-County Observer about 17 years ago? …we printed the CCO for a couple of years and later on, we started publishing the CCO online for the remaining years?  …that both of the printed and online publications of the City-County Observer were complimentary and profitable?
IS IT TRUE  over the years the CCO has become the place to go to learn things that are going on in our community that other news media are reluctant to cover?
IS IT TRUE  last year we reported that we entertained a lucrative proposal from a group of successful business people from out of town that promised to take the City-County Observer to the next level? ….we also stated that after much prayerful thought, analyzation, and quietly consulting with several local community movers and shakers we decided to stay with our roots and remain a “Homegrown and Home Owned” on-line publication?
IS IT TRUE since that time we have received several inquiries concerning the future staus of the City-County Observer? …some of the more curious ask us if we are planning to stop publishing the CCO?
IS IT TRUE we have recently been approached by a couple of local business people asking us to consider publishing a printed Sunday paper? …so far the dialog between both parties has been productive?
IS IT TRUE  we discussed if the majority of advertising sold in the proposed Sunday newspaper should come from locally owned businesses? …both parties agreed that Legal Notices and Obituaries published in this proposed Sunday newspaper should be sold at an extremely affordable price? …both parties feel that the proposed Sunday publication shouldn’t be subscription-based but should be distributed in convenient locations throughout Evansville and Vanderburgh County?
IS IT TRUE the potential investors would like for the cost of a proposed printed Sunday newspaper to be $1 dollar but we would like for this publication to be complimentary?
IS IT TRUE that both parties would like to have a female Publisher to be in charge of the proposed Sunday newspaper?
IS IT TRUE  both sides concur that the City-County Observer Advisory Board and Board Of Directors positions should be held by local people? …we also agree that the make-up of these boards should represent the diverse makeup of our community? …both sides also feel that no elected political officials shall serve on either of the above boards?
IS IT TRUE  if the negotiations continue to go well we hope that in the near future the citizens of Evansville/Vanderburgh County will be able to pick up either a $1 dollar or a complimentary in print “Home Grown Non-Partisan Community  Sunday Newspaper” at a convenient location near you?
IS IT TRUE we want to stress that the dialog between the owners of the CCO and potential investors are in the beginning stages? …both parties are approaching this potential business opportunity with cautious optimism? …as things develop we shall keep you informed?
IS IT TRUE we are hearing conflicting statements concerning the dates for the 2020 live racing season at ELLIS PARK?  …we are hearing rumors that Ellis Park will not be having live races during Labor Day weekend? …if this information is correct it will be the first time since 1922 that Ellis Park would not have live racing during the Labor Day weekend?
IS IT TRUE it been alleged that Ellis Park has 28 live racing dates each year?  …it’s been rumored that Ellis Park has sold several live racing dates to several owners of other thoroughbred race tracks located in Kentucky for big bucks? … it’s been alleged that Ellis Park has sold five (5) live racing dates to Kentucky Downs,? …its also been alleged that Churchhill Down purchased five (5) live racing dates from Ellis Park?  …it has been alleged that Keeneland purchased three (3) live racing dates from Ellis Park? …if these rumors are correct that would mean that Ellis Park would only have 15 live racing days during their 2020 racing meet?  …we look forward to an aggressive mainstream media Sports reporter to verify if any of the above rumors are accurate or not?
IS IT TRUE our READERS POLLS are non-scientific but trendy?
Today’s Readers Poll question is: Would you pay $1 dollars for a printed “Home Owned and Home Grown” Sunday newspaper?
IS IT TRUE that our most recent “Readers Poll” ask the question “If the election for the Vanderburgh County Commissioner (District Three) race was held today who would you vote for? …the results of this non-scientific but trendy poll was as follows:
351 total votes were casts? ..incumbent County Commissioner Commissioner, Cheryl Musgrave (R) received a whopping 169 votes (48%)?  … Randall Chapman (R) received 85 votes (24%)? …54 (15%) people voted that they had non-idea? …that 43 (12%) people voted that they are not voting for either one?
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IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny!  When the Government fears the people we have Liberty
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IS IT TRUE MAY 2, 2019

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We hope that todays IS IT TRUE will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way.

IS IT TRUE we congratulate Vanderburgh County Commissioners for approving the unprecedented road repairs and paving project for our county roads?  …this massive repair and paving projects that will include around 50 miles of County roads at a 5 million dollars total cost? …this is the first time in approximately two decades that a paving and repair road project of this magnitude has been attempted? …our County Commissioners and Council Council members pooled their financial resources to fund this massive road project without raising local taxes? …this project received a unanimous vote from County Commissions President-Ben Shoulders, Vice Chairmen-Jeff Hatfield, and Cheryl Musgrave? …we also want to give special credit to County Highway Superintendent Scot Wichser, County Engineer John Stoll and County Council Finance Chairman Jim Raben for helping making this project a reality?

IS IT TRUE that yesterday the County Commission extended the Anthem Health Insurance coverage for six months so that the “County Employee Health Insurance Study Committee” could finish their work? …we are told this decision was made in order to see if the county employees can get the best bang for their buck in regards to future health care coverage?

IS IT TRUE at yesterday’s Vanderburgh/Evansville Parks and Recreation meeting, the board voted in favor of hiring six people with high-powered rifles in Wesselman Park Reserve in order to reduce the overpopulation of deer? …at the last Parks and Recreation meeting, the board voted against this proposal? …we wonder if any board members contacted the Evansville Mayor, County Commissioners or County Council members to get their opinions concerning this issue? …some people hope whoever is in charge of this search and kill the project at Wesselman Park Reserve will take into consideration the highly traveled roadways and Stockwell Sports Complex adjoining this property before firing these high power rifles at running deers in the woods?…we wonder what this project will cost? …that many people wonder why the board didn’t decide to tranquilize the deer that graze at the enclosed  Wesselman Park Reserve and transport them to a rural area where they can continue to graze and raise their young? …we are told that many people feel that it is more humane to tranquilize and transport the deer instead of annihilating them with a high power rifle?

IS IT TRUE at yesterday’s Vanderburgh County Commission meeting, the Commissioners approved local #215 Teamsters to represent the employees of the County Clerk and the non-lawyers at the Prosecutors office? …the approval of these county offices to unionized are just two of the many that have been approved for collective bargaining over the last several years? …that the employees at the Vanderburgh County Clerk and Prosecutor offices will now be joining the County Auditors, Treasurers, Coroners, and the Recorders offices as the latest county Departments to be unionized? …we are told that the practice of wage disparities, favoritism, political patronage, and nepotism has taken its toll on the county employees over the years? …we are also told that employees who work for the City of Evansville are now talking about becoming members of the local #215 Teamsters? …we are also told that the practice of wage disparities favoritism, political patronage, and nepotism has also taken its toll on the city employees over the years?

IS IT TRUE yesterday a letter was sent to The CCO Editor written by a local minister from Evansville that made some serious allegations about 2nd Ward City Councilwoman Missy Mosby campaign staff? …that some of the remarks in this letter concerned us so we contacted our attorney and he advised that we shouldn’t publish it until we have confirmation and documentation of the allegations put forth in his letter? …we were also informed that Missy Mosby is now represented by legal counsel concerning this issue? …that this a developing story?

IS IT TRUE that the 2nd Ward City Council primary race is really turning out to be a political barn burner? …that political newcomer, Dr. D’Angelo Taylor campaign committee is pulling out all stops to defeat the 12-year City Council incumbent Missy Mosby? … that Missy Mosby campaign committee is also doing similar to defeat political newcomer, Dr. D’Angelo Taylor? …we are told if the election turnout in the 2nd Ward is low, the challenger will have the edge? …if the turnout is similar to years past, then the incumbent should prevail?

IS IT TRUE that all eyes will be on the Republican At-Large City Council race? …earlier this year, local GOP party Chairman, Wayne Parke, chastised Republican Alex Schmitt (R) for attending his good friend Ben Trockman’s (D) announcement filing for the 1st City Council Ward seat as a Democrat? …because of Mr. Schmitt’s attendance at Mr. Trockman’s (D) filing event, the local GOP party boss has publicly encouraged the party faithful not to vote for Alex in the upcoming primary election? …we considered this entire situation to be somewhat petty and encourage our readers to consider Mr. Schmitt’s resume and community service as the criteria to vote for him in the upcoming City Council primary election? …we don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican, but we do care if you have the right qualifications to hold office? …we feel that Mr. Schmitt has the qualifications to run for public office?

IS IT TRUE that it’s obvious that the Evansville City Council should have known who would be paying the $3 million dollar costs to dismantle the dock at Marina Pointe before approving the move of the LST to the Tropicana area?

IS IT TRUE last week a bill that was designed to overhaul career and technical education across the state was signed into law. Governor Eric Holcomb? …that HB 1002 was authored by Evansville Rep. Holli Sullivan and gives the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet control of $50 million of federal funds and also creates a statewide grant for career coaching and a program to keep college graduates in Indiana? …we give 5 Cheers to Mrs. Sullivan for addressing something that should have a positive impact on career education in the future?

Todays Readers Poll question is: If the election was held today for the Evansville City Council At-Large Republican primary which three (3) candidates would you vote for?
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IS IT TRUE AUGUST 29, 2018

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We hope that todays IS IT TRUE will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
IS IT TRUE on Monday Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke presented proposed his 2019 city budget? …his proposed budget has been increased by 15 percent over last years? …his proposed 2019 budget is over $395 million and the city plans to collect around $402 million in revenue from various taxes? …its reported by City officials that utility fees and property taxes are the largest revenue sources for the city to draw their working capital from?

IS IT TRUE it’s time that the taxpayers and members of the City Council force an open and honest dialogue with City Controller Russ Lloyd, Jr., CPA concerning the current financial status of the Evansville Thunderbolts?  … that members of City Council are the stewards of the public trust and should start acting like it?…if members of City Council don’t question the current financial status of the Evansville Thunderbolts then they can expect this will be a re-election issue in 2019?

IS IT TRUE by 2021 many miles of water and sewer pipes will be replaced and its estimated that the City of Evansville water rates may be increased by 118%? …it’s also estimated that the new pipes alone could cause a major increase in the rates for the next 3 years? …we should also be prepared for this to happen many more times as the sewer and water pipe replacement program comes to its conclusion?…while the CCO is supportive of and an advocate for these updates, we hope that some of the people who live in Evansville won’t be ruined out of town by the costs associated with this much need public works project?
IS IT TRUE over the years we have made numerous reference that the Evansville Water and Sewer Utilities Board was also used as a funding source to help the City of Evansville in their occasional financial cash flow problems? … it’s safe to say that over the last several years the Evansville Water and Sewer Utilities Board give the City of Evansville many millions of dollars in cash advances to help the city with cash shortfalls? …we must remind our city officials that the Evansville Water and Sewer Utilities Department isn’t a bank?
IS IT TRUE that the recent revelation that Evansville City Controller Russ Lloyd Jr., CPA hasn’t paid the $369,000 in Victory Theater bills for 2017 has really got the attention of many people? …he has taken $369,000 from the 2018 city budget to pay for the operating expenses of the Victory Theater for 2017?  …we wonder how City Controller Lloyd is going to find the money to pay for the Victory Theater bills for 2018? …we hope that members of the Evansville City Council will force this subject to be discussed in an open budget meeting?
IS IT TRUE after Mondays evening City Council budget meeting City Council Missy Mosby made the following post on her Facebook account?  …Ms. Mosby posted “The City administration has always provided City Council with the prior year actual expenses, the current year  budget, the current year to date, and the following yearproposed “This year, for 2019 Budget Hearings, the administration mysteriously chose not to include year to date information in the budget books. Instead, the Deputy Mayor suggested we consult a separate book with a different organization and numbering.” “He even sarcastically offered to turn the pages for us”. “The Taxpayers deserve more professionalism from its City employees.” ….all we can say about Ms. Mosby post was that it hit the mark?
IS IT TRUE that the Evansville Regional Airport has been short three (3) Airport Safety Officers for almost 2 years now?  ..there are 5 board members on the Airport Board, 3 appointed by the Mayor and 2 by the Vanderburgh County Commission? …the Airport gets $2 million in Vanderburgh County tax dollars?  …we have been told the Vanderburgh County Council has given Airport employees raies 4 of the last 5 years? …it’s been reported that the Airport Manager salary over the last 5 years went from $100K to $121K?  …if this statement is correct the Airport Manager now makes more than the Mayor of Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that the Safety Officers at Evansville Regional Airport has eight (8) different functions? …the functions are: 1) Fire Response. 2) Medical Responders: all officers are medically certified and AMR. 3) Security Responders: they patrol the airport terminal and rest of the 1400 acres of ground on foot and by a patrol car.  4) Dispatchers: The dispatch office must be manned 24/7. 5) Weather Spotters and Monitors- they call in snow removal and weather crews during bad weather. 6) Wildlife: they remove flocks of birds and mammals such as coyotes that could crash a plane. 7) Maintenance- there is no maintenance personnel after hours so they do all kinds of functions to keep the airport operating. 8) Customer Service: they assist customer 24/7 with any needs they might have.
IS IT TRUE that the Evansville Regional Airport has experienced several multi-million dollar expansion projects over the last several years?  …there has been some extensive expansion of the flight terminal and the runways and also an increase in new flight destinations to other cities during the last several years? … it’s obvious that the expansion of the Evansville Regional Airport has increased the responsibilities of the Safety Officers at Evansville Regional Airport? …we wonder why the Evansville Regional Airport Board of Directors decided to cut three (3 ) Safety Officers from their employment during a time of extensive growth? …maybe its time for our city and county officials have a serious conversation with the airport board members about this issue?
Todays Readers Poll question Is: Are you planning to attend President Trump political rally at the Ford Center?
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IS IT TRUE NOVEMBER 17, 2017

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We hope that todays IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

IS IT TRUE it looks like the discussion if we  should expand the Vanderburgh County jail is over? …that any day now the State of Indiana will be mandating our local elected officials to start talking about and planning what kind of addition should we build to the current jail? …that Vanderburgh County now have the funds to build the addition to the jail because of the increases in the Wheel Tax and the County Income Option Tax beginning in 2018? …we hope that the committee in charge of designing the new Vanderburgh County jail expansion will build it to accommodate our needs for at least the next 25 years? …its time to serve the wine?

IS IT TRUE we have been informed that on November 27th the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners will call a special meeting to discuss the possible expansion of the County jail? …we expect the Sheriff Wedding, attorneys for the County Council and County Commissioners to attend along with the Vanderburgh County Building Authority Director Dave Rector to discuss ways to expand the jail within the soon to be announced budget guidelines?  …we repeat that its time to serve the wine? …this is really a developing story?

IS IT TRUE that yesterday the Indiana State Board of Accounts auditors held an exit conference with the Evansville city officials?  …the audit review for the City of Evansville covered the 2016 budget year? ..we hear that some of the findings by the auditors are very interesting? …this is a developing story?

IS IT TRUE that we continue to be impressed by Jon Webb over at the Evansville Courier and Press?…while Webb has never made it a secret that he is not an adoring fan of President Donald Trump, his article communicating his doubts that President Trump colluded with any Russians was grounded in the reality of being a good judge of personality?…Webb asserted that President Trump most likely did not collude with the Russians because he first would not have had the attention span to pull something this large and drawn out off without telling someone?…he also asserted that if President Trump would have been clever enough to have essentially gamed the system and stolen the election that he would not have the discipline not to boast about his clever gamesmanship?…we find Mr. Webb’s opinion to be highly probable?…quite frankly we find Webb’s opinion to be more probable that the dream of many Democrats that President Trump was indeed smart enough and disciplined enough to pull off a heist of the White House without bragging about it?…it takes a special kind of person to see things like this and collect the dots when he doesn’t seem to like President Trump a bit, so kudos to Jon Webb for using his reporters skills to reach a highly probable conclusion?

IS IT TRUE that Webb also opined some other truths and one of them is that even if all of the collusion theories were true and President Trump boasted openly during the campaign that he would have still defeated Hillary Clinton?…most polls today conclude the same thing and that if the election were held today, even with President Trump having an approval rating in the mid 30% range, he would still defeat Hillary Clinton today?

IS IT TRUE we have  been told by credible sources that the Steve Hammer for County Commissioner campaign committee has $16,400 pledged towards his campaign so far? …this is an impressive figure since he hasn’t held one official campaign fundraising event?

IS IT TRUE that Wally Paynter the President of the TriState Alliance is doing an outstanding job in promoting equal rights?

IS IT TRUE a member of our staff recently ate at the Dapper Pig restaurant located at Haynie’s Corner? … he was very pleased with the food and service he received.  …he said that the Dapper Pig offered a farm-to-table menu with an artisanal flair?  …he was also very impressed with the on-site bakery?
IS IT TRUE some folks living in the 4th Ward are worried that the practice of gentrification may be happening the near downtown area?
Todays READERS POLL question is: Do you feel it’s time to address the expansion of the Vanderburgh County jail?
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