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SENATOR BRAUN STATEMENT ON $1.6 TRILLION SPENDING AGREEMENT

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Senator Mike Braun released the following statement about the $1.6 trillion spending agreementnegotiated by Congressional leaders.

“We’re spending a trillion dollars more than we take in every 6 months, with our debt spiraling out of control and families still paying for Biden’s spending spree with everything they buy. This $1.6 trillion proposal will just continue Washington’s spending addiction and do nothing to stop the emergency on our southern border that has brought millions of illegal aliens into our country.” – Senator Mike Braun

 

2023 Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights raises impressive amount to provide Easterseals therapy

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The Easterseals Rehabilitation Center reports another successful season for Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights, with the 30thannual light show raising $186,117 between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. In the 30 years of the event, net proceeds have now reached more than $4.5 million to underwrite essential therapy services and inclusive early education at the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center.

Event traffic increased by 20% over the previous year, with an approximate total of 15,340 vehicles (including horse-drawn carriages) visiting this year’s display. Easterseals estimates this year’s proceeds will help to underwrite more than 2,000 therapy sessions for local children and adults with disabilities.

This year’s total also included an impressive approximate $29,250 in extra donations from Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights visitors, above and beyond their admission fees.  Throughout the 40-night event, the community showed up again and again – whether it was to find Andy the Elf in the Park and interact with Easterseals on social media, or to attend the annual Bright Lights 5k race and 1-mile community walk – all to support the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center.

 During the upcoming weekend, hard-working volunteers from Teamsters Local 215, Operating Engineers 181, Feller Towing, Meisler’s Trailers, IBEW Local 16, NECA, and Electrical JATC will dismantle and remove light displays at Evansville’s Garvin Park. The annual fundraising event and holiday tradition wouldn’t be possible without the expertise and time donated by members of these groups. Additionally, Easterseals wants to thank the more than 80 display sponsors, and all the companies, community organizations, and private families who volunteered throughout the event.

Details for the 31st annual Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights are already in the works with plans to replace some older displays and provide opportunities for new display sponsors.  It will open on Thanksgiving night and will run through New Year’s Day. More information on the annual event can be found at https://ritzysfantasyoflights.com.

Companies, organizations, churches and families interested in sponsoring a light display or volunteering at the event are invited to contact Easterseals Director of Special Events, Carolyn Franklin, at 812.437.2607.

      Major sponsors are Ritzy’s, IBEW Local 16, NECA, Teamsters Local 215, Electrical JATC, International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) DC91, IUOE Local 181 – Operating Engineers, ABC 25 / CW 7, Evansville Living, Lamar Advertising, Tools 4 Teaching, 99.5 WKDQ, MY105.3, 103 GBF, KISS 106, Newstalk 1280 AM, 92.5 WBKR, 1490AM/99.1 FM WOMI, Kenny Kent Chevrolet. Special thanks to the Evansville Department of Parks & Recreation for their continued support of Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights in Garvin Park.

USI promotes Sickman, Platts to financial leadership positions

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The University of Southern Indiana has promoted Jeff Sickman to Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration and Assistant Treasurer and Jina Platts to Director of University Accounting. Both positions are effective immediately. Sickman will report to Steve Bridges, Vice President for Finance and Administration, and Platts will report to Sickman.

“I am confident that the 50-plus years of combined experience from Jeff and Jina will promote enhanced collaboration between the functions essential to the University as it strives to strengthen its financial viability under the current Strategic Plan and beyond,” says Bridges. “Both of their skillsets are vital for the University and its successful financial operation, and I could not be more excited for them to serve in their respective roles.”

Sickman has assumed his new position alongside Mary Hupfer, Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration and Foundation Fiscal Officer, who will retire July 1, 2025, with 34 years of service at USI. She will be on sabbatical leave from January 1 through June 30, 2025.

As Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration and Assistant Treasurer, Sickman is responsible for the functional areas of University Accounting, University Budgeting, Bursar, Campus Store and the Student Financial Success Center. He also oversees the preparation of the annual financial report, the operating and capital budgets and the biennial budget request to the State of Indiana, as well as present proposed budgets and audited financial reports to the USI Board of Trustees.

During his 30-year USI career, Sickman has served in several leadership roles, most recently as Controller and Assistant Treasurer since 2016.

Sickman received a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1993 and a master’s degree in business administration in 2000, both from USI.

As Director of University Accounting, Platts oversees all University accounting functions, including preparation of the annual financial statements, leadership of internal and external audits, implementation of new accounting standards and development of interim financial statements for the USI Board of Trustees. She also administers all University Accounting guidelines, general ledger accounting, grant accounting, property accounting and accounts payable.

Most recently, Platts served as Assistant Controller since 2011. In her nearly 24-year career, she has served in many other leadership roles at the University.

Platts earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in business administration, both from USI.

UE TO SERVE AS HOST FOR ST. LOUIS CARDINALS’ CARAVAN ON JANUARY 14

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Wednesday that Meeks Family Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Evansville will be a stop on the St. Louis Cardinals’ Caravan on Sunday, January 14.  The event will begin at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and there will be autographs available for kids, and fun for all Cardinals fans.  Members of the UE baseball and softball teams will also be in attendance, and fans are encouraged to bring cash for a cash-only raffle where fans can win Cardinals’ swag, with proceeds from the raffle going to benefit the UE programs.

UE will host a stop in Caravan Six, which is scheduled to include St. Louis players Alec Burleson, Drew Rom, Tink Hence and Sem Robberse, and Cardinal alumni Jason Simontacchi and Xavier Scruggs, with Polo Ascencio serving as the emcee.

Anyone with questions should contact the UE athletic department ticket office by phone at 812-488-2623.

Gov. Holcomb unveils One Stop to Start a navigation system connecting Hoosiers to more workforce opportunities and training programs

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a statewide workforce development campaign – “One Stop to Start” – designed to raise awareness and help connect Hoosiers with existing workforce- and job-related training programs and resources.

The campaign’s website, OneStopToStart.IN.Gov, serves as the comprehensive source for individuals and Indiana employers to learn about workforce and education training programs and grants the state offers. The site also provides one-on-one assistance for both Hoosiers and employers through a team of dedicated Navigators who can help simplify the process and make relevant connections. The Navigators are available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

“The overall goal of “One Stop to Start” is to make sure that Hoosiers have awareness of and access to the programs that can get them on that path to realizing a high-wage career,” said Holcomb. “Perhaps it’s a short-term certificate or a two- or four-year degree. There’s a pathway for all Hoosiers, and “One Stop to Start” will help individuals discover various options that fit their needs.”

The campaign’s website introduces the types of careers that are trending in emerging industries such as microelectronics and semiconductors, electric vehicles and mobility systems, smart manufacturing and robotics, and clean and alternative energy production. It also reaffirms the importance of critical need jobs including healthcare, education, public safety and skilled trades.

“Indiana’s workplace footprint is changing. Our state has long been a leader in industries such as advanced manufacturing, engineering, biopharma and life sciences,” said Holcomb. “As Indiana continues to take workforce development to the next level, we must educate, skill up and train Hoosiers for the economies and industries of the future.”

One Stop to Start is led by the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the Indiana Department of Corrections, IN Vets and the Family and Social Services Administration

EPA proposes stronger air pollution standards for large facilities that burn municipal solid waste

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced a proposal to strengthen Clean Air Act standards for large facilities that burn municipal solid waste. If finalized, the updated standards would reduce emissions of nine pollutants, including smog- and soot-forming sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, by approximately 14,000 tons per year, improving air quality for overburdened communities living near these facilities. These proposed standards reflect current technologies available to control pollution in a cost-effective fashion.

“President Biden believes every person deserves clean air to breathe and the opportunity to lead a healthy life, and EPA’s proposal is just the latest action to achieve this vision. By reducing harmful pollution and improving air quality, this rule will also advance environmental justice for nearby communities already overburdened with pollution,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “EPA is committed to working with communities and state, local, and Tribal governments to ensure that large facilities burning municipal waste utilize the most up-to-date and cost-effective control technologies to reduce pollution and protect public health.”

The proposed standards would apply to 57 facilities with 152 units that have the capacity to combust more than 250 tons per day of municipal solid waste. Nearly 4 million Americans live within 3 miles of these large facilities, which are disproportionately located in low-income communities and communities of color. Today’s proposal supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s unprecedented and ongoing efforts to protect overburdened communities from harmful pollution, and is likely to reduce existing disproportionate and adverse effects on communities with environmental justice concerns. The proposed standards are based on emission levels achieved by the best controlled and lower-emitting sources, and limit emissions of nine pollutants: particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, lead, cadmium, mercury, and dioxins/furans.

The Clean Air Act requires EPA to evaluate these standards every five years in order to take into account developments in pollution control technologies and techniques. EPA last revised these standards in 2006. From day one, the Biden-Harris Administration has made advancing environmental justice a top priority, including by delivering on long overdue updates to pollution standards.

The estimated benefits of this action far outweigh the expected pollution control costs. After accounting for compliance costs of the rule, EPA estimated the net present value of health benefits from the proposed rule, due to reductions in particulate matter and ozone alone, to be up to $14 billion over 20 years. Reductions of mercury, lead, and other hazardous air pollutants required by the proposal are expected to result in additional unquantified economic and public health benefits. EPA believes this action is also likely to advance environmental justice by reducing existing disproportionate and adverse effects on overburdened communities.

EPA will accept comment on the proposal for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. EPA will hold an informational webinar and will announce details on our website shortly.

BALLY’S FEBRUARY 2024 HAPPENINGS

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FEBRUARY 2024 HAPPENINGS

  • 24-HOUR CASINO. MUST BE 21 TO PLAY. PROMOTIONAL RULES AND CONDITIONS APPLY. BALLY’S EVANSVILLE ENCOMPASSES 45,000 SQUARE FEET OF GAMING SPACE FEATURING 940 SLOT GAMES AND 28 LIVE AND ELECTRONIC TABLE GAMES
  • TWO FIRST-CLASS HOTELS
  • THREE DINING OPTIONS
  • THREE BARS 

FEBRUARY PROMOTIONS

GIFT GIVEAWAYS
Qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members receive a choice of Free Gift(s) or Free Slot Play.
Thursday, February 1: Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Saturday, February 3: Heated Blanket
Wednesday, February 7: 5-Piece Ice Cube Tray with Lid and Bin
Thursday, February 8: Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Saturday, February 10: Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Wednesday, February 14: Ovente Immersion Blender
Thursday, February 15: Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Saturday, February 17: Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Sunday, February 18: Gift Blowout! Choice of 5 items
Wednesday, February 21: Voltforce Battery Charger
Thursday, February 22: Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Wednesday, February 28: Enterplex Never Leak Air Bed
Thursday, February 29: Choice of Marathon, Walmart, Amazon, Texas Roadhouse, VISA Gift Card
Friday, February 23 – Sunday, February 25 – Players can earn 200, 350, 700, 1,000 or 1,500 tier points, from 6AM on Friday through 10PM on Sunday, to be able to place gift orders, shipped to their homes.

$20,000 BOX OF CHOCOLATES GIVEAWAY
February 1 – 24
Open to all Bally Rewards Members.
Guests earn points by playing casino games during the promotion dates. The Grand Prize Drawing will be held on Saturday, February 24. To be eligible for these drawings, players must swipe their Rewards card at any promotional kiosk, anytime between 5PM – 7PM CT on February 24, to activate their entries. Drawings will be held at 7PM and 17 winners will be announced at 7:30PM. Each winner will select a box of chocolates containing their prize. Winners receive up to $500 in free slot play, $500 cash, $5,000 cash, or $10,000 cash. 17 winners!

THUNDERBOLTS HOCKEY AT FORD CENTER SUITE TICKET DRAWING
February 1 – 11
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Earn entries by playing your favorite casino games during the promotion dates. 10 Reward Points = 1 Entry. To be eligible for the drawings, swipe your Bally Rewards card at any promotional kiosk, anytime between 12PM – 1:30PM CT on February 11, to activate your entries. Drawings will be held at 1:30PM and winners will be announced at 2PM from the Players Club. 2 winners will be drawn! Each wins: $500 Free Slot Play and 19 Thunderbolts Hockey Tickets for the Bally’s Suite at Evansville’s Ford Center on either Saturday, February 24, at 7PM, or Sunday, March 10, at 3PM.

 

$20,000 GROUNDHOG DAY FREE SLOT PLAY DRAWING
Friday, February 2
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Receive printed entries, between 2PM – 8:55PM CT, by checking in at any Promotional Kiosk. Legend Tier Members receive 3 entries, Superstar Tier Members receive 2 entries, and all other Club Members receive 1 Entry. From 4:15PM-9PM CT, 2 winners every 15 minutes will receive $500 Free Slot Play.

JACKPOT BONUS OFFER
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 2, 3, and 4, 2024
Open to qualified Bally Rewards Members.

Legend, Superstar and Star Bally Rewards members who win a Jackpot of $1,200 or more will be extended a Bonus Free Slot Play reward for each Jackpot they win. $300 for Legend Tier, $150 for Superstar Tier, and $100 for Star Tier. Jackpot Bonus times are 5PM – 12AM on Friday and Saturday, and 5PM – 10PM on Sunday.

$10,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Sunday, February 4
Open to Bally Rewards Members who received a Jackpot of $1,200 or more between January 1, 2020 – 5:59AM on Saturday, February 3, 2023. Invited guests check in and activate their entries at any promotional kiosk on February 4, between 11AM – 1:30PM. Drawings will be held from the Players Club. Five names will be drawn every half hour from 2PM to 3:30PM. Each winner receives $500 in Free Slot Play.

 

BALLY BUCKS MULTIPLIER
Each Monday in February • All day! 12 Midnight – 11:59PM CT
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Play your favorite casino games with your Bally Rewards card inserted in the machine to earn 5X Multiplier toward your Bally Bucks.

 

TABLE PLAYERS DRAWING
Friday, February 9

Open to qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members. Check in at any promotional kiosk between 12PM – 4:30PM CT to receive entries based on previous gaming activity. A $250 Table Free Play Drawing will be held every 15 minutes from 5PM – 9:15pm CT. At 9:30PM CT, a $1,000 Cash Prize plus all unclaimed Table Free Play will be awarded to one lucky winner.

 

BALLY’S HARD ROCK CASINO, BILOXI TRIP GIVEAWAY
Friday, February 9
Open to all Bally Rewards Members.  Earn entries by playing your favorite casino games from 6AM – 7:30PM CT. 30 Points = 1 Entry. Earned entries will be multiplied by Tier. Legend = 5X, Superstar = 3X, Star = 2X, Pro = 1X. To be eligible for these drawings, players must swipe their Rewards card at any promotional kiosk, anytime between 5PM – 7:30PM CT to activate their entries. Drawings will be announced at 8PM. 20 winners will receive $500 Free Slot Play. One Grand Prize Winner receives $1,000 cash and up to 3-night stay at Bally’s Hard Rock Casino, Biloxi, MS. Airfare is included up to $1,000.

YEAR OF THE DRAGON CASH & FREE SLOT PLAY AND FREE TABLE PLAY DRAWINGS
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, February 9, 10 & 11
Open to qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members. To be eligible for the Drawings, check in at the Players Club and receive a free entry. On Friday, check in between 7PM – 9:55PM CT. On Saturday, check in between 7PM – 9:55PM CT. On Sunday, check in between 5PM – 7:55PM CT. The Drawing Bin will be closed 5 minutes prior to each drawing time. Drawing Times are Friday and Saturday at 10PM and Sunday at 8PM. 18 WINNERS! Each day, 5 winners will be drawn to receive $500 Free Slot Play! Each day, 1 winner will be drawn to receive $1,000 CASH!

$15,000 VALENTINE’S DAY FREE SLOT PLAY DRAWING
Sunday, February 11
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Receive printed entries, between 11AM – 5:25PM CT, by checking in at any Promotional Kiosk. Legend Tier Members receive 3 entries, Superstar Tier Members receive 2 entries, and all other Club Members receive 1 Entry. From 2PM-5:30PM CT, 2 winners every 15 minutes will receive $500 Free Slot Play.

PICK A CHIP
Tuesdays, February 13 and 27, from 6AM – 12AM CT
Qualified and invited Bally Rewards Members swipe their card at any Promotional Kiosk to see how much Free Slot Play they have won, from $5, $10, $25, or $500.

 

$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Wednesday, February 14 • 7PM – 8:30PM
DRAWINGS AT 7PM, 7:30PM, 8PM & 8:30PM CT
You have an entry for every $1,200 jackpot or more hit between January 1, 2020, and 5:59AM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. To be eligible for the drawings, swipe your Rewards card at any promotional kiosk and activate your entries on Wednesday, February 14, any time between 4:30PM – 6:30PM CT. 5 winners every half hour will win $1,000 in Free Slot Play!

 

3-DAY $50,000 PRESIDENTS’ DAY FREE SLOT PLAY DRAWING
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, February 16, 17 & 18
Open to all Bally Rewards Members. Each day, receive PRINTED ENTRIES by checking in at any Promotional Kiosk starting at 12PM CT. Legend Tier Members receive 3 entries, Superstar Tier Members receive 2 entries, and all other Club Members receive 1 entry. Guests deposit entries into the Players Club Drawing Bin starting at 12PM each day. The Players Club Drawing Bin will be closed 5 minutes prior to each Drawing time and will close for the night at 8:55PM on Friday and Saturday and at 5:55PM on Sunday. Entries do not carry over from the previous day. On Friday & Saturday, 2 winners every 15 minutes, between 4:15PM – 9PM each day, receive $500 Free Slot Play. On Sunday, every 15 minutes between 1:15PM – 6PM, 1 winner will receive $500 Free Slot Play. A total of 100 Winners!

 

5X, 3X AND 2X BALLY BUCKS MULTIPLIER
Sunday, February 25 • 12 Midnight CT – 11:59PM CT
Bally Reward Members play their favorite casino games while using their Bally Rewards Card and earn multiplied Bally Bucks, automatically applied to their Bally Rewards card. Bally’s Legend Tier Members will earn a 5X Multiplier, Superstar Tier Members will earn a 3X Multiplier, and all other Club Members will earn a 2X Multiplier.

 

$20,000 JACKPOT PARTY
Friday, February 23 • 8:30PM – 10PM
DRAWINGS AT 8:30PM, 9PM, 9:30PM & 10PM CT
You have an entry for every $1,200 jackpot or more hit between January 1, 2020, and 5:59AM on Thursday, February 22. To be eligible for the drawings, swipe your Rewards card at any promotional kiosk and activate your entries on February 23, any time between 6PM – 8PM CT. 5 winners every half hour will win $1,000 in Free Slot Play!

 

MONTHLY EMAIL DRAWING
Bally Rewards Members submit their email addresses to enter a monthly drawing for $1,000 Bonus Free Slot Play.

 

NEW SLOT GAMING PRODUCT

 

  • Ocean Spin: Mighty Shark
  • Ocean Spin: Pirate’s Riches
  • Ocean Spin: Secrets of Egypt
  • Ocean Spin: Kingdom’s Treasure
  • Jackpot Carnival: Buffalo
  • Jackpot Carnival: Power of 88
  • Big Hot Flaming Pots: Tasty Treats
  • Egyptian Nefturs Treasures
  • Egyptian Ramosis Treasures
  • Money Slam Big Bucks
  • Money Slam Red Envelope
  • MORE Prosperity Link
  • Ultimate Firelink Cash Falls
  • Duo Fu Duo Cai: Flower of Riches
  • Duo Fu Duo Cai: Diamond Eternity
  • Fu Dai Lian Lian: Turtle
  • Fu Dai Lian Lian: Phoenix
  • Lightning Dollar Link


DINING, SPECIALS, AND HAPPY HOURS

TAP HOUSE SANDWICH OF THE MONTH – $16

TAP HOUSE BEER OF THE MONTH – $5.50 Pint

TAP HOUSE CHEESECAKE OF THE MONTH – $8

FOOTBALL AND BEERS
Now through February 12

LEGENDARY CELEBRATION
Legend Club Members receive complimentary appetizers and alcohol each Friday from 5PM-9PM at Cavanaugh’s On the River.

PREMIUM WEEKEND PARTY
Legend Club Members receive complimentary drinks from 7PM-12AM at the High Limit Bar on Fridays and Saturdays.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

 

THE PIANO BAR AT CAVANAUGH’S ON THE RIVER – The casual, upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar is the ideal place to enjoy live regional entertainment on Thursdays from 6PM-9PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6PM-10PM CT.

 

  • February 1 – Andrea Wirth
  • February 2 – Bob Green
  • February 3 – Bob Green
  • February 8 – Andrea Wirth
  • February 9 – Bob Green
  • February 10 – Bob Ballard
  • February 14 – Bob Green
  • February 15 – Andrea Wirth
  • February 16 – Bob Green
  • February 17 – Bob Green
  • February 22 – Kasey Todd
  • February 23 – Kasey Todd
  • February 24 – Kasey Todd
  • February 29 – Andrea Wirth

 

NIGHTLIFE

Place sporting wagers in our Sportsbook and sit back and watch all the hottest football games and sporting events on our many flat-screen TVs in the Sportsbook Lounge, 24-hour Casino, and at Tap House. COMING SOON! Bally Bet Sportsbook & Bar!

MEETINGS AND GROUPS

Whether you are planning a small business meeting or a large wedding, the Bally’s Evansville Convention Services Team is ready to work with you to create a customized event. Event spaces include Hotel Meeting Rooms, Conference Center, Riverfront Event Center, outdoor Events Plaza, and Riverfront Overlook. Visit www.ballysevansville.com

About Bally’s Evansville
Bally’s Evansville is a multi-million-dollar entertainment complex located on the scenic banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. The single-level casino encompasses 45,000 square feet of gaming space featuring 940 slot games, 28 live and electronic table games and a High Limit Room. Accommodations include a 243-room hotel tower and a 95-room boutique hotel. The property also includes a sports book, three dining options, three bars, conference center, riverfront event center and a 1,660-vehicle attached parking garage.

About Bally’s Corporation
Bally’s Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence of Online Sports Betting and iGaming offerings. It currently owns and manages 16 casinos across 10 states, a golf course in New York, a horse racetrack in Colorado, and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Bally’s Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in class sports betting platform, and Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform. With 10,500 employees, the Company’s casino operations include approximately 15,000 slot machines, 600 table games and 5,300 hotel rooms. Upon completing the construction of a permanent casino facility in Chicago, IL, and a land-based casino near the Nittany Mall in State College, PA, Bally’s will own and/or manage 17 casinos across 11 states. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BALY”.

 

USI MAC/Pace Galleries presenting 2024 Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship

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The Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship Exhibition, Apokálypsis, is currently on display at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center on campus. The show will be on display through Friday, February 16 and is open to the public at no charge.

Austin Delano, the 2024 recipient of the Fellowship, is the featured artist for Apokálypsis. Delano’s work grows from a desire to combine well-crafted utilitarian objects with a range of narrative and conceptual themes through a variety of techniques. These techniques include traditional joinery, carving, woodcut illustration and more. These pieces are inspired by a fascination with all manner of representations of meaning or purpose such as human relationships, nature, history, mythology, folklore and ritual.

A public reception for the exhibition will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 24 in the MAC/Pace Galleries.

The Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship is a competitive program awarded to one graduating senior or recent alum from USI’s Art and Design Department annually. The goal of the Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship is to fund a post-undergraduate year, allowing the recipient to focus on their studio practice to expand their artistic vision and enhance their portfolio, to gain maturity as an art maker and to successfully gain entrance to graduate school in their area of expertise.

The MAC/PACE Galleries are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Owensville Man Arrested after Overnight Chase

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Gibson County – Thursday night, January 11, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Trooper Kincaid stopped the driver of a silver 2011 Dodge on US 41 near CR 350 East for driving 75 mph in the 60 mph zone. As Trooper Kincaid was approaching the vehicle the driver fled northbound on US 41 and then east on CR 350 E at a high rate of speed. The driver eventually crashed into a ditch at the intersection of CR 350 E and CR 350 S. The driver fled on foot but was found a short distance away from the crash and was arrested without further incident. The driver was identified as Fernando T. Ramirez, 19, of Owensville.  Ramirez was taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Fernando T. Ramirez, 19, Owensville, IN
  1. Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony
  2. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
  3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
  4. Driving While Intoxicated – Refusal, Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Kincaid, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Trooper Stein, Trooper Buchanan, Trooper Marsee, Trooper Boeckman, Trooper Fox, and Sergeant Brown

Assisting Agencies: Gibson County Sheriff’s Department, Oakland City Police, and Fort Branch Police

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

PASSED THE SENATE: BRAUN/SINEMA BILL TO IMPROVE HEALTH & WELFARE FOR FEDERAL WORKING DOGS

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WASHINGTON — The Working Dog Health and Welfare Act – introduced by Senator Mike Braun and Senator Kyrsten Sinema – has passed the U.S. Senate. The bill will support the safe and humane treatment of federal working dogs.

This bill is the first bill to pass the U.S. Senate in 2024.

“Working dogs” are used for the detection of explosives, narcotics, and missing persons, as well as serving in patrol and navigation capacities.

  This legislation includes programs that detect abuse and neglect of these animals, as well as ensuring emergency medical care, exercise, food and water, rest and off-duty time, and medical needs after retirement.

“Federal working dogs, who work diligently alongside their human companions, risk their lives daily to ensure the safety of Americans. As both a leader in the Senate for animal welfare and a dog owner, I am proud that this bipartisan legislation to ensure these animals are protected has passed the Senate.” — Senator Braun

“Our commonsense legislation protects Arizona working dogs from inhumane treatment – ensuring they are strong and healthy enough to keep Arizonans safe and secure.” — Senator Sinema

“Senate passage of the Working Dog Health and Welfare Act is a strong step towards improving the health and welfare of animals. Working dogs within our government agencies operate alongside human partners to perform invaluable services—including helping to sniff out threats, sense dangerous substances, and rescue those in peril. We rely on these amazing animals for help, and it is past time we treat them with the respect they deserve. I applaud the action in the Senate and look forward to the legislation’s continued forward momentum.” —American Humane, President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert

 “Animal welfare issues often bridge political divides. The bipartisan Working Dog Health and Safety Act prioritizes the welfare and safety of working dogs across the federal government. This bill will help our canine friends receive the best care when they are in the line of duty.” – Sara Amundson, President, Humane Society Legislative Fund

 “We applaud Senator Braun for his outstanding leadership on this widely-supported bill to protect dogs purchased with taxpayer dollars. We’ve previously recognized Senator Braun for his exceptional work to defend dogs from abuse and he continues to lead the way as a champion for animals and taxpayers.” –White Coat Waste Project Senior Vice President Justin Goodman

The American Kennel Club lauds passage of the Working Dog Health and Welfare Act. This measure, championed by Senator Braun, will ensure implementation of important recommendations for protections and standards of care for U.S. Government working dogs [as outlined in the January 2022 Government Accountability Office report, “Working Dogs: Federal Agencies Need to Better Address Health and Welfare”. ] Government working dogs do extraordinary work every day in protecting Americans at home and abroad. These dogs deserve our efforts to provide them quality care and the protections too.” – Sheila Goffe, AKC Vice President, Government Relations & Member, AKC Detection Dog Task Force

 

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