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Attorney General Todd Rokita cautions Hoosier parents of child identity theft 

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Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers that child identity theft is on the rise. 1.3 million children have their identities stolen every year. This crime occurs when a hacker steals a child’s personal information and uses it to receive services or benefits.  

“Having your identity stolen, as an adult or a child, is devastating financially and mentally,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Our children do not typically have credit reports, which presents a blank slate for criminals to apply for credit and take out loans in their name. This type of theft can go undetected for years until they apply for a car loan or their first credit card.”

Scammers often use children’s Social Security number, name and address, or date of birth to apply for services, like health care coverage or nutrition assistance, open a bank or credit card account, apply for a loan, sign up for a utility service, or even rent a place to live.

“The effects of identity fraud are not only a hinderance or an annoyance – they can also destroy the future of children who are navigating into adulthood,” Attorney General Rokita said. “As they apply for college loans or apply for a credit card, they can be completely denied due to unprotected data and greedy hackers.”

Attorney General Rokita, along with the Federal Trade Commission, offer the following tips to protect your child from identity theft:

  • Ask questions before giving anyone your child’s Social Security number – even if it the child’s school, ask these questions:
  • Why do you need it?
  • How will you protect it?
  • Can you use a different identifier?
  • Can you use just the last four digits of the Social Security number?
  • Protect documents with personal information
  • If you have documents with your child’s personal information, like medical bills or their Social Security card, keep them in a safe place, like a locked file cabinet.
  • When you decide to get rid of those documents, shred them before you throw them away. If you don’t have a shredder, look for a local shred day.
  • Delete personal information before disposing of a computer or cell phone.
  • Your computer and phone might contain personal information about your child. Find out how to delete that information before you get rid of a computer or a cell phone.
  • Security Freeze
  • As a parent or legal guardian, a security freeze is one tool you can use to restrict certain access to your minor dependent’s credit report. Should you request a security freeze be placed on your minor dependent’s credit report, a credit report is created for the minor and then frozen.
  • Once a security freeze is placed on your child’s credit report, it restricts certain access to it, including by fraudsters who may be trying to open a new account using the child’s ID.
  • Security freezes are free but must be placed separately with all 3 national credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). You’ll need to provide copies of documentation that verify your ID; the minor dependent’s ID; and your relationship to them.

 

USI Romain College of Business to host content creator and financial influencer Kyla Scanlon

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The University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business will present “In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work” with Kyla Scanlon, Social Content Creator and Founder of the financial education company, Bread, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 15. The presentation will take place in the Business and Engineering Center Atrium and is open to the public at no charge. This presentation is made possible by the generous support of Berger Wealth Services at Baird Private Wealth Management and the USI Foundation.

Scanlon has garnered a wide following on a variety of social media platforms by sharing financial knowledge in quick video segments aimed at the Gen Z audience. She has over 423,000 combined followers and subscribers on Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube. In addition to her social media content, she has her own podcast called “Let’s Appreciate,” a newsletter with over 51,000 subscribers on SubStack and a book, In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work, that will be released in April of 2024.

She started her career as an Associate at Capital Group conducting macroeconomic analysis and modeling investment strategies. Scanlon earned bachelor’s degrees in economics, finance and data analytics from Western Kentucky University in 2019.

 

Gov. Holcomb announces Canadian Solar building new $800M solar cell manufacturing facility in Southeast Indiana

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Company’s investment will add 1,200 jobs, produce 5GW annually at River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, powering solar energy across U.S.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.– Governor Eric Holcomb today announced plans for a new solar photovoltaic (PV) cell production facility in Indiana. Canadian Solar’s new plant, which will be the company’s second solar module production facility in the U.S., will create approximately 1,200 new jobs in Jeffersonville over the next several years.

“Indiana’s strong advanced manufacturing sector positions the state to help lead the global energy transition, developing and powering new solutions in batteries, solar, and hydrogen,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Canadian Solar’s new U.S. location in Jeffersonville will put our skilled Hoosier workforce at the center of cultivating solar power, making energy-efficient panels more accessible to consumers across the country.”

Canadian Solar, an integrated provider of solar power products, services and system solutions, will invest a projected $800 million to construct and equip a state-of-the-art PV cell manufacturing plant at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville. The new plant will produce an annual output of 5GW – equivalent to approximately 20,000 high-power solar panels per day – and ship the finished cells to the company’s new module assembly facility in Texas, announced earlier this year. Production is expected to begin by the end of 2025.

“Establishing this factory is a key milestone that will enable us to better serve our U.S. customers with the most advanced technology in the industry,” said Dr. Shawn Qu, founder and CEO of Canadian Solar, emphasizing the importance of this new facility. “This is the second of the anticipated long-term investments we expect to make in the U.S. as we think strategically about a sustainable and resilient clean energy supply chain. We thank the state of Indiana, Clark County, and the city of Jeffersonville for their critical support and we look forward to working with them as we grow.”

Canadian Solar plans to begin hiring for new positions in mid-2024 and will ramp up hiring in early 2025 to fully staff the Jeffersonville plant. This facility joins the global manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Brazil, Vietnam and Thailand.

“The city of Jeffersonville is pleased that Canadian Solar has chosen River Ridge Commerce Center as home for their newest critical production facility in the United States,” said Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore. “Not only are they making a large financial investment into our community, but they will also become one of the largest single-site employers in the Greater Louisville region. When in full production, their total employment base will include over 150 engineers at this facility. We are thrilled to see a global industry leader join our community and provide a product with enormous potential.”

“This is a historic investment in River Ridge and Southern Indiana,” said Jerry Acy, executive director of the River Ridge Development Authority. “The technologies of the future are being built right here at River Ridge, I want to thank Dr. Shawn Qu and his team at Canadian Solar for their commitment to our region. We look forward to a successful partnership that will launch the next solar power generation.”

Based on the company’s job creation plans, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation committed an investment in Canadian Solar of up to $9.7 million in the form of conditional tax credits and up to $400,000 in conditional training grants. The IEDC also committed an investment of up to $2 million in conditional redevelopment tax credits based on the company’s investment plans and up to $200,000 in Manufacturing Readiness Grants. These incentives are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim state benefits once investments are made and employees are hired and trained. The City of Jeffersonville and the River Ridge Development Authority offered additional incentives.

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS STATE MEDIA GUIDE FOR 2023

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STATE MEDIA GUIDE FOR 2023

IHDC Media Guide_October 2023

Vincennes University recognized as an Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College

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VINCENNES, Ind., November 1, 2023 – Vincennes University is honored for the recognition of its unwavering commitment to excellence and equity in student success, and is proud to announce that VU is once again recognized as an Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College. VU is the only Indiana institution to be included in this year’s award process.

With this distinction, VU has been granted the special opportunity to compete for the prestigious 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and $1 million in shared prize funds. Awarded by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, the $1 million Aspen Prize aims to elevate the community college sector and draw attention to what exemplary colleges can do to promote economic mobility for students and talent development for communities.

Only 15 percent of junior colleges and community colleges are chosen for the opportunity to apply for this significant honor. The selective process underscores VU’s commitment to achieving high and equitable student outcomes.

According to VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson, “We have witnessed remarkable improvements in graduation rates, academic performance, and student satisfaction. This announcement by the Aspen Institute is a testament to the Board of Trustees’ commitment to the University’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in higher education and a recognition of the transformative impact our outstanding faculty and staff have on the lives of our students.”

Through innovative programs, a student-centric approach, and an enduring commitment to improving student success outcomes, VU has continued to see improvements in student success across all populations of students.

This marks the second time since 2019 that VU has been eligible to participate in this biennial award process. The recognition highlights VU’s mission of providing high-quality and affordable education while cultivating a supportive environment for student success.

VU Provost Dr. Laura Treanor said, “Our mission is to offer the highest quality instructional environment possible. Our dedicated faculty and staff have a laser-sharp focus on creating environments that foster student growth, engagement, and achievement, and I am delighted that our work is being acknowledged with this prestigious recognition.”

Arts Commission seeks applications from artists for business training workshop, fellowship

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(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is now accepting applications for the 2024 On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program. On-Ramp is a program for artists and creative entrepreneurs seeking training and resources around establishing or supporting an arts-based business in Indiana. 

Designed by Elaine Grogan Luttrull of Minerva Financial Arts, On-Ramp focuses on ten key business concepts for a successful creative career including defining value, business structure, identifying and marketing to customers, pricing strategy, marketing strategy, managing expenses and generating revenue, taxes, and planning.

The On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator is comprised of a three-day in-person intensive entrepreneurship and community engagement workshop and the opportunity to apply for up to $2,000 in fellowship funding to put the training into action. The 2024 On-Ramp workshop will be May 8-10, 2024, in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Based upon survey results from previous cohorts, On-Ramp alumni are consistently more confident in their ability to pursue a creative career in Indiana, more knowledgeable about the key business areas of focus, and more likely to take action in their careers following participation in the workshop.

“Indiana’s creative economy is strengthened by entrepreneurs,” said Jordan Adams, IAC Artists Services Manager. “Each year, the On-Ramp cohort demonstrates the power of Hoosier creative entrepreneurs, and we look forward to welcoming the newest cohort into this inspiring network.”

The deadline to apply to participate is January 4, 2024.

Aces men’s soccer earns a result in 2023 season finale at Belmont

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The Purple Aces come just shy of a tournament berth in a thrilling conclusion to 2023
 
NASHVILLE – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team ended its 2023 campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Belmont Bruins.

Two goals, with one in the waning minutes of the match, made for an exciting conclusion to the Purple Aces season. Senior forward Kai Phillip and freshman winger Auden Engen Vik scored for UE in the 23rd and 89th minute respectively. Evansville had three separate players record assists on the two goals including midfielder Carlos Barcia, midfielder Jose Vivas, and defender Tobias Bak.

“We haven’t been leading at half very much this season. But I thought we played pretty well and got a nice goal early,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver following the match. “With the way the results were in other games, we knew Belmont was going to come out and press to take the game to us to advance to the tournament.

“Those first 15 minutes of the second half they put us under a lot of pressure, and it ended up with a goal. But we couldn’t have asked more from our guys to get us back into the game and make it 2-2. It was a good game overall, but unfortunately, the results didn’t go our way in other matches. And that’s on us for not taking care of business earlier in the season,”.

The Aces found the net early and often in the Music City on a chilly night. Engen Vik recorded the team’s first shot in the second minute. UE’s aggressive offensive attack netted the first goal in the 23rd minute from Phillip. Bak made a cross through the penalty box to Phillip who was right in front of the goal on the right side. Phillip was able to tap the ball past Belmont’s goalkeeper with his right foot into the center of the net. Evansville kept the one-goal lead through the first 45 minutes, not getting another opportunity in the half.

To start the second half, the Aces played a more conservative game looking to keep the ball away from the Bruins with the slim lead. But Belmont was able to capitalize in the 54th minute after a flurry of shots at UE goalkeeper Jacob Madden to make it a 1-1 game. Evansville continued to struggle to contain the Bruins as the third goal of the match was Belmont’s in the 85th minute. Staring down a loss that would take them out of Missouri Valley Conference Tournament contention, the Aces returned to its high-volume offense.

In the final 10 minutes of the match, UE had five shot attempts with two going on net. One of those included the game-tying goal from Engen Vik in the 89th minute. With a large group of players in the top of the penalty area, Barcia took advantage of a little space to find Engen Vik in front of the middle of the net. Challenging the Bruins keeper, Engen Vik won with a sliding right-footed shot to the bottom left corner.

Ending the game in a draw kept Evansville’s postseason hopes alive for a brief moment as they waited for the result of the Northern Illinois and Bowling Green game. But a win from NIU officially ended the Aces season as the Huskies moved two points ahead of UE for the final tournament spot. Evansville ends the season with an overall record of 4-8-4 and an MVC record of 2-4-2.

Markland and Grafton earn All-OVC honors; Markland named Goalkeeper of the Year

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer had two Screaming Eagles receive Ohio Valley Conference postseason honors on Wednesday. The league’s head coaches and communication directors voted upon the postseason accolades.

It was announced that redshirt freshman goalkeeper Anna Markland (Hoover, Alabama) and sophomore defender Charli Grafton (Sunriver, Oregon) were recognized by the conference for their performances in 2023.
 
Between the posts, Markland was named the OVC’s Goalkeeper of the Year along with being on the All-OVC First Team and All-Newcomer Team. In taking over the reins in goal, Markland started all 19 matches, posting a 1.11 GAA with 68 saves and six clean sheets in the regular season. Her six shutouts and 1.11 GAA ranked second in the OVC, while her saves total was top five. She also had a .782 save percentage. In conference play, Markland had a sub-1.00 GAA, 32 saves, and an OVC-best five shutouts, including three straight between October 5-12. Markland was a three-time OVC Goalkeeper of the Week during the season.
 
Commanding the defensive unit, Grafton earned All-OVC Second Team accolades. Grafton shifted from a holding midfield position in 2022 to the left centerback spot in 2023, leading an entirely new backline for USI this season. The sophomore helped USI to six shutouts in 2023 with five coming in OVC play. Grafton started every match, playing all but 21 minutes this season. Getting involved offensively, Grafton also tallied an assist in USI’s 3-0 win against Lindenwood University on October 8. Grafton was named OVC Defender of the Week twice during the 2023 campaign.
 
Southern Indiana concluded its 2023 season with a top-four seed and a quarterfinal appearance in the Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Soccer Championship Tournament. USI earned its second consecutive OVC tournament berth in the second year of the transition to Division I. The Screaming Eagles seek to continue to build and take another step forward in 2024.

THUNDERBOLTS RETURN HOME, HOST MACON THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY 

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Evansville, In.:  Following their first road trip of the season last Friday, the Thunderbolts return to Ford Center ice this coming weekend to open their November schedule, hosting the Macon Mayhem this coming Friday for Free Kids Friday and Saturday for Game Show Night.

Week In Review: 

                In Evansville’s road opener in Peoria on Friday, the Thunderbolts fell victim to a fast Peoria start, falling behind 2-0 early in the first period.  The Thunderbolts responded well and stabilized play in the first period’s remaining 15 minutes but could not chip away at the deficit.  Penalties took precedent in the remaining two periods, preventing any further momentum as Peoria further built their lead to 4-1 before adding a pair of goals in the last two minutes to round out the 6-1 final score, with Grayson Valente scoring Evansville’s lone goal in the second period.

The Week Ahead: 

                The Thunderbolts host the Macon Mayhem this Friday and Saturday night at Ford Center, faceoff for both nights set for 7:00pm CT.  Friday is Free Kids Friday presented by Old National Bank. All kids 12 and under get in for free with the purchase of an adult ticket (Offer good ONLY at the Ford Center ticket office).  In addition, select sections will feature tickets for $18.34 as a nod to Old National Bank’s founding year.  Saturday is Game Show Night, which will be filled with features from many of America’s top game shows.  For tickets to this weekend’s games, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center ticket office.

Coming Soon: 

                Saturday, November 11th will be Military Appreciation Night, presented by National Vet Help, as the Thunderbolts take on the Huntsville Havoc at 7:00pm CT.  The Thunderbolts will be wearing specialty jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game.  Tuesday, November 14th will be the Thunderbolts’ Annual Education Day Game against the Peoria Rivermen, with opening faceoff set for 10:00am CT.

Scouting the Opponent:  

Macon Mayhem: 
  • Record: 2-2-0, 4 Points, T-6th Place
  • Leading Goal Scorer: Four Players (2 Goals Each)
  • Leading Point Scorer: Jake Goldowski (6 Points)
  • Primary Goaltender: Jimmy Poreda (1-1-0, .925 Save %)
  • Thunderbolts 22-23 Record vs MAC: 3-1

                After opening their season with a pair of wins over the Knoxville Ice Bears, the Mayhem dropped back to a .500 record following two losses at home to Fayetteville this past weekend.  Alex Laplante scored Macon’s lone goal in their 3-1 loss on Friday.  On Saturday, the Mayhem held a 3-1 lead in the third period off goals from Jarret Kup, Tommy Munichiello, and CJ Hayes, before the Marksmen stormed back to win 4-3.

Call-up Report:

                – None to report currently.

Transactions:     

Wed. 11/1: F Frankie Trazzera signed to contract

Wed. 11/1: F Colton Kalezic placed on 14-Day Injured Reserve

Tue. 10/31: F Jared Christy signed to professional tryout (PTO)

Practice Media Availability 

Players and Coach Bes will be available for interviews upon request within 15 minutes prior to the start of practices and immediately following the conclusion of practices. Times, Dates, and Practice Location are not likely to but may change at any time, with any changes being communicated immediately to any scheduled media.  To schedule practice filming and/or interviews, please contact Tommy Pecoraro at tpecoraro@evansvillethunderbolts.com. 

Thur. November 2: 10:00 to 11:30am, Ford Center

Tue. November 7 to Thur. November 9: 10:00 to 11:30am, Swonder Ice Arena

OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA OFFERS DINNER ON THE BRIDGE FALL EXPERIENCE

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Evansville, IN – October 31, 2023 – The Old National Events Plaza opened reservations today for the fall experience of Dinner on the Bridge, The Wine Series, set to take place on November 30, 2023.
Dinner on the Bridge, The Wine Series, presents a beautiful dining event with four courses of fine cuisine, perfectly paired with specialty wines by J. Lohr Vineyards. Each dinner highlights wine selections from nationally recognized wineries, along with a skillfully designed menu created to enhance the flavors of the featured wines. An original menu is curated by Noel Bilbro, Old National Events Plaza’s Executive Chef for each Dinner on the Bridge.
The Wine Series creates a learning experience for those who love fine foods and a variety of wine offerings. The Plaza’s in-house Sommelier and Director of Food and Beverage, Brittany Shouse, will guide guests through wine-tasting notes. “Seasonal wine and dine opportunities are fun! The Summer Wine Series was such a success, we want to continue offering this dining opportunity for new and reoccurring guests this fall,” says Shouse.
Guests will enjoy live music and the picturesque downtown scene from the sky bridge over Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Reservations are available for two, four, or six guests and include a signature welcome cocktail, four perfectly paired courses and wine pairings. Perks include educational wine presentations and a Q&A with our Executive Chef, plus takeaway recipes of Chef’s favorite menu items.
Ticket Information:
 
What:   Dinner on the Bridge – The Wine Series Fall Experience
When:  Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Where:  Old National Events Plaza Skybridge  I  715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets:  Reservations are $99.00 per guest, plus 8% tax. All packages include four dining courses, four wine pairings, and a signature welcome cocktail.
For the complete menu and additional information, visit oldnationaeventsplaza.com.

 

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