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Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation and Evansville Area Trails Coalition (ETC) Solidify Years of Collaboration with Formal Partnership

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Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation and Evansville Area Trails Coalition (ETC) Solidify Years of Collaboration with Formal Partnership

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA – October 18, 2023 – After years of collaboration, the Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation and the Evansville Area Trails Coalition, Inc. (ETC) are thrilled to announce a formal partnership. The agreement was approved at today’s Board of Parks Commissioners meeting.

This alliance between the Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation and ETC promises a mutual commitment to the promotion, expansion, and preservation of Evansville’s Greenway Trails System. Together, they aim to create an even more inviting and linked urban trail system, fostering a deeper connection between residents and opportunities for active living and nonmotorized transportation options.

A highlight of this agreement allows ETC to relocate to the lower level of The Pagoda pavilion, a prime location along the Greenway. This pivotal move exemplifies a commitment to trail stewardship, increased accessibility, and enhanced experiences for both residents and visitors.

“Our collaboration with ETC goes beyond a shared vision for the Greenway,” said Steve Schaefer, Deputy Mayor and Parks & Recreation interim Executive Director. “It brings to life the goals we envisioned in our 2023 Master Plan, and marks a new chapter in our city’s commitment to connectivity and wellness.”

“This partnership is a dream come true for everyone who has been working tirelessly to expand our trails network and sustain it as a source of pride for our community,” said ETC Executive Director Lorie Van Hook. “We look forward to a bright future where our trails become an integral part of the city’s identity.”

Together, the Department of Parks and Recreation and ETC will collaborate to ensure effective trail planning, development, and prioritize the expansion of the trail network. They are committed to fostering a greater sense of community, environmental stewardship, and overall well-being for all residents.

To celebrate this partnership, the agencies will be hosting a series of annual events, including trail clean-up activities, educational trail programs, and group urban hikes. The public is encouraged to get involved and experience the benefits of the trail system firsthand.

For more information about the partnership and upcoming events, please visitwww.walkbikeevv.org and https://www.evansville.in.gov/parks.

For press inquiries, please reach out to: Steve Schaefer, Deputy Mayor and interim Parks & Recreation Executive Director (812)436-4962 SSCHAEFER@EVANSVILLE.IN.GOV

Lorie Van Hook, Executive Director, Evansville-Area Trails Coalition (812)480-7598 LAVANHOOK@WALKBIKEEVV.ORG

About Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation:
Committed to establishing, fostering, and conserving dynamic parks and green spaces, the Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation stands as a beacon for quality of life. Their mission champions a blend of fun, fitness, and education for all Evansville residents.

About ETC:
ETC, a pivotal nonprofit, is on a mission to connect communities, advocate for multiuse trails, and champion active lifestyles. Their primary goal orbits around enhancing trails for both recreational and transportation purposes, coupled with a commitment to environmental care. By collaborating with community figureheads, ETC tirelessly endeavors to expand the Evansville Greenway both locally and regionally.

 

 

 

Attorney General Todd Rokita protects 1.5 million patients from Inmediata’s data breach

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Attorney General Todd Rokita continues his leadership in the fight to hold HIPAA covered entities accountable for patient privacy in the most recent multistate settlement with Puerto Rico-based health care clearinghouse Inmediata for a coding issue that exposed the protected health information (“PHI”) of approximately 1.5 million consumers for almost three years.  rokit

“Our office will never back down from protecting patient privacy,” Attorney General Rokita said. “All patients deserve privacy and should feel protected by their health care providers.”

Attorney General Rokita led a coalition of 33 attorneys general to investigate the incident and negotiate a settlement with the company.

Under the settlement, Inmediata has agreed to overhaul its data security and breach notification practices and make a $1.4 million payment to states. Indiana will receive over $131,000 from the settlement.

As a health care clearinghouse, Inmediata facilitates transactions between health care providers and insurers across the United States. On January 15, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights alerted Inmediata that PHI maintained by Inmediata was available online and had been indexed by search engines.

As a result, sensitive patient information could be viewed through online searches, and potentially downloaded by anyone with access to an internet search engine.

Inmediata was alerted to the breach on January 15, 2019, but they delayed notification to impacted consumers for over three months and sent misaddressed notices.  Further, the notices were far from clear—many consumers complained that without sufficient details or context. They had no idea why Inmediata had their data, which may have caused recipients to dismiss the notices as illegitimate.

This settlement resolves allegations of the attorneys general that Inmediata violated state consumer protection laws, breach notification laws, and HIPAA by failing to implement reasonable data security. This includes failing to conduct a secure code review at any point prior to the breach, and then failing to provide affected consumers with timely and complete information regarding the breach, as required by law.

Under the settlement, Inmediata has agreed to strengthen its data security and breach notification practices going forward.

Indiana’s settlement is attached.

USI ends road swing this weekend against Western Illinois

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (9-12, 5-5 OVC) looks to snap its three-match winless streak this weekend when the Screaming Eagles travel to Macomb, Illinois to face Ohio Valley Conference newcomer, Western Illinois University (6-13, 5-3 OVC), at Western Hall with matches slated for Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. After the weekend matchup, USI will have to wait an extra week before their next match due to the bye week.
 
Game Coverage
Information about USI Volleyball, including live stats, video, and audio broadcasts, is available on USIScreamingEagles.com. 
 
Tickets
Admission to the USI Volleyball matches this weekend is free.
 
Screaming Eagles Headlines:
Eagles Falter On The Road. The Screaming Eagles dropped two matches against Morehead State last weekend, moving their winless streak to three games. On the bright side, after USI went on their last three-match skid, they won five of their next six matches.
 
You Have To #OVCit. USI continues the road swing with a bout against newly-added OVC opponent, Western Illinois. The Leathernecks, formerly a Summit League school, are currently fourth in the OVC standings and will face the Eagles for the first time in program history.
 
Anderson On The Rise. Senior Leah Anderson is the fourth Screaming Eagle to rank in the top five in three categories in USI Volleyball history. She currently ranks second in aces and kills while being fifth in digs all-time at USI. Anderson joins an elite group that includes Leeanne Gross, Sheri Kaiser, and Shannon Wells.
 
Best of the Best. Senior Leah Anderson has earned a conference-leading 283 kills and 343.5 points with the second-most aces (34). Junior Carly Sobieralski leads the OVC with 718 assists and has nabbed seven 40+ assist matches with one 50-assist performance. Junior Paris Downing has excelled at the net, securing a league-leading 87 blocks.
 
Nationally Acclaimed. Due to USI being in the DI reclassification period, the Eagles are not ranked in the NCAA statistical rankings. However, USI would rank 12th in total attacks (2,860) and 45th in aces (134). Senior Leah Anderson would stand 20th in total points (343.5), 30th in total aces (34), 32nd in total kills (283), and 33rd in total attacks (846) while junior Carly Sobieralski ranks 33rd in total assists (718) and junior Paris Downing is 42nd in total blocks (87). (as of 10/17)
 
OVC Leaderboard. USI ranks third in service aces per set (1.68) and blocks per set (2.15) while being fourth in opponent hitting percentage (.189) and opponent aces per set (1.40). The Eagles are sixth in the OVC standings going into the week.
 
OVC Leaders. Senior Leah Anderson has her name in three categories, nabbing second in points per set (4.29), third in kills per set (3.54), and fourth in aces per set (0.43). Senior Abby Bednar sits fourth in points per set (3.91), sixth in aces per set (0.39), and seventh in kills per set (3.14). Junior Carly Sobieralski ranks fourth in assists per set (8.98) while junior Paris Downing and sophomore Keira Moore round out the leaders with Downing being second in blocks per set (1.09) and Moore in eighth in digs per set (3.74).
 
About Western Illinois. The Leathernecks go into the weekend 6-13 overall and 5-3 within the conference. WIU’s last contest was a 3-0 loss to non-conference foe, Chicago State. The Leathernecks have earned big conference wins over Morehead State, Little Rock, UT Martin, and SIUE. The Leathernecks rank first in the OVC and 15th in the nation in total digs (1,283) while standing third in the conference and ninth in the nation in digs per set (17.11).
 
Leading the Leathernecks. Keyana Cruse ranks first in the OVC in attacks per set (10.59) and total attacks (720) while holding the fifth-most kills per set (3.34). Brittany Wulf stands tall in attacks per set with 9.94 to rank third in the conference. Julianna Schmidt sits fifth in total blocks (71) and seventh in blocks per set (1.01) within the OVC. Karli Wenzel rounds out the leaders with 323 digs and 4.36 digs per set which is fifth best in the conference.
 
More Information. For more information about USI Volleyball and Athletics, go to USIScreamingEagles.com or follow USI Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Gov. Holcomb celebrates Next Level Trails expansion of Vandalia Trail in Plainfield

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Trail connects to Plainfield’s new Hobbs Station development

PLAINFIELD, IN – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today joined the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the town of Plainfield, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), and New City Development to celebrate the official opening of the recently completed Vandalia Trail extension and to mark the start of a new chapter for Hobbs Station.

“Powered by partnerships, and blazing new trails, Next Level Trails continues to help Indiana connect communities and one another,” said Gov. Holcomb. “I’m excited to see the private sector, local and state government partners all come together to set a new national standard. The Vandalia Trail connection to Plainfield’s new Hobbs Station development perfectly represents our statewide momentum and will draw Hoosiers across the region for years to come.”

The 2.32-mile asphalt multi-use trail was designed and constructed by the town of Plainfield. The project received support from a $1,712,000 Next Level Trails (NLT) grant that was announced by Gov. Holcomb in March 2021 as part of the second grant round of NLT.

Hobbs Station, which is set to open the first phase of development in 2024, is being supported by an investment from the IEDC’s regional development tax credit, which provides an incentive for companies to invest in redevelopment and revitalization, improving the quality of place within Indiana.

New City Development, a major contributor to the project, played a pivotal role by constructing more than half a mile of the new trail segment within the Hobbs Station development. Hobbs Station, a visionary $300 million mixed-use community project currently under construction, will offer a mix of residential, retail, office, senior housing, and industrial spaces, seamlessly integrated with access to the Vandalia Trail. Spanning 125 acres off U.S. 40 (Main Street) and North Perry Road, Hobbs Station represents a forward-thinking approach to community development that respects Plainfield’s history while embracing its future.

As part of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Connections initiative, NLT is the largest-ever infusion of trail funding in Indiana’s history. With a current allocation of $180 million, this program, administered by the DNR, is committed to establishing critical trail connections within and between Hoosier communities. To date, NLT has awarded $150 million to 75 projects across the state, with an additional $30 million set to be awarded in the upcoming fourth round of the program in December.

Of the 75 NLT projects, 26 are already completed, contributing more than 84 miles of trail since the program’s inception. An additional 13 projects are presently under construction, with several more scheduled to break ground later this year.

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A VOICE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE DOWNTRODDEN CONNIE ROBINSON-BLAIR SELECTED “CCO WOMEN OF THE YEAR”

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EVANSVILLE – On November 1, 2023, community leaders will gather at BALLY’S-Evansville to observe the City-County Observer staff bestowing several “Community Service Awards” and the “Female and Male” to deserving individuals or organizations who are well-known and highly respected community leaders and volunteers throughout our community.

It’s with extreme pleasure and pride, that we announce the well-deserving recipient of the CCO 2023 “WOMEN OF YEAR” award winner is the well-respected Connie Robinson-Blair.

Connie Robinson-Blair was the longest-serving City Council member in Evansville history and has an unwavering commitment as a strong minority female voice in local government.  She is also an advocate for local government policies that protect people, including the LGBTQ community, from employment, housing, and education discrimination.

Current Board Memberships: 
 
Founding Member of CDFI Evansville Advisory Board
President of Pigeon Township Advisory Board
President of Glenwood Neighborhood Association
First Lady of McFarland Missionary Baptist Church
Retired from numerous boards and advisory committees, highlights include:
 
Evansville Water & Sewer Utility Board
Evansville Urban Enterprise Association Board
Evansville Loan Administration Board
Evansville Commission on The Social Status of African American Males
Award and Recognition Highlights:
2020 Making Democracy Work award from the League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana.
2020 Junior League of Evansville Jeanie Brubeck Woman of Empowerment Civic Leadership Award
2020 University of Evansville Mays Legacy Award
2019 Dedication of Connie Robinson Way by Mayor Lloyd Winnecke.
2018 Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Sadelle Berger Award
2012 Female Entrepreneur of the Year from the Small Business Assistance Network
2007 Indiana Governor’s Award for Achievement in Business and Entrepreneurship

Connie-Robinson-Blair was the first African-American woman to ever seek election to the City Council in 1995.  For the next 24 years, she represented the center city’s low-income 4th Ward, focusing on affordable housing, extended bus service, economic development, and other projects that could “really help people.” She became the first African American woman to serve as the council president, and she was credited for working across political party lines to achieve solutions.

She retired from the City Council at the end of 2019 but continues to serve the community as a newly appointed member of the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Board.  She is a native of this city, a graduate of the University of Evansville, and the Founder and CEO of HMR Enterprises, a wholesale distributor of disposable products to restaurants and other venues

The City-County Observer recently announced our third (3) deserving “Community Service Award” winners for 2023. They are the highly respected Daniela Vidal Chancellor of IVY Tech Community College and the Honorable Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge, Tom Massey, and the Southwestern Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council.

Steve Hammer and County Commissioner Ben Shoulders are Co-Chairmen of the 2023 “Community Services Award Luncheon”  They are also excited to announce that D. William Moreau a highly regarded and nationally known attorney and newspaper President/Publisher of the Indiana Citizen newspaper shall be the event Keynote Speaker.

This year’s event Master of Ceremonies will be the Memorial Baptist Church mega preacher and publisher of “Our Times” newspaper, Dr. Adrian Brooks.

This year’s awards luncheon will be held at Bally’s-Evansville in Walnut rooms A and B.  Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., and the event will officially start at noon on November 1, 2022.

Reservations and additional details concerning this most worthy community event may be obtained by calling 1-812-774-8011. The deadline for registration is October 30, 2023.  For the last 10 years, this “Awards Luncheon” was sold out.

 

 

SENATOR BRAUN COMPLETES 5TH ANNUAL 92 COUNTY TOUR

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WASHINGTON – With a visit to Decatur County on Saturday, Senator Mike Braun has completed his fifth annual 92 County Tour.

Senator Braun pledged to visit each of Indiana’s 92 counties every year when he was elected, and has now fulfilled that promise for the fifth time.

“When Hoosiers sent me from my business to D.C., I told them I’d treat constituent service like I treated customer service in my company: my highest priority. Since then, I’ve visited all 92 counties in Indiana every year, hearing straight from Hoosiers what they think about the issues that matter most to them and their families. This year I heard from Hoosiers still bearing the brunt of an inflation crisis caused by politicians in D.C. borrowing a trillion dollars every six months, but I also saw resilient small businesses and communities working together to make our state better.” –Senator Mike Braun

SOME STORIES FROM THE 2023 92 COUNTY TOUR:

Senator Mike Braun aims to strengthen rural communities after his 5th annual 92 County Tour

Senator Braun pops into DeMotte

Wesselman Woods to host Senator Mike Braun

Sen. Mike Braun visits Jackson County

I-69 Ohio River Crossing in the works; Sen. Mike Braun visits Evansvidiscuss project

Braun helps christen new school greenhouse

SENATOR BRAUN VISITS NORTHEASTERN WAYNE SCHOOLS ON HIS YEARLY 92 COUNTY TOUR

SENATOR MIKE BRAUN ADDRESSES CARROLL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LUNCH IN DELPHI

Braun Discusses Rising Inputs, Other Challenges With Farmers in Tippecanoe County

Senator Braun met with local Veterans on Wednesday in Bedford

TAKEAWAYS FROM PREVIOUS 92 COUNTY TOURS:

News Examiner | Mike Braun: High prices are on Hoosiers’ minds on my 92 County Tour

WIBC | Hammer & Nigel – Mike Braun talks 92 County Tour

Kokomo Tribune | Mike Braun: What I learned visiting all of Indiana’s 92 counties this year

WLFI | U.S. Senator Mike Braun visiting all 92 counties in Indiana

 

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