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American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Patty Avery

812-455-4231

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties 

WHO: The American Cancer Society
WHAT: More than just a walk, the 34th annual Relay For Life in Evansville is a volunteer-led movement that unites the community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. Relay For Life is a community of survivors, caregivers, local residents, volunteers and participants who believe that the future can be free from cancer.
WHY: In 2023, more than 1.9 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States and more than 600,000 Americans will die from cancer, including 40,000 new diagnoses and nearly 13,700 deaths here in Indiana. Relay For Life has raised more than $6.8 billion to support these efforts since 1985, and the Relay for Life in Evansville hopes to add to that figure this year, furthering the American Cancer Society’s mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. 
WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 3:00 – 9:00

Registration: 3:00

St. Vincent Breast Center 3-D screening mammogram 3-D mobile coach is available to perform mammograms: 3:00-6:00 

Opening ceremony and survivor lap (Music by the Angels of Greater Hope): 4:00

Survivor dinner: 5:00

Grandmothers’ pageant: 5:30

Luminaria ceremony: 8:00

Closing lap: 9:00
WHERE: Eykamp Scout Center; 3501 E. Lloyd Expressway, Evansville
INTERVIEW & VISUAL 

OPPS: 

 Interviews will be available with local American Cancer Society staff, volunteers, cancer survivors, and Relay for Life participants. The best opportunities for visuals will be the survivor lap, the Grandmothers’ pageant, and the Luminaria ceremony, which lights the night with the names of loved ones impacted by cancer. 

 

Suspicious Explosion/Narcotics Arrest

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News Release
09/29/23
Case Numbers: 23-19113 & 23-19135 Incident: Suspicious Explosion/Narcotics Arrest

1400 block Cumberland Ave.

On September 28th, around 4:15 p.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Cumberland Ave to assist the Evansville Fire Department. The Evansville Fire Department had initially been called to that location for a loud explosion and smoke in the area. EFD located the smoke and debris on the sidewalk near the alley that runs north/south off of Dearborn St.

Luckily, the explosion did not cause any injuries and there was no structure damage reported. The explosion was caused by a modified device that started out as a firework. It was considered to be an improvised explosion devise (IED). A second device was located next to the trashcan in the same location, but that device had not functioned. The EPD Hazardous Device Unit was on scene and rendered that device safe.

Through the investigation, officers and detectives determined that a residence on Delmar Ave. was possibly involved with the explosion. Detectives applied for and were granted a search warrant for the residence. Methamphetamine and paraphernalia were found inside the home. Robert Kuhen was a resident of that home and was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia. He was transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center.

At this time, no one has been arrested in the connection with the IED explosion, but the investigation is still active. The Evansville Police Department would like to remind the public that once a firework has been modified in any way, it is classified as an Improvised Explosion Devise (IED), which is not only illegal, but very dangerous.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the EPD Adult Investigations Unit at (812) 436-7979.

Vanderburgh County Crash Report

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USI Engineers in Action helps design and build pedestrian bridge in eSwatini in southern Africa

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WHO: Five students from USI’s Engineers in Action (EIA) chapter—Koby Lindner, Josiah Hollis, Lisa Botello, Melanie Cedeno Morales and Miguel Pinto—and Dr. Jason Hill, Associate Professor of Engineering, and Justin Amos, Laboratory Manager of the Applied Engineering Center

WHAT: Students and faculty will discuss their experience from their summer 2023 EIA bridge build in the Hhohho region of eSwatini in southern Africa. The pedestrian footbridge connects two isolated communities to schools, hospitals and stores. The bridge, completed in six weeks, benefits over 4,800 residents, including over 3,500 children. The bridge that had previously been used to connect the community to critical resources was not usable for over seven months of the year due to eSwatini’s rainy season flooding and had to be rebuilt yearly after being washed away. In addition to the educational and hands-on components of the project, team members also experienced cultural immersion and were embedded within the local community during the trip.

The EIA team that designed and built the bridge was composed of students from USI, McGill University and Oregon State University. USI and McGill University worked as Co-Leaders on the project while Oregon State participated as a tag-a-long.

This is USI’s fourth bridge project with previous builds in Bolivia, Virginia and Africa.

At the press conference, students and faculty will present a brief presentation (including a video and photo slideshow presentation) on their experiences and will be available for group and individuals interviews post-presentation.

WHEN: The media event will be held at noon Monday, October 2.

WHERE: The media event will be held in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. A map of the USI campus, featuring the Liberal Arts Center, can be found at USI.edu/map.

LINK T0 OCTOBER 2023 NEW HARMONY GAZETTE

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LINK T0 OCTOBER 2023 NEW HARMONY GAZETTE

New Harmony Gazette October 2023

 

 

Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for  Motor Carrier Inspectors

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The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI). The MCI positions will staff permanent scale facilities in Fort Wayne, Lowell, Richmond, Seymour, Terre Haute, and West Harrison. Inspectors enforce state and federal regulations for commercial motor vehicles operating within the State of Indiana.

Trainees must complete the 10-week Motor Carrier Inspector School scheduled to begin on March 18, 2024. The training will be conducted through a combination of in-house academy-style learning and on-the-job training. The academy-style training will be conducted Monday through Friday at the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division in Indianapolis, with housing provided. During the training, trainees will develop skills, including emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, communications, hazardous materials, first-aid, post-crash investigations, and truck inspections.

To participate in the selection process, applicants for the position of Motor Carrier Inspector must meet the following basic requirements:

  1. Be a United States citizen.
  2. Be at least 21 years old by March 18, 2024.
  3. Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  4. Possess a valid driver’s license.
  5. Be required to pass a physical agility test, oral interview, polygraph exam, and a background investigation.
  6. Be required to complete a medical exam, a psychological exam, and a drug test.
  7. Geographical proximity to the scale facility may be a factor in the selection process.

Trainees are paid during the MCI school and are provided with all necessary equipment.  The starting salary is $52,000 and will increase to $54,000 at the end of the first year of employment.  Over the next ten years, with step increases in pay, a Motor Carrier Inspector will reach an annual salary of $70,000.  A retirement program will be available through PERF.

To apply for a Motor Carrier Inspector position, visit the Indiana State Police website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianasp.  Applications for Motor Carrier Inspector must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Indianapolis time), Sunday, October 29, 2023.

The Indiana State Police is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer complying with all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Gov. Holcomb to announce launch of new addiction treatment locator

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INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb will announce the launch of Treatment Atlas, Indiana’s new addiction treatment locator platform.

WHO:     
Gov. Holcomb
Exec. Dir. Douglas Huntsinger, Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement
Dir. Jay Chaudhary, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction

WHEN:
11:00 a.m. EDT, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023

WHERE:
White River Central Canal Fountain
(down the steps from the 9/11 Memorial)
421 W. Ohio St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

THUNDERBOLTS RE-SIGN KENNY BRITTON 

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Evansville, In.:  The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the re-signing of forward Kenny Britton for the 2023-24 season.  The Thunderbolts’ 2023-24 season will get underway on Saturday, October 21st at Ford Center as they host the Huntsville Havoc.

Britton returns to the Thunderbolts after playing 4 games with Evansville in the 2022-23 season, engaging in two fights and holding an even plus/minus rating.  Prior to making his professional debut with Evansville, the Brantford, Ontario native played college hockey in British Columbia, Canada for the University of Victoria between 2017-2022, scoring 8 goals and 20 points in 68 total games, and finishing his tenure as the team captain in 2021-22.  Britton also played junior hockey in the VIJHL between 2015-17 for Campbell River and Victoria, winning the VIJHL championship with Victoria in 2016.  In reaction to returning to the Thunderbolts, Britton commented: “I couldn’t be more excited to come back to the City of Evansville and play in front of the great fans every night at Ford Center!”

In reaction to re-signing Britton, Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes commented: “Kenny is great in the locker room and provides energy and grit on the ice each and every day.”

Aces cross country to run in the Live in Lou Classic

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The Purple Aces return to action in one of the largest cross country meets in the country
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Evansville cross country teams will run in their last road meet of the season before MVC Championships in October.

Afte two weeks of training following their first full 8K and 5K races, the Purple Aces are back on the course Saturday afternoon in Louisville. Both the men’s and the women’s teams will participate in the Live in Lou Classic, one of the largest cross country meets in the United States. The Aces will be participating in the College Silver Races along with 65 other schools and club programs. In the Silver Race, UE will see Western Kentucky, Jacksonville State, and Austin Peay at the Division I level.

On Saturday, the men will run the 8K course at E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park at 11 a.m. CT. The women will run the 5K course following the men at 11:45 a.m. CT. For each race, the meet will award the top three teams and the top 25 finishers. In last year’s Live in Lou Classic, UE returners Adam Oulgout ran 26:30.9 to place 50th out of 412 runners while Joey Taylor ran a time of 28:54.1.

In their last meet two weeks ago, the men’s and the women’s cross-country teams placed 15th of 18 teams at the John McNichols Invitational. The men’s team averaged a time of 26:31.0 for the 8K while the women’s team averaged a time of 19:45.0 for the 5K. Sonja Inzinger paced all Ace runners finishing 36th with a time of 18:28.7. On the men’s side, Samuel Lea was top of the pack for the second meet in a row with a time of 25:54.9 and a 75th place finish. 

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