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Mayor Stephanie Terry Announces Summer Dates for Block-by-Block Neighborhood Cleanups

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Evansville, IN Building on the success of its spring events, Mayor Stephanie Terry’s Block-by-Block Neighborhood Cleanup program will return this summer with three additional dates in neighborhoods across Evansville.

The summer events will take place on:

  • Friday, June 20 | Glenwood Neighborhood
  • Friday, July 25 | Lamasco Neighborhood (rescheduled from a rainout in April)
  • Tuesday, August 12 | Goosetown Neighborhood

Each cleanup will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and volunteers are encouraged to register in advance at www.evansvillegov.org/block.

The Block-by-Block initiative – one of the cornerstones of Mayor Terry’s Neighborhood Revitalizationpriority – brings together city employees and community volunteers to beautify Evansville’s neighborhoods by picking up litter, mowing overgrown lots, trimming trees, and more. In some cases, the cleanups also include more intensive actions such as demolition of blighted properties.

“Every neighborhood in Evansville deserves to be clean, safe, and vibrant,” said Mayor Stephanie Terry.“The Block-by-Block program is about showing up for one another – city workers, neighbors, and volunteers all pitching in together to make real, visible change. We were disappointed when rain canceled our April event in Lamasco, but we’re thrilled to get back to that neighborhood in July to finish what we started.”

Earlier this year, Block-by-Block cleanups were held in the CHAIN and Tepe Park neighborhoods. Mayor Terry’s administration scheduled eight total cleanups in 2025 (including the rained-out April event), each selected based on data from city departments to identify areas with the greatest need.

Community members of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to get involved.

 

Ensuring Fairness for Female Athletes  

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Ensuring Fairness for Female Athletes  Ensuring fairness in collegiate sports is essential to protecting opportunities for female athletes. Biological differences impact athletic performance, and a new law I supported this session further protects the integrity of women’s sports in Indiana.
House Enrolled Act 1041 ensures fair competition by preventing biological males from competing in female categories at the collegiate level in the state of Indiana. This legislation aligns with an executive order at the federal level signed by President Donald Trump and one at the state level signed by Gov. Mike Braun, codifying the language into state law.

Elle Patterson, a former San Jose State volleyball player, testified in support of HEA 1041 in both the House and Senate committee hearings. She stated that she lost a volleyball scholarship to a biological male athlete and was required to share hotel rooms and locker rooms, while being unfairly compared in athletic performance.

The General Assembly previously passed a law I supported in 2022, which prohibited biological men from participating in female sports in Indiana K-12 schools.

As Indiana is home to the NCAA headquarters and hosts national and worldwide sporting events, it’s important we remain a leader on this issue.

To learn more about HEA 1041 and other new laws signed by the governor, click here.

Sincerely,

Tim O’Brien
State Representative

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Scott deals as Otters win third straight

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters (11-13) beat the Washington Wild Things (13-11) 6-3 on Saturday night in a divisional contest.

The Otters had their ace on the bump today in Braden Scott, who was dealing in the first two frames. He began his outing striking out the side in the first and worked through a hit-by-pitch to throw a scoreless second.

In the third, Washington was able to take a 1-0 lead by the time the Otters came to bat.

A leadoff walk to Ellis Schwartz got the offense going for Evansville in the home half of the third. With Schwartz on first, LJ Jones lasered a ball into left center field to score Schwartz from first. The next batter up, Keenan Taylor, then sent a line drive over the left field wall for his fourth home run of the season. This gave the Otters a 3-1 lead at the end of the third.

With a good offensive inning behind him, Scott pitched a scoreless fourth to quickly get the bats up and going. Raymond Gil and Justin Felix would reach to begin the inning and be bunted over by Alain Camou. With two runners in scoring position, Schwartz hit a sacrifice fly to center to bring in another run. Pavin Parks would later single home another run. JJ Cruz continued the hit parade with an RBI single of his own.

The Otters carried a 6-1 lead into the top of the fifth. Scott threw two more innings to end his day with a great line. He went six innings, struck out six and gave up just one run. The bullpen did their job in the seventh and held the lead where it was.

The Wild Things would tack on two in the eighth to make it closer at 6-3. Alex Valdez would shut them down though. He had a clutch outing where he would end the game with a strikeout while the bases were loaded for Washington.

In total, the Evansville pitching staff was able to strand 13 total base runners for Washington.

The Otters are back at it tomorrow at 5:05 PM CT for Dog Days of Summer! Fans with ticket stubs from Saturday night’s win can bring the stub to Sunday’s game for free admission.

All games can be heard on 96.9 WYIR and the Otters Digital Network and can be viewed live on the HomeTeam Network.

The Word 120 , To God Belongs the Glory by Jerome Stewart

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To God Belongs the Glory by Jerome Stewart

The Apostle Paul said to the brethren in Romans chapter 8 vs. 31; “If God is for us, who can be against us?” He is the exact same God today! When there is a willingness to live each day by the will of God, mankind will do the right things and make decisions based on and in conjunction with the knowledge of; God’s word. Listen to the words of the Apostle Paul to the brethren in 2nd. Corinthians chapter 2 vss. 14 thru 17 which says; “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To  the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life. And who is sufficient for these things? For we are not, as so  many, peddling the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.” Stop the presses! In vs. 17 Paul mentioned those who peddle the word of God, in essence for personal ambition/gain, and in doing so pervert God’s word, and God knows who you are!  If you do not understand anything at the beginning and end of each day, please understand this. It’s all about Jesus to the glory of the Father in heaven. It is not about following the wisdom of any man who did not experience one scintilla of the pain Jesus felt when He allowed Himself to be nailed to the cross of Calvary. He had the power to destroy those who nailed Him to the cross immediately had He chosen to do so. In 2nd. Corinthians chapter 4 as Paul continued to instruct and encourage the brethren, in vs. 7 he says; “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not us.” In vss. 8 thru 10 Paul was in rare form saying; “We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in the despair, persecuted but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—always carrying about in the body of the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus may be made manifested in our mortal flesh.” FYI; To God be the glory for sending Jesus into the world, not some of the time, but all the time!

Farmers markets open for the season 

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BY Wendy McNamara
As spring transitions into summer, communities across Indiana are once again welcoming back a favorite seasonal tradition, our local farmers markets. These markets not only offer fresh, locally grown produce and handmade goods, but also support Indiana’s hardworking farmers, artisans and small businesses.

Indiana is home to more than 200 farmers markets, providing Hoosiers with direct access to healthy food and the chance to support local agriculture. Whether you’re shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, plants or homemade crafts, there’s no better way to invest in our communities and our economy.

Indiana Grown is a network of local farmers and producers helping connect consumers like you to Hoosier-made products. Look for the Indiana Grown label on products when you visit grocery stores, restaurants and convenience stores. You can also visit IndianaGrown.org and search for members and products near you.

Here are a few other helpful resources:

Many markets now accept SNAP and WIC benefits, and thanks to programs like Double Up Indiana, qualifying families can double the value of their SNAP dollars when purchasing fresh produce at participating markets.

Hoosier History Highlights

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Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report

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Healthy food. Healthy eating background. Fruit, vegetable, berry. Vegetarian eating. Superfood

food reports may4-10, 2025

The Color of Magic | June 11

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Event Details:

Date: WednesdayJune 11

Time:  2 PM

Location: Willard Park (rain location Browning Gallery)

 

The Color of Magic – Summer Reading Program

 

Prepare to be amazed! Join us Wednesday, June 11 at Willard Public Library for The Color of Magic, a high-energy magic show filled with laughs, surprises, and colorful tricks that will leave kids wide-eyed with wonder.

 

This fun and interactive performance is perfect for families and part of our Color Our WorldSummer Reading series. Whether it’s your child’s first magic show or their tenth, they’re sure to have a blast!