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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.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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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

 

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

ROOM 301 CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023

12:00 NOON

 AGENDA

1.      CALL TO ORDER

2.      MEETING MEMORANDUM   OCTOBER 4, 2023

3.      CONSENT AGENDA

         N/A

4.     OLD BUSINESS 

         N/A

5.      NEW BUSINESS     

         a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Swonder Ice Arena for the Big Bear Youth

             Hockey Tournament. – Pariman       

         b. Request Re: Approve proposal request to add power circuits for two hand dryers in the 

             Wesselman Park Pickleball Restrooms. -Schaefer

         c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Design Services Agreement (DPR Logo Update) with Rundell

             Ernstberger Associates, Inc.- Schaefer

         d. Request Re: Permission to seek bids for Fendrich Golf Course Cupola and drywall repair

             work.- Schaefer    

6.      REPORTS   

         a. Steve Schaefer- Interim Parks Department Director                    

7.      ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS

 

8.      ADJOURN

RUMJAHN GALLEY SPONSORS RENOWN LOCAL ARTISTS LISA DELUCIO AND JOANNE MASSEY ARTS RECEPTION

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RENOWN LOCAL ARTISTS LISA DELUCIO AND JOANNE MASSEY HOLD ARTS EXHIBITION AND RECEPTION
Mark your calendars for our next exhibition opening on Friday, October 20th from 5-8 pm CST, featuring artists Lisa DeLucio and Joanne Massey! You won’t want to miss these two- come by on opening night to talk with them in person about their work.

Submissions for 2024 Hoosier Women Artists Exhibition now being accepted

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STATEHOUSE (Oct. 16, 2023) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Arts Commission today announced details for the 2024 Hoosier Women Artists Exhibition and began accepting submissions.

“Every year I look forward to showcasing the work of talented Hoosier women in my office and around the Statehouse,” said Lt. Gov. Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Hoosier artists have contributed so much to the history of Indiana. I am excited to celebrate their unique talents and see what pieces are submitted this year.”

Established in 2008, the Hoosier Women Artists Exhibition celebrates the importance of art and creativity in Hoosier communities and highlights the work of talented female artists throughout Indiana. Selected designees will have their artwork displayed in the offices of female elected officials in the Indiana Statehouse and at the Governor’s Residence.

Submissions are allowed from Monday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Nov. 12. Artists should use the Indiana Arts Commission’s Online Application System.

A reception will be held Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 at the Indiana Statehouse to honor and showcase the selected artists.

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