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Gov. Holcomb rolls out first four training sites as part of state-wide fire training expansion 

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Historic $17.7M for fire training and volunteer PPE was part of Holcomb’s NextLevel Agenda

Aug. 25, 2023 – Governor Eric J. Holcomb was joined by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and firefighting leaders from across Indiana on Friday to announce the first phase of a large-scale plan to expand physical firefighting training for Hoosiers. Gov. Holcomb prioritized more training site funding as part of his 2023 Next Level Agenda.

“Indiana will always support its public safety personnel, who selflessly risk their lives to protect the communities in which they live,” Gov. Holcomb said. “This plan will ensure that Hoosier firefighters have the skills and the equipment necessary to do their job safely and effectively.”

The first phase of this Hub-and-Spoke training model will include four new physical training locations to be built in Corydon, Linton, Rensselaer and Wabash. These new sites are expected to be completed and ready for use in the first quarter of 2024.  In total, the state will be investing $7.7M in new training sites like the four sites announced today. The goal with these funds is to provide high-quality, physical training structures within 30 miles or 45 minutes of all career and volunteer departments. The new sites will join more than a dozen sites already utilized for state firefighter training.

“When you look at the gaps we have in fire training, it’s primarily in rural areas,” said Steve Jones, Indiana State Fire Marshal. “Volunteers do not have the flexibility to travel for hours to attend trainings. We selected these first sites to address some of these ‘training deserts,’ and there was significant local buy-in for the need for these sites.”

The updated training model includes a live burn training structure on the sites by IDHS, home to the Indiana State Fire Marshal. The sites will be locally owned and maintained, although the state will construct the training facility and help with site preparation where necessary. Any fire department interested in more information and expressing interest in setting up a new training site should click here.

In addition to the $7.7M provided by the General Assembly in the most recent two-year budget, IDHS was also granted an additional $10M to provide new personal protective equipment (PPE) for volunteer firefighters across the state. Of the nearly 870 fire departments across the state, over 600 of these are volunteer fire departments. The goal with these funds is to fully outfit close to 900 volunteer firefighters with essential sets of PPE Volunteer departments often operate with outdated equipment and little funding to replace it as needed.

Volunteer fire departments interested in acquiring new PPE through this program should sign up here. Following the award of a bid, IDHS will reach back out to those expressing interest to determine specific needs, and eligibility and make final awards.

USI Essence of Excellence Summit to focus on “Excellence as a Mindset,” feature first-generation educator

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The 12th annual University of Southern Indiana Multicultural Center Essence of Excellence Summit is set for 3 p.m. Friday, September 29 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. This year’s theme, “Excellence is a Mindset,” aims to provide all college students, especially those of historically underrepresented backgrounds, the knowledge, tools and skills to achieve better versions of themselves.

The 2023 keynote speaker will be Dr. Lamara Warren, Founder and CMO of Mustard Seed Motivation, LLC. Warren is an innovative practitioner-scholar with over 20 years of experience in higher education in the areas of admissions, sorority and fraternity life, student affairs, multicultural affairs and residential life. She has spent her professional career leveraging leadership development, stakeholder engagement and program improvement to accelerate change and achieve strategic aims within large, complex organizations.

Warren has a strong research background and professional experience in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. She is adept at collaborating with faculty, staff and administrators across disciplines to identify and implement inclusive practices and policies that nurture a sense of belonging and help students succeed. She is also the co-creator of “The Game of Oppression,” an interactive tool available through NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), that encourages and challenges individuals from diverse backgrounds to engage in authentic dialogue.

The Essence of Excellence Summit is an inclusive program designed to address topics relevant to students at the University, especially those of African American and/or Latinx heritage. All students are welcome. Workshops discuss, teach and provide students with knowledge and application pertaining to a specific skill or topic that will aid in students’ success during their collegiate journey and beyond.

“At this event, students have the opportunity to engage and learn with their peers and professionals for the purpose of focusing on their goals, improving themselves and exploring their own personal development,” says Jada Hogg, Outreach Coordinator and Student Mentor for the USI Multicultural Center. “It is the Multicultural Center’s hope that students take steps towards exceling at becoming the best version of themselves while here at USI.”

Intern with the Indiana Senate

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The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2024 legislative session.

Qualified candidates may be of any major and must be at least a college sophomore. Recent college graduates, as well as graduate and law school students, are also encouraged to apply. Positions are open to Indiana residents, as well as nonresidents who attend an Indiana college or university.

Interns earn a $900 biweekly stipend and benefit from scholarship and academic credit opportunities, professional development, community involvement and networking. 

Senate internships are full-time positions at the Statehouse in Downtown Indianapolis that typically begin with a mandatory orientation in late December and conclude at the end of the legislative session in March 2024.

For more information or to apply, click here. 

NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION EVV

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 Notice is hereby given that the Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority District Board’s Executive Session will be: 

DATE: Monday, August 28, 2023 

TIME: 3:00 pm, Local Time 

PLACE: Evansville Regional Airport 7801 Bussing Drive 

Evansville, IN 47725 

Purpose: To discuss personnel matters as permitted under IC 5- 

14-1.5-6.1 (b)(9). 

NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING 

Notice is hereby given that the Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority District Board’s Regular Board Meeting will be: 

DATE: Monday, August 28, 2023 

TIME: 4:00 pm, Local Time 

PLACE: Evansville Regional Airport 

7801 Bussing Drive 

Evansville, IN 47725 

Regina Herman 

Otters win late night thriller over Y’alls

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Evansville, Ind. – The Evansville Otters scored two go-ahead runs in the eighth inning and held on in the ninth for a 4-3 victory on Saturday night at Bosse Field.

The game start was delayed two hours and eight minutes due to wet field conditions before an eventual 8:45 p.m. first pitch. The game concluded at 11:41 PM CT.

Tied at two in the bottom of the eighth, Jomar Reyes started off the Otters’ charge with a leadoff single. Kona Quiggle followed with a walk.

A fielders’ choice followed with Reyes out at third and Quiggle replacing him at second base.

Bryan Rosario then batted a ball to the left side. The Y’alls second baseman threw the ball under the glove of the first baseman and to the backstop with Quiggle scoring the go-ahead run on the error.

George Callil capped the inning by driving in Rosario on his RBI single for what amounted to the game winning run.

Florence brought some drama to the ninth inning with a single and an error leading to a run. The game-tying run reached scoring position but Jake Polancic induced a strikeout and flyout to give the Otters the win.

Tim Holdgrafer did not factor into the decision but was brilliant from the mound tossing seven shutout innings. He retired the first ten batters of the game. The Evansville ace struck out five batters and allowed just five baserunners, all on singles.

Kevin Davis earned his fourth win of the season for recording two outs in the eighth inning.

Evansville scored the first runs of the ballgame in the sixth. Two walks and a HBP followed by a Florence infield error led to two runs.

The Y’alls tied the game in the eighth with two runs courtesy of a walk and two singles with the runs scoring on a fielders’ choice and sacrifice fly.

Callil led the Otters with three hits while Reyes notched a two-hit night. Polancic earned his league-leading 17th save of the season.

Evansville’s magic number to make the 2023 Frontier League playoffs is down to two with the Otters needing a win and Washington loss on Sunday to clinch their playoff spot at Bosse Field.

The Otters and Y’alls will face off in the series finale at 12:35 PM CT on Sunday at Bosse Field. The final regular season home game of the season is Warrick County and Little League Day along with a Dog Days of Summer with fans encouraged to bring their dogs and discounted hot dogs. Sunday is the final regular season home game at Bosse Field.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AWARD LITTLE LAMBS OF EVANSVILLE WITH ARPA FUNDS

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With the support of Vanderburgh County Council, the Vanderburgh County Commissioners were proud to award Little Lambs of Evansville with $9,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.

To respond to the public health emergency impact with respect to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts, Vanderburgh County appropriated funds to non-profit organizations whose missions focus on arts, culture, and educational initiatives benefiting the County’s residents.

Encouraging healthy parenting acts that will increase the physical and mental development, health, and safety of infants, Little Lambs believes that a critical ingredient in our community’s ability to thrive and grow is a culture in which every infant is guaranteed the opportunity to grow up in a safe and healthy environment. Since 1995, Little Lambs has helped safeguard the health and well-being of infants and small children by creating alliances with professional organizations that provide prenatal and pediatrics care, behavioral services, nutrition, drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation, and more. When parents obtain services from partnering organizations, they are rewarded for positive acts on behalf of their children with vouchers that can be traded for baby and child items offered through Little Lambs’ store. Little Lambs is also a Child Passenger Safety Inspection Station and offers a Safe Sleep Program.

Cardona’s career match helps UE defeat CMU

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Aces improve to 1-1 on the season 

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Junior Giulia Cardona recorded a career-high 28 kills on Saturday to lead the University of Evansville volleyball team to a come-from-behind victory over Central Michigan in five sets inside Houck Field House.

Cardona’s unbelievable effort saw her hit .311 while adding 10 digs, six service aces and two block assists.  Melanie Feliciano picked up 12 kills, eight digs and two blocks while Madisyn Steele tallied eight kills and a team-high six total blocks.  Freshman Luana Gazda Kuhn completed the victory with seven kills and nine digs.  Defensively, Ainoah Cruz had a match-high 15 digs.  Pacing the Chippewas was Devon Bright, who had 14 kills and seven digs.

Game 1 – UE 25, CMU 17

It was Central Michigan taking the early 3-1 lead before Evansville took control.  An 8-1 rally saw the Purple Aces take a 9-4 edge.  Luana Gazda Kuhn registered two kills to put UE in control.  The Chippewas battled back with four in a row to cut their deficit to 9-8 with the Aces quickly countering.  Maddie Hawkins registered an ace with Madisyn Steele notching a kill to push the lead back to five points at 14-9.

Already up 19-14, Kora Ruff followed with an ace to give her team a 6-point advantage.  Two more Steele kills and an ace by Giulia Cardona solidified a 25-17 win to give the Aces the early 1-0 match advantage.

Game 2 – CMU 26, UE 24

Another early start by the Chippewas gave them a 3-0 edge and their solid play continued with the lead going to seven points at 12-5.  Evansville slowly chipped away at the deficit with Cardona picking up a pair of kills to chop the lead to four points (14-10).

After CMU countered to establish an 18-12 advantage, the Aces had an answer of their own.  Utilizing a 7-1 stretch, UE stormed back to tie the game at 19-19.  The defense for Evansville forced four Central Michigan errors while Melanie Feliciano added a kill and ace.  Cardona added another kill that gave Evansville a 22-21 lead.  The squads battled to a 24-24 tie and CMU was able to post the final two points to knot the match at 1-1.

Game 3 – CMU 25, UE 20

For the third game in a row, Central Michigan had the upper hand at the start.  A pair of kills by Claire Ammeraal saw the Chippewas open a 7-3 edge.  After Evansville got within three at 13-10, CMU responded with four in a row to take their largest lead of the frame.  Despite cutting the deficit to three in the final moments, the Chippewas fended off the challenge, taking a 25-20 win to win their second set of the afternoon.

Game 4 – UE 26, CMU 24

Looking to finish the match, the Chippewas took the early 6-3 lead.  Ainoah Cruz picked up an ace with UE tying things up at 7-7 and a Cardona kill put UE in front, 10-9.  Tied up at 11-11, CMU posted three in a row before Evansville did the same, resulting in a 14-14 deadlock.

Over the ensuing stretch, Central Michigan continued to fend off the challenges and take multiple leads.  A solo block put CMU up 22-20 and they would later have match point, up 24-23.  Down to their final point, the Aces staged a clutch rally.  A kill from Cardona and another ace by Cruz resulted in a 26-24 UE win to force a fifth set.

Game 5 – UE 15, CMU 12

Central Michigan started on a 3-1 stretch, but it was Cardona continuing her career day with two kills and two more aces to put UE on top – 5-4.  After CMU rallied to tie the score at 8-8, Evansville put forth its most important stretch of the day.  Two kills apiece from Feliciano and Cardona comprised a 4-0 rally.  From there, UE held strong, taking a 15-12 decision to clinch the match.

Next up for the Aces is a home match against USI on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.

Gov. Holcomb launches a statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

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The program emphasizes the administration’s focus on improving literacy in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS- Governor Eric J. Holcomb today kicks off the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which gifts free, high quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five on a monthly basis, regardless of family income. Gov. Holcomb announced Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library statewide expansion as part of his 2023 Next Level Agenda.

The goal of the statewide expansion is to make books available to children ages 0 – 5 in every zip code in Indiana.  The program is free to enrolled children and will soon be available to more children and families in Indiana.

“I learned from a very young age that reading is the key to further education and opportunity ahead, long-term,” Gov. Holcomb said. “The very ability to read can transport children and adults alike to places they have never been and open doors they never knew existed. By making Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library available in every zip code, we are giving Hoosier children yet another personalized tool close to home they’ll need for literary success.”

On May 4, 2023, Gov. Holcomb signed legislation into law that allotted $6 million over the biennium, $2 million in the first year and $4 million in the second year, as part of a community share to expand the program to every zip code in the state.

“It takes a lot of great people working together to make this possible, and I want to thank Governor Holcomb, the Indiana General Assembly, State Librarian Jake Speer and all our Local Community Partners across the state who helped make this dream a reality,” Dolly Parton said.

The Indiana State Library will coordinate the program and provide the state’s match to interested organizations or individuals to become local program partners. Currently in Indiana, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is available in 54 counties and is partially available in eight counties, with expansion plans to fully cover the entire state – all 92 counties. Starting Sept. 1, current local Imagination Library partners will only pay 50% of their local program cost with the remaining 50% paid by the state.

“Early literacy is very important, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program makes reading fun and exciting for children and their families,” said Jake Speer, Indiana State Librarian. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with existing and new partners in Indiana to get statewide coverage of this program.”

To check to see if a program is available in your area, visit www.imaginationlibrary.com. You can enroll your child or sign up to be notified when a program comes to your community.

About Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Since launching in 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has become the preeminent early childhood book-gifting program in the world. The flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has gifted over 200 million free books in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and The Republic of Ireland. This is achieved through funding shared by The Dollywood Foundation and Local Program Partners.  The Imagination Library mails more than 2.4 million high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to enrolled children from birth to age five. Dolly envisioned creating a lifelong love of reading and inspiring children to Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More.

The program has been widely researched and results demonstrate its positive impact on early childhood development and literacy skills. Penguin Random House is the exclusive publisher for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Eagles overwhelmed by high-powered Hoosiers

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USI falls to IU, 3-0

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (1-2) had a tough outing against power-five school, Indiana University, at Wilkinson Hall on Saturday morning as the Screaming Eagles were defeated, 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-18).
 
Big runs from the Hoosiers cost USI the opening frame, 25-16. The Eagles scored their first points off big kills from senior outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) and senior outside/right side hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio). With IU up 6-5, the Hoosiers tallied eight of the next 10 points to extend their lead to 13-7. Despite responding with a pair of points, USI watched IU score five straight points to go down by 10 points. Junior outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana) stopped the run with a kill that rolled into a 6-2 surge for the Eagles after a few offensive miscues by the Hoosiers. Even after a last-second effort, USI could not overcome the large deficit. IU’s offense started off hot, earning 13 kills with only five errors In comparison to USI’s nine kills and eight errors.
 
An early deficit lifted the Hoosiers over the Eagles in a 25-14 second game. IU started off the frame with a 4-0 stint off three kills before adding another 4-0 surge to make it a 10-3 game. After an attacking error and an Anderson kill, the Eagles cut the margin to five until a short burst from IU extended the lead back to 16-6. Trailing 20-9, USI found a rhythm and scored three straight off a pair of kills from Weber. However, the Hoosiers capitalized on the early advantage and scored five of the last seven points to take a 2-0 match lead. USI struggled to get their offense working, throwing down a match-low eight kills with seven errors.
 
A powerful offensive attack from IU left USI in the dust, handing the Eagles a 25-18 third-set loss. The Hoosiers went up 7-0 to begin the frame with five points coming from kills. The Eagles bounced back and scored four straight thanks to a trio of kills and an ace. Despite the strong effort, IU punched back with an 8-2 sequence that made it 15-6. With the help of some offensive mistakes from the Hoosiers and a kill from sophomore middle hitter Bianca Anderson (Chicago Heights, Illinois), the Eagles were within 16-10. USI stayed close after an ace from sophomore libero/defensive specialist Keira Moore (Newburgh, Indiana) and a kill from junior middle hitter Paris Downing (Avon, Indiana), but it was not enough to stop IU from closing out the match. USI had their best offensive set after posting 10 kills, however, the Hoosiers responded with a better offensive approach, nabbing 17 kills with just three errors and a 0.452 hitting percentage.
 
Leah Anderson produced a team-leading 14 kills while junior setter Carly Sobieralski (Indianapolis, Indiana) led the charge with 20 assists. In the first three games, Leah Anderson has tallied 10 or more kills while Sobieralski has totaled 20 or more assists in the same number of matches. Weber led the squad with nine digs and one ace while Bednar and Downing each had a pair of blocks.
 
As a team, the Eagles had 27 kills, 27 assists, and 42 digs with two blocks and two aces. The Hoosiers finished the match with 44 kills, 42 assists, and 46 digs with 11 blocks and two aces.
 
NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles head back to Evansville, Indiana to match up with cross-town rival, the University of Evansville, on Tuesday Night at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. USI and UE faced in the regular season for the first time last season where the Purple Aces got the upper hand over the Eagles, 3-0.

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