July 16, 1907Â Orville Clarence Redenbacher, the popcorn king, born in Brazil, Indiana.
July 16, 2016Â Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announces Indiana governor Mike Pence as his Vice Presidential running mate.
July 18, 1913Â Richard Red Skelton, American comic, born in Vincennes.
July 20, 1969Â Purdue graduate Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the surface of the moon.
July 21, 1921  Jean Shepherd was born in Chicago. He became a writer and actor who is most famous for co-writing and narrating the movie The Christmas Story which was based upon his childhood in Hammond, Indiana.
Our Where in Indiana from last week was of Becks’s Mill in
Last week, we inadvertently stated “About 450 members of the Harrison Home Guard waged battle with over 2,400 Confederate soldiers under General John Hunt Morgan. The ‘Battle of Corydon’ was the only Civil War conflict on Indiana soil.†It was indeed the only battle fought on Indiana soil, not the only conflict.
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1. Meaning “valley of paradise” in Spanish, what is the name of both a college and town in Indiana?
2. The University of Cambridge offered the first degree in computer science but what Midwestern university had the country’s first computer science department?
3. Author John Green set his 2012 bestseller, “The Fault in Our Stars,” in what city that is also Green’s hometown?
4. Indiana produces what percent of the nation’s popcorn?
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Original painting by Red Skelton at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy in Vincennes.
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$80 million is available for local communities to increase broadband coverage.
INDIANAPOLIS–Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today the fourth and final round of Indiana’s Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program is now open for applications.
The NLC grant program, which seeks to bridge the digital divide by bringing high-quality, reliable broadband to unserved and underserved parts of Indiana, began as part of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Connections initiative, a $1 billion statewide infrastructure program announced in 2018.
“As a state, since 2018 we have made unprecedented investments in connecting Indiana residents to their neighbors, schools and the rest of the world like never before in our history,†Gov. Holcomb said. “This final round of Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program funding will be yet another critical component of the transition to the recently announced $868 million of additional funding from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program to connect more Hoosiers to begin being implemented next year and beyond.â€
With $80 million remaining in state funds and federal Capital Project Funds appropriated by the Indiana General Assembly for Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, this round will provide a maximum of $5 million per grant to fund projects by telecommunications providers and utility cooperatives. Service providers must provide a minimum 20 percent match of the total allowable project costs. In Round 4 of the NLC program, local governments will inform the State of unserved or underserved areas in their communities.
Since 2019, the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program awarded more than $249 million to 187 projects, for a total investment of $547 million with local matching funds. These previously awarded projects will bring broadband infrastructure to more than 69,154 homes, commercial locations, and anchor institutions, such as schools, universities, hospitals or major employers, in 81 counties.
“Whether I’m meeting with realtors in Allen County or farmers in Montgomery County, access to affordable and reliable high-speed connectivity is the number one priority around Indiana,†said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, who also serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “As a state, we are aggressively closing the gap between Hoosiers who have broadband and Hoosiers who do not. This grant money, combined with the matching funds required by the providers, will get Indiana closer to complete broadband saturation.â€
Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Sailor Killed at Pearl Harbor
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 14, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear recognizes the sacrifice of a Park City, Kentucky, sailor who died on the USS Oklahoma in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 but whose remains were not identified until 2021.
“We are saddened to acknowledge the death of another young Kentuckian who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor,†said Gov. Beshear. “But we are gratified that modern science and military determination has, against all odds, found him and will bring him home.â€
Navy Seaman 1st Class Elmer P. Lawrence of Park City, Kentucky, died on Dec. 7, 1941. Lawrence was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which quickly caused it to capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Lawrence.
From December 1941 to June 1944, Navy personnel recovered the remains of the deceased crew, which were subsequently interred in the Halawa and Nu’uanu Cemeteries.
In September 1947, tasked with recovering and identifying fallen U.S. personnel in the Pacific Theater, members of the American Graves Registration Service (AGRS) disinterred the remains of U.S. casualties from the two cemeteries and transferred them to the Central Identification Laboratory at Schofield Barracks. The laboratory staff was only able to confirm the identifications of 35 men from the USS Oklahoma at that time. The AGRS subsequently buried the unidentified remains in 46 plots at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl, in Honolulu. In October 1949, a military board classified those who could not be identified as non-recoverable, including Lawrence.
Between June and November 2015, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) personnel exhumed the USS Oklahoma Unknowns from the Punchbowl for analysis.
To identify Lawrence’s remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and autosomal DNA (auSTR) analysis.
Lawrence’s name is recorded on the Walls of the Missing at the Punchbowl, along with the others who are missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
Funeral services for Lawrence will be held at Shiloh General Baptist Church in Railton, Kentucky, on July 22, 2023, with burial immediately following at Shiloh Cemetery.
Gov. Beshear will order flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Seaman 1st Class Lawrence on the day of interment.
McBryde is a former student-athlete at Purdue and Arizona
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Dominique McBryde, a native of Indiana and former student-athlete at Purdue and Arizona, has joined the University of Evansville women’s basketball program as a graduate assistant.
McBryde began her college career with the Boilermakers in 2015 and spent two seasons with the program. Highlighting her freshman campaign was a 23-point effort versus Rutgers and a 22-point game against Minnesota. She earned a Big Ten Freshman of the Week award in February of 2016. Her success continued as a sophomore where she was named honorable mention All-Big Ten by the league coaches.
“I am thrilled Dominique has joined our staff! She will be a star in this profession. Her playing experience speaks for itself, but it is her energy, her character, and her heart for creating a great student-athlete experience that sets her apart,†Purple Aces head women’s basketball coach Robyn Scherr-Well said. “I look forward to the impact she will have on our program!â€
“In the graduate assistant role, Dominique will play an important part in scouting opponents, assisting our recruiting coordinator, player development, and daily operations.â€
Following her tenure at Purdue, McBryde made history at the University of Arizona as she became the first in school history to shoot over 50% from the field and 40% from 3-point range. McBryde graduated from Arizona in May of 2020 and embarked on a 3-year professional career. In April of 2020, she was a training camp invitee for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. She also played professionally in Hungary, Greece and New Zealand.
“I am so excited to be part of the Aces athletic program and work with the women’s basketball coaching staff. Not only will I be back in the great basketball state of Indiana, but I get to be part of something special that is being built here in Evansville,†McBryde exclaimed. “This is an amazing opportunity, and I cannot thank Coach Robyn Scherr-Wells enough for taking me on this journey. I will offer any and all knowledge that I have gained throughout my basketball career, as well as any other support, to help contribute to the success of this program. Go Aces!â€
Ranked a five-star recruit and the No. 30 ranking in the nation by ESPN HoopGurlz, McBryde enjoyed a storied high school career at Bedford North Lawrence. She was the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,672 career points and led her team to a 27-1 record as a senior where she posted 20.0 points per game.
When the legislature is not in session, lawmakers serve on interim study committees to prepare for the next legislative session. These committees help us take a closer look at issues facing our state and make informed policy decisions.
Committees will review topics like mental health, Medicaid spending, crime, traffic fatalities, artificial intelligence and more. Notably, the new State and Local Tax Review Task Force will take a comprehensive look at our state’s tax system and consider further tax cuts.Â
I will serve on the following committees this year:
As a state senator, it is always my goal to ensure Hoosiers in my district and across Indiana can comfortably support their families, children and loved ones, whether that be medically or just in their day-to-day life.
Topics were approved by the bipartisan Legislative Council, which is comprised of 16 voting members – eight from the Senate and eight from the House of Representatives.
To view study committee schedules and stream hearings online, visit iga.in.gov.
The summer season is in full swing, and with must-see historical sites and award-winning state parks, there are many opportunities for Hoosiers to get outdoors and appreciate our great state.Â
Click here to learn more about and download the DNR smartphone app.
Visit Indiana details information on historical sites, restaurants, museums and events across the state. I encourage Hoosiers to explore the Indiana Passports, which are pre-curated travel guides based on themes like food and the arts.
You can find up-to-date information on Indiana roads through the Indiana Department of Transportation‘s Trafficwise website and mobile app. The app includes information on construction projects, unplanned traffic incidents, and size and weight restrictions. It also allows users to save routes, receive travel alerts and view live traffic cameras around the state.
Click here to learn more about and download the Trafficwise app.
The final rule will implement 40% reduction starting in 2024 while advancing U.S. manufacturing and innovation
WASHINGTON (July 11, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest action to phase down the use of climate super-pollutant hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), issuing a final rule to implement a 40% reduction below historic levels from 2024 through 2028. The rule aligns with the bipartisan American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act’s goals to reduce the production and consumption of these climate-damaging chemicals by 85% by 2036 and help avoid up to 0.5 °C of global warming by 2100.
The final rule builds on the success of the 10% phasedown step implemented for 2022 and 2023, by establishing a similar allowance methodology to provide regulatory certainty to industry and stakeholders, ensuring the most efficient implementation under the ongoing phasedown.
“This rulemaking is a critical next step in the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious plans to phase down climate super-pollutants and ensure the United States leads the way as countries around the world implement the Kigali Amendment,â€Â said Joe Goffman, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. “The U.S. HFC phasedown program, bolstered by domestic innovation to develop alternative chemicals and equipment, is paving the way for the United States to tackle climate change and strengthen global competitiveness.â€
“President Biden has brought together a broad coalition of American manufacturers to work on next-generation technologies across refrigeration, HVAC systems, and more – helping us cool without contributing more to global warming,â€Â said Ali Zaidi, White House National Climate Advisor. “With today’s final rule, this Administration is continuing to deliver win-wins for climate action and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness while ensuring that American workers reap the benefits of a growing global market for HFC alternatives.â€
“As an original co-author of the bipartisan AIM Act, I applaud this action by EPA, which moves us closer to our goal of an 85 percent reduction in HFCs by 2036,â€Â said U.S. Senator Tom Carper (Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. “By phasing down the use of these super pollutants, we can both address climate change and support domestic manufacturing — a win-win. I commend the Biden-Harris Administration for their work to ensure that our nation remains a global leader in the fight against climate change and production of the next generation of refrigerants.â€
“Phasing down hydrofluorocarbons is a critical component of our national climate action strategy,â€Â Congressman Paul Tonko said. “That’s why I was proud to help lead the bipartisan AIM Act to seize this powerful opportunity to spur economic growth, protect consumers, and address these climate super pollutants. I applaud the Biden Administration’s latest action to keep this program on track by providing HFC producers and users the certainty they need to navigate this next stage of the phasedown. And I encourage additional steps under the law to further position U.S. manufacturers as the worldwide leaders in the clean energy economy of the future.â€
“The Alliance appreciates the prompt and timely completion of the HFC allowance rule for the 2024 through 2028 period,â€Â said Kevin Fay, Executive Director of the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy, “as this allows continued US leadership in the efficient global phasedown of HFCs, and smooths the transition to low-global warming potential chemicals and user technologies here and around the globe. The industry is appreciative of the attention and support provided by the EPA and the Biden Administration in this cooperative effort.â€
“This latest allocation rule is a critical step in the implementation of the AIM Act schedule for phasing down hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants,â€Â said AHRI President & CEO Stephen Yurek. “Our industry appreciates the work of the EPA and the timely issuance of this rule, as we prepare for the next HFC reduction step-down next January.â€
“This demonstrates EPA’s commitment to stay on track to deliver on the Kigali Amendment goals and protect our planet from destructive superpollutants,â€Â said Avipsa Mahapatra, Climate Campaign Lead at the Environmental Investigation Agency. “The U.S. is demonstrating leadership not just at home but also in international discussions at the Montreal Protocol to prevent illegal trade and unnecessary emissions, through robust implementation and enforcement of the HFC phasedown.â€
The United States began this historic phasedown on January 1, 2022, with a reduction of HFC production and imports to 10% below historic baseline levels. Since then, allowances are needed to import and produce HFCs. Starting in 2024 the phasedown will be 40% below historic levels, a significant decrease in the number of available production and consumption allowances compared to previous years. HFC allowances for calendar year 2024 will be allocated by September 29, 2023. The phasedown schedule under this program is consistent with the schedule laid out in the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which the United States ratified in October 2022.
In addition to setting up an allowance allocation program, the HFC Phasedown Program has established robust enforcement mechanisms to ensure a level playing field for U.S. companies complying with the phasedown requirements. Since January 2022, the Interagency Task Force on Illegal HFC Trade, co-led by EPA and the Department of Homeland Security, has prevented illegal HFC shipments equivalent to more than 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) at the border, which is equivalent to the CO2 emissions from over 206,000 homes’ electricity use for one year.
EPA also applies administrative consequences, such as revocation and retirement of allowances, for noncompliance that can be in addition to any civil or criminal enforcement action. EPA has finalized administrative consequences retiring more than 6.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) for calendar years 2022 and 2023 for companies that misreported data or imported HFCs without the requisite number of allowances.
EPA is planning two additional regulatory actions under the AIM Act in 2023. The first is a final rule placing restrictions on the use of HFCs in certain sectors to facilitate sector-based transitions to alternative chemicals, and the second is a proposed rule establishing certain requirements for the management of HFCs and HFC substitutes in equipment, such as air conditioners.
HFCs are a class of potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning, aerosols, and foam products. Their climate impact can be hundreds to thousands of times stronger than the same amount of carbon dioxide.
WARRICK HUMANE SOCIETY PRESENTS “LOW-COST VACCINE CLINIC†ON JULY 18, 2023.
Newburgh, IN – July 15, 2013
Warrick Humane Society is hosting a Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic open to the public on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from 9 AM to 12 PM (or later if pets are still being seen). Registration opens at 8 AM and registration is limited to the first 50 dogs or cats registered. Registration for the clinic is first come, first serve and will end at 11 AM unless we register 50 pets prior to 11 AM. A registration table will be set up on the patio of the Home Away Pet Spa next to the shelter.Â
Please expect a potentially long wait and plan your day accordingly. We can only see domesticated dogs and cats. No feral animals. For the safety of your pet, all dogs MUST be on a leash and cats MUST be in a carrier. Cash and credit cards are accepted for payment.Â
Jessie Voyles
Warrick Humane Society Communications Coordinator
812-858-1132 WHSCommunicates@gmail.comÂ
About Warrick Humane Society
Warrick Humane Society, a no-kill shelter located in Newburgh, Indiana, was founded in 1983 by a handful of dedicated volunteers who rescued lost, injured, and neglected animals. Since WHS opened its building in 1997 and began actively working with Animal Control agencies and other rescue organizations, WHS has saved thousands of animals and placed them in loving homes. Warrick Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) no-kill rescue dedicated to improving companion animals’ lives. WHS does not receive any funding from taxes or any national organizations. WHS is funded entirely by individual and corporate donations, bequests, grants, and fundraising events. Because all animals adopted by WHS are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites, and microchipped as well as receiving any other special care they may need, finding enough funding is always a challenge.Â
Movie review: The ‘Reality’ of revealing secrets
By Scott McDaniel, TheStatehouseFile.com
On a sunny day back in 2017, NSA translator Reality Winner arrived home with groceries and was greeted by a swarm of FBI agents.
Scott McDaniel, assistant professor of journalism at FranklinCollege.https://franklincollege.edu/academics/majors/multimedia-journalism-franklin-college/scott-mcdaniel/
They’d pegged her as a whistleblower, using her access to classified documents to leak proof of Russian interference in the 2016 United States election.
The agents started recording. And the actual transcript of their interrogation is the source material for the new Max (formerly HBO Max) film “Reality.â€
Playwright Tina Satter had already turned the transcript into a successful Broadway play titled “Is This a Room,†and she makes her movie directorial debut translating the same story to the screen.
Like a lot of plays-turned-movies, the film is unapologetically basic. I mean, it’s literally a conversation that takes place while agents search Winner’s home. But in this case, its simplicity is what makes this telling unique.
The script doesn’t pick sides or take creative liberties. “Reality†focuses on, well, reality: what was actually said—word for word—between Winner and the FBI.
From the start, Winner expresses no shock over the FBI raiding her property. Her immediate concern is getting her perishables to the fridge. She doesn’t request a lawyer. It’s all strangely casual—small talk about her pets or CrossFit filling much of the recording. Because the FBI already knows she’s guilty. They’re trying to assess how dangerous she is by understanding why she did it.
There is no action beyond that. No twist. The setting doesn’t change, aside from the occasional flashback to Winner sitting in her cubicle at work with Fox News playing on adjacent TVs.
It’s a symbolic flashback. On those TV screens, she sees what the public is being shown. Yet on her computer screen, she has access to classified information that the public doesn’t get to see. And therein lies the debate: Should the public know?
Sydney Sweeney (from other HBO projects “Euphoria” and “White Lotus”) shines in the titular role, displaying Winner’s growing discomfort over the course of the interrogation. Having previously served in the U.S. Air Force, she tells the agents, “I’m trying to deploy, I’m not trying to be a whistleblower.â€
But as she wears down, she explains her decision to leak the Russia report: “Seeing that information that had been contested back and forth, back and forth in the public domain for so long … Why isn’t this out there? Why can’t this be public?â€
Her decision to share it resulted in a sentence of five years and three months in federal prison, the longest sentence ever for leaking classified material to the media.
The script doesn’t praise Winner as a hero or condemn her as a traitor to America. It shows politicians who criticized her and journalists who applauded her. But the movie is careful not to favor either side. It simply presents the facts of what happened and leaves it to the audience to decide how to feel about it.
Kinda like how journalism is supposed to be.
Scott McDaniel is an assistant professor of journalism at Franklin College. He lives in Bargersville with his wife and three kids.
 – Evansville, IN
