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Evansvile in good company in celebrating Indiana Bicentennial

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 2:41pm
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Evansville is among four Indiana communities chosen to host community conversations to help Hoosiers better understand their past and prepare for the state's Bicentennial in 2016. A University of Southern Indiana program will examine the city's history and work with groups to revitalize center city neighborhoods. Among groups taking part in the effort are the Indiana Bicentennial Commission, the Indiana Historical Society, and Indiana Landmarks.

 

Public helps police snap crime spree

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 2:38pm
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Evansville Police are crediting help from the public in solving a rash of east side burglaries. Spokesman Jason Cullum says police have made 14 arrests during an on-going investigation. He says the arrests were made possible by residents who were looking out for their neighbors and alerting police to suspicious activity. Investigators used crime scene evidence and interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects to solve many of the cases.

 

Shriners promise a great air show July 4th

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 5:56pm
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Even though the cornerstone of this year's Hadi ShrinersFest...the Blue Angels won't be there...many acts will be in the skies over Dress Plaza, during the day and at night. Shriner Steve Eberhart says some of the other flying teams are now working together to put together a stunning opener. Eberhart also says a dozen aircraft will perform before and after the 4th of July fireworks. $5 buttons will only be required on Saturday and Sunday. 12 and under get in free. The festival is July 3rd through 7th.

 

City Hall heading for the mall

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 5:55pm
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City Hall goes to the mall two times this year. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke says he held a Traveling City Hall session at Eastland Mall last year, and it was a great success. Winnecke and his department heads will meet the public at the mall Saturday May 18th and Saturday Sept. 28th. Eastland Mall Manager Sean Ferguson says merchants will contribute $200 worth of gift cards for random drawings.

 

 

We Are Evansville campaign begins

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:18pm
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USI Public Relations students are given a big boost by Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, Old National Bank and Deaconess Hospital in launching a "We Are Evansville" campaign. And the corporations are challenging other businesses to join the campaign in response to a survey that's been construed as being negative about the city. Student Jesse Marks is calling for more community support. He's asking people to help in the making of a video emphasizing postive aspects of the city and its people by emailing pictures to  WeAreEvansville@gmail.com.

 

HNI wins National Main Street certification

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:13pm
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Historic Newburgh, Inc. is designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. The center is a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

 

Highland helps children with special needs play baseball

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 9:09am
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A cheerleading league for children with special needs is inspiring a local man to create another activity for these youth. Highland Baseball Club Vice President David Fisher is working to develop a Challenger Division baseball league for children with mental or physical challenges ages 4 through 18, or up 21 if they are still in high school. Club President Matt Pokorney says the league will have no costs or fees, and it will provide all of the uniforms and equipment for participants.

 

Indiana schools receive help to upgrade security

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 8:07am
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Schools will receive financial help to upgrade security under a bill on its way to Governor Pence.  The House and Senate gave overwhelming approval to a bill setting aside 10-million dollars in matching grants to help schools to hire security officers, conduct threat assessments, or make physical improvements to security. Attorney General Greg Zoeller, who supported the bill, says it will produce "safer schools and a greater appreciation for law enforcement." 

 

Chicago power outages raise gas prices

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 11:19am
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Gas prices have seen a spike in Indiana over the last few days, and one expert says it‘s due to problems in Chicago. Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com says massive power outages in that area forced the shutdown of refineries and pipelines that carry gasoline through Indiana. DeHann says it‘s hard to say when prices will settle back down, but says it won‘t happen until traders regain confidence in the market.

 

Evansville Police have confidence in security cooperations

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 8:23am
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In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, Evansville's Police Department is paying attention to how Massachusetts organized the large-scale public lockdown. Sergeant Jason Cullum says he is confidence the department could work with local, state, and federal agencies if a similar serious event occurred in Evansville. Cullum says law enforcement officials stay already updated on the best ways to improve event security, by doing an annual review of security and giving daily briefings to officers working events.