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Comments not adding up in Caldwell Homes project
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsThere’s a rule experienced journalists know to follow – look beyond the face value of anything you are told. “Caldwell going green” was the lead story in last Tuesday’s Evansville Courier & Press. This story announced to its readers that the Evansville Housing Authority was... -
Editor’s Note
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsIn last week’s issue, the staff of the Independence Times announced, we announced that we would begin a series of article on the departments and organizations associated with Community Development Block Grants, HOME Investment Partnership and other federal monies dispersed locally. In this week’s staff... -
WHY I WALK
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsAbout a year ago Peg began to occasionally mention her view that our white picket fence was not that white. She would opine, usually when I was watching a ball game or contemplating the meaning of it all, as how even Tom Sawyer got Aunt... -
Government learning session
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsI just read that the former executive director of the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau- pressured to resign earlier this year after discussing with reporters a possible location for the Sports Complex at Wesselman Park- has filed lawsuit, which has been transferred to U.S. District...
Featured Stories
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Wielebnicki Hired As UE Volleyball Assistant Coach
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsUniversity of Evansville volleyball coach Mike Swan has announced the hiring of Josh Wielebnicki as the program’s assistant coach. Wielebnicki will officially begin at UE on August 1 and he joins the Purple Aces’ staff after working in the same position last year at Western... -
Where Are They Now: Andrea Sonnenschein
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsThis season, the University of Evansville athletics department will bring you updates on what former Purple Aces are up to these days with our “Where Are They Now” feature. We continue our feature series now with former cross country standout Andrea Sonnenschein. If you are... -
Brent Summers named assistant dean of USI’s Pott College
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsDr. R. Brent Summers has been named assistant dean of the University of Southern Indiana Pott College of Science and Engineering. The appointment is effective August 16. In making the announcement, Dr. Scott A. Gordon, dean of the college, said, “Dr. Summers comes to the... -
New Harmony Theatre continues 2010 season with the Fats Waller musical show, “Ain’t Misbehavin’”
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsNew Harmony Theatre, a professional Equity theatre produced by the University of Southern Indiana, continues its 2010 season on July 30 with “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the Fats Waller musical show. Michelle Robinson, guest director, said, “‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a musical that offers big laughs, great music,... -
Musgrave Calls for Campaign Transparency
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsSubmitted by Cheryl Musgrave Recently, the Courier and Press called transparency a good “campaign issue.” I don’t think transparency is a campaign issue. I think it’s the public’s right. Vanderburgh County was the first to have assessment, sales, and tax information available on the... -
ENROLLMENT NOW TAKING PLACE AT EQUITY SCHOOLS
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsEnrollment of students is now taking place at Delaware and Howard Roosa Elementary Schools, which open their doors for classes earlier than most EVSC schools on Thursday, Aug. 5. These two schools are both Equity Schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School, designed to offer more... -
Daniels adds Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom to Hoosier Heritage Gallery
Posted on July 27, 2010 | No CommentsPhoto Courtesy NASA A portrait of Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom is the newest addition to the Hoosier Heritage Gallery that adorns the south wall of the Governor’s Office. Grissom, a native of Mitchell, and a graduate of Purdue University, was one of seven astronauts... -
Public Transit System Set to Launch in Warrick County
Posted on July 27, 2010 | No CommentsThe Warrick County Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold a news conference to announce the launch of a public transit system in Warrick County. Date/Time: Wednesday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. Location: Deaconess Gateway Hospital (enter through main entrance [white canopy]) Speakers include Patty... -
Berry Plastics Introduces X-Sorbs Pom-Pom Ropes, Sorbent Booms and FIBCs for Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Containment and Removal
Posted on July 27, 2010 | No CommentsBerry Plastics is pleased to announce the distribution of its new “Pom-Pom Ropes” and “Sorbent Booms,” manufactured under the brand name of X-Sorbs. The Pom-Pom Ropes and Sorbent Booms were developed in response to the urgent need and high demand for an effective means of... -
Angel Mounds State Historic Site to hold 6th Annual Bluegrass & BBQ
Posted on July 27, 2010 | No CommentsJoin us from 3pm-8pm at Angel Mounds on Saturday, August 7th for the 6th Annual Bluegrass & BBQ. It may not be the same as when Native Americans occupied the site, but social gatherings amid good food and good music have been a long-standing tradition...