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Union County softball team released from hospitals after crash

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 10:23am
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Most of the Union County girls’ softball team involved in a bus crash yesterday are released from hospitals.  Out of 28 people on the bus, 25 went to hospitals, and just one teammate remains hospitalized.  She is expected to be released Monday.  Athletic director for the Union County School District says the most severe injury was a broken leg.  Kentucky State Police have not determined what caused the bus to run off the shoulder of the road before crashing.

 

Indiana State Police go after unsafe drivers

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 9:17am
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Indiana State Police say they‘re going after aggressive drivers. Starting tomorrow, troopers will be participating in a campaign to reduce the number of crashes involving semis and passenger cars. Troopers will be looking for vehicles who drive dangerously around semi trucks and other commercial motor vehicles. Some of the violations troopers will be looking for include: unsafe lane changes, failure to yield the right of way, following too closely and aggressive driving.

 

Preservation awards presented during Historic Preservation Month reception

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:46pm
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A business -- new to Newburgh this year -- wins an Historic Preservation Award. Historic Newburgh Incorporated Executive Director Carol Schaefer notes during a Preservation Month program that #3 Market Street had stood empty for a couple of years. The building has held a number of businesses for more than 100 years. It was the meeting place of Roman Catholics in Newburgh. Cliff and Andrea Whitehead developed House of White bridal boutique in the ornate building.

 

Kids to be kept close to books this summer

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:43pm
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With the end of the school year about three weeks away, teachers and the Department of Education are laying groundwork to keep students reading over the summer. State school superintendent Glenda Ritz returned to Crooked Creek Elementary School, where she was media specialist before being elected superintendent, to sell students on the importance of reading. The Department of Education will try to encourage students by making 3,000 titles available for free on its website.

 

I-69 corridor wetlands getting protection

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:42pm
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The State of Indiana says efforts are ongoing to preserve the environment during a major construction project in southwest Indiana. The Indiana Department of Transportation is restoring more than 4,000 acres of wetlands, streams and forests in Greene and Monroe counties during the Interstate 69 project.
 

 

Airports get a reprieve

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:41pm
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Owensboro, Paducah, Bloomington and other small airports that were to be closed in June because of the sequester get a new lease on life. Tranportanton Secretary Ray LaHood says there's enough money to keep the 149 towers open until the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30th. LaHood says the legislation allows the FAA to transfer funds to end employee furloughs and keep the 149 low activity contract towers originally slated for closure in June open for now.

 

Attorney Scott Wylie wins national award

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:39pm
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Evansville Bar Association President-elect Scott Wylie is awarded the Tanya Neiman Pro Bono Professional of the Year Award by the National Association of Pro Bono Professionals. The award was presented at the American Bar Association Equal Justice Conference.  Wylie is the Executive Director of the Vanderburgh Community Foundation, helps administer the Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana and currently serves on the Indiana Pro Bono Commission.

 

Illinois casinos could hurt Indiana budget

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 05/04/2013 - 9:11am
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The potential for new Illinois casinos is threatening to throw the Indiana spending and tax cut plan out of balance. The Illinois Senate voted Wednesday for a Senate Bill permitting new casinos in Chicago, the south suburbs and three other cities; slot machines at horse racing tracks and the two Chicago airports; and a reduction in casino tax rates. The gaming plan, which now goes to the House, is strongly backed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who has pledged to give schools all the revenue from the Chicago casino.

 

USI Board of Trustees makes plans for the future

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 05/04/2013 - 9:11am
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The University of Southern Indiana's Board of Trustees makes plans for the next two school years.  Yesterday, the Board learned more about the state's new two-year budget and other outcomes of the 2013 Indiana General Assembly.  Trustees determined the university's operating appropriation will increase by about 5% during the 2014 fiscal year.  USI is also alotting funds for dual credit priority courses, full-time faculty support, and renovations and repairs.  The school will hold a public hearing the week of May 20th to talk about tuition and fees for 2013 through 2015.<

 

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.