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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.

 

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.

 

Indiana accepts nominations for new Poet Laureate

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 10:19am
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Indiana is looking for a new state poet laureate.  The Indiana Arts Commission is accepting nominations for the position,  which includes the responsibilities of developing educational programming and raising awareness of poetry.  Nominees must be current Indiana residents, remain residents during the two-year term, and be published poets.  Nominations with a cover letter and resume must be submitted via email to the Commission by August 1st.

 

KY schools can earn grant for raising dropout age

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 10:17am
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Kentucky school districts can earn a $10,000 grant, if they are one of the first 57 school districts to raise their dropout age from 16 to 18. Kentucky education commissioner Terry Holliday says the money is already in the department's budget. Kentucky's legislature passed a bill this year that allows local districts to decide if they want to raise the age, but a provision states once 55 percent of districts make the decision to increase the age, then the change will be made statewide within four years.

 

The Blue Angel blues return - but not the F18 Hornets

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 4:21pm
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The Blue Angels won't be coming to Evansville. A spokesman says the Navy flying team is canceling its entire 2013 season as a result of the sequester ordered by Congress. Public Information Officer Lt. Aaron Kaleil says it's one of many steps the Navy is taking to ensure resources are in place to support forces operating now, and those training to relieve them.

 

Franklin Street brings a Color Run, kid's events, and recycled art to Evansville

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 9:06am
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Franklin Street Association is bringing new events to Evansville in one fun-filled celebration of Earth Day. A 5K Color Me FUN Run kicks off at 8am on April 20th, where participants run with a white shirt and get sprayed with non-toxic, eco-friendly paint at each kilometer. Kid-friendly activities start around 10, with face-painting, a farmer's market, and free seedlings. And around 40 businesses are working with artists to display recycled art projects. The event will wind down with a recycled outfit runway show at Lamasco Bar and Grill.

 

Wear blue jeans and raise awareness about child abuse

Submitted by Serena Jones on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 6:49am
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This month, you can wear jeans to work to raise awareness about child abuse.  Holly’s House is partnering with local businesses and organizations in the “Blue Jeans for Prevention” campaign.  The plan is for businesses and other groups to dedicate specific days where employees and associates can wear blue jeans.  In return, employees are asked to make a donation to Holly’s House.  Holly’s House is also providing blue ribbon pins for those settings where jeans are not appropriate at work.