Tim Eckels


Our Apologies

February 20, 2012
Our Apologies

The staff at the City County Observer would like to apologize for the technical difficulties we experienced on Sunday.  We are very excited to say that our readership has been rapidly increasing over the last few months.  In addition we are happy to announce that you have been making many more re-visits on a...
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City and County Offices Closed on Monday

February 18, 2012
City and County Offices Closed on Monday

City of Evansville One N.W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN  47708   OFFICE OF THE MAYOR LLOYD WINNECKE   February 17, 2012                                                                                                            Contact: Vivian Holiday For Immediate Release                                                                                                                (812) 436-7853   City Offices to Close for Presidents Day Holiday Evansville city government offices will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, February 20,...
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Vanderburgh GOP Breakfast This Saturday

February 17, 2012
Vanderburgh GOP Breakfast This Saturday

GOP Breakfast Saturday – Black Buggy (on N. Green River Rd.) – @ 8:00a.m. Speaker: 8th Congressional District Dr. Larry Bucshon This Saturday, Congressman Dr. Larry Bucshon will be speaking over current issues in Washington D.C. and how he is helping bring jobs and monies back to the 8th. We will also be introducing...
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Central High School to Host American Heroes Assembly

February 17, 2012
Central High School to Host American Heroes Assembly

George Washington. Abraham Lincoln. Martin Luther King Jr. These names exude a sense of pride and accomplishment in many Americans’ minds. Central High School will honor these and other Americans who have made great contributions to our country at a school-wide assembly scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 9:30 a.m. The assembly, which celebrates...
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Statehouse Update from Gail Riecken

February 17, 2012
Statehouse Update from Gail Riecken

INDIANAPOLIS — Our work in the Indiana House of Representatives now will focus on legislation sent to us from the Indiana Senate. For the next two weeks, we will be conducting committee meetings and having floor debate on 140 Senate bills. At the same time, senators will be working on the bills sent to them...
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Zoeller tapped to serve on national Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force

February 15, 2012
Zoeller tapped to serve on national Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is only one of three state attorneys general selected to serve on a consumer protection working group aimed at combating financial fraud.   “I am honored to be selected to serve on the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force and look forward to working with the federal government, law...
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Help Holly’s House With Old Phones

February 15, 2012
Help Holly’s House With Old Phones

Wireless Zone and Verizon Wirless are currently running a benefit for Holly’s House. Please collect your old cell phones and ask your friends, family, and co-workers to do the same. Holly’s House will receive a cash donation for each phone. The phones are then refurbished and either sold or donated to a domestic violence...
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Superbowl Committee Honored In Indiana State House

February 15, 2012
Superbowl Committee Honored In Indiana State House

STATEHOUSE—Rep. Mike Speedy (R-Indianapolis) along with his colleagues in the Indiana House of Representatives took time today to honor members of the 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee and the City of Indianapolis for their efforts in hosting Super Bowl XLVI.   The Super Bowl Host Committee served as the city’s ambassadors for incoming Super...
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Cecil A. and Mabel Lene Hamman Foundation Donates to EVSC Foundation to Support Student Needs

February 15, 2012
Cecil A. and Mabel Lene Hamman Foundation  Donates to EVSC Foundation to Support Student Needs

The Cecil A. and Mabel Lene Hamman Foundation recently donated $50,000 to EVSC Foundation to be used for students who have been identified as needing extra support. The program, The Cecil A. and Mabel Lene Hamman Foundation Student Fund, will be overseen by EVSC Foundation and will be divided between all EVSC schools. The...
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Vendors Wanted For Career Exploration Day

February 15, 2012
Vendors Wanted For Career Exploration Day

The Southwest Indiana College Access Network (SICAN) and Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana are looking for businesses to participate in their 2012 Career Exploration Day. The day, sponsored by Vectren, will allow local businesses to educate students and attendees from the Tri-State area about career options and opportunities available within their respective industries. “Exposing...
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