US Senate confirms Indiana judge’s appointment to 7th Circuit
The US Senate has confirmed (60-31) the appointment of Indiana Magistrate Judge Doris L. Pryor to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to her appointment to the magistrate bench, Pryor served as Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. The confirmation came nearly six months after the Biden Administration announced her nomination.
Judge Pryor received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Arkansas in 1999 and a Juris Doctor from the Indiana University Maurer Law School in 2003.
Non-Public Schools Interested in Applying for the National Blue-Ribbon Award
Assessment percentiles that can be used to assist non-public schools in the application process for the 2023 Blue Ribbon awards are available in the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) School Accountability & Accreditation Moodle Community (Awards > Blue Ribbon), using enrollment key “AccountabilityCommunity.” The Blue Ribbon award application process for non-public schools is administered through the Council for American Private Education (CAPE), and the deadline for application is January 13, 2023. Contact IDOE’s Office of Accountability with any questions.
Kraft Heinz Foods Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham and Cheese Loaf Products
Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Kirksville, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,400 pounds of ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products due to possible cross-contamination with under-processed products. The ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products were produced on Oct. 10, 2022. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:
- 16-oz. rigid vacuum-packed packages containing “Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese LOAF” with codes from “07 Feb 2023 20:40 7B” through “07 Feb 2023 22:16 7B” on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “Est. 537V” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution centers in Ohio and Virginia, and further distributed for retail sales.
The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that the product was sliced on the same equipment as product that had been under processed, and the equipment was not cleaned between runs of the under-processed and fully cooked product. This has led to concerns of possible cross-contamination of the fully cooked ham and cheese loaf product.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Ivy Tech accepting applicants for Entrepreneur Certificate program
Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus in partnership with Regional Innovation and Startup Education (RISE) is accepting applications for the spring 2023 Entrepreneur Certificate program. In three courses, students will be provided resources and networking opportunities to launch a successful startup or grow an existing business. Classes begin Jan. 17.
Benefits of the certificate program include a cohort-style education, business networking, making pitches for funding, and creating business plans. This program has assisted in the launching of numerous businesses across Indiana.
For more information and to apply, fill out an online inquiry or contact program chair Sueann Graham at sgraham116@ivytech.edu or (812) 330-6361.
This Week in Hoosier History
1884 – Construction was completed on the Washington Monument. On the interior wall is a commemorative limestone block from Indiana. Inscribed on the block are these words: “Indiana knows no North, no South, nothing but the Union.”
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