EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTED
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LINK OF SECOND LETTER SENT TO MAYOR WINNECKE FROM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABOUT BUILDING COMMISSION
LINK OF SECOND LETTER SENT TO MAYOR WINNECKE FROM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABOUT BUILDING COMMISSION
MIDDLE-INNING EXPLOSION POWERS UE BASEBALL PAST BELLARMINE, 14-2
MIDDLE-INNING EXPLOSION POWERS UE BASEBALL PAST BELLARMINE, 14-2
March 15, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Evansville baseball team stayed red-hot on Wednesday, as the Purple Aces exploded for six runs in the fifth inning and seven more in the sixth to power past the host Bellarmine Knights, 14-2, at Knights Field in Louisville, Kentucky. With the win, Evansville has now won 10 of its last 12 contests.
“I thought that we did a great job today of staying focused in a mid-week game,†said UE head coach Wes Carroll. “We grinded out some big innings offensively, and I thought that our pitching did well as well. I really thought that Willard Peterson did well in his first outing on the mound as an Ace as the starter.â€
Trailing 1-0 going into the top of the fifth inning, Evansville sent nine men to the plate and took advantage of some Bellarmine wildness to grab a lead it would never lose. The Purple Aces loaded the bases on three-straight walks to open the inning, before junior shortstop Simon Scherry tied the game at 1-1 with a sacrifice fly.
After another walk re-loaded the bases, fifth-year outfielder Danny Borgstrom roped a two-run double to right-center field to give UE a 3-1 lead. Senior third baseman Brent Widder then followed with a towering home run to left field to push UE’s lead to 6-1.
Evansville would hit back-to-back home runs to open the sixth inning, as sophomore outfielder Ty Rumsey homered for his second-straight game, and fifth-year outfielder Eric Roberts followed with a home run to center field to move the lead to 8-1. It marked the first time since 2021 in which UE hit back-to-back home runs (Mark Shallenberger & Tanner Craig at Valparaiso on 5/15/21).
From there, the flood gates opened, as two Bellarmine errors and a walk quickly loaded the bases. A bases-loaded walk by Borgstrom and a sacrifice fly by Widder moved the lead to 10-1, before sophomore catcher Evan Waggoner roped an RBI double to give UE a 10-run lead. Redshirt freshman DH Kevin McCormick followed with an RBI single and Rumsey added another sacrifice fly to give UE a 13-1 advantage.
Bellarmine would respond with one of its two solo home runs of the day in the bottom of the sixth inning to make it a 13-2 game. It would remain that way until the ninth, when fifth-year first baseman Chase Hug launched a mammoth solo home run to right field over the highway beyond the outfield wall for his fourth home run of the year.
Evansville pounded out 13 base hits, with Roberts, Hug, Borgstrom, Waggoner and McCormick all recording two-hit afternoons. Widder also drove in four, while Borgstrom notched three RBI.
Seven different UE hurlers combined to limit Bellarmine to two runs on six hits. Junior reliever Shane Harris (2-1) earned the victory in relief. Freshman LHP Willard Peterson made his UE debut as the starter, and did not allow a run on only one hit in 3.0 innings of work. Fellow freshman LHP Jack Taczy also made his UE debut, tossing a scoreless inning of relief, while freshman RHP Max Hansmann, redshirt freshman RHP Ethan Bell, and senior LHP Jace Kressin all recorded scoreless innings on the mound as well.
With the victory, Evansville improves to 10-7 overall. Bellarmine, meanwhile, falls to 5-12. The Purple Aces will now return home to host Big 10 member Purdue in a three-game series beginning on Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. All three games of the Purdue series can be heard live on the Old National Bank Radio Network and 107.1 FM-WJPS, with the Voice of the Aces, Jevin Redman, providing play-by-play coverage.
Braun and Hawley introduce a new bill to protect consumers and community banks from big bank failures
Braun and Hawley introduce a new bill to protect consumers and community banks from big bank failures
WASHINGTON — Following recent news of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) bailout of two failed banks, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting Consumers from Bailouts Act to protect consumers from new fees and to force the big banks to face up to their mistakes. The Biden administration announced that they will impose “special assessment†fees on banks across the country to pay for the Silicon Valley Bank bailout.
“Consumers and community banks should not have to shoulder the cost of fiscal irresponsibility by big financial institutions,â€said Senator Hawley. “The Biden administration wants to take money from the American taxpayer and local banks through new fees so they can use it to bail out California billionaires. We must protect hardworking Americans and force the big banks to pay for their own mistakes.â€
“Community banks and their customers in Indiana should not be on the hook for bailing out Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank for their risky financial decisions. We need to make sure responsible community banks and regular Americans are not footing the bill for President Biden’s bank bailout,” said Senator Braun.
The Protecting Consumers from Bailouts Act would:
- Bar banks from passing to their customers the cost of any “special assessment” by the FDIC to bail out Silicon Valley Bank or Signature Bank
- Prevent the FDIC from levying “special assessments” on community banks to pay for bailing out the uninsured depositors of failing banks
- Allow the FDIC to claw back bonuses paid to executives of failed banks
Read the full bill text here.
Number of incarcerated women in the U.S. rises post-COVID
Number of incarcerated women in the U.S. rises post-COVID
A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative, a non-profit, non-partisan organization studying mass criminalization, said even though the number of incarcerated women fell “significantly†during the pandemic, the numbers are rising back to pre-COVID-19 levels.
The report compiled statistics from different types of correctional and confinement facilities in the U.S., finding that incarcerated women are usually low income and often held in local jails rather than state prisons, meaning they have access to fewer healthcare resources and less programming.
It found that some 58% of incarcerated women are single moms, 50% have physical or cognitive disabilities, and 76% may have mental illnesses.
The report also said that unemployment was a major factor in women’s interactions with the criminal legal system.
—Xain Ballenger
THUNDERBOLTS AIM TO CLINCH PLAYOFFS THIS WEEKEND AGAINST HAVOC, BULLSÂ
THUNDERBOLTS AIM TO CLINCH PLAYOFFS THIS WEEKEND AGAINST HAVOC, BULLSÂ
March 15, 2023
Evansville, In.: After a full sweep of their three games over the past weekend against Macon and Peoria, the Thunderbolts are now only three points away from clinching a playoff spot as they enter their second of three consecutive weekends of three games each, beginning at home against the Huntsville Havoc this Thursday, followed by a road contest at Birmingham on Friday, before hosting the Bulls on Saturday night.
Week In Review:Â
Behind a game-tying goal from Brendan Harrogate in the final two minutes and an overtime goal from Conner Jean, the Thunderbolts rallied to defeat Macon 4-3 in overtime on Friday, with Jean scoring an additional goal earlier in the game along with a goal from Scott Kirton. On Saturday, the Thunderbolts blanked the Mayhem 3-0 with goals from Jean, Alex Cohen, and Hayden Hulton, and 31 saves from Zane Steeves for his second shutout of the season. On Sunday in Peoria, the Thunderbolts defeated Peoria 3-2 in overtime, with power play goals in the first period from Tanner Butler and Aaron Huffnagle, and the overtime winner from Harrogate. Trevor Gorsuch was in net for both overtime wins, stopping 35 of 38 shots on Friday and 33 of 35 on Sunday. After the weekend, Huffnagle was named SPHL Player of the Week for his goal and five assists in the three games. The Thunderbolts climbed into 4th place in the league standings and are only 7 points behind the Birmingham Bulls in 2nd Place, with more games remaining than the Bulls, 1st-Place Peoria, and 5th-Place Knoxville. Teams who finish in 4th Place or higher will secure home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs, guaranteeing two home games for those teams if their first-round series goes to a full three games. Under the win percentage-based seeding system, the Thunderbolts only need a maximum of 3 more points to clinch a playoff berth and can clinch as early as this Friday.
The Week Ahead:Â
 The Thunderbolts host the Huntsville Havoc for their St. Patrick’s Day Game on Thursday, and after traveling to Birmingham on Friday night, will host the Bulls on Saturday night for Jurassic Night, all games starting at 7:00pm CT. Jurassic Night will feature specialty jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game, as well as a beer garden in the Ford Center Corner Club starting at 4pm, along with a Party in the Plaza outside Ford Center featuring live music by Hudsy. For tickets to Thursday and/or Saturday’s games, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office. Friday’s game can be viewed on SPHL TV with a paid subscription through HockeyTV or can be listened to for free on the Thunderbolts Radio Network via the Thunderbolts MixLr Channel or at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com/fan-center/live .
Coming Soon:Â
The Thunderbolts’ final regular season home games following this weekend will be on Saturday, April 1st against the Knoxville Ice Bears for Superhero Night, and Friday, April 7th against the Birmingham Bulls for Fan Appreciation Night. Superhero Night will feature the final specialty game-worn jerseys of the season, which will be auctioned off after the game, and another Party in the Plaza, beginning at 4pm along with a beer garden. Fan Appreciation Night is all about the celebration of our great fans, with plenty of chances to win prizes. More details on Fan Appreciation Night will be coming soon. Playoff information will be coming towards the end of the regular season, as the Thunderbolts continue to work hard on the ice to finish as high in the standings as possible and to secure home-ice advantage in round one.
Scouting the Opponent:Â
- Huntsville Havoc:Â
- Record: 29-15-2, 60 Points, 3rd Place
- Leading Goal Scorer: Rob Darrar (21 Goals)
- Leading Point Scorer: Tyler Piacentini/Sy Nutkevich (50 Points Each)
- Primary Goaltender: Max Milosek (3-2-0, .930 Save %)
- Thunderbolts 22-23 Record vs HSV: 4-3-0The Havoc split their two-game home set against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs this past weekend, starting with a 4-0 loss to Roanoke on Friday. Huntsville got revenge on Saturday, defeating the Rail Yard Dawgs 3-1 off goals from Kasey Kulczycki, Tyler Piacentini, and Jamie Bucell.
- Birmingham Bulls:Â
- Record: 31-14-3, 65 Points, 2nd Place
- Leading Goal Scorer: Michael Gillespie (24 Goals)
- Leading Point Scorer: Michael Gillespie (56 Points)
- Primary Goaltender: Austin Lotz (20-6-2, .906 Save %)
- Thunderbolts 22-23 Record vs BHM: 1-3-1
The Bulls swept their two-game home set against the Fayetteville Marksmen this past weekend,  winning 5-2 on Friday night and 5-1 on Saturday night. Friday’s win featured a hat trick from Michael Gillespie, along with other goals from Matt Wiesner and Scott Donahue. On Saturday, the Bulls got goal scoring from Donahue, Jared Bethune, Taylor Brierley, Dylan Johnson, and Chase Carter.
Call-up ReportÂ
          – Chase Perry – Allen Americans (Prev. Greenville) – ECHL
                 – Greenville: 2 GP, 1-0-1, 1.93 GAA, .944 Save %
– Allen: 12 GP, 8-4-0, 3.37 GAA, .907 Save %
– Matthew Barron – Trois-Rivieres Lions (Prev. Indy) – ECHL
– Indy: 4 GP, 2 G, 1 A, 3 P, 0 PIM
– Trois-Rivieres: 29 GP, 4 G, 3 A, 7 P, 8 PIM
         – Mike Ferraro – Savannah Ghost Pirates – ECHL
– 6 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 4 P, 6 PIM
         – Dillon Hill – Trois-Rivieres Lions – ECHL
                 – 13 GP, 1 G, 2 A, 3 P, 16 PIM
         – Cameron Cook – Trois-Rivieres Lions – ECHL
– 13 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 P, 11 PIM
Transactions:Â Â Â Â
Wed. 3/15: D Sam Sterne signed to professional tryout
Mon. 3/13: D Bryan Etter returned from call-up to Indy (ECHL), placed on waivers
Fri. 3/10: C Conner Jean signed to contract
Fri. 3/10: RW Jack Sampson placed on waivers
Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for this 2022-23 season. Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are also now on sale. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our all-new website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.
About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team. The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com
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UE student-run Marketing Agency Spearheads Local Organization’s Fundraising Effort
UE student-run Marketing Agency Spearheads Local Organization’s Fundraising Effort
March 16, 2023
EVANSVILLE, IND. (03/16/2023) Embrace, the University of Evansville (UE) student-run marketing and communications agency, is utilizing its services to help a local organization fundraise for its upcoming collaborative community kitchen.
The organization, Bedford Collab, LLC, was founded in 2020 by Merrick Korach. Its vision is to provide local food entrepreneurs with a place to grow their businesses while bringing economic development and restoration to the South Side of Evansville.
Bedford Collab and Embrace’s relationship began in February 2022 and has since expanded to include a variety of marketing projects.
Currently, Bedford Collab is raising funds for its community kitchen space. In September 2022, the City of Evansville approved a plan to allocate $170,000 in matching funds to the organization. Efforts to increase donations started in October 2022 through the design of a branded slide deck. Since then, Embrace has developed a website for Bedford Collab and managed a crowdfunding campaign on its social media platforms.
Bedford Collab turned to Embrace in a joint venture to help both entities attain their goals. The Bedford Collab vision aligns with what Embrace hopes to achieve in the community.
“Embrace, like Bedford Collab, exists to support and create opportunities for growth in the Evansville community. Bedford Collab is aiming to improve the quality of life in the Tepe Park Community,” said Chief Executive Officer of Embrace Irais Ibarra. “Embrace strives to create a community in which everyone can enjoy the benefits of high-quality and affordable marketing. Passion is what unites us.”
“The Embrace team has been nothing short of amazing,” said Bedford Collab CEO Merrick Korach. “These students have harnessed their gifts and skills to tell a vivid story surrounding the journey of Impact Evansville and Bedford Collab. We have been able to scale our impact with their services, and recommend the team to anyone looking to invest in the next generational talent.”
Real-world business experiences give Embrace team members relevant experience when job searching. To date, about 30 individuals have graduated from Embrace. These alums have a 100 percent employment rate with either a full-time position or are pursuing higher education. Students have often been hired for above-entry-level positions because of their relevant agency experience.
Embrace Marketing and Communications launched in October 2018 as a Changelab course. Now in its 10th consecutive semester, the agency operates year-round and sustains itself through a for-profit business model. Over the years, Embrace has worked with over 60 clients across numerous industries, including small businesses, start-ups, national corporations, non-profits, and political candidates. The Embrace organization seeks to set its students up for post-graduate success.
For more information about Bedford Collab, visit https://bedfordcollab.com/. To connect with Embrace Marketing and Communications, please visit https://www.embracemarcomm.com/.
The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university located in the southwestern region of Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and vibrant campus community of changemakers.
Home of the Purple Aces, UE offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton College, a Victorian manor located in the countryside of the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.
Annual Shaw Biology Lecture to feature New York Times best-selling author
Annual Shaw Biology Lecture to feature New York Times best-selling author
March 16, 2023
The University of Southern Indiana will host its 9th annual Shaw Biology Lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17 in Mitchell Auditorium, located in the Nursing and Health Professions Building. Frans de Wall, New York Times bestselling author, will present “Politics, Cognition, Morality: You Name It – Our Fellow Primates Have It All.†The presentation is open to the public at no charge.
De Waal is a C.H. Candler Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Emory University and is the former Director of Living Links, a division of the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, established for primate studies to shed light on human behavioral evolution. A Dutch/American biologist, de Waal is known for his work on the behavior and social intelligence of primates.
In 2011, Discover Magazine named him among the “47 (All-Time) Great Minds of Science†and in 2019, Prospect Magazine ranked him fourth among the “World’s Top Thinkers.†His scientific work has been published in hundreds of articles and journals, such as Science and Nature, and volumes specialized in animal behavior. His dozen popular books, translated into over 20 languages, made him one of the world’s most visible primatologists.
De Waal’s bestsellers include Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? and Mama’s Last Hug. His latest book is titled Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist. Following his presentation, de Waal will be available for a book signing.
The Shaw Lecture Series is funded by a USI Foundation endowment with support by the USI Biology Department and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education.
For questions, contact Dr. Marlene Shaw, Professor Emerita of Biology, at mshaw@usi.edu.
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Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls nearly 9,700 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. The University offers study-abroad opportunities in more than 60 countries and hosts international students from around the globe. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 15,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement. USI is online at USI.edu.Â
Vincennes Man Arrested after Morning Chase on US 50 and US 41
Vincennes Man Arrested after Morning Chase on US 50 and US 41
Knox County – Thursday morning, March 16, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Master Trooper Ryan Johnson was patrolling US 50 near Robinson Road when he attempted to stop the driver of a 2011 Chrysler minivan for driving 107 mph. The driver refused to stop and continued westbound at a high rate of speed before driving south on US 41. Master Trooper Gary Goodman was in the area and was able to deploy stop sticks on US 41 near St. Thomas Road. The driver of the minivan struck the stop sticks causing the vehicle to slow down and eventually stop on US 41 near Plank Road. The driver was ordered out of the vehicle, but he refused. Troopers broke out the passenger window, gained access, and arrested the driver without further incident. The driver was identified as Chad Bond, 50, of Vincennes. He was taken to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
- Chad Bond, 50, Vincennes, IN
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
- Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Master Trooper Ryan Johnson, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Vincennes Police