MEETING REGARDING THE USE OF CAMERASÂ IN THE VANDERBURGH SUPERIOR COURT
EVANSVILLE, IN – APRIL 6, 2023
The Honorable Leslie C. Shively, Chief Judge, Vanderburgh Superior Court, is holding a meeting regarding the use of cameras in the courtrooms of the Vanderburgh Superior Court. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 1:00 PM (Central Time) in Courtroom 110.
FOOTNOTE: Members of the media are invited to the meeting. Judge Shively will be available to answer any questions.
HOUSE BILL No. 1575 sponsored by O’Brien, Frye R, Bartels, Miller D
DIGEST OF HB 1575 (Updated February 14, 2023, 12:40 pm – DI 75)Â Citations Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-15.
Synopsis: Residential building commission. Establishes the residential building commission (building commission) within the department of homeland security. Provides that the building commission has exclusive jurisdiction for the review and adoption of building codes and standards that regulate the construction of dwellings.
Effective: July 1, 2023.
O’Brien, Frye R, Bartels, Miller D
January 19, 2023, read the first time and referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform.
February 14, 2023, amended, reported — Do Pass.
The Link Of House Bill 1575 That Establishes The Residential Building Commission Within The Department Of Homeland Security is posted below:Â
APRIL 6, 2023
EVANSVILLE, IND. (04/05/2023) With nearly 2500 statewide sign-ups, the STARTedUP Foundation’s Innovate WithIN program is the largest high school pitch competition in the country. During the month of April, fifty-two teams across Indiana will be competing to qualify for the state competition with the top two teams from each region progressing onto state.
“In addition to having another record-breaking year, we have seen such an improvement in the quality of student’s pitches and heard from educators of how they have seen a mindset shift in their classrooms,” said Don Wettrick, co-founder and CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation. “As an educator of 25 years, when you bring a mindset of innovation into the classroom, things change for students. These young people are able to visualize real-world opportunities and are challenged to explore their own entrepreneurial passions.”
On April 10, ten student teams will be competing in the Region 1 competition hosted by the University of Evansville, who has removed barriers for students to attend their school by offering scholarships and making connections within their university and community.
“We are honored and excited to host this pitch competition at University of Evansville,” said Dr. Beverly Brockman, Schroeder Family Dean of the College of Business & Engineering. “Pitch competitions provide a great opportunity for students to collaborate with other students, mentors, investors, and industry experts. Hosting this event allows us to create an environment that fosters collaboration and networking, which can be beneficial for these students’ professional development.”
In addition to the financial and relational opportunities offered by the University of Evansville, students are connected to business and civic leaders who also have a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, especially as they look ahead to growing their future workforce ecosystem.
Individuals from across the state are invited to attend their local competition and experience these impressive student pitches. Residents may join in person on April 10th at the University of Evansville from 8:30AM – 1:00PM CST or attend virtually. More details and registration information can be found at: startedupfoundation.org/region-1
The Region 1 participating teams are as follows:
About The STARTedUP Foundation
The STARTedUP Foundation officially launched in 2018 to start building the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. This is accomplished through three key initiatives: Spark, Develop, and Accelerate. Beginning with sparking innovation through the Innovate WithIN pitch competition; continuing to develop students through an educator fellowship; and accelerating innovation through the creation of an alumni association for all students previously engaged with STARTedUP.
About Innovate WithIN
STARTedUP’s innovation pitch competition, Innovate WithIN, is the most elite entrepreneurial pitch competition in the country, with ten teams selected within each of Indiana’s five regions to compete in the first round of the competition and the top two teams from each region invited to compete in the Innovate WithIN State Finals. These top teams are competing for $25,000 in seed funding to launch their company, product, or idea.
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.
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The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts Global Studies program will host the virtual event “Honoring the Legacy of the Gullah People,†at noon Wednesday, April 12 via Zoom. Â
The event will feature presenters, Dr. Nubian Sun, Clinical Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work at Sacred Heart University, and Dr. Veronica Huggins, USI Associate Professor of Social Work, who will discuss the heritage and significance of the Gullah and why their culture should be preserved. Â
The Gullah are a unique community who live in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and Georgia, and their history dates to the time of slavery in the United States. Today, the Gullah continue to maintain their cultural heritage and language, and their traditions have become an important part of American history.Â
Sun has written extensively on the Gullah People and their culture. Huggins’ research interests include self-efficacy among vulnerable populations.Â
This event is open to the public at no charge and is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about the Gullah and their unique culture. It is also an excellent opportunity for students, educators and scholars to deepen their knowledge of African American studies and cultural preservation.Â
For more information, visit USI.edu/globalsalon.Â
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Men’s Track & Field senior Noah Hufnagel (Santa Claus, Indiana) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Men’s Track Athlete of the Week in an announcement by the league office Wednesday afternoon.
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Hufnagel led the Screaming Eagles at the WashU Distance Carnival this past Saturday night, posting a first-place finish in the 5,000 meters with a stadium-record time of 14 minutes, 5.50 seconds.
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The award is the first weekly honor for USI Men’s Track & Field since joining the OVC in July and the first weekly honor for Hufnagel on the track. Hufnagel was twice selected OVC Runner of the Week on the cross country course in the fall and was twice named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Runner of the Week as a junior in 2021.
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Hufnagel’s performance at the WashU Distance Carnival was just 5.47 seconds shy of his personal-best and was his fastest time on an outdoor track—he posted a time of 14:00.03 at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invite during the Indoor season in February. The performance also ranks eighth all-time on USI’s outdoor 5,000-meter list.
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A graduate of Heritage Hills High School and a kinesiology major at USI, Hufnagel was the OVC champion on the cross country course this past fall and in the 3,000 meters at the OVC Indoor Championships less than two months ago.
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USI returns to action Friday and Saturday when it competes at the Bill Cornell Spring Classic in Carbondale, Illinois.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Vincennes University golf team hosted a practice round Monday at the Pfau Course in Bloomington, which will be the host of the 2023 Region 24 Golf Tournament on Monday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 2.
The teams hit the course for an 18-hole preview to get a feel for what the course was like before the big tournament in May and the Trailblazers looked to be in a good position.
VU freshman Preston Broce (Indianapolis, Ind.) set the lowest score for the Blazers Monday, finishing with a six-over 77 and finishing in a three-way tie for second place overall.
Sophomores Paxton Schwomeyer (Oakland City, Ind.), Luke VanDeventer (Columbus, Ind.) and Caleb Newman (Vincennes, Ind.) were the next on the leaderboard, all finishing at 80 and in a tie for 10th.
Freshman Nate Olson (Greenwood, Ind.) placed 16th overall after finishing his round with an 83 and sophomore Adam Leach (North Vernon, Ind.) placing in a tie for 17th with an 84.
Sophomore Sam Stewart (Floyds Knobs, Ind.) rounded out the Blue and Gold in the field, placing 27th overall with a 96 on the day.
Vincennes as a team placed in a tie for third with Lincoln Trail College with a team score of 320 and were just one shot behind second-place Rend Lake College.
At this point in the season, it is tough to say how the actual tournament will shake out in May with the four teams separated by just 10 shots after the Monday practice round.
The Trailblazers will look to improve and continue to build confidence ahead of the Region 24 tournament when Vincennes host the VU Spring Invitational Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 at Country Oaks Golf Course in Montgomery, Ind.
This tournament will serve as the final tune up before the Blazers head into the Region 24 tournament in May and start to really set their eyes on the NJCAA Division II Championships at The Golf Club at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Ind., running from May 23 to May 26.
TEAM RESULTS
Danville Area – 310
Rend Lake – 319
VINCENNES – 320
Lincoln Trail – 320
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Preston Broce (T2) – 77
Paxton Schwomeyer (T10) – 80
Luke VanDeventer (T10) – 80
Caleb Newman (T10) – 80
Nate Olson (16) – 83
Adam Leach (T17) – 84
Sam Stewart (27) – 96
Freshman won the Indiana State Invitational
ST. LOUIS –Fresh off a victory at the Indiana State Invitational, University of Evansville freshman Kate Petrova was named the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week.
Petrova opened the tournament with a 1-under 71 on Sunday before wrapping up Monday’s second round with an even 72. Her total of 143 put her four strokes ahead of the competition.
Making her performance even more impressive was that she recorded the low score in both rounds. Her tournament showing helped the Purple Aces come home in second place in the team standings.
UE looks to build on its recent success as they begin preparations for the Missouri Valley Conference Championship. The tournament is set for April 16-18 in Waterloo, Ill.
Evansville, In.:Â In one final test run before the playoffs get underway, the Thunderbolts prepare for a final set of regular season games against the Birmingham Bulls, this Friday night at Ford Center and Saturday night in Pelham.Â
Week In Review:Â
Last Thursday, the Thunderbolts came from behind in the third period to defeat the Birmingham Bulls in overtime 4-3 in Pelham.  Matthew Hobbs opened the scoring, before Birmingham took a 2-1 lead that stuck until the third period, where power play goals from Jeremy Masella and Cameron Cook gave Evansville a 3-2 lead.  The Bulls managed to tie the game, but Cook would be the hero in overtime as the Thunderbolts emerged victorious.  On Saturday at Ford Center, goals from Scott Kirton and Andrew Shewfelt gave Evansville a 2-0 lead in the first period, before Knoxville goaltender Kristian Stead decided to not allow any further shots to get by him, as the Ice Bears came back to win 3-2.Â
The Week Ahead:Â
The Thunderbolts’ final regular season home game will be this Friday, April 7th against the Birmingham Bulls for Fan Appreciation Night, opening face-off at 7:00pm CT.  Fan Appreciation Night is all about the celebration of our great fans, with plenty of chances to win prizes.  Live pre-game music will be provided by Drew Cagle and The Reputation.  On Saturday, the Thunderbolts play their final game of the regular season on the road against the Bulls in Birmingham, puck drop at 7:00pm CT.  For tickets to Friday’s game at Ford Center, call (812) 422-BOLT (2658), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center ticket office.  Saturday’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/
Coming Soon:Â
Playoff information, including dates and opponent, will come as soon as the standings become final, and can be expected to be announced by early next week.  The Thunderbolts will be playing their home playoff games at Ford Center. Â
Scouting the Opponent:Â
Birmingham Bulls:Â
Wed. 4/5: D John DeRoche signed to contractÂ
Aces drop 9-inning game
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – After Jess Willsey gave the University of Evansville softball team a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth, Isabella Henning with a 2-run game-winning home run in the bottom of the frame to give Indiana State a 3-2 win at Price Field.
A low-scoring contest saw the Purple Aces score a run in the first with the Sycamores matching it with a score in the bottom of the fifth. The game went to extra innings with ISU rallying for the victory.
Evansville had a quick start to the day was Marah Wood crossed the plate in the top of the first to make it a 1-0 game. After reaching on a leadoff single, Wood stole second and scored on a ground out by Zoe Frossard. Taylor Howe also picked up a single in the inning.
Over the next six innings, the Purple Aces racked up just two hits. Sydney Weatherford threw the first 4 1/3 innings with just one earned run scoring on seven hits. The Sycamores saw the tying run score in the bottom of the fifth on a bases loaded walk.
Things remained knotted at 1-1 as the game entered the 9th when Jess Willey approached the plate. She drove the first pitch over the left field wall to put Evansville in front at 2-1. With one out in the bottom of the inning, a single by Danielle Henning brought up Isabella Henning, who sent the first pitch she saw out of the ballpark for the walk-off triumph.
Wood picked up two of UE’s six hits on the day. Weatherford gave up one run in her start while Megan Brenton tossed four frames and allowed two earned runs on three hits.
This weekend, UE is back home for a 3-game series versus Southern Illinois.
