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USI drops close match to end road stint

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Eagles fall to Jaguars, 4-3

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis (3-7) was able to swipe the last two sets but fell short against Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, 4-3. The Screaming Eagles completed their three-game road trip and will return to Evansville, Indiana this weekend.

Doubles: The Screaming Eagles did not receive a win in doubles play.

Singles: USI went down 3-0 after falling in the first two sets before freshman Elle Dewees (Newburgh, Indiana) took down her opponent at number six (6-4, 6-3). Despite a valiant effort, the Eagles were taken down in the four-hole to guarantee the Jaguars a victory. Junior Lauren Rowe (Terre Haute, Indiana) won at number one in a tiebreaker (3-6, 7-6, 6-1) with junior Rachel McCorkle (Tulsa, Oklahoma) stealing the win at number two (7-6, 3-6, 10-6).

NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles return to the tri-state for their first outdoor match against St. Louis University. The USI, SLU match will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Wesselman Park in Evansville. After facing the Billikens, the Eagles will take a trip to St. Louis, Missouri for a neutral site contest against Drury University Sunday at 1 p.m.

Eagles capture 4-0 win to split pair of games Tuesday

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MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. – University of Southern Indiana Softball (5-9) split its pair of contests at The Spring Games in Madeira Beach, Florida on Tuesday, capturing a 4-0 win against Creighton University after the Screaming Eagles fell Tuesday morning to Central Michigan University, 5-1.
 
The win Tuesday afternoon against Creighton snapped a four-game skid for USI. The offense also found a bit of a spark in the afternoon victory, as it was the first time USI scored more than two runs in a game since February 19 against the University of Evansville.
 
Southern Indiana began the day with a rematch against Central Michigan, who captured a 9-0 win against USI on Sunday. The Chippewas picked up where they left off on Sunday by scoring Tuesday’s first run in the first inning.
 
After a 1-2-3 second inning in the circle from senior pitcher Allie Goodin (Evansville, Indiana), Goodin helped her own cause in the batter’s box in the top of the third inning. The senior hit a two-out RBI single to score junior outfielder Mackenzie Bedrick (Brownsburg, Indiana) to tie the game, 1-1. Goodin finished with a pair of hits in the morning contest.
 
Central Michigan responded in the bottom of the third frame with two solo home runs to go back in front, 3-1. The Chippewas added two runs in the fourth inning to grab a 5-1 advantage. USI threatened in the top of the fifth by getting a runner to third base but could not score.
 
Goodin went 3.2 innings, allowing five runs – four earned – off seven hits. Her record is 0-4 after the loss. Freshman pitcher Kylie Eads (Indianapolis, Indiana) pitched the last 2.1 innings scoreless with three strikeouts.
 
Central Michigan’s Madelyn Wallace picked up her second consecutive win against USI, moving to 3-1 on the season. Wallace surrendered one run on four hits and three walks in five innings on Tuesday.
 
Facing off against Creighton in the second game of the day, USI and sophomore pitcher Josie Newman (Indianapolis, Indiana) got off to a solid start. Even though the Bluejays had a player reach base in each of the first two innings, Newman did not allow either to advance past first base. Newman fanned six batters in the first three innings.
 
In the bottom of the sixth, junior first baseman Lexi Fair (Greenwood, Indiana) provided USI with a pair of insurance runs on a two-run home run, her first of the season, to increase the Screaming Eagles’ lead to 4-0. Fair’s big fly came after a leadoff single from Goodin. Fair led USI with 13 home runs in 2022.
 
Newman completed the game to earn her third shutout and second one-hitter of the season. The right-hander picked up the win to improve to 4-4 on the year. Newman struck out nine Bluejays in the seven innings of work.
 
Creighton’s sophomore pitcher Alexis Wiggins took the loss, dropping to 2-4 this season. Wiggins went five innings, giving up three runs off five hits and a couple of walks.
 

EDP DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Attorney General Todd Rokita Shuts Down Massive Robocall Operation

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Attorney General Todd Rokita shuts down massive robocall operation

Attorney General Todd Rokita this week obtained judgments shutting down a massive robocall operation that has blasted billions of illegal robocalls to people across the country, including in Indiana. In 2019 and 2020 alone, the defendants bombarded Hoosiers with more than 25 million robocalls.

“Winning the war on robocalls requires constantly staying on offense and tracking the latest technologies the scammers are using to carry out their schemes,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We have pledged to do that since we first took office, and we continue to make good on that promise.”

Defendants, in this case, include John Caldwell Spiller II and his business partner Jakob Mears, the owners of Texas-based Rising Eagle Capital Group LLC and JSquared Telecom LLC, as well as Rising Eagle Capital Group–Cayman.

The Office of the Attorney General sued the defendants in June 2020 alleging violations of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the federal Telemarketing Sales Rule, as well as various state consumer protection laws. The complaint alleged that defendants used their companies to perpetrate scams involving extended car warranties and health care services, among other things.

The defendants also spoofed calls to mislead consumers and called people on Do Not Call lists. The 25 million Hoosiers called in 2019 and 2020 included more than 13.5 million calls to people whose numbers were on the Do Not Call Registry and 5 million calls to Hoosiers on Indiana Do Not Call List.

In achieving the successful multistate settlements, Attorney General Rokita worked with attorneys general in Arkansas, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and Texas.

Mears and Spiller are now permanently banned from 1) initiating or facilitating any robocalls, 2) working in or with companies that make robocalls, or 3) engaging in any telemarketing.

The court also ordered monetary judgements totaling more than $244 million for Spiller and Mears combined — though these payments will be largely suspended in favor of the permanent operational bans and because of their inability to pay.

Attorney General Rokita’s legal action in this matter isn’t over. The attorneys general are continuing their cases in this same litigation against Florida-based Scott Shapiro, Michael Theron Smith Jr., and Health Advisors of America Inc. These defendants allegedly worked with Mears and Spiller to make illegal robocalls targeting consumers who never asked to be contacted by Health Advisors.

The Mears and Spiller judgments are attached.

2022 UE Graduates Achieve Strong Outcomes

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (03/06/2023) After surveying the class of 2022 graduates, the University of Evansville (UE) is pleased to report that 98 percent of graduates were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation. The median salary of those employed full-time was $55,000.

The survey, conducted annually, is a collaborative effort between the University’s Center for Career Development, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and the Office of Alumni and Engagement. Data was gathered from surveys at the time of graduation, as well as alumni surveys, academic departments, the National Student Clearinghouse, and other methods. Approximately 93 percent of 2022 graduates provided career outcome information.

Outcomes improved over the previous year, as the nation’s economy slightly recovered from the pandemic. The class of 2021 outcomes included 95 percent of graduates employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduating.

“From academics to ChangeLab, to research and internships, the University of Evansville provides a robust and comprehensive educational experience that incorporates a strong foundation of career readiness,” said Dianna Cundiff, director of the Center for Career Development. “These essential competencies, including critical thinking, communication and leadership, along with support from our office, prepare students for success in their future endeavors.”

For nearly a decade, the Center for Career Development has implemented an “end to end” approach to career success. When a prospective student visits campus, they meet with the Center to review career interests, take a free career assessment, and explore future job opportunities. As a student, the Center offers appointments to assist with resumes and cover letters, mock interviews, and career advising. Job fairs are held throughout the year to connect students with local and regional employers. After graduation, the Center continues its outreach to alums to ensure each individual’s success.

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.

Larry Melvin Davis, 76, of Newburgh IN, Passed Away In His Home, Surrounded By Family

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Larry Melvin Davis, 76, of Newburgh IN, passed away  in his home, surrounded by family

Larry, the eldest of seven children, was born October 11, 1946, in Chicago Heights IL to the late Robert and Alice (Criswell) Davis.

He attended Morley Stanwood High School in Morley MI. After high school, Larry enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served aboard the USS Irex submarine off the coast of Italy.

After the service, he returned to Michigan to work. Larry met Sheila VanAlstine, whom he married in Grant Center MI in 1971. They had two daughters, Michelle and Janie.

Larry earned his Bachelor of Science in Business at Ferris State College in Big Rapids MI. He worked for Western Electric in Nunica MI.

In Spring of 1983, the family of four moved to Chandler IN, where Larry took a position in Quality Control for Bell Communications Research. Larry and Sheila built their home in Newburgh IN, where the two have lived for the last twenty years.

In his younger years, Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. He had a fondness for motorcycles and often spoke of the Ducati he owned and drove while in Italy.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carris Davis; and sister, Aleta (Frank) Starr.

Survived by his wife, Sheila; daughters, Michelle (David) Abney and Janie (Noah) Robinson; grandchildren, Kayla (Colin Hogan) Robinson, Lauren (Fable) McDaniel, Katie (Scott) Klem, Hannah (Matthew Roberts) Abney, Ethan Abney, and Kyle Robinson; great-granddaughter Adeline Klem; and siblings, Robert Lee (Cindy) Davis, Gary Davis, Peggy (Victor) Rempalski, and Linda (Kenneth) Whipple.

Larry’s family would like to extend a special thanks to his nurses; Sonja Collins, Gretchen Simpson, Kristy Patterson, and Amy Barnes.

Funeral service to be held Friday, March 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh Chapel. Family and friends may visit from Noon until service time at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Larry to the Wounded Warriors Project at P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Recent Consumer Alert: Products Recalled 

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Recent Consumer Alert: Products Recalled 

Attorney General Todd Rokita alerted Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in February. Attorney General Rokita encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchased the recalled items. 

“Hoosiers deserve protection from products that are faulty, especially when they can injure our most precious assets, our children,” Attorney General Rokita said. “If you have one of the recalled products, stop using it immediately and pursue resolution from the manufacturer.” 

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in February: 

Children’s Pajamas from Paper Cape 

Children’s Robes from Amazon 

Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets from English Riding Supply 

ODGER Swivel Chairs from IKEA 

LiftMaster myQ Garage Door Control Panels from Chamberlain   

Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners from Colgate-Palmolive   

Side-By-Side Vehicles from BRP 

Outdoor Kitchens from Paradise Grills    

Electric Bicycles from Linus Bike   

Mainstays Three-Wick Candles from Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle   

FOOTNOTE: If you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it, and check its recall notice. Then follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product. 

 

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