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SWIRCA & More Awarded $300,000 in ARPA Funds from Vanderburgh County Commissioners 

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Evansville, IN – The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners, with support from the Vanderburgh County Council, has selected SWIRCA & More to receive $300,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The funds will come from the county’s $35.2 million allocation received from the federal government in 2021 in response to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. 

Commissioners Cheryl Musgrave and Ben Shoulders presented the award to SWIRCA & More’s President, Rhonda Zuber on Friday, January 13, while visiting the organization and speaking with staff and senior members of the Activity Center. 

Vanderburgh County is distributing a portion of its ARPA funds to local, qualifying nonprofit organizations as part of the U.S. Treasury’s Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Program. Recipient organizations, including Easterseals, experienced decreased revenues, increased costs, and/or a growing need for services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

SWIRCA & More will use the funds to help expand current programs and services for seniors and those living with disabilities that were greatly affected by the pandemic. 

“The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted our organization and those we support through our programs and services, and even though we were forced to close our doors to the public in early 2020 due to the pandemic, SWIRCA continued to provide much needed services, such as meals, transportation, housing or bill payment assistance, and daily necessities, to the most vulnerable in our community, stated, Zuber. “We are extremely grateful to the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners for their continued support of our mission.” 

*PHOTO IDENTIFICATION – Left to right, back row: Tim Clark, Director of Quality Assurance and Facilities, SWIRCA & More; Michael Halling, Senior Vice President of Operations, SWIRCA & More; Cheryl Musgrave, Vanderburgh County Commissioner; Ben Shoulders, Vanderburgh County Commissioner; Keith Patterson, Vice President of Finance, SWIRCA & More; Rhonda Zuber, President, SWIRCA & More. Front left to right: Activity Center Members: Kenny Powell, Wanda Powell, Mary Pearl, and Jean Fischer. 

Art Exhibit “Drawing Life, Death, And Relationships” On Display At UE

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EVANSVILLE, IN (01/17/2023) The University of Evansville (UE) presents “Drawing Life, Death, and Relationships,” an exhibit by Randy Simmons now on display at the Melvin Peterson Gallery through February 25. The gallery is located at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Weinbach Avenue, across the street from the UE campus.

The Melvin Peterson Gallery is open to the public from noon until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; and from noon until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

A public reception and artist lecture by Simmons will be held on Thursday, January 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Melvin Peterson Gallery. This event is part of the Emerging Contemporary Artist Lecture Series, sponsored by the Efroymson Family Fund and the UE Department of Art.

Randy Simmons earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing from Murray State University and a Master of Fine Arts in drawing from the University of Cincinnati. He currently serves as a professor of art for the Western Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah School of Art, where he teaches drawing courses.

Simmons is a prolific artist with a body of work that includes black and white images of himself, friends, and family. The larger-than-life drawings are intimate portraits as well as a tour de force with charcoal and graphite mediums on paper. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in galleries, museums, and universities throughout the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys.

Most recently, Simmons’ work documented his mother’s declining physical health and dementia that ultimately led to her death. “It was during this time that I explored the dynamics of family history, childhood, and the delicacy of memory,” he said.

Youth First Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Celebrations

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 Youth First recently hosted a ribbon cutting to mark its 25th anniversary and kick off a year of celebrations.

Founded in 1998, Youth First celebrates 25 years of strengthening the mental health and well-being of young people. Today, over 50,000 students in 117 partner schools across 13 Indiana counties have access to 83 Youth First Social Workers and hundreds of prevention programs. These specialized mentors and evidence-based programs strengthen thousands of youth and families every year.

The milestone year ahead will include a celebratory gala and the anniversary edition of the organization’s signature auction and an awards reception honoring youth and educators. These events will also honor the donors and community partners who have supported Youth First over the years.

Featured speakers at the ribbon cutting include Leah Wentzel Barger, a young adult whose life was transformed by Youth First’s support; Dr. William Wooten, Youth First Founder; Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke; Jon Scheer, Edward Jones Financial Advisor; Cheryl Wathen, Deaconess Health System Chief Financial Officer and Youth First Board Chair; and Parri Black, Youth First President & CEO. Youth First Board Members, staff, and Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) ambassadors will be in attendance, and light refreshments will be served.

The ribbon cutting will formally announce the upcoming Silver Lining Gala Celebrating Youth First’s 25th Anniversary presented by Edward Jones, to be held on Saturday, April 22, at USI’s Carter Hall. The gala will feature an anniversary edition of Youth First’s Passport to Adventure auction as well as a formal dinner, program, dancing, and other entertainment. The event commemorates Youth First’s 25th anniversary by honoring the supporters who have enabled Youth First to be the silver lining for vulnerable young people burdened by clouds of sadness, adversity, and uncertainty. Tickets and event sponsorships are available.

 

The Battery On Law Enforcement Arrest-Georgia St/Fourth Avenue

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The Battery On Law Enforcement Arrest-Georgia St/Fourth Avenue

On January 16th, around 4:25 p.m., an EPD Officer working motor patrol in a marked squad car conducted a traffic stop on an individual who was riding a bicycle. The individual was identified as Robert Medlock. Medlock was riding his bicycle in the roadway and disregarded a stop sign at the intersection of Fourth Ave./Florida St. The officer witnessed the traffic violation and initiated his emergency lights. Medlock rode his bicycle into a yard and the officer exited his vehicle and approached Medlock.

The officer explained why he stopped Medlock and asked for identification. The officer also asked if Medlock had any weapons on his person. Medlock did have a pocket knife on him. The officer asked if he could check his pockets and remove the knife. The officer also found a small container that contained a crystal-like substance that the officer recognized as methamphetamine. The officer told Medlock to drop his backpack and put his hands behind his back. The officer attempted to handcuff Medlock but Medlock attempted to run. The officer grabbed Medlock’s coat and Medlock tried to get away. The officer and Medlock went to the ground and began fighting with the officer. The officer drew his Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) and attempted to use it in order to gain control of Medlock. The CEW was unsuccessful and Medlock began to kick and strike the officer in the face. The officer and Medlock began to fight over control of the CEW but Medlock was able to fire the CEW, striking the officer in the right ear with both prongs. Medlock cycled the CEW threw times and caused neuromuscular incapacitation in the officer’s right arm.

Medlock ran away after the third cycle. The officer was able to get up and run after Medlock. He gave Medlock multiple commands to stop and get on the ground. Medlock refused to listen to any orders and gained entrance into a detached garage in the 1100 block of Georgia St. There were individuals inside the garage at the time who did not know Medlock. Medlock armed himself with an axe and blocked the door. He prevented the officers from getting inside. He also prevented the 3 individuals from exiting the garage. Officers eventually opened the door and got Medlock out of the garage and into handcuffs. While attempting to get Medlock into the transport vehicle, Medlock kicked another officer in his shin and also caused a laceration to that officer’s hand.

Medlock was transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center and charged with 2 counts of Battery on Law Enforcement, 2 counts of Resisting Law Enforcement, Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer, Burglary, Confinement, Possession of Methamphetamine, Obstruction of Justice, and Battery with a Deadly Weapon. Medlock had an active Felony Warrant for a Parole Violation. Medlock had previously been convicted of Domestic Battery, Dealing Meth, and Burglary.

The officer involved in the initial incident sustained multiple injuries including two puncture wounds to his ear, cuts on his right neck, a contusion on his hand, a laceration on his finger, a laceration on his tongue, and a chipped tooth. The officer was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment but has been released

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

 

FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT  information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

 

 

Eagles hits the road for a pair of games

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball looks to take last week’s momentum on the road when it visits Lindenwood University Thursday and Ohio Valley Conference front running Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Saturday. Thursday’s game with Lindenwood in St. Charles, Missouri, is set to start at 8 p.m., while Saturday’s tip against SIUE in Edwardsville, Illinois, is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
 
USI Men’s Basketball (10-9, 3-3 OVC) is coming off a 2-0 week in conference play after rebounding for a pair of wins, defeating the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 74-67, and the University of Tennessee at Martin, 80-66. Sophomore guard Isaiah Swope (Newburgh, Indiana) led the Eagles last week with 20.0 points per game versus UT Martin and Little Rock. Senior forward Jacob Polakovich (Grand Rapids, Michigan) followed Swope in the scoring column and averaged a double-double with 17.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per game.

Swope became the third USI scoring leader this season with a team-best 13.6 points per game, followed by graduate forward Trevor Lakes (Lebanon, Indiana), who is posting 13.2 points per game. Senior guard Jelani Simmons (Columbus, Ohio) is third with 12.7 points per outing, while Polakovich rounds out the double-digit scorers with 11.9 points per outing and is posting a team-best 11.5 rebounds per game.
 
The Lindenwood Lions (7-12, 2-4 OVC) are 2-3 in the last five games after falling to Southeast Missouri State University, 94-71, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 68-58, last week. Lindenwood senior guard Chris Childs leads the Lions and four players in double-figures this season with 14.4 points per game.
 
USI leads the series with Lindenwood, 4-0, after the Lions joined the GLVC in 2019-20. The Eagles swept last season’s GLVC games with Simmons leading way with 19 points per game.
 
SIUE (14-5, 5-1 OVC) leads the OVC by winning five of the first six conference games this year and currently tied for the OVC’s best winning streak at four games. The Cougars are led in 2022-23 by sophomore guard Ray’Sean Taylor, who is posting 13.9 points per game.
 
USI leads the all-time series that started in 1971-72, 44-21.  The Eagles also lead the series, 15-12, in games played at SIUE.
 
SIUE has won the last two meetings, including the first game in OVC action, 69-62, at Screaming Eagles Arena. SIUE sophomore guard Damarco Minor led all scorers with 27 points, while USI’s Swope led the Eagles with 19 points.
 

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USI Softball sets schedule for the 2023 season

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USI Softball opens the 2023 season on February 10

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Softball has set its 2023 schedule and first as an NCAA Division I program, opening the 2023 season at the Elon Softball Classic February 10-12.

The 2023 regular season schedule will feature 48 total games with 15 home games at USI Softball Field.

“I feel good about the schedule and the opponents our team will face this season,” Head Coach Sue Kunkle said. “Our preseason tournaments will prepare us for our OVC season and give us an idea of where we are at and what we need to do to continue our success.”

“Our competition will be solid all year and our standards within our program will remain high. I think it will be important to take it one game at a time and look for continued growth throughout the season.”

Opening weekend at the Elon Softball Classic February 10-12 from Elon, North Carolina will include matchups against Winthrop University, Elon University, and Morgan State University.

The following weekend, February 18-19, the Screaming Eagles will return to Evansville but will play across town at the University of Evansville Softball Classic, taking on the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and the University of Evansville.

The non-conference slate will continue at the Bulldog Classic in Birmingham, Alabama, hosted by Samford University, February 24-26. USI will face Samford, the University of North Alabama, and Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) while in Birmingham.

USI will conclude the main portion of its non-conference schedule at The Spring Games Tournament March 4-8 in Madeira Beach, Florida. USI will play six schools across eight games in four days.

Southern Indiana’s inaugural series as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference will be March 11-12 at Morehead State University. The conference-opening series will kick off 24 total conference games for the Screaming Eagles.

USI’s first home series at USI Softball Field will be the following weekend, March 18-19, as the Screaming Eagles face off against Lindenwood University. Lindenwood is a fellow newcomer to the OVC and a former NCAA Division II member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference with Southern Indiana.

Two other non-conference matchups for USI will be a home doubleheader against IUPUI on April 4 and a home meeting against Butler University on April 12.

Southern Indiana will finish the regular season May 6-7 in an OVC series hosting Tennessee Tech University.

The Ohio Valley Conference Tournament will take place May 10-14 from Oxford, Alabama.

“We are staying focused on our goals and ready to attack the upcoming season,” Kunkle added. “Everyone is excited about the new experiences that are ahead of us and ready to win some games, making a mark in the OVC.”

USI Softball is coming off a 2022 season that saw the Screaming Eagles capture their third NCAA II Midwest Region title since 2017 and another Great Lakes Valley Conference championship season.

Further information regarding game broadcasts, tickets, and more will become available at a later date.

Bicyclist fatality

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The Vanderburgh County Coroners Office and The Evansville Police Department are investigating the death of Albert Leroy Page, age 62, of Evansville. Albert Page died at the scene of the collision which occurred at Louisiana and Mary streets in Evansville.  An autopsy schedule is currently pending.

Henderson pedestrian

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The Vanderburgh County Coroners Office and the Henderson Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Henderson on US 41. The victim has been identified as Lucious B. Rogers, age 47, of Henderson.   He died at St. Vincent Hospital at 19:00 hrs on 01/15/2023.  An autopsy schedule in currently pending.

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