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Trailblazers drop doubleheader to No. 2-ranked Heartland

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Trailblazer baseball team was unable to overcome mistakes and free bases Friday evening in Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC) doubleheader, falling to No. 2 Heartland Community College 8-3 and 10-3.

The two teams began the day by trading zeros on the board for the first third of game number one of the day. Each team’s starting pitcher was able to make it through the first three innings of play without allowing a run.

The Hawks would be the first to break the 0-0 tie with a run in the fourth. VU would answer back in the 5th after a walk by sophomore Kaden Elliott (New Albany, Ind.), a double by sophomore Colton Evans (Henderson, Ky.) and a walk to load the bases by freshman Carter Whitehead (Huntingburg, Ind.) was followed by a two-RBI pinch hit single by sophomore Colin Long (Evansville, Ind.) to give the Blazers a 2-1 lead of the No. 2-ranked team in the country.

Heartland would waste little time getting these runs back however, scoring three in the sixth to take the lead back and adding a run in the seventh and eighth to take a 6-2 lead.

VU would look to rally back late in the eighth inning after a leadoff walk by sophomore Will Egger (Terre Haute, Ind.). Egger would be pinch run for by freshman Keegan Schlotterbeck (Centerville, Ind.).

Schlotterbeck would later be driven in on a two-out RBI single by sophomore Ethan Burdette (Linton, Ind.) one of his two hits in the game to cut the deficit to 6-3.

Heartland would add a pair of runs in the ninth to expand their lead to five before sending the Blazers down in order in the bottom of the ninth to close out the game one victory 8-3.

VU was led on the mound in game one by sophomore Xavier Hart (Jeffersonville, Ind.) who threw three and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on one hit and striking out three.

Freshman Gavin Craggs (Taylorville, Ill.) was the first out of the pen, throwing two innings of work, allowing three runs on three hits and striking out two.

Freshman Christian Pinson (Elizabethtown, Ky.) pitched an inning and a third, allowing one run on one hit and striking out three before turning the game over to sophomore Eli Steimel (Sullivan, Ind.) who threw an inning and two-thirds allowing three runs on three hits and striking out two.

Freshman Max Lines (Indianapolis, Ind.) took over in the ninth and only faced on batter to end the inning.

“We have got to be able to play defense and only give them 27 outs,” VU Head Baseball Coach Chris Barney said. “We also have to limit the free bases, we gave up a ton of free bases in the first game on walks, hit by pitches and wild pitches. It really turned into the difference in the game. The other team didn’t make those mistakes and we did. When you bring the No. 2 team in the country in here, that’s what is going to happen when you give them multiple outs.”

Heartland looked to keep the momentum going in game two of the series and quickly jumped ahead with a pair of runs in the first inning to take an early 2-0 lead.

Vincennes would get a run back in the second after a two-out double by Colin Long, followed by an RBI single by Will Egger.

The Hawks would again answer back at the plate, scoring three runs in the third and continuing to grow their lead with three runs in the fifth and two runs in the sixth to lead 10-1.

VU again looked to rally late and began the seventh with a single by freshman Trevor Newman (Fort Wayne, Ind.).

Ethan Burdette stepped up to the plate later in the inning with two outs and came through big again with an RBI triple to score Newman. This was Burdette’s second hit of the game, fourth hit of the day and second RBI on the day.

Burdette would be driven in on an RBI single by Kaden Elliott, who was then followed by Colton Evans who reached on an error.

This would be as close as the Blazers would get however, although Carter Whitehead did manage to make good contact on a ball that looked to be headed over the outfielder’s heads, it was caught for the third out and giving Heartland the 10-3 victory over the Trailblazers in game two.

VU freshman Josh McCormick (Indianapolis, Ind.) toed the rubber in game two, throwing three and a third innings, allowing five runs on two hits and striking out two.

Sophomore Dawson Blaylock (Eaton, Ohio) took over in the fourth and threw an inning and two-thirds, allowing three runs on two hits and striking out four.

Freshman Bryton Griffy (Louisville, Ill.) pitched the sixth, allowing two runs on one hit and striking out one before turning the game over to sophomore Nick Kapostasy (Cincinnati, Ohio) who pitched a shutout seventh, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Vincennes on the day managed to outhit the highly rated Hawks 19-15, but were unable to overcome a combined eight errors in the two games. VU’s pitchers also accounted for 19 total walks and seven hit by pitches in the Friday doubleheader.

“Second game was the same situation,” Barney added. “We had multiple opportunities to hit with runners in scoring position in the second, fourth and fifth innings and were only able to come up with one run in those innings. We’ve got to do a better job from that avenue.”

“Our pitchers, it’s the same thing,” Barney said. “Walked guys. Gave up wild pitches and just couldn’t get it done. If we want to be a competitive club, we have got to get it done better on the mound than we are right now.”

The Trailblazers will look to bounce back and limit the mistakes when the two teams return to Jerry Blemker Field tomorrow, April 8 for the final two games of this four-game Conference series. First pitch Saturday is scheduled for 1 p.m. eastern.

“We’re not that far off from competing against this team,” Barney added. “But it comes down to execution. It comes down to executing pitches and it comes down to guys stepping up with big hits at the plate. The positive thing about today is that we get to come back tomorrow and do it all over again and hopefully we can bounce back.”

BOX SCORE

GAME ONE

Heartland – 000   103   112 – 8

VU (16-17, 4-5) – 000   020   010 – 3

VINCENNES HITTING

2B – Evans, Long, Egger. RBI – Burdette, Long 2, SB – Evans.

GAME TWO

Heartland – 203   032   0 – 10

VU (16-18, 4-6) – 010   000   2 – 3

VINCENNES HITTING

2B – Long. 3B – Burdette. RBI – Burdette, Elliott, Egger. HBP – Bartlett.

Master Trooper Kurt Jack Retires After Thirty-Nine Years of Service

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(Fort Wayne, IN)- On Thursday April 6, 2023, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Kurt Jack retired from the department with over thirty-nine years of dedicated and honorable service.

Master Trooper Jack’s law enforcement career has been a lifelong journey.  He was literally born into the ISP family, as his father, the late Sergeant Thomas Jack, was also a state trooper assigned to the now-decommissioned Ligonier Post in Noble County. Although never confirmed, there have often been rumors suggesting that some of Kurt’s “Safe Driving Miles” may have actually been logged long before he became a state trooper.  Kurt graduated from Michigan State University-East Lansing in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.  His professional policing career began as a Patrolman with the Elkhart Police Department shortly after graduating from college.

Master Trooper Jack was appointed as a trooper on December 25, 1983 after graduating from the Indiana State Police 41st Recruit Academy. He was assigned to the Fort Wayne Post after graduation and would remain here for the duration of his entire career.

During his thirty-nine years, M/Trooper Jack has primarily been assigned to road patrol duties in the counties of Adams, Wells, Jay, and Blackford.  He was extensively trained and highly skilled in several specialty certifications and assignments, including thirty-four years of experience as a certified Technical Crash Investigator with Vehicle Dynamics, as well as aircraft crash investigations, Background Investigator, and Field Training Officer.  The latter two assignments directly involved him in the processes of hiring, training, and mentoring numerous Indiana State Police personnel.

Regardless of assignment, Master Trooper Jack had a well-known reputation for his exceptional professionalism.  He always treated people with the utmost respect and fairness, his integrity was unquestionable, his case work was always meticulous and precise, and he always maintained an impeccably professional appearance.  He has been a great example of what it means to be an Indiana State Trooper.

In 2014, M/Trooper Jack was named the Trooper of the Year for the Fort Wayne Post, and he achieved over 1.6 million safe driving miles over the course of his career.

Kurt has spent his entire adult life as a resident of Wells County.  He has three adult children- Brian, Amy, and Chris; and five grandchildren.  Moving into retirement, Kurt has been appointed as the new Police Chief for the town of Ossian.

For the men and women of the Fort Wayne Post, it has been an honor to work alongside Master Trooper Jack for all these years. He will be greatly missed, and we wish him well in his new position.

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Teaching Students Financial Literacy

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Many young Hoosiers enter the workforce or go to college with little to no financial education. Young people often face questions, like how do I open a bank account? Should I apply for loans or credit cards? What insurance policies do I need? These questions sometimes go unanswered and can even lead to poor financial decisions that can have long-term impacts.

Currently, Indiana high schools can offer financial literacy courses as an elective, meaning some schools offer it and some schools do not. However, as your state senator, I supported legislation that would require public and charter high school students to pass a financial literacy course before graduation, putting our young adults in a better position to succeed post graduation.

Requiring high school students to pass a course on financial literacy would give our Hoosier students the skills to effectively manage their money and make strides in building on our already strong economy and workforce.

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Today’s Evansville City Council Meeting Agenda

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Evansville City Council Meeting Agenda
APRIL 10, 2023

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

04-10-2023 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

3-20-23 Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2023-06 AMENDED An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.35 (Housing Funds) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Trockman, Koehler Lindsey Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 4/24/2023 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly
G-2023-06 Attachment:
G-2023-06 Amended Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2023-04 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Approving the Annual Community Development Plan and Appropriating Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 4/24/2023 4:00pm Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD
F-2023-04 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE F-2023-05 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Appropriations, Transfer, Re-Appropriations, Repeals and Additional Appropriations of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 4/24/2023 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD
F-2023-05 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE F-2023-06 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Beane Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Beane Discussion Date: 4/24/2023 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller
F-2023-06 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2023-13 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2607-2611 Stringtown Rd Owner:Indianapolis Real Estate Investments, LLC Requested Change: C4 to R1 Ward: 4 Burton Representative: Adam Horal
R-2023-13 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2023-05 An Ordinance Regulating the Use of Wesselman Park Sponsor(s): Weaver, Mosby Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 4/10/2023 Notify: Josh Claybourn, Jackson Kelly
G-2023-05 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2023-05 A Resolution of the Evansville City Council Approving the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s Issuance of Bonds Sponsor(s): Heronemus, Burton, Moore Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 4/10/2023 Notify: Heather O’Grady, EVPL
C-2023-05 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, April 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov to hunt for unclaimed property this Easter 

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Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to hop on over to IndianaUnclaimed.gov and see what “egg-citing” treasures await you.

“Easter is a great time to spend with loved ones. So, why not find a little “egg-stra” cash to have some fun. It’s my office’s commitment to return unclaimed property to Hoosiers,” Attorney General Rokita said. “This Easter holiday is a perfect time to hop online and start searching for something every bunny will love.” 

Last year, Attorney General Rokita’s Unclaimed Property Division returned $62 million to Hoosiers, and you could be next. You never know what the Easter Bunny might leave in your basket.  

Some property owners in the Unclaimed Property Division’s database include such holiday-appropriate first or last names of Easter, Egg, Spring, Church, and Sunday. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket though, make sure you also search for your loved ones or your business.  

Test your “cluck” at the egg hunt — and check out some of the types of property that might go unclaimed:  

  • Unclaimed wages or commissions
  • Money orders
  • Safety deposit box contents
  • Savings and checking accounts
  • Refunds
  • Overpayments such as:
  • Credit card balances
  • Cell phone bills
  • DMV payments

Once unclaimed property is in its custody, the Unclaimed Property Division conducts an outreach effort to locate the rightful owners or heirs.

Individuals and/or businesses have 25 years in which to claim money once it is reported to the Unclaimed Property Division.   

Just this year we’ve already returned over $21 million to Hoosiers, with nearly $800 million just waiting to be claimed.  

So be sure to check IndianaUnclaimed.gov or text CLAIM to 46220 to search your name, family or business and have an “egg-cellent”  Easter.  

 

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