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THUNDERBOLTS SPLIT WEEKEND SERIES AT FAYETTEVILLE

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THUNDERBOLTS SPLIT WEEKEND SERIES AT FAYETTEVILLE
 
Fayetteville, NC.:  After defeating Fayetteville in overtime on Friday, the Thunderbolts were moments away from going to overtime again on Saturday night at Crown Coliseum, however the Marksmen scored with only two seconds remaining to defeat Evansville in regulation by a 3-2 score.  The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Saturday, March 22nd against the Quad City Storm at 7:05pm CT.
                Evansville struck first, as Logan vande Meerakker scored a power play goal from Nolan McElhaney 1:28 into the game.  However, the Marksmen tied the game with a power play goal of their own at 9:01, scored by Cayden Cahill.  Tied most of the way through the second period, the Marksmen grabbed their first lead of the weekend at 19:12 as Dalton Hunter scored off the rush, the puck just barely crossing the goal line.  In the third period, Evansville tied the game back up at 2-2 as Tyson Gilmour scored an unassisted goal off a Marksmen turnover at their blue line with 6:41 remaining in regulation.  Unfortunately, Evansville could not hold on for overtime, as Tyler Love scored with 2 seconds remaining to give the Marksmen a 3-2 lead, with not nearly enough time remaining for Evansville to get a chance to tie the game, and the Thunderbolts were forced to settle for the weekend split.
Vande Meerakker and Gilmour scored one goal each, while Cole Ceci finished with 42 saves on 45 shots on goal.  The Thunderbolts and Marksmen do not meet again this regular season, with the season series ending in a 1-1 tie.  With Macon’s regulation loss tonight, Evansville now only needs a maximum of 6 points out of 14 possible remaining points to clinch a playoff spot.
Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for the 2024-25 season.  Season tickets for the 2025-26 season are on sale now.  Call 812-422-BOLT(2658) or visit our 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 SPHL.  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

BREAKING NEWS Possible Tornado Damage in Gibson County

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Night sky with lightning. Thunderstorm at night

The early morning storms that hit the area caused significant damage in Oakland City and Francisco and officials believe it was from a tornado.

Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven said that they have set up a perimeter around Oakland City, and they are only allowing emergency vehicles and locals through.

Officials urge people to avoid the storm-damaged areas.

This is a developing story.

Groundbreaking for New Airport Terminal in Huntingburg

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Dubois County officials gathered Friday morning to break ground on a new addition coming to the Huntingburg Regional Airport. The event marked the official start of construction on the new Frosty Jones Terminal.

Mark Messmer, 8th District Congressman, talked about the man whom the terminal is being named after. “Frosty Jones was a revered figure in the aviation community,” Messmer told the crowd. “Jones bought the land and started the airport as a grass airstrip in 1938.”

Dubois County’s most famous resident, Indiana Governor Mike Braun, was among the dignitaries to turn a shovel. He spoke about the airport’s growth, including lengthening the runway to 5,501 feet and building the first tunnel at a public airport in Indiana.

Training programs will be integrated into the facility through a partnership with the Patoka Valley Career Technical Education Center.

 

Jim Redwine GAVEL GAMUT – Spring Humbug

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GAVEL GAMUT
redlineBy Jim Redwine
www.jamesmredwine.com
(Week of 17 March 2025)
SPRING, HUMBUG

James Taylor wrote Sweet Baby James in 1970:

“There’s a song that they sing when they take to the highway
A song that they sing when they take to the sea
Song that they sing of their home in the sky
Maybe you can believe it if it helps you to sleep
But singing works just fine for me”

If you side with those who dream of a home in the sky, paradise was populated by Adam
and Eve. Their Garden of Eden was perfect but that did not stop Eve from trying to improve it.

You know, kind of like some wives when spring arrives. Say my wife, Peg, for example. I can imagine the conversation between Adam and Eve.

“Adam, isn’t this idyllic? Everything is just perfect. However, that one tree needs its fruit
plucked. Would you mind just keeping an eye on that serpent while you are lounging around doing nothing?”

It is theoretically possible that was the beginning of humanity’s Rite of Spring where
husbands are cast out of their dens by their wives who are intoxicated from the sight of emerging buds, the feel of damp earth and the smell of humas. I am reminded of Peg’s need to transform our perfect new home with paint and flower beds. Spring should be re-named the season of restless wives and “Honey, could you?” Where in the Constitution is it provided that it is illegal, or at least, unpolitic, for husbands to prop up their feet while waiting for a fish to make a mistake?

What estrogen fueled behavior is it that prevents wives from allowing winter to gently
and slowly thaw its way to autumn and football season? Or as Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady asked, “Why can’t a woman be more like a man?” My guess is that Dr. Louis Leakey only found Lucy and not her mate in Olduvai Gorge because she had her husband off performing some springtime chore. Nothing has changed in a few hundred thousand years.

Now, it may not be that the female response to spring is responsible for all the world’s
troubles but I think it goes without question that Peg’s incessant activities both in our cabin and our yard interfere with my desire to fish our pond and watch Gunsmoke reruns. I will leave it to you, Gentle Reader, at least those of you of the testosterone persuasion, what else could it be?

For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com

B 29 Bomber Coming Back to Evansville

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The historic Boeing B-29 Superfortress “Doc” will be landing in Evansville later this spring.

Organizers say it is one of only two remaining airworthy B-29 Superfortresses worldwide and is one of 1,644 B-29 bombers built in Wichita during World War II.

Officials say Doc will be available for ground and cockpit tours at the Evansville Wartime Museum, as well as rides during its short stay in the Tri-State.

“We’re thrilled to bring the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour to the Evansville Wartime Museum,” said Mark Novak, B-29 DOC chief pilot. “Evansville has a rich history of wartime aircraft production, and this stop is a perfect opportunity to honor the legacy of those who built and flew these incredible machines. We look forward to sharing the sights, sounds, and history of this legendary bomber with the community.”

Doc is expected to arrive on Thursday, May 8, and will be available for tours Friday morning at 10 a.m.

Rides will be available that weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. both days, followed by ground and cockpit tours from 12:30 to 5 p.m., May 10 and 11.

Organizers say attendees must buy a museum admission ticket, plus an additional $5 per person for access to B-29 DOC during the event.

You can purchase your ticket at www.b29doc.com.

Wendy McNamara Urges You to Volunteer for CASA

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In Indiana, the law states any abused or neglected child be represented by a Court Appointed Special Advocate, who looks after the child’s best interest while they are in the juvenile court system and foster care.

These volunteers play a vital role in ensuring these children are cared for and can find a safe and loving forever home as quickly as possible. There are hundreds of these children in Vanderburgh County, and we need more volunteers to help them.

Volunteers must be 21 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, a clean criminal history and pass a screening with CASA staff. Volunteers help by researching each child’s case and conducting assessments, and then communicating with them during court hearings to ensure the child’s best interests are looked after.

Vanderburgh County CASA will host its “Become a Child’s Champion” event in Evansville on March 13, where anyone interested can learn more about becoming an advocate and how they can help those waiting for a forever home.

Learn More
Click here to learn more about Vanderburgh CASA and what being a volunteer entails. CASA volunteers are vital in Indiana’s juvenile court system, and I greatly encourage anyone who is able to help these children in need to get involved.

 

Help Patients in Need as a Red Cross Volunteer

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Help Patients in Need as a Red Cross Volunteer
Join our lifesaving mission during Red Cross Month in March
 
Evansville, Indiana, March 12, 2025 — Volunteers make up 90% of the Red Cross workforce and are the beating heart and soul of our organization. The Southwest Chapter of the American Red Cross Indiana Region has a critical need for volunteers serving as blood donor ambassadors and blood transportation specialists. During Red Cross Month in March, we’re inviting people to give back to their community as a Red Cross volunteer.
INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY Southwest Chapter Executive Director Beth Sweeney and Volunteers Phil and Lee Anne Bruner are available for interviews on Friday, March 14 at 9:00 a.m. Phil and Lee Anne both volunteer as blood transportation specialists and can speak about their roles as Red Cross volunteers and how these positions enable them to help people in their community.
JOIN US – VOLUNTEER In the Southwest Chapter, we currently need more than 30 blood donor ambassadors to ensure every blood donor has a wonderful experience from start to finish. We also have an urgent need for blood transportation specialists, who serve as a critical link between blood donors and blood recipients. These roles are a great fit for those who want to make an immediate difference and help ensure lifesaving blood is available to patients in need.
  • Blood donor ambassadors: Engage with blood donors by greeting them at blood drives, helping them register, answering questions, providing information and assisting them at the refreshments table. Shifts are typically five to six hours and people can volunteer on a regular basis or as their schedule allows.
  • Blood transportation specialists: Volunteer transportation specialists support hospital patients by delivering blood from our facilities to local hospitals for on-demand, or ‘stat’, shifts which do not have a minimum time commitment. Volunteers can schedule their availability using a mobile app and will receive notifications for on-demand deliveries when hospitals need blood delivered within a 30-minute timeframe. Volunteers must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license as well as be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
The need to help has never been greater. Join our lifesaving mission and play a critical role in your community. Visit redcross.org/volunteer and get started today.
Click here to access b-roll.
RED CROSS MONTH Red Cross Month is a national tradition that began in March 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation – and each U.S. president has followed ever since. During Red Cross Month, we proudly recognize the individuals who represent the best of humanity by stepping up to care for neighbors and deliver support when emergencies can’t wait.
HOW TO HELP Visit redcross.org/GivingDay to make a financial donation and be part of our annual Giving Day on March 26. A gift of any size helps provide emergency shelter, food, relief supplies, basic health care, emotional support and financial assistance for people affected by disasters big and small. Visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment to give blood in March, when the Red Cross will offer free A1C screening for diabetes and pre-diabetes on all successful donations.
About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:
The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its chapters: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @indianaredcross. LinkedIn: American Red Cross of Indiana.

RECENT VANDERBURGH COUNTY DEATH REPORT

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RECENT VANDERBURGH COUNTY DEATH REPORT

Weekly Death Report

 

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.

STEWART’S OVERTIME GOAL LEADS THUNDERBOLTS OVER MARKSMEN 3-2

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STEWART’S OVERTIME GOAL LEADS THUNDERBOLTS OVER MARKSMEN 3-2
 
Fayetteville, NC.:  In the Thunderbolts’ first game at Fayetteville in over five years, Mackenze Stewart scored his first goal as a Thunderbolt in dramatic fashion, scoring in overtime to defeat the Marksmen 3-2 in Fayetteville on Friday night.  The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Saturday, March 22nd against the Quad City Storm at 7:05pm CT.
                For the second game in a row, Aidan Litke opened the scoring early in the first period for Evansville, scoring moments after a power play chance expired at 3:39, assisted by Stewart and Isaac Chapman.  The Marksmen answered back to tie the game 1-1, as Trent Grimshaw scored a power play goal with only 1.8 seconds remaining in the first period.  The lone goal of the second period was scored by Evansville on a 3-on-2 rush by Will van der Veen at 3:48, assisted by Logan vande Meerakker and Scott Kirton, the goal being Van der Veen’s first professional goal in his first professional game.  Evansville led 2-1 nearly the entire rest of the way, however Sam Anzai banked in a shot from behind the goal line with only 2:25 remaining in the third period to force overtime.  In overtime, Stewart scored at 4:21 with assists from Myles Abbate and Matt Dorsey, as Dorsey initially stormed the net and Abbate fed Stewart with a beautiful pass from the far corner while tied up by a Marksmen defender.  With the win, Evansville is now 8-1-1 in their past 10 games, the best 10-game record at present time for any team in the SPHL.
Stewart scored the game-winning goal along with an assist, while Litke and Van der Veen scored one goal each in regulation.  In goal, Cole Ceci finished with 30 saves on 32 shots on goal for his 17th win of the season and his 30th as a Thunderbolt, which gives Ceci the franchise all-time wins record previously held by Brian Billett.  The Thunderbolts and Marksmen meet again on Saturday, March 15th at Crown Coliseum.  Friday’s win was Evansville’s 23rd of the season, increasing Evansville’s standings points to 52 as the Thunderbolts are again tied for 5th place and only one point out of 4th place.  Evansville now only needs a maximum of 7 points out of 16 possible remaining points to clinch a playoff spot.
Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for the 2024-25 season.  Season tickets for the 2025-26 season are on sale now.  Call 812-422-BOLT(2658) or visit our 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 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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