UE women enjoy best day at Red Sky Classic
UE finishes third round in Colorado
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WOLCOTT, Colo. – Wednesday’s third round of the Golfweek Red Sky Classic saw the University of Evansville women’s golf team record its lowest team score of the event at Red Sky Golf Club.
All five UE players recorded their lowest score of the tournament. Earning the top finish for the Purple Aces was Mallory Russell. Lowering her score in each round, the junior posted a 74 in the third round of 18. Her tally of 230 tied her for 73rd. Alyssa McMinn carded the low round of the day for UE. A 1-over 73 put her final total at 233. She tied for 76th.
Allison Enchelmayer scored a 79 on Wednesday. Her final tally checked in at a 244. Five behind her was Carly Frazier. A solid round of 77 saw her 3-day total finish with a 249. Caitlin O’Donnell rounded out the scoring with an 89 in the final 18.
Pepperdine clinched the individual and team championships. Their score of 846 saw them cruise to a 15-stroke victory over Kennesaw State. Lion Higo was medalist with a 206, defeating teammate Lauren Gomez by three strokes. UE wrapped up the event in the 20th position.
CenterPoint Energy Mobilizes Support For Power Restoration Efforts In Florida
CenterPoint Energy has deployed nearly 100 linemen and support personnel from Houston and Indiana to assist with power restoration efforts in the Tampa, Florida area following the expected impact of Hurricane Ian later this week.
“Our linemen and support personnel are skilled to perform in any type of condition, just like they do for our customers at home,†said Nathan Brownell, director of Distribution Operations and Control for CenterPoint Energy. “As part of nationwide electric utility mutual assistance programs, CenterPoint Energy is fully committed to supporting power restoration efforts at our peer utilities and restoring service to affected customers as safely and quickly as possible.â€
CenterPoint Energy crews will begin working 16-hour shifts as soon it is safe to do so, and will continue to take the necessary steps to protect the safety and well-being of customers, employees, contractors and communities.
CenterPoint Energy is part of electric utility mutual assistance programs that provide access to thousands of linemen and tree trimmers from around the country to lend a hand during widespread power outage emergencies. Coming to the aid of other utilities is nothing new to CenterPoint Energy employees. Over the years, crews have responded and restored power to hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the country who have been left in the dark following hurricanes, ice storms, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.
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AG Rokita’s Appeal To Speed Up Abortion Ban Decision Denied
AG Rokita’s Appeal To Speed Up Abortion Ban Decision Denied
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita.
Rokita made the appeal on Sept. 22, soon after Circuit Court Judge Kelsey Hanlon issued a preliminary injunction pausing the near-total ban while a lawsuit claiming it violates the Indiana Constitution was considered.
Rokita’s statement after the Hanlon ruling said, “We plan to appeal and continue to make the case for life in Indiana. Our office remains determined to fight for the lives of the unborn, and this law provides a reasonable way to begin doing that.â€
The court of appeals’ decision to deny Rokita’s effort to have the injunction set aside means the state will continue to function under the law prior to the ban and clinics can continue to perform abortions.
The ban carves out exceptions in cases of rape and incest—within 10 weeks after fertilization—and the health of the mother.
The state is also attempting to have the case taken directly to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Gov. Holcomb Announces Commissioner Rob Carter To Step Down From Indiana Department of Correction
Christina Reagle Named New Commissioner
INDIANAPOLIS — Rob Carter has notified Gov. Eric J. Holcomb that he is stepping down from his role as the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction after nearly six years. Gov. Holcomb today named Christina Reagle, an IDOC deputy commissioner of administration and finance, as the new commissioner, effective Oct. 17.
“Since the start of my administration, Commissioner Carter has brought a wealth of management, public safety, and security experience to the Indiana Department of Correction, helping the agency navigate the challenges we have faced, especially in recent years,†Gov. Holcomb said. “Day in and day out, Rob has remained focused on building a network of leaders statewide for IDOC facilities and implementing the best training programs for incarcerated individuals, which will have a ripple effect across the state in the years to come. I thank him for his service.â€
Carter was appointed IDOC commissioner in 2017.
Under Carter’s leadership, IDOC has:
- Increased partnerships with businesses and organizations, such as The Last Mile and Ivy Tech Community College, to improve educational, job skills development, and training opportunities for incarcerated individuals
- Developed a new Transitional Healthcare Team to focus on continuity of medical care, mental healthcare, and addiction recovery services for citizens returning from prison
- Worked with legislators to implement a new credit time system that incentivizes incarcerated individuals to focus on specific risk-reduction treatment and programs they need and will help ensure those with the most risk receive the most intensive rehabilitation resources
- Found efficiencies and closed multiple facilities in order to focus on funding needed programs and improving compensation for staff working in high-risk environments
- Enhanced prison security and safety by expanding use of new detection technologies.
“It has been an honor to implement many of Gov. Holcomb’s initiatives, including focusing on increasing vocational training for incarcerated individuals and reducing recidivism to an all-time low,†Carter said. “I leave behind an agency and leaders poised to continue focusing on providing a safe environment that fosters training and preparation for life after incarceration.â€
His last day is Oct. 14. He is departing for a role with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Public Affairs Strategies Group.
Reagle has been with IDOC since 2011 and was named a deputy commissioner in 2019. She oversees the finance, construction services, data analytics and technology divisions. She joined the state government as an accountant for the Department of Child Services in 2011 and served as controller and chief financial officer for IDOC before becoming deputy commissioner.
“Christina has demonstrated that she understands the constant collaboration needed for success and has a deep understanding of the staff development, investment in technology and program development and planning that is needed for the success at IDOC,†Gov. Holcomb said. “I look forward to her leadership.â€
Reagle is a mentor for IDOC’s Leadership Academy and its Women in the Leadership training program.
“I am committed to the responsible management of IDOC that results in a safe environment where employees are valued and incarcerated individuals are given the best opportunity to return to their communities as productive citizens,†Reagle said. “I look forward to leading a committed team.â€
She earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and her master of business administration degree from Indiana State University.
UPDATE: EWSU Customer Service Window will Remain Closed Through Tuesday, October 4
(Evansville, IN) – The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) Customer Service window at the Civic Center will remain closed through Tuesday, October 4, while improvements are made to better serve the public.
Utility customers will still be able to conduct business with an EWSU Customer Service Representative by sending an email to ewsu.com/contact or calling 812-436-7846 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Customers who must conduct business in person may send an email or call Customer Service to schedule an appointment.
On Wednesday, October 5, the Customer Service window will resume regular hours on weekdays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
MEET CHRISTOPHER D. COOKE CANIDATE FOR KNIGHT TOWNSHIP ADVISORY BOARD
Accomplishments OF Christopher D. Cooke Candidate For Knight Township Advisory Board
Local City of Evansville City Cemeteries Superintendent, Chris Cooke, is running for the Knight Township Trustee Advisory Board. Cooke is an Evansville native and graduate of both Harrison High School (1994) and Wabash College (1998). Cooke resides in Knight Township and is married to his wife, Liesl Disch. They have four rescue dogs. (Buster, Clifford, Allie, and Walter)Â
During his 14-plus years in the deathcare industry, Cooke was the class of 2013 Valedictorian of the International Cemetery Cremation Funeral Association University and in 2014 completed the ICCFA University’s Master’s Program. In 2017 he was recognized by the ICCFA as a Certified Cemetery Executive. While in 2018 he led Oak Hill Cemetery and Arboretum to a runner-up spot for the American Cemetery Excellence Award from the American Cemetery and Cremation Magazine. Cooke is also a past chairman and a current board member of the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service since 2014. Additionally, he is the Past President and a current board member of the Indiana Cemetery Association. Â
Chris also draws inspiration from his time working within local Neighborhood Associations. He is a two-term past president of United Neighborhoods of Evansville and served as both a Board Member and President of the Eastview Neighborhood Association within Knight Township for many years. He has been honored to be a part UNOE Sparkplug Award Winner as well as a 2006 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Service and Volunteerism Nominee based on his efforts to improve our local neighborhoods.       Â
Cooke is also the Past President and a current Board Member of the Vanderburgh County Historical Society. He was a class of 2016 Inductee for the Greater Evansville Sports Hall of Fame. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Advisory Board from 2011 to the present.
In conclusion, the main duties of the Township Advisory Board are to approve the Township’s budget, organize themselves, approve an annual report, and approve salaries. Chris Cooke has had a lifetime of public service leadership within the Evansville area. When elected to the Knight Township Advisory Board Chris “promises that he will bring all of these diverse and collaborative experiences to the Knight Township Advisory Board in order to ensure that the residents of the Township are represented in a professional manner”. Â
FOOTNOTE; You can support Cooke’s campaign by donating to the Friends of Chris Cooke, 2056 Polaris Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47715, or contact him via email at friendsofchriscooke@gmail.com. Â
USI Theatre Presents The Importance Of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy For Serious People
University of Southern Indiana Theatre will begin its 2022-23 season with Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, directed by Elliot Wasserman, Professor of Theatre and Chair of the Philip H. Hagemann Performing Arts Department. The performance will run from Thursday, October 20 through Sunday, October 23 in the USI Performance Center.
The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is USI Theatre’s annual Repertory Project, which operates under a contract with the Actors’ Equity Association, the professional union of actors and stage managers. The production will feature two professional actors in the cast, Laurie Dawn Roddy and Jason Pintar, and Union Stage Manager Margaret Kayes.
Combining farcical situations and witty dialogue, Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is often considered the greatest comedy ever written by an English playwright. Two Victorian men create a fictitious life for themselves only to discover that the women they love can only love the fictional identity they share between them. On this thin premise, Wilde’s timeless play has entertained millions for over 125 years.
Wasserman will be joined by a design team including Paul Weimer, Associate Professor of Theatre, as Scenic Designer; Joshua Stallings, Performing Arts Department Facilities Coordinator, as Sound and Lighting Designer; Shan Jensen, Professor of Theatre, as Costume Designer; Andy Hammond, Theatre Technical Coordinator, as Technical Designer; and Lucy Brown, USI student, as Assistant Stage Manager.
The cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes USI students Isaiah Crutchfield, Dakota Smith, Michael Woywood, Jade Griffy, Madalyn Cottrell, Via Wagner, Grace DeVries, Chloe Kummer, Jaden Crouch and Abby Scheller.
Tickets are $2 for USI students, $10 for USI employees, $4 for non-USI students (student ID required), $10 seniors (60+) and $12 for adults. Tickets are free to USI students with ID one hour before the show begins based on availability. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee.
To purchase tickets or for more information, visit USI.edu/liberal-arts/usi-theatre, or call the box office at 812-465-7110. Follow USI Theatre on Facebook at USITheatre and Instagram @USI_theatre.
Death of a Dependent Arrest
 Yesterday around 11:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to Deaconess Hospital for an unresponsive 18-month-old that was brought in by his mother. Hospital staff attempted life saving measures on the toddler and were unsuccessful. Detectives arrived on scene and began an investigation into the death. The toddler’s mother stated that she arranged for Tavion D. Cobb (21) to watch the toddler on Monday, which he commonly does. Tuesday morning, Cobb informed her of an incident that happened causing injury to her son. Shortly after their conversation her son was returned back to her, unresponsive. She then drove him to the emergency room.Â
Throughout the overnight investigation, it was apparent that the toddler had suffered severe physical injuries while in the guardianship of Cobb causing his death. An autopsy is scheduled through the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office.Â
This afternoon Cobb was arrested and booked under the following charges:Â
1) MurderÂ
2) Neglect of a Dependent Causing DeathÂ
3) Neglect of a Dependent Causing Death (Medical)Â
4) Failure to Appear WarrantÂ
