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Fraternal Order Of Police Will “Hold Candidates Night” On September 21

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On September 21, 2022 the Evansville Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 73 Political Action Committee (PAC) will hold a Candidates Night for our local elections. We would like to invite the public and the candidates who are current office holders or on the ballot for election in the Southwest District.

We as a membership want our endorsements to mean something, not only to the candidates, but also the public in general. We will be endorsing several of the local races and look forward to the opportunity for our members to hear how these candidates support local law enforcement and their plans if elected/re-elected to continue that support.

Please join us as on September 21st at FOP Lodge 73 located at 801 Court St. in Evansville. Food will be served at 5:30pm with the meeting starting at 7pm.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone on September 21st. 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Vincennes Cross Country continues to trend upward after John McNichols Invitational

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Vincennes University Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams continue to show improvement after competing in the John McNichols Invitational hosted by Indiana State University at the LaVern Gibson Course Saturday morning.

The VU men’s team was led by freshman Mathew Keitany (Kenya) who led the Trailblazers again with a time of 27:16.6.

Freshman Isaac Stanford (Flora, Ill.) and sophomore Ernest Momodu (Indianapolis, Ind.) followed closely behind with Stanford crossing the line at 27:30.5 and Momodu finishing at 27:37.0.

Sophomore Reed Lawless (Kouts, Ind.) took the fourth spot for Vincennes at 28:37.5 and freshman Sol O’Blenis (Amboy, Ind.) finished fifth at 29:37.9.

Sophomores Trenton Faulkner (Wheatland, Ind.) and Ian Boit (Kimilili, Kenya) were the next VU runners across the line with Faulkner finishing at 30:05.8 and Boit at 30:07.7.

Freshmen Matthew Gray (Washington, Ind.), Elijah McCartney (Darlington, Ind.), Griffin Worzella (Martinsville, Ind.) and Brayden Green (Sumner, Ill.) finished strong with Gray ending at 30:21.2, McCartney at 30:48.0, Worzella at 31:56.0 and Green at 32:12.1.

Sophomore Kyle Baugh (Portage, Ind.) narrowly edged out freshman Connor Roberson (Delphi, Ind.) to round out the VU runners with Baugh finishing with a time of 34:33.4 and Roberson ending at 33:33.6.

Vincennes as a team placed 16th out of 19 teams, ahead of four-year programs Franklin, Evansville and Fontbonne.

VU was the only two-year program running Saturday morning, racing on a tough course against several NCAA Division I four-year programs.

USI Men’s Basketball reveals 2022-23 non-conference schedule​​​​​​​

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“These are some very historical and exciting times at USI and we are fired up to finally release our 2022-23 game schedule to our fans,” said USI Head Coach Stan Gouard.  “We have put together a very challenging non-conference schedule against some quality opponents and, as a competitor, I am excited about our schedule. 
 
“The scheduling process was a balancing act of challenging our team and putting them in the fire early as we prepare them for the competitiveness of the Ohio Valley Conference,” concluded Gouard.
 
In addition to the SIU home opener and an exhibition versus Midway University (November 2), the 2022-23 home schedule includes Loras College (November 18), Anderson College (December 7), Indiana State University (December 11), and St. Mary’s of the Woods College (December 15).
 
The Screaming Eagles have a very challenging road slate following the season-opener at Missouri. USI follows up the trip to Missouri with visits to the University of Notre Dame (November 16), St. Bonaventure University (November 22) and Bowling Green State University (November 26) as a part of the Gotham Classic.
 
The Eagles round out the road portion of the non-conference schedule at Western Illinois University (November 30) and at Chicago State University (December 4) before playing in the Indiana Classic (December 19-20) in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. USI will play Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Purdue University Ft. Wayne in the December classic.
 
For 2023-24, Bowling Green and Western Illinois also will be featured on the USI home schedule with return trips.  
 
USI begins the 18-game Ohio Valley Conference schedule December 29 when it hosts Southeast Missouri State University. The Eagles will have eight more OVC games at Screaming Eagles Arena during the 2023 portion of the schedule (link on USI’s 2022-23 OVC schedule).
 
In the history of the USI Men’s Basketball program, the Eagles are 98-55 all-time versus the 2022-23 opponents. USI also has a 96-55 regular season mark against its upcoming Division I opponents (0-2 vs. Missouri; 0-3 vs. Southern Illinois University; 1-2 versus Western Illinois; 25-13 vs. Ft. Wayne; 12-5 vs. IUPUI; 2-3 vs. SEMO; 2-1 vs. Eastern Illinois University; 44-20 vs. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; 3-5 vs. University of Tennessee Martin; 4-0 vs. Lindenwood University; 3-1 vs. Tennessee State University). The schedule also features the renewal of old Great Lakes Valley Conference rivalries with Ft. Wayne (1984-2001) and SIUE (1994-2008).
 
For the complete 2022-23 USI Men’s Basketball schedule, visit USIScreamingEagles.com. Information on USI Men’s and Women’s Basketball season tickets can be found at USIScreamingEagles.com/tickets. 

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Attorney General Todd Rokita Vows To Fight For Parents’ And Women’s Rights Against Biden’s Transgender Extremism

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Indiana And Other States Oppose Leftist Radical Rewrite Of Title IX Rules

Attorney General Todd Rokita is leading a 19-state coalition opposing the Biden administration’s radical rewrite of Title IX rules in a manner that assaults the rights of women and the authority of parents.

Biden’s proposals diminish women’s rights by redefining “sex” to mean “gender identity.”

“Title IX was passed 50 years ago to ensure equal opportunities for women,” Attorney General Rokita said. “But we cannot effectively protect women’s rights if we refuse to acknowledge that there are, in fact, two biologically distinct sexes.”

Attorney General Rokita expresses his strong concerns in a letter to U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardon.

In the letter, Attorney General Rokita notes that Title IX’s very purpose has been to prevent discrimination against girls and women and encourage their increased participation in middleschool, high school, and college athletics.

“Now the Biden administration seeks to codify anti-woman prejudice and undo the very protections for which Title IX was created,” Attorney General Rokita said today.

Biden’s proposed Title IX changes also would usurp parents’ authority by allowing school officials to address children’s “gender identity” issues without parents’ knowledge or consent.

“Protecting the rights of parents to direct their children’s upbringing and education is one of my highest priorities,” Attorney General Rokita said. “That’s another reason I am so passionately opposed to this malicious attack by the Biden administration on Hoosier families.”

Without notifying students’ parents or obtaining parents’ agreement, school officials under the proposed new rules could provide counseling to children about gender identity issues. Further, without any parental involvement, schools would be expected to allow children to choose gender identities different from their actual biological sex.

“The total exclusion of parents from these important decision-making processes regarding their own children directly violates Supreme Court precedent from the last 100 years,” Attorney General Rokita said. “This kind of bureaucratic malpractice cannot stand.”

Attorney General Rokita’s 19-state letter to the Biden administration is attached.

Governor Holcomb Issues Proclamation for Forensic Science Week, September 18-24, 2022

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The Indiana State Police would appreciate media support informing the public about the 10th Annual National Forensic Science Week occurring September 18-24, 2022.

National Forensic Science Week brings recognition to the role that proper forensic science plays in the investigation of crimes throughout the nation, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty.

Pictured inset, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter (left) presented the Proclamation to Captain Sid Newton (right), Acting Laboratory Division Commander

For more information about National Forensic Week, visit:
http://www.forensicscienceweek.org/

For information about the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division and the services they provide, visit: http://www.in.gov/isp/labs/

Below are some interesting stats from the past year (2021):

  • There were 24,048 new cases submitted for analysis at the four Indiana State Police laboratories
  • Crime Scene Investigators responded to 1,388 different crime scenes throughout the state
  • Polygraph Examiners conducted 444 polygraph tests
  • The total number of Indiana offender samples being searched in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) was more than 373,000.  In 2020, there were 708 cases in Indiana linked to a potential suspect by a CODIS DNA match

There are four Indiana State Police laboratory facilities statewide and for additional information, please contact the Public Information Officer (PIO) listed adjacent to the named laboratory location:
2022 Forensic Science Week Proclamation

Gov. Holcomb Selects Judge Peter Foley to Join Indiana Court of Appeals

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Morgan County Judge Peter Foley as the next member of the Indiana Court of Appeals. Judge Foley will replace retiring Judge Edward W. Najam, Jr.

“Judge Foley brings to the bench a calm and confident demeanor no matter the case before him or its complexity,” said Gov. Holcomb. “The Indiana appellate courts will benefit from his extensive experience, his compassion to do what’s right and his sense of justice.”

Judge Foley has played a pivotal role in helping those suffering from mental health and addiction. In 2016 he collaborated with local stakeholders to establish the Residential Substance Abuse Program in Morgan County. Since its implementation, the program has become a model for other counties to replicate.

He serves as a member of the Morgan County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council which oversees the residential jail substance use disorder treatment program. Judge Foley was appointed in 2017 to the Advisory Task Force on Remote Access to and Privacy of Electronic Court Records to help examine the release of court records while maintaining personal privacy in a digital environment.

“I am humbled and deeply honored by Governor Holcomb’s appointment,” said Judge Foley. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with the other judges of the Court of Appeals for the advancement of justice in the State of Indiana. I am privileged to follow Judge Najam, who exemplified the characteristics of a strong judicial leader. I remain committed to the rule of law, leadership within the judiciary, and service to my community.”

Foley was born and raised in Morgan County. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a law degree from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law.

Following graduation, Foley returned to Martinsville where he practiced law as a third-generation attorney at his grandfather’s firm. He then served for many years as the county attorney for Morgan County. In 2014, he was elected to serve as the Judge of the Morgan County Superior Court I.

Foley continues to give back to his community with a focus on supporting the next generation of students entering law. Judge Foley speaks to high school students about the judicial system and offers internships and job shadow opportunities in his courtroom.

Judge Foley lives in Martinsville with his wife Jill, an occupational therapist where they raised their two college-aged children.

A date for Foley’s robing ceremony will be determined by the Indiana Court of Appeals.

Learn More About Employing Young Hoosiers

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by Wendy McNamara

Are you an employer in the food-service industry or education sector who hires young workers?

If so, consider registering for an upcoming webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor. The webinars will educate employers on common practices, employee rights in the workplace, and labor laws related to hiring minors, including information on total hours and times minors are allowed to work, and jobs they can safely perform.

Click here to register for the Sept. 20 webinar focused on employers in the food-service industry.

Click here to register for the Sept. 21 webinar tailored for educators and school administrators.

Young Hoosiers make up a critical part of Indiana’s workforce, especially for seasonal, part-time and entry-level positions. For more information and to check out the best practices for employers, click here.

UE Lady Volleyball Team Wraps Up Green & White Classic

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UE Wraps Up Green & White Classic

Aces Drop Matches Against Oakland And Michigan State

 EAST LANSING, Mich. – Saturday’s final day of the Green & White Classic saw the University of Evansville volleyball team drop a hard-fought 5-set match over Oakland before putting up a fight against Michigan State in the finale.

Match 1 – Oakland 3, UE 2

Sophomore Giulia Cardona recorded 22 kills while Madisyn Steele and Alondra Vazquez added 15 and 12, respectively, in a 5-set contest against Oakland.  Steele hit .387 while setting her career mark with the 15 kills.  Kora Ruff had 45 assists while Cardona led the way with 17 digs.  Steele and Cardona added two block assists apiece

 Set 1 – UE 25, OU 20

Both squads battled back and forth in the opening moments before Giulia Cardona recorded three service aces in a row to cap off a 5-0 run that turned a 6-6 tie into an 11-6 lead.  Oakland worked its way back, cutting the deficit to just two points at 20-18.

Madisyn Steele recorded a kill to push the lead back to three and her point swung the momentum back in the Aces favor as they picked up a 25-20 win.

Set 2 – OU 25, UE 15

Oakland took control early in the second set, jumping out to a 9-2 lead.  The Grizzlies lead reached double digits for the first time at 17-7 and the Aces were unable to overcome the deficit with Oakland knotting the match with a 25-15 decision.

Set 3 – OU 25, UE 18

Early in the set, Alondra Vazquez registered a kill that knotted things up at 7-7.  Three points in a row by Oakland turned into a larger run as they scored 10 of the next 12 points to go up 17-9.  Trailing by an 18-10 score, the Purple Aces refused to give up.  The defense forced three consecutive errors while Steele posted a pair of kills to cut the deficit to three – 19-16.  Cardona capped it off with another ace to close the gap.

Just when UE looked to make its way back, the Grizzlies countered with three in a row before taking a 25-18 win to earn a 2-1 match lead.

Set 4 – UE 27, OU 25

Another quick start by Oakland gave them a 4-1 advantage before Evansville rallied to tie it up for the first time at 6-6.  With the score knotted at 10-10, UE scored three in a row to take their largest edge of the frame.  OU stormed back to tie it at 14-14, but UE countered with a 4-0 stretch that included an ace from Laura Ruiz.

UE continued to hold the lead, going up 23-20, but things were far from over.  Oakland fought back once again with three in a row to tie it up.  As the set moved to extra points, UE never let Oakland take a lead and the work would pay off in the form of a 27-25 win to force a decisive fifth set.

Set 5 – OU 17, UE 15It was another close game in the fifth.  Oakland took multiple leads, but the Aces answered each time.  The largest edge for OU came when they matched their 3-point lead at 14-11.  Down to its final point, the Aces rallied.  Two kills from Steele, combined with a Ruiz service ace tied it up.

Vazquez added a kill that gave Evansville match point at 15-14, but the Grizzlies had the final answer, scoring the final three points to clinch the win.

Match 2 – Michigan State 3, UE 0

Hannah Watkins recorded seven kills while Giulia Cardona led the Purple Aces with 11 in the weekend finale against Michigan State.  Blakeley Freeman paced the team with 8 digs while Kora Ruff added 25 assists.

 Set 1 – MSU 25, UE 19

Evansville got into an early hole in the opening frame with the Spartans scoring the first four points before going up 10-2.  MSU made it a 10-point game at 16-6 before taking it largest lead at 21-10.

The Aces chipped away at the deficit with Hannah Watkins coming up big down the stretch.  Three consecutive kills helped UE get within five at 24-19 before the Spartans scored the decisive point to take game one.

Set 5 – MSU 25, UE 17

A much better start for UE saw them go up 5-3 with Cardona picking up an early kill.  Michigan State came back to jump in front at 8-7 before the teams swapped the lead multiple times before UE turned an 11-11 tie into a 13-11 lead.

The Spartans worked their way back and utilized a 4-0 stretch to take the lead for good.  The run gave them a 16-14 edge and after UE ended the run, they scored five more to extend the lead.  What turned out to be a 9-1 run saw MSU go up 21-16 before taking the set, 25-17.

Set 3 – MSU 25, UE 13

After Michigan State took an 8-3 lead to open the set, Evansville stormed back with five in a row to tie it up.  Maddie Hawkins had an ace while Madisyn Steele picked up a kill.  As fast as UE came back, the Spartans had an answer of their own.  Following a Kora Ruff kill that made it a 10-9 game in favor of MSU, the Spartans hit on all cylinders, scoring the next 13 points before winning by a 25-13 final.

UE opens MVC action on Friday against Illinois State inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

 

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