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FORMER OLYMPIAN ANNE AUDAIN BRINGS CROWD TO THEIR FEET

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Former Olympian Anne Audain Brings The Crowd To Their Feet

by CCO Staff

AUGUST 5, 2022

The “Shoulders Family Lecture Series” featured Anne Audain presenting Triumph Over Adversity Thursday night in the Shoulders Family Commons at Harrison High School. After the completion of her presentation, Anne was thanked and congratulated with a standing ovation from the almost 150 people that were in attendance. It is important to note that the crowd for this particular “Shoulders Lecture Series” was filled with the most diverse crowd in recent memory. Many students of all ages, school administration, and community members filled the seats for this event.

Anne’s presentation was filled with many examples of how her adversity in life had given her strength.  Anne Audain spoke on her journey from custom-made orthopedic boots to custom-made Nike’s and everything that happened from her childhood throughout her professional long-distance running career. Overcoming reconstructive surgery on both feet at 14, Anne became the most consistent winner in the world in distance running.

Pat Shoulders performed amazingly as the master of ceremonies. Pat and Anne Audain has had a long-lasting friendship over the years and worked extremely well together throughout the night. Pat Shoulders stated that “Anne Audain is one of the greatest runners in the history of the sport”. The “Shoulders Family Lecture Series” was an opportunity to let Evansville know that she lives right here in this sports-crazy town.”

EVSC Director of Athletics, Dr. Andy Owen, worked collaboratively with the Shoulders family to bring the Olympian runner Anne Audain to Harrison to speak with members from all five of the EVSC running teams. “This event was so meaningful and memorable for our EVSC students. Listening to such an inspirational speaker that has accomplished so much as an amazing athlete is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our communities youth. Anne is a world-class athlete and is more importantly an even better person”

Footnote:  Photo contributed by Sticky Soda Productions of Evansville

 

Todd Rokita Obtains License Suspension Of Jeffersonville Funeral Director Following Discovery Of Decomposed Bodies

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Todd Rokita Obtains License Suspension Of Jeffersonville Funeral Director Following Discovery Of Decomposed Bodies

Attorney General Todd Rokita has obtained the emergency license suspension of a Jeffersonville funeral director after police found 31 decomposing bodies improperly stored at a funeral home.

Randy Ray Lankford agreed Friday to surrender licenses for himself and his facility, Lankford Funeral Home and Family Center. Today, the State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service approved the suspensions.

“Our office puts a high priority on protecting Hoosiers from harmful business practices and professional malpractice,” Attorney General Rokita said. “In this case, our Licensing Enforcement team acted swiftly to take the appropriate actions.”

The licenses are suspended indefinitely.

On July 1, Jeffersonville police discovered the 31 unrefrigerated corpses in body bags throughout the funeral home in various stages of decomposition. Some of the bodies had been kept there for an extended period, with at least one of them having been there since March. The officers also found the cremated remains of 17 individuals.

Upon learning of the conditions at the facility, Attorney General Rokita’s team on July 26 filed for emergency license suspensions with the State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service.

“Grieving families must be able to trust that their loved ones’ remains will be respectfully and properly handled,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Further, the unsanitary conditions at this funeral home posed a clear and immediate threat to public health and safety. We are committed to making sure that anyone entrusted with a professional license issued by the state is meeting the required standards.”

Attorney General Rokita expressed particular gratitude to Deputy Attorney General Ian Mathew and investigators Denise Singleton and Lindsey Bruce for their work on this case. He also thanked Jeffersonville police for professionally executing a gruesome task in their inspection of the premises.

An investigation into this matter remains ongoing, and anyone with information that might be helpful is asked to please contact the Attorney General’s Licensing Enforcement Section by calling 1-800-382-5516.

Downtown Terminal Closed During YMCA Races

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The Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) will close the Downtown Terminal Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 7 to 11 a.m. during the YMCA 5K/10K races.

METS will use the sidewalks at Morton and Sycamore as a Transfer Point until the event is complete.

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TOBIN RINEY TO RUN FOR POSEY COUNTY SHERIFF AS AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

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TOBIN RINEY TO RUN FOR POSEY COUNTY SHERIFF AS AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

AUGUST 5, 2022

Tobin Riney has recently announced that he will be a candidate for Posey County Sheriff.

He has spent the last 30 years working for the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office in various capacities. He has gained a great of knowledge, and experience during his tenure in law enforcement which he feels will prove to be extremely valuable if he is elected Sheriff of Posey Count If elected the Sheriff Of Posey County Tobin plans to improve the offerings of training for his Deputies.  He will be focused on improving the relationship between members of the Sheriff’s Office, the Fire Departments, EMS, the Mount Vernon Police Department, and the residents of Posey County. Riney further stated that he’s a firm believer in having an open-door policy.

He graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. While with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff Department he has worked on road patrol, inmate transport, and monitoring of court security activities.  During his tenure with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, he became a Communications Instructor, a State Certified Firearms Instructor, and a Medical Instructor. He has also been a guest instructor at the ILEA.
During his career, he has also completed SWAT training at Camp Attebury.  He is also a certified ALERRT Instructor, completed the ERASE training course, and is currently on the Southern Indiana Honor Flight Medical team.

The Women’s Hospital Is Your Ticket To USI Soccer

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The Women’s Hospital Is Your Ticket To USI Soccer

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Soccer fans will be able to attend all 2022 fall matches at Strassweg Field for free courtesy of The Women’s Hospital.

Free admission, courtesy of The Women’s Hospital is offered for both USI Women’s and Men’s Soccer home matches.

“We are very excited about our partnership with The Women’s Hospital and appreciative of their support of USI soccer,” USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall said. “The Women’s Hospital sponsorship of tickets for men’s and women’s home soccer games will allow families and individuals to come to see high quality, Division I soccer at no cost.”

“We know youth soccer is an integral part of our community and The Women’s Hospital hopes that this will encourage youth soccer families, and soccer fans in general, to come to many games without being concerned about the price of admission.”

The special admission deal for the 2022 season starts this Sunday for a women’s soccer exhibition against the University of Missouri-Kansas City at 1 p.m.

The regular season home opener for Women’s Soccer is August 25 at 6 p.m. against Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. USI opens the home portion of its debut conference season in the Ohio Valley Conference on September 22 at 5:30 p.m. against Tennessee Tech.

Other USI Women’s Soccer home dates include August 25, September 5, September 22, September 25, October 6, October 16, and October 23.

USI Men’s Soccer hosts their regular season home opener on September 1 at noon against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Their conference home opener as an affiliate conference member of The Summit League is September 28 at 7 p.m. against the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Other USI Men’s Soccer home dates are September 16, September 24, October 8, October 26, and November 2.

The 2022 season will feature the first season for USI Women’s Soccer as an NCAA Division I program, while USI Men’s Soccer will be returning to NCAA Division I status for the first time since 1995.

Efroymson Family Fund Supports UE Art, Creates New Endeavors

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EVANSVILLE, IN (08/04/2022) The University of Evansville (UE) has received support for its Department of Art from the Efroymson Family Fund for the 2022-23 academic year. The generous gift, which marks the 11th year of annual support from the family, will fund existing traditions and create new opportunities for art students.

“The Department of Art is deeply committed to providing high-quality, unique experiences for students, and the Efroymson Family Fund is helping us do exactly that,” said Todd Matteson, chair of the UE Department of Art. “We are excited to enhance our students’ education and share even more art with the community through this gift.”

The Efroymson Family Emerging Contemporary Artists Lecture Series will continue into the next academic year. Through this initiative, professional artists will be selected to display artwork in the Melvin Peterson and Krannert Galleries. During this time, art students interact with professional artists through lectures and workshops, and the public is invited to view the galleries.

Each year, the fund also supports a marketing internship for a current art student. One intern is selected each semester to work closely with the department chair in designing print and digital materials that assist with recruitment, exhibitions and receptions, and departmental advertising. The paid internship provides beneficial, hands-on experience that allows for growth beyond the classroom.

For the second year in a row, the Efroymson Family Fund will provide a Bridge Fellowship Program. The UE Department of Art will extend this opportunity to a recent art graduate who wishes to pursue a further art education. This individual will work on research and assist with studio management and teaching. The fellow will also receive studio space and exhibit their research. The assistance performed by the Bridge Year Fellow will allow current art faculty to dedicate more time to classrooms, student mentorship, and artwork.

“The Efroymson Family is proud to support the work of the University of Evansville and its mission to empower each student to think critically, act bravely, serve responsibly, and live meaningfully in a changing world,” said Jeremy Efroymson, vice chair of the Efroymson Family Fund.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Double Homicide: 2100 Block of Lodge Ave.

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 On August 3rd, around 7:40 p.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Riverside Dr. and Lodge Ave. in reference to shots fired. Dispatch received another call about someone behind the building at 2100 Lodge Ave. who had been shot. 

When officers arrived at 2100 Lodge Ave., they located two males with gunshot wounds who were confirmed to be deceased. Dispatch received a 911 call from an individual who stated he had shot one of the deceased males. 

The individual/shooter gave officers his location and turned himself in. Officers located him and he was cooperative. Officers took him into custody without incident and transported him to EPD headquarters for an interview with detectives. 

During the interview, the shooter stated that he was on the parking lot of 2100 Lodge Ave. in his truck when he observed two males on the lot who were arguing with each other. He saw one of the males draw a handgun and fire several rounds into the air. He then saw the male fatally shoot the other male. He told detectives that he was armed and yelled for the male with the gun to drop his weapon but he refused. He stated he shot at the male and the male fled behind the building. The shooter then left the parking lot and called 911 to turn himself in. 

Detectives spoke with a witness who corroborated the shooter’s account of what had occurred. At this time, the investigation is still active and no arrests have been made. It is too early in the investigation to determine what charges, if any, will be filed. 

Autopsies are being scheduled and the identity of the victims will be released by the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office. 

Indiana Senators honor victims of Greenwood attack and commend Good Samaritan

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WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Mike Braun and Senator Todd Young will introduce a resolution on the floor of the U.S. Senate condemning the attack that occurred in Greenwood, Indiana on July 17, 2022, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, and praising the actions of Elisjsha Dicken who valiantly engaged and thwarted the shooter. The resolution is expected to pass unanimously around 6:00pm tonight.

“Hoosiers are united in mourning for the victims of the senseless shooting at the Greenwood Mall and grateful for the heroic actions of the Good Samaritan that prevented the shooter from taking more lives. I am proud to recognize 22-year-old Elisjsha Dicken of Seymour, Indiana here on the Senate floor today for defending himself and others in an act of bravery in the face of danger. ”— Sen. Mike Braun

“On July 17, a tragic shooting occurred in my home county at the Greenwood Park Mall, resulting in the deaths of three innocent victims. As we condemn the shooting and continue to grieve the lives lost in this horrific incident, we are thankful for the quick actions taken by Eli Dicken and first responders. There is no doubt that Eli’s bravery and decisive actions saved countless lives.” — Sen. Todd Young

 

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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