Lady Blazer Marta Gutierrez signs to play at Division I Appalachian State
VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University Women’s Basketball sophomore Marta Gutierrez (Alicante, Spain) announced her plans to continue playing next season, signing with NCAA Division I Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. earlier this week.
“I would say that Appalachian State being a winning program is what most led me to sign with them,” Gutierrez said.
Gutierrez finished the season as the lone sophomore for the Lady Trailblazers, finishing the 2024-25 season by averaging 11.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.3 steals per game in her one season in the Blue and Gold.
Gutierrez was a consistent presence in the Lady Trailblazers starting lineup this past season, starting in 28 games for Vincennes.
Gutierrez would take her game up to another level late in the season, scoring in double figures in each of VU’s final 14 games, including having an 11-point, 12-rebound double-double in the Lady Blazers First Round win over Lincoln Trail College in the Region 24 Tournament.
During this final stretch of games Gutierrez averaged 15.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.6 steals per game.
Gutierrez would score in double figures 18 times as a member of the Lady Trailblazers, finishing with season totals of 339 points, 166 rebounds, 125 assists and 68 steals.
Gutierrez’s best scoring game of the season came when she scored 21 points, had five steals and grabbed four rebounds against Wabash Valley College.
Gutierrez helped lead the Lady Blazers to a 17-15 record this past season, including an 11-5 record in Region 24 play and would reach the Semi-Finals of the 2025 NJCAA Division I Region 24 Tournament in Mattoon, Ill.
Gutierrez closed out her team with the Lady Trailblazers by earning the NJCAA Division I Region 24 Sportsmanship Award.
“My favorite thing about this past year at VU is all of the friends that I made and all of the memories that I have with them,” Gutierrez added. “I also loved to play every single game with Coach Ingrida and Steph, they are really good coaches and they made me enjoy every single game.”
“I am very thankful to both of my coaches at Vincennes because they pushed me to get better every single time I was on the floor, not just as a player but as a person and a student as well,” Gutierrez said.
Gutierrez will be joining a Mountaineers squad coming off of a 13-17 season in 2025, including a 9-9 record in Sun Belt Conference play under Head Coach Alaura Sharp.
The Vincennes University Athletic Department would like to congratulate Marta Gutierrez on her commitment to Appalachian State University and wishes her good luck as she continues her athletic and academic careers next season.
Otters win first road contest of 2025
FLORENCE, KY – The Evansville Otters (8-11) beat the Florence Y’alls (7-10) in an extra-inning thriller 9-8 on Saturday night in Florence.
In the first inning, the Otters struck right away. A leadoff walk from Ty Crittenberger set the stage for three straight Evansville singles. Pavin Parks delivered with an RBI single to begin the scoring. JT Benson then hit a sacrifice fly a couple of hitters later. The third run came in on a wild pitch.
Heading into the bottom of the first, it was 3-0 Otters. Evansville sent out Braden Scott to start in the series middle game. The Y’alls were able to get two back in the first to make it just a 3-2 lead for the Otters after one.
In Evansville’s half of the second, they were able to score once again. Crittenberger reached on an error and was then driven in by a two-run home run off the bat of Graham Brown. The inning ended with a 5-2 Evansville lead.
The Otters would hold this lead until a five-run third inning put the Y’alls ahead 7-5. Braden Scott would end up throwing a gutsy six innings, which allowed the Otters to stay in it.
Evansville got one back in the sixth on an Alain Camou sacrifice fly to make it 7-6 Y’alls. Then, in the seventh, JJ Cruz had a clutch RBI hit to tie it all up once again.
Nick McAuliffe would enter and throw two outstanding innings in the seventh and eighth. He did not surrender a run and struck out three. Griff Hughes then entered in the ninth with the score still even at seven. He would strike out the final batter he faced to send it to extras.
In the Otters part of the tenth, Keenan Taylor and Camou walked to load the bases. Brown came up with two outs in the inning and sent a line drive to center field to drive in two and give Evansville a 9-7 lead.
In Florence’s half of the frame, Nate Wohlgemuth would get the chance to close it down. Florence was able to get one across with only one out. Wohlgemuth struck out the final two batters with his final pitch clocking in at 97 MPH to get the emphatic win.
The rubber match between the two is tomorrow at 12:07 p.m. CT. You can listen live on 96.9 WYIR or the Otters Digital Network, and watch on the Hometeam Network.
The Word in 120 by Jerome Stewart, Kingdom Citizenship
The Word in 120 by Jerome Stewart, Kingdom Citizenship
JUNE 1, 2.025
by Jerome Stewart
When it comes to the business of saving souls, the number one priority is Evangelism, or else God would have never sent Jesus into the world. And yes, Discipleship is necessary while lives continue to be transformed. It is a work in progress with no let-up. In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia, strong words were used to deal with the challenges relative to the behavior of mankind. In Galatians chapter 5 verses. 19 through 21 Paul says, “Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are these: *adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Numbers 23 vs. 19 says, “God is not a man that He should lie, Nor a son of man, That he should repent. Has he said and will He not do? Or has He spoken and will He not make it good?” 1 Corinthians chapter 1 vs. 18 says, “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.” This country has turned away from following God’s word.
Thank God for His mercy and grace, but we also must be mindful of what His word says about the wrath of God. 2nd Peter 2 vss. 4 through 10 says, “For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment, and did not spare the ancient world, but saved Noah, one of eight people, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood on the world of the ungodly; and turning Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them an example to those who would afterward live ungodly, and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked (for the righteous man, dwelling among them, tormented his righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing their lawless deeds)—then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment, and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority.”
Faith, Freedom, and Global Cooperation: Congressional Prayer Breakfast Brings Together Leaders in Washington, D.C.
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City of Evansville Launches Safe Summer Initiatives to Engage and Protect Residents
Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry today announced the launch of the City’s 2025 Safe Summer Initiatives—an effort focused on keeping Evansville families safe, connected, and engaged through expanded recreational programming and community partnerships.
The first round of events kick off tonight and will continue throughout the summer, providing opportunities for fun, connection, and support across the city’s neighborhoods.
““We’re not just planning events, we’re creating safer neighborhoods,” said Mayor Terry. “When young people have access to positive spaces and strong role models, it reduces the risk of violence, isolation, and hopelessness. Safe Summer is about prevention, connection, and showing that in Evansville, every child matters and every neighborhood counts.”.”
The 2025 Safe Summer Initiative is anchored in the City’s larger commitment to Youth Development, Public Safety, and Neighborhood Revitalization, and features collaborative efforts with Parks and Recreation, the Evansville Police Department, and other local partners.
Among the first Safe Summer events and programs:
- As Seen at CMOE “Need for Speed” – Friday May 30: Join staff from the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Children’s Museum of Evansville at Lamasco Park for a fun, “Build Your Own Racecar” event for children. This free event is part of the “As Seen at CMOE” series happening in Evansville parks throughout 2025.
- Movies in the Park – Friday, May 30: The season’s first outdoor movie night takes place at Bayard Park this Friday. The featured film is The Little Rascals, beginning at dusk. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.
- Rochelle and Lorraine Pools Open Saturday, May 31st: Two neighborhood pools will officially open for the season this weekend. Due to a break in the circulation pump, the opening of Howell Mosby Pool has been delayed. Repairs are underway, and an opening date will be announced as soon as possible. Currently the proposed opening date is Saturday June 7th.
- Puppies and Police – Monday, June 2: This new initiative by the Evansville Police Department invites community members and their furry friends to join officers at Kaycies Barkville at Woodmere from 9–11 a.m. The event is designed to promote positive community-police relationships in a relaxed, pet-friendly environment.
- Walking Wednesdays – Wednesday, June 4: Each Wednesday in the summer, the EPD looks forward to getting out of their cars and walking in individual neighborhoods throughout the city. Members of the public are encouraged to join officers this Wednesday in the Alvord neighborhood at 10:00 a.m.
- Splash Into Summer Swimsuit Drive – Thursday, June 6: Held from 9 a.m. to noon at Walmart East, this drive collects new swimsuits for children and adults of all sizes, as well as swim diapers. Donations can also be dropped off anytime at the CK Newsome Center.
- Parks Squad Cleanup – Wednesday, June 12: The next community-led park cleanup will take place at Garvin Park from 6–7 p.m. Volunteers of all ages are welcome as part of the City’s commitment to neighborhood revitalization and clean, safe public spaces.The Evansville Police Department also will be doing periodic enforcement sweeps throughout the summer.
“Our Safe Summer programming reflects our belief that a vibrant city is one where every resident has access to fun, safe, and meaningful experiences,” Mayor Terry added. “We’re inviting the entire community to come out, get involved, and be a part of what makes Evansville special.”
Additional Safe Summer events will be announced throughout the season. Residents are encouraged to follow the City’s social media pages and website for updates.
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USI Theatre debuts summer theatre production
University of Southern Indiana Theatre is proud to present its inaugural summer theatre production playfully named, [title of show].
“Since the closing of New Harmony Theatre in 2019, we have discussed how we can provide additional opportunities for our theatre students in the summer months,” said Paul Weimer, Chair of the Philip Hagemann Performing Arts Department. “This spring, we realized that by starting on a small scale, we could gauge the interest of our students and of the Evansville community in supporting a summer production. If we can attract an audience in the summer, without the student audience on campus we enjoy during the year, we can think about slowly growing our summer offerings.”
The production, directed by Dr. Joshua Robinson, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, June 26-28, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, in the Mallette Studio Theatre, located on the lower level of the College of Liberal Arts Center.
The show, written by Hunter Bell and scored by Jeff Bowen, chronicles its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival and follows the struggles of the author and composer/lyricist and their two actress friends during the three-week creative period, along with subsequent events leading up to the show’s production. [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to musical theatre—a uniquely American art form—and to the joy of collaboration.
Joining Robinson are current USI students, Eric Meyer, Rico Wright, LillyBea Ireland and recent graduate, Via Ryan.
During the academic year, the Mallette Studio Theatre gives students the chance to produce, design and stage theatrical works in a setting with limited faculty involvement and allows them to explore new topics and gain valuable skills that will translate into their field of choice.
All tickets are general admission on a first-come first-served basis and may be purchased online on the USI Theatre website. Tickets are $5, and patrons are encouraged to purchase early, as day-of-sale box office tickets may not be available. No reserved seating will be used for this event.
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.