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Trailblazers drop conference doubleheader at Danville Area

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DANVILLE, Ill. – The Vincennes University Trailblazer baseball team began their first split four-game Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC) series of the season Friday afternoon at Danville Area Community College.

The Trailblazers fell in the first two games of the four-game weekend series by the score of 8-3 and 6-1.

Vincennes began the weekend series with a bang, scoring two runs in the first inning on back-to-back RBI singles by freshman Colton Evans (Henderson, Ky.) and sophomore Connor VanLannen (Clinton, Ind.).

The Jaguars quickly answered back to take the lead with three runs of their own in the bottom of the first.

Danville Area continued to add to their lead with three more runs in the second to take a 6-2 lead over the visiting Trailblazers.

Vincennes would get a run back in the fifth after a lead-off double by sophomore Colin Long (Evansville, Ind.). Long would come around to score on a groundout by Evans.

Danville Area would respond with a run in the bottom half of the inning to grow the lead back to four runs.

The Jaguars would add an insurance run in the seventh as Vincennes was unable to complete a comeback as Danville Area took game one 8-3.

Connor VanLannen got the start on the mound for the Trailblazers in game one and lasted two innings, allowing six runs on six hits, while striking out three.

Sophomore Braedon Nichols (Sullivan, Ind.) entered out of the bullpen to throw three and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on four hits, while punching out a pair of batters.

Freshmen Konner Thyen (Huntingburg, Ind.), Cauy Motsinger (Salem, Ind.) and sophomore Camden Greer (Boonville, Ind.) finished the remaining two and one-third innings, combining to allow one run without allowing a hit, while striking out four batters.

Vincennes got a good day at the plate from lead-off batter Ethan Burdette (Linton, Ind.) who came through with three hits on five at-bats, including a double in the second inning.

Colin Long also came through with a pair of hits, scoring two runs and stealing a base.

Danville Area continued the momentum into game two, jumping out to an early lead with a three-run home run in the second and a two-run home run in the fourth lead 5-0 midway through the seven-inning game.

VU was able to get on the scoreboard in the fifth when Colton Evans drove in Colin Long for the third time Friday with an RBI single to cut the deficit to 5-1.

The Jaguars would quickly get that run back in the bottom of the fifth, as Danville Area went on to take game two by the score of 6-1 and take the first two games of the series.

Vincennes turned to freshman Dawson Blaylock (Eaton, Ohio) as the game two starter. Blaylock threw three and two-thirds innings, allowing five runs on seven hits and striking out one.

The VU bullpen again slowed down the Danville hitters, with freshmen Eli Steimel (Sullivan, Ind.) and Caleb Moore (Wentzville, Mo.) and sophomore Luke Osborn (Perryville, Ind.) combined to throw two and one-third innings, allowing one run on one hit, with Moore and Osborn each recording a strikeout.

Sophomore Peyton Lane (New Paris, Ohio) had a good game at the plate in game two, hitting three for four, including a double in the seventh.

“It all starts on the bump and unfortunately for the first time in a long time Connor just didn’t have it today,” VU Head Baseball Coach Chris Barney said. “He’s been solid all year for us, so I’m sure he will rebound the next time he goes out. But the bullpen did a great job for us. They responded and pitched well, whether it was Nichols, Konner Thyen did a good job for four hitters, Motsinger and Greer all threw really well.”

“In the second game it was the same thing,” Barney added. “The bullpen did a good job. Unfortunately Danville strung together a few hits and got a big blast to go up 3-0 and got another blast, but our bullpen again did fine. Offensively we just have to do a better job of stringing it together. Then we just have to keep the momentum on our side, every time we score, they found a way to grab it back and put a run or more across the plate. So, hats off to Danville. Their second game starter was pretty good.”

“They are just doing exactly what they need to be doing,” Barney said of the hitting performances of Burdette, Long and Lane. “We’ve just got to find a way to string them together and come up with some big hits behind them. We had some opportunities early in game one to blow things open and we left guys on base and we had some more opportunities later in the game but we weren’t able to string hits together in a row like we did last weekend.”

The Trailblazers will return home to Jerry Blemker Field Sunday, April 3 for the final two games of the series looking for the series split.

First pitch Sunday is set for 2 p.m. eastern, with sophomore Kestler Harbuck (Brooksville, Fla.) set to start game three and the game four starter still to be announced.

“Our goal right now is to come back home and get a split out of the series and go 2-2 on the weekend and return the favor to them,” Barney said. “We’ve got Harbuck on the mound for game three and to be announced for game four, but we feel good about it. Our bullpen is in great shape. We didn’t overthrow anybody today, so everyone should be available and ready to roll on Sunday with the day off tomorrow.”

“We’ve just got to jump on them early and sustain it,” Barney added. “We need to continue to do a great job defensively like we have and then our starters need to hopefully get us into the sixth or seventh innings.”

 

CHRIS JANZEN BACKSTOPS THUNDERBOLTS TO 4-1 WIN IN PENSACOLA 

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Pensacola, Fl.: After a strong performance despite a loss the night prior, Chris Janzen stopped 31 of 32 shots faced for his first professional victory in net as the Thunderbolts defeated the Ice Flyers 4-1 in Pensacola on Friday night. The Thunderbolts next home game will be on Thursday, April 7th at 7:00pm CST as they host the Vermilion County Bobcats. For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), buy online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or buy tickets in person at the Ford Center Box Office.

 

Derek Osik opened the scoring for Evansville with a power play goal at the 7:24 mark of the first period, assisted by Hayden Hulton and Connor Chatham.  Following a successful 4-minute penalty kill early in the second period, Brennan Feasey scored to double Evansville’s lead to 2-0 at the 7:25 mark, assisted by Osik.  Later in the period, Chatham scored on a two-on-two rush from Feasey to extend Evansville’s lead to 3-0 at the 13:19 mark.  In the third period, the Ice Flyers got on the board with a shorthanded goal from Brennan Blaszczak, but Janzen and the Thunderbolts shut down Pensacola’s attack down the stretch, and Feasey added a late empty net goal to seal the 4-1 victory for Evansville.

 

Feasey scored two goals and one assist, while Chatham and Osik finished with a goal and assist each.  Chris Janzen stopped 31 of 32 shots faced for his first professional win.  The Thunderbolts and Ice Flyers meet again on Saturday night in Pensacola.

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Consumer Alert: Products Recall

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Consumer Alert: Products Recalled in March 

 Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in March. Attorney General Rokita wants consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchased the recalled items.  

 “I want Hoosiers to know when flaws are discovered in popular consumer products, and know you have the right to products that work,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Keeping Hoosiers safe is my top priority as Attorney General, and if you have one of these recalled items stop using it. If you have difficulty finding a solution for your recalled product, call my office.” 

 According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in March: 

Ionic Smartwatches from Fitbit 

Snowmobiles from BRP 

Flashlights from Olight Ecommerce Technology 

Be the Band Music Sets from Crate and Barrel 

Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) from American Honda 

Airborne Gummies from Reckitt 

Illuminated Mirrors from RH 

Sirrus Bicycles with Alloy Cranks from Specialized Bicycle Components 

PhysiciansCare Brand Over-the-Counter Drugs from Acme United Corporation 

DigitDots Magnetic Balls from HD Premier 

Portable Water Immersion Heaters from ToolGuards 

Dimensions Bluetooth Speaker Helmets from Sakar International 

Ramones 14-Inch Kids Bicycles from Commencal 

tonies Blocks from Boxine U.S. 

Metal Lockable Drug Chests from Maped Helix USA 

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms from Universal Security Instruments 

Bluetooth Speakers from SOUNDBOKS 

Kid O Hudson Glow Rattles from PlayMonster 

 If you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it, and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Then follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product. 

 To view recalls issued prior to March, visit the Consumer Protection Safety Commission website. 

 

 

USI Romain College Of Business Student Team Named Overall Champion At The Econ Games 2022

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A team of students from the University of Southern Indiana Romain College of Business was named Overall Champion at The Econ Games 2022. The two-day event was hosted by Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. This is the second year students from USI have entered the competition which began in 2018.

USI team members were economics majors Parker Collignon, Jailine McElroy, Cole Stephenson and Elijah Toavs. Students competed in a data analytics and research event designed to help them solve real-world problems. This year’s corporate sponsor was Fischer Homes, which provided the dataset and challenged teams to identify areas/cities into which the home builder should expand. The USI team focused on quantitative and qualitative data, which the judges selected as the strongest presentation.

“This was a unique opportunity in experiential learning,” says Collignon. “We had the chance to problem solve using data analytics software, apply our knowledge from the classroom and work as a team, all while learning more about the economics of the homebuilding industry. Our creative approach quickly won approval from the judges. It was a ton of fun.”

Students prepared for the games by completing virtual training on data cleaning, Stata and Tableau. While the 2021 games were held virtually, the 2022 in-person event allowed for networking opportunities for both students and faculty. The games provide students with the chance to connect with industry leaders and engage in meaningful discussion. The USI team also attended a virtual presentation by John A. List, an American economist at the University of Chicago who serves as the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor.

This is the second year for faculty advisor Dr. Daria Sevastianova, Associate Professor of Economics, to lead USI students at the competition. USI competed against teams from 10 universities, including University of Kentucky, Northern Kentucky University, University of Delaware, University of Cincinnati, University of North Carolina and Murray State. As the winning team, USI received a cash prize of $1,500 (divided and distributed equally to the four students) and five-year Stata licenses.

“This will be on the list of unforgettable experiences for these students while at USI,” says Provost Dr. Mohammad Khayum. “This is a wonderful accomplishment by the students and a great validation of the contribution faculty members make to advance the skills and capabilities of students.”

Vanderburgh County Clerk Seeks Poll Workers for May 3rd Primary Election

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Evansville, Ind.— Vanderburgh County Clerk Carla Hayden put out the call today for poll workers for the 2022 Primary Election to be held Tuesday, May 3rd. “Finding over 200 poll workers to staff the 22 vote centers from 5:00 a.m. to as late as 7:00 p.m. is always a challenge,” Hayden said.

By law, the positions are filled by the two major political parties: Republican and Democratic. The number of clerks and judges needed varies by vote center, but each vote center has only one inspector. In Vanderburgh County, the inspector positions are filled by the Republican Party. Hayden said, “It’s a strange law which states, ‘The county chairman of the major political party whose candidate for the office of secretary of state received the highest vote in the county at the last election may nominate a voter for the office of inspector.’ In 2018, that was Connie Lawson, Republican candidate for Secretaryof State, with 53.63% of the vote.”

The compensation for the paid positions ranges from $195/day for the judge and clerk positions to $275/day for the inspector positions. Poll workers must be a registered voter of the county and also must attend one of the training sessions held at Old National Events Plaza the week before the election.

There are 9:00 a.m. sessions on April 26th, 28th, and 29th and 6:00 p.m. sessions on April 26th and 28th.

There is no evening session on April 29th. Each session lasts from one to two hours, depending on the position held. Anyone who is interested in being a poll worker on May 3rd should contact the party of their choice.

Republicans may contact Dottie Thomas by email at Dottiet9472@gmail.com . Democrats may contact

Cheryl Schultz by phone at 812-459-7645. Indiana law prohibits candidates or the spouse, parent, father-inlaw, mother-in-law, child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, brother-inlaw, sister-in-law, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece of a candidate from serving.

USI Communications Students Sweep Awards In Indiana Association of School Broadcasters Competition

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University of Southern Indiana communications students were recognized as award winners in 10 categories during the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) annual college broadcasting competition ceremony in Carmel, Indiana.

IASB is an organization consisting of and supporting Indiana high schools and colleges to promote professional excellence and student recognition in media education.

“I am so very proud of our students’ achievements and success in broadcasting,” says Dr. Melinda Roberts, Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at USI. “These awards reflect the impressive work our students are doing in the radio station and in the classroom, as well as the high-quality faculty that mentor them.”

The statewide competition includes over 30 audio and video categories with a panel of industry professionals to judge entries, awarding first, second and third place in each category. USI students brought home awards in 10 categories, including first place for Radio Play-by-Play, Radio Show and Radio Newscast, to name a few.

“This is another example of the incredible work done by our students. It’s great to see work done for the radio station or in class that is among the best, or the very best, in the state,” says John Morris, Instructor of Radio and Television and General Manager at 95.7 The Spin. “One award that stands out is the “Radio Imaging” category where we took first place. This is the seventh year in a row in which 95.7 The Spin has taken the top honor. This shows the continued excellence of students over the years.”

The complete list of USI award recipients is listed below:

First Place Winners

Radio Play-by-Play – Cole Carter (95.7 The Spin)

Radio Imaging – Dell Cripe & Tyler Huyser (95.7 The Spin)

Radio Show – Max Edwards & Tyler Huyser (95.7 The Spin)

Radio Newscast – Andrew Newland (95.7 The Spin)

Second Place Winners

Student Social Media Presence – Terra Klonne (95.7 The Spin)

Radio Air Personality – Lauren Pilkington (95.7 The Spin)

Radio Sportscast – Matthew Will (95.7 The Spin)

Sound Design – Dalton Biggs (Digital Advanced Audio Production Class)

Third Place Winners 

Radio News Report – Andrew Newland (95.7 The Spin)

Sound Design – Brody Atchley (Digital Advanced Audio Production Class)

The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Southern Indiana offers students the opportunities, first, to develop the fundamentals of a liberal education upon which to base a lifetime of learning and, second, to concentrate in studies that form the foundation for professional pursuits.

The college offers more than 30 majors and emphases and includes the departments of Art and Design, Communications, Criminal Justice, English, History, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Political Science and Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies and World Languages and Cultures. Learn more at www.USI.edu/libarts.

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Nominations Open For Governor’s Awards For Environmental Excellence

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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is accepting nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. These awards recognize individuals and organizations which have implemented outstanding environmental strategies into their operations and decision-making processes.

The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are Indiana’s highest environmental recognition and are open to all Indiana businesses, government agencies, individuals, and other groups that implement exemplary environmental projects or initiatives with measurable results. By seeking out and utilizing innovative environmental practices, organizations and businesses around the state have reduced waste, saved money, and contributed greatly to Indiana’s environmental protection efforts.

“These are Indiana’s most prestigious environmental recognition awards,” said IDEM Commissioner Brian Rockensuess. “Each year, the governor and I look forward to seeing the innovative projects employed by Hoosiers and organizations across the state.”

IDEM and Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s office will present seven awards, one in each of the following categories:

• Energy Efficiency/Renewable Resources
• Environmental Education/Outreach
• Five Year Continuous Improvement
• Greening the Government
• Land Use/Conservation
• Pollution Prevention
• Recycling/Reuse

The public is invited to submit nominations, and organizations may self-nominate. An instructional webinar, eligibility requirements and details about the nomination process are available at www.in.gov/idem/partnerships/governors-awards-for-environmental-excellence/.

Nominations must be received by IDEM no later than 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, April 4, 2022.

Awards will be presented at the Annual Pollution Prevention Conference on Sept. 21, 2022, at the Marriott Indianapolis North. IDEM also will issue a statewide press release announcing the seven winners and summarizing their projects.

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