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UE softball drops doubleheader at ISU

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UE looks to avoid sweep on Sunday

 NORMAL, Ill. – Game one on Saturday saw Illinois State rally for a 3-2 win before the Redbirds took a 9-0 decision in game two to sweep a Missouri Valley Conference doubleheader against the University of Evansville softball team.

 

Game One – ISU 3, UE 2

Saturday’s opener came right down to the wire with Illinois State hanging on for a 3-2 win.  The Redbirds took a 1-0 lead when Abby Knight led the fourth inning off with a solo home run.  ISU continued to reach base in the inning, loading the bags with one out.  Izzy Vetter pitched out of the jam to keep the deficit at one.

 

Things remained that way until the sixth inning when the Purple Aces stormed back.  Marah Wood hit an inside the park home run to give UE its first lead.  Pinch runner Paige McAllister also scored on the play.  Unfortunately, the Redbirds went right back in front as they opened the bottom half of the sixth with a double before Dayna Kennedy homered to make it a 3-2 game

 

Down to its final three outs, the Aces staged a rally. Mackenzie McFeron singled to lead while Jessica Fehr and Alex Barnaby walked to load the bases with one out.  The Redbirds were able to buckled down and get the final two outs to seal the win.  Hannah Ross took the win for ISU, allowing two runs on five hits.  Izzy Vetter suffered just her sixth loss of the season, allowing three runs on six hits.

 

Game Two – ISU 9, UE 0

Game two saw the Redbirds break it open in the bottom half of the third with Jayden Standish hit a grand slam to turn a scoreless contest into a 4-0 game.  They extended the lead even more with five runs in the fourth.  Addison Masching and Emme Olson highlighted the frame with 2-run knocks to push the lead to 9-0.

 

Evansville had its best scoring chance in the top of the second.  Marah Wood led off with a double before Haley Woolf was hit by a pitch.  Following a pair of strikeouts, Mackenzie McFeron walked to load the bases, but a groundout ended the threat.  Alyssa Barela added a double in the third while McFeron hit a single in the fifth; but Amanda Fox answered each time, finishing with 10 strikeouts to seal the win.

 

Sunday’s finale is set for a 12 p.m. first pitch.

Trailblazers fall at Frontier to begin home-and-home series with Bobcats

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FAIRFIELD, Ill. – The Vincennes University Trailblazers are taking advantage of their Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC) bye week with four straight games against NJCAA Division I opponents, beginning with a two-game set with Frontier Community College.

VU traveled to Fairfield, Ill. Saturday afternoon to take part in a single nine-inning game as part of a two-game home-and-home series with the Bobcats.

The host Bobcats got off to a hot start, scoring four runs in the first inning, including getting three runs in the first three pitches of the game.

VU would begin their comeback in the fourth when freshman Ethan Burdette (Linton, Ind.) led off the inning with a single and came around to score on an RBI single by sophomore Connor VanLannen (Clinton, Ind.).

The Trailblazers would get another run in the fifth after freshman Will Egger (Terre Haute, Ind.) reached base on an error and would score on an RBI single by Burdette to cut the Frontier lead to 4-2.

The Bobcats would increase their lead with a run in the sixth and two runs in the seventh.

Vincennes would again cut the deficit in the eighth with a two-out, two-run home run by VanLannen.

The Trailblazers would try to complete the comeback in the ninth inning with a double by freshman Nick Kapostasy (Cincinnati, Ohio).

Kapostasy would score when the next batter, freshman Kaden Elliott (New Albany, Ind.) drove him in with an RBI single.

Vincennes would be unable to complete the comeback however as Frontier finished off the 7-5 win over VU.

“It was a rough start, the first three hitters got on base on three pitches, with the third guy hitting a home run to put them up 3-0,” VU Head Baseball Coach Chris Barney said. “They got a base hit later in the inning to score again, so they got four runs in the first. But to our credit it finished as a 7-5 game and our guys battled back.”

“Later on in the game Kapostasy comes through with a big hit in the ninth and Elliott scores him with an RBI single,” Barney added. “We get the tying run to the plate with Colin Long (Evansville, Ind.) who has done it all year for us and it just, unfortunately, didn’t work out today.”

VanLannen got the start on the mound and settled in after a rough first inning to throw four innings, allowing four runs on six hits while striking out five.

VanLannen also came through at the plate, with a pair of hits, including a home run and three RBI’s on the day.

“Connor did a good job of separating the pitching and hitting parts of his game today,” Barney said. “And really he did a pretty nice job on the mound after the first three hitters. He threw four innings and we got him out at around 70-75 pitches, which we wanted to do to make sure he was ready for next weekend. But he settled in and did a good job.”

“He separated at the plate, Ethan Burdette had two big hits and an RBI. Elliott came off the bench in the ninth and got an RBI,” Barney added. “The middle part of our order has done it all year for us, just unfortunately today it didn’t happen for us.”

Sophomore Braedon Nichols (Sullivan, Ind.) was the first out of the bullpen for Vincennes Saturday, as Nichols lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on three hits and punching out two batters.

Nick Kapostasy entered to close out the seventh and threw the final one and one-third innings without allowing a hit and striking out three.

“Nichols did a good job on the mound,” Barney said. “He left one pitch up that their guy hit for a two-run homer. Kapostasy did a great job coming in relief of Nichols. We used three guys on the mound and those two did a good job.”

McMinn records top 10 finish at Murray State

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UE comes home in sixth place

 MURRAY, Ky. – Leading the way in the final standings for the University of Evansville women’s golf team was Alyssa McMinn, who picked up a top ten finish at the Murray State Jan Weaver Invite.

McMinn completed the second round on Saturday with an 80.  Her final tally of 156 gave her a tie for 9th place in the final individual standings to lead the Purple Aces.  Magdalena Borisova and Allison Enchelmayer tied for the 18th position.  Both finished with 2-round scores of 159.  Borisova carded an 80 in Saturday’s final round.  Enchelmayer registered an 84 in the final 18 to pick up a top 20 finish.

Mallory Russell was the #4 finisher for UE and tied for 25th in the final finishing order.  After posting an 82 on Friday, Russell lowered her score to a 79 to finish the event with a 161.  Caitlin O’Donnell notched an 84 in the last 18 holes and scored a 169 in the two rounds.

Evansville’s low round of the day belonged to Carly Frazier.  A 6-over 78 saw her jump to 41st in the standings.  After opening the tournament with an 88, Frazier knocked 10 strokes off her score in round two and finished with a 166.

Samford cruised to the team championship, defeating second-place Belmont by 14 strokes.  Shooting a 305 on Saturday – the low round of the tournament – Samford posted a 614.  Evansville came in sixth place with a 635, which was four behind a third-place tie between Southern Mississippi and North Carolina A&T.  Sophie Membrino of Samford was the medalist with a 2-round total of 151.  She came in one shot ahead of a second-place tie.

 

UE has its sights set on defending its Missouri Valley Conference Championship.  Running from April 17-19, it will be held in St. Louis.

Eagles Grounded in Conference Opener

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EVANSVILLE Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Tennis opened Great Lakes Valley Conference play this weekend. The Screaming Eagles fell to Maryville University, 4-2, on Friday and to Lindenwood University, 5-2, on Saturday. USI falls to 8-6 (0-2 GLVC) while Maryville improves to 7-4 (1-0 GLVC) and Lindenwood improves to 4-3 (2-1 GLVC) on the year.
 
USI vs Maryville
DOUBLES: USI was dominate in the doubles match, taking the first two matches to claim the point while the number one doubles match went unfinished. The number three doubles pairing of graduate Spencer Blandford (Louisville, Kentucky) and freshman Quinten Gillespie (Whiteland, Indiana) took care of their opponent in swift fashion, 6-1. The number two pairing of juniors Preston Cameron (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) and Yahor Bahdanovich (Belarus) finished off the doubles matches to secure the point for the Eagles, 6-3.
 
SINGLES: It was a different story for USI in the singles matches. Maryville took the number one singles to start. The Eagles were able to bounce right back in the number two singles as junior Lucas Sakamaki (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) fought through a tough first set and finished off his opponent, 7-6 (6-2) 6-1. The Saints came right back, taking the number three singles in straight sets and the number four singles in a win by default. Maryville finished off the match with a win in the number six singles to secure the match victory in the third set. The number five singles match went unfinished.
 
USI vs Lindenwood:
DOUBLES: USI started off strong on Saturday, as the number three doubles pairing of senior Parker Collignon (Owensboro, Kentucky) and freshman Quinten Gillespie (Whiteland, Indiana) swiftly took care of their opponent, 6-0. Lindenwood would storm right back taking the number two and number one doubles matches to claim the point.
 
SINGLES: The Lions continued to dominate in the singles matches. Taking the number one, two, four, and six singles to claim the overall match victory. The Eagles came back off of a strong day from the number three singles Collignon and the number five singles Gillespie. Collignon came from behind to win his match, 2-6 7-6 (7-5) 7-5. Gillespie was able to halt a Lindenwood comeback to take the final match of the day, 6-4 4-6 1-0 (10-5)
 
UP NEXT FOR USI:
The Eagles return home on April 10 as they begin a four match homestand as USI plays host to Ashland University at Wesselman Park at 10:30 a.m.

City Council Meeting APRIL 11, 2022

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City Council Meeting
On APRIL 11, 2022 At 5:30 P.M., Civic Center
 

MEETING AGENDA

 

I. INTRODUCTION

 

04-11-2022 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

Draft Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2022-07 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeals and Re-Appropriations of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Moore Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Moore Discussion Date: 4/25/2022 Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD
F-2022-07 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE F-2022-05 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Moore Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Moore Discussion Date: 4/11/2022 Notify: Russ Lloyd, Jr., Controller
F-2022-05 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2022-06 AMENDED An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Approving the Annual Community Development Plan and Appropriating Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds Sponsor(s): Moore Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Moore Discussion Date: 4/11/2022 3:30pm Notify: Kelley Coures, DMD
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2022-08 A Certified Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana to Opt Back in to Opioids Settlement Pursuant to Indiana Code 4-6-15-2 Sponsor(s): Beane, Heronemus, Elpers Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 4/11/2022 Notify: Marco Delucio, ZSWS
C-2022-08 Attachment:
B. RESOLUTION C-2022-09 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Ratifying, Confirming, Authorizing and Approving an Agreement between the City of Evansville and Fraternal Order of Police Evansville Lodge No. 73 Inc (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2023) Sponsor(s): Moore, Mosby, Trockman Discussion Led By: President Heronemus Discussion Date: 4/11/2022 Notify: Carol McMichael, City Personnel
C-2022-09 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, April 25, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
B. DISCUSSION OF ENERGY AFFORDABILITY TASK FORCE/COMMITTEE
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners  Meeting Agenda

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civic center

AGENDA Of Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners On April 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.  In-Room 301, Civic Center Complex 

1. Call to Order 

2. Attendance 

3. Pledge of Allegiance 

      1. 4. Action Items a. Health Department i. COVID-19 Update 
      3. b. County Engineer i. Boonville New Harmony Road R/W Administrative Settlements 1. Parcel 36 – Diana Lee Briggs – $19,200.00 
      4. 2. Parcel 37 – Bradford Cheaney – $53,922.50 
      6. ii. Notice to Bidders 1. Contract Number VC22-05-01 “Resurfacing of Vanderburgh County Roads” 
      9. c. SMG Management Agreement – Notice of Intent Not to Renew the SMG Management Agreement 
      10. d. Area Plan Commission Collective Bargaining Agreement 
      11. e. Building Authority – Jail Expansion MOU 
      12. f. I-69 Study 
    2. 5. Department Head Reports a. Weights & Measures – Jacob Murphy 
    4. 6. New Business 
    5. 7. Old Business 
    6. 8. Consent Items a. Approval of March 29th Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes 
    7. b. Employment Changes 
      1. c. County Auditor i. Claims Voucher Reports 1. 03/28-04/01/2022 
      2. 2. 04/04-04/08/2022 
      5. d. County Clerk i. Amended February 2022 Monthly Report 
      6. ii. March 2022 Monthly Report 
      8. e. County Treasurer i. Innkeepers Tax Report 
      10. f. County Engineer i. Report & Claims 
      12. g. Highway Department i. Department Head Report 
      14. h. Old National Events Plaza Waiver Requests 

Drainage Board Immediately Following 

      1. i. Indiana Black Expo, Evansville Chapter – Scholarship Banquet 
      2. ii. Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners – County-Owned Property Auction 
      3. iii. Vanderburgh County Election Office – Early Voting 
      5. i. Letter of Support for the IDOC Grant Application 
      6. j. Appropriation Request i. General Funds 1. Contractual Services to Complete Paving Requests from 2022 Roads Hearing 

9. Public Comment 

10. Adjournment 

Braun Introduce Bill To Rein In Out-Of-Control Government Spending

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Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Responsible Budget Targets Act (RBTA) to gradually rein in the growth of federal spending in the coming decades by implementing flexible budget caps.

“We need to put a cap on the Biden Administration’s reckless and irresponsible spending and get our nation back on the path of prosperity. As long as the federal government keeps spending money we don’t have, families in Indiana and across the county will continue to suffer,” said Braun.

Emmer said, “Our national debt ten years ago was $16 trillion. Today, that debt has nearly doubled, to over $30 trillion. Our fiscal trajectory as a nation is unsustainable and threatens the future of our children and grandchildren.”

“We can still change course, but we must act now” Emmer continued. The Responsible Budget Target Act offers a practical solution to our nation’s spending addiction that will help to balance our budget in the coming decades without causing major disruptions to government services. I am excited to partner with Senator Braun on this effort, which is a culmination my work over the past year to return fiscal sanity to Washington.”

Kurt Couchman, a Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity said, “Too much spending and debt have created today’s high inflation. Fortunately, Senator Mike Braun and Representative Tom Emmer have proposed a new, smart way to get the budget back on track.” Couchman continued, “Similar to Switzerland’s highly successful debt brake, their bill would move toward budget balance over the business cycle—instead of every year—and would allow immediate emergency spending with offsets in the years to follow. We commend them and encourage all members of Congress to support the Responsible Budget Targets Act.”

 

New Laws Support Sexual Assault Survivors

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New Laws Support Sexual Assault Survivors
In Indiana, 1 in 5 Hoosier women has been sexually assaulted, according to The Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and an opportunity to promote both prevention and healing.

In this legislative session, we made great strides to strengthen protections for survivors of violent crimes and sexual assault. 

To put more rapists behind bars and help more survivors receive justice, we closed a legal loophole by defining consent in state statutes. Courts and jurors can now use this clear definition to better guide them as to whether a victim provided consent or not.

Another new law I co-authored stems from a case in 2003 involving a woman from Noblesville who was raped as a student at Butler University. After the offender was released from prison, the victim was forced to obtain a protective order because he repeatedly harassed her. In Indiana, protective orders expire every two years, and the victim and offender must appear before a judge before it can be renewed. With this new law, a victim can request an indefinite protective order against their attacker if the person is listed as lifetime sex or violent offender.

To protect young survivors of violent crime from being forced to face their abusers in court, a new law I sponsored allows those who are young than 18 years of age at the time of the trial to submit a video statement if they were younger than 14 years old when the assault occurred.  This month and beyond, let’s come together to support survivors and end sexual violence. To learn more about getting involved during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, click here. For important resources provided to survivors, click here. 

JANZEN PUTS ON GOALTENDING CLINIC IN 2-1 OVERTIME LOSS AT KNOXVILLE 

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JANZEN PUTS ON GOALTENDING CLINIC IN 2-1 OVERTIME LOSS AT KNOXVILLE 

Knoxville, Tenn.: Missing several key players, the Thunderbolts battled the 1st place Ice Bears to a close overtime loss in Knoxville on Saturday night.  A major component was Chris Janzen, who stopped all but two of 41 shots in a brilliant performance. The Thunderbolt’s first home playoff game against the Huntsville Havoc at Swonder Ice Arena will be on Saturday, April 16th at 7:00 pm CST.  Evansville will play at Huntsville in Game One on Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 pm CST, and a third game if necessary will be in Huntsville on Sunday, April 17th, time TBD.  For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2658), buy online at EvansvilleThunderbolts.com or buy tickets in person at the Ford Center Box Office.

After a scoreless first two periods, Connor Chatham opened the scoring at 4:56 of the third period, unassisted to give Evansville the lead.  The Thunderbolts got into penalty trouble late, and Brady Fleurent scored with 2:01 remaining to force overtime, where a broken stick caused a sudden opportunity that was scored on by Stepan Timofeyev to win it for Knoxville 2-1 at the 1:31 mark.  Chatham finished with the lone goal, while Chris Janzen stopped 39 of 41 shots faced.

The Thunderbolts are currently competing in their fifth season in the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League).  Season tickets are less than $9 per game.  To order your tickets for the 2022-23 season, call 812-422-BOLT(2658).

About Evansville Thunderbolts: The Evansville Thunderbolts is the area’s only professional hockey team.  The Thunderbolts are a proud member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL).  The team is owned and operated by VW Sports, L.L.C, a subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. www.evansvillethunderbolts.com

 

 

It’s Time To Renew Your Fishing License

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Spring is finally here, which for many people means it is time to fish. Before heading out, remember that 2021-2022 fishing licenses expired on March 31. To renew yours for the 2022-2023 season or purchase one for the first time, visit on.IN.gov/INhuntfishor a local retailer.

Your participation helps the Division of Fish & Wildlife increase access, create healthier habitats, and provide more rewarding experiences for anglers across the state.

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