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USI Softball sweeps opening day of Spring Games

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Junior second baseman Rachel Martinez (Chicago, Illinois) went a combined 3-of-7 with a double, grand slam and six RBI as University of Southern Indiana Softball picked up a pair of wins in its opening day at The Spring Games.
 
Martinez had a walk-off, RBI-double as the Screaming Eagles rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat St. Cloud State University, 3-2, in eight innings in their opener. She hit a grand slam and had five RBI in the Eagles’ 6-2 win over the University of Central Missouri in their nightcap.
 
Sophomore outfielder Mackenzie Bedrick (Brownsburg, Indiana) was a blistering 7-of-8 at the plat with four runs scored and four stolen bases.
 
Bedrick had a hand in every run the Eagles scored in their win over St. Cloud State. She singled, stole second, stole third and scored on an error to give USI a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. She hit an RBI-double in the last half of the eighth inning to tie the contest at 2-2; then scored the game-winning run on Martinez’s double.
 
The Huskies (6-3) capitalized on the international tie-breaker in the top of the eighth inning to score a two-out run and take a 2-1 lead. USI took advantage of the international tie-breaker rule in the last part of the eighth inning to tie the score before Martinez ended the game with the RBI-double.
 
Senior pitcher Maddie Duncan (Lynnville, Indiana) earned the win in the circle after giving up an unearned run off one hit. Duncan (2-2) had three strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings of work.
 
Duncan came on in relief of freshman hurler Hailey Gotshall (Lucerne, Indiana), who allowed just one run off seven hits while fanning six batters in 5 2/3 innings of work.
 
A single and a pair of walks set Martinez up for her first-career grand slam in the top of the third inning against Central Missouri. Martinez, who hit her first home run of the year and fourth of her collegiate career, gave the Eagles a 4-1 lead over the Jennies with the blast.
 
The Eagles scored again in the fourth inning when Martinez singled to score Bedrick and give USI a commanding 5-1 lead.
 
Central Missouri (4-10) cut into USI’s cushion with a tally in the bottom of the fourth inning, but a solo home run by sophomore first baseman Lexi Fair(Greenwood, Indiana) to lead off the fifth inning quickly stole momentum away from the Jennies and staked USI to a 6-2 advantage.
 
Freshman pitcher Josie Newman (Indianapolis, Indiana) was credited with the win in a relief appearance after allowing just one hit and striking out six batters in 3 2/3 innings of work. She improves to 3-3 on the year.
 
Senior pitcher Katie Back (Indianapolis, Indiana) started the game and left with the lead after 3 1/3 innings of work but did not go the required four innings to get credit for the win. Back was solid, allowing just two runs and just one earned run.
 
USI returns to action Saturday at 8 a.m. (CST) when it takes on Winona State University in Winter Haven, Florida. The Eagles cap off their second day with a bout against No. 17 Minnesota State University-Mankato at 10:15 a.m.

Eagles upset #7 Trevecca Nazarene, 11-3

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball continued to roll against ranked teams, posting an 11-3 victory over seventh-ranked Trevecca Nazarene University Friday to start a three-game series at the USI Baseball Field. The Screaming Eagles are 6-1 to start the year, while Trevecca is 10-2 in 2022.   
 
The USI win broke Trevecca’s winning streak against the GLVC this spring. Nine of the 10 Trevecca’s wins this spring came against the GLVC’s Rockhurst University, Lewis University, and Truman State University.
 
USI grabbed a first inning lead, 1-0, when junior catcher Lucas McNew (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) doubled in senior shortstop Ethan Hunter (Terre Haute, Indiana) from second with one out. Hunter had reached on a walk and stole second to get into scoring position.
 
After the Trojans scored twice in the top of the second to take the lead, USI rebound to knot the game at 2-2 when sophomore second baseman Nolan Cook (Evansville, Indiana) doubled in sophomore third baseman Tyler Wheeler (Sellersburg, Indiana) from first.
 
The score would remain tied until the top of the fifth when Trevecca took a 3-2 lead on a wild pitch by senior right-hander Brice Stuteville (Rockport, Indiana). The Eagles rebounded with a five-run bottom half of the inning with the aid of a Trevecca error.
 
Hunter got the scoring started in the fifth, crossing the plate on a fielder’s choice. McNew brought in the second run of the frame on a throwing error before sophomore centerfielder Steven Molinet (Elberfeld, Indiana) knocked in a run on a single and Cook finished the scoring with a two-run single to left for a 7-3 lead.
 
The Eagles increased the margin to 11-3 with a four-run eighth. McNew struck again with a two-triple down the right field line before sophomore leftfielder Trent Robinson (Louisville, Kentucky) blasted a two-run shot over the centerfield wall to set the 11-3 final.
 
For the game at the plate, McNew, Robinson, and Cook led the way with three RBIs each in the victory.
 
On the mound, Stuteville (1-0) was nearly perfect for the Eagles in six-plus innings of relief work on the mound. The senior right-hander picked up his first win of the year by allowing one run on four hits and three walks in addition to striking out six batters.
 
Junior left-hander Sammy Barnett (Sellersburg, Indiana) finished the game for USI getting the final three outs of the ninth and stranding the bases loaded full of Trojans. USI junior right-hander Garrett Welch (New Castle, Indiana) made an abreviated start, only going the first two innings. Welch allowed two runs on three hits and a walk, while striking out two.
 

Otters ink deals with Sparks and Sensley for 2022

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters have signed pitcher Mitch Sparks and utility player Steven Sensley for the 2022 season.

Sparks, who resides in Portland, Mich., is a collegiate baseball product from Eastern Michigan University.

In two seasons from 2018-19, Sparks combined to go 7-5 with a 4.24 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 40 appearances and 80.2 innings. He walked only nine batters in those two seasons.

Prior to Eastern Michigan, Sparks pitched at Iowa Lakes Community College.

Sensley is from Baton Rouge, La. and brings with him four seasons of experience with the New York Yankees organization, who drafted him in the 12th round of the MLB June Amateur Draft out of Louisiana-Lafayette.

In those four seasons, most recently with the Hudson Valley Renegades of the Yankees’ High-A East affiliation, Sensley combined to hit .240 with 140 runs, 51 doubles, three triples, 44 home runs, and 129 RBIs. He also added 13 stolen bases.

In 2018 with the Charleston Riverdogs of the Single-A South Atlantic League, Sensley was an all-star and was named the team’s player of the year.

Before signing with the Yankees organization, Sensley was drafted two previous times in the 33rd round by the Minnesota Twins in 2013 out of high school and in the 38th round by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015 out of Louisiana State-Eunice, but he decided to finish out his collegiate career.

 

He spent his last two co

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Attorney General Todd Rokita investigates Massive 2021 T-Mobile Data Breach

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking all Hoosiers who believe they were impacted by the data breach announced by T-Mobile to take appropriate steps to protect their information from identity theft.

“Protecting and defending Hoosiers against invasive violations like this is an important part of our work. I am launching a detailed investigation into this breach and to determine whether T-Mobile had the appropriate safeguards in place to protect personal information,” said Attorney General Rokita.

On Aug. 17, 2021, T-Mobile reported a massive data breach compromising the sensitive personal information of millions of current, former and prospective T-Mobile customers. The breach impacted more than 53 million across the country. Among other categories of impacted information, millions had their names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license information compromised.

Recently, a large subset of the information compromised in the breach was for sale on the dark web — where cybercriminals can buy, sell and track personal information. Many individuals have since received alerts through various identity theft protection services informing them that their information was found online in connection with the breach, confirming that impacted individuals are at heightened risk for identity theft.

Attorney General Rokita is asking any Hoosiers impacted by the T-Mobile breach to take the following steps to protect themselves:

  • Monitor your credit. Credit monitoring services track your credit report and alert you whenever a change is made, such as a new account or a large purchase. Most services will notify you within 24 hours of any change to your credit report.
  • Consider placing a free credit freeze on your credit report. Identity thieves will not be able to open a new credit account in your name while the freeze is in place. You can place a credit freeze by contacting each of the three major credit bureaus:
  • Place a fraud alert on your credit report. A fraud alert tells lenders and creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before issuing credit. You can place a fraud alert by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
  • Contact Attorney General Rokita. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, visit in.gov/attorneygeneral or call us at 1-800-382-5516. For additional tips, you may also visit identitytheft.gov, a site maintained by the Federal Trade Commission.

Lt. Gov. Crouch, Treasurer Mitchell And IAC Celebrate 2022 Hoosier Women Artists

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STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2022) – Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Arts Commission hosted a reception to celebrate the 2022 Hoosier Women Artists exhibition at the Statehouse.

“It brings me joy to see the return of the Hoosier Women Artist exhibition,” Crouch said. “We received so many great submissions this year and numerous pieces are beyond incredible. I look forward to displaying these in my office throughout the next year. Our state is blessed with talented Hoosier women and I want them all to continue to share their artistic talents with others.”

The Hoosier Women Artists program was established in 2008 to celebrate the importance of the arts in Indiana’s communities and showcase the work of talented female artists throughout the state. The annual exhibition was announced in January, and today’s 44 honorees were selected out of more than 200 entries. The entries were judged by a panel of Indiana visual arts professionals and then selected for display by Crouch and Mitchell.

The panelists include:

  • Shelby Nower, Artist, Decatur;
  • Kassie Woodworth, Artist, Indianapolis;
  • and Torri Williams, Community Organizer, Marion.

“The artwork we receive every year provides a bit of happiness to all in my office. Art has a unique ability to draw people together in conversation,” Mitchell said. “I love the opportunity to showcase Indiana women artists in the Statehouse, and to give these talented Hoosiers well-deserved recognition and appreciation.”

The 44 pieces of artwork will be displayed in the following offices:

  • Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch;
  • Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell;
  • Secretary of State Holli Sullivan;
  • Auditor of State Tera Klutz;
  • Chief Justice Loretta Rush;
  • Secretary of Education Katie Jenner; and
  • Governor’s Residence in honor of the First Lady.

Photos from today’s event can be accessed here.

Below is a list of the selected artists.

First Name Last Name Displayed City Title
Amber Kalal AOS Fortville Leaves
Kat Schwedler AOS Indianapolis Female Cardinal
Ida Short CJ Rush Goshen And I’m Screaming Out
Mary Mitchell FL Indianapolis Peace
Sherry Stone FL Indianapolis Koi Pond I
Gail Woolever FL Wheatfield Nature’s Kaleidoscope (I Hope My Grandchildren See These in Nature)
Teresa Altemeyer LG Indianapolis The Union Preserved
Jillian Bridgeman LG Crown Point Her as Gray 
Tracy Burns LG Connersville Volution
Martina Celerin LG Bloomington The Key
Lynne Dunnavant LG Rosedale Twilight Harvest
Myndie Everling LG Kokomo Rhythm
Christel Gutelius LG Mecca Special Sycamore
Blythe Hager LG Indianapolis The Surly Bonds
Virginia Kramer LG Dillsboro USS LST 325 Morning Docking
Mary Mindiola LG Indianapolis Monument Circle, Market St.
Cynthia Mulvaney LG Greendale Speakman House: The Grand Lady
Kay Osborne LG Scottsburg Faithful Friends
Susan Ring LG Plymouth Farmer in Waiting
Lisa Sears LG Indianapolis Vote!
Kristina Oliver SOS Noblesville The Portrait
Angie Thieszen SOS Millersburg The Peony: Picturesque and Perishable
Eileen Misluk DOE Greenwood Weeds and Wishes
Lisa Schmitz DOE Indianapolis Flowers on Canvas
Anna Afshar TOS Indianapolis Winter Bouquet
Taylor Bamgbose TOS Indianapolis Becoming
Ellen Brenneman TOS South Bend Sandhill Cranes in Flight
Alicia Criswell TOS Lafayette Recantation
India Cruse-Griffin TOS Richmond Silver City
Mary Firtl TOS South Bend Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Penny French-Deal TOS North Manchester The Youngest Student
Suzanne Ginty TOS Roanoke Symphony
Karen Hallett-Rupp TOS Bloomington Red Flare
Alice Harpel TOS Crawfordsville Dover, IN Icon
Melissa Hauger TOS Indianapolis Seeds of Thought
Janel Hunt TOS Schererville They Made Happy Memories Together
Alana Judah TOS Orleans Frida and Dani
Moumita Mukherjee TOS Greenwood Four Stages of Life
Kelli Park TOS Franklin Blackford County Courthouse
Brenda Ramseier TOS Silver Lake A Walk of Contemplation
Carolyn Roth TOS Evansville River of Dreams
Aren Straiger TOS Carmel Growing Wild
Julia Sutton TOS Rochester Out of Time
Shirley Woolard TOS Indianapolis Woodland Garden

Submit Nominations For Governors Century, Half Century Awards

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Submit Nominations For Century, Half Century Awards
Indiana is home to many longstanding businesses that provide jobs, quality goods and services and support our communities.
Those in operation for 50 years or more are eligible to be recognized with a Governor’s Half Century or Century Business Award.

Click here to apply before the April 1 deadline.

Award recipients, which demonstrate a commitment to serving their communities, will receive a commemorative certificate and be recognized during a ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse. Before applying, be sure to check out these requirements.

For more information and to apply before the April 1 deadline, click here.

Northern Indiana Public Service Company To Clean Up Remaining Surface Contamination at the Town of Pines Superfund Site Under Federal Settlement

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WASHINGTON (March 4, 2022) Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) will clean up soil contamination at individual residences within the Town of Pines Groundwater Plume Superfund site in Porter County, Indiana, at an estimated cost of $11.8 million to resolve federal and state Superfund liability. The complaint, filed simultaneously with the consent decree, alleges that the company is liable for the cleanup of coal ash from its power generation facility that it distributed as landscaping fill in the Town of Pines and its vicinity. The soils contaminated by coal ash contain hazardous substances including arsenic, thallium and lead.

“This settlement requires NIPSCO to remove soil contaminated with coal ash from the utility’s power generation facility, and to monitor groundwater in and around the Town of Pines, Indiana,” said Acting Assistant Administrator Larry Starfield for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.

“This cleanup work will help protect residents from exposure to arsenic and other hazardous substances.”

“Today’s settlement requires NIPSCO to address the contamination it contributed to the Town of Pines Superfund site,” said Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. “This settlement is a critical step toward the remediation of the site and will minimize risks to owners of contaminated property and to the environment.”

“This settlement will help protect the environment and the health of people in northwest Indiana by cleaning up coal ash from residential properties,” said Administrator Debra Shore of EPA Region 5. “Removing contaminated soil and monitoring groundwater at the Town of Pines site is a vital part of this settlement with NIPSCO.”

“Hoosiers stand to benefit from NIPSCO’s commitment to reimburse taxpayers for public money spent during this lengthy process,” said Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. “They stand to benefit, as well, from the company’s pledge to finish the cleanup in the Town of Pines made necessary by disposal of its coal ash in residential areas. We must always work to protect Hoosiers and uphold the rule of law.”

“By entering into this settlement with EPA and the state, NIPSCO will complete the process of cleaning up and restoring residential yards impacted by the disposal of coal ash in the Town of Pines and ensure the safety of the drinking water supply by monitoring both drinking water and groundwater wells for potential contamination caused by the disposal,” said Commissioner Brian Rockensuess of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

The consent decree requires NIPSCO to identify residential soil contamination above clean up levels from its disposal of coal ash, excavate the contaminated soils, and transport excavated contaminated soil to a licensed waste disposal facility. NIPSCO is also required to restore excavated properties using clean backfill, implement restrictions at the excavated properties where necessary to prevent exposure to any remaining contamination that might be left at depth, and monitor residential drinking water wells, groundwater monitoring wells, surface water and sediments to ensure that the contamination has not migrated to those locations. The company will also reimburse EPA a large percentage of its past costs and pay all future costs incurred by EPA and the State of Indiana in overseeing the cleanup.

Four Indiana State Police Investigators Recognized by United States Secret Service

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(Indianapolis, IN)-This morning, four investigators from the Indiana State Police (ISP) received awards from the United States Secret Service (USSS) for their use of training received at the National Computer Forensic Institute (NCFI) in aiding in their complex and highly technical investigations.

The NCFI was opened in 2008 and is run the USSS and the Alabama Office of Prosecution Services.  Every year, the NCFI, through the USSS and its forensic partners conduct thousands of digital examinations.  In fiscal year 2021, nearly 122,000 examinations were conducted, of which 40% involved violent crime investigations to include homicide, robbery, rape and child exploitation.

NCFI has begun to ask USSS Field Offices around the country to submit nominations for cases in which NCFI partners have utilized their training to help solve a significant case.  Of the more than 70 cases submitted, the ISP were involved in two (2) of the 20 selected as NCFI Top Case Award recipients.

Acting Special Agent in Charge of the USSS Field Office in Indianapolis, Andrew Campion presented awards to the following ISP investigators:

  • Sergeant Chris Carter
  • Sergeant Patrick Deckard
  • Sergeant Thomas Egler
  • Detective Scott Stewart

“In recognition of our partnerships with Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) and the Indiana State Police through the National Computer Forensics Institute…thank you for your great work”, commented Campion

Pictured left to right:  ISP Superintendent Doug Carter, A/SAIC Andrew Campion, TSA Christian Ebel-Orr (USSS), Sgt. Chris Carter, Det. Scott Stewart, Sgt. Patrick Deckard and Sgt. Thomas Egler.

Castle Student Joins Rep. O’Brien At Statehouse

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STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2022) – Castle High School student Jenna Smith recently joined State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) at the Statehouse where she served as a page.

According to O’Brien, Smith toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse, helped staff with daily responsibilities and joined O’Brien on the House floor to witness the legislative process.

“I love watching students like Jenna take interest in local government,” O’Brien said. “She helped me this session by assisting with a variety of tasks on the House floor and was able to learn more about the legislative process.”

O’Brien said students between the ages of 13 and 18 should consider participating during the 2023 session.

 

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