Eagles Rally Past Hawks For Fourth Straight
Eagles Rally Past Hawks For Fourth Straight Win
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—Junior forward Hannah Haithcock (Washington Courthouse, Ohio) scored 16 of her career-high-tying 22 points in the second half as No. 22 University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball rallied from an 11-point first-half deficit to defeat visiting Rockhurst University, 80-71, Friday afternoon at Screaming Eagles Arena.
Haithcock went 6-of-9 (.667) from the field and 2-of-3 (.667) from behind the arc in the final 20 minutes as the Screaming Eagles shrugged off a slow start to earn their fourth straight win.
USI (16-3, 10-1 GLVC), which shot just 19.0 percent (4-21) from the field in the first quarter, trailed 21-10 midway through the first half and 40-32 at the intermission.
The Eagles used a 12-5 run to begin the third quarter and cut the Hawks’ advantage to just one point four minutes into the period. USI used a 6-0 run later in the third to briefly take a 54-53 lead, its first of the contest and went into the final 10 minutes in a 56-56 stalemate.
USI broke a 62-62 tie when freshman guard Vanessa Shafford (Linton, Indiana) connected on a three-pointer with just under six minutes to play. Stafford’s shot began what turned out to be an 18-5 run that left the Eagles with a 13-point lead with less than a minute to play in the contest.
Stafford scored six of her 15 points during the run, while Haithcock scored five points.
USI forced Rockhurst (10-8, 6-6 GLVC) into six fourth-quarter turnovers and held the Hawks to just 3-of-10 shooting in the final 10 minutes. The Hawks were just 1-of-4 (.250) from the field and 0-of-2 from three-point range during USI’s 18-5 run.
In addition to Haithcock and Shafford, both of whom came off the bench, the Eagles got a double-double from junior guard Addy Blackwell(Bloomington, Indiana), who finished with 12 points, four assists and a career-high 10 rebounds. Junior guard Tori Handley (Jeffersonville, Indiana) added 11 points and a career-high five steals.
Fifth-year senior guard Daly Sullivan led Rockhurst with a game-high 23 points, while sophomore guard/forward Keegan Sullivan added 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
USI returns to action Saturday at 1 p.m. when it hosts William Jewell College. The Cardinals (1-17, 0-12 GLVC) had their game against the University of Indianapolis Friday postponed due to inclement weather.
USI Board Of Trustees To Meet In Executive And Special Sessions Tomorrow At Noon
The University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees will meet in Executive and Special sessions on Monday, February 7, 2022, in Carter Hall, located in the University Center. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss the potential application to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for reclassification from Division II to Division I athletics at the University of Southern Indiana.
Regardless of the outcome of the Board of Trustee meeting, a press conference will follow in room UC 226-227adjacent to Carter Hall in UC West. Available for comment will be USI President Ronald S. Rochon, USI Board of Trustees Chair Ronald Romain, and USI Athletic Director Jon Mark Hall. All questions should be held for the press conference.
In order to provide physical distancing and practice current safety protocols, in-person audience attendance will be limited in Carter Hall. A designated area for media has been reserved. The Special Session public meeting at 1 p.m. will also be live-streamed.
Attorney General Todd Rokita Throws Punch At President Joe Biden’s Vaccine Mandates
Attorney General Todd Rokita today continued his fight against President Joe Biden’s unlawful vaccine mandates with an amended complaint challenging a federal rule that all health care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work at facilities treating Medicare or Medicaid patients.
“Unlike the leftists controlling much of the federal government, Hoosiers believe in personal liberty,†Attorney General Rokita said. “We believe the government should respect our ability to make our own health decisions in consultation with our doctors. And I will keep doing everything in my power to defend Hoosiers’ rights against oppressive overreach by Washington elitists.â€
In today’s action, 16 states joined together to file a second amended lawsuit challenging the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandate. Attorney General Rokita and other attorneys general already have won court victories against three other Biden vaccine mandates.
Forcing nearly everyone who works in any capacity in the health care setting to choose between their jobs and personal liberty has contributed to a labor shortage in health care, the lawsuit notes.
As amended, the lawsuit also now addresses recent CMS guidance making clear that the states themselves, not the federal government, are expected to bear responsibility for implementing the misguided mandate.
Besides infringing on individual liberties and burdening states, the CMS rule directly contravenes Indiana state law by requiring certain state employees to be vaccinated as a condition for their state employment. Indiana law expressly prohibits state or local units of government from issuing or requiring proof of immunization status.
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting
 AGENDA  Of The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners  February 8, 2022Â
Meeting At 3:00 PM In Room 301, Civic Center ComplexÂ
1. Call to OrderÂ
2. AttendanceÂ
3. Pledge of AllegianceÂ
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- 4. Action Items a. Health Department i. COVID-19 UpdateÂ
- b. Old Courthouse Foundation, Inc. Amended By-LawsÂ
- c. 2022 Kronos Time Keeping Support Services ContractÂ
- d. Nyhart Service Agreement – 2 Year RenewalÂ
- e. Vanderburgh County Treatment Court Contract Renewals for Home Verification Officers i. Dion WingerterÂ
- ii. John HelfrichÂ
- iii. Ryan BarrettÂ
- iv. Troy HardinÂ
- f. Old National Events Plaza Waiver for County Department ActivityÂ
- g. An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 17.26 Signs of the Vanderburgh County CodeÂ
- h. Indiana Gaming Commission Letter – Coliseum BingoÂ
- i. County Engineer i. Request to Award VC22-01-01 Milling and Resurfacing of County Roads to E&B Paving for $1,284,340.50.Â
- ii. Change Order #1 for Kansas Road Phase 2 – Increase of $40,750.80Â
- iii. Oak Hill Road Right of Way Offers 1. Parcel 14 – Wolff a. $3,850.00Â
- 2. Parcel 19 – Thomas a. $155,000.00Â
- 3. Parcel 28 – Miley a. $36,050.00Â
- 4. Parcel 37 – Deweese a. $22,600.00Â
- 5. Parcel 38 – Lochmueller a. $1,175.00Â
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- j. Board Appointments i. Advisory Board on Disability Services 1. Brian LiivakÂ
- ii. Commission on Homelessness in Vanderburgh County 1. Ben ShouldersÂ
- iii. Community Corrections Complex Advisory Board 1. Jodi UebelhackÂ
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- 2. Dee LewisÂ
- 3. Stephanie PowellÂ
- 4. Stephanie TerryÂ
- 5. Cherie WoodÂ
- 6. Heather WoodsÂ
- 7. Jay DickersonÂ
- 8. Kevin GrovesÂ
- 9. Chris KieferÂ
- 10. Claire WillÂ
- 11. Stephen BrownÂ
- 12. Alyssa NilssenÂ
- a. Highway Department – Scot WichserÂ
- b. Purdue Extension – Dr. Meagan BrothersÂ
- a. Approval of January 25th Board of Commissioners Meeting MinutesÂ
- b. Employment ChangesÂ
- c. County Auditor i. Claims Voucher Reports 1. 01/24/2022-01/28/2022Â
- 2. 01/31/2022-02/04/2022Â
- ii. Permission to Advertise the 2021 Statement of Receipts & Expenditures Legal AdÂ
- d. County Engineer Report & ClaimsÂ
- e. County Treasurer i. Inkeepers Tax ReportÂ
- ii. December 2021 Monthly ReportÂ
- f. Old National Events Plaza i. Waiver Request – Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau Monthly Board MeetingsÂ
- ii. Surplus RequestÂ
- g. 2022 Township Standards and Guidelines i. Armstrong TownshipÂ
- ii. Knight TownshipÂ
- iii. Scott TownshipÂ
- iv. Union TownshipÂ
- h. County Council Surplus RequestÂ
- i. Sheriff’s Office Surplus RequestÂ
- j. Building Authority Surplus RequestÂ
- k. ARP Appropriation Request – 3 Sewer ProjectsÂ
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5. Department Head ReportsÂ
6. New BusinessÂ
7. Old BusinessÂ
8. Consent ItemsÂ
9. Public CommentÂ
10. AdjournmentÂ
Broad Tax-Cut Package Would Help Hoosiers Businesses
by STATE REPRESENTATIVE Wendy McNamara
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Recently, I joined my fellow House lawmakers to pass a responsible and sweeping tax-cut package that could put over $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers’ pockets. The state’s budget reserves are expected to hit a record $5 billion at the end of fiscal year 2022. If House Bill 1002 becomes law, it would be the largest tax cut in state history. House Bill 1002, which I supported, would deliver direct relief to working Hoosiers by phasing down the state’s individual income tax. Hoosiers would also pay less on their monthly utility bills with the elimination of the Utility Receipts Tax.
To encourage new investments, the legislation would lower Indiana’s business personal property taxes while ensuring homeowners and schools aren’t negatively impacted by the reduction in revenue. About 4.3 million Hoosier taxpayers are set to receive a $125 refund after they file their taxes in 2022 due to higher-than-expected state revenue numbers during the 2021 fiscal year. The bill would help streamline this process and ensure about another 900,000 taxpayers also receive a refund. Indiana has paid down well over $1 billion in debt over the last year alone, and now we have an opportunity to do what’s right by taxpayers and pass this responsible tax-cut package. House Bill 1002 is now in the Senate for further consideration.
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Board of School Trustees Of The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting
 The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet for the regularly scheduled Board meeting Monday, February 7, 2022 at 5:30 PM in the Board Room of the EVSC Administration Building located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Seating will be limited to allow for appropriate social distancing.
As always, Board meetings can also be observed by tuning to EVSC’s radio station, 90.7 WPSR or live streamed online at https://www.wpsrhd.com/.Â
Prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting, three members of the Board, along with district administrators, will hold a Town Hall beginning at 5:00 PM. This Town Hall is for Vanderburgh County residents to speak directly with Board members in attendance about issues involving EVSC schools.
The Town Hall will be the process utilized to receive Public Comment. The Town Hall will be held in the Technology and Innovation Center located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Members of the public who would like to attend the Town Hall should register by completing the Town Hall Registration Form located on our website at district.evscschools.com.Â
FOOTNOTE: Starting in July the Town Hall conversation between District Administers and three (3) school members will cease to be practice of EVSC because the Indiana State Legislature just passed a new state law that will require EVSC to allow parents, teachers and other interested individuals to be able to publicly address the board directly in an open meeting.
We are also hearing that small group of individual will be requesting that the administration of the EVSC to provide advance written copies of the agenda of the impending school board meeting.
Otters Pitcher Scott Signed By Blue Jays
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters have announced that starting pitcher Braden Scott has been signed by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Scott, from Clinton, Ind., and a former Indiana University product, signed and joined the Otters for his first professional baseball season in 2021.
“Last year was the first year that I had gotten to start since I was in junior college, so being able to find that part of my game again was very big for me, and I was able to show how successful I can be in that setting,†Scott said. “I plan to take the experiences that I learned from the season and from all the help that I got from guys in our starting rotation, in the bullpen, from the rest of our roster, and coaching staff to try to be as successful as I can be with the Blue Jays.â€
“All I’ve ever wanted was an opportunity to prove that I belong in this game, and that’s what I plan to do when I get down there, show exactly what I can do and what I can bring to an organization.â€
The left-hander went 8-4 with a 2.72 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 14 starts and 89.1 innings pitched in 2021 for the Otters.
“The first time I saw Braden pitch, I knew he had a chance to do great things,†Otters pitching coach Max Peterson said. “One of the most competitive pitchers I’ve ever watched, didn’t matter how he felt or what kind of stuff he had that day, he was going to give you everything he had. We couldn’t be happier for him, he earned it.â€
Scott finished the 2021 season winning his last two starts, combining to go 14 innings with 21 strikeouts, and allowing only one earned run.
He had four starts with 10 or more strikeouts – two with 10 and two with 12.
“We are very happy for Braden getting this opportunity with the Blue Jays,†Otters manager Andy McCauley said. “He certainly deserves it, and we wish him the best of luck with the Blue Jays organization.â€
In his career with the Indiana Hoosiers, Scott posted a 3.25 ERA in 55.1 innings and 39 appearances, racking up 81 strikeouts.
Otters hitting coach Bobby Segal, also an alumnus of the Indiana University baseball program, stated, “Braden was awesome for us this past summer in Evansville. I had no doubts the former IU lefty was going to get a call from an affiliated club, just a matter of time.â€
“I’d like to thank Andy, Max, my teammates, everyone within the Otters organization, and the Otters fans for their help and support throughout all of last season,†Scott added.
Scott is the second Otters player from the 2021 season to be signed to an affiliated organization. Left-handed starting pitcher Dalton Stambaugh was signed by the Chicago Cubs organization in June 2021.
Scott is the first Otter to sign with the Blue Jays organization since shortstop Scott Heying in 1998.
The Otters have sent 83 players to affiliated organizations out of Evansville.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions.
The Otters play all home games at historic Bosse Field, located at 23 Don Mattingly Way in Evansville, Ind. Stay up to date with the Evansville Otters by visiting evansvilleotters.com, or follow the Otters on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Apply Now: New Indiana Body Camera Grant Program
| Applications are now being accepted for the new Indiana Local Body Camera Grant (ILBC) managed by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
The ILBC program provides matching grants to city, town and county law enforcement agencies to support the purchase of body-worn cameras. The matching grant funds may be used only for the purchase of body-worn cameras and may not be used to purchase video storage equipment or services. Only one ILBC grant application will be allowed from each law enforcement agency. The ILBC program targets two priority funding areas:
The application period is now open. All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. ET on Feb. 18, 2022. |