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No. 3/3 Hoosiers Set to Compete in Midseason Meet

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No. 3/3 Hoosiers Set to Compete in Midseason Meet

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Members of the No. 3/3 Indiana swimming and diving program will look to earn postseason cuts and post top times nationally this weekend at the Ohio State Invitational, Thursday through Saturday (Nov. 21-23) inside the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on the campus of the Ohio State University.

MEET INFO

Thursday, Nov. 21 – Saturday, Nov. 23

Thursday Prelims: 9:30 a.m. ET; Finals: 5:30 p.m. ET

Friday Prelims: 9:30 a.m. ET; Finals: 5:30 p.m. ET

Saturday Prelims: 8 a.m. ET; Finals 3 p.m. ET

McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion • Columbus, Ohio

Opponents: No. 10/15 Ohio State, No. 9/7 Louisville, RV/NR Penn State, Cincinnati, Yale, No. 24 UCLA (women), Notre Dame (women), Rutgers (diving)

Live Results (Swimming): https://bit.ly/3G1upIB

Live Results (Diving): divemeets.com

Live Stream: bigtenplus.com

OF NOTE…

HOOSIERS OWN TOP TIMES NATIONALLY

Through two meets, Indiana swimmers have posted some of the best times in the nation. On the men’s side, junior Owen McDonald and freshman Miroslav Knedla have each recorded top-five times in three different events – McDonald in the 200 back (1:38.13), 200 IM (1:41.25) and 400 IM (3:41.69) and Knedla in the 100 back (45.27), 200 back (1:39.88) and 200 IM (1:43.05).

Junior Zalán Sárkány owns the third-best times in both the 500 free (4:12.56) and 1,000 free (8:39.44). IU is once again a leader in the breaststroke – in the 200 breast, seniors Jassen Yep (1:51.94) have top-three times, and graduate Brian Benzing’s 51.66 100 breast ranks No. 4 nationally.

On the women’s side, sophomore Miranda Grana owns the No. 2 time in the 200 back (1:50.50), and senior Anna Peplowski ranks No. 5 in the 200 free (1:43.48).

Mother Arrested After Infant Found with Severe Injuries

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Last evening, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1500 block of S. Kentucky Avenue in response to a report of an unresponsive child. When first responders arrived, the child was immediately transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response (AMR).

Upon examination by medical staff, the child was found to have sustained severe head injuries,

including bleeding and swelling that required emergency surgery to relieve pressure on the brain. Additional bruising was noted on the child’s forehead, behind both ears, on the arms, stomach, and buttocks.

During an interview at the Evansville Police Department (EPD) headquarters, the child’s mother, Alexandrea G. Ring, 20, explained that earlier in the day, around 2:00 p.m., her daughter had soiled her clothes due to a poorly fitting diaper. After changing the child, Ring reported that the child began to cry; Ring stated that she “couldn’t handle the crying” and that it “set her off.” Ring further described an incident in which she held the child over a Pack ‘n Play and “threw her in it.” Ring, who is 30 weeks pregnant, later altered her account, claiming that her large belly prevented her from placing the victim in the Pack ‘n Play properly, and that she accidentally dropped the child. She also explained that after lifting the victim, she sat her on the floor, where the child fell face-first into a cabinet, striking her head on a metal piece, which she claimed caused the bruising to the victim’s forehead.

Despite the child showing signs of lethargy and falling in and out of consciousness, Ring did not call 9- 1-1 until approximately 5:23 p.m. when her boyfriend returned home from work. Ring contacted her boyfriend earlier to express concern about the victim’s condition but failed to seek medical help until later.

Ring has been arrested and charged with two level three felonies, including:

1. Domestic Battery – Adult Against a Family Member < 14

2. Neglect of a Dependent

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IS IT TRUE? November 21, 2024

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We hope today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address rationally and responsibly.

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IS IT TRUE that true political party leaders invest their time empowering the grassroots while party bosses waste their time protecting their power?

IS IT TRUE that Mayor Stephanie Terry has allocated over half a million dollars to address the problem of blighted neighborhoods? …that several Evansville neighborhoods would benefit from demolishing dilapidated buildings and major clean-up projects? …that if the mayor wants to have an impact, she needs to look no further than the 13 acres of blighted land at the site of the Morton Avenue Warehouse fire? …that the city has ignored the dangerous conditions on Morton Avenue without requiring the site to be secured?

IS IT TRUE that the city is allowing another unsafe blight to exist where the mattress factory burned down? …that business owners and residents near these fire sites would appreciate hearing how the mayor is going to deal with their blight?

IS IT TRUE that $35 million in federal financial aid was given to USI students in the 2023-2024 academic year?

Attorney General Todd Rokita tells Tyson Foods to answer tough questions on employment of illegal aliens

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Attorney General Todd Rokita tells Tyson Foods to answer tough questions on employment of illegal aliens

AG Rokita says growing issue in Logansport is unfair to Hoosiers

Amid reported concerns about a largescale influx of illegal aliens and “legal migrants” into local communities, Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that his office has sent a civil investigative demand (CID) to the Tyson Foods in Logansport seeking information related to human labor trafficking.

The CID states Attorney General Rokita’s office has reasonable cause to believe that Tyson Foods may be in possession, custody, or control of documentary materials or may have knowledge of facts that are relevant to an investigation being conducted concerning human labor trafficking and indecent nuisances.

“The vast number of additional people coming into our communities is alarming, and that’s just from the standpoint of seeing the staggering number of resources being put towards this fight – Every. Single. Day,” Attorney General Rokita said. “When you have an open border and an influx of people coming over illegally by the millions, we can’t have companies incentivizing this criminal behavior by offering jobs for cheap labor. It’s not fair to those looking for employment or to our law enforcement, local hospitals and healthcare facilities, taxpayers that fund these services, and our housing and labor markets. We will continue looking into this growing issue.”

Attorney General Rokita said his investigation is focused on the coordinated efforts among international and local nonprofit “refugee resettlement” organizations and employers, like Tyson Foods, to bring large numbers of migrants to Indiana.

On November 9, 2024, Attorney General Rokita announced he sent CIDs to Cass County Health Department, Logansport Community School Corp., Berry Global Group Inc., Tent Partnership for Refugees, God is Good, and Jackson County Industrial Development Corp. over this same growing issue.

Attorney General Rokita’s office is conducting these investigations pursuant to its authority under Indiana’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act and indecent nuisance statute.

According to the CID, Tyson Foods must respond in writing by December 4, 2024.

Mayor Terry Announces New Program to Fight Blight in Evansville Neighborhoods

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Mayor Stephanie Terry announced the launch of the Fight Blight program, aimed at identifying and rehabilitating blighted properties throughout Evansville – and asked for the public’s help in the program’s first phase.

“We have a number of properties across Evansville that are vacant, abandoned, or in other ways beyond repair,” Mayor Terry said. “Fight Blight is aimed at identifying those properties and either rehabilitating or re-developing as many as possible, so that we remove these hazardous eyesores from our neighborhoods and bring them back as safe, stable homes or businesses that residents are proud to have in their neighborhoods.”

Earlier this year, during the budget process, Mayor Terry announced plans to allocate $550,000 in American Rescue Plan Act interest funds to blight removal. The first phase of Fight Blight will utilize some of those funds to raze 23 properties that the Building Commission already has slated for demolition, but ran out of funding to take down in 2024.

Over the course of 2025, city officials expect to be able to use those funds raze at least 150 structures – nearly three times as many as will be razed in 2024.

At the same time, Mayor Terry is asking residents to help create a database of blighted properties in the community. If there is a property in your neighborhood that is vacant, abandoned, boarded up, or that otherwise “exhibits objectively determinable signs of deterioration sufficient to constitute a threat to human health, safety, and public welfare,” please email the property’s address – along with the condition of the house and, if you are able, a photograph – to blight@evansville.in.gov. This will get the property into the city’s database, and begin the process of inspecting it and determining if it meets the qualifications of a blighted property.

“The first step in solving any problem is having a thorough understanding of the problem,” Mayor Terry said. “We’re asking the public to help us identify as many blighted properties as possible to help ensure we have a full grasp of the scope of this issue, which will allow us to move forward with a strategic and intentional effort to remediate the blight in our community – which is a critical element in our neighborhood revitalization efforts.”

Once city officials have had the opportunity to inspect the identified properties, those properties that meet the qualifications for either demolition or rehabilitation through Fight Blight will be prioritized based on their condition, as well as by their location. Properties in the worst condition, as well as clusters of properties that, when added together, can make a significant impact on a neighborhood, will be first in line for possible remediation.

So while not all properties identified will be able to see immediate cleanup, city officials will use the ARPA interest funds, as well as additional funds budgeted in 2025 for the Land Bank and for land acquisition, to make as large an impact as possible.

“This isn’t a problem we’ll solve in one year, or even two or three,” Mayor Terry said. “But we are committed to neighborhood revitalization, and these properties – along with being a drain on their neighborhoods – are dangers to anyone who enters, including police who may have enter due to criminal activity or firefighters battling a structure fire.

“They also represent uncollected property tax dollars, which could be invested back into our community.”

Moore named Otters’ new General Manager

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Brycen Moore

Moore named Otters’ new General Manager

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters are excited to announce the promotion of Brycen Moore as the 8th General Manager in team history.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity that Mr. Stanley and Mr. Bussing have given me,” Moore said. “I couldn’t be more excited about the future of the Evansville Otters. We have such a fantastic staff in place and giving back to the community in which I grew up is such a special privilege to me.”

At 24 years old, Moore is the youngest General Manager in the Otters’ history. He will oversee all day-to-day operations of the Otters, including all baseball and non-baseball events held at historic Bosse Field.

“The Otters operation with multiple events has grown in complexity and we are fortunate to have Brycen overseeing our operations,” Otters’ Owner Bill Bussing said.

Moore served as a group sales intern in 2021 before stepping up to Assistant Director of Operations in 2022. In 2023, Moore was added to the full-time staff as the Director of Operations and Food & Beverage. While also overseeing operations, Moore was named an Assistant General Manager ahead of the 2024 season.

“We are thrilled to have Brycen in this critical role,” Otters’ Team President John Stanley said.

Moore, a native of Newburgh, IN, has always had deep ties to sports. While attending Castle High School, he participated in football, basketball and golf. Despite his athletic success, Moore was also a National Honor Society member at Castle and received academic, athletic, and leadership awards during his high school career.

Following high school, Moore attended Indiana University, where he was a Dean’s List member, earning his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management while also earning a minor in business.

The Evansville Otters are excited to welcome fans back to Bosse Field in 2025 for the 30th season of Otters baseball! More information on the upcoming season schedule is available here.

Season ticket and group ticket packages are on sale now. Call (812) 435-8686 for more information. Individual game tickets will go on sale in the Spring.

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.

For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call (812) 435-8686.

Bulls, Bands, and Barrels Returns to Evansville

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Bulls, Bands, and Barrels Returns to Evansville
Gavin Adcock, Treaty Oak Revival, Ella Langley, Muscadine Bloodline
Sam Barber, Ole 60 & More
Tickets On Sale Friday, November 22, 2024

(Birmingham, AL) — November 19, 2024: The Bulls, Bands, and Barrels (BBB), the premier fusion of western sports and country music entertainment, is back for its highly anticipated 2025 tour. Combining the thrill of elite bull riding and barrel racing with electrifying live music performances, BBB is set to deliver unforgettable nights across the U.S. The tour kicks off January 11 at the Ford Center in Evansville, IN, and features an impressive lineup of country music talent including Gavin Adcock, Treaty Oak Revival, Ella Langley, Muscadine Bloodline, Sam Barber, Ole 60, Alexandra Kay, Bayker Blankenship, Kolby Cooper, Hudson Westbrook, and others to be announced.

Each stop on the tour will offer a unique experience, with musical lineups varying by city to ensure fans across the nation enjoy diverse and exciting performances. From rising stars to established favorites, BBB has earned a reputation for hosting artists who are shaping the future of country music. Additional dates and performers will be announced later in 2025, keeping the excitement building throughout the year.

Audiences can expect a high-energy blend of western sports, kicking off with elite bull riders facing the toughest bulls in pursuit of the coveted 8-second buzzer. The action continues with skilled cowgirls competing in fast-paced barrel racing, demonstrating speed and precision in every turn. Freestyle bullfighting adds an extra layer of adrenaline, as athletes square off against powerful bulls in a test of strategy and endurance.

Fans can elevate their experience with the exclusive “Behind the Chutes Experience,” a $110 VIP add-on offering behind-the-scenes access, standing pit privileges near the stage, merchandise vouchers, and a private VIP entrance with bar access.

Tickets for Bulls, Bands, and Barrels 2025 start at just $28.99, with a $5 increase on the day of the event. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Friday, November 22, at BullsBandsAndBarrels.com. For a complete list of tour dates, updates, and additional information, visit the website or follow BBB on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

2025 Tour Dates and Lineups:
January 11 – Ford Center, Evansville, IN (Gavin Adcock, Alexandra Kay)
January 18 – Marshall Health Arena, Huntington, WV (Gavin Adcock, Bayker Blankenship)
January 25 – Gas South Arena, Duluth, GA (Gavin Adcock, Logan Crosby)
February 1 – Alliant Energy Arena, Cedar Rapids, IA (Treaty Oak Revival, Kolby Cooper)
February 8 – Brookshire Grocery Arena, Bossier City, LA (Gavin Adcock, Hudson Westbrook)
February 16 – Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena, Lexington, KY (Sam Barber, Ella Langley)
February 22 – Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI (Muscadine Bloodline, TBA)
March 1 – Jacksonville Equestrian Center, Jacksonville, FL (Ole 60, Hudson Westbrook)

Proudly presented nationally by Boot Barn and Blue Otter Polarized; Bulls, Bands, and Barrels 2025 promises a year filled with thrilling competition, show-stopping music, and unforgettable memories. With more dates and artists to be announced, BBB is set to dominate the western sports and live entertainment scene once again. Secure your tickets early to be part of the action!

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About Bulls, Bands and Barrels (BBB)
Bulls, Bands and Barrels is a premier western sports competition and entertainment tour featuring bull riding, barrel racing, bullfighting and up and coming national country music artists. “This Ain’t Your Grandpappy’s Rodeo,” the trademark BBB slogan, encapsulates the spirit of the BBB experience. This professionally produced tour brings top talent in western sports and country music to fans throughout the southeast and beyond. Bull riding and barrel racing, long considered standard rodeo events for a variety of western sports organizations, come to life and are showcased in a brand new way on the Bulls, Bands and Barrels tour. Bull riding, often referenced as the most popular of event offerings at rodeos, makes up one third of the western sports component of BBB. Barrel racing, another of the top two competitions in rodeo, is one of the most unique events in the rodeo world, truly one of the fastest and makes up a third of the BBB event as well. The final component, freestyle bullfighting, showcases top talent in bullfighting competition when bullfighter and bull meet mano a mano for 90 seconds where, in the end, only one can be the victor. Each event on the Bulls, Bands and Barrels tour is a two-hour fast paced extravaganza set in a country music festival environment. The entire Bulls, Bands and Barrels Tour features top level talent in each western emphasis while also providing top entertainment talent as a unique bonus for fans to enjoy an all in one, four events on one affordable family priced ticket, experience. Bulls, Bands and Barrels is co-produced by Summit Entertainment and Peachtree Entertainment.

About Summit Entertainment
Founded in 2021 by Hunter Price, Summit Entertainment Company specializes in high-quality production and unforgettable festival experiences, primarily catering to family audiences and fans of country music. Known for its innovative approach and approachable style, Summit is the brain trust behind Bulls, Bands, and Barrels—the hottest western sports tour in the country. With a focus on creating memorable entertainment that brings communities together, Summit Entertainment Company continues to push boundaries in the production and festival scene, delivering experiences that resonate with audiences of all ages.

About Peachtree Entertainment

Peachtree Entertainment is a nationally acclaimed concert promoter committed to spotlighting rising talent. With over 15 years of expertise in the music industry, Peachtree Entertainment has earned its reputation as a leader and innovator in live music. As pioneers in identifying and nurturing new talent, Peachtree Entertainment has played a key role in launching the touring careers of artists like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, Gavin Adcock, and many more. Beyond tours, Peachtree’s outdoor event portfolio features iconic gatherings such as Rock The South, Rock The Country, Live At The Station, Bulls Bands and Barrels, among many others.

 

Peachtree Entertainment is a joint venture with LiveCo, a leading private equity-backed entertainment company producing over 3,000 live shows annually across multiple genres. Together, they contribute to shaping the live entertainment landscape, delivering unforgettable experiences nationwide and internationally.

 

Peachtree Entertainment remains dedicated to shaping the national country music scene, continuing its legacy of significant influence and success. To learn more information about Peachtree Entertainment tours and events, click here, or follow on Instagram or Facebook.

 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Tricia Smith
Marketing Communications Director
Bulls, Bands, and Barrels
614-270-4172
TSMITH_101@yahoo.com 

Follow Bulls, Bands, and Barrels on social media for the latest news, event dates, and announcements.

 

 

 

Free Citizenship Preparation Class to Begin in January at Ivy Tech

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Free Citizenship Preparation Class to Begin in January at Ivy Tech

Ivy Tech Community College Evansville will offer a free Citizenship Preparation
Class beginning in January 2025. Registration is now open.

The 12-week program will meet at Ivy Tech, at 3501 N. First Avenue on Mondays, from 6-7 p.m. beginning on January 13.

The program is open to legal permanent residents who are ready to pursue citizenship. The
course will cover U.S. civics, reading and writing portions of the Citizenship test and practice interviews. The program will be offered through Sagrario’s Joy, a local network of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of immigrants from all nations.

The class is made possible through a donation by Circle of Ivy, a female philanthropy for Ivy Tech. It is offered through the non-credit programming of Ivy+ Carer Link. To learn more or to sign up for this free preparation class go to link.ivytech.edu/EVcareerlink or call 812-492-0163.

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