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No. 15 Indiana in 16th Place After Two Days of Competition Fowler Earns First Team All-America Honors

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The No. 15-ranked Indiana University women’s swimming and diving team sits in 16th place with 30 total team points after the first two nights of finals at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.

 

200 FREESTYLE RELAY

The 200 Freestyle Relay team consisting of sophomore Ashley Turak, senior Laurel Eiber, senior Abby Kirkpatrick, and freshman Elizabeth Broshears finished 18th with a time of 1:29.51.

 

Turak hit 22.07 as the leadoff leg for the eighth-fastest relay team in Hoosier history.

 

1-METER DIVE

Freshman Anne Fowler finished sixth overall in the Championship Final of the 1-Meter Dive with a score of 318.65. She topped 50 points on all six of her dives in the final round, including two dives over 55 points. Fowler earned First Team All-America honors for her podium finish. She is the first IU freshman diver to nab first-team honors since Jessica Parratto accomplished the feat in 2015.

 

Freshman Tarrin Gilliland finished 12th overall out of the Consolation Final with a score of 290.50. Gilliland hit five of her six dives over 45 points and registered 50-point dives in each of her first two attempts. She earned Honorable Mention All-America honors for her efforts.

 

PRELIM RESULTS

200 FREESTYLE RELAY

  1. Ashley Turak, Laurel Eiber, Abby Kirkpatrick, Elizabeth Broshears – 1:29.51

 

1-METER DIVE

  1. Anne Fowler – 318.65 (First Team All-America)
  2. Tarrin Gilliland – 290.50 (Honorable Mention All-America)

 

The 2021 NCAA Championships will continue with Hoosier representation on Friday morning with preliminary action in the 400 IM, 100 Butterfly, 200 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, 100 Backstroke, and 3-Meter Dive at 10 a.m. ET.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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Otters unveil new logo branding

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The Evansville Otters unveiled a collection of newly designed logos Tuesday, giving the baseball team a fresh, rebranded look heading into the 2021 Frontier League championship season.

 

The Otters franchise announced its logo rebranding Tuesday afternoon at the Old National Bank building along Riverside Dr. in Downtown Evansville.

 

“This is an exciting time for the Otters franchise, coming off our 25th anniversary in 2019, Bosse Field’s renovations in 2020, and now, new branding heading into the Otters’ return to the field in 2021,” Otters president John Stanley stated. “Now seemed like the perfect time to refresh some things.”

 

The new primary logo features updated, brighter color variations of the Otters’ traditional red and blue scheme, while also adding a light, watery blue and a warm, white hide.

 

The main logo also introduced a new typography, showcasing an emphasis on “Evansville” in the visual to signify the dedication to community and local team pride. Plus, the wordmarks present a contemporary, custom script that pays homage to baseball’s classic typeface.

 

The otter mascot in the team logo also received an updated look, displaying a serious game face, but with soft curves and a two-dimensional style to make him friendly and fun – in the true spirit of an otter.

 

“The biggest differences with our new logo are that it is brighter and has more contrast, the lines are not as harsh and are smoother, and of course, our new Otter,” Otters director of communications Preston Leinenbach said. “We feel our fans will connect more with this otter mascot logo. Plus, the Evansville script represents our goal to illustrate that the Otters are Evansville’s professional baseball team.”

 

The Otters also revealed new secondary wordmarks, “E” insignias, and an alternate sub logo.

 

The Otters stated the franchise set out to develop a new brand that would respectfully honor Evansville’s baseball history. The club also wanted to communicate the values that are important to the organization: providing affordable, safe fun for every demographic, representing the city of Evansville, and reflecting the organization’s priority of the community.

 

“Evansville has over 100 years’ worth of baseball history, and we believe this new logo celebrates that history, while also reflecting that the Otters are Evansville’s team,” Otters general manager Travis Painter said.

 

The franchise said the unveiling of rebranded uniforms will take place in May during Spring Training and will officially debut on Opening Day May 27 on the road against the Schaumburg Boomers.

 

The Otters will host their home opener at Bosse Field to debut the home uniforms in game action on June 1 against the Gateway Grizzlies.

 

“2021 is going to be a big, exciting season for the Otters, in addition to starting a new era for the Frontier League with 16 teams,” Stanley said. “We cannot wait to see everyone at the ballpark this summer!”

 

Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Otters front office or by calling (812) 435-8686.

 

You will not want to miss what is new in 2021 at Bosse Field with the Evansville Otters, a member of the largest, independent professional league in North America!

 

 Todd Rokita Responds To Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan

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 Todd Rokita Responds To Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita said today that opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan represents an important step toward making sure Hoosiers impacted by the devastating opioid epidemic receive the resources necessary to recover from the ongoing crisis.

“Thousands of Hoosiers have lost their lives to opioid overdoses in the last several years, and I am encouraged that this plan will lead to much-needed and long-overdue aid for our citizens,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The opioid epidemic continues to plague our great state, and I will do all I can to see that this plan helps end our citizens’ suffering.”

On Tuesday, Purdue Pharma filed its bankruptcy plan for consideration before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The $7 billion proposal is a combination of company assets and a guaranteed $4.275 billion from the Sackler family – a contribution almost 50% greater than what the family offered two years ago.

The terms also sever the Sacklers’ control and ownership of Purdue Pharma, effectively removing them from any involvement in U.S. opioid sales. Furthermore, the plan states that Purdue Pharma’s assets will be transferred to a new company, which will emerge from the bankruptcy with an independent board of directors and oversight by a court-appointed monitor.

While the proposed plan is an important first step, Attorney General Rokita promised to continue negotiating with Purdue Pharma, along with other states, to achieve the best possible solution for Hoosiers.

“When I ran for attorney general, I pledged to relentlessly protect Hoosiers. I will uphold this commitment and work with Purdue Pharma until we reach a deal that will help all Hoosiers move forward from this crisis,” Attorney General Rokita said.

In February, Attorney General Rokita announced that Indiana will receive more than $12.5 million as part of a multistate settlement with McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s largest consulting firms. The firm contributed to the opioid epidemic by selling aggressive marketing schemes and consulting services to opioid manufacturers, including Purdue Pharma.

Indiana’s $12,579,158 share of the McKinsey settlement will be used to fund prevention, education, and treatment efforts in local communities.

Right To Life Announces Candace Owens As Banquet Keynote

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Right to Life of Southwest Indiana (RTLSWIN) announces Candace Owens to be the keynote speaker for the 2021 Annual Banquet to be held on Thursday, August 26 at the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville, Indiana.

Candace Owens is the founder of the BLEXIT foundation, an organization dedicated to driving conservative principles into urban communities. She is also a published author, speaker, and host of the weekly “Candace Owens Show”.

“A big percentage of the mission of Right to Life is education on life issues,” said Mary Ellen Van Dyke, executive director for Right to Life. “As a voice for young conservative thought, we’re excited to hear from Candace Owens about what is happening on the national landscape in regards to the future of the pro-life movement.”

Reserve your seat, table or sponsorship for the 2021 Annual Banquet by visiting www.rtlswin.org/annualbanquet or calling the Right to Life Office at 812-474-3195.

UE Announces Career Outcomes For 2020 Graduates

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A recent survey of the 2020 graduating class of the University of Evansville (UE) revealed that 91 percent of graduates were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation. The median salary of those employed full-time was reported to be $47,500.

The survey was a collaborative effort between UE’s Office of Career Development, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, academic departments, and more. Career information was identified from 86 percent of the 518 members of the class of 2020.

“Given the struggling economy and unemployment trends we saw in 2020, the career outcomes of our graduates are particularly impressive,” said Michael Austin, PhD, executive vice president of academic affairs and provost at UE. “These results can be attributed to the University’s commitment to offering students not only an outstanding educational experience, but also a unique and individualized career planning process.”

UE takes an active role to ensure the success of each student every step of the way, from their first visit on campus to several years after graduation. For over eight years, the Center for Career Development has taken this “end to end” approach and provided a multitude of services that are free to all students and alumni.

When a prospective student first visits campus, they can meet with the Center to review career interests, take a free career assessment, and explore future job opportunities. While at UE, students can make appointments with the Center to receive help with resume and cover letter preparation, mock interviews, career advising, job fairs, and more. The department also has a mentorship program that pairs students with alumni to enhance connections and develop professional relationships. After graduation, the Center conducts ongoing outreach and communication to help ensure each alum’s success.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

Braun Asks Senate To Pass Let States Cut Taxes Act

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WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Braun went to the Senate floor to ask unanimous consent to pass his Let States Cut Taxes Act, a bill that would put a stop to a provision in the $1.9 trillion COVID package which would prohibit states from cutting taxes.

BELOW: Read Senator Braun’s full floor remarks, the full bill text, and a letter from state Attorneys General against the provision in the COVID bill limiting their ability to cut taxes for their citizens.

SENATOR BRAUN’S REMARKS:

This past year has been hard on Hoosiers and Americans across the country.

When the economy was shut down, Congress got to work. Given my background as a business owner, I was involved in negotiating the Paycheck Protection Program, known as PPP.

It was part of the CARES Act, one of five bills that passed overwhelmingly with bipartisan support in 2020.

Those COVID related packages totaled $4 trillion and we didn’t have a penny saved up ahead of time to prepare. That spending was on top of an annual budget that was already $4.5 trillion for the year, with a trillion dollar deficit.

We came into 2021 with over $1 trillion from those packages left unspent, but the other side of the aisle said we need to do a lot more.

Instead of working with us like before, Democrats shut us out of the process. In fact, the Senate as a whole did not work the bill through committees, it just went straight to the floor. All 1.9 trillion dollars of it.

Before this, some Republicans went to the White House to talk with the President about a bipartisan plan, knowing all of the money would be borrowed, but nothing came to fruition.

Instead, we stayed up all night and finished the bill at noon on a Saturday. The bill spent about 29 hours on the floor and not a single Republican amendment was adopted in this massive $1.9 trillion spending bill.

Instead of focusing on the virus and getting our economy back on track, this became an exercise in ramming through a liberal wish list. Only 1% of the bill went toward the vaccine. Less than 9% goes toward combating COVID-19 through public health spending.

While the Congressional Budget Office projects the economy to return to pre-pandemic levels by mid-year, only 5% of the $130 billion for K-12 schools gets spent this year – and none of it is tied to reopening our schools.

Included in this package is a whopping $350 billion for state and local governments.

Even left leaning economists and think tanks made note that the state bailouts were unnecessary. 44 states had surpluses last year when we include COVID funding.

In Indiana, our revenues from January and February this year were 15% higher than the same time last year, before the pandemic began. We were also one of the states financially prepared for the pandemic with a $3 billion plus rainy day fund.

Governor Holcomb has done a great job balancing the economy with public safety and with that, our unemployment rate is lower than most states.

Sadly the Democrats’ bill punishes states like Indiana for safely reopening. The higher a state’s unemployment rate, the more bailout money that state gets.

But it goes one step further. The Democrats were sneaky and added a provision that if states take federal money, they cannot lower their state taxes in any way through 2024.

First off, I believe this is unconstitutional and coercive. Second, we should never punish a state for putting the taxpayer first. We serve the public and should be good stewards of their money.

That’s why I introduced the Lets States Cut Taxes Act last week as a quick response to make sure Democrats do not get away with this affront to states’ rights.

My bill strikes the provisions that prohibit states’ ability to change revenues as they see fit for their state’s unique needs. Second, my bill strips out the reporting requirement where states have to tell the federal government about every revenue source and amount they take in.

This bill has the support of over 25 groups including the American Legislative Exchange Council, Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Tax Reform, Citizens Against Government Waste, Club for Growth, Freedomworks, Heritage Action for America, Independent Women’s Forum and the National Taxpayers Union among others. We expect more to join in the coming days.

Read the full text of the Let States Cut Taxes Act:

 

Murder On Parrett Street

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On Thursday March 18th around 6:00 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Parrett St for shots fired. Officers located a victim in the street and medical aid was rendered prior to being transported to the local hospital. At the hospital, the victim succumbed to his injuries. The victim’s name will be released pending the Coroner’s report.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has any knowledge of it, they are asked to call the Evansville Police Department’s Detective Office at 812-436-7979 or contact the WeTip Line at 1-800-78-CRIME.

INDIANA TOBACCO QUITLINE CELEBRATES 15th ANNIVERSARY

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