Big hit evades Otters in roadtrip finale
Pearl, Miss. – Despite taking an early lead, the Evansville Otters couldn’t get the big hit they were looking for and fell to the Mississippi Mud Monsters 4-3 in Sunday afternoon’s series finale.
CJ Backer got his second start of the season and after an error, walk and single, the Otters trailed 2-0 after the first.
The Otters bounced back in the top of the second and loaded the bases after JJ Cruz got hit by a pitch. Keenan Taylor drew a bases-loaded walk to get the first run in and Alain Camou pounced on the first pitch he saw to plate two runs with a single.
After that inning, Backer settled in and shut down the Mud Monsters for three straight innings. He ran into trouble again in the fifth. After a walk opened the frame, an RBI single tied the game at 3-3. Ryan Wiltse was called upon from the Otters bullpen, but allowed a run to score on a wild pitch that would end up being the winning run.
Ethan Bradford came in and pitched a shutout 1.2 innings before and Valdez got Mississippi to go three up, three down in the eighth.
Evansville had chances to score, but couldn’t get the needed hit with runners in scoring position. Unable to get the all-important hit, the Otters would leave a runner on in each of the final three innings and fall to Mississippi by one run for the second straight night.
Evansville will get a scheduled off day Monday before opening a six-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Schaumburgh Boomers. Tuesday is Mental Health Awareness Night with gates opening at 5:30 p.m., first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
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Rep. O’Brien joins U.S. Secretary of Transportation Concering 1-69 Project
“The I-69 Ohio River Crossing project is vital for the future success and economic growth of our region,” O’Brien said. “Meeting with Secretary Duffy and working alongside our Kentucky partners shows just how committed we are to making this project a reality. This project will enhance commerce, drive long-term growth and improve residents’ daily lives in Southwest Indiana and the surrounding area.”
CAPTION: State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) (right) meets with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy (left) on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to discuss the bi-state I-69 Ohio River Crossing project and bridge connecting Evansville to Henderson, Ky. Congressional members, legislative staff and other representatives from Indiana and Kentucky were also in attendance to advocate for the project and update Duffy.
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Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting
DRAFT AGENDA
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners
May 20, 2025 – 9:30 a.m.
Room 301, Civic Center Complex
1. Call to Order
2. Attendance
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Action Items
A. Engineer
1. 2. 3. 2024 Annual Operational Report for Local Roads and Streets and Bridges
Contract Amendment #6: Lochmueller Group, Inc. “Boonville-New Harmony
Road Reconstruction”
Recommendation for Administrative Settlement: VC25-05-01 “Replacement of
Broadway Avenue Bridge #274″
i. Parcel 1 – Richard Orman
B. Auditor
1. Recruiting and Onboarding Contract with Tyler Technologies
C. Coroner
1. Letter of Agreement for Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
D. Health Department
1. Memorandum of Understanding with the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
for Data Sharing
2. 3. Interlocal Agreement with Posey County for Lead Risk Assessment Services
Pre to 3 Grant Agreement with the Foundation for Better Health, Inc., Effective
January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025
4. Pre to 3 Grant Agreement with the Foundation for Better Health, Inc., Effective
February 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026
E. County Commissioners
1. Request to Award Residential Demolition and Site Clean-Up: 116 Ladonna Blvd
F. Extension of the City/County Joint Local Emergency Proclamation
5. Department Head Reports
6. New Business
7. Old Business
8. Consent Items
A. Approval of May 6, 2025, Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of May 20, 2025, Board of Commissioners Executive Session Minutes
C. Employment Changes
D. Auditor
i. ii. 2. E. Commissioners
1. Claims Voucher Reports
May 5, 2025 – May 9, 2025
May 12, 2025 – May 16, 2025
Barrett Law Lien Release – 2518 Westchester Drive
Drainage Board Immediately Following1. Transfer Request
F. Engineer
1. Report and Claims
G. Superintendent of County Buildings
1. Environmental Management Consultants, LLC (EMC) Third-Party Radon
Clearance Testing Results at the Old Courthouse
H. Treasurer
1. April 2025 Monthly Report
I. Letter of Support for Congressionally Directed Spending Application
9. Public Comment
10. Rezonings
A. First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-7-2025
Petitioner: Elizabeth A. Lovell
Address: Part of 14400 Cemetery Road
Request: Change from Ag to CO-1 with UDC
B. First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-8-2025
Petitioner: McCullough Capital LLC (James McCullough)
Address: 4220 and 4400 N Saint Joseph Avenue
Request: Change from C-4 with UDC to M-2 with UDC
C. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-6-2025 as Amended
Petitioner: Gregory and Joyce Donaldson
Address: 2225 Kansas Road
Request: Change from R-1 to R-3 with UDC
D. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-5-2025 as Amended
Petitioner: Nellis Lawn Services, LLC
Address: Part of 3010 Koressel Road
Request Change from Ag to C-4 with Amended UDC
11. Adjournment
Drainage Board Immediately Following
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
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Advancing pediatric and breast cancer research
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According to the American Cancer Society, more than 9,000 children in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14, and over 1,000 children under age 15 are expected to die from cancer in 2025.
Legislation I supported to create new grant programs for pediatric and breast cancer research recently passed the Indiana legislature and has now been signed into law by the governor. Through House Enrolled Act 1453, both the Pediatric Cancer Research and Treatment Grant Program and the Breast Cancer Research Fund will focus on providing grant funding for innovative research into novel forms of treatment. By helping to fund these novel therapies and treatments, Indiana could become a leader in important medical research, saving Hoosier lives. Click here to learn more about legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session. |
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