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USI Women’s Basketball set to host UIS, Lewis
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball returns to action this week when it hosts Great Lakes Valley Conference East Division foes University of Illinois Springfield and Lewis University at Screaming Eagles Arena. Tip-off for Thursday’s bout with the Prairie Stars of Illinois Springfield is 5:15 p.m., while USI’s game against Lewis Saturday is slated for a 1 p.m. start time.
How to Watch
While fans are not permitted to attend the games, they can watch free of charge on the GLVC Sports Network, which is available both you’re your desktop, mobile/tablet devices, as well as four over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Apple TV (4th Generation). GLVCSN.comis the official website of the GLVC Sports Network, while the GLVCSN mobile app is available for iOS in the App Store and Android on Google Play. Apple users also can use AirPlay with their Apple TV or some of the newer smart TVs. (GLVCSN FAQs)
Other ways to follow the action
USI’s games will be carried on the airwaves at 95.7 The Spin as well as online at 957thespin.com. Links to both the online audio as well as live stats can be found at GoUSIEagles.com. Updates also will be provided on USI’s social media platforms (@USIAthletics), particularly Twitter.
Game Notes (12/1/20)
• Eagles open year with two wins. USI Women’s Basketball got off to a strong start last weekend, earning a 70-55 win over Rockhurst Friday before topping William Jewell, 80-55. Senior guard Emma DeHart averaged 21.5 points per game to lead the Eagles, while sophomore guard Addy Blackwell chipped in 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.0 steals per contest. Sophomore forward Hannah Haithcock added 11.0 points and a team-high 10.0 rebounds per game, while senior guard Ashley Hunter contributed 10.5 points and 3.0 assists per appearance.
• DeHart notches career-high. DeHart racked up a career-high 23 points in USI’s win over Rockhurst. Her previous career-high was 21 points, in USI’s win at William Jewell last season. DeHart, who finished the weekend with 43 total points, jumped four spots to No. 39 on USI’s all-time scoring list.
• BLOCK! Senior center Audrey Turner racked up a career-high five blocks in USI’s win over William Jewell, including four in the final two minutes of the game. Her block total was the most for a Screaming Eagle since Hannah Wascher racked up five blocks in USI’s win over Alice Lloyd November 24, 2015.
• Hunter, Raley make presence known. Hunter and freshman forward Meredith Raley came up big in USI’s win over William Jewell Sunday. Hunter scored nine of her NCAA career-high 13 points in a 20-5 second-quarter run that propelled the Eagles to the win. Raley also had seven of her 12 points and three of her eight rebounds during the 20-5 run that turned a one-point deficit into a 40-26 lead—USI’s advantage never dipped below double-digits for the remainder of the contest.
• Eagles controlled the glass. USI did a good job of controlling the glass last weekend as it out-rebounded Rockhurst, 51-43, before earning a 39-33 rebounding advantage over William Jewell. USI also outscored Jewell, 34-20, in the paint.
• Haithcock records two double-doubles. Haithcock was a big reason why the Eagles were so successful on the boards last weekend as she racked up double-doubles in both contests. Haithcock, who has already doubled her double-double count (2) from her rookie year, finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds in USI’s win over Rockhurst. She had 10 points and 10 boards in USI’s win over Jewell.
• Blackwell doing a bit of everything. Not only has Blackwell been contributing in the scoring column, but the sophomore guard has done a good job of just about everything. She had 13 points in both contests last weekend, while pulling down a career-high eight rebounds and dishing out a career-high four assists against Rockhurst. Blackwell also had four steals against William Jewell.
• Roaring 20s. Senior guard Emma DeHart reached the 20-point plateau twice last weekend after entering the year with one career 20-point game. USI had five different players reach the 20-point plateau a year ago, including Dehart and sophomore forwards Tara Robbe and Hannah Haithcock.
• Double-figures. USI has already had five different players reach double-figures in the scoring column this year after having nine players reach double-figures a year ago. Eight of those players had multiple games with at least 10 points, while USI has already had three players with multiple double-digit games in 2020-21.
Next three USI Men’s Basketball Games Postponed
University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball games versus the University of Illinois Springfield (Thursday), Lewis University (Saturday), and McKendree University (December 12) are being postponed. Several members of the USI Men’s Basketball team are being quarantined as a result of close contact with an opposing player who tested positive for COVID-19. The games are slated to be rescheduled.
“It is disappointing for these young men,” said Jon Mark Hall, USI Director of Athletics. “The protocols from our institution and the GLVC are in place to look out for the health and well- being of the student athletes, coaches, staff and our entire community. USI, as it has from the start of the pandemic, will continue to monitor the situation accordingly and take the best approach to preserve athletic competitions in 2020-21.”
The USI Women’s Basketball games remain as scheduled for this week with the Screaming Eagles hosting Illinois Springfield at 5:15 p.m. Thursday; Lewis University at 1 p.m. Saturday; and McKendree University December 12 at 1 p.m.
Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for the 81st Recruit Academy
The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 81st Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police.
Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for the 81st Recruit Academy.
Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State Trooper:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Appointment date is December 2, 2021)
- Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
- Must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.
- Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
The starting salary for an Indiana State Police Department Recruit is $1,615.39 bi-weekly during the academy training. At the completion of academy training, the starting salary is $48,000.00 a year. Recruits of the 81st Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program. Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following:  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
*Current Law Enforcement Officers having a minimum of three years of merit full time law enforcement –
this service will be considered a primary factor when district assignments are determined.
Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as an Indiana State Trooper by visiting https://www.in.gov/isp/3041.htm to find the recruiter assigned to your area.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Jason Lee Grantham: Assisting a criminal (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)
Josh Alan Brunetto: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Doyle Lynn Austin Jr.: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Kayla Nicole Campbell: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 2 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony)
Mitchell Glenn Ferguson: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony)
Aaron Joseph Sauer: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)
Lewis Henry Rhea: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Denzell Hall Chew: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony)
Jordan Dashae Outlaw: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 2 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony)
Brandi Nicole Baker: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Ronald Garnett: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)
New Interim Strategy Will Address PFAS Through Certain EPA-Issued Wastewater Permits
 Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Today, the agency is announcing two important steps to address PFAS. First, EPA issued a memorandum detailing an interim National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting strategy for addressing PFAS in EPA-issued wastewater permits. Second, EPA released information on progress in developing new analytical methods to test for PFAS compounds in wastewater and other environmental media. Together, these actions help ensure that federally enforceable wastewater monitoring for PFAS can begin as soon as validated analytical methods are finalized.
“Better understanding and addressing PFAS is a top priority for EPA, and the agency is continuing to develop needed research and policies,â€Â said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “For the first time in EPA’s history, we are utilizing all of our program offices to address a singular, cross-cutting contaminant and the agency’s efforts are critical to supporting our state and local partners.â€
“Managing and mitigating PFAS in water is a priority for the Office of Water as we continue our focus on meeting 21st century challenges,â€Â said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water David Ross. “These actions mark important steps in developing the underlying science and permitting techniques to address PFAS in wastewater where the discharge of these chemicals may be of concern.â€
EPA’s interim NPDES permitting strategy for PFAS provides recommendations from a cross-agency workgroup on an interim approach to include PFAS-related conditions in EPA-issued NPDES permits. EPA is the permitting authority for three states (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico), the District of Columbia, most U.S. territories including Puerto Rico, Indian Country, and certain federal facilities. The strategy advises EPA permit writers to consider including PFAS monitoring at facilities where these chemicals are expected to be present in wastewater discharges, including from municipal separate storm sewer systems and industrial stormwater permits. The PFAS that could be considered for monitoring are those that will have validated EPA analytical methods for wastewater testing, which the agency anticipates being available on a phased-in schedule as multi-lab validated wastewater analytical methods are finalized. The agency’s interim strategy also encourages the use of best management practices where appropriate to control or abate the discharge of PFAS and includes recommendations to facilitate information sharing to foster adoption of best practices across states and localities.
In coordination with the interim NPDES permitting strategy, EPA is also providing information on the status of analytical methods needed to test for PFAS in wastewater. EPA is developing analytical methods in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense to test for PFAS in wastewater and other environmental media, such as soils. The agency is releasing a list of 40 PFAS chemicals that are the subject of analytical method development. This method would be in addition to Method 533 and Method 537.1 that are already approved and can measure 29 PFAS chemicals in drinking water. EPA anticipates that multi-lab validated testing for PFAS will be finalized in 2021. For more information on testing method validation, see https://www.epa.gov/cwa-methods.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
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Police Pension Board Meeting
The Evansville Police Department Police Pension Board will hold an Executive Session on WednesdayÂ
December 2, 2020 at 8:15 a.m. The Meeting will be held in Room 301 of the Civic Center Plaza.
The Executive Session will be closed as provided by:Â
I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(7) For discussion of records classified as confidential by state or federal statute.
Immediately following the Executive Session, a regular Open Session will be held in Room 301Â
of the Civic Center Plaza.