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Assembly Hall To Be One Of Six Host Venues For NCAA Tournament

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Assembly Hall To Be One Of Six Host Venues For NCAA Tournament

By Grace Ybarra

The NCAA announced Monday that the entire men’s basketball tournament will be played at six venues in Indiana — including Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington.

“March Madness is a highlight event for all college basketball student-athletes and fans, and we are excited to welcome the tournament back to Bloomington for the first time since 1981,” IU Athletic Director Scott Dolson said in a release.

The other five host arenas for the tournament include Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, two courts inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

The majority of the tournament’s 67 games will take place in Indianapolis, according to the release.

“This is a historic moment for NCAA members and the state of Indiana,” NCAA President Mark Emmert said in a press release. “We have worked tirelessly to reimagine a tournament structure that maintains our unique championship opportunity for college athletes.”

Selection Sunday is set for March 14, with preliminary round dates to be announced. The Final Four, which Indianapolis was already selected to host, will take place April 3 and 5.

“The 2021 version of March Madness will be one to remember, if for no other reason than the uniqueness of the event,” said NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt in the release. “We’re fortunate to have neighbors and partners in Indianapolis and surrounding communities who not only love the game of basketball as much as anyone else in the country but have a storied history when it comes to staging major sporting events.”

The NCAA will partner with a local health care provider to administer COVID-19 tests for players, coaching staffs, administrators and officials to create a controlled environment.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Tony Ray Johnson: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)

Kenneth Donald Mchargue: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)

Deviyon Mykel Robinson: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Battery (Class B misdemeanor)

Adam Matthew Gerteisen: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony)

Steven Michael Layne: Criminal recklessness (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Landon C. Mullis: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Benjamin F. Jews: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony)

Brandon Kyle Fox: Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman (Level 5 Felony)

Edward F. Pullman: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Freddie Demarka Reed III: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Kenneth Ray Cavanuagh: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony), Leaving the scene of an accident (Class B misdemeanor)

Cody Michael Ritchison: Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Eric David Poag: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

BRIDGE Invites Faith Leaders To Focus On Racial Justice In February

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BRIDGE is encouraging all area faith communities to take part in a Racial Justice Sabbath on the weekend of February 14. BRIDGE stands for Building Respect & Integrity in Diverse Greater Evansville, and the call for February is to have a common focus throughout the community of all believers, each in their own tradition. February is Black History Month and many activities and events are being planned.

“We are encouraging all area faith communities to have a focus on race and justice in the message of that weekend’s worship gathering,” said Joe Easley, a retired United Methodist pastor and one of the original co-convenors of BRIDGE. He suggested that faith communities might also want to use racial justice as their theme for Sunday School, Bible study, or other gatherings for study or fellowship. Congregations may pick another February date, if this weekend does not work.

Over 20 pastors and faith leaders have already indicated interest in the common focus on that weekend, or at another time in February, according to the Rev. Ange Humphrey who is coordinating the BRIDGE event. As faith leaders sign on to this common approach from particular traditions, BRIDGE will provide suggestions and shared ideas to the congregations, and publicize their efforts, she said. Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke has indicated his support for this area-wide effort.

EPD PENSION BOARD MEETING

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The Evansville Police Department Police Pension Board will hold an Executive Session on Wednesday January 6, 2021 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: 

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 301 

of the Civic Center Plaza.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Manage the full cycle of accounting activities for several companies, including full accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
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Dec 31
Medical Office Receptionist
Westside Family Eyecare – Evansville, IN
$10 – $14 an hour
Typical working hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Westside Family Eyecare is seeking a Receptionist.
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Jan 3
Administrative Secretary
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Responsive employer
The City of Henderson is accepting applications for the Non-Civil Service position of Administrative Secretary for the AdministrationDepartment.
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Dec 28
Senior Medical Office Administrator
Hanger Inc. 3.4/5 rating 391 reviews – Evansville, IN
Report Clinic employee hours to Payroll Department accurately and timely. Employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for the following benefits:
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MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT – FAMILY MEDICINE-HENDERSON
Owensboro Health 3.8/5 rating 170 reviews – Henderson, KY
Responsible for a variety of clinical and administrative tasks related to patient registration, assessments, and scheduling while maintaining confidentiality,…
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Medical Office Assistant
Alpha Solutions, LLC – Evansville, IN
$12 – $13 an hour
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Full time front desk receptionist needed for a busy physicians office. Are you able to multi-task and work well with a team? We are looking for you!
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Dec 29
Veterinary Receptionist
West Side Pet Hospital – Evansville, IN
Full time Veterinary Receptionist needed for busy veterinary clinic. MUST have experience in reception for veterinary or medical field.
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Medical Office Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating 483 reviews – Henderson, KY
We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional…
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Front Desk Receptionist
Orthopaedic Associates 3.5/5 rating 12 reviews – Newburgh, IN
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Office Assistant (Home Health)
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From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to…
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MetroNet 3.6/5 rating 177 reviews – Evansville, IN
Telecommunication experienced desired, but not required. MetroNet has an immediate opening for an energetic; Part-time Data Processor in Evansville, IN.
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Administrative Clerk
Alvey’s Sign Co Inc 3.7/5 rating 20 reviews – Evansville, IN
We are a local sign manufacturer seeking an organized, reliable, self-motivated Administrative Clerk for permitting/finance to join our team.
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LaRoy Tax Service – Evansville, IN
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January through April hours range from 33 to 40+ per week. LaRoy Tax Service is looking for a reliable, personable, and organized administrative assistant…
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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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“RIGHT JAB AND MIDDLE JAB AND LEFT JAB” JANUARY 5, 2021

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Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning local, state, national, or international issues.

The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss local, state, national, or world issues that they feel passionate about.

We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “MIDDLE JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view, “MIDDLE JAB” is the libertarian view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments in this column is free to do so.

FOOTNOTE: The City-County Observer posted this CAGEL Political Cartoon without bias in order to generate a rational discussion.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Mark L. Partridge: Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)

Dshara Roxanne Miles: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Paul Anthony Hammonds: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Falan Marie Miller: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)

Ronald Gillenwater: Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a person less than 14 years of age (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a person less than 14 years of age (Level 5 Felony)

Laterence Oneal Taylor: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Battery resulting in bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor)

Shawn M. Mason: Domestic battery against a disabled person resulting in bodily injury (Level 5 Felony)

Nathen Stephen Jackson: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Leaving the scene of an accident (Class B misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class A misdemeanor)

Hasani Alexandria Gyden: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)

Tyrone Lee Williams: Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 2 Felony), Driving while suspended (A infraction)

Sharla A. Babb: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

China Marie Sherman: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Lazarion Anir McBaine: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Heather Elizabeth McDaniel: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Aimee Renee Adcock: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person with a passenger less than 18 years of age (Level 6 Felony), Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)

Nykia Kiayara Collins: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Dalles Michael Gilchrist: Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony)

Dylan Anderson Peters: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Steven Ryan Mitchell: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Holcomb Statement on March Madness in Indiana

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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding the NCAA’s decision to stage the 2021 men’s basketball championships in Indiana.

“Indiana is a basketball state, and we’re beyond excited to safely host the 2021 NCAA men’s Division I, II and III basketball championships here. Games will take place around the state – from Evansville to Indianapolis and from West Lafayette to Fort Wayne. With our deep commitment to public health, strong infrastructure and historic facilities, I have no doubt that this year’s tournaments will be among the best we’ve ever seen.”

Eagles falter in second half, fall to #7 Bulldogs

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University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball faltered in the second half and fell at seventh-ranked Truman State University, 76-69, Sunday afternoon in Kirksville, Missouri. USI sees its record to go 2-2 overall and in the GLVC this season, while Truman ends the afternoon 6-1 overall and in the league.

USI, which returned to the hardwood for the first time in nearly a month, showed little rust as they got off to a quick start, scoring the first five points of the game. The Eagles would race out to a 10-2 margin with three minutes gone in the contest when senior forward Emmanuel Little completed an old-fashion three-point play.

The Bulldogs rallied to pull to within one, 17-16, with 7:56 on the clock before the Eagles ignited on a 14-3 rally to re-extend the lead, 31-19. USI was a blistering five-of-seven from the field during the run as senior guard/forward Clayton Hughes led the offensive surge with a pair of three-point field goals.

The USI 12-point lead shrank again in the final minutes of the opening stanza as Truman used a 14-7 rally of its own to cut the Eagles’ advantage to five at halftime, 38-33. Hughes led the way offensively in the first half with 10 points and reaching double-digits for the first time this season.

The second half belonged to Truman as the Bulldogs would rally to outscore the Eagles, 43-31 in the final stanza to take the game. USI senior forward Josh Price scored the first bucket after halftime to put the Eagles up, 40-33, before Truman went on an 18-11 run to tie the contest, 51-51. USI went cold for five minutes, hitting only one-of-five from the field while Truman completed and 11-3 run to lead, 62-54, with 6:13 to play.

USI senior guard Mateo Rivera rallied the Eagles by hitting a pair three-point bombs and scored eight points in a 10-0 run to get the lead back, 64-62 with 3:14 to play. Rivera hit a free throw to give USI a 65-62 advantage with 2:01 left on the clock, the largest lead the Eagles would have in the final minutes.

The Eagles tried to hang on, leading for the final time, 69-68, with one minute to play, but the Bulldogs completed a 14-4 run in the final two minutes to get the victory.

In the scoring column, Rivera led four Eagles in double-digits with 17 points. The senior guard was five-of-13 from the field, three-of-seven from beyond the arc, and four-of-six from the striped.

Price followed with 10 points and saw his streak of three-straight double-doubles to start the year come to an end. Little and Hughes rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points each.

USI continues on the road Tuesday when the squad visits Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois, for a 7:30 p.m. tip. The Hawks saw their record go to 2-5 in the GLVC-only 2020-21 season after falling to the University of Indianapolis, 83-73, today at home.

The Eagles lead the all-time series with Quincy, 33-10 overall and 31-8 in league play since the Hawks joined the GLVC in 2012. USI won the only meeting in 2019-20, 84-67, at Screaming Eagles Arena.

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