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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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

Tarra Beth Eagleson: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Jacob Steven Wilkinson: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Richard D. Wilford: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Jeffrey Allen Graman: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Interference with custody (Class B misdemeanor)

Arthur Bradley Jr.: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Willie Lee Carter: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the blood (Class C misdemeanor)

Billy Ray Dillon Miles: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 4 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the blood (Level 6 Felony)

Kavylier Ann Coomes: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Scott W. Becker: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Amanda Roxbury: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Mark Alan Coleman: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)

Knaujha Keshay Phifer: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Driving while suspended (A infraction)

Brandi Nichcole Wooten: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Brittany Ann Marie Molina: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Missouri Valley Conference Fall Sports Update

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Based on continuing uncertainty around the ability to play full-season league schedules safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the lack of a fall NCAA championship opportunity, the Missouri Valley Conference has announced the postponement of Conference schedules and championships in MVC-sponsored fall sports.

The decision impacts MVC sports that compete in their championship seasons in the fall (men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball).  The Conference will continue to evaluate options for conducting MVC competition in these sports and potentially participating in NCAA championships during the spring of 2021.

Plans for MVC-sponsored winter (men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor track & field; women’s swimming and diving) and spring sports (baseball, softball, women’s tennis; men’s and women’s golf; and men’s and women’s outdoor track & field) are not impacted at this time.

The University of Evansville, in following the lead of the majority of conferences and universities around the country, is suspending all fall competition which includes the aforementioned men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s cross country, as well as men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s swimming/diving, and the non-traditional fall competitions for baseball and softball.

During the fall months, MVC student-athletes in all sports, including those at the University of Evansville, will be allowed to participate in athletically-related activities (e.g., nonconference competition, practices, strength and conditioning sessions, team meetings) consistent with institutional policies, public health guidelines and NCAA and Conference regulations.

The MVC COVID-19 Working Group consisting of athletics administrators, faculty athletics representatives, sports medicine personnel and student-athletes will continue to monitor the national and local landscapes and work diligently to develop protocols for a safe return to MVC regular-season and championship competition by the Conference’s student-athletes.

Statement from University of Evansville Director of Athletics Mark Spencer“The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, officials and other members of the UE and Missouri Valley communities guided this difficult decision made by the MVC President’s Council and will remain the primary consideration in our decision making as we move forward.  There is nothing more that we want than for our fall sport student-athletes who are affected by these decisions to have the opportunity to compete during the spring semester, and we will strongly advocate for that opportunity both within the MVC and nationally.”

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 1,079 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 78,632 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s dashboard.

A total of 2,906 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of eight over the previous day following corrections to the previous day’s total. Another 207 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

As of today, nearly 33 percent of ICU beds and nearly 80 percent of ventilators are available across the state.

To date, 886,489 tests for unique individuals have been reported to ISDH, up from 877,970 on Thursday.

To find testing sites around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link

Gas Station Robberies

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 On August 13 around 8:00 p.m. the Evansville Police Department (E.P.D.) was called to The Kwik Stop Gas Station, located at 4301 Pollack Ave., for a holdup in progress. When officers arrived they spoke to the clerk who told them that a male wearing a mask entered the store displaying a rifle. The offender went behind the counter, pointed the rifle at the clerk, and ordered him to open the register. He then took the money and some cigarettes before fleeing to an awaiting getaway vehicle. 

  On August 14 around 2:30 a.m. officers were called to The Circle K Gas Station, located at 2400 E. Riverside Dr., for another holdup in progress. The clerk advised authorities that a male, displaying a rifle, came into the store demanding the cash register to be opened and fled the scene with money and cigarettes. The clerk gave a very similar description of the suspect as the clerk did from the earlier robbery. 

 

 In the second robbery the video was able to be obtained by E.P.D.’s Crime Scene Unit and some still pictures of the suspect as well as the getaway vehicle have been included. 

  If anyone has any information on either of these robberies they are asked to call the E.P.D.’s Detective Office at 812-436-7981, 812-436-4012, or the main line at 812-436-7979. 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

Senator Braun Call To End Tax Breaks For Abortion Under The Guise Of Healthcare

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Citing that abortion is not healthcare, Senator Mike Braun and Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin calling for new regulations to end tax breaks for abortion under the guise of healthcare.

Joining Senator Braun and Representative Davidson are 101 other signers: 22 Senators and 79 Representatives.

“Abortion is not healthcare. Any procedure where a successful outcome is the death of a living human being – born or unborn – is not healthcare. That’s why we’re calling for new regulations to end IRS tax breaks for abortion under the guise of medical care.” – Senator Mike Braun

“Abortion is not health care, and it should not be recognized as such by the IRS,” Davidson said. “I am proud to partner with Sen. Mike Braun and our colleagues in calling upon Secretary Mnuchin to have the IRS reverse its controversial 1973 ruling, which runs contrary to the statute. Taxpayers should never be forced to subsidize abortion.”

Attached below is a copy of the letter that Senator Mike Braun and Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin calling for new regulations to end tax breaks for abortion under the guise of healthcare.

Read the letter:

SUSAN KIRK A LADY OF FAIRNESS AND INTERGRITY

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SUSAN KIRK USES A COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO SPENDING OUR TAX DOLLARS

By Staff Of the City-County Observer

At the end of this year, a political fixture for over a half-century at the Vanderburgh County Civic Center, Susan Kirk will officially retire.

Susie Kirk, the current Vanderburgh County Treasurer, told us about why she wanted to run for office over a half a century ago. “I wanted to make a difference. I want to always serve the people in a fair and honest way. I think fair and honest show you care.”

Throughout her political career, Susan Kirk took a common-sense approach to government spending. “I think all of the government needs to prioritize spending. When you have no money, you just need to maintain what you have. On the federal level, I think everything should pass on its own merits, with no attachments. As far as Vanderburgh County goes, I think, compared to a lot of other counties, we are doing pretty good.”

She doesn’t get involved in political matters surrounding her office. She just does her job and follows the laws and regulations set by the state. There’s no political grandstanding in her eyes. She does her job with fairness and integrity, or as she puts it, the way it’s supposed to be done.

Susan grew up with an understanding of what politics were supposed to be about. Her father, Frank Tilford, who was elected to serve as Vanderburgh County Treasurer, previously ran for County Commissioner. She was in the eighth grade when she said her father was asked by the Republican Party to run for commissioner. “I remember going door to door talking to people to help get my father elected. Dad was running against Shirley Cox that year. It was an odd time for the party because it was split in two. Of course, my dad lost the election, but a couple of years later, he ran for County Treasurer and won.”

Susan’s political career began in 1968. At the time, she was working as a dental assistant. Remembering that May and November are typically busy times in the County Treasurer’s Office, she recalled the time her father asked her to come work for him. While she was doing that part-time, she was offered a full-time position as a secretary at The Centre. “That was such a boring job. I looked forward to seeing that janitor,” she said with a chuckle.

When Shirley Cox was elected Clerk, she asked Susan to come to work for her in the Election Office. Susan leaped at the chance. She talked about all she had seen as an Election Office employee. She said that during the week of the elections she would go into the office on Monday morning and wouldn’t go home until Wednesday.

She learned early on from her father, the fundamentals of the County government, and the importance of maintaining your integrity as a public servant.  My father always told me “Don’t ever do anything you know isn’t right because there are people who will find out and hold it over your head to get you to do other things that aren’t right.” She said that was the best advice she ever received and lives by it still today!

Susan was the Vanderburgh County Clerk over 16 years ago. The Clerk’s office is the largest County office in local government with 50 plus employees. While County Clerk, Susan’s duties as Vanderburgh County Clerk included managing the Election Office. She was instrumental in saving the county over $200,000 when she discovered the company providing the support services for the voting machines were overcharging. Susie also successfully piloted the projects of early voting in libraries and the use of voting centers so voters could cast their ballots at any of the voting centers throughout the city and county.

As the current Vanderburgh County Treasurer, she has implemented a new way to receive tax bills. You can now receive them by email.

Even though Susie has always taken a common-sense approach when it comes to her government responsibilities does not mean that she is a boring person. Susie is adventurous and family-oriented. She is the proud mother to Wayne and grandmother of two grandchildren, Emma & Everett. Lest not we forget about her two canine pride and joys – Cali and Dexter.

She has a certificate for a tandem jump from her skydiving adventure, riding her Yamaha motor cycle with her dog strapped to her back, she scored a Hole in One during an Indiana Women’s Golf Association event at Quail Crossing Golf Club. And to top that off  she drove drag racing cars at Chandler Raceway with her favorite car being a 1969 Dodge Dart.

Upon her retirement, Susie Kirk leaves a legacy in the Evansville community and government that will be long remembered as successfully achieving the reason she got into politics over a half century ago – To Serve The People in a Fair and Honest Way!

  Awards And Accomplishments By SUSAN KIRK:

Offices Held:

Vanderburgh County Clerk

Superintendent of Elections

Voter Registration Manager

Community Development Coordinator for DMD

Vanderburgh County Treasurer – Currently

Honors And Awards : 

Sagamore of the Wabash – 1986 by Gov Robt Orr.

Republican of the Year – 2019 Vanderburgh County Republican Party.

Gov. Beshear Announces Nearly $4 Million in CARES Act Reimbursements for 15 Eastern Kentucky Local Governments

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Gov. Beshear Announces Nearly $4 Million in CARES Act Reimbursements for 15 Eastern Kentucky Local Governments

Reimbursements will cover payroll expenses, PPE, sanitizing and telecommuting supplies

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2020) – In collaboration with the Department for Local Government (DLG), today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 15 Eastern Kentucky governments were approved for $3,891,092 in reimbursements from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for local governments with expenses related to COVID-19.

“Our local governments have been lifelines in our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why this funding is so important,” said Gov. Beshear. “We are grateful for their hard work and dedication to keeping Kentuckians safe.”

DLG Commissioner Dennis Keene said the reimbursements are essential for local governments.

“We know our local governments are experiencing decreases in revenue, making this funding even more important while we combat this virus,” said Commissioner Keene. “Our staff is working diligently to make the process simple and efficient so we can get reimbursements out the door to our cities and counties as quickly as possible.”

Clay County
Clay County will use $187,754 for PPE, cleaning supplies, protective barriers and payroll for the sheriff’s department and the ambulance service.

“This funding is beneficial for Clay County Sheriff’s Department and Clay County EMS being on the frontlines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Clay County Judge-Executive Johnny Johnson. “Thank you, Gov. Beshear and staff.”

Greenup County
Greenup County will use $1,194,953 for sanitizing supplies and payroll for EMS workers.

“I am very grateful for the CARES Act funding that Greenup County has been approved for,” said Greenup County Judge-Executive Robert “Bobby” Carpenter. “This will help Greenup County tremendously and I would like to thank everyone that has made this happen. I would also like to thank Gov. Beshear for all the steps he has made during this time.”

Jackson County
Jackson County will use $42,489 for PPE and payroll expenses.

Johnson County
Johnson County will use $97,091 for PPE and law enforcement payroll.

Knott County
Knott County will use $504,088 for meal delivery services and payroll.

“During these dire times, Knott County has struggled to keep our employees working in a safe and clean environment,” said Knott County Judge-Executive Jeff Dobson. “This would be impossible without the help of the CARES Act money allotted from Gov. Beshear, and we are very appreciative to work along with him and to be able to qualify for this funding.”

Lewis County
Lewis County will use $451,963 for PPE and payroll for police officers.

Magoffin County
Magoffin County will use $87,848 for sneeze guards, thermometers and law enforcement payroll.

Martin County
Martin County will use $12,011 for PPE, sanitizer, disinfection of public spaces and telework supplies.

“We appreciate the hard work Gov. Beshear and his staff have put in to quickly and efficiently make coronavirus relief funds available to communities struggling with the consequences of the pandemic,” said Martin County Judge-Executive William R. Davis. “Martin County has used these funds to supplement law enforcement and emergency personnel being thrust into new roles; to provide technology to allow government employees to work from home, train remotely, and hold public meetings online; and to provide for public health and safety by disinfecting public buildings, providing personal protection equipment to the public and funding protective measures such as touchless thermometers and hand sanitation stations.”

Beattyville
Beattyville will use $86,719 for PPE and payroll expenses.

“As our Governor has said, we are all in this together and the pandemic impact has touched us all,” said Beattyville Mayor Scott Jackson. “The financial assistance received under the CARES Act has helped the City of Beattyville implement extra security measures to keep our citizens and employees safe. We appreciate Gov. Beshear looking out for our commonwealth and Beattyville.”

Campton
Campton will use $21,107 for PPE and telework supplies.

“On behalf of the City of Campton, I would like to thank all who were involved in securing the CARES Act funds,” said Campton Mayor Katherine May. “These funds were especially useful in providing the appropriate PPE for my staff, aiding in keeping them safe during this pandemic. Cleaning supplies were purchased for our park and lake to ensure the safety of our citizens. In addition, we were able to purchase a laptop for my clerk which enabled her to work from home and keep the day to day operations going.”

Catlettsburg
Catlettsburg will use $126,483 for telework supplies and PPE.

“This was very much needed and will be utilized for our COVID-19-related responses,” said Catlettsburg Mayor Faith Day. “The treasury guidance is that the funds cannot replace revenue losses, so it’s being used for PPE supplies, as well as direct payroll expenses for our first responders dedicated to COVID-19 responses.”

Corbin
Corbin will use $522,513 for payroll for law enforcement and firefighters.

“The City of Corbin would like to thank Gov. Beshear, DLG and KLC for their efforts to help our cities during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Corbin City Manager Marlon Sams. “Our funding will be used to reimburse payroll expenses for our Police and Fire Departments who have been on the front line since day one of this pandemic.”

Jackson
Jackson will use $142,302 for payroll expenses.

“The City of Jackson is relieved to receive funding through the CARES Act and would like to applaud Gov. Beshear for his leadership during the pandemic,” said Jackson Mayor Laura W. Thomas. “Jackson’s allocated funds will be used to support essential employees that are responding to the public health emergency caused by COVID-19.”

Morehead
Morehead will use $340,142 for cleaning materials, telework supplies and payroll for police officers and firefighters.

“The CARES Act Funding received by the City of Morehead has been a tremendous aid in this unprecedented time,” said Morehead Mayor Laura White-Brown. “The unknowns that COVID-19 has created led to unexpected disruptions in day-to-day businesses of the city as all well the fight to keep essential services provided. The CARES Act funding allowed our community to continue keeping city services running, functional and accessible to everyone in our community.”

Whitesburg
Whitesburg will use $73,629 for payroll expenses.

Since the application was released in May, DLG has received more than 200 applications for reimbursement from city and county governments across the commonwealth that are pending approval until all documentation is submitted. In addition, 134 applications have already been approved totaling $66,601,727.

For additional information and to apply for reimbursement, visit DLG’s website.

Holcomb Appoints Katy Adams And Donna Culley to Indiana Behavioral Health Commission

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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions.

 Commission for Higher Education

The governor made two reappointments to the commission, who will serve until June 30, 2024:

  • Dennis Bland (Indianapolis), president of the Center for Leadership Development
  • Dan Peterson (Bloomington), vice president of industry and government affairs for Cook Group, Inc.

 The governor also made two new appointments to the commission:

  • Anne Bowen (Terre Haute), student at Indiana State University, who will serve until June 30, 2022.
  • Pepper Mulherin (Evansville), director of external affairs at AT&T, who will serve until June 30, 2023.

 Indiana Behavioral Health Commission

The governor made nineteen appointments to the new commission, who will serve until the commission sunsets on Dec. 31, 2022:

  • Katy Adams (Evansville), President and CEO of Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
  • Sharon Bowman (Muncie), professor and chair of the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology and Counseling at Ball State University
  • Matt Brooks (Indianapolis), president and CEO of the Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers, Inc.
  • Carrie Cadwell (Westfield), CEO of Four County
  • Donna Culley (Evansville), Director Of Child And Family Services with Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
  • Scott Fadness, Mayor of Fishers
  • Mimi Gardner (Valparaiso), Chief Behavioral Health and Addictions Officer with HealthLinc
  • Timothy Kelly (Indianapolis), medical director of addiction treatment services for Community Health Network and physician with Clearvista Recovery Associates
  • Brooke Lawson (Fishers), mental health and school counseling coordinator with Hamilton Southeastern Schools
  • Ray Lay (Indianapolis), founder and owner of SMI Enterprises, LLC
  • Chase Lyday, Chief of Police with the Avon Community School Corporation
  • Tony Maze, a lieutenant with the City of Fort Wayne Police Department
  • Stephen McCaffrey (Knightstown), president and CEO for Mental Health America of Indiana
  • Leah McGrath (Fishers), vice president of public affairs at Knowledge Services
  • Christine Negendank (Indianapolis), chief medical officer of adult psychiatry at Adult & Child Health
  • Mike Nielsen, Boone County Sheriff
  • Katrina Norris (Richmond), executive director of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital Network
  • Jim Nossett (Brownsburg), a physician with Emergency Medicine Specialists, PC
  • Barbara Scott (Noblesville), president and CEO of Aspire Indiana Health

 Indiana Recycling Market Development Board

The governor made four reappointments to the board, who will serve until July 31, 2024:

  • Bruce Burrow (Columbus), assistant sales manager with Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services
  • Matt Gratz (Fort Wayne), solid waste/recycling manager with the City of Fort Wayne
  • Terry Guerin (Anderson), government affairs professional with Southside Landfill
  • Kelly Weger (Fishers), lead service manager of sustainability with the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership

 The governor also made four new appointments to the board, who will serve until July 31, 2024:

  • Debbie Hackman (Brownstown), executive director of the Jackson County Recycling District
  • Craig Lutz (Indianapolis), manager of municipal services for Republic Services
  • Andrew Nunan (Crawfordsville), senior operations manager for ERI, Inc.
  • Sandy Whitehead (Aurora), director of the Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District

 

FOOD INSPECTION REPORT FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

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food inspections

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