CHARLESTON, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer posted a 3-0 shutout in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinals against Eastern Illinois University on Sunday afternoon, earning the Screaming Eagles’ first trip to the conference tournament semifinals.
On the heels of the program’s first OVC Tournament win last Thursday in the first round, USI Women’s Soccer (9-7-4, 4-2-3 OVC) doubled up with a second one on Sunday. The quarterfinal match pitted the fifth-seeded Eagles against fourth-seeded Eastern Illinois (8-8-3, 5-3-1 OVC). The game was a rematch from USI’s previous road trip to Charleston, Illinois, on October 9, which ended in a 1-1 tie.
The USI seniors led the goal scoring on Sunday. Senior defender Charli Grafton provided the game’s first tally and her second of the tournament. Senior forward Peyton Murphy scored a two-goal brace, with the first coming seconds after Grafton’s goal and another shortly after halftime.
Statistically, USI controlled the shot totals 14-12 overall and 4-3 in shots on goal. Four Screaming Eagles had multiple shot attempts. Sophomore defender Emma Schut led USI with four shots. Redshirt sophomore forward Eva Boer had three shots and an assist.
The Screaming Eagles came out of the gates with high energy and surrounded the Panthers’ defense, recording three shots in the first 10 minutes. While Eastern Illinois settled and flipped field position in the middle of the first half, USI stayed poised and flipped the possession and field position back in its favor.
In the 28th minute, USI earned a short-corner free kick. Redshirt junior midfielder Emma Thurston, who had a service assist in Thursday’s first-round win, delivered a cross into Grafton for a header goal to put USI ahead, 1-0. Then, not even 30 seconds later, the Eagles forced the Panthers’ defense into a turnover in the defensive third. Then a few connections led Murphy into a sliding goal to double USI’s lead to 2-0.
While Eastern Illinois tried to respond with a few shot attempts down the stretch of the first half, redshirt junior goalkeeper Anna Markland made two of her three saves in the game to maintain USI’s 2-0 lead into halftime.
Nearly seven minutes into the second half, USI earned a free kick from about 25 yards out. Thurston sent the kick in and off the gloves of the EIU goalkeeper. Off the deflected save, Murphy stepped up and put the ball into the net for her second goal of the match and extended the Eagles’ advantage to 3-0.
Following the two goals on Sunday, Murphy moved inside the top 15 in USI’s all-time history in goals (14) and points (40). Murphy is USI’s all-time leading scorer in the Division I era.
After taking a 3-0 lead, USI remained locked in. As the Panthers ramped up the intensity, trying to answer and come back, the Screaming Eagles stood tall and turned away Eastern Illinois in the remaining minutes of the game.
With Sunday’s victory, USI Women’s Soccer advanced to Thursday’s semifinals. The Screaming Eagles will travel to the championship-site host and top-seeded Tennessee Tech University (6-6-7, 6-0-3 OVC). Kickoff Thursday is scheduled for 4 p.m. from Cookeville, Tennessee. Tennessee Tech is coming off a double-bye after winning the OVC regular-season championship. The winner will advance to next Sunday’s championship match.
USI Women’s Soccer scores trio against Eastern Illinois, advances to OVC Tournament semifinals
Men’s Soccer finishes 2025 campaign Sunday afternoon
HOUSTON, Texas- University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer season ended with a 5-1 loss to Houston Christian University on Sunday afternoon in Houston, Texas.
The Screaming Eagles finished the 2025 campaign at 2-10-5 (1-4-5 OVC), finishing seventh in the Ohio Valley Conference with eight points, four behind sixth-place Eastern Illinois.
The 2025 season was highlighted by a 4-1 victory over HCU on October 2 and a 1-0 win against Rose Hulman Institute of Technology on August 26. The team was honored with two OVC Offensive Player of the Week awards throughout the season, with freshman Edin Cvorovic and sophomore David Davila each earning recognition.
In today’s match, the Huskies struck first at 18:59, taking a 1-0 lead through the first half. Despite the goal, USI’s defense held strong, limiting HCU to five shots with two on goal. USI tallied three shots with two on goal from junior Will Kirchhofer through the first 45.
HCU opened the floodgates in the second half, scoring four goals in the first 31 minutes, taking a commanding 5-0 lead. The Eagles fought back in the 84th minute with sophomore Pablo Juan scoring his third goal of the season off an assist from freshman Tony Murphy. The pass marked Murphy’s team-high fifth assist of the season.
For the game, USI was outshot 19-6 and 10-3 on goal. The Eagles forced four corner kicks while the Huskies had two, and also drew nine fouls while committing just six. Between the posts, USI grabbed five saves while HCU nabbed two.
During the 2025 season, the Eagles scored 18 goals, a program high since transitioning back to NCAA Division I in 2022. As a team, USI averaged 1.06 goals per game, while giving up 2.71. They tallied 121 total shots with 61 coming on goal.
Women’s golf finishes in 7th at The Robbie
Aces complete fall schedule
OWENS CROSS ROADS, Ala. – Kate Petrova and Elizabeth Mercier tied for 17th to lead the University of Evansville women’s golf team in the final round of The Robbie at RTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cover.
Petrova and Mercer wrapped up the 3-round tournament with scores of 224. Petrova shot a 6-over 78 in the final round while Mercer carded a 7-over 79 in Sunday’s final round. Jane Grankina was third on the team finishing in 34th. Her 79 in the final 18 holes gave her a 232 for the weekend.
Trinity Dubbs recorded a 78 on Sunday to take 43rd with a 238 while Haley Hughes was five behind her with a 243. Adeline Wittmer posted an 86 in the last round to finish in 61st. Evansville finished in 7th place at 53-over.
Georgia won the tournament coming in at 3-under. Lipscomb was nine behind in second place. Maria Garcia of UGA was the medalist completing the weekend with a 6-under 210. She bested teammate Karoline Tuttle by four strokes.
Evansville Rescue Mission addressing hunger needs in Evansville
Evansville, IN – [11/3/25] – In light of the federal government shutdown and the resulting pause in SNAP benefits—compounded by rising food insecurity across the region—Evansville Rescue Mission (ERM) is stepping up its response and invites the media to a joint press conference with Tracy Gorman, President/CEO and Mayor Stephanie Terry on Monday at 2 p.m. at ERM’s Men’s Residence Center campus [500 E. Walnut Street].
With thousands of our neighbors expected to face reduced resources in the weeks ahead, ERM has already made preparations to serve significantly more meals during this time of need. In October 2025, the Mission served more than double the number of individuals compared to October 2024, and demand continues to rise.
“Always here for you”
helps us strengthen that commitment. — that’s our promise to the community, and every dollar donated directly This year’s Gobbler Gathering—ERM’s annual Thanksgiving food distribution—has seen a record-breaking response. Registration for food boxes filled all 2,300 available spots in record time, and calls for assistance are still pouring in daily. In response, ERM is expanding again to serve 2,500 families, marking a 300-family increase from last year’s 2,200-box distribution. Each box provides a full Thanksgiving meal to a local household, ensuring that no one goes without during the holiday season.
How You Can Help:
Make a financial gift via check, cash, or securely online at evansvillerescuemission.org.
Your donations stretch even further thanks to ERM’s strong supplier partnerships and bulk-purchasing power.
Share our mission with others and help ensure that every family in our community has a place at the table this Thanksgiving.
Mayor Terry and ERM leadership will discuss ongoing efforts to address hunger and how local agencies, donors, and volunteers are working together to meet the growing need.
About Evansville Rescue Mission
Founded in 1917, Evansville Rescue Mission exists to glorify God by meeting the basic needs of those in our community while offering hope through life-transforming programs and services. From shelter and meals to recovery and family support, ERM serves men, women, and children across the Tri-State region.
Colts legend Jeff Saturday teams up with IndianaUnclaimed.gov to snap missing money back to rightful owners
Attorney General Todd Rokita welcomes football icon to new role
Longtime Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday, an all-time fan favorite, is helping Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office promote IndianaUnclaimed.gov to Hoosiers statewide.
“Retiring from football means more time for my hobbies, like baking and gardening, and it means watching my spending,” Saturday said. “That’s why I checked for unclaimed property at Indiana Unclaimed. It’s your money, and they want to give it back.”
Ads featuring Saturday will air on local radio and TV stations as well as across online digital platforms with a statewide reach.
To view and download a message from Attorney General Rokita and one of the new Jeff Saturday advertisements, click here.
“We want all Hoosiers to check IndianaUnclaimed.gov to see whether they have any cash waiting to be claimed,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We want Hoosiers to get their money back, so turning to a respected hometown hero like Jeff Saturday allows us to kick off our new efforts to promote IndianaUnclaimed.gov. It’s time for everybody to get in the game.”
Unclaimed property is any financial asset with no activity by its owner for an extended period of time. Examples of potential unclaimed property are:
- Unclaimed wages or commissions
- Money orders
- Safety deposit box contents
- Savings and checking accounts
- Refunds
- Overpayments such as:
- Credit card balances
- Cell phone bills
Attorney General Rokita’s Unclaimed Property Division is currently on a record-setting pace in 2025 for the amount of money reunited with rightful owners in a given year — with more than $77 million already returned so far.
State Rep. O’Brien: Hoosier families shouldn’t bear the weight of Washington’s gridlock
STATEHOUSE – As Congress remains stalled on passing a federal funding resolution, Hoosiers who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are facing uncertainty about their ability to put food on the table.
State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) said Washington’s failure to act is creating uncertainty for nearly 600,000 Hoosiers who use SNAP benefits, an estimated 228,000 of whom are children. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) have warned Hoosiers that no SNAP benefits will be issued starting Nov. 1 until the federal shutdown ends.
“Hoosiers, including children, seniors and individuals with disabilities, are wondering if they will receive the benefits they depend on,” O’Brien said. “Washington has a job to do, and it is frustrating to see political gamesmanship taking precedence over the well-being of children and families.”
According to a report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Indiana could see slower economic growth and increased unemployment because of the shutdown. CEA estimates Indiana’s Gross State Product will decline by approximately $270 million each week as the shutdown extends, which could lead to an increase in unemployment of about 900 workers in a month-long shutdown.
O’Brien said that the challenges facing Indiana families during the federal shutdown are concerning and highlight how unnecessary gridlock in Washington, D.C. can create real hardship at home.
“Indiana has consistently passed balanced budgets and operated within our means for nearly two decades,” O’Brien said. “This is an avoidable situation, and it is past time for certain members of Congress to end the games and get back to work for the people they represent.”
O’Brien said he remains in contact with officials at FSSA to ensure local families are kept informed and supported as the situation evolves.
Vanderburgh County Council Meeting NOVEMBER 5, 2025
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
| 1. | OPENING OF MEETING |
| 2. | ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL |
| 3. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
| 4. | INVOCATION |
| 5. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES: |
A. County Council Meeting – October 8, 2025
B. County Budget Adoption Meeting – October 8, 2025
| 6. | PERSONNEL REQUESTS: |
A. Auditor
1. Request to fill vacancy for Real Estate Clerk 10001020-102125
B. Sheriff
1. Request to fill vacancy for Deputy Sheriff 10001050-105142
C. Sheriff – USI
1. Request to fill vacancies for (3) Deputy Sheriffs 49850000-498501, 498502 and 498504
D. Prosecutor
1. Request to fill vacancy for Deputy Prosecutor 10001080-108117
2. Request to fill vacancy for Administrative & Outreach Coordinator 10001080-108120
E. Prosecutor IV-D – Child Support Division
1. Request to fill vacancies for (2) Enforcement Officers 10001400-140024 and 140028
F. Drug and Alcohol Deferral Service
1. Request to fill vacancy for Administrative Assistant/Office Manager 10001380-138114
G. Public Defender
1. Request to fill vacancy for (2) Public Defenders 10001420-142163 and 142188
H. Burdette Park
1. Request to eliminate one Campground Office Assistant position 10001450-145188, retitle and amend the hourly rate
I. Cumulative Bridge
1. Request to fill vacancy for Assistant Co Engineer 11350000-113510
2. Request to fill vacancy for Laborer 11350000-113520
J. Highway
1. Request to fill vacancy for Laborer 11760000-117646
K. Health Department – TANF
1. Request to fill vacancy for Community Health Worker II 84420000-844203
| 7. | APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE: |
A. Recorder
B. Sheriff
C. Superintendent of County Buildings
D. Jail
E. CCPI – Work Release
F. Superior Court – County Offender Transportation
G. Convention Center Operations
H. Litter Clean Up – Work Release
| 8. | REPEALS – None |
| 9. | TRANSFERS: |
A. Sheriff
B. Prosecutor
C. Area Plan
D. Jail
E. Superior Court
F. Legal Aid
G. CCPI – Electronic Home Detention
H. CCPI – Treatment Court
I. Convention & Visitors Bureau
J. Cumulative Bridge
K. Local Roads & Streets
L. Highway
M. Riverboat – Commissioners
N. Assessor Reassessment – PTABOA
| 10. | OLD BUSINESS: |
A. Tax Phase-In Annual Compliance Report – SJIP, CrossPoint Polymer Technologies
| 11. | NEW BUSINESS: |
A. Preliminary Resolution CO.R-11-25-006 Property Tax Phase-In 8301 North Kentucky Avenue (Prokuma Properties) – Pat Hickey, Economic Development Director
B. Ordinance No. CO.11-25-021 Request to fund the Recorder’s office expenses out of the Records Perpetuation Fund
C. Burdette Park Batting cage grading project – Zach Wathen, Park Director
| 12. | AMENDMENTS TO SALARY ORDINANCE |
| 13. | PUBLIC COMMENT |
| 14. | REMINDER OF UPCOMING MEETING DATES/TIMES: |
A. P&F Meeting – November 26th @3:00 PM
B. County Council Meeting – December 17th @3:00 PM
| 15. | ADJOURNMENT |
Tom Shetler, Jr., President – 2nd District / Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026
John Montrastelle, Vice-President – 4th District / Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026
James Raben, Finance Chair – 1st District / Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026
Jill A. Hahn, Personnel Chair – At Large / Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028
Nick Iaccarino, Member – 3rd District / Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026
Joe M. Kiefer II, Member – At Large / Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028
Ed Bassemier, Member – At Large / Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners
DRAFT AGENDA
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners
November 4, 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. 1. Acceptance of Street Improvements: Willow Crossing Section 1
B. Superintendent of County Buildings
Amendment to Old Courthouse Lease Agreement: Laura Symon d/b/a Into the
Light Mental Health and Consulting Services, Inc.
2. Agreement with Wathen Environmental Services, LLC for Pigeon Abatement
Services at the Old Courthouse
C. D. United Neighborhoods of Evansville 2026 Agreement for Services
First Reading of Vacation Ordinance CO.V-11-25-002: A Petition to Vacate a Partial
Public Utility Easement at 424 Beringer Drive
5. Department Head Reports
6. New Business
A. Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) 3rd Quarter Report
7. Old Business
8. Consent Items
A. Approval of October 21, 2025, Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
B. Employment Changes
C. Auditor
1. Claims Voucher Reports
i. ii. October 20, 2025 – October 24, 2025
October 27, 2025 – October 31, 2025
D. Engineer
E. Sheriff
1. 1. Report and Claims
Request to Surplus 2015 Ford Taurus Interceptor and Transfer Title to
Muensterman’s Auto Services
F. Treasurer
G. H. I. J. 1. September 2025 Innkeeper’s Tax Report
Resolution of the Vanderburgh County Auditor Authorizing the Execution of the
Amended Wind Down Agreement by and between the Vanderburgh County Board of
Commissioners and ASM Global
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Consent for Access to County-
Owned Property: 1011 N Garvin
3rd Quarter 2025 County EMS Response Time Compliance
Community Corrections Advisory Board Appointments
i. Cherie Epley
Drainage Board Immediately Followingii. Chris Kiefer
iii. Claire Will
iv. Dan Haviza
v. Dee Lewis
vi. Donovan Phipps
vii. Heather Woods
viii. Jay Dickerson
ix. Jodi Uebelhack
x. Lauren Jones
xi. Nick Iaccarino
xii. Stephanie Powell
9. Public Comment
10. Adjournment
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12. Members of the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners
i. Justin Elpers, President – District 2
a. Term: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026
ii. Amy Canterbury, Vice President – District 3
a. Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028
iii. Mike Goebel, Member – District 1
a. Term: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028
Drainage Board Immediately Following
Collegebound Students in Southwest Indiana Can Receive Free FAFSA Filing Help at College Goal Sunday, Nov. 9 at Ivy Tech Community College Evansville
EVANSVILLE, IN – Financial aid professionals from area colleges will be at Ivy Tech Evansville’s Carter Library on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. to help individuals who are planning to go to college and their families, to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This event is for individuals planning to go to ANY college in Indiana, not just Ivy Tech. Similar help sessions are being planned at 33 other sites in Indiana.
The FAFSA is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, many scholarships, and even federal student loans at most colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools nationwide. Filing must occur by the State of Indiana priority deadline of April 15 to guarantee state aid for those that qualify. Many families perceive the form to be too complicated and time consuming to complete, and often leads to students missing out on financial aid they would receive.
“This is one of many reasons College Goal Sunday is so important,” said Ivy Tech Financial Aid Director Caleb Fendrich. “In less than one afternoon during the event, students and their families get free help from the expert volunteers and file the form.”
Those attending will have the chance to win one of five $1,000 scholarships. Students who attend College Goal Sunday and submit a completed evaluation form will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship. The winners will be notified and scholarships will be sent directly to the higher education institution selected by the winning students.
Now in its 37th year, College Goal Sunday has helped more than 98,000 Indiana students and families complete the FAFSA properly and on time. College Goal Sunday is a charitable program of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA).
What students should bring
Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s), and parent(s) should bring completed 2024 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms and other 2024 income and benefits information. Students who worked should also bring their income information. Students 24 years of age or older may attend alone and bring their completed 2024 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2024 income and benefits information.
Students and parent(s) are encouraged to set up their U.S. Department of Education StudentAid.govaccount at studentaid.gov before coming to the event.