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Blazer Karyiek Dixon signs with NCAA D-II Emporia State

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Blazer Karyiek Dixon signs with NCAA D-II Emporia State

July 1, 2024

VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University sophomore Karyiek Dixon (Enfield, London, UK) announced earlier this week that he has signed to continue his basketball career next season at NCAA Division II Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan.

“Emporia State is where I have decided to continue my basketball career,” Dixon said. “Coach Billeter won a National Championship in 2016 and is aiming for another one. That is a goal we share, similar to how it was at VU. Coach Franklin is a Hall of Fame Coach, who also won a National Championship and over the two years I played at VU, we competed to try to win another one and went to Hutch both years.”

Dixon made a major improvement in his sophomore season, being a key figure in the Trailblazers front court, averaging 8.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in 29 starts for VU.

Dixon was a consistent member of the VU lineup all season, being one of only three players to play in all 34 games this past season for the Blazers.

Dixon’s best stretch of games came early in the 2023-24 season when he scored in double figures in six out of seven games, including recording three double doubles during that run.

Dixon’s best game came with 18 points and 12 rebounds in VU’s win over then No. 25-ranked Monroe College in November.

Dixon closed out his VU career with 367 total points and 303 rebounds, scoring in double figures 16 times and recording five double doubles in his two season with the Blazers.

Dixon helped guide the Blazers to a 60-10 record over the last two seasons, including an Elite Eight appearance as a freshman and winning the NJCAA Division I Region 24 Championship this past season.

Dixon is the fifth VU sophomore to sign to play at the next level, following Michael Osei-Bonsu (Bolingbrook, Ill.), Victor Lado (Louisville, Ky.), Kris King (Washington, D.C.) and Kent King (Washington, D.C.).

Osei-Bonsu signed last month with Division I Missouri State University, with Lado heading to Division II Colorado State University-Pueblo and Kris and Kent King signing with Division II Chaminade University in Hawaii.

“Going to Hutch and competing against the other top teams in the country has helped prepare me to play at the next level,” Dixon added. “At Vincennes University, they also emphasized the importance of academics, which I liked. VU prepared me to further pursue a degree in accounting.”

Dixon is joining a Hornets squad that finished last season with a 19-12 record, including a 12-10 record in the Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) conference and a 14-3 record at home.

Dixon will get to play for newly hired Head Coach Tom Billeter who comes to Emporia State after 21 seasons at Division II Augustana University, including winning the 2016 Division II National Championship.

The Vincennes University Athletic Department would like to congratulate Karyiek Dixon on his commitment to continuing his education at Emporia State University and wishes him good luck as he continues his basketball career next season.

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UE women’s basketball hires Tyler McCormick as Assistant Coach

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UE women’s basketball hires Tyler McCormick as Assistant Coach

JUNE 2, 2024

The Purple Aces round out their bench staff for the 2024-25 seasoEVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team and Head Coach Robyn Scherr-Wells have announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Tyler McCormick.

Following two years at Pittsburg State, Illinois native Tyler McCormick has joined the Purple Aces on the bench.  “I am thrilled Tyler has chosen to join our staff!” exclaimed Scherr-Wells. “His energy, his passion for developing players, and his desire to be a part of building a championship program at Evansville has set him apart. I know he will be a tremendous asset to Evansville Women’s Basketball!”

McCormick has spent the past two years on the men’s basketball staff at Division II Pittsburgh State in Kansas. While with the Gorillas, McCormick handled a variety of duties with a focus on scouting and player development. McCormick was a part of multiple facets of player development including individual workouts, managing academics, and coordinating community service projects. Along with scouting and player development duties, McCormick handled team graphics for Pitt State contributing to the Gorilla’s social media strategy.

“I am super excited to be joining the staff at the University of Evansville!” says McCormick. “Coach Robyn’s program is special, and she is a special leader as well. I look forward to getting to know everyone at UE and this opportunity!”

Before his time at Pittsburg State, McCormick was a student assistant for the Missouri Southern State men’s basketball team for three years. With the Lions, McCormick organized practices with film coordination and charting possessions. McCormick also helped with equipment management as a student assistant. He also served as a practice player for the Lions women’s basketball team.

McCormick holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Missouri Southern State. He then obtained his master’s degree in health, human performance, recreation, sport, and leisure management from Pittsburg State. McCormick is a native of Colfax, Ill.

 

STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE HOOSIERS TO DISPOSE OF RECALLED DIAMOND SHRUUMZ PRODUCTS

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INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging individuals to not buy, eat, sell, or serve Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies following a recall issued by the manufacturer.

Indiana officials are investigating reports of severe acute illnesses potentially associated with consuming Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies marketed as containing a proprietary blend of mushrooms. As of June 24, 2024, there have been 39 total illnesses reported from 20 states with 23 hospitalizations, including three confirmed cases in Indiana. No deaths have been reported.

People who became ill from eating Diamond Shruumz brand products reported a variety of severe symptoms including seizures, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, agitation, abnormal heart rates, changes in blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting.

Diamond Shruumz brand products can be purchased online or at a variety of retail locations nationwide including gas stations, smoke/vape shops, or places that sell hemp-derived or CBD products.

Those who become ill after consuming these products should seek medical treatment. Call the Indiana Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 to report symptoms and seek information. Callers should let Poison Control know they have recently consumed Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies.

 

FSSA announces launch of Indiana PathWays for Aging Medicaid managed care program, new waivers

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Hoosiers eligible for waiver services will begin to be invited to continue process

INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced today that Indiana PathWays for Aging launched for more than 123,000 eligible Hoosiers aged 60 and over.

“This is an exciting day for Indiana as we go live with this transformative program,” Indiana Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz said. “We thank our partners across the state who have been instrumental in helping us design a program that will make a difference for this population, and the state.”

PathWays for Aging is a Medicaid managed care program designed to improve the health and wellbeing of the Hoosiers it serves, provide choice for those members who want to age in their homes or communities, and better manage the rising costs of providing Medicaid coverage to the aging population. This becomes the state’s fourth managed care program in addition to the Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Healthwise and Hoosier Care Connect.

“Before PathWays, the aging individuals on Medicaid had to navigate a complicated healthcare and supports system on their own,” FSSA Secretary Dan Rusyniak, M.D., said. “Now, individuals need only one point of contact for assistance, making it easier for more Hoosiers to stay in their homes, surrounded by family and friends.”

On PathWays, individuals contact a care coordinator who can help them access services or find other resources to meet their needs.

Some individuals on the PathWays program will qualify for additional services based on their needs and will be eligible for the PathWays home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver.

July 1 also marks the end of the Aged and Disabled Waiver. Two new waivers, the PathWays Waiver for individuals aged 60 and older and the Health and Wellness Waiver for individuals 59 and younger, will provide home and community-based services to eligible Hoosiers who need nursing facility level of care.

Per the federal approvals, both waivers have a designated number of slots available. A slot can only be used by one person during the July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 waiver year and cannot be re-used by a different person if a member no longer needs services, for example if the individual moved out of state.

  • PathWays for Aging Waiver: 39,842 slots, of which 29,268 are filled by Hoosiers already receiving services. 10,574 slots will remain for newly eligible individuals.
  • Health and Wellness Waiver: 16,127 slots, of which 13,190 are filled by Hoosiers already receiving services. 2,937 slots will remain for newly eligible individuals.

In April, FSSA established a waiting list for the former Aged and Disabled Waiver. Beginning this month, the agency will begin inviting eligible individuals on the waiting list to continue the process to access either the PathWays Waiver or Health and Wellness Waiver.

Individuals currently receiving waiver services through the former Aged and Disabled Waiver, now transitioned to the Health and Wellness Waiver or PathWays Waiver, do not have to complete this process.

No waitlist will exist for the overall PathWays program, only individuals eligible for waiver services under PathWays may be placed on a waitlist.

At this time, 9,015 people are on the waiting list for the PathWays Waiver, and 3,762 are on the waiting list for the Health and Wellness Waiver.

FSSA will invite a group of individuals to continue the process to begin receiving services each month as long as capacity remains. Based on the number of slots, the number of people on the waiting list, and the steps that must be taken, FSSA plans to invite individuals as follows:

  • 125 individuals per month to Health and Wellness HCBS Waiver
  • 800 individuals per month to PathWays HCBS Waiver

These estimates are based on the steps that must be taken following invitation, with the goal of allowing eligible members to access services as quickly as possible. For example, face-to-face level of care assessments must be completed, and functional eligibility and Medicaid eligibility must be determined. Individuals invited to proceed will receive a letter with further details.

Transition Structured Family Caregiving or new Attendant Care caregiver

As announced early this year, legally responsible individuals are no longer permitted to provide Attendant Care as of today. Two options were offered: Structured Family Caregiving or Attendant Care from a caregiver who is not a legally responsible individual.

More than 1,700 members, or the vast majority of those affected, had completed a newly approved service plan and can begin their new services. After July 1, all Health and Wellness waiver members 17 and younger who select Structured Family Caregiving for the first time will be assessed by care managers to determine the appropriate tier of service. Families who transitioned to Structured Family Caregiving before the July 1 start were placed in a tier based on the Attendant Care hours they were already utilizing.

In mid-2025, a new Structured Family Caregiving Level of Service Assessment will be in place.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD Pension Board Meeting Agenda

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July 3, 2024 Agenda

Six Aces named WGCA All-American Scholars

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 Purple Aces well-represented on the list

 CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Six University of Evansville women’s golfers were recognized on Monday as the 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholar Team was announced.

Evansville’s honorees included seniors Allison Enchelmayer and Carly Frazier, junior Magdalenca Borisova, sophomore Destynie Sheridan and freshmen Trinity Dubbs and Jane Grankina.

The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent in all of college athletics and continue to demonstrate the high-level academic achievements of our players. To be selected, a student-athlete must:

  • Have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
  • Be an amateur and on the team’s roster through the conclusion of the team’s season.
  • Have played in 50% of the college’s regularly scheduled competitive rounds during the year nominated through the team’s conference championship.

A total of 1,497 women’s collegiate golfers from 412 programs were recognized on Monday with the prestigious honor.

The Purple Aces round out their bench staff for the 2024-25 season

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team and Head Coach Robyn Scherr-Wells have announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Tyler McCormick.
Following two years at Pittsburg State, Illinois native Tyler McCormick has joined the Purple Aces on the bench.  “I am thrilled Tyler has chosen to join our staff!” exclaimed Scherr-Wells. “His energy, his passion for developing players, and his desire to be a part of building a championship program at Evansville has set him apart. I know he will be a tremendous asset to Evansville Women’s Basketball!”
McCormick has spent the past two years on the men’s basketball staff at Division II Pittsburg State in Kansas. While with the Gorillas, McCormick handled a variety of duties with a focus in scouting and player development. McCormick was a part of multiple facets of player development including individual workouts, managing academics, and coordinating community service projects. Along with scouting and player development duties, McCormick handled team graphics for Pitt State contributing to the Gorilla’s social media strategy.
“I am super excited to be joining the staff at the University of Evansville!” says McCormick. “Coach Robyn’s program is special, and she is a special leader as well. I look forward to getting to know everyone at UE and this opportunity!”
Before his time at Pittsburg State, McCormick was a student assistant for the Missouri Southern State men’s basketball team for three years. With the Lions, McCormick organized practices with film coordination and charting possessions. McCormick also helped with equipment management as a student assistant. He also served as a practice player for the Lions women’s basketball team.
McCormick holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Missouri Southern State. He then obtained his master’s degree in health, human performance, recreation, sport, and leisure management from Pittsburg State. McCormick is a native of Colfax, Ill.

Three Injured in Weekend Shooting, One Arrested

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Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to a gas station at Covert and S. Green River

Road on June 30th just before 4 a.m. On scene officers found two people had been shot. A short

time later a third victim from the same incident arrived at a local hospital for treatment for a

gunshot wound.

A juvenile sustained a serious injury from this shooting and was later transported to a

hospital outside of Evansville. The other two victims were treated for non-life-threatening

gunshot wounds at a local hospital.

Officers and detectives were able to quickly establish suspects through interviewing

witnesses and gathering video from the area.

EPD officers and detectives executed several search warrants Sunday afternoon in reference

to this crime. 32-year-old Luther K. Lawton Jr. was arrested and charged with possession of a

firearm by a serious violent felon, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and battery

committed with a deadly weapon. Lawton is currently being held in the Vanderburgh County

Confinement Center. More arrests are anticipated as this investigation continues.

Evansville swept in Windy City

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CRESTWOOD, Ill. – The Evansville Otters were swept by the Windy City ThunderBolts on Sunday in a 3-1 finish at Ozinga Field.

The Otters (17-28) have now dropped five of their last six contests and fall to a season-low 11 games below .500.

The ThunderBolts (20-26) plated two runs in the fifth innings on a double to left which ignited the scoring. In the sixth inning, they scored their final run of the game.

In the seventh frame, the Otters scored their lone run. Mason White led off with a single up the middle. Two batters later, Delvin Zinn singled him in.

Terance Marin (0-1) made his season debut for Evansville today. Pitching in the Mexican League earlier this year, the right-hander took a hard-luck loss in a quality start. He surrendered all three runs on four hits with five strikeouts and one walk across six innings.

Will Armbruester (2-4) took the win, with a quality start of his own.

Grif Hughes had another terrific outing out of the bullpen, tossing in two shutout innings with as many strikeouts. The only baserunner he allowed was thanks to a walk.

Evansville out-hit the ThunderBolts 5-4, but left seven on base the Windy City’s two. Zinn and Alec Olund reached base multiple times today.

The Otters have the day off tomorrow to reset before a new series against Joliet. The three game set against the Slammers will conclude the Otters six-game road series. Tuesday’s game will begin at 6:35 p.m. CT. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.

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