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McNamara’s Bill Raising Penalty For Failure To Yield To An Emergency Vehicle Heads To Governor

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State Rep. Wendy McNamara’s (R-Evansville) bill raising the penalty for drivers who fail to yield to an emergency vehicle, causing an accident involving serious bodily injury or death, could soon become law.

McNamara, chair of the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, said drivers need to be aware of first responders who by virtue of their jobs, are placed in dangerous situations every day.

“I look forward to this proposal becoming law to help ensure justice is done for our first responders who are out there trying to keep us safe,” McNamara said. “I heard firsthand from officers whose lives were permanently changed by careless drivers, and we want to make sure that they are protected and that drivers are paying attention.”

Current Indiana “move over” laws can result in a fine and a license suspension up to two years. This proposal would raise the infraction to a level 6 felony, which is punishable by at least six months in jail, and a fine of up to $10,000 if a driver fails to yield to an emergency vehicle, causing serious injury or death.

House Enrolled Act 1225 is now eligible to be signed into law by the governor. Visit iga.in.gov for more information.

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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

Joseph Ashton Walker: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Kaylie Erin Savoyard: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Brett Gabriel Rowans: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Kelli Mari Costello: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Aron Anthony Eugene Rowans: Failure of a sex offender to possess identification (Level 6 Felony)

Larquendius Talpheal Simpson: Criminal recklessness (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A Misdemeanor)

Jason M. Cater: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Rick Dewayne Kemper: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Joseph L. Martin: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony)

Margaret Lawley Gibson: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony)

Brooke Nicole Carter: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony)

Christina M. Powell: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

 Man Arrested after Entering a Home and Threatening Resident with a Handgun

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 DATE: Friday, March 06, 2020

An Evansville man who threatened a friend with a handgun is in custody after a standoff at his northern Vanderburgh County home.

On Friday, March 06, 2020, at 2:14 PM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Sharon Place off Whetstone Road upon the report of a subject with a gun. The 911 caller reported that Mr. Ralph Chandley had entered the home without permission and was threatening one of the residents with a handgun.

Chandley left the scene prior to sheriff’s deputies arriving. The residents explained that Chandley was a family friend, but arrived at their residence intoxicated and angrily accused one of the residents of theft while pointing a handgun at him.

Sheriff’s deputies drove to Chandley’s residence on Cemetery Road south of E. Baseline Road where they located his vehicle in the driveway. Chandley refused to exit his residence and a Sheriff’s Office crisis negotiator was called to the scene. Mr. Chandley repeatedly told a negotiator that he would not peacefully surrender to law enforcement and made other suicidal statements. At one point Chandley told deputies he had an AK-47 rifle and that he would engage in a shootout.

After nearly two hours, Chandley agreed to exit his residence and surrendered without incident. A search warrant was obtained for the residence and numerous firearms were seized.

Chandley was later booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail and will make an initial court appearance on Monday.

ARRESTED:

Ralph Dixon Chandley II (pictured above in 2011), 56, of Evansville. Burglary while Armed with Deadly Weapon as a Level 2 Felony, Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon as a Level 5 Felony, Pointing a Loaded Firearm as a Level 6 Felony

FOOTNOTE: Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

 

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” March 7, 2020

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“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” March 7, 2020

“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 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 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.

EPA Announces Supplement to Science Transparency Proposed Rule

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the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking to the Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science proposed rule. This notice is not a new rulemaking; rather, it provides clarifications on certain terms and aspects of the 2018 proposed rule. The Agency anticipates promulgating a final rule later this year.

“These additions and clarifications to the proposed rule will ensure that the science supporting the agency’s decisions is transparent and available for independent validation while still maintaining protection of confidential and personally identifiable information,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “I am committed to ensuring that the science underlying EPA’s actions is of the highest quality. When finalized, the science transparency rule will ensure that all pivotal studies underpinning significant regulatory actions at the EPA, regardless of their source, are available for transparent review by qualified scientists.”

Today’s notice is a supplement to clarify points in the 2018 proposed rule, this is not a new rule. The Supplemental:

  •  proposes that the scope of the rulemaking applies to influential scientific information as well as significant regulatory decisions;
  • defines and clarifies that the proposed rule applies to data and models underlying both pivotal science and pivotal regulatory science;
  • proposes a modified approach to the availability provisions for data and models that would underly influential scientific information and significant regulatory decisions, as well as an alternate approach; and,
  • clarifies the ability of the Administrator to grant exemptions.

EPA is taking comment on whether to use its housekeeping authority independently or in conjunction with appropriate environmental statutory provisions as authority for taking this action.

The supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking will be open for public comment 30 days after it publishes in the Federal Register.

Sixth-inning runs lift Eagles to two wins

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University of Southern Indiana Softball scored a combined five runs in the sixth inning to earn a pair of wins at the Spring Games Friday. The No. 24 Screaming Eagles scored a pair of runs in the top half of the sixth inning to break a 2-2 tie and defeat Fairmont State University, 4-2, in their opener, while three runs in the last half of the sixth inning led to a 3-1 win over Midwest Region opponent Cedarville University in the nightcap.

USI 4, Fairmont State 2
USI (10-3) trailed 1-0 heading into the fourth inning when a double steal followed by a sacrifice fly by sophomore designated player Elissa Brown had the Eagles up, 2-1, heading into the bottom of the fourth.

Fairmont State (0-5), however, scored another run in the home half of the fourth to tie the score at 2-2. Junior outfielder Jessica Tucker’s RBI-single in the sixth inning gave the Eagles a 3-2 lead. She later scored from third when senior pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt was thrown out trying to steal second.

Leonhardt (5-2) overcame five walks and a hit batter to earn her fifth win of the year. She allowed just two runs, one earned, off three hits, while striking out seven batters.

USI 3, Cedarville 1
Sophomore pitcher Katie Back gave up just two hits and an unearned run as USI used a sixth-inning rally to defeat Cedarville.

The Yellow Jackets (5-19) broke a scoreless tie in the top of the sixth as a lead-off single and an error led to a Cedarville run.

Tucker’s lead-off single in the home half of the sixth inning sparked a much-need USI offensive explosion. She came around to score when Cedarville leftfielder Annie Rourke’s throw back into the infield following junior outfielder Alicia Webb’s two-out single got past the catcher.

Freshman pitcher/first baseman Allie Goodin followed with a two-run home run, the first of her collegiate career, to give the Eagles the 3-1 lead.

Back (2-1) tossed a perfect seventh inning to complete the victory. She had four strikeouts and allowed just three base runners en route to the complete-game victory.

Notes: The Eagles had just one hit going into the sixth inning against Cedarville…Goodin has now reached base safely in a team-high tying 10 straight games.

Up next: USI takes on No. 12 Saint Anselm College and Le Moyne College Saturday at 8:15 a.m. (CST) and 10:30 a.m., respectively…USI and Saint Anselm met for the NCAA II National Championship in 2018, when the Eagles earned a two-game sweep of the Hawks…the two teams met a year ago, with USI coming away with a 2-1 win.

Friendly reminder: Daylight Savings time begin Sunday.

EPA Announces Grant Opportunity Supporting Innovative Solutions for Reducing Pollution

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking grant applications through the Source Reduction Assistance Grant Program from states, federally recognized tribes, universities, local governments, and other groups to support innovative solutions for source reduction or pollution prevention (P2) through research, education, training, or certain other methods. As the agency highlights chemical safety during the month of March, these grants support that goal by providing information, training, and tools to improve public health and the surrounding environment, reduce pollutants, and decrease resource use (e.g., water and energy).

“Commemorating the 50th anniversary of EPA reminds us that one way to advance chemical safety is through supporting the development and implementation of original, practical solutions to reducing pollution,” said EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Assistant Administrator Alexandra Dapolito Dunn. “The assistance provided through these grants supports EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment while helping American businesses improve environmental performance and reduce costs.”

EPA anticipates awarding individual grants in the range of $20,000-$200,000 for a two-year funding period (or between $10,000 – $100,000 per year), though award amounts may vary based on EPA region. EPA anticipates awarding 20 grants in total.

Grant applications should focus on at least one of the following P2 priority areas, also referred to as National Emphasis Areas (NEAs) that support several of the Agency’s Smart Sectors. Through these grants, technical assistance and projects should encourage businesses to identify, develop, and adopt P2 practices and reduce waste in the following sectors.

  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Processing (NEA #1)
  • Chemical Manufacturing, Processing and Formulation (NEA #2)
  • Automotive Manufacturing and Maintenance (NEA #3)
  • Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing and Maintenance (NEA #4)
  • Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication (NEA #5)

Proposals are due by April 30, 2020. Additional information is available on: www.grants.gov, under Funding Opportunity Announcement EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-002.

ADOPT A PET

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Chelsea is a 4-year-old female! She was pulled from Evansville Animal Care & Control in January when VHS had more open kennels. She has played well with several other dogs during her time here. She’s an energetic gal and would love an active family that goes for walks & playtime! Her adoption fee is $110 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for details!

 

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Front Desk Clerk (EVVAP)
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Medical Office Receptionist
Dr. H. Shah – Evansville, IN
Pediatric office seeking full-time receptionist. Duties include greeting patients, answering calls, making appointments, verifying insurance eligibility, and other office duties as needed. Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of office…
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Receptionist – Dental
ECHO Community Healthcare 4/5 rating   3 reviews  – Evansville, IN
ECHO Community Healthcare is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our employees and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Basic and optional life insurance, EAP, 403(b)…
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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. Saturday mornings will be part of regular schedule.
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Office Assistant – OB/Gyn
St. Vincent, IN 3.7/5 rating   5,143 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Office Assistant – OB/Gyn – Full-Time, Days – St. Vincent Medical Group – Partners in Women’s Health – Evansville, IN. Vincent operates 24 hospitals in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, and clinics.
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Medical Office Assistant
Deaconess Health System 3.7/5 rating   462 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Maintains positive patient oriented services in the provision of medical office services to the patient, family members, visitors and physicians in the office setting. Greets, instructs and directs patients while in the office setting.
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Office Assistant – Women’s Services
St. Vincent, IN 3.7/5 rating   5,143 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Office Assistant – Women’s Services – Full-Time, Days – St. Vincent Women’s Services – Evansville, IN. Monday – Friday 7AM-4:30PM, (hours may vary slightly). Vincent operates 24 hospitals in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint…
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Front Desk Customer Service Advocate Position
The Vision Care Center 4/5 rating   2 reviews  – Newburgh, IN
$10 – $12 an hour
Please send a resume and a completed application through indeed*. Front Desk Customer Service Advocate Position. The Vision Care Center is growing! Join our busy practice as a full-time Front Desk Staff Member. We look forward to meeting you!
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Administrative Assistant
Trans Ash, Inc. – Newburgh, IN
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Assist site project supervision w/project administration. Enter payroll hours and cost code equipment and labor on time cards. Is seeking a full-time or part-time Administrative Assistant to work in the office trailer of our construction site in…
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Office Coordinator
The MENTOR Network 2.8/5 rating   1,310 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Indiana MENTOR offers home and community-based services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as autism spectrum disorders, mental health challenges, physical disabilities with complex medical needs and…
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Office Assistant – Family Practice
St. Vincent, IN 3.7/5 rating   5,143 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Office Assistant – Family Practice – Full-Time, Days – St. Vincent Westside Connection – Evansville, IN. Monday – Friday either 7am – 4pm or 8am -5pm. No weekends or major holidays. Vincent operates 24 hospitals in addition to a comprehensive network…
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Medical Billing/Administrative Assistant
HSC Medical Billing & Consulting LLC – Evansville, IN
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Administrative Assistant III – Human Resources
Atlas World Group Inc. – Evansville, IN
Atlas Van Lines is comprised of a family of companies that deliver transportation and related services globally through a network of quality agents and select service partners. This full-time position will consist of 40 hours per week.
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Special Education-Administrative Coordinator of Exceptional Learners
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 3.7/5 rating   57 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Proficient with teamwork and collaborating with colleagues and administration. In addition, this position is eligible to enroll in a 401(a) retirement investment plan, a 403(b) Match Program, and a tax-free post-retirement medical expense account …
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Medical Billing/Administrative Assistant
HSC Medical Billing & Consulting LLC – Evansville, IN
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Medical Receptionist
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Eligibility Assistant – Vanderburgh County
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