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Sheriff Wedding Appoints Colonel Noah Robinson His New Chief Deputy

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Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding announced today that he has appointed Major Noah Robinson to the rank of Colonel as his second in command to take over from retiring Chief Deputy John Strange III.

Major Noah Robinson is an 18 year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office. Major Robinson was a patrol officer with the Owensboro Police Department before joining the Sheriff’s Office in 2001. He spent eight years assigned to the Operations Division where he served as a patrol deputy and later as a field training deputy. He later moved up the ranks, serving as a sergeant in the Professional Standards Unit and then as a lieutenant in the Administration Division. Major Robinson will continue to serve as the executive commander of the Administration Division until his appointment as chief deputy later this month.

Sheriff Wedding said, “I am very excited to have Noah Robinson assuming the role of my chief deputy. I have relied on Noah heavily over the years and know he has what it takes to assist me in leading this agency. He possesses extensive operational and administrative experience and is well respected by his fellow office members.”

Chief Deputy John Strange, who is retiring on December 27, 2019, after 33 years of full-time service, will transition to a part-time role as the assistant chief deputy with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Sheriff Wedding explained, “I am fortunate that John agreed to remain with our agency as a member of my leadership team and to serve as a resource for our entire command staff.”

The future chief deputy will assume his new role beginning December 27, 2019, which is the effective date of Chief Deputy John Strange’s retirement from full-time service.

Major Noah Robinson is a graduate of Castle High School and attended the University of Southern Indiana where he obtained an Associate’s Degree in Social Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.

CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR DANCE EDUCATION TO HOST OVER 2,400 SCHOOL CHILDREN AT THE NUTCRACKER REHEARSAL

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Students from 14 elementary schools from across the region will experience a“behind the scenes” performance of the classic holiday ballet.

 Old National Events Plaza and Children’s Center for Dance Education will play host to over 2,400 elementary school students Friday, December 13, 2019, at 9 AM for a special field trip performance of The Children’s Nutcracker.

This educational presentation provides the student audience a “behind the scenes” experience, as the morning performance is a hybrid of set-up, dress rehearsal and fully realized show.  In addition to the classic holiday story and ballet dancing, the young audience will see and learn how set pieces are installed and curtains are hung, along with other production insights.

Although CCDE has toured its Nutcracker production to Tri-State schools in the past, 2019 marks only the second year for this unique educational performance at Old National Events Plaza.

“The support and excitement around this particular school performance have been outstanding.  We simply could not have imagined a full house of 2,400 students; it will be a tremendous experience for the dancers and audience alike,” said Deena Laska, founder of CCDE.

While the 9 AM school performance is private, the public is encouraged to attend The Children’s Nutcracker Friday evening at 7 PM.  This year, CCDE celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Nutcracker performances in the Tri-State.

What: Children’s Center for Dance Education presents The Children’s Nutcracker

When: Friday, December 13, 2019, at 9 AM (private school performance) and 7 PM (public performance)

Where: Old National Events Plaza

Tickets: $16.00

Senators Braun, Roberts, Sinema Introduce Tax Payment Clarification Act

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Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) introduced the Tax Payment Clarification Act (S. XXX) to fix the tax code to ensure the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) follows congressional intent regarding structured payments of corporate tax liabilities.

“Through an unintended loophole, Indiana’s Zimmer Biomet and other companies are being denied access to money that they overpaid to the IRS and this legislation fixes that problem,” said U.S. Senator Mike Braun. “As an former Main Street entrepreneur, I know firsthand that this legislation will help small businesses create more jobs and grow our economy.”

“Taxpayers should not be punished for attempting to follow the law,” said Senator Pat Roberts. “This legislation would allow the provision of the tax code to function as Congress intended, would return to businesses much-needed cash flow and would likely spur economic growth.”

“Arizona businesses deserve a tax code that is straightforward, fair, and supports job growth. Our bipartisan legislation ensures Arizona businesses can plan for the future and create more jobs for hard-working Arizonans,” said Sinema.

This legislation would help over 100 U.S. companies, including Zimmer BioMet, Intel, Walgreens, Honeywell, Fiat-Chrylser and many others.  Additionally, this legislation serves as a companion to bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives.

IPAC Announces 2019 Award Winners

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Several Honored at IPAC Award Ceremony

                     Seven Individuals RecognizedP By Indiana’s Prosecutors

(INDIANAPOLIS – Dec. 12, 2019) – The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council honored several people during its annual Winter Conference this week, including lawmakers, victim advocates, administrators, and law enforcement. In all, seven award winners were selected by the IPAC Board of Directors and celebrated for their accomplishments during the 2019 awards ceremony.

The evening was highlighted with the presentation of the Eugene “Shine” Feller Award, the highest honor IPAC bestows. The Feller award was named after Harrison County Prosecutor Eugene Feller and is meant to award Indiana’s outstanding citizens who make a difference in the world of criminal justice. Previous winners have including governors, judges and Attorneys General.

This year’s award winner was Terry Curry, who stepped down as Marion County Prosecutor in September. Curry became a prosecutor in 2011 after a long history in private practice. During his tenure, Curry brought stability to the office and was a tireless advocate for justice. He was nominated by Lake County Prosecutor Bernie Carter. Despite no longer leading the office, Curry continues to work for the Marion County Prosecutor as a deputy handling white-collar crime.

Two lawmakers from the Indiana General Assembly were also honored for their role in creating legislation that protects victims of crime and helps law enforcement officers do their jobs more effectively.

Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper, was selected as a recipient of the 2019 IPAC Legislative Excellence Award, in large part thanks to his work carrying Senate Enrolled Act 551 during the 2019 session. SEA 551 was deemed the Victims’ Rights bill and included several provisions that help those who have been impacted by a crime. Among other things, the bill allowed parents to seek a protective order against someone who is grooming their child for sexual activity,

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Former Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry (far right) poses with his Eugene “Shine” Feller Award with Lake County Prosecutor Bernie Carter (center) and IPAC Executive Director Chris Naylor (left)

tightened penalties for strangulation and domestic battery, allowed witnesses to have trained therapy dogs or comfort items with them on the stand and better protected the identity of victims by removing the use of initials in police reports. Sen. Messmer was nominated by Washington County Prosecutor Dustin Houchin.

The other 2019 Legislative Excellence Award went to Sen. Michael Young, R-Indianapolis. Sen. Young was crucial for prosecutors during the most recent session thanks to his work on synthetic drug reform, closing loopholes in the state’s OWI statutes and drug dealing penalties. As Chair of the Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law, Sen. Young regularly meets with IPAC and prosecutors to discuss pending legislation and its impact on criminal justice. Sen. Young was nominated by Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Pat Harrington.

IPAC also honored two law enforcement officials during the ceremony. Lawrence County Prosecutor Samuel Arp II presented one award to Indiana State Police Trooper Josh Allen for his work on the meth and heroin problem in Lawrence County.

“It’s amazing how much of a difference one person can make,” Arp said of Allen’s impact. “He has changed the landscape of my county. Dealers are scared to be found in our community and users are having more success with treatment.”

Dr. Bill Smock, who works as the police surgeon for the Louisville Metro Police Department, also received the 2019 Law Enforcement Award. Dr. Smock was nominated by Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards who thanked him for his invaluable help to both her office and prosecutors around the state and nation. Dr. Smock is a leading expert on strangulation and domestic violence and has done countless training for prosecutors and law enforcement over the years, making sure everyone is up to date on the latest advancements

in the field.

“It is not an exaggeration to say that Dr. Smock has saved countless lives,” Richards said.

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Left: Sen. Mark Messmer poses with his award next to Washington County Prosecutor Dustin Houchin. Right: Sen. Michael Young and Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Pat Harrington

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Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards (left) and Dr. Bill Smock at the Awards Ceremony

Tonia Sievers was presented with the 2019 Kathy Falkner Richey Award for outstanding service over the past 20 years as the Daviess County office administrator. The Richey Award is given to those who support prosecutors behind the scenes, making sure the day-to-day operations of the office go smoothly. She was nominated by Daviess County Prosecutor Dan Murrie.

The final award from Monday was the Outstanding Victims’ Advocate award, which went to Melinda Padgett, the Director of Advocacy Services in Madison County. Padgett has been in her current positions since 2002 and has been instrumental in bringing on more advocates to the office. Her nominator, Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings, said she also represents his office in several different capacities across the county, including the Madison County Trauma Team which she helped create.

“We are extremely happy with all nominations that we received this year and we enjoy the chance to honor those who work hand-in-hand with prosecutors on a daily basis,” IPAC Executive Director Chris Naylor said. “The awards ceremony is our chance to say ‘thank you’ to all of those who help make our jobs as prosecutors a little easier.”

White House Reporter, Author April Ryan To Keynote 2020 USI Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon

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April Ryan, journalist, political correspondent and award-winning author, will provide the keynote address at the University of Southern Indiana’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2020 in Carter Hall located in University Center West on the USI campus.

Since 1997, Ryan has served as the only black female White House correspondent, covering four presidential administrations for American Urban Radio Networks as their Washington D.C. bureau chief. She was named the recipient of the Freedom of the Press Award by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press in 2019, and Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists in 2017. Ryan is one of only three African Americans in the White House Correspondents Association’s over 100-year history to serve on its board and is also an esteemed member of the National Press Club.

Ryan’s first book, The Presidency in Black and White: My Up-Close View of Three Presidents and Race in America (2015), received an Image Award from the NAACP. Her latest book, Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White House, was published in 2018, and details her experience as a presidential reporter in the current administration. She joined CNN as a political analyst in 2017, and regularly posts on her personal blog, Fabric of America. Ryan has a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Morgan State University in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.

Tickets are now available for USI students and employees and will be available for the general public beginning Monday, December 16. All tickets may be purchased online on the USI website beginning on Monday, December 16 or in person at the USI Multicultural Center, located at Room 1224 in University Center East. Tickets are $5 for USI students, $15 for USI employees and $20 for the general public.

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon features a prominent, successful African American keynote speaker and attracts a large crowd from throughout the community. The luncheon encourages and inspires attendees to continue working for the cause of racial equality, for which King gave his life. The event is sponsored by the USI Foundation and the USI Multicultural Center and will include entertainment by student and community groups.

For more information, contact the USI Multicultural Center at 812-465-7188 or at USI.edu/mcc.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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

Stacy Dewayne Mayes: Possession of a controlled substance (Level 6 Felony)

Andrew Jordan Bowlds: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Kyle Andrew McFarland: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)

Clint A. Sellers: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Alicia Dawn Utley: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Nicholas Allen Mills: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

John David Graves: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Jacquelyn Jo Shell: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Codey Michael Ritchison: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Reckless driving (Class B misdemeanor), Reckless driving (Class B misdemeanor), Leaving the scene of an accident (Class B misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor), Disregarding automatic signal (C infraction)

Kyle Paul Johnson: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Food Inspection Report For Vanderburgh County

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Food Inspection Reports 12-12-19

Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for December 13

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INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for December 13, 2019.

 

Friday, December 13: Indiana Farm Bureau 100th Anniversary Dinner

WHO:               Gov. Holcomb

 

WHAT:            The governor will deliver remarks.

 

WHEN:            6:30 p.m., Friday, December 13
WHERE:           West Baden Springs Hotel

8538 W Baden Ave,

West Baden Springs, IN 47469

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Aces prep for final non-conference road trip

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UE travels to Green Bay and Jacksonville State

Riding a 4-game win streak, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team embarks on its final non-conference road trip of the regular season on Saturday, traveling to Green Bay for a 6 p.m. game.  Following the contest against the Phoenix, the Purple Aces travel to Alabama for a Monday evening game against Jacksonville State.  Both games will be carried on ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network.

 Setting the Scene

– Evansville faces Green Bay for the ninth time overall and the first time on the road since Nov. 25, 2000

– It will mark the Aces first game in the state of Wisconsin since that contest

– UE has won four games in a row for the first time in head coach Walter McCarty’s tenure

– In last year’s meeting at the Ford Center, UE won by a final of 80-75; K.J. Riley was 12-of-14 from the line on his way to a game-high of 24 points

Last Time Out

– DeAndre Williams shot a school record 94.4% hitting 17 out of 18 shots to lead the Aces to a 101-87 win over Miami Ohio on Saturday

– The RedHawks had a 47-45 halftime lead, but the Aces erupted for 56 points in the second half while shooting 66.7% in the final 20 minutes to finish off the win

– Williams finished the game with a career-best 37 points while adding 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks

– Sam Cunliffe had his best game in an Evansville uniform, adding 21 points while John Hall had a solid 14-point game and hit four triples

– With the win, Evansville improved to 12-5 in the series against Miami and 8-1 at home

 Win Streak

– As a team, the Aces have improved in several facets over the recent win streak; in the three losses, UE was outrebounded by 13.3 boards per game – the last four games – all wins – the Aces have outrebounded the opposition by 1.5 per game

– UE’s shooting has gone up – the Aces have shot 52.1% in the win streak while the three losses saw the team finish at 37.9%

– Evansville has shot 50% or better in the last two games and three of the last four, including 64.2% against the RedHawks – the top effort in the Coach McCarty era

Weekly Award Sweep

– In the win over Miami Ohio, sophomore DeAndre Williams had one of the best performances in NCAA history before going on to earn MVC Player and Newcomer of the Week recognition

– Williams was 17-of-18 from the field and finished with 37 points and 10 rebounds.  – He knocked down 15 shots in a row, which was just one off of the NCAA record of 16, which was set by Doug Grayson of Kent State in 1967

– His 94.4% shooting effort was the best in the NCAA this season with over 10 attempts and the best effort in UE program history

– The 17 makes is tied for the most in an NCAA game this season and was the most for an Evansville player since Colt Ryan had 17 against Creighton in 2012

– Over the last three games, Williams’ averages are astounding – he is averaging 26 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4 assists in that span while hitting 79.5% (31/39) of his attempts

Pin Point Accuracy

– In his last three games, John Hall has drained 7 of his 10 3-point attempts and is shooting 44.8% from outside this season

– He was 4-for-6 from long distance against Miami Ohio – by comparison – he took a total of just six 3-point shots in his first season with the program

Scouting the Opponent

– Green Bay fell to 3-7 on the season with a 79-66 loss at UCF on Tuesday evening; the Phoenix have lost three in a row, all coming on the road

– Amari Davis leads four double digit scorers for the team with 16.3 points per game and shoots 60.9%

– JayQuan McCloud is just behind him with 15 points and team highs in rebounds (4.6/game) and assists (43)

– PJ Pipes and Kameron Hankerson average 11.1 and 10.3 points per contest, respectively

– Averaging 80.1 points per game, the Phoenix are 42nd in the nation in scoring offense, but their defense gives up 83.5 PPG, which is 343rd in the country

 

 

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