Otters fall in season-long road trip finale
Evansville played from behind for the third time this series. Ryan Wiltse made his fourth start and after a clean first inning, he allowed a pair of home runs and three total runs in the second. After another run in the fourth, the Titans jumped out in front 4-0.
The Otters responded in the top of the fifth as Dennis Pierce hit his fourth home run of the week to cut the lead to 4-2. Pierce is the first Otter with double digit home runs this season.
Not to be outdone, Ottawa had a response of their own, with back-to-back home runs for the second time in the game to extend their lead to 7-2. Wiltse exited the game in the fifth after surrendering seven runs and striking out seven.
Garret Simpson made his second appearance since moving to the bullpen and finished the fifth inning and pitched a clean sixth.
Evansville added a run in the sixth on a Keenan Taylor two-out single to cut the lead to 7-3.
After Colin Murphy worked a clean seventh, Evansville stuck in the eighth. Back-to-back hits from Pavin Parks and Graham Brown led off the inning with runners at second and third with no one out. After a Logan Brown sacrifice fly and Taylor got his second hit of the game, Ellis Schwartz muscled a ball over the center fielder’s head for his second triple of the series, bringing Evansville to within one.
Nick McAuliffe entered to pitch the bottom of the eighth, but a walk and a couple of well-placed hits loaded the bases with no one out. A defensive mistake from Evansville allowed two to score, leading to a big inning for the Titans.
The Otters got a runner on in the ninth but couldn’t bring any home and fell 11-6. Evansville is still searching for their first road series win this season.
The Otters travel back to Evansville to host the Lake Erie Crushers beginning with a Fifth Third Bank $2 Tuesday. Teams will resume a game that was suspended at the end of the 9th inning on May 25th, tied at 3-3 at 5:05 p.m. CT. The originally scheduled game will take place at 6:35 p.m. CT or 35 minutes following the conclusion of the suspended game (only if suspended game ends past 6:00 p.m.). Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
The Word 120, Truth Matters by Jerome Stewart
Truth Matters by Jerome Stewart 
Proverbs 12 vs. 19 says; “Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.” We need to understand that truth matters irrespective of the subject, the time period, or where it take us in this life. Proverbs 12 vs. 22 says; “Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.”
There are many people who cannot handle the truth of God’s word. Jesus was crucified for speaking the truth. He said to the Pharisees in John 8 vs. 43; “Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word.” Then Jesus took it a step further as to the root cause of their behavior and He was in rare form. Vs. 44 He says; “You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand for truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources for he is a liar and the father of it.” Lying; is a demonic form of behavior. Vs. 45 Jesus says; “But because I tell you the truth, you do not believe Me.” Proverbs 23 vs. 23 says; “Buy the truth, and do not sell it, Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.” There is great concern about the behavior of people in leadership positions in this country, who will say anything to keep us divided. David referred to the people of God in Psalms 133 vs. 1. He says; “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!” This country needs to unite. Listen to the words of the Apostle Paul to the brethren in Romans chapter 12 vss. 17 and 18. “Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Don’t drink today’s kool-aid of division! Psalms 34 vss. 13 and 14 says; “Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Let’s come together again as a nation! America has a heart problem unlike the heart beating within our chest cavity. It’s the heart of the mind in need of spiritual resuscitation. We need to repent! We need God’s help; and that’s the truth.
City Council Meeting, JULY 28, 2025
JULY 28, 2025
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
07-28-2025 Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
07-14-2025 Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2025-16 An Ordinance Amending Section 2.165.180(C) (Travel Expenses) of the Code of Ordinances Sponsor(s): Allen Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Allen Discussion Date: 8/11/2025 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller G-2025-16 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2025-10 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Allen Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Allen Discussion Date: 8/11/2025 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller F-2025-10 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2025-23 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 519 N 10th Ave Owner: Adam Chester Requested Change: R2 to R3 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Adam Chester R-2025-23 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2025-14 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8.10 (Nuisances), Article I of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Trockman Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 7/28/2025 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK G-2025-14 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2025-15 An Ordinance Amending Title 18 (Land Use and Zoning) of the Evansville Municipal Code (Special Uses and Schools) Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 7/28/2025 Notify: Ron London, Area Plan Commission G-2025-15 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2025-05 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 624 and 628 E Virginia St Owner: JBMD Corporation Inc Requested Change: R2 & C1 to C2 w/ UDC Ward: 4 Carothers Representative: Matt Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting R-2025-05 Amended (2) Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2025-08 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5001 Hirsch Rd Owner: Keith Schnepper and Jeremy Schnepper Requested Change: R1 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 5 Koehler Lindsey Representative: Jeremy W Schnepper, Schnepper Law, LLC R-2025-08 Amended (3) Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2025-13 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1307 Cumberland Ave Owner: Odra Vanesa Lopez Requested Change: C4 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Elder Recinos R-2025-13 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE R-2025-14 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5416 Washington Ave Owner: Boone Properties LLC Requested Change: C2 w/ UDC to R1 Ward: 1 Trockman Representative: Joseph H Harrison Jr., Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP R-2025-14 Amended Attachment:
G. ORDINANCE R-2025-16 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1908 1910 W Indiana St Owner: Jetay Enterprise LLC Requested Change: R2 to R4 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Jeffrey Yates R-2025-16 Amended Attachment:
H. ORDINANCE R-2025-17 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1601 S Kerth Ave Owner: Pinnacle Equity Holdings LLC Requested Change: R2 to R3 w/UDC Ward: 2 Mosby Representative: Matt Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting R-2025-17 Attachment:
I. ORDINANCE R-2025-18 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1413 Covert Ave Owner: Max Placide Requested Change: CO2 to C1 w/UDC Ward: 2 Mosby Representative: Matt Lehman, RLehman & Son Consulting R-2025-18 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2025-23 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, In Support of Vision Zero and the Development of a Comprehensive Traffic Safety Plan to Eliminate Traffic Related Fatalies and Serious Injuries Sponsor(s): Allen, Mosby, Trockman Discussion Led By: President Trockman Discussion Date: 7/28/2025 Notify: Lindsay Snyder, Deputy Mayor C-2025-23 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
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$2 Million provided to Indiana food banks through State Department of Agriculture
| INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today that Indiana food banks will receive a combined total of $2 million to support their efforts in feeding Hoosiers in need.
“More people than we realize are suffering from food insecurity,” Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, said. “These donations support Hoosier families and individuals, and I’m grateful we are able to provide financial support to 11 local food banks.” According to Feeding Indiana’s Hungry (FIH), nearly 1,034,000 Hoosiers, including 1 in 5 children, experienced food insecurity in 2023, the most recent data available. “As we have said year after year for nearly five years, our member food banks continue to serve record numbers of Hoosier families. Too many of our neighbors continue to face difficult choices between paying bills and buying groceries with rising expenses and decreasing accessibility to federal nutrition programs. For any Hoosier to be unsure from where their next meal will come is unacceptable,” said Emily Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry. Indiana food pantries and soup kitchens are a subsect of food banks. There are 11 food banks which supply pantries and soup kitchens across the state. Each food bank received part of the $2 million in funding, which supplies community food pantries, kitchens, churches and more. This funding will allow food pantries, soup kitchens and other food distribution centers to receive additional food products from the food bank that serves their location. ISDA Director Don Lamb is proud to help assist our food banks and pantries that feed Hoosiers. “Indiana farmers are skilled at growing an abundance of safe, reliable food and food banks and pantries have the necessary resources and skills to distribute large amounts of food to help community members in need,” said Lamb. “We are so thankful for the work food banks, pantries, soup kitchens and others do for their communities in helping food-insecure Hoosiers.” John C. Etling, Agency Director of of Catholic Charities Terre Haute expressed his gratitude for the funding. “Across the seven counties we serve, food insecurity has risen sharply – especially among children, where 1 in 5 are unsure of their next meal. In Vigo County alone, more than 5,000 children face hunger,” said Etling. “As federal support declines and food costs climb, local food banks are becoming the last line of defense for many families. We are grateful to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and our state leaders for this vital investment, which strengthens our ability to meet the growing need and ensures that fewer of our neighbors go to bed hungry.” The funding was provided by the Indiana General Assembly, as part of its biennial budget. The distribution amounts were determined using The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) fair share percentages for Indiana, which captures poverty and unemployment levels in each county. The following list includes the food banks that are receiving funding for the fiscal year 2026:
Visit isda.in.gov to learn more about the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Visit feedingindianashungry.org to learn more about Feeding Indiana’s Hungry. |
63rd Annual Volksfest is July 31, Aug 1 & Aug 2!
Prost! Germania Männerchor’s 63rd Annual Volksfest is July 31, Aug 1 & Aug 2. The Volksfest is a celebration of German food, music and tradition and is one of the Tri-State’s longest running events. Germania is located at 916 N. Fulton Ave in Evansville. And there’s LOTS NEW in 2025!
TWO German bands will make their Volksfest debut! Live music will start at 6pm Thursday and at 4pm Friday & Saturday with the River City Polkatz and Polka Cola playing. Germania’s house bands – Rhein Valley Brass and the Rathskeller Band will also perform. Popular local band Haywire will play Friday night at 8pm. Nine German Beers! A record nine German beers will be available plus domestics and wine. German food – including Bratwurst, Pig Knuckles, Mashed Potatoes plus Germania’s famous Kraut Balls,homemade Potato Salad and other items – will be sold all day. A Nightly Half Pot drawing returns this year! Tickets will be $5 each, three for $10 or seven for $20. A cddwinning ticket will be drawn all three nights at 8pm and posted on Germania’s Facebook page.
Opening ceremonies and the traditional tapping of the first keg are 6pm Thursday under the beer garden tent. Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry is expected to do the honors.
Back to School Bash (12 & under) is Saturday 10am-1pm with free food, free back packs with school supplies for first 200 kids, games, bouncy house, EFD fire truck and other activities.
The Wurst Race! The Saturday morning 5K is back and is now called The Wurst Race. It starts at 8am at Germania. Registration is open at http://www.tristatefit.com/wurst.html
LIVE updates during Volksfest and daily details can be found on Facebook at Evansville Germania Maennerchor.
All admissions are now at the Fulton Ave entrance to the building. Free admission for all ages until 2pm each day. 21 and over after 2pm with $5
Ice Cream for a Cause – Sunday, August 10
Newburgh, Indiana – Treat yourself to something sweet while giving back to animals in need! On Sunday, August 10, TF Ice Cream is donating 10% of all sales to Warrick Humane Society to help homeless pets get the care they need.
From breakfast to dinner (and dessert, of course!), every bite you enjoy makes a difference. No flyer or mention of WHS is needed—just stop by, order your favorite treats, and support a great cause.
Whether you’re craving a scoop (or three) of ice cream, a hearty sandwich, or something savory, it all goes toward helping local shelter animals find loving homes.
Details:
– TF Ice Cream
– Sunday, August 10
– All day long
Join WHS and TF Ice Cream in making a sweet impact on the lives of animals in need.
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Your voice matters—and we’re listening.
We’re gearing up for the next episode of CANdid Conversations, airing Saturday, August 2 at 8:00 AM on WEOA 98.5, and we want to hear from YOU!
🎙️ This episode’s topic: Community Connectedness
What makes you feel connected—or disconnected—from your community? What would strengthen the ties where you live?
💬 Share your thoughts using our quick feedback form:
👉 www.echohousing.org/candid-conversations
Your input helps guide our conversation and lift up real voices from the community, just like yours.
✨ But it doesn’t stop there. Every other week, we’ll introduce a new topic and ask for your feedback again. These conversations are driven by your experiences, ideas, and hopes for a better community.
***The topic for August 16 will be Neighborhood Power – We want your revitalization stories that shift who holds the power to shape place. The deadline for submitting your story on this topic will be August 8.
📲 Stay tuned to our website and follow us on social media to know when a new feedback form drops—and keep the conversation going!
Together, let’s spark change, one voice at a time.