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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
ADOPT A PET
Blackie is a male tuxedo cat. He’s 4 years old and declawed on all 4 feet. He is also FIV+, which means he has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, but he can live just fine with other cats and it doesn’t affect his overall health or lifespan! Blackie also gets along great with other cats. His adoption fee is $40 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 Tuesday-Saturday for adoption details!
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UE Places Eight on MVC Swimming & Diving Scholar-Athlete Team
The Missouri Valley Conference announced the 2020 Swimming and Diving Scholar-Athlete Team following the completion of the conference championship.
Eight athletes from Evansville’s swimming and diving squad earned scholar-athlete team honors. Representing the Aces were Emma Hennessy (3.98 GPA), Emily Vasquez (3.97 GPA), Alyssa Vonder Haar (3.88 GPA), Ashton Adams (3.75 GPA), Sarah Kempf (3.69 GPA), Natalie Gerard (3.52 GPA), Sage Moore (3.39 GPA) and Sonsoles Aguayo (3.34 GPA).
The Missouri Valley Conference had an outstanding 81 student-athletes overall on the scholar-athlete team this season.
Scholar-Athlete honors require athletes to have completed at least one year and maintain either a 3.3 grade-point average and obtain all-conference honors, achieve a 3.5 grade-point average and finish top-16 in an individual event at the conference championships, or maintain a 3.8 grade-point average and participate in the MVC championship (including non-scorers).
Herman’s Hermits Featuring Peter Noone and The Association Headline the 2020 Water For People Benefit Concert
Thursday, September 24 at the Victory Theatre
Tickets On Sale February 28 at Ford Center Ticket Office and Ticketmaster.com
The Indiana Section of the American Water Works Association will host their annual Water For People Benefit Concert, one of the most anticipated events of the year, on September 24th at The Victory Theatre.
Back by popular demand, Peter Noone is regarded as one of Rock & Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers. In the 1960s, his British band, Herman’s Hermits, was a hit machine — from “There’s a Kind of Hush†to “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter†to “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat?†to “I’m into Something Good†and the unforgettable “I’m Henry VIII, I Am†with its famous line: “Second verse same as the first …â€
The Association have had several million selling hits. As of this millennium, 3 of the 100 most played tunes
of all time on the radio are Association songs: “Cherish,” “Windy,” and “Never My Love.” Their other popular
recordings include “Along Came Mary†and “Everything That Touches You.â€Two great bands, one awesome night! You don’t want to miss this!
Proceeds from this event benefit the Water for People Charity. Corporate sponsorships are available, including tax-deductible ticket package options. The public is invited to contribute by making donations or by inquiring as to how they can become more involved.
No. 4 Hoosiers Enter 13 in Thursday Night Finals
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The No. 4-ranked Indiana University men’s swimming and diving team will have strong representation in Thursday’s finals at the 2020 Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center after a strong performance on Thursday morning.
The Hoosiers sent 13 swimmers and divers into the finals of Thursday night’s action with five in Championship Finals, four in Consolation Finals and four in C Finals.
Heading into the second night of finals, the Hoosiers sit in second place with 118.0 overall points. No. 3 Michigan leads the field with 120.0 points, while No. 17 Ohio State rounds out the top-three teams with 108.0 points.
500 Freestyle
Sophomore Mikey Calvillo turned in the fastest prelim time for the Hoosiers in the 500 Freestyle at 4:19.90. He will swim in the Championship Final later this evening. Both freshman Will Gallant (4:21.75) and freshman Kai Bathurst (4:22.15) will represent Indiana in the Consolation Final, while sophomore Jakub Karl (4:24.41) will compete in the C Final.
200 IM
Sophomore Van Mathias and senior Mohamed Samy each nabbed spots in the 200 IM Championship Finals with career-best times of 1:43.66 and 1:43.71, respectively. Junior Jacob Steele will swim in the Consolation Final after swimming a time of 1:45.62 in the prelims.
Junior Thomas Vanderbrook (1:46.56) and junior Spencer Lehman (1:47.47) will each be back tonight for the C Final.
50 Freestyle
Junior Bruno Blaskovic posted the fastest-qualifying time in the 50 Freestyle prelims with a career-best time of 18.96, the quickest time swam in the nation this season. The time ranks fourth in program history and he becomes the fourth swimmer in program history to go under 19 seconds in the event. Sophomore Jack Franzman will join Blaskovic in the Championship Final with a career-best time of 19.30.
1-Meter Dive
Sophomore Cole VanDevender narrowly missed the Championship Final with a ninth-place finish with an NCAA Zone Qualifying score of 306.15. Junior Mory Gould saved his best dive for last, securing 62.00 points to land in scoring position with a finish of 21st-place with a six-dive score of 260.10.
UP NEXT
The 2020 Big Ten Men’s Championships continue on Thursday with the second night of finals. The action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET with the finals of the 500 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 freestyle, 1-meter dive and 400 medley relay.
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RESULTS
500 Freestyle
Mikey Calvillo – 4:19.90 (Championship Final NCAA B Cut)
Will Gallant – 4:21.75 (Consolation Final, NCAA B Cut)
Kai Bathurst – 4:22.15 (Consolation Final, NCAA B Cut)
Jakub Karl – 4:24.11 (C Final)
- Ben McDade – 4:27.22
- Jake Marcum – 4:27.67 (Career Best)
200 IM
Van Mathias – 1:43.66 (Championship Final, NCAA B Cut, Career Best)
Mohamed Samy – 1:43.71 (Championship Final, NCAA B Cut, Career Best)
Jacob Steele – 1:45.62 (Consolation Final, NCAA B Cut)
Thomas Vanderbrook – 1:46.56 (C Final, NCAA B Cut)
Spencer Lehman – 1:47.04 (C Final, Career Best)
- Gary Kostbade – 1:47.47
- Zane Backes – 1:48.28
t-53. Harry Flanders – 1:50.45
t-53. Corey Gambardella – 1:50.45 (Career best)
- Griffin Eiber – 1:56.22
50 Freestyle
Bruno Blaskovic – 18.96 (Championship Final, NCAA A Cut, Career Best)
Jack Franzman – 19:30 (Championship Final, NCAA B Cut, Career Best)
- Brandon Hamblin – 20.21
1-Meter Dive
Cole VanDevender – 306.15 (Consolation Final, NCAA Zone Qualifying score)
- Mory Gould – 260.10 (C Final)
Baseball welcomes Butler for weekend series at Bosse Field
Aces return to action Friday, Saturday, and Sunday against Bulldogs
Playing in Evansville for the first time this season, the University of Evansville baseball team plays host to Butler on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for a three-game series this weekend at Bosse Field.
| Evansville vs. Butler | Feb. 28 – March 1 | |
| Date | Time | Fri., Feb. 28 | 1Â PM Sat., Feb. 29 | Noon Sun., March 1 | Noon |
| Location | Bosse FIeld | Evansville, Ind. |
| Feb. 28 – March 1 | Evansville vs. Butler (Live Stats) |
| Evansville | Baseball Site | Twitter |
Know Your Opponent
Butler comes into the weekend undefeated with a 6-0 record. The Bulldogs opened the season with a pair of wins over North Carolina A&T and a win over George Mason before taking three wins over Western Illinois. Butler acting head coach Ben Norton played for the Aces as a pitcher, making 19 appearances and 13 starts in 2006.
Generating Walks
Evansville was patient at the plate in its matchup with No. 2 Vanderbilt on Tuesday evening. The Aces generated three walks and were hit by pitches twice more in the game, giving Evansville a total of 53 free bases this season.
Croner Opens the WeekendÂ
Senior lefty Nathan Croner will start the weekend off for the Aces on the mound on Friday. The Independence, Missouri native has pitched twice this season, holding a 6.47 ERA and striking out four batters in seven innings.
Back at Bosse Field
Evansville is back in the city of Evansville for its first game this season and will be playing in an unfamiliar stadium. This weekend’s series will be played at Bosse Field, the third-oldest active ballpark in the nation.
Craig is One to Watch
This season, junior first baseman Tanner Craig has been on a tear. Craig sits in the top 20 in walks (11th), walks per game (14th), home runs (2nd), slugging percentage (6th), and total bases (
PERSON OF INTEREST
 The Evansville Police Department would like to have the person in these pictures identified. One of the pictures shows him vandalizing a building with paint graffiti in the area of Fulton Ave. and Illinois. The term “Ortho†was displayed and is similar to several incidents of vandalism years ago in the downtown area.Â
 If anyone knows who this person is, they are asked to contact the Evansville Police Department’s Detective Office at 812-436-7979.
“IS IT TRUE” FEBRUARY 27, 2020
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?
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IS IT TRUE that County Commissioner Jeff Hatfield proposes allowing ATV’s and Golf Carts on certain County roads?  …this ordinance does not apply to the City of Evansville, Darmstadt or State Hwy’s and roads? …most of the allowable roads are located in the NW corner of the county. Currently, Posey, Gibson, and many areas of Warrick County allow this practice?  …there is no reason that Vanderburgh should exclude ATVs and Golf Carts on certain roads that see very little traffic in a country that allows unlimited use of motorcycles and mopeds on all roads, there is no reason to exclude ATVs and golf carts on roads that see very little traffic?  …we five (5) cheers to the President of the Vanderburgh County Commission Jeff Hatfield for thinking outside the regulatory box?  …give five (5) cheers to County Commissioners Musgrave and Shoulders for also supporting this common-sense legislation?  …that the County Commissioners didn’t have to pay a consultant $250,000 to do a study concerning this issue?
IS IT TRUE attached is the link of the Vanderburgh County Ordinance concerning the off-road vehicles and golf carts approved by the Vanderburgh County Commissioners? …open the link here: Â golf carts 86923?
IS IT TRUEÂ we are told that the names have changed but the games are the same concerning the decision-making process of the 2020 Evansville City Council? Â …that it’s obvious that Mayor Winnecke continues to work his political magic by getting everything he wants from the 2020 City Council? Â …they say that the power is in the budget? Â …we are told that the newly appointed Finance Chairman of the Evansville City Council is a staunch supporter of the Mayor and has so far had masterfully convinced the Democratic-controlled City Council to support almost every major financial request of the Mayor?
IS IT TRUEÂ the unit of government with the largest population in every county currently rule how “Local Income Tax” monies are allocated? Â …in Vanderburgh County, the Mayor of Evansville has the final say in the allocation of “Local Income Tax” (LIT) monies for the whole county because Evansville has the largest population?
IS IT TRUE that “Local Income Taxes” have been the go-to option (other than property taxes) for increasing local revenue due to property tax caps?  …that the “Local Income Taxes” is levied on a percentage of the income of working residents and non-residents who work in the county?  …this known as a ‘Regressive Tax”?
IS IT TRUE that the City Of Evansville’s “Local Income Tax” dollars (LIT) is being used to fund numerous nonprofits organizations while the City continues to have a $3 million dollar deficit in their 2020 City Employees Health Insurance plan?
IS IT TRUE that some members of City Council (Weaver, Mosby, and Elpers) are trying to cut some of the city funds donated to area nonprofits? Â …that members of Evansville City Council in the past years have tried to cut funds donated to nonprofits but failed because the majority of Evansville City Council members were afraid of losing votes?
IS IT TRUE that the City requested that City Council approve donating $27,000 for contractural services to pay for additional repairs needed to the house at 650 Lincoln Avenue? Â …this house was recently purchased by and donated to the Evansville African American Museum by the Evansville DMD?
IS IT TRUE that the City just requested that $981,583.00 appropriations from the “Local Road and Streets Fund?” to provide additional funds for the Welborn/Walnut street project? Â …it looks like someone in the city government needs to learn cash flow management?
IS IT TRUE we are pleased to hear that financial accountability on how to spend local taxpayer dollars continues to be discussed by legislators at the Statehouse?
IS IT TRUEÂ we are told that when it comes to State government monitoring grants awarded to some schools receiving school vouchers, Republican legislators are bucking their responsibility?
IS IT TRUEÂ in repeated attempts by some State Legislators to learn how to properly monitor certain schools that receive State vouchers have failed?
IS IT TRUE we always been told that doctors and peachers are known not to pay their bills in a timely manner? Â …from recent experiences, we must include elected public officials?
IS IT TRUEÂ members of the Vanderburgh County Commission and Evansville City Council just passed a minimum square footage housing ordinance that could allow ‘TINY HOMES” to be built in the rural areas of Vanderburgh County? Â …days after this vote, Mayor Winnecke said: “Let the experts do what we’ve engaged them to do”?
IS IT TRUEÂ it looks like Mayor Winnecke just painted himself in a political corner when he asks City Council to approve his hiring of an out-of-the-area consulting firm to study the Zoning Codes of Vanderburgh County at the costs of $250,000? Â …his request was approved 9-0? Â …we are told that several people were puzzled why the Mayor ask City Council to approve the consulting firm request since the legal agreement has already been approved by him?
IS IT TRUEÂ we are told that numerous people feel that Mayor Winnenecke could have saved thousands of dollars of our tax money by appointing a “Blue Ribbon” study committee to look at ways to improve some of our outdated Zoning Codes?
IS IT TRUEÂ attached are a few examples of past studies or projections of consultants that our readers felt that may have missed the mark? Â …a prediction if the City spends millions of our tax dollars to build around 24 expensive homes (that costs $250,000 each) for low to moderate-income folks in the Hayne’s area they would sell like hotcakes? … a study of expanding the University Parkway; a study that projected that the Ford Center would be a cash cow for the taxpayers of Evansville; the West Franklin Street parking study; a projection that predicted spending $18 million dollars on renovating North Street would generate unprecedented economic growth for that area; a study that predicted if the Evansville taxpayers would donate $30 million dollars to build a new downtown Hotel it would attract many major conventions; a study that convinced local officials that they should invest $250,000 towards the Earthcare project; the recommendation that locating the LST at Marina Point would become a major regional tourist attraction and doesn’t need any seed money to adequately promoted this project regionally; a study and predictions if donate $58 million dollars to help build a downtown medical school it would attract about 2,000 medical students, a consultant projected if the City installs “Smart Water Meters” the water customer would save a substantial amount of money on their water bills, and let’s not forget the numerous studies over the years concerning the re-routing of downtown traffic?
IS IT TRUEÂ many people wonder what is the main reasons why print media have lost credibility with the general public over the years? Â …we are told that one of the main reasons is that print media have allowed themselves to become the “Ministers Of Progranda” for elected local and state officials?
IS IT TRUE when Christopher Cooke was hired as the Superintendent of the City Of Evansville Cemeteries the cemeteries had some serious challenges?  …over the years Mr. Cooke took the bull by the horn a made some much-needed improvements to our cemeteries on a barebone budget?  …we give five (5) cheers to Christopher Cooke the Superintendent of the City Of Evansville Cemeteries for during an excellent job in managing our cemeteries?
IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny! Â When the Government fears the people we have Liberty
IS IT TRUE we appreciate Chanda Ramsey the Marketing & Communications Creative Director for the Southwest Indiana Chamber Of Commerce for sending us important news articles about the happenings at the area Chamber?
IS IT TRUEÂ our “READERS POLLS” are non-scientific but trendy?
Today’s “Readers Poll†question is: Do you feel that Evansville is headed in the right direction?
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UE to host post-show discussion on race and representation in the arts following the performance of musical VIOLET
- The musical VIOLET begins tonight at 7:30 p.m in UE’s Shanklin Theatre
- Post-show discussion begins after the show at approximately 9:15 p.m. in Shanklin Theater
The Tony-nominated musical VIOLET is the story of a devout young woman who embarks upon a cross-country quest in hopes of finding a miracle to heal her facial disfigurement. Set against the backdrop of America’s Civil Rights Act of 1964, Violet’s reflections on her own childhood are intertwined with the invaluable lessons she learns from those she meets along the way on her life-changing pilgrimage. This heart-stirring musical soars with emotion and features a lively score heavily flavored with country, gospel, blues, and honky-tonk rock.
Dr. Rob Shelby, UE’s Chief Diversity Officer, will moderate discussions on the topic of “Race and Representation in the Arts” after the show concludes. The post-show discussion is open to the public, and a ticket to that evening’s performance is not required for admission.
Police on scene of a shooting in Rockport
During the course of the investigation it was determined that there was probable cause to arrest Joseph Allen Petry, 19, Â of Rockport, Indiana for the murder of Zane Lee, 18, also of Rockport, Indianan
Petry is being held at the Spencer County Detention Center on an initial charge of Murder.
Spencer County-This evening at approximately 8:30 PM (CST) Spencer County Sheriff’s Department dispatch received a 911 call of shots fired in the area of Seminary and South 9th Street, Rockport, IN.
Officers from the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department, Rockport City Police and Indiana State Police arrived on scene and discovered one subject shot. Police gave on scene life saving measures until Spencer County EMS arrived on scene and took over the care of the patient.
The investigation is being conducted by the Indiana State Police Jasper Post. There is no danger to the public. This is an ongoing investigation and no further information will be released at this time.
Assisting at the scene were Detectives and Troopers from the Jasper Post, Spencer County Sheriff’s Department, Rockport City Police Department, Spencer County EMS, Ohio Township Fire Department, Spencer County Coroner and Indiana State Police Crime Scene Investigators.
As soon as new information becomes available it will be released in a timely manner.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.Â