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by Wendy McNamara
Our state and the nation recognizes September as National Recovery Month to help raise awareness about drug addiction and celebrate those who have found help. This year’s theme – Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We are Stronger – highlights the need to share resources and build networks to support the many paths to recovery.
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To continue Indiana’s fight against addiction, I supported a new law removing treatment barriers by allowing Hoosiers in need of addiction services to be admitted to an inpatient treatment facility, regardless of their sobriety. Before this law, a person who was not sober or in withdrawal could have been turned away from the help they needed. Local treatment options are also important, that’s why I supported a law allowing community addiction treatment and related transportation assistance programs to receive grants in order to provide vital services. We are making progress, with opioid prescriptions in Indiana decreasing by over 35 percent in the last five years. Still, too many are fighting addiction. If you or someone you know is ready to start the path to recovery, please reach out to Indiana’s Addiction Hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or click here. Join the voices for recovery, and remember, together WE ARE STRONGER. |
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Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We are Stronger
Multiple Hunting Seasons Opening In October
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The Following Hunting Seasons Will Open In October
Youth Waterfowl Weekends:
Veteran Waterfowl Hunting:
Mourning dove season will close on Oct. 20. Dog running for raccoon and opossum will close on Oct. 25. |
HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
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Senator Braun Talks Democrats’ Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, DC – Recently Senator Mike Braun joined radio stations in Fort Wayne and Chicago to talk about House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
Listen to the clips at the links below and read excerpts from the interview below the clips.
SENATOR MIKE BRAUN ON SPEAKER PELOSI’S IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY, WHISTLEBLOWER REPORT:
What amazes me as a guy who ran from the outside to shake the system up is how often that dynamic is still in place here. Ever since Donald Trump was elected President they’ve been trying to impeach him, and all I can tell you is all the things he’s accomplished since he’s been there get no credit.
The Democrats’ platform is free college, Medicare-for-All, the Green New Deal, forgive all college debt, and by the way let’s get rid of the electoral college: it’s embarrassing.
We know they hate the idea of an outsider for President, but from day one they’ve been trying to get him and what’s amazing to me is that they do the official impeachment inquiry even before the information comes out, all based on a hearsay whistleblower report that was a big nothing-burger.
SENATOR MIKE BRAUN ON WHY DEMOCRATS ARE LAUNCHING IMPEACHMENT NOW:
What surprised me most was that the hearsay whistleblower report hadn’t even hit the pavement before they started the impeachment inquiry.
From day one, they could not get over the fact that an outsider entrepreneur got through to become President, kind of like what I did when I ran the gauntlet to become senator, and they’ll never get over it.
When they play their card so far in advance of whatever it is they’re talking about, it looks foolish. This one fell with a thud even more than what they’ve done before and I think it’s really going to drill into the minds of voters who are still making up their minds.
Why are they doing this? They’re doing it because they’ve tried to do it from the get-go to distract from a platform that looks like it could do them in on its own.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Jason Wade Folz: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Kenneth Dale Pleasant: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Marybeth Nicole Durbin: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Jason Inez Randolph: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), Improper or no tail or plate light (C infraction), Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility (A infraction)
Trey Thomas Berkley: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Staci Renee Alvey:Â Attempt Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Damon Ray Littrell: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Krista Renee Boyle: Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety official (Level 5 Felony)
Byron T. Early: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony)
Caroline Marie Rich: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Forgery (Level 6 Felony), Forgery (Level 6 Felony), Forgery (Level 6 Felony), Counterfeiting (Level 6 Felony), Counterfeiting (Level 6 Felony), Counterfeiting (Level 6 Felony)
Jeremy Wayne Huff: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)
Larry Goble: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), False informing (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Anthony B. Roy: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Chadwick E. Potter: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor)
Kevin Scott Powell: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Gabriel J. Jones: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Terry Dean Johnson: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Scott Allen Wilson: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)
Lamont Charles Cabell: Public indecency (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)
Enashae Hoover: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Jamie L. Bevinger: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Charles Steele Tingley: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony)
Cathy Elaine Murray: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Kendra Denise Thomas: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Oakland City Man Arrested for Theft from Local Restaurant
Gibson County – Indiana State Police arrested a former Oakland City restaurant manager for allegedly stealing over $36,000 from the owner of Mom’s Diner in Oakland City.
Indiana State Police Detective Tobias Odom initiated a criminal investigation on August 30th after receiving information from the restaurant owner regarding a significant amount of missing money. Roger Norrick, 54, of Oakland City, was the restaurant manager and responsible for calculating daily sales and making nightly deposits. The investigation revealed Norrick allegedly stole over $36,000 between January and August 2019.
After reviewing this investigation, Gibson County Prosecutor’s Office issued a warrant for Norrick’s arrest. He was arrested at 10:40 this morning at his Oakland City residence without incident. Norrick was taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
- Roger S. Norrick, 54, Oakland City, IN
- Theft, Class 6 Felony
Investigating Officer: Detective Tobias Odom, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Oakland City Police
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Broadway Avenue Water Main Replacement Project Open House October 15 at Howell General Baptist Church
The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility will host a Public Open House on the Broadway Avenue Water Main Replacement ProjectTuesday, October 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Howell General Baptist Church, 1520 Delmar Ave. The purpose of the meeting it to explain the project scope and answer questions from the public.
Mailers announcing the project were sent this summer to nearly 700 homes and businesses along the Broadway corridor and surrounding neighborhoods. Door hangers are being distributed starting this week to approximately 300 addresses that will be directly impacted by the work, and invitations will soon be mailed to nearly 700 addresses encouraging residents to attend the Public Open House.
The Broadway Avenue Water Main Replacement project will include the installation of over 11,000 feet of new 6-inch to 12-inch water main pipe along Broadway Avenue from Schutte Road to Red Bank Road, as well as along Frey Road from Broadway Avenue to the end of the public roadway. Related improvements include new valves and 26 fire hydrants throughout the corridor.
BMB, Inc. of Newburgh, Ind., was awarded the construction contract in the amount of $2.7 million. Works is anticipated to begin the week of October 14, 2019. The project is expected to be substantially complete in July 2020.
To learn more about this water main replacement projects as part of the Refresh Evansville Program, visitwww.refreshevansville.com/broadway-avenue.
Downtown Evansville Fall Wine Walk
Your ticket provides a commemorative wine glass & four tastes in your favorite shops, bars & restaurants.
Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the event.