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Eight IU Swimmers Named to 2019-20 U.S. National Team Roster

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Eight current and postrgraduate Indiana University swimmers were named to the 2019-20 USA Swimming National Team on Wednesday.

Current Hoosier swimmer Michael Brinegar was named to the squad, as well as postgrads Lilly King, Annie Lazor, Zach Apple, Ian Finnerty, Zane Grothe, Cody Miller and Blake Pieroni.

The full USA Swimming National Team roster, which is made up of the nation’s top six swimmers in each individual Olympic event, can be found at USASwimming.org.

The 2019-2020 USA Swimming National Team features the top six athletes with the highest World Rankings in individual Olympic Events. Qualifying times come from USA Swimming or FINA sanctioned meets from January 1, 2019 through August 25, 2019. For full selection criteria, visit USASwimming.org.

The 2019-2020 USA Swimming Open Water National Team is comprised of the athletes selected to compete at the 2019 FINA Open Water World Championship, which took place in July in Yeosu, South Korea. Remaining positions were filled based on results from the 2019 USA Swimming 10K National Championships. The open water selection procedure can be found at USASwimming.org.

Benefits offered to USA Swimming National Team members include travel to USA Swimming TYR Pro Swim Series meets and training camp opportunities. Select athletes are eligible for monthly assistance and elite athlete health insurance.

 

AG Curtis Hill launches statewide Public Safety Coalition tour

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Attorney General Curtis Hill on Thursday launched a statewide Public Safety Coalition (PSC) tour. The coalition, a priority of Attorney General Hill since he took office in 2017, is holding meetings in nine Indiana counties between now and the spring of 2020.

“The Public Safety Coalition aims to elevate the role of law enforcement professionals, healthcare workers, citizen groups and others in the crafting of public policy in Indiana,” Attorney General Hill said. “The goal is to provide long-term solutions to drug and crime problems affecting Hoosier neighborhoods.”

On Thursday, Attorney General Hill toured the Midwest Threat Assessment Center in Muncie immediately before holding the meeting.

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, September 9, 2019

4:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. August 12, 2019  (Scott and Hamilton)
    2. August 26, 2019  (Cook and Hamilton)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Sergeant Brian Talsma reports on officers in SWILEA.
    2. Sergeant Steve Kleeman reports on officers in Field Training Program.
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 19-184
    2. 19-159
    3. 19-127
  1. REMINDERS:  The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2019 at 4:00pm.  

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

Rascals win FLDS opener 10-2 over Otters

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The River City Rascals grabbed a 1-0 series lead in the Frontier League Divisional Series Tuesday as a complete game by Brendan Feldmann and the Rascals’ offense led the way to a 10-2 win against the Evansville Otters.

In Game 1, the Otters appeared to have the momentum in the beginning of the game.

 

Playing shortstop for the first time this season, Trevor Achenbach switched defensively from his usual second base position and committed a fielding error that allowed Keith Grieshaber to reach first base.

 

Ryan Long followed with a double off the right field wall to put runners on second and third with one out.

 

With two outs, Taylor Lane hit a ground ball to Achenbach that was not fielded cleanly, allowing Grieshaber and Long to score on the error, giving starter Brandyn Sittinger a 2-0 lead before throwing his first pitch.

 

The Rascals would respond in the bottom of the first, tying the game at two.

 

Andrew Penner led off with a double and would score on a fielder’s choice by Achenbach to cut the Otters’ lead in half.

 

Achenbach scored on an RBI single by L.J. Kalawaia as the game was knotted at two heading to the second inning.

 

From that point on, Rascals starter Brendan Feldmann was locked in, retiring 16 straight batters from the last out of the fourth to the ninth inning. He finished the game with nine complete innings, allowing two hits, two unearned runs, a walk, and recorded 11 strikeouts. He earned the win, his eighth total this season as a Rascal and first in Frontier League postseason play.

 

The Otters had some miscues that extended innings throughout the game, as four fielding errors were committed.

 

Kameron Esthay hit a fielder’s choice that scored two runs off an error to give the Rascals a 4-2 lead, and Zach Lavy followed with an RBI single to make the score 5-2 River City after three.

 

Nolan Meadows hit two two-run homers, one in the fourth and another in the eighth, and Tanner Murphy hit a solo homer in the eighth.

 

Otters starter Brandyn Sittinger finished with 3.1 innings pitched, allowing seven runs-four earned-with two walks and two strikeouts. He was handed the loss.

 

Matt Quintana threw 2.2 scoreless innings in relief, Cam Opp tossed a scoreless seventh, and Trace Norkus pitched the bottom of the eighth for the Otters.

 

The Otters look to regroup quickly for game two Wednesday and even the series.

 

First pitch from CarShield Field Wednesday will be at 6:35 p.m. in O’Fallon, Mo.

 

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

133rd Labor Day Celebration Talent Show Winners

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133rd Labor Day Celebration Talent Show Winners

Junior Division
1st Place Camberlynn Schmidt

Intermediate Division

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Isla Luhring Brielle Armstrong Langstyn Young

Senior Division

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1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Kendall Johnson
Korinth & Keaton Whetstone Cameron Smith

Overall Winner Klaire Lamey

“IS IT TRUE” SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” 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?

IS IT TRUE that sometime in October 2019 an announcement will be made by the Vanderburgh County officials that they have agreed to renovate the County jail? …we are told that the newly renovated jail will meet our needs for at least 25 years?

IS IT TRUE are told that a few Republican “SPIN DOCTORS” are predicting that the City Council Ward Three (3) and Ward Two (2) winners will be Republicans?  …we are told that some of these same people also predicted that President Trump and the United States Senator Mike Braun would both lose the Republican primary?

IS IT TRUE that its common knowledge that political candidates with name recognition generally do very well at the ballot box?

IS IT TRUE we wonder if its Kosher for a political candidate to spend their campaign funds on baby sitting services?

IS IT TRUE we been told that several local movers and shakers would like to turn the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum in downtown Evansville into a Military Museum?

IS IT TRUE we give five (5) cheers to the University of Southern Indiana, through its University Archives and Special Collections for partnering with the Vanderburgh County Commissioners, Veterans Council of Vanderburgh County, and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to preserve historical materials currently housed in the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Room of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum in downtown Evansville?

IS IT TRUE  we are told that a few of the mainstream media elitists are  degrading the City-County Observer?  …all we can say about this is that we are proud to be a home owned community publication and thats more then they can say?

IS IT TRUE we find it interesting that several candidates for the Evansville City Council are telling potential voters that if they are elected they will be the  “Taxpayers Watchdog”?  …if City Council candidates really want to prove that they have the capacity of being a “Taxpayers Watchdog” they should publicly request that the City Controller provide then with a complete and accurate accounting on how much has the City invested in the Evansville Thunderbolts since it beginning?

IS IT TRUE we wonder if anyone knows anything about the current status of the old CVS building located on North Main Street?

IS IT TRUE a CCO staff member recently had lunch at the GANGNAM restaurant in downtown-Evansville and she really enjoyed the delicious food, liked the friendly staff and menu offerings?

IS IT TRUE that in Indiana gamblers must be 21 or older in order to place a bet in a “Sportsbook” facility?   …that Indiana gaming law allows casinos to take wagers on dozens of professional, collegiate and international events, including football, basketball, baseball, auto racing, hockey, soccer, boxing, golf, and Olympic competitions. No betting is allowed on high school or youth sporting events, or e-sports?

IS IT TRUE we give five (5) cheers to The Evansville DMD And Evansville African American Museum for creating and dedicating an African American Heritage Trail?

IS IT TRUE  that a loyal reader of the City-County Observer takes Rosuvastatin (generic for Crestor) on a daily basis?  …without insurance or government assistance this medicine would have cost him $677.25 dollars to fill? …he uses the GOOD RX APP. at a local pharmacy and paid only $22.18 for a three month supply of this prescription?  …we highly recommend that you Google the Good Rx App because you will save big bucks on your future prescriptions order?

IS IT TRUE that so far 108 people have contacted the Chairman of the  “Working Outside The Box” speaker series sponsored by the City-County Observer?  …that we have only 50 available seats for this extremely popular event?

Todays “Readers Poll” question Is: Do you feel that the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum in downtown Evansville should be turned into a Military Museum?
Please take time and read our articles entitled “STATEHOUSE Files, Local OBITITARIES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, READERS POLL, BIRTHDAYS, HOT JOBS” and “LOCAL SPORTS”.
If you would like to advertise on the CCO please contact us CityCountyObserver@live.com.

 

FORD CENTER AND VICTORY THEATRE WILL INSTITUTE A CLEAR BAG POLICY EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1

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LET’S GET CLEAR, ON OUR NEW CLEAR BAG POLICY

Evansville, IN – As a part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security, aligning with the best practices at major entertainment and athletics venues, the Ford Center and Victory Theatre will institute a Clear Bag Policy
effective October 1, 2019, for all Events held in both venues.

  • Each fan may carry one bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
  • In addition to one of the clear bags noted above, guests may also carry in a small clutch purse no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″, Approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap, subject to search.
  • Each ticket holder, including children, will be able to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse.
  • Metal detector screening and a search of all items being carried in will take place at the Ford Center and

Victory Theatres entrances. There are no provisions available at the Ford Center or Victory Theatre to store or

safeguard any prohibited bags. Guests will be asked to return prohibited items to their vehicle.

  • Diapers and wipes may be carried in a clear bag; however, diaper bags are not permitted.
  • Additional clothing, blankets, etc. are permitted if carried loosely or in an approved clear bag.
  • Blankets should be carried over the shoulder to be screened more quickly.
  • Small approved cameras, binoculars and cell phones are permitted if carried in loosely or in an approved clear bag.
  • An exception will be made for credentialed staff, approved media and medically necessary items that cannot fit into a clear bag, after proper inspection.

Bags that do not meet the policy will not be permitted to enter the Ford Center or Victory Theatre. Disposal/relocation of non-permissible bags will be the responsibility of the owner. No bag check will be available.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office yesterday.

Clinton H. Hayden: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)

Ronald J. McCallister: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony)

Kelvin Dewayne Easley Jr.: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor), Interference with the reporting of a crime (Class A misdemeanor)

Casondria Leeann Carter: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Danielle Nicole Waters: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Amy Nicole Swearer: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Tina M. Money: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Kenneth E. Moody: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

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