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THUNDERBOLTS RE-SIGN FORWARD LINCOLN HATTEN

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Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the re-signing of forward Lincoln Hatten for the 2024-25 season.  The Thunderbolts begin the 2024-25 season at Ford Center on Friday, October 18th as they host the Knoxville Ice Bears.
                Hatten tallied 5 goals and 21 points in 54 games during his rookie professional campaign with Evansville in 2023-24, finding his offensive stride late in the regular season by finishing on a 7-game point streak (2 goals and 11 points in span) before scoring 2 goals and 5 points in Evansville’s 5 playoff games.  The native of Sarasota, Florida previously played college hockey with the U.S. Military Academy’s Army team in 2020-21, scoring 4 goals and 13 points in 22 games and earning Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Year honors, following three seasons with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights of the NAHL, where he scored 31 goals and 78 points in 121 games between 2017-2020.
               
                “After not playing in two years, last year was definitely a good adjustment,” replied Hatten when asked how he would best sum up his rookie season.  “The start of the year was obviously slow for us but what mattered was that we rallied to make the playoffs and how we did in the postseason, which surprised everyone but ourselves.  I’ve been on the edge of my seat every day waiting to get back to Evansville and pick up where we left off last year!”
                Hatten joins previously announced forwards Matthew Hobbs, Derek Contessa, Logan vande Meerakker, Kevin Hu, Adam Keyes, Vili Vesalainen and Myles Abbate, defensemen Dillon Hill, Joey Berkopec, Benjamin Lindberg, and Gehrig Lindberg, along with goaltender Jonah Capriotti on the roster heading into training camp.
Individual game tickets, group packages, and season tickets are on sale for the upcoming 2024-25 season.  Call 812-422-BOLT (2658) or visit our website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.

Attorney General Todd Rokita offers legal and law enforcement training to combat rising antisemitism in Indiana

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Attorney General Todd Rokita hosted a training to combat antisemitism on Sept. 20 designed to educate attorneys, law enforcement officers and others on how to stop harassment, intimidation,threats and other forms of illegal and improper conduct rooted in antisemitism. After overwhelming success, the training will now be offered on-demand for one year. 

“Our office is passionately committed to ending antisemitism and after the recent attacks by Iran where at least 180 missiles were fired at Israel, we stand with our closest ally and the Jewish people now more than ever,” Attorney General Rokita said. “This training is just one more step we can take to end antisemitism.”

Attorney General Rokita has always been a strong advocate for the Jewish community. Throughout his years as a public servant — as Secretary of State, a member of Congress and now as Attorney General — he has stood in solidarity with Israel and will continue fighting to preserve religious freedom in the Hoosier state.  

After the horrific events on Oct. 7, 2023, antisemitic incidents increased across the US, including in Indiana — especially on college campuses — and they remain at troubling levels as colleges resume classes for the fall semester. Therefore, Attorney General Rokita took two additional, important actions. 

On Sept. 10, the Attorney General’s Office issued an official advisory opinion explaining how the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Indiana Civil Rights Act provide 1) statutory protections protecting students and employees in educational settings and 2) the authority and obligations of schools and universities to combat antisemitism in educational settings. 

On Sept. 20, Attorney General Rokita organized a training seminar to combat antisemitism for attorneys and law enforcement officials to stop these terrible trends in Indiana.  Due to its overwhelming success, the Attorney General’s Office is now offering this training virtually, on-demand for one year. Attorneys and law enforcement can receive up to 3 CLE and LE credit hours.  

The Attorney General’s Office extends its thanks to everyone who attended and to the distinguished speakers: James Barta, Indiana Solicitor General; Dr. Lorenzo Vidino, Director of the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University; and Dr. Allon Friedman, President of the Jewish American Affairs Committee of Indiana. 

 

Trailblazers close out Showdown on the Wabash with pair of sweeps

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University volleyball team finished out another packed weekend of competition by sweeping their two matches Saturday to close out the 2024 Showdown on the Wabash tournament.

VU began the day with a three-set sweep over St. Louis Community College 25-19, 25-13, 25-18 before closing out the tournament with a sweep over Calhoun Community College 25-11, 25-18, 25-14.

Vincennes got the morning started off strong against St. Louis C.C., scoring the first six points of the match to open an early lead.

The Archers would answer back and even the score at 7-7 before VU built their lead back to 19-12 later in the set.

St. Louis fought hard in the first set but were unable to overcome the deficit as Vincennes grabbed set one of the day 25-19 to take an early 1-0 match lead.

VU began set two the same way set one began, opening the set with seven straight points and building a commanding 12-2 advantage over St. Louis.

The Archers would again battle but were unable to cut into the VU lead as a late 6-0 scoring run helped seal VU’s set two victory 25-13, giving the Blazers a 2-0 lead in the match.

St. Louis looked determined to avoid the sweep early in set three, holding their first lead of the match and gaining a quick 9-4 advantage over VU, before the Blazers rallied back with an 8-1 scoring run to take a 12-10 lead.

The two teams traded points and small scoring runs before VU closed out the set by scoring six of the final seven points to take set three 25-18 and complete the sweep over the Archers.

“We always talk about with these two day tournaments at this level that there are not many hours between our last match yesterday and our first match today,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “It’s not a lot of time to recover physically, mentally and emotionally. So these weekends are always a great challenge just because of the schedule.”

“It definitely says a lot about this team that after losing an emotional match last night and come back today and respond in such a great way,” Sien added. “They could have easily just not shown up today and gone through the motions. This game is so mental and emotional. When you touch that ball even for that microsecond, it has to be perfect and if your mind is not right, it can be pretty off. No other sport has that.”

The VU offense was led by sophomores Laura Tavares (Merida, Venezuela) and Elisa Dalla Pozza (Vincenza, Italy) against the Archers.

Tavares led the team with nine kills, three digs and one block, while Dalla Pozza came away with eight kills, three digs, two blocks and one ace.

 

Men’s golf travels to Cullan Brown Collegiate

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Tournament set for Monday and Tuesday

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Up next for the University of Evansville men’s golf team is a trip to Lexington, Ky. for the Cullan Brown Collegiate.

Hosted at Lexington Country Club, the tournament is set for Monday and Tuesday.  The field includes Bellarmine, Belmont, Chattanooga, Eastern Kentucky, Evansville, Kennesaw State, Kentucky, Mercer, Morehead State, North Alabama, Purdue Fort Wayne, South Alabama, Toledo, and Western Kentucky.  Par is 71 and the yardage is 7,280.

Earlier this week, the Purple Aces took part in the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate in Jonesboro, Ark.  Andres Rodriguez was the top finisher for UE, tying for 40th.  Over three rounds of play, he recorded a 219 with his low round (1-under 71) coming in the second 18 holes.

Omar Khalid finished two strokes behind Rodriguez with a 221.  He matched Rodriguez’ tally in the second round, recording a 71.  Daniil Romashkin completed the top three for Evansville.  His 229 tied him for 69th place.  He opened the event with a 71.

As a team, UE came home in 15th place

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda OCTOBER 7, 2024

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Historic Preservation Commission
OCTOBER 7, 2024
5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

 

1. CALL TO ORDER

 

2. ROLL CALL

 

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 3, 2024

 

4. NEW BUSINESS

 

a. 24-HPOCA-03 Charles Capshaw, 724 SE 2nd Street – Fine
b. Approval of the National Register Nomination for Kerges Furniture Company
c. Riverside Historic District Mailing Letter Draft
d. New Year Meeting Date and Time
e. Removal of the Southeast 600 Block of Main Street from the Evansville Downtown Historic District (Ford Center)
f. New National Register Nomination Recommendations
5. OLD BUSINESS

 

a. 615 SE Riverside Update – Siding
b. 813 SE Riverside Update – Neglect
c. Update Demolition by Neglect Ordinance
6. MISCELLANEOUS

 

7. ADJOURNMENT

DEATH REPORT LIST

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Weekly Death Report Sept 2 to Sept 8, 2024

Shurtz leads Eagles to an opening weekend double dual split

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.- The University of Southern Indiana Women’s Swimming and Diving team returned to the IU Natatorium for the second straight year opening the season against the host Indiana University Indianapolis and Northern Kentucky University in a double dual. The Screaming Eagles dominated the Norse 193-5 but fell to the Jaguars 137-97.
 
The Eagles earn their first victory over Northern Kentucky and continue to inch closer to the IU Indy Jaguars. USI fell to the Jaguars last year 149-93.
 
Sophomore Preseason Summit League Swimmer to Watch Hayden Shurtz was the lone Eagle to win an event as she took the 100 breaststroke. The sophomore finished 2.11 seconds faster than the second-place finisher at 1:06.67.
 
Junior Elizabeth Busby, junior Makana Goss, sophomore Caiya Cooper, and Shurtz kick started the season with a second place 400 medley time (4:01.91). Junior Mattilynn Smith also finished second in her 1000 freestyle season debut (10:58.92).
 
Freshman sprinter Simone Green made her USI debut with a respectable 50 freestyle third place finish (25.37). Freshman Emma Gabhart becomes the second fastest 200 individual medley swimmer in the USI history books with a second-place finish (2:12.95). The current 200 IM record holder is Shurtz (2:09.64).
 
The two new freshman divers lead the Eagles in the one-meter dive event. Freshman Gabbie Meier finished in second place (202.95 pts), while freshman Anna Bunnell was right behind in third place (200.40 pts). Bunnell led the Eagles in the three-meter dive (205.20 pts).
 
Junior Sarah-Catherine Dawson started her season strong with a tight second place finish (1:00.51) in the 100 Butterfly. Another freshman made a strong debut as Elizabeth Ketcham placed second in the 100 Backstroke (1:00.09). Green, Ketcham, Smith, and Cooper delivered a quick 400 freestyle relay (3:38.78).
 
Other Top Women’s Results
200 Freestyle: Sophomore Reagan Holmes (1:58.45)
100 Butterfly: Sophomore Naomi Weaver (1:01.27)
100 Freestyle: Green (55.23)
 

UE Nursing Program Achieves 100% First-Time NCLEX Pass Rate for Class of 2024

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (10/03/2024) The University of Evansville (UE) is proud to announce that the Class of 2024 from the Dunigan Family School of Nursing, achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a key milestone for nursing graduates seeking to enter the healthcare workforce.

This outstanding achievement underscores the rigorous education and comprehensive training that students receive in UE’s Nursing Program, which continues to prepare future nurses to provide high-quality patient care and excel in their careers. The NCLEX is a nationwide exam for the licensing of nurses in the United States and Canada, and passing on the first attempt is a testament to the dedication and excellence of both the students and faculty.

“We are incredibly proud of our graduates for their hard work and commitment to their studies, as well as our faculty for fostering an environment that supports student success,” said Katie Thomas, Clinical Assistant Professor and Chair of Nursing. “This 100% pass rate reflects the strength of our program and our continued efforts to equip nursing students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s healthcare landscape.”

Graduates of the University of Evansville Nursing Program are highly sought after by healthcare institutions across the country. This milestone reinforces UE’s reputation as a leader in nursing education and its role in addressing the growing demand for qualified nursing professionals.

In addition to the BSN program, UE offers a fast track Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program where in as little as 16 months, students can earn their BSN to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

For more information about the UE Dunigan Family School of Nursing, please visit https://www.evansville.edu/majors/nursing/.

The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.

 

Hoosier History Highlights

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October 6 – October 12

This Week in Indiana History
Reno October 6, 1866 The first train robbery in the U. S. is staged by the Reno Brothers in Seymour.

October 7, 1849 James Whitcomb Riley is born in Greenfield.  He gains international fame as the “Hoosier Poet.”

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Lanier October 9, 1926 The James F. D. Lanier Mansion in Madison becomes a State Memorial. During the Civil War, Lanier loaned money to the state to prevent bankruptcy.
October 11, 1957 Visitors enjoy the first Parke County Covered Bridge Festival. Bridgeton
Chambers October 12, 1912 The Chambers Co. incorporates in Shelbyville and begins producing sturdy and stylish cook stoves.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in the kitchen of the Governor’s resident.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. Born March 7, 1974, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who starred in the TV show The Office as Pam Beesly-Halpert?

2. In what Indiana city can you find the biggest jack in the world?

3. In what Indiana museum, housed in a 1930 art deco building, can you see vintage vehicles manufactured in Indiana?

4. Who is the Hoosier, while working for Converse, improved the design of the shoes named in his honor?

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1. Regina Marie Fischer

2. Bloomfield

3. Auburn Cord Duesenberg        Museum in Auburn

4. Chuck Taylor

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“Half my life, I have been waiting for someone to yell: Action. The other half, I have been waiting for someone to yell: Cut.”

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Hoosier Native and National Book Award Winner & Indiana Author Awards Winner, 2024

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USI Center for Communal Studies presents lecture by Dr. Matthew Hanka What is Happening in Your Community

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The University of Southern Indiana Center for Communal Studies will be hosting a lecture by Dr. Matthew Hanka, Professor of Political Science, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 in Kleymeyer Hall in the Liberal Arts Center. Hanka will introduce his book, What is Happening in Your Community? Why Community Development Matters. He will speak about the role of community development in the change and transformation of a community.

“Hanka’s ideas for societal changes, community development and transformation of urban and rural settings will enhance future living” says Dr. Silvia Rode, Director of the Center for Communal Studies.

Hanka served as Director of the Commission on Homelessness for Evansville and Vanderburgh County in 2018 and 2019, Co-Chair of Housing Organizations United Serving Evansville (HOUSE) from 2019-22 and currently is a member of the Evansville Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee. He has served as President of the Indiana Political Science Association (IPSA) and the Indiana Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (INASPA) and has served in leadership roles and on the boards of Westside Improvement Association, United Neighborhood of Evansville (UNOE), Rotary Club of Evansville and the Evansville Morning Rotary Club.

For more information about this event or USI’s Center for Communal Studies, contact Rode at sarode@usi.edu.   

The Center for Communal Studies promotes the study of contemporary and historic communal groups, intentional communities and utopias. Established in 1976 at USI, the Center encourages and facilitates meetings, classes, scholarship, networking and public interest in communal groups past and present, here and abroad.

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