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Holcomb Statement on Staff Sgt. Andrew St. John
Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding Indiana National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew St. John, who died at Fort Hood, Texas in a tactical vehicle accident.
“Janet and I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends grieving the loss of Indiana native, Andrew St. John, who passed away Thursday evening at Fort Hood in Texas. He served with distinction and was known as someone who always put others above himself. I ask all Hoosiers around the state join us in honoring his service and ultimate sacrifice to our state and nation.â€
Merit Board Executive and Regular Session Notice
Notice is hereby given of an Executive Session of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Merit Board to be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The session will begin at 4:30 PM and will take place at Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, 3500 N. Harlan Ave, Evansville, Indiana, for the purpose of receiving information about and interviewing a prospective candidate for deputy sheriff (pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5)), as part of the hiring and conditional offer process prescribed by IC 36-8-10-10(b).
REGULAR SESSION MEDIA NOTICE
In accordance with IC 5-14-1.5-5, the Public Notice of Meetings section of Indiana’s Open Door Law, notice is hereby given that the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 4:30 PM has been rescheduled to the same date and location at 5:00 PM.
Activist Art for Social Change Exhibit & Reception Tonight
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Otters can’t solve Grizzlies in series opener
The Evansville Otters couldn’t quite string together hits Friday as the Gateway Grizzlies and Jordan Barrett were able to shut out the Otters 3-0 in the series opener.
The Grizzlies jumped on the board in the first inning against Otters starter Brandyn Sittinger.
Sittinger walked two of the first three batters he faced, and then Brent Sakurai reached on a bunt single to load the bases with no outs.
A fielder’s choice by Shawon Dunston Jr. scored Connor Owings, giving Gateway a 1-0 lead.
Sittinger was able to settle in to limit the damage to one run.
The Grizzlies would add their second run of the game in the top of the third inning on a solo home run by Dustin Woodcock, the second home run he has hit against the Otters this season.
Barrett retired the first six batters he faced in order, but it appeared the Otters would change the momentum of the game in their favor in the bottom of the third.
Rob Calabrese led off with a single, Tanner Wetrich singled with one out, and David Cronin walked to load the bases.
Barrett got the next two batters out to get out of the jam and hold onto the Grizzlies’ 2-0 lead.
Sittinger did find his rhythm as the game went along but exited the game after six innings. He allowed two runs – one earned – with seven strikeouts, but Sittinger was given the hard-luck loss.
Michael Gizzi started the seventh inning for the Otters and gave up a solo homer to Connor Owings with one out, extending the Grizzlies’ lead to three.
Barrett threw seven shutout innings, allowing no runs on three hits while tossing eight strikeouts. He would earn the win.
Grant Black came on in the eighth and retired the Otters in order, setting up a save situation for Geoff Bramblett in the ninth.
In the bottom of the ninth with one out, Elijah MacNamee worked a walk and would advance to third on a single by Taylor Lane.
Jack Meggs, representing the tying run at the plate, grounded into a 6-4-3 double play to end the game, giving Bramblett his 12th save of the season.
Schools To Receive Funding For School Safety
| By Wendy McNamara | |||||
| Gov. Eric Holcomb at Mount Vernon High School recently signed into law legislation I authored making it easier for schools to receive funding for school safety. | |||||
| From providing money to schools to update security to being prepared for active shooter scenarios, this new law is addressing the issue of school safety from all sides.Mental health is also a critical aspect of ensuring our schools are safe, and more schools will be able to apply for funding for mental health programs to connect at-risk students with help. Additionally, an active shooter drill will be administered once each semester so students and teachers are more prepared to secure and defend themselves.
Indiana is among the best states in the nation for strong school safety policies, but more work remains. As a school administrator, it is important to me to make sure that every effort is taken to protect our kids. |
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“READERS FORUM†AUGUST 17, 2019
We hope that today’s “READERS FORUMâ€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.
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays “Readers Poll’ question is: What type of renovation should the county do to the jail?
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