Boomer is a male chocolate Lab mix. He’s about 2 years old. He was surrendered from a family with a new baby. He has  plenty of energy and would benefit from daily walks, even if they’re short! His adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
Indiana’s Lazor Wins Gold, Miller Takes Silver at Pan American Games
Indiana’s Lazor Wins Gold, Miller Takes Silver at Pan American Games
 LIMA, Peru – Indiana University postgrad swimmer Annie Lazor captured gold in the women’s 100m breaststroke on Tuesday night at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
Lazor earned the gold medal in the event with a time of 1:06.94. Swimming for Team USA, Lazor will also compete in the 200m breaststroke and relays later this week.
In the B Final of the women’s 100m breaststroke, postgrad Laura Morley finished third with a time of 1:11.00 to take 11th overall. Morley will also swim the 200m breast, 200m IM and relays for Team Bahamas this week.
In the A Final of the men’s 100m breaststroke, Hoosier postgrad Cody Miller took home the silver medal, touching second with a time of 59.57. Miller was just out-touched at the wall by Brazil’s Joao Gomes, who won gold in 59.51.
The 100m breaststroke will be Miller’s only individual event at the Pan American Games, but he should be a vital member of Team USA’s relays this week.
The 2019 Pan American Games will continue through Saturday, Aug. 10 in Lima, Peru. Prelims start each morning at 12:00 p.m. ET, with finals each night at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Be sure to keep up with all the latest news on the Indiana men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams on social media – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Obituary Of William Henry Smith
William Henry Smith, the eldest son of William Hildry & Bobbetta Smith, was born on Sept. 5, 1959, in Evansville, Indiana. His father preceded him in death in 1997.
William departed this life on August 1, 2019. Lung Cancer may have paralyzed him from the waist down, but it didn’t paralyze that loving spirit of his. He found Christ at an early age and was baptized and joined New Hope Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. W.R. Brown Sr.
The entirety of his 59 years was spent here in Evansville. He leaves to mourn his demise; His Mother, Bobbetta Smith; His Daughter, Aretha Ann Roach; One Sister, Linda Harrison; and his younger brother, Leonard Smith; one Aunt, Shirley Porter of St. Paul Minnesota; One Niece, Crystal Harrison; One Great Niece, Naijana Collins; two Nephews, Dru Hilary Smith and Daveon William Smith, plus a host of cousins and friends.
ADOPT A PET
Moxie is an 8-month-old Cattle Dog/Basenji mix. She will require a home experienced with herding breeds, as she has had some behavioral challenges her entire life. She’s been returned to VHS three times because of these behaviors. Please contact an Adoption Counselor at (812) 426-2563 for more information. Moxie’s fee is $110.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Robert Alan Ellison Jr.: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)
Aaron Douglas Bellamy Jr.: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Rashid Armead Caruthers: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Ronald Eugene Young III: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Bridgete Cecilia Saltzman: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Heather Biehl: Domestic battery resulting in serious bodily injury to a person less than 14 years old (Level 3 Felony), Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a person less than 14 years of age (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Shamonti Denayi Wilson: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)
Sean Lamehl Shelby Sr.: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)
Buddy Thomas Schulz: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Shane Garrett McCool: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Michael J. Blais: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Cynthia Dianne Greenwood: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor)
James William Thomas: Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Jessie Lee Hunter: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Dillon Austin Lagenour: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony), Leaving the scene of an accident (Class B misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Evansville Man Arrested for DUI while Transporting his Two-Year-Old Child
|
Vanderburgh County – Yesterday afternoon at approximately 1:20, Christopher Fowler, 26, of Evansville, was stopped for driving erratic near North Governor and East Columbia. Further investigation revealed Fowler was intoxicated and had a blood alcohol content of .14%. Fowler’s two-year-old daughter was also in the vehicle. He was taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond. The two-year-old was released to her mother.
Arrested and Charges:Â Â Christopher Fowler, 26, Evansville, IN
Arresting Officer: Trooper Ross Rafferty, Indiana State Police Assisting Agency: Evansville Police
|
Indiana State Police to Patrol for Drugged and Alcohol Impaired Drivers
Indiana State Police is joining approximately 230 law enforcement agencies across Indiana in theDrive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization. From mid-August through Labor Day, troopers will be working overtime to locate and arrest impaired drivers. Motorists should expect to see increased sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols.
Overtime patrols are supported with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funds distributed by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).
The annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign includes the Labor Day weekend, with thousands of Hoosier families taking to their vehicles for end of the summer barbecues, football games and pool parties.
With all of today’s options for getting home safely, there is no excuse for getting behind the wheel impaired.
If you see an impaired driver please call 911 and be prepared to give a vehicle description, license plate number if possible and route of travel. Here are just a few signs that a driver may be impaired:
- Weaving, swerving, drifting or straddling the center line
- Driving at a very slow speed
- Braking erratically
- Making wide turns
- Stopping without cause
- Responding slowing to traffic lights
- Driving after dark with no headlights
- Driving on the wrong side of the roadway
Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for August 7
INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for August 7, 2019.
Wednesday, August 7: Japan-America Society of Indiana Annual Gala
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
                       Consul General of Japan in Chicago Naoki Ito
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will give remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 7
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Indiana Roof Ballroom
140 W. Washington St.Â
Indianapolis, IN 46204