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AG Curtis Hill Prevails in Two Cases involving Indiana Department of Correction inmates

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In separate judgments this month, Attorney General Curtis Hill successfully defended the State of Indiana against challenges brought by two Indiana Department of Correction inmates.

On May 10, the Indiana Court of Appeals denied inmate Hubert Williams’ appeal of a LaPorte Circuit Court decision. The circuit court earlier denied Williams’ petition for writ of habeas corpus, in which he argued among other things that the conditions of his parole did not apply since he refused to sign his parole agreement. (A writ of habeas corpus is a court order requiring officials to prove that an inmate’s imprisonment is valid.) The Court of Appeals upheld the circuit court’s decision, finding that Williams is bound by the conditions of parole despite his refusal to sign the paperwork.

Also on May 10, a U.S. District Court judge ruled against inmate Edward Niksich, who brought a lawsuit claiming that state officials provided him deficient medical care for his hepatitis C and end-stage liver disease in violation of the Eighth Amendment. The judge found that Niksich had no admissible evidence that state officials were aware of, let alone personally involved with, any denial of appropriate medical treatment.

“The State of Indiana takes very seriously the responsibility to follow proper policies with regard to incarcerated individuals,” Attorney General Hill said. “We’re pleased that in each of these cases the courts affirmed that state officials appropriately fulfilled their obligations.”

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Community Reacts to More Shootings

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Community Reacts to More Shootings

MAY 28TH, 2019 JOYLYN BUKOVAC EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

There have been three shootings between Friday and Memorial Day. The most recent shooting happened at the Eastland Apartment complex Monday.

Emergency crews were sent to Eden Court around 7:00 Monday evening. When they arrived they found Donald Burkett who had been shot in the chest. Burkett was taken to St. Vincent Hospital Evansville. He is expected to survive.

“It was a dispute between the victim and a neighbor. Through that, our officers were able to find out and track down a neighbor and bring down the neighbor down for questioning and identified him as the suspect, Willie Picket Junior,” says Evansville Police Officer Phil Smith.

Willie Pickett, also known as ‘Pedro,’ is now behind bars facing charges of aggravated battery with a firearm.

Officials say there are still suspects in other crimes on the loose. One suspect who is responsible for shooting a man Sunday night outside an apartment on Cross Street. That man is in the hospital fighting for his life.

The victim of the shooting on Cross Street Sunday night is still alive, but he is not telling police who shot him.

Police are also looking for the person responsible for shooting three people at a house party around midnight, Friday. Authorities found a gun in the basement of that home, but they have not been able to figure out who left it there.

Evansville police say this surge in crime is not unusual for this time of the year with more people out and about.

“A lot of these incidents are happening amongst people who do know the offender so it’s not just random acts where people who are out shopping. Out and about are being, having crimes perpetrated against them,” says Officer Smith.

AG Curtis Hill Warns Hoosiers To Beware Of Storm Chasers

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After a tornado swept through Madison County on Memorial Day, Attorney General Curtis Hill today warned Hoosiers to be wary of scams. Scammers often strike after severe storms, taking advantage of homeowners needing repairs.

“We’ve all seen the significant damage that can result from storms ripping through neighborhoods,” Attorney General Hill said. “Hoosiers needing home repairs can become vulnerable targets for fly-by-night fix-up crews that appear at their doorsteps promising to work cheaply and quickly.”

Reputable contractors also visit storm-ravaged neighborhoods offering their services, Attorney General Hill noted, but consumers must do their homework to make sure to hire trustworthy companies.

Attorney General Hill offered these tips to Hoosiers:

  • Do not sign documents or agree to any repair work on the spot during initial contact with someone offering services. Instead, simply obtain the person’s contact information.
  • Do not provide access to your home to any stranger offering to perform a free inspection. Among other possible dangers, unethical contractors have been known to secretly cause damage to homes in order to then repair it.
  • Do not fall for high-pressure tactics such as the claim that you’ll get the best deal by agreeing to hire a contractor immediately on the spot.
  • Consider the possible wisdom of finding your own contractor rather than accepting the services of someone who shows up at your house.
  • Research any business or individual offering services. Look for signs of credibility such as official websites. Seek reviews and testimonials from former customers.
  • Contact your insurance agency to find out your terms of coverage. Ask whether your insurance company recommends any particular repair company.
  • Do not sign over insurance checks directly to repair companies. Rather, obtain the invoices yourself and pay repair companies directly.
  • Get multiple quotes. Shop and compare just as you would with any other important consumer decision.
  • Avoid letting the emotional toll of a situation influence decisions about repairing or replacing items that are damaged or lost.

“The best decision is an informed decision,” Attorney General Hill said. “Double check before you write a check.”

Hoosiers are encouraged to contact the Office of the Indiana Attorney General about any suspected scams. You can file a complaint by visiting indianaconsumer.com or calling 1-800-382-5516.

Vanderburgh County Leaders Select Company to Design Jail’s Expansion

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Vanderburgh County Leaders Select Company to Design Jail’s Expansion

MAY 28TH, 2019 AMANDA PORTER INDIANA

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Vanderburgh County Commissioners, and the County Council are working together to figure out how large the new jail could be, and how much it would cost.

The Vanderburgh County Commissioners selected a design firm for the Vanderburgh County jail expansion project. Garmong Construction Services has a short-term contract to start sketching out the jails expansion.

Vanderburgh County jail is overcrowded, and Vanderburgh County Sheriff David Wedding says at least 600 additional beds are needed.

“What’s exasperated our problem with overcrowding is our level 6 felons that we house for the State,” says Vanderburgh County Sheriff David Wedding.

Right now there is nearly 160 level 6 felons which is the lowest level felony under Indiana law. Due to space constraints, some inmates have to be moved to the surrounding jails.

“Currently we have over 200 inmates housed in approximately 6 or 7 jails outside of Evansville and that is pretty costly,” says Sheriff Wedding.

A high price tag is almost guaranteed when building a new county jail.

“It’s ranged from 20 million to 50 million, and I know of course that depends completely on the size,” says Vanderburgh County Commissioner Jeff Hatfield.

County leaders are looking into several options of expanding the jail.

“Our consulting firm came to us and presented findings for the need of as many as 750 beds,” says Commissioner Hatfield.

“You need beds, but you have to make sure your kitchen is large enough, your laundry is large enough, your medical wing is large enough, your intake area is large enough, so it’s a lot of moving parts,” says Wedding.

County commissioner Hatfield says, “Something has to happen. And the long-term solution is to add another pod or more to this existing jail.”

Hatfield says the Vanderburgh County Commissioners will continue to work with the design company to make informed decisions on the jails potential design.

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ANJELAH ANNOUNCES HER “TECHNICALLY NOT STALKING” STANDUP TOUR!

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Tickets On Sale May 31 at Ford Center Ticket Office and Ticketmaster.com

Evansville, IN– Comedian Anjelah Johnson announces her 2019 national TECHNICALLY NOT STALKING TOUR, with dates through November 2019. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 31 at 10 AM local times with an Artist Pre-Sale on Wednesday, May 29th at 10 AM local times (Passcode: NOT STALKING) for most of the tour and are available at www.Anjelah.com. Johnson, who has been lauded as “one of the funniest and freshest voices in comedy right now” and whose live performances were described as “filled with almost non-stop laughter” by Time Out Chicago, will embark on her highly-anticipated tour playing to diehard fans with stops in cities from coast to coast. Says Johnson, “I’m excited for you to come out and see me on my Technically Not Stalking Tour! But not if I see you first. Muahaha.”

Mexican and Native American comedian and actress Anjelah Johnson-Reyes has become a favorite with both audiences and critics alike. Her comedy reaches across platforms from the stage to online to TV to film, with The Las Vegas Review-Journal gushing about her last tour “Johnson is an energized presence, an exclamation point incarnate.”

After a stint as a professional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, she became an internet sensation with her viral video, “Nail Salon” which led to her joining the cast of FOX’s hit comedy series MadTV. Her spot as a series regular spawned another internet sensation, “Bon Qui Qui.” This original character, a disgruntled fast food employee with no

filter, has been enjoyed, viewed and replicated by over 65 million people worldwide. Additionally, she has been featured in such comedy fan-favorite TV shows as ABC’s Ugly Betty, HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, and NBC’s Superstore. She is also a familiar face on the talk show circuit, with multiple appearances on CBS’s The Talk, ABC’s The View, and NUVO’sMario Lopez: One on One.

Anjelah’s fourth-hour standup special Mahalo & Goodnight, filmed in Honolulu, Hawaii, premiered on Epix in 2017 withMaxim Magazine declaring “her comedy (is) uproariously funny and, in a time of great racial and political strife, oddly healing.” The special is currently streaming on Hulu. Her third hour special Not Fancy, which is a Netflix original, is currently available for streaming on the platform along with her second hour The Homecoming Show. Her first hour special That’s How We Do It premiered on Comedy Central in 2009.

On the big screen, Johnson has starred in such films as OUR FAMILY WEDDING, ALVIN, AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL, ENOUGH SAID, THE RESURRECTION OF GAVIN STONE and MOM’S NIGHT OUT.

Crouch Awards Eight Planning Grants

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 Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs has awarded eight communities with planning grants.

“These grants will allow communities to make significant improvements to the quality of life for their residents,” Crouch said. “These small steps on things such as infrastructure and water utilities make a huge difference for these communities.”

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant assists local units of government with various community projects, which include infrastructure improvements, downtown revitalization, public facilities improvements and economic development.

“Planning grants are invaluable tools that can help rural communities shape their vision for community and economic development,” said Jodi Golden, Executive Director of OCRA. “I applaud the foresight by the community’s leaders and residents on taking the time to plan for these significant investments within their communities.”

Below are the communities who have been awarded planning grants.

The City of Attica received a $35,000 water utility grant to create a professional, long-term water plan that will detail a 20-year roadmap of needed investment.

The City of Cambridge City was awarded $40,000 towards a comprehensive plan to determine which economic and community activities will be beneficial to existing and future residents.

The Town of Hamlet received a $39,600 comprehensive planning grant to define goals and objectives to lead the town’s development for the next ten years, to include the Stellar Communities process.

The Town of North Judson was awarded $39,600 towards a comprehensive plan to design projects and priorities for the next five to eight years to include municipal buildings, quality of life improvements and economic opportunities.

The City of Cannelton received a $20,000 public facilities feasibility grant to determine the most practical option for the future use of the old Cannelton Gym.

The Town of Elizabethtown was awarded a $35,000 wastewater utility grant to assess the wastewater system, which includes the wastewater treatment plant and collection system.

Putnam County received a $45,000 water/wastewater grant to create a 20-year roadmap of projects to pursue and design preliminary engineering, recommendations and alternatives.

The Town of Veedersburg is awarded a $35,000 stormwater utility grant to identify solutions and prioritize storm water projects to ensure the town can provide safe, affordable and reliable storm water services to its customers.

Applications are accepted on a monthly rolling basis. For more information, visit www.in.gov/ocra/2371.htm.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Raise Bore Operator
SBI Raise Boring – Evansville, IN
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Attendance Clerk
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 3.7/5 rating   46 reviews  – Evansville, IN
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This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit …
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Mail Clerk
Exela Technologies 2.9/5 rating   920 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Qualified applicants will considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age,…
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Loss Prevention Specialist
The TJX Companies, Inc. 3.7/5 rating   5,026 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Monitors all visitors, vendors and contractors entry/exit to the facility and warehouse. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race,…
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Order Entry Representative
Koch Air 3.1/5 rating   17 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Answer phones in a professional manner. Koch Air is seeking an Order Entry Representative to join our Evansville team!…
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Part-Time Store Associate
ALDI 3.4/5 rating   5,391 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$13.50 an hour
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Shelter Assistant
YWCA Evansville – Evansville, IN
$10 an hour
The YWCA of Evansville is looking for a team player to work with other staff members during the weekends in a respectful manner, in providing an abuse free and…
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Eligibility Assistant Posey County
Knowledge Services 3.2/5 rating   100 reviews  – Mount Vernon, IN
Answer and direct incoming calls. IT, Healthcare, Entertainment, Media, Federal and State Governments, Public Utilities, Telecom, Manufacturing and more….
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Tobacco Prevention Coordinator
CAPE (Community Action Program of Evansville) – Evansville, IN
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Receptionist
Select Specialty Hospital 3.2/5 rating   865 reviews  – Evansville, IN
As a Receptionist, you will be responsible for receiving incoming phone calls and assisting customers with appropriate directions and information….
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Sales Clerk – Gift Shop
Deaconess Health System 3.5/5 rating   68 reviews  – Newburgh, IN
Handles returns of merchandise according to store policy. Unpacks, examines, prices, security tags, and shelves new merchandise….
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Evansville Overstock Warehouse – Evansville, IN
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Apartment Cleaner
LandSouth Properties 1.7/5 rating   3 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$12 – $13 an hour
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Order Entry Representative
Koch Enterprises Family of Companies – Evansville, IN
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Pet Sitting
Care.com 4.2/5 rating   1,141 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Need someone to walk for my emotional support dog, Lola, while I perform my Internship for masters program…..
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Alvey’s Sign Company – Evansville, IN
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ABK Tracking – Evansville, IN
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Lt. Governor Crouch: Public schedule May 28 – 31

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 Below is Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s public schedule for May 28 – 31, 2019.

Tuesday, May 28
What: Crouch visits Kuehnert Dairy Farm – Prairie Farms
Host: Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Indiana Grown
When: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., ET
Where: 6532 W. Cook Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818
*Media are welcome

Wednesday, May 29
What: Crouch speaks at OCRA regional conference
Host: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
When: Noon – 1:00 p.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at 12:15 p.m., ET
Where: Potawatomi Inn, 6 Ln 100 Lake James, Angola, IN 46703
*Media are welcome

Thursday, May 30
What: Crouch speaks at OCRA regional conference
Host: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
When: Noon – 1:00 p.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at 12:15 p.m., ET
Where: 2 W. Seminary St., Greencastle, IN 46135
Thursday, May 30
What: Crouch visits Saint Mary of the Woods College
Host: Saint Mary of the Woods College
When: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., ET
Where: 33301 St. Mary’s Rd., Terre Haute, IN 47885

Friday, May 31
What: Crouch tours Haubstadt
Host: Reinbrecht Homes and Construction
When: 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m., CT
Where: 304 E. SR 68, Haubstadt, IN 47639
Friday, May 31
What: Crouch speaks at Indiana Military Museum Dedication
Host: Indiana Military Museum
When: 11:00 a.m. – Noon, ET, with Crouch remarks at 11:35 a.m., ET
Where: 715 S. 6th St., Vincennes, IN 47591

New Harmony Theatre 2019 season to celebrate friendship

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New Harmony Theatre will open its 2019 season with Good People by David Lindsay-Abaire, running June 21-23 and June 27-30. The show is directed by Elliot Wasserman, producing artistic director and chair of Performing Arts at the University of Southern Indiana. Good People debuted at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 2011 and quickly won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for “Best Play of the 2010-2011 Season.” In the show, the wolves are at Margaret’s door. She’s 50 and fired—from a minimum wage job. Facing eviction, Margie thinks a high school boyfriend who’s made it out of South Boston might be her ticket to a fresh start. Of course, he happens to be married, which could put a wrench in Margie’s plans. With his signature humorous glow, Lindsay-Abaire explores the struggles, shifting loyalties and unshakeable hopes that come with having next to nothing in America. The show stars Laurie Carter Rose, Annie Edgerton, Jeff Williams, and local talent Sue Schriber. USI students Brennen Hobson and Jesmelia Williams will also take part in this production.

Always…Patsy Cline, written by Ted Swindley, runs July 12-14 and July 18-21 and is directed by Eric Altheide, New Harmony Theatre’s resident associate director and associate professor of theatre at USI.  Always…Patsy Cline is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger. Their friendship shows us that Patsy Cline’s gift to us was greater than her exquisite voice; it was her wonderful heart. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.”  The musical play includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. Always…Patsy Cline stars Laurie Dawn and Lianne Marie Dobbs. Always…Patsy Cline will feature musical direction by Patrick Ritsch.

The season will come to a close with the recipient of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Alfred Uhry’s play Driving Miss Daisy, running July 26-28 and August 1-4, directed by Wasserman. Miss Daisy’s son hires Hoke Coleburn, a black man, as a driver to keep his mother off the road. Miss Daisy immediately regards Hoke with disdain and he, in turn, is not impressed with his employer’s patronizing tone and, he believes, her latent prejudice. But, in a series of absorbing scenes spanning 25 years, the two, despite their mutual differences, grow ever closer to and more dependent on each other. The 25 years they wind up spending together form an ironic and delicate counterpoint to the civil rights struggle of the 1950s and 60s. Driving Miss Daisy stars Mary Anisi, Ron Himes, and Larry Tobias.

Tickets are on sale now, and season tickets may be purchased through the first production. All evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. and matinees begin at 2 p.m. Individual adult tickets are $30 for Good People and Driving Miss Daisy and $35 for Always…Patsy Cline. Discounted tickets are available for students, seniors, and groups. Season tickets are $72 for adults, $66 for seniors (60 and over) and $30 for those age 25 and younger. All performances take place at the historic Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern Street in New Harmony, Indiana.

The New Harmony Theatre is a professional Equity theatre produced by USI and is the Tri-state’s only professional Equity theatre. For more information or purchase tickets, go to www.newharmonytheatre.com or call the box office at 812-464-1635. For updates, like “New Harmony Theatre” on Facebook.

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