Scooter is a male black Lab/Pointer mix. He’s estimated to be about 3 years old. He was transferred in to VHS from Evansville Animal Control so not much his known about his background. His adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter & shots! Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for May 22 and 23
INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for May 22 and 23, 2019.
Wednesday, May 22: Hidden Heroes Cities Luncheon
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole
Tom Hanks
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett
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 Noon, Wednesday, May 22
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Entry Pavilion
125 S. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Thursday, May 23: Rolling Thunder Indiana Chapter #1 Ride to the Wall Departing Ceremony 2019
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier
Brigadier General (RET) Steward Goodwin
Indiana Chapter #1 President Michael Clark
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 8:30 a.m., Thursday, May 23
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fort Harrison Veterans Center
9450 E. 59th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46216
Thursday, May 23: Governor’s STEM Awards
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will present award letter jackets and scholarships to the 2019 STEM team.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 23
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Indiana Statehouse
Governor’s Office
200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Crouch Announces Federal Communications Commission Appointment
 Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced that Scott Rudd, the director of broadband opportunities, was appointed to the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee, which is housed under the Federal Communications Commission.
“Indiana is at the forefront of increasing broadband access across the state, and the federal government has taken that into consideration and asked Scott to join the broadband committee,” Crouch said. “His work on accelerating the deployment of high-speed Internet across the country will help our administration’s goal of connecting rural Indiana to the rest of the world.”
Crouch has been leading the efforts in increasing broadband access across the state through various methods like hiring the director of broadband opportunities in August of last year. Additionally, Crouch implemented a broadband planning grant through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Crouch also is a part of the administration’s Next Level Connections program, which allocates $100M to providers looking to increase their access across the state.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai appointed various individuals from across the country who work on broadband related issues to come together and address the digital divide in the United States.
The Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee will address the following topics:
- how to best improve broadband infrastructure before a disaster occurs and how to use strategies during and after the response to a disaster to minimize broadband network downtime;
- find ways to encourage the deployment of high-speed broadband infrastructure and services to low-income communities; and
- make job skills training and development opportunities more widely available.
“I am excited to start working on the larger picture of how best to address the broadband discrepancies in our state and country,” Rudd said. “It is truly an honor to be asked to sit on such an important committee, and I am ready to get to work and make significant progress in increasing Internet availability for Indiana and throughout the country.”
The first meeting will be held on June 13, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., ET. Visit www.fcc.gov for more information.
AG Curtis Hill files lawsuit against members of family that founded Purdue Pharma
Attorney General Curtis Hill filed a lawsuit today against members of the Sackler family, alleging that as owners and directors of Purdue Pharma the Sacklers have played a key role in worsening the opioid crisis in Indiana.
Purdue Pharma is best known for making and marketing the painkiller OxyContin.
In November of 2018, Attorney General Hill filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, alleging the company intentionally understated the health risks of long-term opioid use and deceptively marketed several drugs in ways that violated Indiana law. That matter remains pending in Marion Superior Court.
In today’s lawsuit, the State of Indiana alleges that members of the Sackler family directed, approved of, and participated in their company’s destructive strategies. The lawsuit further alleges that the Sacklers enriched themselves to the tune of billions of dollars from these schemes. In fact, the Sacklers instructed Purdue Pharma to distribute approximately $4.3 billion to the Sackler family from April 2008 until 2016 alone.
The lawsuit alleges that these members of the Sackler family – who individually served as Purdue Pharma’s CEO, vice presidents and/or board directors – violated the Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, the Prescription Drug Discount and Benefit Card Statute, the False Claims Act and the Medicaid False Claims Act, among other unlawful activities.
“We believe the Sacklers’ wrongful acts have left a wake of addiction, death and devastation in Indiana and across the country,†Attorney General Hill said. “I hope this lawsuit serves notice to all that this office will continue to hold accountable companies and individuals who are engaging in abusive, deceptive, illegal and/or unfair conduct that causes harm to Indiana consumers.â€
The lawsuit seeks civil penalties, treble damages, disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, and restitution of sums constituting unjust enrichment.
The Office of the Attorney General intends to continue working to ensure that any funds becoming available through this action would be used to help address the public health crisis brought on by Purdue Pharma’s and the Sackler family’s misconduct.
“The Sackler family and Purdue Pharma bear substantial responsibility for causing this crisis,†Attorney General Hill said. “Now they must bear substantial responsibility to help fix it.â€
Assisting the Office of the Attorney General in this matter are the law firms of Cohen Milstein Sellers and Toll PLLC and Zimmerman Reed LLP.
Aces talented trio earns All-MVC honors
After a big turnaround season, one that saw the University of Evansville baseball team defy preseason last place predictions by earning the coveted fourth seed in this week’s Missouri Valley Conference Championships, the Aces have landed several players on various all-MVC postseason teams, the league announced Tuesday.
Sophomore first baseman Tanner Craig earned conference second team honors. The Scottsburg, Indiana native followed up a phenomenal freshman season with a solid second season at the University of Evansville, finishing second in hitting with a .283 batting average and just missing out on the top spot with a .445 slugging percentage. Craig also finished tied for third in home runs with five. Craig also finished tied for third in the Missouri Valley Conference in doubles with 14.
The Aces also landed a par of players on the MVC’s Honorable Mention team. Starting right-hand pitcher Adam Lukas got the nod on that squad after finishing tied for fifth in strikeouts in the league with 74 K’s. The Grafton, Wisconsin native also finished 11th in the MVC with opposing batting average with a .234 mark. Senior outfielder Nate Reeder also landed an honorable mention after leading or being near the top on the team in nearly every offensive statistical category. Reeder finished first in batting average (.316), slugging percentage (.447), RBIs (37), hits (57), and on base percentage (.414). Reeder also finished tied for third on the team in home runs (5) and doubles (10). The Shawnee, Kansas native also finished in the top 15 in several categories in the MVC, as well.
“Tanner has been outstanding in Valley play and it is great to see him recognized for it”, said University of Evansville head coach Wes Carroll. “Adam and Nathan have had great years and I can’t wait to see them compete in the tourney.â€
The University of Evansville baseball team begins its run in this week’s Missouri Valley Conference tournament in Normal, Illinois Wednesday against Indiana State. First pitch from Duffy Bass Field is set for 7 p.m Central Time.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Damon James Welder:Â Attempt Obstruction of Justice (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Daniel Keith Walls: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)
Kelvin Ray Rush: Fraud (Level 6 Felony)
Michael Aaron Head: Fraud (Level 6 Felony)
Guy Morgan Whipple: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Jeffrey David Fisher: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Joshua D. Hill: Child molesting (Level 1 Felony), Child molesting (Level 1 Felony), Child molesting (Level 1 Felony), Child molesting (Level 4 Felony)
Lisa Gail Hoff: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony)
Scott William Mallory: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Joshua E. Bradburn: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Wilbur McDonald Pope: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Personal Injury Crash on US 41 at Bellemeade, Driver was Under the Influence of Drugs
Vanderburgh County – Indiana State Police investigated a two-vehicle personal injury crash at the intersection of US 41 at Bellemeade Avenue this morning at approximately 10:00.
Preliminary investigation revealed Misty D. Koons, 41, of Evansville, was driving her 2002 Chevrolet S-10 southbound on US 41 when she disregarded the automatic signal at Bellemeade Avenue and collided into a 2011 Toyota SUV that was traveling west on Bellemeade Avenue. The female driver of the Toyota was transported to St. Vincent Hospital where she was treated and released. While investigating the crash, Koons displayed signs of impairment. Further investigation at St. Vincent Hospital revealed Koons was under the influence of cannabinoids, cocaine, benzodiazepine and buprenorphine. Koons was treated for minor injuries and then transported to the Vanderburgh County Jail.
Arrested and Charges:
- Misty D. Koons, 41, Evansville, IN
- Driving While Intoxicated (Controlled Substance), Class C Misdemeanor
- Possession of Synthetic Marijuana, Class C
OBITUARY OF HELEN LUCILE BOLTON
OBITUARY OF HELEN LUCILE BOLTON
KOEHLER FUNERAL HOME-CHANDLER AND BOONVILLE
Helen Lucile Bolton, 90, of Gentryville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand, Indiana.
Helen was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Otto and Esther (Hicks) Oskins.
She was a member and organist of Gentryville United Methodist Church. Helen had been a pharmacy technician at St. Joseph Hospital. She loved dancing with her husband Roy. Helen enjoyed crocheting, quilting, supporting her grandchildren’s sporting events and was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bolton.
Helen is survived by her children, Sandra Forston and her husband, Carl; Patricia Pulley and her husband, Ray; Joyce Bolton; Katherine Spellmeyer and her husband, Donald all of Gentryville, IN; Grandchildren, Carla Birsa (Mike) of Fishers, IN; Julie Walls (J.T. Wells) of Gentryville, IN; Regina Pulley of Evansville, IN; Yvonne Hochgesang (Kent) of St. Henry, IN; Thomas Pulley (Amanda) of Dale, IN; Angela Warthan (Ryan) of Boonville, IN; Brian Spellmeyer (Mary); Mark and Kevin Spellmeyer all of Gentryville, IN; Great-grandchildren, Nathan and Logan Birsa, Matthew Fulkerson, Alex Adair, Audra and Anna Hochgesang, Ben, Rachel, and Adam Pulley, Bradyn Warthan, Madelene, Kyle, and Alli Jo Spellmeyer; Siblings, Margaret Griepenstroh; James W. Oskins (Fern); Doris Blowers all of Gentryville, IN; Richard Oskins (Gail) of Gray Summit, MO; Sister-in-law, Iris Ludwig of Santa Claus, IN.
Services are 3 P.M. Friday, May 24, 2019, at Gentryville United Methodist Church in Gentryville, Indiana with Pastor Charlotte Lee officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Gentryville.
Visitation is from 2 P.M. until 7 P.M. Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana and from 11 A.M. until 3 P.M. Friday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gentryville United Methodist Church Building Fund or Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department.
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