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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
Indiana’s Brinegar Qualifies for FINA World Championships
 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University men’s swimmer Michael Brinegar qualified for Team USA in the Open Water 5K for the 2019 FINA World Championships in July.
At the Open Water Nationals earlier this month, Brinegar placed sixth overall and was the third American in the Open Water 5K. Brinegar earned his spot on the team for the World Championships after Zane Grothe, who finished as the second American, declined his spot in the event to focus on in-pool events.
Brinegar just missed qualifying for the 10K at the World Championships, placing sixth overall as the third American. The freshman was in fourth place overall and was the second American with 300 meters remaining when he lost his cap and goggles after some contact.
The Columbus, Ind. native had a tremendous freshman season for the Hoosiers, earning All-America honors after placing second in the 1,650 freestyle at the NCAA Championships with a school-record time of 14:27.50.
The 2019 FINA World Championships will take place from July 12-22 in South Korea. IU head swimming coach Ray Looze will serve as an assistant head coach for Team USA at the competition.
HATFIELD LAW EXPANDS PROTECTIONS AGAINST HARASSMENT, BULLYING
A new state law authored by State Rep. Ryan Hatfield (D-Evansville) will provide added protections for Hoosiers who face an increased risk of harassment and bullying through social media and other new technology.
Hatfield said House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1607, which takes effect July 1, is aimed particularly at students in middle school, high school, and college, who are being bullied in school, after school, and on various social media platforms. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law earlier this month.
“I consider this act to be a direct response to the terrifying news that teen depression and suicides are on the rise,†Hatfield said. “Social media and other technological advances have given bullies more ways to harass and bully their victims.â€
According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, more than one out of every five students report being bullied. The Center for Disease Control reports that among high school students, 15.5% are cyberbullied and 20.2% are bullied on school property, and students who experience bullying are at increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression.
HEA 1607 will include harassment among the list of crimes that qualify a victim to obtain an order of protection. Presently, that list covers domestic or family violence, stalking, or a sex offense. Hatfield noted that the act also will enable parents to seek a protective order for a child.
“This act also expands the definition of stalking as a criminal act to include communication with a victim in person, by writing, telephone or other electronic means, and posting content on social media that is directed to the victim or refers to the victim directly or indirectly,†Hatfield said.
“As technology expands, it provides more opportunities for bullies to use these public platforms to conduct campaigns of harassment and bullying against innocent victims,†he continued. “HEA 1607 provides practical protections against these crimes, and I hope it provides a practical step to help end the emotional distress that victims feel.â€
Misconduct case beginning against AG Hill
IL for ww.theindianalawyer.com
A former state Supreme Court justice is set to take up allegations that Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill committed professional misconduct by groping four women during a party.
Former Justice Myra Selby on Monday scheduled a pre-hearing conference for May 22 at the Statehouse on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission’s complaint against Hill over the allegations he touched the backs or buttocks of a state lawmaker and three legislative staffers in March 2018 at an Indianapolis bar.
The Republican attorney general has denied the allegations, and a special prosecutor declined in October to pursue any criminal charges against him. The disciplinary commission, however, wants him to face disciplinary action from the state Supreme Court.
Hill’s private attorneys last week filed a response to the commission’s complaint, again denying any wrongdoing.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Laschon Frieson: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Christopher Shane Maurer: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Ryne Michael Harvey: Stalking (Level 5 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)
Colten John Woodard: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor)
Michael Curtis Marshall: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Michael C. Bishop: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Daniel Eugene Payne: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Jonathon Andrew Onan: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Zachary Dillon Cross: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Jerry Allen Cabell: Possession of cocaine (Level 6 Felony)
Robert Wayne Peters: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Brian Steven Luigs: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 6 Felony)
Terry Lee Hill: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Ryan Michael King: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Conspiracy Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Kevin Shane Littlepage: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Conspiracy armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Janessa Nicole Moore: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Conspiracy armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to remain at half-staff on May 15, 2019 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 for Peace Officers Memorial Day as well as honoring the life of former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar.
Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to half-staff.
Lynne L VanScoter
Lynne L VanScoter, 72, passed away peacefully at home on, Monday May 13, 2019.
She was born April 16, 1947 in Hume, NY, a daughter of the late Lowell and Monica Mills Sr. She married James B VanScoter, who predeceased her on May 13, 1990.
Lynne was a former member of Aurora 248 Order of the Eastern Star in Fillmore.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing games on her iPad, Busch Light, Rumchata, and Bahama Mamas. She was a lot of fun and liked to have a good time wherever she was.
Surviving are her children, Monica (Sam) Clark of Rushford, NY; Heidi (Randy) Lance of Newburgh, IN; step daughter, Michelle (Tim) Post of Perry, NY; grandchildren in NY, John Moore, Aaron (Ashley) Moore, Zach (Kayla) Clark, Chelsea Clark; grandchildren in IN, Brittany Clark, Caitlin Lance, Haley Lance; siblings, Lowell “Buz†(Margaret) Mills Jr., Dana (Kim) Mill, Michelle Harding all of NY; and eight great grandchildren, 72, passed away peacefully at home on, Monday May 13, 2019.
She was born April 16, 1947 in Hume, NY, a daughter of the late Lowell and Monica Mills Sr. She married James B VanScoter, who predeceased her on May 13, 1990.
Lynne was a former member of Aurora 248 Order of the Eastern Star in Fillmore.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing games on her iPad, Busch Light, Rumchata, and Bahama Mamas. She was a lot of fun and liked to have a good time wherever she was.
Surviving are her children, Monica (Sam) Clark of Rushford, NY; Heidi (Randy) Lance of Newburgh, IN; step daughter, Michelle (Tim) Post of Perry, NY; grandchildren in NY, John Moore, Aaron (Ashley) Moore, Zach (Kayla) Clark, Chelsea Clark; grandchildren in IN, Brittany Clark, Caitlin Lance, Haley Lance; siblings, Lowell “Buz†(Margaret) Mills Jr., Dana (Kim) Mill, Michelle Harding all of NY; and eight great grandchildren
Joe L. Simpson
Joe L. Simpson was born on May 4, 1957 in the town of Trenton, Tennessee to Florence Robinson and George Howard Simpson, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. Gertrude Simpson Dumas (Robert Dumas), his aunt/mother, preceded him in death August 2018. On Monday, May, 6 2019 at approximately 11:49 p.m., Joe entered the heavenly gates of his new home with streets paved of gold.
Upon the death of his mother, Florence, Joe’s father took him and his two brothers to his sister, Gertrude Simpson. She immediately accepted the role of aunt and mother. The home would consist of the boys and Gertrude’s niece, Anita.
Years went by and Gertrude decided to move the family to Mayfield, KY. At the age of 20 years old, Joe’s condition required him to go to the Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville, KY. As time passed, Joe was in and out of several special needs facilities. Due to the privacy laws, Joe’s whereabouts became a question and the family searched to locate him. After much inquiring, Joe was finally located at a facility in Owensboro, KY. The last three years of his life, he resided at Health At Home, a state residential facility in Owensboro, KY.
In Owensboro, Joe made several friends at this new facility. Many of the staff there became very close to Joe and he was admired by them. Joe’s case manager, Solivita Reneger became associated with his family. Anita and Gertrude would contact her from time to time to find out about Joe’s well being.
Joe leaves to mourn his death his brother: John Lee Simpson; and his sister: Anita Simpson-England both of Mayfield, KY; sisters: Violet M. Emerson (Bishop Eddie Emerson) of Humbolt, TN, Mary Alice Harris of Trenton, TN; four other brothers: George Howard Simpson (deceased), Toy Jentry (deceased), Billy Ray Elder of Dallas, TX, and Charles Hughes, Jr. of Carbondale, IL.
Upon the death of his mother, Florence, Joe’s father took him and his two brothers to his sister, Gertrude Simpson. She immediately accepted the role of aunt and mother. The home would consist of the boys and Gertrude’s niece, Anita.
Years went by and Gertrude decided to move the family to Mayfield, KY. At the age of 20 years old, Joe’s condition required him to go to the Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville, KY. As time passed, Joe was in and out of several special needs facilities. Due to the privacy laws, Joe’s whereabouts became a question and the family searched to locate him. After much inquiring, Joe was finally located at a facility in Owensboro, KY. The last three years of his life, he resided at Health At Home, a state residential facility in Owensboro, KY.
In Owensboro, Joe made several friends at this new facility. Many of the staff there became very close to Joe and he was admired by them. Joe’s case manager, Solivita Reneger became associated with his family. Anita and Gertrude would contact her from time to time to find out about Joe’s well being.
Joe leaves to mourn his death his brother: John Lee Simpson; and his sister: Anita Simpson-England both of Mayfield, KY; sisters: Violet M. Emerson (Bishop Eddie Emerson) of Humbolt, TN, Mary Alice Harris of Trenton, TN; four other brothers: George Howard Simpson (deceased), Toy Jentry (deceased), Billy Ray Elder of Dallas, TX, and Charles Hughes, Jr. of Carbondale, IL.