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Big sixth inning lifts Eagles past Warriors in NCAA-opener

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University of Southern Indiana Softball erupted for four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning as the No. 4 seeded Screaming Eagles earned a 4-0 win over No. 5 seed Wayne State University in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Midwest Region #1 Tournament Thursday evening.

After playing to a scoreless tie through five innings of play, USI broke through with a five-hit inning that saw the first four batters in the frame score runs.

Senior second baseman Claire Johnson (Pittsboro, Indiana) began the inning with a lead-off single. She reached second base on a fielder’s choice, sacrifice bunt by junior pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky).

Sophomore outfielder Alicia Webb (Elberfeld, Indiana) followed with an RBI-double to break the scoreless tie, while an RBI-single by senior outfielder/pitcher Caitlyn Bradley (Forest, Indiana) in the next at-bat put USI up, 2-0.

Two batters later, sophomore first baseman Haley Shouse (Borden, Indiana) roped a shot down the leftfield line to score two more runs and extend USI’s advantage to 4-0.

Meanwhile, Leonhardt (20-8) was in typical post-season form as she recorded her 12th complete-game shutout of the year. She held the Warriors to just three hits and did not issue a walk, while striking out four batters en route to her 20th win of the year.

Leonhardt breaks school record for wins
Leonhardt, with the win, becomes USI’s all-time leader in career victories (75). She surpassed USI’s career strikeout record earlier in the year and is just eight away from 700 in her career.

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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“READERS FORUM” MAY 10, 2019

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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” 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: Do you think that the Democrats will keep control of the Evansville City Council in 2019?
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Holcomb Signs Bill To Legalize Sports Betting, Allow Terre Haute Casino

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Erdody for www.theindianalawyer.com

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed gambling legislation into law Wednesday — the last day the bill was eligible for action — bringing significant changes to Indiana’s casino industry this year.

The law allows Hoosiers to place wagers on professional and college sports as soon as Sept. 1, accelerates the date when horse-track casinos can introduce live-dealer table games from 2021 to Jan. 1, 2020, and allows for new casinos in Gary and Terre Haute.

The changes in House Enrolled Act 1015 are widely considered to be among the most significant since the state authorized riverboat casinos in 1993.

In a statement, Holcomb said the gambling industry once had little competition “but now from surrounding states and new technology.”

“By modernizing our laws, this legislation will spur positive economic growth for our state and for an industry that employs over 11,000 Hoosiers,” Holcomb said. “Additionally, it will bring in the new revenue and create hundreds of new jobs — both permanent and in construction.”

Holcomb’s decision comes on the heels of multiple conflicts of interest issues surrounding the gambling bill. In March, The Indianapolis Star reported that Spectacle Entertainment CEO and Chairman Rod Ratcliff, whose company lobbied for and benefits from the legislation, treated Holcomb to two private flights last year.

Ratcliff flew Holcomb to events hosted by the Republican Governors Association in Colorado and Arizona in July and November, respectively. The RGA gave $7.6 million to Holcomb’s 2016 gubernatorial campaign.

Spectacle announced plans to acquire the two casinos in Gary — Majestic Star I and Majestic Star II — one day after the November flight. As part of the same announcement, Spectacle officials expressed a desire to close the riverboats, which are located on Lake Michigan’s Buffington Harbor, and open a new casino at a higher-profile interstate location. That move required approval from state lawmakers and Holcomb.

The Indiana Democratic Party sent a letter to the Indiana Election Commission on Thursday asking the four-member body to investigate the flights, because Holcomb’s campaign did not claim them as in-kind donations.

Two lawmakers were also caught up in a conflict of interest situations — House Speaker Brian Bosma recused himself from votes on the gambling bill because his law firm works for the Vigo County Capital Improvement Board, which was among the entities supporting the bill to allow a casino in Terre Haute.

The contract between Bosma’s law firm and the Vigo County board was arranged by Terre Haute businessman Greg Gibson, who is a top investor in Spectacle.

And Rep. Jerry Torr, R-Carmel, worked with Spectacle on its title insurance and closing services when the company bought the Gary casinos. Torr voted in favor of the gambling legislation.

The law allows Spectacle to move forward as desired with a new $300 million casino along the Interstate 80/94 corridor in Gary, but the company will have to surrender its second license to the state and pay a $20 million fee to the state to relocate one license. The spectacle would have to pay another $20 million if it chooses to sell the new casino within five years.

Sen. Eddie Melton, D-Gary, praised Holcomb’s decision to sign what he called a “monumental bill” into law.

“The impact it will have on Gary, northwest Indiana as well as the entire state is widespread, and I look forward to the historic changes that will take place,” Melton said. “This is something our community has been working on for over a decade, and with this signature, hundreds of Hoosiers will find employment.”

The legislation requires a minimum investment of $150 million for the new Gary casino, which would be allowed to have 2,764 gaming positions — many more than the 1,684 positions now at the two Gary casinos combined.

If all of the gaming positions were utilized — and most casinos do not use all of the gaming positions allowed by the state — it would be the largest casino in Indiana, a fact that has drawn concern from other casino operators.

As long as Spectacle moves ahead as expected, the license surrendered to the state will be used to open a casino in Terre Haute. Potential casino operators would submit proposals to the Indiana Gaming Commission, and the selected operator would have to pay a $5 million fee for the license. Spectacle, which has expressed interest in operating a Terre Haute casino, would be eligible to submit a proposal.

The law requires a minimum investment of $100 million in the Terre Haute casino, and the number of gaming positions is capped at 1,500.

In addition, before a Terre Haute casino is allowed to move forward, voters in Vigo County will have to approve a referendum supporting it.

If the Gary casinos are consolidated and a Terre Haute casino opens, the state would have 12 casinos and two horse-track casinos in total.

The law provides subsidies for East Chicago, Hammond, Michigan City, Evansville and French Lick—communities some lawmakers argued would be impacted by new casinos in Terre Haute and Gary.

As for sports wagering, the law legalizes the activity for adults ages 21 and older as of Sept. 1 and implements a 9.5 percent tax rate on those wagers. The tax rate is higher than some states, such as Nevada and New Jersey, where the rates are 6.75 and 8.5 percent, respectively. But it’s lower than others such as Mississippi or West Virginia, where the rates are 12 and 10 percent.

Hoosiers will be able to place bets by using their smartphones or at a casino or off-track betting facility, such as Winner’s Circle in downtown Indianapolis, after registering online or at a casino or OTB.

Betting on esports or high school and other amateur youth sports is prohibited.

Indiana joins a growing list of states legalizing sports wagering. So far this year, Montana and Tennessee also legalized sports wagering after six other states moved quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing it nationwide last year. An Iowa sports betting bill is awaiting a decision by that state’s governor and several other states are considering legalization measures.

Separately, Indianapolis-based NCAA last week rescinded its policy prohibiting championship events from being held in states that have legalized sports gambling. The ban that previously kept events such as the men’s basketball tournament out of Nevada became impractical as legal sports gambling spread to more states.

Indiana’s new gaming law also increases the cap on the number of casinos and racinos one operator is allowed to control from two to six.

Holcomb said he will “direct the Indiana Gaming Commission to monitor for potential effects of this bill so that we can make necessary changes in future legislative sessions.”

The legislation passed the Indiana House 59-36 and the Senate 37-12, with mixed support from Democrats and Republicans.

FOOTNOTE: The Associated Press contributed to this report.

LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB” MAY 10, 2019

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LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB”

“Right Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have two commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan’s comments are mostly about issues of national interest.  The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give Mr. Biden and Mr. Reagan exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “Left Jab” is a liberal view and the “Right Jab is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments of the two gentlemen is free to do so.

Inaugural “Outside the Box” Forum Set for May 18, 2019 In Evansville

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The City-County Observer is pleased to announce the first “Outside The Box Forum” that is intended to grow into a recurring event where current issues will be discussed by thought leaders with a history of solving problems. 

The speaker for the inaugural forum will be former GAGE CEO Joe Jack Wallace who has just published his first book “Living Outside the Box” that had its origins in Evansville’s Innovation Pointe.

Mr. Wallace will discuss the inspiration that launched the book and explains the content of the book from its opening chapters about dispelling myths with science, through the habits that poise people to be highly impactful and how vision followed by execution lead to establishing a state of the art technology center in Greater Palm Springs California.

He currently serves as the CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership.  

Wallace graduated from Stanford University and the University of Evansville with Masters and Bachelor Degrees in Mechanical Engineering.  He also holds certifications in Cybersecurity and The Internet of Things from Harvard and MIT. 

He is a sought after speaker on topics from entrepreneurship to politics and will be available to autograph books after the event. The forum will be limited to 25 attendees.  More details concerning this event will be announced on this coming Monday.

HONORING WOMEN VETERANS CONFERENCE

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The lady veterans from Tri-State  Women Veterans are part of the Honoring  Women Veterans  Conference.

This local conference honors women that have served our country.   We are planning our 10th annual conference on June  15, 2019, at the University Of Evansville campus between 8:00 a. M.to 4:00 p.m.

Between 130-150 ladies at our conference. I have enclosed a copy of our flyer.  If you need any further info please contact Barbara  Ising  Kortz, Commander, Tri-State Women Veterans Marine Veteran
812-550-0552.

ATTACHED BELOW IS LINK THAR GIVE YOU MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.

HWVC flyer 2019

Ivy Tech Evansville Commencement Friday Evening

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Nearly 2,600 Credentials To Be Conferred Upon Ivy Tech Community College Students May 10

Ivy Tech Community College Evansville Campus will confer degrees upon more than 1,700 individuals graduating Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at the Ford Center in Evansville. A total of nearly 2,600 Certificates, Technical Certificates, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees will be awarded. Approximately 400 students will take part in the ceremony on Friday. The public is encouraged to attend the free event. No tickets are required.

Where: The Ford Center, Evansville, IN

When: Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. (CST)

Commencement Speaker: Derrick Stewart, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

Student Speaker: Gina Nalley, Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) Graduate

Derrick Stewart, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, will be the guest speaker at Ivy Tech’s Commencement. Stewart, formerly a six-year member of the Evansville Campus Board of Trustees, was also the CEO of the local YMCA for 10 years. Under his leadership, the Y experienced significant growth in core programs and philanthropic support, launched new initiatives, expanded and improved facilities, and positioned itself as an influential voice in the non-profit community.

Also speaking during the ceremony will be Evansville Campus Chancellor Jonathan Weinzapfel; Kara Monroe, Ivy Tech provost, and senior vice president; and Newburgh resident and ASAP student Gina Nalley. Amanda Crowe, vice president of Human Resources at the Evansville Rescue Mission and 2008 Ivy Tech graduate, will be honored as Distinguished Alumna.

Among the more than 1,700 students graduating are 54 working adults who benefited from the Achieve Your Degree program. “With the skills and knowledge they have gained, these individuals will be better able to perform their work responsibilities and have a stronger foundation for future professional success,” said Chancellor Jonathan Weinzapfel.

There are also 670 students who will be earning their Associate of Applied Science degree through Ivy Tech’s Apprenticeship Programs, Weinzapfel added. This is an earn-and-learn model combining on the job training with related classroom instruction that increases an apprentice’s skill level and wages.

There will also be 90 high school students who receive their college degree or credential – even before graduating from high school. These students currently attend the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Early College High School, housed at Ivy Tech; Harwood Career Preparatory High School, Perry County High School and Tell City High School.

Weinzapfel explained that the students are able to earn these degrees by combining dual credit offered through Ivy Tech with dual enrollment courses. Ten of the Early College students are earning two associate degrees. They will use Ivy Tech’s Transfer as a Junior Program to begin their baccalaureate studies as a junior at one of Ivy Tech’s partner colleges. “We believe that every high school student should and can earn a post-secondary credential before graduating from high school,” Weinzapfel added. “Education must be viewed as a continuum. We have changed that mindset for working adults through the Achieve Your Degree program. We can and must do the same for all high school students.” Ivy Tech is working with area business and industry to establish the resources needed.

This year, 31% of Ivy Tech’s graduating class is completing with a GPA of 3.5 or higher – and 21% are graduating Summa Cum Laude – 4.0.

 

Aces Men’s Basketball Adds Kentucky To 2019-20 Schedule

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Aces And Wildcats Set To Meet For The First Time

 For the first time in program history, the University of Evansville and the University of Kentucky will meet on the hardwood when the programs square off in November.

In a press release on Thursday, the programs announced the game, which will take place on November 12 inside Rupp Arena.  The game time and possible TV coverage have not been set at this time.  UE head coach Walter McCarty, who won a national championship as a player at Kentucky in 1996, is excited to take his Evansville program to the court where he enjoyed an unbelievable college career.

“To be able to go back to where I played college and had a lot of success is a tremendous opportunity for our program,” McCarty said.  “I am grateful to (UK head coach) John (Calipari) for helping to make this happen.”

McCarty is entering his second season at the helm of the Aces program and hopes that his team will embrace the moment, but also explained that it is just one game and one step in a long journey.

“I am going to tell our guys to enjoy the moment, to go out and be ready to play,” he added.  “It is just another game for all of us and will be an excellent test. The biggest thing for our guys is just to enjoy the moment.”

 

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