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Caucus Called to Fill Ward 3 City Council Position:
Vanderburgh County Republican Party Chairman Wayne Parke is calling a Republican Caucus for Monday, June 24 to fill the vacancy of the Ward Three City Council Position due to the resignation of John Hayden. The Republican Caucus will be held at Republican Headquarters, located 815 John St. Doors will open at 5:30 PM, and the Caucus will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Only Ward 3 Precinct Committeemen will be allowed to vote to fill this position. Ward 3 Precinct Committeemen will receive official notification of the Republican Caucus. A candidate for this office must reside in Ward 3. They must also complete a CEB-5 form along with their resume and submit it to Chairman Wayne Parke no later than 6:00 PM on Friday, June 21, 2019. This information can be delivered or mailed to Republican Headquarters, at 815 John Street. Suite 110 (Evansville). If you have any questions contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at beamerjo59@gmail.comor 812-425-8207 |
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Caucus Called to Fill German Township Advisory Board Position
Vanderburgh County Republican Party Chairman Wayne Parke is calling a Republican Caucus for Monday, June 24 to fill a vacancy of the German Township Advisory Board due to the resignation of John Bassemier. The Republican Caucus will be held at Republican Headquarters, located 815 John St. Doors will open at 5:30 PM, and the Caucus will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Only German Township Precinct Committeemen will be allowed to vote to fill this position. German Township Precinct Committeemen will receive official notification of the Republican Caucus. A candidate for this office must reside in German Township. They must also complete a CEB-5 form along with their resume and submit it to Chairman Wayne Parke no later than 6:00 PM on Friday, June 21, 2019. This information can be delivered or mailed to Republican Headquarters, at 815 John Street. Suite 110 (Evansville). If you have any questions contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at beamerjo59@gmail.comor 812-425-8207
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Local Students Receive Awards At International Science And Engineering Fair
Two students who competed in the 2019 University of Southern Indiana Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair (TSEF) received awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. The Intel ISEF, a program of the Society for Science and the Public, features approximately 1,800 high school students from more than 80 countries, regions and territories showcasing their independent research and competing for more than $5 million in prizes.
Ankush Dhawan, a junior at Signature School, received a Second Place Award in Chemistry for his project, Synthesis and Use of Robust Cobalt (II) Catalysts for the Reduction of CO2 to CO. The project, which examined an alternative method to reduce carbon dioxide, was done under the mentorship of Dr. Jeff Seyler, USI professor of chemistry and chair of the Chemistry Department. Dhawan was named winner of the Overall Senior Division Grand Award at the 2019 TSEF and the 11th grade Second Place award winner at the 2019 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair.
MacKenzie Hunt, a junior at the EVSC New Tech Institute, received a 4th Place Award in Engineering Mechanics and an Honorable Mention in the International Council on System Engineering Best Use of Systems Engineering award for her project, Welcome to “Sistanceâ€: A New Form of Base Community for Deaf-Blind Children. Hunt’s project, which included interviewing educators and designing a system based on the needs of sensory-impaired students, was recognized for using a technologically-appropriate solution to meet a societal need. Hunt received the Senior Division Grand Award – 2nd Place at the 2019 TSEF and the 11th grade Third Place award at the 2019 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair.
The TSEF is sponsored by Southwest Indiana STEM Resource Center (SwISTEM), an initiative of the USI Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. Now in its 12th year, the fair is open to students in grades K-12 from schools within a 75-mile radius of Evansville and offers awards in Senior, Junior and Elementary divisions. For more information about the TSEF, contact Allison Grabert, director of SwISTEM, at 812-228-5019Â or at afgrabert@usi.edu.
UE Announces the Frank J. and Karolyn Folz Family Scholarship for Engineering
UE Announces the Frank J. and Karolyn Folz Family Scholarship for Engineering
Posted: Monday, June, 2019
The University of Evansville announces the Frank J. and Karolyn Folz Family Scholarship for Engineering to provide financial assistance to UE engineering students.
The scholarship was established by their children in memory of the late Frank J. and Karolyn Folz.
The scholarship will provide financial assistance to an undergraduate engineering student with first preference going to those majoring in civil engineering and second preference to students majoring in mechanical engineering.
“The kindness of the Folz family will benefit engineering students for years to come at the University of Evansville,†said Abigail Werling, vice president for development and alumni relations. “We thank them for this generous gift.â€
“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB†JUNE 12, 2019
“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JABâ€
“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 JABâ€Â 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.
FOOTNOTE: Any comments posted in this column do not represent the views or opinions of the City-County Observer or our advertisers.
EVANSVILLE THUNDERBOLTS RELEASE 2019-2020 SEASON HOME GAME DATES
New Coach, new team, new season! The Evansville Thunderbolts Professional Hockey Team of the Southern Professional Hockey League announce the 2019-2020 season home games. The Evansville Thunderbolts will roar out of the hangar with an October 19th Season Opener at The Ford Center. This season will showcase many fun-filled events including the New Year’s Eve fireworks extravaganza and the ever popular, Star Wars Night. The season will conclude the weekend of April 3rd and 4th with Fan Appreciation Weekend. Feel the THUNDER with the 2019-2020 Evansville Thunderbolts!
2019-2020 Evansville Thunderbolts Home Game Schedule
Saturday, October 19, 2019 SEASON OPENER
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Education Day
Saturday, November 2, 2019 Mossy Oak Night
Friday, November 8, 2019 Military Night
Friday, November 15, 2019 Post Game All Skate
Saturday, November 16, 2019 Faith and Family Night
Friday, December 6, 2019
Saturday, December 7, 2019 Teddy Bear Toss
Friday, December 13, 2019
Saturday, December 14, 2019 Peanuts Night featuring Snoopy
Friday, December 20, 2019
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 NYE Fireworks on the ice
Friday, January 3, 2020
Friday, January 17, 2020
Saturday, January 18, 2020 Star Wars Night
Friday, January 31, 2020 First Responders Night
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Friday, February 7, 2020 Hockey Fights Cancer
Sunday, February 16, 2020 Post Game Family Skate
Friday, February 21, 2020
Friday, February 28, 2020
Saturday, February 29, 2020 Nickelodeon -Paw Patrol/ Dogs Night Out
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Sunday, February 15, 2020 Season Ticket Holder Post Game Skate
Saturday, March 21, 2020 Marvel Comics Night
Sunday, March 22, 2020 Post Game All Skate
Friday, April 3, 2020 Fan Appreciation Weekend
Friday, April 4, 2020 Season Finale/Fan Appreciation Weekend
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Luscious Payne: Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)
Gregory Lee Cundiff: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Tyrone Kevin Brevard Jr.: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person (Class A misdemeanor), Reckless driving (Class B misdemeanor)
Lindsay Levisay: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Cordon Xavier Bennett: Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)
Kristopher Marcell Cannon: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Steven S. Givens: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Travis John Schoening: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Shakeia Rashaun Baltzell: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Riece Dalton Russell: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)
Douglas Robert Sims: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony)
Charles Stanton Slocum: Passession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Matthew Doyle Wilhite: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Brandy D. Houchin: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxicated (Class B misdemeanor)
Lisa Ann Fluty: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Matthew Paul Bishop: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony)
Darwin R. Johnson: Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Terry Lee Stevens:Â Conspiracy Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 4 Felony), Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Kyle Lee Hall: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Possession  of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
ADOPT A PET
This is Lola Bunny! She’s a 1-year-old female American bunny with beautiful salt & pepper coloring. She will likely be a bun that bonds strongly to one person while she gets more used to snuggling. Her adoption fee is $50 and includes her spay & microchip. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
FBI dive operation information
The FBI continued their search of Pigeon Creek near Diamond Ave today. This is day 2 of the operation and it is being conducted at the request of the Evansville Police Department.Â
The divers are searching for items of evidentiary value that may be connected to an ongoing criminal investigation. Police are not releasing the specific case connected to the search.
Earlier today, divers recovered a portion of a firearm. As an item that could hold evidentiary value, it was collected and will be processed by the Indiana State Police Crime Lab. At this time, there is no known connection between the recovered item and any specific case. Â
The dive operation continued after the item was found. The operation will continue until the pre-designated area has been searched.Â