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University of Evansville Commits more than $1 million in Scholarships for High School Changemaker

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The University of Evansville reaffirmed its commitment to a culture of changemaking at a press conference today as UE president Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz announced more than $1 million in scholarships for winners of the annual High School Changemaker Challenge starting in 2019. Members from the top six winning teams who choose UE as their college destination will each receive 4-year scholarships to attend UE as listed below:

  • 1st place team: Full tuition
  • 2nd place team: $26,000 per year
  • 3rd place team: $22,000 per year
  • Three runner-up teams: $18,000 per year

Students who are eligible for more than one UE scholarship will receive the one of highest value.

In years past, members of the first place team received full tuition while second place received $5,000, third place received $2,500, and fourth place received $1,000 toward UE tuition.

“Changemaking is engrained in the UE culture and we provide the support to take ideas from concept to reality,” said Pietruszkiewicz. “Our Ace Care pro-bono physical therapy clinic and our record breaking Habitat for Humanity Barn Blitz are just two ways that Aces are positively impacting our community.”

UE’s High School Changemaker Challenge is designed to motivate young people to take a leading role in identifying and solving challenges in the world around them through innovation and creativity. Projects from previous competitions can be seen in the city of Evansville, including the Upgrade Bike Share stations and the solar-powered CommuniTree at Mickey’s Kingdom Park downtown. Projects still in the development stages include a musical swing set, an emergency response app, an anti-bullying board game, and many more.

“The increased scholarships will allow more students access to UE’s incredible network of support in order to make lasting change in our community and the world,” said Shane Davidson, UE’s vice president for enrollment and marketing.

Also new this year, teams can be made up of any combination of high school-aged students from any school-public, private, homeschooled, etc. Coaches are no longer required to be faculty members, and teams will be identified based on their project, not their high school. Teams can also come from anywhere in the country or the world as long as they can be physically present for the on-campus competition.

“As an Ashoka U campus, we believe in the ‘everyone a changemaker’ philosophy and want as many students as possible to have the means to make positive change,” said Pietruszkiewicz.

Registration is now open, and more information can be found at www.evansville.edu/cc-hs. Video submissions are due by Monday, September 9. The top 20 finalists will be notified by Friday, September 13 of their advancement to the final on-campus pitch to be held on Wednesday, October 23 on the UE campus.

Contact centerforinnovation@evansville.edu for more information.

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Eagles look to capture GLVC title in final regular-season weekend

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University of Southern Indiana Softball looks to capture the Great Lakes Valley Conference regular-season title this weekend when it travels to Romeoville, Illinois, to take on Lewis University Friday at 1 p.m. and No. 13 University of Indianapolis Sunday at 11 a.m. (CDT).

Pending conference office approval, USI’s GLVC doubleheader with Lewis is being pushed to Friday at 1 p.m. due to rain in the forecast in Romeoville on Saturday. Sunday’s conference twinbill in Indianapolis remains unchanged.

Both doubleheaders will be aired on the GLVC Sports Network, while live stats and video can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com.

The Screaming Eagles (31-15, 17-5 GLVC) enter the final weekend of the regular season in a tie with Indianapolis atop the GLVC standings. USI can win the GLVC regular-season title and claim the top seed in next week’s GLVC Softball Championship Tournament by sweeping the weekend.

USI slipped to No. 22 in the latest NFCA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll and to No. 4 in the latest NCAA Division II Midwest Region rankings. The Eagles were joined by Indianapolis (No. 13 in the NFCA Top 25 and No. 2 in the regional ranking) in both polls, while the University of Missouri-St. Louis jumped two spots to No. 3 in the latest regional ranking.

The Tritons also are third in the GLVC standings, sitting a game back of USI and Indianapolis. Other GLVC teams in the regional ranking include No. 7 University of Illinois Springfield and No. 10 Truman State University.

Grand Valley State University, ranked No. 10 in the NFCA Top 25, held its ground with the top spot in the region ranking, while fellow Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference schools Wayne State University and Ashland University were ranked No. 5 and No. 6, respectively. Great Midwest Athletic Conference members Ohio Dominican University (No. 8) and Trevecca Nazarene University (No. 9) rounded out the latest regional ranking.

ADOPT A PET

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGESVANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Daniel Jacob Bellm: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)

Devin Kyle Hodges: Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony)

Eric Wayne Scarbrough: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor)

Simon Andrew Kenoyer: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)

Adam Swede Stogsdill :Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)

Joshua Adam Davis: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Jorren Royce Locher: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 6 Felony)

Matthew J. Perigo: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Interference with the reporting of a crime (Class A misdemeanor)

Angel Marie Pitsonbarger: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor)

Tara Heldt: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Brandon James Hudson: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)

David Allen McGillicuddy: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Tyrone Elishiah Clay: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)

Lorenzo Valentino Fields: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Aaron Lee Lester: Robbery (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Kyle Lee McReynolds: Burglary (Level 5 Felony), Burglary (Level 5 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor)

Ryne Michael Harvey: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)

Justin Alan Smith: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)

Darrell Lee Wetzel: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Battery (Class B misdemeanor)

Tyshawn W. Eastwood: Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Lindsey Nichole Schartung: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Reshawn Ann Bowden: Assisting a criminal (Level 6 Felony)

Keyvan Shamaal Fellows: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Thomas Lee Hester: Possession of altered handgun (Level 5 Felony)

Christopher Alan Hill Jr.: Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Interference with the reporting of a crime (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

USI ranked 10th in first regional poll Eagles enter home stretch GLVC schedule

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Aces get set for mid-week re-match with UT-Martin

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The University of Evansville baseball team hits the road for a mid-week non-conference rematch with Tennessee-Martin Wednesday night in Martin Tennessee.

While coming off a tough weekend, which saw the Aces drop two of three games to in-state arch-rival Indiana State, UE remains in the race for a spot in the NCAA tournament, currently ranked 35th in college baseball’s RPI. Head Coach Wes Carroll’s squad is currently 19-17 overall and 6-3 in Missouri Valley Conference play. UT-Martin comes into the mid-week match-up with a record of 15-24, after dropping two of three games to Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay.

Last time the Aces met the Skyhawks, Evansville took a 6-3 decision at Charles H. Braun Stadium on April 3, as freshman relief pitcher Sam Steimel earned his first collegiate victory. Another first-year player, outfielder A.J. Fritz highlighted the UE offensive attack, hitting a solo home run to cap the Evansville scoring that night.

The Aces will send out senior left-hander Alex Weigand to face the Skyhawks Wednesday night. Weigand, who has bounced back and forth between the starting rotation and the bullpen, comes into this outing with a record of 2-4, with a 5.40 ERA. Freshman righty Seth Petry (2-1, 4.95 ERA), will get his second crack at the Evansville lineup. Last time they crossed paths, Petry gave up two runs on two hits and two walks in 3,1 innings of work.

First pitch from Skyhawk Baseball Field is at 6 pm.

Bicknell Police Chief Arrested for Battery and Official Misconduct

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April 23, Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation after being contacted by the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office regarding an incident that occurred at their office involving Bicknell Police Chief Terry Stremming.

On Monday, April 22, a Bicknell police officer went to the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office and turned over a laptop that possibly contained evidence of officer misconduct on another Bicknell police officer.

Tuesday morning, April 23, at approximately 8:30, Stremming arrived at the prosecutor’s office and allegedly demanded the laptop back into his possession and attempted to remove it from a desk. Rose Archer, 51, an investigator from the prosecutor’s office, put her hands on the laptop to prevent Stremming from taking it. Stremming allegedly put his hands on Archer and attempted to push her out of the way. Stremming left the prosecutor’s office without the laptop.

Indiana State Police arrested Stremming last night at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the Bicknell Town Hall without incident. He was taken to the Knox County Jail where he was released after posting bond.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Terry Stremming, 47, Bicknell, IN
  1. Official Misconduct, Level 6 Felony
  2. Battery, Level 6 Felony

Investigating Officer: Sergeant Greg Ashby, Indiana State Police

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

Right to Life Annual Banquet Features Dinesh D’Souza

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Right to Life Annual Banquet Features Dinesh D’Souza

The annual Right to Life Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at The Old National Events Plaza in downtown Evansville, IN.  Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m.  A Private Reception featuring Dinesh D’Souza is being held for donors.  Corporate sponsors are invited to attend a VIP Reception and photo opportunity prior to dinner.  The banquet, Right to Life of Southwest Indiana’s signature fundraiser will feature Dinesh D’Souza as the keynote speaker.

Mike Fichter, President & CEO of Indiana Right to Life will present information on a post-Roe v. Wade Indiana.  Johnny Kincaid is the mc for the evening and musical entertainment will be provided by soloists, Jordan Duncan, and Sabrina Newton.  Among the special guests attending will be Danielle D’Souza, daughter of Dinesh, as well as U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D.

The Right to Life Banquet started with approximately 100 people attending in the late 1980s and has grown to become the largest pro-life banquet in the country.  It is known nationwide for being a pacesetting event in the pro-life community.  The 2019 Banquet is SOLD OUT.

According to Executive Director Mary Ellen Van Dyke, “There is a renewed commitment to the protection of unborn babies and the sanctity of all human life in southwest Indiana and across the USA.  The majority of Hoosiers, as well as those of Americans, believe that the rights of all people begin in the womb.”

A news-breaking announcement will be made at the conclusion of the 2019 banquet.

For more information on the Right to Life Banquet, please call 474-3195.  All seats are reserved and no tickets will be sold at the event.

 

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