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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
AG Curtis Hill Seeks Recovery Of Funds From Former Employee Of Whiteland Volunteer Fire Department
Attorney General Curtis Hill on April 29 filed a complaint to recover public funds misappropriated by a former secretary-treasurer of the Whiteland Volunteer Fire Department.
The former employee, Divonna Hendrickson, pleaded guilty late last year to several counts of felony theft in connection with her misuse of the public funds. The Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office handled the criminal case.
The State Board of Accounts (SBOA) found in an investigation that Hendrickson:
- received checks totaling $54,018.56 in unauthorized check payments from fire department funds;
- used the fire department’s credit card to make $6,430.08 in unauthorized and non-allowable personal purchases, including groceries, personal care items, children’s clothes, toys, among other items;
- endorsed checks made out to “Cash†from fire department funds in the total amount of $791, in unauthorized disbursements.
The fire department’s total pecuniary loss, according to the SBOA, was $61,239.64. As permitted under the Indiana Crime Victims Relief Act, Attorney General Hill is seeking an award for treble damages against Hendrickson for three times the pecuniary loss in the amount of $183,718.92, plus court costs and a reasonable attorney’s fee.
Attorney General Hill also is seeking recovery of the audit costs incurred by SBOA in the amount of $19,534.41.
The total sought from Henderson, then, is $203,253.33, plus court costs and a reasonable attorney’s fee.
Attorney General Hill concurrently is seeking $80,774.05 rom Arch Insurance Co., less any applicable deductible and/or recovery from Hendrickson. The insurance company provides a commercial crime policy covering Johnson County officials and employees.
“We must always hold accountable public employees who illegally siphon money for themselves from the public treasury,†Attorney General Hill said.
USI Softball opens GLVC Tournament play Thursday
University of Southern Indiana Softball begins Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament play Thursday at 2 p.m. when it takes on the No. 6 seed Truman State University at the EastSide Centre in East Peoria, Illinois.
The Screaming Eagles are the No. 3 seed after finishing the regular-season with a 33-17 overall record and a 19-7 mark in GLVC play, while the Bulldogs finished the regular-season with a 28-15 overall record and a 14-12 mark in GLVC play.
USI will either play a winner’s bracket game or an elimination game Thursday at 4 p.m., while GLVC Tournament play continues Friday with elimination bracket and semifinal rounds. The GLVC Tournament Championship is scheduled for Saturday at noon, with an “if necessary game” slated for 2 p.m.
All of USI’s games this week will be aired on 95.7 The Spin as well as the GLVC Sports Network. Live stats, video and audio links can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com.
ADOPT A PET
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The 5th Annual Red and Black Give Back Food Drive Benefitting Tri-State Food Bank Was a Huge Success
The Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville (PACE) and Indiana University Alumni Association Chapter of Greater Evansville (IUAA) hosted their fifth annual, Red and Black Give Back, food drive competition at the six Schnucks locations in Evansville and Newburgh on Saturday, April 27th, 2019. The winner of the Red & Black Give Back event was determined by which club collected the most food and raised the most dollars to benefit Tri-State Food Bank. The winner was not only competing for a worthy cause, but bragging rights and their own Old Oaken bucket – all for a great cause. This year’s winner broke the 2-2 tie and took the outright lead in wins over the 5 year history of this event benefitting Tri-State Food Bank.
The 2019 Red & Black Give Back winner was the Indiana University Alumni Association of Greater Evansville, edging out their rivals, Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville, in the most successful event to date. In total, the competition between the IUAA of Greater Evansville and PACE raised just over $7,000 and collected more than 2,100 pounds of food for Tri-State Food Bank.Â
“The IU Alumni Association of Greater Evansville is excited to win the 2019 Red & Black Give Back and bring home the Old Oaken Bucket! This is always a great event we are honored to participate in annually but the real winner in this endeavor are all those who are served by Tri-State Food Bank. We’re Hoosiers fighting Hunger. GO IU!†stated Kyle King, Indiana University Alumni Association of Greater Evansville Chapter President.
“The amazing results of the 2019 Red & Black Give Back speak to the gracious and giving community we live, work, and raise our families. Although not victorious this year, we know we’ve played a big role in helping those facing hunger in the Tri-State. Congratulations to the IUAA of Greater Evansville on their win this year. It was a close competition and we look forward to reclaiming the Old Oaken Bucket in 2020!†stated Nate Hahn, Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville President.
All food and monetary donations benefitted Tri-State Food Bank. Established in 1982, Tri-State Food Bank distributes over 8 million pounds of food each year to over 250 feeding programs in 33 counties throughout the Tri-State.
For anyone with questions or looking to get more involved with their local alumni groups, please contact them via social media or e-mail at:
Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville (PACE) – pacevansville@gmail.com , @PACevansville (Facebook)
Indiana University Alumni Association of Greater Evansville – iuaaevansville@gmail.com, @iuaaevansville (Twitter and Facebook)
BREAKING NEWS: VANDERBURGH COUNTY APPROVED UNPRECEDENTED ROAD REPAIRS AND PAVING PROJECTS
VANDERBURGH COUNTY APPROVED UNPRECEDENTED ROAD REPAIRS AND PAVING PROJECTS
During today’s Vanderburgh County Commission meeting, the Commissioners approved a massive road repair and paving project that will include around 50 miles of county roads.
The total costs for the road repair and paving projects are estimated to be around 5 million dollars.
This the first time in approximately two decades that a paving and repair project of this magnitude has been attempted.
This project received a unanimous vote from County Commissions President-Ben Shoulders, Vice Chairmen-Jeff Hatfield, and Cheryl Musgrave.
ATTACHED BELOW IS THE LINK OF THE VANDERBURGH COUNTY ROADS THAT WERE APPROVED FOR EITHER PAVING OF REPAIR DURING THIS CALENDAR YEAR AT TODAY’S COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING.
Approved 2019 Paving List 4-30-19
Traffic Stop Nets Marijuana, Morphine Pills and over $3,600 Cash
Knox County – This morning at approximately 3:20, Trooper Jordan Lee was patrolling in the Vincennes area when he stopped the driver of a 2002 Ford Ranger on Hart Street near 12th Street for having a defective license plate light. When Trooper Lee approached the vehicle he detected an odor of marijuana. The driver was identified as Demencio Canchola, 29, of Vincennes. A search of the vehicle revealed approximately 435 grams of marijuana, 10 morphine pills and over $3,600 cash. Canchola was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
- Demencio Canchola, 29, Vincennes, IN
- Dealing Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
- Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
OBITUARY OF RONALD HOYT NOE
Obituary Of Ronald Hoyt Noe
by Koehler Funeral Homes Boonville and Chandler
Born on April 27, 1934, at Carr Creek, KY
Ronald H. Noe, 85 of Boonville, Indiana passed peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving wife, three children, first grandchild and his daughter in law.
As a young man, Ron attended Dilce High School in Carr Creek, Kentucky. He married his lovely wife, Yvonne Cundiff Noe on October 20, 1957 in Western, KY.
Ron’s hobbies included: Bowling, Golfing, Fishing, Grilling, Mowing the Farm, Gardening and re-counting his amazing memories of life in the military and as a young man.
Ron was nothing short of an amazing and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, boss, co-worker and friend.
He served in the US Navy from 1952-1956 as a Gunners Mate, sailing the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. He worked in the Pottery Industry for 40 plus years. His career led him to Rockport, Indiana where he was Plant Manager at the Peerless Pottery. He was respected and loved by all whom met him. His humble and loving approach to life is reflected in the images of his children and his lessons over time have molded their lives.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Yvonne; his son, Terry R. Noe (Lisa) of Boonville, IN; his daughter, Kimberly R. Embry (Randy) of Rockport IN; and son, R. Allan Noe (Kellie) also of Boonville, IN; 7 Grandchildren, Chasity Holbrook (Ryan); Brooklyn Stone (Scott); Michael Embry (Jess); Kelsie Beitel (Josh); Taylor Noe; Megan Sims (Cody); Jacob A. Hoyt Noe (Ashley); 7 Great Grandchildren, Kaleb and Matt Holbrook; Kenlie Young; Benjamin and Emily Stone; Delaney Beitel and Ryker Allan Hoyt Noe. Sister, Wilma York and Brothers, Everett JR and Glenn Noe.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Dana Noe of Eastern, KY; and his sister, Helen Ison of Lexington KY.
Visitation will be Friday, May 3, 2019 from 11-2pm at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana. The celebration of Ron’s life will be led by Pastors Walter Phillips and Steve Phipps and begins at 2pm. The burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Indiana with the Warrick County Veterans Memorial Services to conduct military honors. The family lovingly invites you to South Side Baptist Church immediately after the burial for dinner.
The Family thanks you for the overwhelming amount of prayers, texts, messages and reminders of your love and support. We leave you with this, “We were lucky to have known and loved this man, his memory will live on in our hearts, forever.â€
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