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Otters Fall Against Miners 6-1

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Following the relocation of an exhibition game originally scheduled to be played in Paducah, Ky., the Evansville Otters fell to the Southern Illinois Miners 6-1 Saturday night at Rent One Park.

The two clubs met for their second exhibition matchup in as many days.

Both offenses had opportunities with runners on base in the early innings, but both pitching staffs were able work around the base runners to keep the game scoreless.

Southern Illinois broke through first in the bottom of the fourth inning. The Miners strung together three straight hits, including RBI singles from Luke Bonfield and Steven Kraft to give the Miners a 2-0 lead.

The Otters were held in check in the run column through six innings by Miners starting pitcher Ryan McAuliffe.

A bases-loaded walk in the seventh inning made it 3-0 Miners, which was followed by Chris Iriart’s RBI single in the eighth to give the Miners a 4-0 advantage.

The Otters tallied a run in the top of the ninth but could not overcome the deficit as the Miners added a couple more insurance runs.

Evansville will return to Bosse Field the next couple days for Spring Training workouts before making a return trip to Rent One Park Tuesday morning for a 10 a.m. exhibition against Southern Illinois.

Eagles Complete Sweep of Saints, 8-6

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University of Southern Indiana Baseball rallied from behind twice and completed the sweep of Maryville University, 8-6, Saturday evening at the USI Baseball Field. USI moves its record to 29-19 overall and 21-12 in the GLVC, while Maryville goes to 27-20, 22-11 GLVC

The victory puts USI in the six slot of the GLVC standings. The league’s post-season eight-team tournament bracket will be announced Tuesday after the three game-series between conference front-running University of Illinois Springfield and Bellarmine University Sunday and Monday. The GLVC Tournament is scheduled for May 9-12 in Ozark, Missouri.
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The Eagles got out in front in the bottom of the first before the Saints posted their first lead of the game with a three-spot in the top of the second. USI cut the deficit in the bottom of the second to 3-2 on a blast by senior first baseman Nathan Kuester (Rockport, Indiana), his seventh home run of the season, and regained the lead, 4-3, with pair of runs in the third.

Maryville tied the game in the sixth, 4-4, and re-took the lead, 6-4, with two in the seventh. USI bounced back to regain the lead, 7-6, with three runs on three hits and two walks in the bottom of the seventh, pulling back in front on a sacrifice fly by freshman catcher Lucas McNew (Floyds Knobs, Indiana).

USI sealed the 8-6 victory with a final run in the eighth on a RBI single by senior designated hitter Jayden Beshears (Evansville, Indiana).

For the game at the plate, Kuester led the USI hitters with three hits, including a home run; three runs; and a RBI. Beshears also had a team-high two RBIs.

USI senior left-hander Chase Partain (Evansville, Indiana) came out of the bullpen to win his fourth game of the season. Partain (4-5) threw three innings, allowing two unearned runs on two hits and a walk. He also struck out two.

Freshman right-hander Garrett Welch (New Castle, Indiana) started for USI and got the no-decision. Welch gave up four runs on four hits and two walks, in addition to striking out five batters.

Prior to tonight’s game, USI celebrated Senior Day by honoring the eight seniors – second baseman Jacob Fleming, right-handed pitcher Austin Gossmann; outfielder LaWan Rollins; right-handed pitcher Austin Krizan; right-handed Dalton Lewis; Beshears, Kuester, and Partain.

Missed Opportunities, Hot Hitting SIU Bats Doom Aces

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The University of Evansville baseball team had early scoring chances, but couldn’t cash in. However, Southern Illinois took advantage of nearly every scoring opportunity, as the Aces dropped a second straight to SIU Saturday evening, 5-2.

Junior left-hander Nathan Croner (5-6) got the start for UE, and started out strong, tossing a perfect opening frame. However, in the second, the Salukis would touch him up for a pair of runs in the second as Philip Archer singled in one run, then J.T. Weber brought in another on a sacrifice fly to center, putting the Aces down 2-0.

Evansville had a golden opportunity to knot the game up in the fourth, as a leadoff single by senior designated hitter Nate Reeder and a double off the bat of sophomore first baseman Tanner Craig put the tying runs in scoring position with no outs. However, the Aces would go down in order from there, keeping it 2-0 SIU.

In the bottom of the frame, Southern Illinois would add to their pad, hanging three more runs on the scoreboard at Croner’s expense, but the Independence, Missouri native would stick around to close out the inning, with the Salukis leading 5-0. Croner would come out to get the first out in the fifth inning, then turn the game over freshman right-hander Shane Gray. For the day, Croner gave up five runs on five hits, while striking out four.

Gray would keep SIU off the scoreboard the rest of the way, tossing 3 2/3 innings of shutout work, allowing just one hit, while striking out three.

Evansville would finally break through at the plate, with a pair in scoring position, as freshman pinch hitter Eric Roberts came off the bench to rope a single to right, driving in both Craig Shepherd and Tanner Craig, cutting the deficit to three.

However, that would be the only offense the Aces could muster, as they went quietly in the ninth.

The loss drops Evansville to 21-21 overall, with an 8-6 Missouri Valley Conference record. The win improves Southern Illinois’ overall mark to 21-22 and 3-11 in MVC play.

EPD REPORT

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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“READERS FORUM” MAY 5, 2019

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First Round Of Trails Funding Announced

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May 4, 2019  

By Bryan Wells
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS­—Gov. Eric Holcomb spent his 51st birthday in Speedway Thursday by handing out the first grants of his Next Level Trails program—$4.9 million for new trails connecting Speedway with the west side of Indianapolis.

Holcomb was joined by Cameron Clark, director of the Department of Natural Resources, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Jacob Blasdel, Speedway’s manager as the unveiled the first of the grants to be awarded. They made the announcement at Speedway Indoor Karting next to the B&O Trail where they also took a moment to present the governor with a cake to celebrate his birthday.

“It’s the month of May, we’re in Speedway, what a perfect place to waive the green flag to start this race to building out our state from the ground level up,” Holcomb said. “We love racing, we love winning, it’s a big win for Indiana.”

In this first round, the program is providing almost $25 million dollars in grants to 17 communities and non-profit organizations to develop 42 miles of trails. Grant recipients made matching contributions to the projects, which included money, land and other donations.

The program splits $90 million in grant money with regional projects receiving $70 million in funds and local projects receiving $20 million in funds.

When choosing applicants eligible to receive funding, the Department of Natural Resources received twice as many applications than expected. They received a total of 82 applications for projects that were located in 42 counties throughout the state.

The funding for the 240 miles of new trails from all the applications received added up to nearly $144 million, far above the budget for the states’ first round of the Next Level Trails program.

Diana Virgil, president for B&O Trail Association Inc., explained that she has had multiple people ask her about when the trails were going to be more useful and easier to get to one place to another.

“I’ve had people tell me that they want to be able to ride their bike to work downtown, and then ask me when I would ever get it done. Well, now we are going to get it done,” Virgil said. She emphasized that it’s her goal to keep expanding the trails and connecting communities, while also keeping Hoosiers healthier.

The trails program is part of the governor’s overall Next Level Connections infrastructure program, which is funded through a renegotiated toll road contract that is also accelerating the construction of several highway projects.

DNR will open the application again later this year. Three rounds of funding are planned.

FOOTNOTE: Bryan Wells is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalists.

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Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park Awards $30,000 To Youth First, Inc.

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Gift Supports the Social and Emotional Needs of Evansville Christian School Students

Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park has awarded a multi-year gift to Youth First, Inc. to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of pre-school – 5th grade students at Evansville Christian School.

Romain is committing $10,000 a year for three years as a challenge gift to help launch Youth First Social Work services at Evansville Christian School (ECS) for pre-school to 5th grades. The school is also paying a fee that covers a portion of the cost, but Youth First must still raise another $35,000 a year. Romain challenges anyone who cares about the healthy development of young people and Evansville Christian School to support Youth First, too.

United Companies President & CEO Ron Romain stated, “Youth First provides an invaluable service to this community. United Companies and Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park are proud to align with an organization that does so much good for young people in our region. Having social workers inside the school is important to the health and well-being of our students. It is our pleasure to announce a three-year commitment to Youth First that will aid in bringing a social worker to Evansville Christian School. It is our hope that this gift inspires others to contribute to make this new service sustainable for years to come.”

According to ECS Elementary School Principal Susie Masterson, “Evansville Christian School partnered with Youth First to provide a masters level social worker for our preschool through 5th grade students in January 2019. The impact of the support to our students, classroom teachers, and families was immediately evident.  We love our social worker and the positive impact she has made on our school by providing another caring adult who stands in the gap for children!”

Youth First President & CEO Parri O. Black stated, “Youth First is thrilled to accept Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park’s generous multi-year gift to boost the well-being of more young people in our community,” said Parri O. Black, President & CEO of Youth First, Inc. “We are also grateful that this challenge gift from Romain Cross Pointe Auto Park encourages more donors to support our new partnership with Evansville Christian School.”

Youth First embeds Master’s level social workers and prevention programs in schools to help increase the social and emotional well-being of young people and their families. Youth First Social Workers are specialized mentors for students and prevention coaches for parents and teachers. Their presence also contributes to a healthier and safer school environment. Youth First currently partners with 76 schools in Indiana.

 

EVSC Foundation Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

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“A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart.” That quote exemplifies the work done each and every day in classrooms across the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. Next week, in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, the EVSC Foundation will celebrate more than 1,500 teachers in the EVSC who work tirelessly every day to ensure all students succeed to their maximum potential.

“The list of reasons we are thankful for teachers is endless,” said EVSC Foundation Executive Director Maureen Barton. “Their talent, devotion, hard work, creativity, compassion and resourcefulness only name a few of the qualities that make them outstanding leaders, both in our schools and in the Evansville community.”

The EVSC Foundation supports teachers and the young people they lead by directing charitable community giving to enhance experiences in education. The Foundation also grants funding throughout the year to classrooms, school projects, and programs in need of extra support. EVSC Foundation supports teachers by funding professional development, classroom and district programs, classroom and teacher technology, and much more. The EVSC Foundation also oversees Hangers, the clothing resource that serves over 2,400 students annually.

“It’s important for our community to know that above all else, we are a foundation rooting for EVSC students and teachers,” Barton said. “The main ways we help teachers are by funding professional development and serving students in their classrooms. We’re able to help, which in turn gives students enhanced learning opportunities.”

So far this school year, EVSC Foundation donors have donated nearly $500,000 to EVSC teachers, students, and programs.

“At the end of the day, our work ties back to helping our schools,” Barton said. “And with 40 schools, the ways you can make a difference are endless. Our donors are sure to find a program they feel a connection with, whether helping provide basic necessities for at-need students, supporting professional development or high-level academic opportunities. It is all an investment in our community’s young people—all students are important.

Both Wounded Judges Now In Stable Condition

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Both Clark County judges wounded in a downtown Indianapolis shooting early Wednesday morning are now in stable condition.

Clark Circuit Judges Andrew Adams and Bradley Jacobs remain hospitalized after being shot in the parking lot of a downtown Indianapolis White Castle around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. Adams was hospitalized in stable condition, but Jacobs was initially listed as in critical condition.

Jacobs’ condition improved to serious but stable condition after he underwent surgery Thursday morning. The Indiana Supreme Court reported Friday afternoon that both men are now in stable condition.

The judges are believed to be hospitalized at Eskenazi Health and IU Health Methodist, but neither hospital would confirm if the men were being treated there.

Adams and Jacobs were in Indianapolis for the Spring Judicial Conference hosted by the Indiana Supreme Court. Judges from across the state gathered in the capital city for the conference, which began Wednesday.

The Indiana Supreme Court’s Office of Judicial Administration is working with Clark County Presiding Judge Vicki Carmichael to ensure the continued operations of Clark Circuit Courts 1 and 2, where Adams and Jacobs preside. The Supreme Court said Thursday that the temporary judicial vacancies will be filled with senior judges and judges pro tempore, though no official appointments have been announced.

According to the Supreme Court, Clark Circuit Court 1 disposed of 5,097 cases in 2018, while Clark Circuit Court 2 disposed of 3,173 cases in 2018.

Clark County traditionally has one of the busiest dockets in Indiana. In 2018, the county had eight regularly assigned judicial officers but needed 10.43, according to the 2018 Weighted Caseload Measures.

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