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Indiana Qualifies 17 for Saturday Night Finals at Big Ten Championships

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The No. 17-ranked Indiana University women’s swimming and diving team qualified 17 swimmers and divers for the last night of competition at the 2019 Big Ten Women’s Championships at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center in Bloomington, Ind.

The Hoosiers will have a total of seven swimmers and divers in Championship Finals, eight in B Finals and two in C Finals.

The Hoosiers will take a 111-point lead into the final night of the conference championships. IU leads with a score of 938.5 points with Michigan in second with a total of 827.5 Ohio State sits in third with 779 points.

100 Freestyle

Freshman Morgan Scott qualified for her third Championship Final this week, earning the No. 6 seed tonight with a career-best time of 48.91.

Classmate Julia Wolf (49.41, PR) and Laurel Eiber will swim in the B Final, while both Maria Paula Heitmann (50.13) and Grace Haskett (50.31) will compete in the C Final.

200 Breaststroke

Indiana will have eight divers in the finals of the 200 breaststroke, with four each in the Championship and B Finals. Three-time defending champion Lilly King will be the top seed after posting a 2:06.99.

Joining King in the Championship Final will be Laura Morley (2:08.16, PR), Noelle Peplowski (2:09.10) and Bailey Anderson (2:10.80).

Swimming for IU in the B Final will be Abby Kirkpatrick (2:11.85, PR), Bailey Kovac (2:12.33), Mackenzie Looze (2:13.25) and Mackenzie Atencio (2:13.31, PR).

200 Butterfly

IU’s Shelby Koontz earned a spot in the Championship Final of the 200 butterflies, touching the wall in a time of 1:57.44 Senior Christine Jensen will swim in the B Final after posting a career-best time of 1:57.89.

Platform Dive

After winning gold in the 1-meter and bronze in the 3-meter dives this week, redshirt senior Jessica Parratto qualified for first overall for the Championship Final of the platform dive. Parratto, the reigning Big Ten champion in the event, posted a score of 326.40.

Taylor Carter continued her strong week, earning a spot in the B Final with a career-best score of 256.70.

The 2019 Big Ten Women’s Championships come to a conclusion on Friday night, with the finals of the 1,650 freestyle, 200 backstrokes, 100 freestyle, 200 breaststrokes, 200 butterflies, platform dive, and 400 freestyle relay.

The first five timed finals of the 1,650 freestyle begin at 4:00 p.m. ET, with the action getting started in earnest at 6:30 p.m. ET.

For all the latest on Indiana University women’s swimming and diving, be sure to follow the team on social media - Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

200 Backstroke

  1. Lauren Miller – 2:03.36 (Personal Best)

100 Freestyle

Morgan Scott – 48.91 (Championship Final – NCAA B Cut, Personal Best)

Julia Wolf – 49.41 (B Final – NCAA B Cut, Personal Best)

Laurel Eiber – 49.85 (B Final – NCAA B Cut)

Maria Paula Heitmann – 50.13 (C Final)

Grace Haskett – 50.31 (C Final)

200 Breaststroke

Lilly King – 2:06.99 (Championship Final – NCAA B Cut)

Laura Morley – 2:08.16 (Championship Final – NCAA B Cut, Personal Best)

Noelle Peplowski – 2:09.10 (Championship Final – NCAA B Cut)

Bailey Anderson – 2:10.80 (Championship Final – NCAA B Cut)

Abby Kirkpatrick – 2:11.85 (B Final – NCAA B Cut, Personal Best)

Bailey Kovac – 2:12.33 (B Final – NCAA B Cut)

Mackenzie Looze – 2:13.25 (B Final – NCAA B Cut)

Mackenzie Atencio – 2:13.31 (B Final – NCAA B Cut, Personal Best)

  1. Hope Hayward – 2:16.43

200 Butterfly

Shelby Koontz – 1:57.44 (Championship Final – NCAA B Cut)

Christine Jensen – 1:57.89 (B Final – NCAA B Cut, Personal Best)

  1. Ashleigh Lechner – 2:05.42 (Personal Best)

Platform Dive

Jessica Parratto – 326.40 (Championship Final – NCAA Zones Qualifying Score)

Taylor Carter – 256.70 (B Final – NCAA Zones Qualifying Score, Personal Best)

  1. Alyssa Wang – 192.10

Snodgrass Floral Company Owner Dies From West Nile; Family Warns the Public of Danger

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FEBRUARY 23RD, 2019 AMANDA PORTER INDIANA

A memorial service was held at Sweetwater Event Center today, to honor the life of an Evansville man who touched a lot of hearts. Richard Snodgrass, the owner of Snodgrass floral arrangements, was affected by a disease you wouldn’t think to associate with the Tri-State, West Nile virus.

Snodgrass contracted a mosquito bite sometime last year, and now the Snodgrass family wants to bring awareness to West Nile and the potentially harmful affects.

“It’s something you hear about on T.V. It’s something you see about, read about, but it’s here. It’s very prominent, it’s in Evansville, Indiana, it’s in your backyard,” says Snodgrass’s daughter Karen.

West Nile is not something you imagine affecting the Tri-State, but friends and family of philanthropist and florist are feeling the aftermath of the disease.

“This was a man that was very vibrant, very strong,” says Karen.

“He contracted a mosquito bite and through the mosquito bite contracted West Nile, because he had a little bit of a weakened immune system,” says Karen.

Karen believes some good can come out of the tragedy. She believes her father would want the public to be aware of the dangers of West Nile and know how to prevent it from happening to them.

“Wear your Deet this summer. Reach out to Indiana, or the CDC.Gov. Look at the website and see what West Nile does. It’s devastating, devastating,” says Karen.

Doctors warned to stay away from mosquito breeding grounds such as standing water and watch out for the flu-like symptoms that it brings. Also, they realize that some people will be bothered by mosquitoes no matter what they do, and just to take extra caution when going outdoors. The Snodgrass family says it’s a devastating blow to Evansville to lose a man like Richard who has given more than smiles and flowers to the community. His wife and business partner, Marianne, wants to thank the community for all the years of happiness.

“Richard and I started an amazing business together, and so we had so many fabulous customers that supported us and are supporting me throughout this.” Richard Snodgrass will live on in those that knew him and hopefully his legacy can save a few lives as well. West Nile is a disease that can affect anyone, but the elderly and infants are the most susceptible. Be sure to educate yourselves, and take caution outdoors this summer.

Gov. Holcomb Unveils Next Level Broadband Grant Program

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the launch of the Next Level Broadband program, which will dedicate $100 million to bridge the digital divide in rural areas of the state.

“The internet is just as essential to Indiana’s prosperity today as highways were a century ago,” Gov. Holcomb said. “By expanding access to affordable broadband, we’ll ensure more Hoosiers can use this business and personal necessity.”

Gov. Holcomb has asked Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, along with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, to oversee the application program. The Indiana Department of Transportation will administer grant funding and provide technical support.

For the initial round of funding, broadband providers can apply for up to $5 million to expand service to unserved areas if they provide at least a 20 percent match. Unserved areas are without at least one broadband provider offering internet fast enough to provide the most basic services – at least 10 mbps download and 1 mbps upload.

The grant program is launching after months of working with stakeholders as a part of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Connections, a $1 billion statewide infrastructure program announced in September 2018.

Applications and more information can be found on ocra.in.gov/nlc.htm. The deadline for applications is April 5 by 4 p.m. ET.

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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

Jamie Orian Massie: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Amanda Faye Stanley: Attempt Obstruction of justice, Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Nicholas Thomas Alexandr Prince: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)

Damon Curry: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Jacob Andrews: Attempt Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Mackenzie D. Bryant: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person with a passenger less than 18 years of age (Level 6 Felony)

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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MAIL HANDLER ASSISTANT
United States Postal Service 3.6/5 rating   19,303 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$16 an hour
Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions carefully so you can be. Weigh incoming sacks;…
Feb 12
Indoor Football Player
National Gridiron League – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
Unfocused or thoughtless actions, such as late hits, taunting, and false starts destroy good field position and momentum….
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Feb 17
Courier/Delivery Driver, Mon-Fri 2:30pm-8:00pm, $17.10/Hr.
FedEx Express 4/5 rating   2,048 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$17.10 an hour
The provisions of this article shall apply to any application by any person for a license or employment at any public or private employer, who has previously…
Feb 18
WAREHOUSE/MATERIAL HANDLER
Frito Lay 3.5/5 rating   4,179 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Safely operate a forklift after we provide you training and you obtain certification. Whether you are experienced or not, please be sure that you meet the…
Feb 18
Help Wanted
B & M Electronics – Evansville, IN
Now hiring at 1321 Covert Avenue,…
Feb 18
Full-time Receiving and Shipping Associate ( $400-$450/Week)
Evansville Overstock Warehouse – Evansville, IN
$400 – $450 a week
Driver’s License (Required). As a Receiving and Shipping Associate at Lexington Overstock Warehouse your job duties could include stocking warehouse furniture,…
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Feb 13
Veterinary Receptionist
West Side Pet Hospital – Evansville, IN
Responsive employer
No phone calls please. We are currently hiring for a full time receptionist for a busy veterinary clinic. Experience is preferred….
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Feb 15
Emergency Management Assistant – EVPL Central
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 3.7/5 rating   3 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$11.57 an hour
I need a valid driver’s license. Regularly performing general office duties and clerical support for the Human Resources and Equity and Well-being team,…
Feb 14
Communications Officer/Dispatcher
City of Henderson Kentucky – Henderson, KY
$15.81 an hour
The purpose of this classification is to answer multiple telephone lines, to communicate effectively with persons requesting emergency and non-emergency…
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Feb 18
FedEx Ground Delivery Driver
MAK Logistics – Evansville, IN
$550 a week
Must have valid driver’s license in the state where residing. Driver’s License (Required). We are seeking self motivated individuals who are able to manage…
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Feb 14
Morning Show Anchor
WEVV 3.8/5 rating   5 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Morning Show Anchor WEVV-TV (CBS44 and FOX44) is looking for a full time anchor/producer to add to our 44News morning show in Evansville, Indiana. We need…
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Feb 18
Experience Facilitator – EVPL North Park
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library 3.7/5 rating   3 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$13.24 an hour
I need a valid driver’s license. I need to have a Bachelor’s degree in a related or applicable field and minimal experience conducting programs for users of all…
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Feb 18
Morning Anchor/Producer
Bayou City Broadcasting (WEVV-TV) – Evansville, IN
WEVV-TV (CBS44 and FOX44) is looking for a full time anchor/producer to add to our 44News morning show in Evansville, Indiana. We need an early riser with…
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Feb 18
Handler-Warehouse, Part Time w Benefits, M-F, $13.00/Hr
FedEx Express 4/5 rating   2,048 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$13 an hour
The provisions of this article shall apply to any application by any person for a license or employment at any public or private employer, who has previously…
Feb 12
Processing Shipment
Gabriel Brothers 3.3/5 rating   238 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Receive truck and unload, sort. Process merchandise and ready it to be pushed out to the floor….
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Feb 18

Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation MEETING

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The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9).

The regular meeting of the School Board will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the EVSC Board Room, same address.

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, February 25, 2019

4:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
    1. January 28, 2019  (Cook, Scott, and Hamilton)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE
    1. Sgt. Steve Kleeman reports on the 12 officers in the field-training program.
  1. MERIT AWARD RECOMMENDATION:
    1. Civilian Robin Simpson for actions taken on January 13, 2019 to confront an active gunman at the VFW Post #1114 on Wabash Ave.  
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 18-015
    2. 18-195
    3. 18-206
    4. 18-091
  1. RESIGNATION:
    1. Officer Eyan Childress, Badge Number 1466, resigned effective February 5, 2019 after serving 8 days.
  1. REMINDERS:  The next meeting is Monday, March 11, 2019 at 4:00pm in Room 307.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

Men’s basketball battles but falls late at Bradley

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UE returns home Wednesday for Senior Day against SIU

 Trailing by ten points with four minutes remaining, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team got within one tally in the final minute, but Bradley was able to escape with a 63-61 win on Saturday inside Carver Arena.

“Our guys did not give up, they made some good plays and kept on battling,” UE head coach Walter McCarty said.  “We lost that game in the last two minutes of the first half; we sent them to the line too much.  If we keep them off the line, we win this game.”

“It was fun to see how we kept on fighting, we did a lot of good things today.”

K.J. Riley was the Aces’ (10-19, 4-12 MVC) leading scorer with 13 points.  He was 5-for-11 from the floor.  Local native Shea Feehan recorded 11 points on the day.  He hit two triples and three free throws.  Darrell Brown was the top scorer in the game, finishing with 19 points while hitting nine free throws for the Braves (16-13, 8-8 MVC).

A quick start saw the Aces jump out to an 8-0 lead just over two minutes in.  K.J. Riley hit a floater to get the scoring started before Marty Hill and Evan Kuhlman posted triples to give UE the lead just over two minutes in.

Bradley responded with a 10 stretch while holding UE to 1-of-7 shooting over the next five minutes.  Noah Frederking ended the stretch with a steal and runout to tie the game before Kuhlman’s second triple completed a 5-0 spurt.  The Braves rallied to tie it up at 13-13 before Noah Frederking knocked down a triple to put Evansville back in front.  The Aces extended their edge to 25-19 on a Riley layup with 3:14 remaining.

Over the final three minutes of the half, the Braves took control, scoring 11 in a row to take a 30-25 lead into halftime.  BU hit three of its final four attempts while holding UE to 1-for-8 to wrap up the first 20 minutes.  Evansville attempted 21 triples in the first half.

After a Bradley bucket extended its run to 13-0 in the opening possession of the second half, John Hall hit his first from long range to make it a 32-28 game.  The Braves came right back, scoring eight in a row to push the lead to a game-high 40-28.

Peoria native Shea Feehan got Evansville right back into the contest.  He connected from long range before getting fouled on another attempt from outside as the Aces cut the Bradley lead to two points – 44-42 – midway through the second half.  The Braves were able to rebound and push their lead back to 61-51 with four minutes left in the game.  Riley helped UE get closer as his layup and free throws, coupled with a Kuhlman three, cut the BU lead to 61-58 with one minute left.

Another Riley bucket made it a 61-60 game with 29 ticks on the clock.  Following a free throw make, the Aces had the ball down two.  A missed triple gave the ball back to Bradley as they were able to hang on for the 63-61 victory.

Evansville outshot Bradley by a 38.6%-32.7% margin, but the Braves had a 41-35 rebounding edge.  Kuhlman, Frederking and Dainius Chatkevicius had solid outings for UE.  Kuhlman tallied nine points, all coming via the long ball.  Frederking notched eight points while Chatkevicius had eight points and four rebounds.

On Wednesday, the Aces will play their final home game of the season against Southern Illinois with tip set for 6 p.m.  It will mark Senior Day when the program recognizes its class of Marty Hill, Dainius Chatkevicius. Shea Feehan and Jared Chestnut.

 

Davidson’s career effort helps Eagles to Senior Day win

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Senior guard Alex Davidson (Salem, Indiana) had a Senior Day to remember Saturday as she finished with a career-high 25 points and six assists to lead University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball to an 80-73 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory over the University of Indianapolis Saturday afternoon at the Physical Activities Center.

Davidson had 12 points in the first half, including nine in the first period, as a 15-2 run helped the Screaming Eagles race out to a 41-29 halftime advantage.

USI (18-8, 11-5 GLVC) shot 55.2 percent (16-29) from the field and 44.4 percent (4-9) from downtown in the first 20 minutes as it established control of the contest.

UIndy (9-17, 3-13 GLVC), however, surged back into the contest in the third quarter, using a 22-10 run to take a brief 52-51 lead late in the period.

Junior guard Ashley Johnson (Louisville, Kentucky), though, scored on a quick layup to give the lead back to USI and sophomore forward Imani Guy (Columbus, Indiana) scored a bucket to end the quarter, giving USI a 55-52 lead heading into the final 10 minutes.

The Eagles continued their momentum into the fourth quarter as Guy scored on a quick layup to extend their advantage to five points. Sophomore guard Emma DeHart (Indianapolis, Indiana) hit a three-pointer with nine minutes to play to put the Eagles up, 60-52, while a basket by senior center Kacy Eschweiler (St. Charles, Missouri) followed by a Guy free throw with seven-and-a-half minutes to play capped off an 12-0 run that gave the Eagles an 11-point lead.

Davidson’s three-pointer with just under five minutes to play followed by a pair of free throws put USI up 70-57, while her three-pointer with one-and-a-half minutes left on the clock essentially ended any chance of a UIndy comeback.

Final Game at the PAC
USI Women’s Basketball not only closed USI’s regular-season home schedule but it was an end to an era as the Eagles played their last-ever game at the PAC. USI will begin playing in the brand new Screaming Eagles Arena in 2019-20 after calling the PAC home for the previous 39 years.

Seniors honored
USI’s seniors came off the court with just under 17 seconds to play to a standing ovation. Davidson, Eschweiler, forward/center Mikayla Rowan(Brazil, Indiana) and guard Milana Matias (Klaipeda, Lithuania) were honored after the game as part of the Senior Day festivities.

Statistical leaders
In addition to Davidson’s game-high 25 points, the Eagles got 16 points and six boards from Guy as well as 16 points and a nine rebounds from DeHart. Eschweiler added 14 points and five rebounds.

Junior guard Laura Thomas had 21 points to lead the Greyhounds, while sophomore guard Taylor Drury chipped in 15 points.

Up next
USI visits the University of Illinois Springfield Thursday at 5:30 p.m. before ending the regular-season next Saturday against McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois.

Stein, Eagles close the PAC with 67-65 victory

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