On Saturday, March 16, in FJ Reitz Big Blue Boosters will host a 100th anniversary Re-dedication Brunch in the school cafeteria. Doors open at 10 am. Brunch is served at 10:30, priced at $12. History tours of the school will be offered and an exhibit of memorabilia. Retired teachers are especially sought and encouraged to attend. The event is ADA accessible. Tickets can be obtained by calling Ann Ennis at 812 483-5671.
Otters announce additions to front office staff for 2019 season
Heading into the franchise’s 25th anniversary season, the Evansville Otters have announced additions to the team’s front office staff for the 2019 season at Bosse Field.
The Otters announced the hiring of Dana Archer and Kyle Gogo for the 2019 season.
Archer will be an Account Executive for the Otters. Archer is a Bloomington, Ind. Native and graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2017. She will be assisting the sales staff this season with a focus in group sales.
Archer loves the community, traditions, and events of Evansville. “I’m most excited to see the fans enjoying the games and to help them have fun,†said Archer.
Gogo will serve as the Director of Operations and oversee the food and beverage departments at Bosse Field. Gogo is from Grand Rapids, Mich. and attended Central Michigan University.
Gogo has spent time with the West Michigan Whitecaps, Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Modesto Nuts. He is excited to return to the Midwest after living in California the past year while working with Modesto.
“I’m ready to hit the ground running, and excited to help make the upcoming season and the Otters’ 25th season a special one,†said Gogo.
The Otters will open the 25th season celebration against the Southern Illinois Miners on May 10 at Bosse Field.
To purchase a season ticket or group outing package, call (812) 435-8686 or visit the Bosse Field front office at 23 Don Mattingly Way, Evansville, Ind. The front office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions.
Lt. Governor Crouch: Public schedule for Feb. 13 – 15
Below is Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s public schedule for Feb. 13 – 15, 2019.
Wednesday, Feb. 13
What: Crouch speaks at Carmel jobs announcement
Host: Indiana Economic Development Corporation
When: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at 2:10 p.m., ET
Where: Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
*Media are welcome
Thursday, Feb. 14
What: Crouch meets with Arc of Indiana
Host: Arc of Indiana
When: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., ET
Where: Indiana Statehouse, Room 333, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
*Media are welcome
Friday, Feb. 15
What: Crouch judges girl scout cookie cook off
Host: Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
When: 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m., ET
Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 E. Georgia St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
*Media are welcome
Friday, Feb. 15
What: Crouch speaks at Martinsville Chamber
Host: Martinsville Chamber of Commerce
When: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at Noon, ET
Where: 180 S. Main St., Martinsville, IN 46151
*Media are welcome
Friday, Feb. 15
What: Crouch speaks at Knox County U.S. 41 Industrial Park
Host: Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
When: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at 3:15 p.m., ET
Where: 3650 S. U.S. Highway 41, Vincennes, IN 47591
*Media are welcome
ADOPT A PET
Donna is a female Treeing Walker Coonhound! She was transferred to VHS from Warrick County Animal Control when they were out of space. She’s about 4 years old and is a pretty sweet girl with a moderate energy level. She’s food-motivated so should be easy to train! Her adoption fee is $110 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Jeffrey Lyn Sinnett: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Jeffrey Wayne Cross Jr.: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)
Cristy Lynn Reutter: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Timothy Doerr: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Monique Janae Barnes: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)
Lamont C. Cabell: Public nudity (Level 6 Felony), Failure to register as a sex or violent offender (Level 6 Felony)
Avion Dez Lamar Drake: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Brittney Nicole Clark: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)
Benjamin Bradwick Wells: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
James Steven Roberts: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)
Cynthia L. Mitchell: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)
Jonathan Montez Adams: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 3 Felony), Possession of cocaine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)
Dylan Michael Smith: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Wiliam Lowell Woolen: Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)
Quashawn Felix Kennedy: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)
Javeon Dashawn Edwards: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Disregarding stop sign (Class C infraction)
Gregory Austin Allison: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)
Zenatta D. Grays: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Aaron Lee Eddmenson: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony)
Devontae Montez Jones: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Todd A. Bergwitz: Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)
Lori C. O’Daniel: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Dani A. Ramirez Escobar: Rape (Level 3 Felony)
Candace Brooke Waters: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Colin James Minton:Â Attempt Escape (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
James Gregory Jones: Driving while suspended (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Level 6 Felony)
Kimberly Ann Stevens: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony)
Denise Faye Jackson: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)
Jacob Michael Stammer: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery on a person less than 14 years old (Level 6 Felony)
Thomas David Copley: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the body (Class C misdemeanor)
Evansville Man Arrested for Child Molesting
Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on January 9 after receiving information that a girl under the age of 13 had allegedly been molested.
Indiana State Police Detective Tobias Odom revealed that Gregory B. Walker, 54, of Evansville, allegedly molested the girl during the summer of 2016. After reviewing the investigation the Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office issued a warrant for Walker’s arrest.
At approximately 9:30 this morning, Detective Odom arrested Walker at his place of employment without incident. He was taken to the Warrick County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charge:
- Gregory B. Walker, 54, Evansville, IN
- Child Molesting, Class 1 Felony
Investigating Officer: Detective Tobias Odom, Indiana State Police
Seat Belt Enforcement Patrols
Seat Belt Enforcement Patrols
Throughout the month of February, the Evansville Police Department will join law enforcement agencies across Indiana and the nation to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws for Click It or Ticket. Multiple weeks of high-visibility patrols will be watching for unrestrained passengers in cars and trucks, both children and adults, the front seat and back, both day and night.
Click It or Ticket continues through the start of the summer travel season, including the Memorial Day holiday. Overtime police patrols are paid with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funds administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).
2018 marks 30 years since Indiana’s seat-belt law began. Since that time, Indiana – along with 34 other states – has enacted a primary seat-belt law, meaning that police can pull you over for being unbuckled.
Indiana has participated in Click It or Ticket for more than 20 years. Last year, more than 240 law-enforcement agencies performed 8,728 hours of traffic patrols and issued more than 30,000 citations or warnings, of which about 13,700 were seat-belt and child-restraint citations.
“Click It or Ticket means zero-tolerance for unrestrained drivers and passengers,†said local law-enforcement leaders. “So why are we warning everyone in advance? Because the bottom line is not issuing seat-belt citations, but saving lives. Anyone who responds to a serious crash just wants motorists to buckle up in the first place.â€
St. Vincent Cardiologists Host Free Community Lecture Series for Heart Month
Presentations will be held every Wednesday in February
According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and is responsible for about 610,000 deaths each year. To help prevent heart disease and raise awareness of its effects, cardiologists from St. Vincent Medical Group are hosting free community lectures each Wednesday in February from Noon to 1:00 p.m. for Heart Month.
St. Vincent cardiologists will share information about the following topics for each session:
February 6 – Dr. Jarrod Frizzell presents Understanding your Treatment Options for Heart Disease
February 13 – Dr. Deepa Kumbar presents Understanding your Treatment Options for Congenital Heart Disease
February 20 – Dr. David Hormuth presents Understanding your Surgical Options
February 27 – Dr. Umang Patel presents Understanding Atrial Fibrillation and Treatment Options
Classes will be held in the Cardiac Rehab Classroom at the St. Vincent Center for Advanced Medicine, 901 St. Mary’s Dr., Evansville. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch and registration is not required.Â