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CCO’s Best Comments of the Week

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At the City-County Observer, we believe that one of the ways that we serve the community is by giving you a chance to react to the stories that we publish. Here are some of the best comments from the past week:

On our story about the local Christian Bookstore, the Vineyard, being suspended from Facebook for violating the platform’s community standards:

  • Sherry Farmer: “It appears that ‘Facebook Community’ is really referring to ‘Facebook Owners’.”
  • William Pitt: “The devil at work once again”
  • John Blair: “Facebook, is a private entity and can do whatever they desire on their site. They are under no obligation to allow anything they disapprove of on their site. Just like the CCO is under no obligation to even allow these comments if they choose.”

On the Joe Wallace story “And Liberty and Justice for All”:

  • Don Nichols: “Well put. The last two paragraphs describe what we all want and expect in the future. The issue many are concerned about is one presidential candidate seems interested in changing our system to one of those described to one of those mentioned earlier in the article. Don’t take my word for it, listen to that candidates own words.
    Some say when an autocratic promises something…. believe them.”
  • Eviltaxpayer: “The president we have now has been trying (socialist democrats) silence trump since day one,,,,,that you can’t deny my friend. I’m going with Trump, had he been a a fascist dictator he would have done that in his first term.”

 

 

Volleyball set for weekend trip to Iowa

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 Aces face UNI and Drake

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Next up for the University of Evansville volleyball team is a weekend trip to Iowa to face the top two squads in the Missouri Valley Conference.  UE takes on Northern Iowa at 6 p.m. Friday before traveling to Drake for a 4 p.m. match on Saturday with ESPN+ having the broadcast of both matches.

Last Time Out

– The Purple Aces earned home wins over Southern Illinois and Missouri State last weekend before falling at Indiana State on Monday

– Friday’s win over SIU saw the Aces pick up the win in five sets with Giulia Cardona picking up 37 kills; she added 30 more to her tally in the win over the Bears

Up to 2K

– With a season-high 37 kills against SIU, Giulia Cardona became the second player in MVC history to reach 2,000 in her career

– She now has a total of 2,089 and is chasing the all-time league mark of 2,293

– With an average of 7.44 kills per set over the weekend, Cardona was named the MVC Player of the Week on Monday

– Cardona leads the nation in kills/set (5.55), total kills (455), points/set (6.24), total points (511.5), total attacks (1,278) and attacks/set (15.59)

– Her kills average is even higher against league opponents – 6.34/set

Double Figures

– Angelica Gonzalez is putting up the most consistent numbers of her UE career

– Over the last three contests, the sophomore is averaging 2.25 kills/set

– She registered 11 kills in the win over SIU before finishing with 10 versus the Bears

– Gonzalez set career marks in kills (14) and attempts (35) in the win over the Beacons

On the List

– Ainoah Cruz has now reached the threshold to become eligible for MVC stat rankings

– With her season mark of 3.56 digs per set, the sophomore is 11th in the conference

– Cruz picked up 23 digs in her first contest of the season at USI before matching that tally in the win over Valpo

Double Digits

– For the first time in her collegiate career, Chloe Cline reached double figures in kills, finishing the SIU win with 10

– Equally impressive was her accuracy as she hit .625; in the weekend wins over SIU and MSU, she averaged 2.11 kills per game

– Cline has registered 4+ kills in 10 of the last 12 matches

Scouting the Opposition

– Northern Iowa is 14-7 overall and a perfect 9-0 in league play heading into the weekend

– The Panthers are led by Kira Fallert and Cassidy Hartman, who are averaging 3.86 and 3.53 kills per set, respectively

– Drake holds a 12-8 mark while opening their MVC slate with eight wins in nine contests

– They are led by Macy Daufeldt’s average of 4.15 kills per game

UE men’s soccer to celebrate Senior Day against Bowling Green

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The Purple Aces will play their final game of October at home
 
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The University of Evansville men’s soccer team will celebrate 12 seniors on Friday night.
The Purple Aces will celebrate their graduating seniors on Friday evening before their match against Bowling Green. UE will have 11 players and one intern graduating over the 2024-25 school year that will be recognized pregame. Players included are goalkeeper Landon Amick, defender Tobias Bak, forward Nacho Diaz Barragan, midfielder Brayden Doll, winger Eyob McFarland, forward Edward Mendy, forward Kai Phillip, forward Sami Owusu, midfielder Carson Thomas, defender Jon Varela, and midfielder Jose Vivas. Also being recognized on Friday is digital media intern Corwin Kripple.

Bowling Green comes to Evansville for its first visit to Arad McCutchan Stadium since 2015. The Falcons are near the top of the MVC standings in third with a 3-2-1 record for 10 points with wins over Belmont, Bradley, and Northern Illinois. On the season Bowling Green is 9-3-2 with their only losses coming against Michigan, UIC, and no. 15 Missouri State. The Falcons have been a goal scoring powerhouse this season as the only team in the country with two players scoring 10 goals on the season from sophomore forward Bennett Painter and junior forward Trace Terry.

Sophomore winger Auden Engen Vik (Trondheim, Norway) scored his first goal of the season to beat the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday night. He became the 10th Ace to score at least one goal in the 2024 season. Senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) currently leads UE with three goals while five other Evansville players have multiple goals.

Redshirt freshman midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Giulia, Italy) had his second goal in as many matches on Saturday night with the opening goal in DeKalb. In the 23rd minute on a free kick just beyond the boundary of the 18-yard box. Fedrizzi also added an assist on the Aces second goal for five points in two matches.

On Monday afternoon freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS) was named one of the Top 100 Freshman in the country by Top Drawer Soccer. Mroz came in at 90th as he has started every match in goal for UE while becoming 18th in Division I in total saves on the season with 55. Mroz also picked up his seventh victory between the posts on Saturday, giving him the most wins by a rookie keeper at Evansville since 2016.

Ivy Tech Community College Hires Vice Chancellor for Administration

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Ivy Tech Community College Hires Vice Chancellor for Administration

Evansville, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has announced Scott Roberts as its new vice chancellor for administration.

 Roberts has more than 10 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry, with an emphasis in financial reporting & budgeting, credit analysis, and fund accounting.

He most recently served as chief financial officer (CFO) for United Way of Southwestern Indiana. Prior to that he served as accounting manager at United Fidelity Bank.

Roberts earned a bachelor’s degree in both Accounting and Professional Services as well as Finance from the University of Southern Indiana.

Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report

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media report Sept 29- Oct 5, 2024

Miriam G.’45 and Melvin R.’48 Kahl University of Evansville Educational Scholarship Fund Established

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (10/23/2024) The University of Evansville (UE) is honored to announce a generous estate gift of over $57,000 from Miriam G. ’45 and Melvin R. ’48 Kahl, which will establish the Miriam G. ’45 and Melvin R. ’48 Kahl Endowed Educational Scholarship Fund.

Melvin Kahl served in the Pacific during WWII and, after the war, pursued a degree in mechanical engineering at then Evansville College, where he met his future wife, Miriam. The couple married in 1951, beginning a lifelong partnership. Miriam was an avid Contract Bridge Player attaining the designation of “Life Master.” She loved music, water and snow skiing, and watching basketball and football.

The scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in programs within the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration, ensuring that the Kahl family’s legacy continues to support future generations of business students.

The University is deeply grateful for the Kahl family’s commitment to fostering educational opportunities at their alma mater for years to come.

 

EVSC School Board Meeting Monday 10/28

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The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet for the regularly scheduled Board meeting Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Board Room of the EVSC Administration Building located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Board meetings can also be observed by tuning to EVSC’s radio station, 90.7 WPSR or live streamed online at https://www.wpsrhd.com/.

Prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting, three members of the Board, along with district administrators, will hold a Town Hall beginning at 5:00 PM. This Town Hall is for Vanderburgh County residents to speak directly with Board members in attendance about issues involving EVSC schools. The Town Hall will be held in the Technology and Innovation Center located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Members of the public who would like to attend the Town Hall should register by completing the Town Hall Registration Form located on our website at district.evscschools.com.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

 

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

USI Friday Night in the Forum film series returns this Fall

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The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts and English Department will host the Friday Night in the Forum film series on Fridays beginning November 1 and running through December 6. All films will be shown with English subtitles and will begin at 7 p.m. in WA1 (Forum I), which can be accessed from the first floor of the Forum Wing in the Wright Administration Building. The series is free and open to the public.

The venue features stadium seating, digital projection and digital surround sound. Immediately following each film, Braysmith will lead an informal discussion.

Five films have been selected for the fall series:

  • November 1: Playtime
  • November 8: Fallen Leaves
  • November 15: La Dolce Vita
  • November 22: A Zed & Two Noughts
  • December 6: Seven Samurai

“We are showing four classic art films along with a contemporary film,” says Eric Braysmith, Lecturer in English. “Our discussions will hinge on just why these classics stand out both artistically and historically–as well as why these stand out to me personally.”

Fort Branch Man Arrested for Child Molesting

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Gibson County – Wednesday afternoon, October 23, Indiana State Police arrested Duncan Maikranz, 65, of Fort Branch, after a criminal investigation revealed he allegedly molested two children under the age of 14.  Indiana State Police Detective Tobias Odom initiated this investigation on October 18 after receiving information from the victim’s family. The alleged incidents occurred earlier this year.

After reviewing this investigation, the Gibson County Prosecutor’s Office filed criminal charges on Maikranz and issued a felony warrant for his arrest. This afternoon at approximately 4:45 p.m., Indiana State Police and Fort Branch Police arrested Maikranz at his Fort Branch home without incident. He was taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Duncan Maikranz, 65, Fort Branch, IN
  1. 2 Counts of Child Molesting, Level 1 Felony

Investigating Agency: Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Fort Branch Police Department

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