Home Blog Page 3638

Otters sign Seeburger, Wood; acquire Browne

0
The Evansville Otters have signed left-hander pitcher Brett Seeburger and catcher Hunter Wood and acquired left-handed pitcher P.J. Browne from the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association.
Seeburger comes to Evansville after a collegiate career at San Diego State University from 2014-2017 and spending the last two years in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
“Brett should prove to be a very capable left-handed pitcher for us,” said Otters manager Andy McCauley. “We are really impressed with his strikeout-to-walk ratio.”
In two seasons in the Cardinals’ farm system, Seeburger recorded a 2.83 ERA in 28.2 innings pitched and 14 games played while striking out 29 batters.
For the Aztecs, Seeburger earned 16 wins in 69 games played while accumulating 176 strikeouts in 231.2 innings pitched.
“He had a number of different opportunities, but we are very pleased he chose Evansville,” said McCauley. “We look forward to working with him this spring.”
Wood arrives in Evansville after spending two years with the Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers of the United Shore Professional Baseball League.
In two years with the Beavers, Wood hit a combined six home runs, had 28 RBIs, and scored 26 runs in 60 games played.
“Hunter was highly recommended by a former player,” said McCauley. “He has had great years in the USPBL and we hope he can continue that success here.”
“I’m looking forward to getting this opportunity to play for a first-class organization,” said Wood. “I’m excited to go out there and help win ball games both behind the plate and in the batter’s box.”
Wood played collegiately at Western Kentucky University where he was a 2017 Johnny Bench Award semifinalist, which recognizes the top catcher in NCAA-DI baseball.
During his senior season at WKU, Wood led the team with a .313/.386/.523 slash line, batting .348 with runners on base, and ranked top ten in the nation with 21 runners caught stealing.
“I’m excited to help the team reach its end goal of the 2019 season, bringing another Frontier League championship to Evansville,” said Wood.
Meanwhile, Browne was acquired in a trade with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association. Winnipeg acquired relief pitcher Mitchell Aker from the Otters to complete the deal.
In his first season of professional baseball with Winnipeg, Browne posted a 3.74 ERA in 33.2 innings pitched, including four starts and a total of 16 appearances. The southpaw also struck out 17 batters.
“P.J. was on our radar last year and at the time, we didn’t have an open roster spot,” said McCauley. “I recommended him to Winnipeg where he threw very well for a rookie in an advanced league.”
“I’m excited to be a part of the organization this season and going after a league championship,” said Browne.
Browne played collegiately at Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass. During his career with the Warriors, Browne was 18-12 with two saves and a 3.37 ERA in 38 starts and five relief appearances at Merrimack from 2015-18.
He finished his college career as Merrimack’s all-time leader in wins, strikeouts (266), and innings pitched (256.1).
“We look forward to seeing him throw this spring,” said McCauley.
The Otters will open the 25th season celebration against the Southern Illinois Miners on May 10 at Bosse Field.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

0
‌
PSE MAIL PROCESSING CLERK
United States Postal Service 3.6/5 rating   19,141 reviews  – Evansville, IN
Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions carefully so you can be….
Jan 31
MAIL HANDLER ASSISTANT
United States Postal Service 3.6/5 rating   19,141 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;…
Jan 31
Mate
IRHR – Evansville, IN
$200 – $250 a day
Valid Driver’s License. Driver’s License (Required). Supervises and assists deckcrew in general maintenance of the boat such as painting, chipping, and cleaning…
Easily apply
Feb 1
Administrative Aide Part-Time
Vanderburgh County Health Department – Evansville, IN
$11 an hour
Duties include but not limited to scheduling appointments, checking clients in, verifying insurance, processing paperwork and entering information into…
Easily apply
Jan 31
Receptionist
O’Bryan Barrel Company – Evansville, IN
Strong, stable reconditioning company in Evansville, Indiana is looking for a passionate, dedicated individual to join our team as a receptionist….
Easily apply
Jan 29
Accounts Payable Clerk
Evansville, IN – Evansville, IN
Respond to state audit requests. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have strong data entry experience….
Easily apply
Feb 1
HR Recruiter
RC Beverage – Evansville, IN
$45,000 a year
Design and implement overall recruiting strategy. SHRM-CP or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred….
Easily apply
Jan 30

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

0

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

David Aubrey Myers: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Stacy Lynn Cunningham: Conspiracy Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)

Chance Brennan Bethe: Conspiracy Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)

Roger D. Baldock: Domestic battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony)

Jazlyn Savannah Shell: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Michael Ray Coburn: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Tavion Keith Ford: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 4 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)

Jason Alan Greenlee: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony)

Michael L. Mayes: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Interference with the reporting of a crime (Class A misdemeanor)

Gene Austin Goodwin: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Michael D. Hemmings: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Dan Paul Sims: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Level 6 Felony)

Lisa Renea King: Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in the body (Level 6 Felony)

Lt. Governor Crouch: Public schedule Feb. 5 – 6

0

Below is Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s public schedule for Feb. 5 – 6, 2019.

Tuesday, Feb. 5
What: Crouch speaks at 121st Annual IHLA Convention
Host: Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association
When: 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at 8:00 a.m., ET
Where: Indianapolis Downtown Marriott, First Floor Room: Indiana E-G, 350 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46225
*Media are welcome

Tuesday, Feb. 5
What: Crouch speaks at IBA Legislative Conference and Board of Directors Meeting
Host: Indiana Builder’s Association
When: 11:30 a.m. – Noon, ET, with Crouch remarks at 11:45 a.m., ET
Where: Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Wednesday, Feb. 6
What: Crouch speaks at AIC 2019 Legislative Conference
Host: Association of Indiana Counties
When: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at 8:20 a.m., ET
Where: Hilton Hotel Downtown Indianapolis, 120 W. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
*Media are welcome

Wednesday, Feb. 6
What: Crouch speaks at Indiana Dairy Forum
Host: Indiana Dairy Producers
When: 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., ET, with Crouch remarks at 1:15 p.m., ET
Where: French Lick Resort, 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432
*Media are welcome

Wednesday, Feb.
What: Crouch tours Wilstem Ranch
Host: Wilstem Ranch
When: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: 4237 US 150, Paoli, IN 47454
*Media are welcome

Man Loses Appeal Of Murder Conviction In Slaying Of Openly Gay Veteran

0

Katie Stancombe for www.theindianalawyer.com

A northern Indiana man convicted of beating a gay Afghanistan war veteran to death lost his appeal of his conviction and sentence Monday when the Indiana Court of Appeals found that a delay in the production of cellphone records did not prevent the man from receiving a fair trial.

In June 2017, Jabreeh Davis-Martin was convicted of the murder of family friend Jodie Henderson, who was a war veteran and an openly gay man. While drinking with Davis-Martin’s mother at the home she shared with Davis-Martin, Henderson informed her that he had romantic feelings for her son.

The next morning, police responded to a call of an unresponsive man lying in the street across from Davis-Martin’s home. Upon arrival, the officers found Henderson lying face down in the street across from house, dead. Henderson was determined to have died from “blunt and chop injuries,” while several pieces of evidence were found in and around the house.

Davis-Martin was eventually charged with Henderson’s murder, and while incarcerated he confessed to his cellmate that he and Henderson had been in a relationship that was “going well until Jodie wanted to tell people about their relationship.” After Davis-Martin’s mother inquired him about the relationship, Davis-Martin confronted Henderson, hitting him with a gun. He said he planned to hit Jodie “only a few times,” but “he couldn’t stop himself” and beat him up “until he couldn’t move no more.” Then, while returning home from a party that same evening with two other individuals, Davis-Martin used a cellphone to call his mother and told her to get rid of a coat and clean blood off the porch.

A jury eventually found Davis-Martin guilty, and a judge sentenced him to the maximum 65 years. But not until after sentencing did the state turned over Davis-Martin’s cellphone records to the defense, prompting the defendant to file a motion to correct error on the grounds that the withheld records were in violation of Brady v. Maryland,373 U.S. 83. The motion was ultimately denied.

On appeal, Davis-Martin argued the St. Joseph Superior Court should have granted his motion to correct error because the state violated Brady “by failing to disclose Davis-Martin’s cellular phone records which were material.” But citing the instant case’s similarity to the case of Bates v. State, 77 N.E.3d 1223, 1226 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017), the appellate court found Davis-Martin’s Brady challenge failed for two reasons.

“First, Davis-Martin’s failure to request a continuance negates any claim of actual prejudice. A request for a continuance would have allowed the trial court and the parties to discuss this issue in real time — and not in a motion to correct error after trial,” Chief Judge Nancy Vaidik wrote in a 32-page opinion. “Second, Davis-Martin has failed to prove that the State’s late disclosure so prejudiced his preparation or presentation of his defense that he was prevented from receiving his constitutionally guaranteed fair trial.

“Davis-Martin claims that his cell-phone records — which do not show a call from his cell phone to his mother’s cell phone around 2 to 3 a.m. on January 16 — would have ‘dispel[led]’ (witness) testimony that he called his mother from the car and asked her to destroy evidence,” Vaidik continued. She also noted defense counsel had made that point during cross-examination and in her closing argument.

“Notably, Davis-Martin does not cite any additional information from his cell-phone records that he would have used,” Vaidik concluded. “In any event, Detective Cook testified that even if the cell-phone records did not contain such a call, a call still could have been made using the internet.”

The appellate panel also rejected Davis-Martin’s arguments that the trial court erred in instructing the jury and that his Fifth Amendment rights were violated when the state admitted evidence from his mother that he initially said he did not wish to speak to police. That evidence, Davis-Martins unsuccessfully argued, was a violation of his Fifth Amendment self-incrimination rights.

The court also found sufficient evidence to support the conviction, noting any weaknesses in the evidence were made known to the jury by the defense. And the panel also upheld his sentence, finding the trial court did not err in its consideration of mitigating factors.

Thus, the appellate court affirmed Davis-Martin’s conviction and sentence in Jabreeh Cash Davis-Martin v. State of Indiana, 71A05-1712-CR-2963.

UE Engineering OPTIONS Camps Accepting Applications

0

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Evansville announces open registration for its 2019 Engineering OPTIONS summer camps.

High School Girls summer career exploration program is a week-long residential opportunity at UE for high school girls currently in grades 9, 10, or 11 who have completed geometry. The program begins Sunday, June 9 and concludes Friday, June 14. Registration deadline is April 1.

Middle School Girls summer career exploration program is a 3 ½ day residential opportunity at UE for middle school girls currently in grades 6, 7, or 8. The program begins Sunday, June 16 and concludes Wednesday, June 19. Registration deadline is April 1.

Middle School Boys summer career exploration program is a week-long day camp opportunity at UE for middle school boys currently in grades 6, 7, or 8 and elementary school boys currently in grade 5. It will be held daily from Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28. Registration deadline is May 1.

Program participants will gain a better understanding of the opportunities available in fields closely related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

ADOPT A PET

0

Pepper is a 2-year-old male cat. He is wonderfully affectionate and gets along fabulously with other cats. (He deserves lots of adjectives like ‘fantastic’ and ‘divine.’) He’s already neutered, microchipped, and ready to go home for $40. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

 

Gina Robinson Ungar Enters Evansville City Council Race

2

Join us today – Monday February 4 – at noon outside the Election Office, Room 214 of the Evansville Civic Center when she files to run for an At-Large seat.

Robinson Ungar recently left her position as Receptionist at the Evansville Housing Authority, having felt the call to serve in elected office to address the most pressing needs of the community she holds dear.

Robinson Ungar, a former dairy farmer, is mother to two elementary aged sons and a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is the Lead Organizer of Our Revolution – Evansville and also volunteers with CAJE and Indivisible. She was a founding member of the statewide progressive group, 92 County Strategy and was selected for the 2017-2018 class of the Emerging Leaders Project of the Indiana Democratic Party.  She graduated from Oberlin College with a B.A. in Sociology and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Service Administration degree at the University of Evansville.

A firm believer in the healing power of kindness, Robinson Ungar will challenge voters to take on the mission to make Evansville a place where families get healthier, safer, and more connected to the community resources that make a difference.

“Strategic investment by the city in affordable housing and in mental health and addiction recovery services will pay off for the entire city in the form of stronger families, safer schools, more productive workers, and more peaceful streets for all of us,” Robinson Ungar said. “We know that good jobs, sound infrastructure and great parks and culture are essential to a well-managed city, but to attract and retain professional families, Evansville must continue to strive for the welcoming inclusiveness embodied in the ‘e is for Everyone’ campaign. Rich, poor, or in-between, newcomer or Evansville native, our human lives are precious and need kindness and connection. That is the vision of compassionate stewardship that drives me, knowing that as City Councilwoman I can ensure that taxpayer dollars are wisely allocated to improve quality of life for the entire community.”

 

For more information, media may contact Edie Hardcastle, vice-chair of the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party, at (812) 550-3812, or vanderburghdemocrats1@gmail.com.

Gov. Holcomb: Indiana Maintains AAA Ratings from Credit Agencies

0

Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that Indiana has maintained its AAA credit ratings from all three credit agencies: Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings.

“These ratings are evident of Indiana’s consistent fiscal integrity, and the hallmark indicator of being good stewards of Hoosier tax dollars,” Holcomb said. “Maintaining our AAA credit ratings, having a balanced budget and continuing to have strong reserves are all key to keeping our economy growing.”

The credit agencies cited Indiana’s “active budget management, with practices that have been consistently applied to maintain sound reserve levels, including the administration’s willingness to use its power to align appropriations with conservative revenue estimates and implement a lower cost structure,” (S&P) and the state’s strong fiscal governance that “affords the state significant flexibility to be able to successfully weather future economic downturns,” (Moody’s) as reasons for affirming their AAA credit ratings.

Credit ratings reflect how responsibly the state manages debt and are a factor in determining the state’s interest rates. Since 2010, Indiana has held AAA ratings from all three agencies, the highest rating assigned by the independent agencies. Only 12 states hold a AAA rating from all three agencies.

Art Exhibit “Celebrating Life” on Display at UE

0

“Celebrating Life,” an exhibit by Cynthia Watson, visiting artist, will be on display at the University of Evansville’s Krannert Gallery in the Krannert Hall of Art and Music from February 18-March 21. On Thursday, February 21, there will be a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the gallery. These events are free and open to the public.

Watson attended the John Herron School of Art and Design from 1980-1982, and has studied under several nationally well-known artists during her career as an artist. An award-winning artist, her work has been displayed in many locations, including the Evansville Museum, the Women’s Institute, Deaconess Gateway, and the Audubon Museum. Watson lives in Evansville, Indiana, and teaches art to children and adults.

Watson’s expertise is mixed media, oil, watercolor, and acrylics, focusing on portraits, landscapes, wildlife, and abstracts. Her inspiration comes from within, evoking emotion, and further capturing interest through her choice of color. She is included in public and private collections, nationally and internationally, has won numerous awards for her art, and continues to exhibit locally. Watson’s studio is located at 401 SE Sixth Street, Suite 211, in Evansville, Indiana. She is available by appointment. Her art can also be viewed at Inman’s Frame Shop, Stac Gallery, and Facebook.

For more information, contact the UE Art Department of Art at 812-488-2043, email art@evansville.edu or visit the gallery’s Facebook page.

1...3,6373,6383,639...7,213Page 3,638 of 7,213