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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
No. 3/14 Hoosiers Earn Split with No. 4/2 Michigan
The No. 3/14 Indiana University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams earned a split with No. 4/2 Michigan on Thursday afternoon at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center in Bloomington, Ind.
The No. 3 Indiana men’s team (6-0) defeated No. 4 Michigan (5-1), 173.5-126.5. The No. 14 IU women’s squad (2-3-1) fought hard against the No. 2 Wolverines (6-0), but fell 172-128. The win for the Hoosier men marked the team’s 28th-straight dual-meet victory.
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HOOSIER WINNERS
MEN
Zach Apple – 100 freestyle (43.58), 400 freestyle relay (2:55.33)
Bruno Blaskovic – 200 medley relay (1:26.87), 400 freestyle relay (2:55.33)
Andrew Capobianco – 3-meter dive (486.00)
James Connor – 1-meter dive (409.80)
Gabriel Fantoni – 200 medley relay (1:26.87), 100 backstroke (46.51), 200 backstroke (1:45.44)
Ian Finnerty – 200 medley relay (1:26.87), 100 breaststroke (53.25)
Jack Franzman – 400 freestyle relay (2:55.33)
Vini Lanza – 200 medley relay (1:26.87)
Mohamed Samy – 200 freestyle (1:35.24), 400 freestyle relay (2:55.33)
WOMEN
Laurel Eiber – 200 medley relay (1:38.83)
Lilly King – 200 medley relay (1:38.83), 100 breaststroke (59.62), 200 breaststroke (2:11.57)
Shelby Koontz – 200 medley relay (1:38.83)
Bailey Kovac – 200 backstroke (1:58.16)
Jessica Parratto – 3-meter dive (362.25), 1-meter dive (328.58)
Morgan Scott – 200 medley relay (1:38.83)
NOTABLES
- The Hoosier men’s team extended its dual-meet winning streak to 28 meets. IU’s last loss in a dual meet came on Jan. 16, 2016 against Michigan.
- The victory for IU men is the team’s fifth over a top-25 opponent this season and the third against a top-10 squad – No. 1 Texas, No. 4 Michigan and No. 8 Florida.
- IU’s James Connor won his eighth event of the season, taking first in the men’s 1-meter. Connor has won eight of the nine events he’s entered this year.
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NCAA CUTS
A: None.
B: Mohamed Samy (200 free), Gabriel Fantoni (100 back), Lilly King (100 breast), Noelle Peplowski (100 breast, 1:01.10), Ian Finnerty (100 breast), Zach Apple (100 free), Lilly King (200 breast), Noelle Peplowski (200 breast, 2:12.70), Laura Morley (200 breast, 2:12.97), Ian Finnerty (200 breast, 1:56.23), Ian Finnerty (200 IM, 1:45.56).
NCAA ZONES QUALIFYING SCORES
Women’s 1-Meter: Jessica Parratto
Men’s 1-Meter: James Connor, Andrew Capobianco (400.13), Cole VanDevender (317.48), Mory Gould (300.38)
Women’s 3-Meter: Jessica Parratto, Alyssa Wang (291.53), Taylor Carter (288.15)
Men’s 3-Meter: Andrew Capobianco, James Connor (463.43), Mory Gould (356.70), Cole VanDevender (345.75)
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Political strategist, author Donna Brazile to keynote USI’s largest ever MLK Luncheon
WHO: Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee and New York Times best-selling author. Brazile was the first African American woman to serve as the manager of a major party presidential campaign when she served in Vice President Al Gore’s campaign in 2000. O, The Oprah Magazine chose Brazile as one of its 20 “remarkable visionaries†for the magazine’s first-ever O Power List. In addition, she has been named among the 100 Most Powerful Women by Washingtonian magazine, Top 50 Women in America by Essence magazine and has received the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s highest award for political achievement.
WHAT: USI’s largest ever Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon, sponsored by the USI Foundation and the USI Multicultural Center. This year’s event has drawn nearly 500 participants, making it the largest in the event’s 24-year history. The event will include remarks from USI president Dr. Ronald Rochon, performances by the USI Designed by Grace Gospel Choir and the Children’s Center for Dance Education, and a keynote address by Brazile. Following the luncheon, Brazile will hold a book signing and a question-and-answer session for attendees.
WHEN: 11 a.m. Monday, January 21 – A book signing and Q&A session will follow. Three books will be available for purchase at the event through the USI Campus Store.
WHERE: Carter Hall, located in University Center West. A map of campus that includes University Center and all parking lots can be found at USI.edu/map. Additional overflow seating will be located in University Center East.
PARKING: A limited amount of media parking will be available in Lot N on a first come first served basis.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Brazile will address the media at 10:40 a.m. in University Center room 226, located next Carter Hall. Please contact Ben Luttrull, media relations specialist, at 812-461-5259 or bluttrull@usi.edu if you plan to attend.
KEYNOTE RECORDING: Out of respect for the speaker, all media will be limited to two (2) minutes of recording time for the keynote address. All other events are free and open for recording and rebroadcast. Still photography is welcome at any time.
PARKING SHUTTLE: Shuttle service will be available from Lot C and Lot I to the University Center.
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AG Curtis Hill helps implement Jail Chemical Addiction Program in Montgomery County
Attorney General Curtis Hill today announced that Montgomery County will receive a $43,000 grant from the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association for the purpose of starting a Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP). The award is made possible through seed funding from the Office of the Attorney General.
“Offenders in our jails and prisons need meaningful opportunities to turn their lives around and break the cycles that lead them repeatedly into criminal behavior,†Attorney General Hill said. “JCAP programs are excellent examples of such opportunities. For criminal offenders with addiction problems, incarceration can be a godsend if it helps put them on the road to recovery. The key is connecting them with quality long-term treatment programs that begin during incarceration and continue upon their release.â€
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will administer the program in partnership with Valley Oaks Health, which is providing a therapist, Sheriff Ryan Needham said.
“Law enforcement officers see firsthand the massive damage caused by drug addiction in our community,†Sheriff Needham said. “Addiction follows people into and out of jail, and if we can use jail time to help offenders truly break the cycle of chemical dependency and destructive habits, then they and the whole community will be better for it.â€
Montgomery County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Andrew Salter anticipates positive outcomes from implementing a JCAP program.
“As prosecutors in Montgomery County, we see many of the same individuals in court time and again,†he said. “One of the common threads with repeat offenders is the abuse of substances – either alcohol or controlled substances. Substance issues are a common strand not only in drug and alcohol offenses but with property crimes committed in order to obtain funds to procure controlled substances. This office is hopeful that the new JCAP program facilitated at the Montgomery County Jail can assist offenders in addressing substance abuse issues while they await disposition of their criminal cases within the Montgomery County Jail.â€
Judge Heather Barajas described JCAP as a significant step forward.
“Most of the inmates in our local jail have addiction issues, even if their current charges are not directly drug-related,†she said. “Many of these people want to get into recovery but don’t know how to get started. It only makes sense that we give them the opportunity to use the time while they are incarcerated to start working on recovery. This program will provide that opportunity in a highly-structured, closely-monitored program where they will be segregated from the general jail population. They will not receive any guarantee on the outcome of their case for participating in the program, but their transition to the next phase of their recovery should be smoother, thereby increasing the potential success rate.â€
Crouch announces 19 rural communities to receive $10M
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch along with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that 19 rural communities received more than $10.8 million in federal grant funding.
“It is important we are recognizing the impact rural communities have on our economic future. We must continue to ensure they are working to complete much needed projects,†Crouch said. “There are several rounds of federal funding being awarded throughout the state over the course of a year. We are making an impact on how rural Indiana is transforming their quality of place for their residents.â€
The state of Indiana distributes Community Development Block Grant funds to rural communities to assist units of local government with various community projects like: improving infrastructure, downtown revitalization, public facilities improvements and economic development.
“These funds will bring valuable, much-needed infrastructure improvements, upgrades and resources needed in our rural communities,†said Jodi Golden, Executive Director of OCRA. “Residents of rural Indiana will see an impact to their quality of life, health and safety once these projects are completed.â€
The first round of the 2019 CDBG program begins on March 25 with proposals due on May 3, 2019 at 4:00 p.m., ET. Final applications due June 28 at 4:00 p.m., ET.
For more information about these programs, contact Eric Ogle, CDBG Program Director.
The Main Street Revitalization Program encourages rural communities to focus on long-term community development efforts. Eligible applicants had a designated active Indiana Main Street group in their community and the project must be a part of the Main Street’s overall strategy. Main Street Revitalization Program projects include streetscapes, facade renovations and downtown infrastructure rehabilitation.
The City of Brazil is awarded $461,491 for downtown façade improvements. This project includes enhancing the facades of seven significant historic buildings along with rehabilitating masonry and limestone, installation of metal coping, wood cornices and the restoration of historic doors and windows.
The City of Rochester is awarded $600,000 for downtown façade improvements. This project includes the facades of 10 buildings and consist of demolition of non-original alterations, and restorations of historic structural features such as storefronts, signage and cornices.
The City of Seymour is awarded $590,000 for a streetscape project. This project will improve an area around One Chamber Square and consist of enhancing the sidewalks and curbing, upgrading the lighting and electrical services and creating an community space that includes seating and interactive features such as an outdoor musical play installation and large exploration boulders.
The goals of the Public Facilities Program are to improve the quality of place, to generate jobs and spur economic revitalization through improving community facilities or historic preservation projects. Eligible community facilities include community centers, daycares, libraries, museums, senior centers and performance spaces.
Decatur County is awarded $441,509 to renovate a building to be a Children’s Advocacy Center. The project will include the acquisition of a building and renovations to create a child-friendly environment for child abuse investigations and victim support services.
The Town of Holton is awarded $500,000 for the construction of a new 6,400 square foot fire station with four truck bays.
The City of Lawrenceburg is awarded $279,760 for community center improvements. The project will replace the entire HVAC system including the existing rooftop units, ducts and controls.
The Town of Otterbein is awarded $500,000 to construct a 5,209 square foot community center with more than 2,200 square feet dedicated to a be a meeting space.
Scott County is awarded $500,000 to renovate a building into a medical facility. The project includes acquisition of a building and renovations that will enhance infectious disease services and general medical treatment to low-to-moderate income people within the county.
The Stormwater Improvement Program strives to reduce flooding, to cut stormwater treatment and energy costs, to protect rivers, lakes and vital landscape, and to generate jobs and spur economic revitalization. Types of activities that are eligible for this grant funding include stormwater improvements as well as demolition and/or clearance.
The City of Montpelier is awarded $600,000 for stormwater system improvements. This project constructs a new dedicated stormwater outflow to the Salamonie River and separates the current combined sewer system to create dedicated stormwater lines.
The goals of the Wastewater Drinking Water Program are to protect the health and environment, reduce utility rates for low-to-moderate income communities and improve rural infrastructure to enable long-term economic growth. Eligible Wastewater Drinking Water Program projects include many aspects of wastewater improvements and drinking water system improvements.
The City of Austin is awarded $550,000 for wastewater system improvements. The project will increase the capacity of a lift station, improve a number of elements at the treatment plant and build a phosphorus chemical facility.
The Town of Clay City is awarded $700,000 for wastewater system improvements. The project will rehabilitate four lift stations and make improvements to sewer lines.
The City of Columbia City is awarded $700,000 for wastewater system improvements. This project will complete the city’s long term environmental control plan.
Fayette County is awarded $550,000 for drinking water system improvements. This project will extend distribution lines, replace an elevated water storage tank and construct an addition to the water treatment plant.
The Town of Glenwood is awarded $600,000 for drinking water system improvements. This project will construct a new control building and a new well, along with equipment upgrades.
The City of Knox is awarded $700,000 for wastewater system improvements. This project will replace the mechanical screening and grit removal equipment, construct a new pre-treatment building and make improvements to the plant force main and gravity sewer.
The Town of Lizton is awarded $700,000 for drinking water system improvements. This project will install a new drinking water distribution system throughout the town and connect to the clean water supply.
The Town of Medaryville is awarded $600,000 for drinking water system improvements. This project will construct a new water tower.
The Town of Saint Paul is awarded $600,000 for wastewater system improvements. This project includes lift station improvements, replaces or rehabilitates sewer lines, separate combined sewers and improves the current lagoons.
The Town of Williamsport is awarded $700,000 for wastewater system improvements. This project will rehabilitate four areas of the collection system, and make improvements to the treatment facility.
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Evansville Couple Arrested for Burglarizing North Side Home
- Shortly before midday on January 15th, 2019 Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Green River Estates subdivision by a neighbor who had observed two unfamiliar individuals walking around a vacant property. While on the way to the scene deputies were able to confirm with the property owner that the home was not for sale and that no one had permission to be on the premises.
A deputy arrived and found signs of forced entry into the residence. As the deputy kept the house under surveillance until back-up could arrive, two individuals exited the house and both were detained for questioning. Michael Hutchison and Shanna Oler provided conflicting and changing versions in their reasoning for being inside of the residence. According to the probable cause affidavit the stories ranged from rescuing an injured person, inspecting the residence for purchase, and using the property as a haven for sexual intercourse. During the investigation deputies located an itemized list of targeted items within the residence which investigators believed Hutchison and Oler intended to steal.
Michael Hutchison and Shanna Oler were arrested and charged with burglary with the intent to commit theft and for unlawful residential entry. Oler was also charged with illegal possession of a prescription narcotic. Both were housed within the Vanderburgh County Jail without bond until their initial court appearance.
Arrested: Michael Hutchison (imaged above left), 47, and Shanna Oler (imaged above right), 36, both of Evansville, IN are being held in the Vanderburgh Couny Jail without bond.
Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.-END-