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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
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Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Ball State University Board of Trustees, Judicial Nominating Commission
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced two reappointments to the Board of Trustees for Ball State University as well as a new appointment to the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission.
Ball State University Board of Trustees
- Rick Hall (Carmel), partner with Barnes & Thornburg LLP, will continue his service on the board. Hall was first appointed to the board in 2007 and has served as chair since 2014. His new term will expire Dec. 31, 2022.
- R. Wayne Estopinal (Jeffersonville), president of TEG Architects, will continue his service on the board, following his nomination by the Ball State University Alumni Council. Estopinal has served since 2011, and his new term will expire Dec. 31, 2022.
Judicial Nominating Commission
- Julie Griffith (Carmel), executive vice president for strategy, partnerships and outreach for the Indiana Innovation Institute, will join the commission, succeeding Lynette Long at the conclusion of her term. Members of the commission cannot serve consecutive terms, and Long has served since 2016. Griffith’s term will expire Dec. 31, 2021.
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Madison is a 5-year-old female cat. She previously lived with another cat and did just fine, along with children as young as 1 year old. She was surrendered because her family was moving. Her adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay, microchip, and much more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for details!
Applications Now Open for Summer Health Science Institute
Medicine is one of the fastest growing and most in-demand careers today. This summer, high school students from across the Tri-State area have the opportunity to participate in the 29th annual Health Science Institute (HSI), a rigorous two-week program for students interested in exploring healthcare careers sponsored by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation and Deaconess.
HSI allows current sophomores and juniors to experience first hand the wonders of medicine and will give them insight into a variety of medical careers. During the two weeks, students will be housed on Deaconess’ campus and will interact with more than 100 health professionals, participate in 12 clinical rotations (including surgery and trauma) and explore Deaconess facilities and local universities.
Students interested in applying must be a current sophomore or junior in a Southwestern Indiana high school or home school in Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, or Warrick counties and have at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2019.
EPD makes two arrests in November 21st shooting
Evansville Police have arrested two people in connection with the November 21st shooting that injured a 15 year old.
The shooting happened during a drug deal in the area of Englewood and Jackson around 1:00pm. The 15 year old victim was shot in the face. An adult relative who was present at the scene drove the victim to a local hospital for treatment. The victim is expected to survive.
During the investigation, police determined that Kenneth Fitzgerald drove the 15 year old to the scene with the intent on selling marijuana to two people.
During the drug deal, KYAVION BROWN (16) and TERRY ADAMS Jr (18) tried to rob Fitzgerald and the teen. During the robbery, BROWN shot the teen in the face.
BROWN and ADAMS fled the scene, but were located by members of the EPD VIPER Unit on Monday night. Both were taken into custody without incident. ADAMS was in possession of a handgun when he was taken into custody.
BROWN and ADAMS are both ch arged with Attempted Murder and Armed Robbery in the November 21st incident. BROWN has been charged as an adult.
ADAMS is also charged with Possession of a Handgun without a Permit following his Monday night arrest.
Fitzgerald was arrested and charged with Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury and Dealing Marijuana.