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Otters Release 2019 Regular Season Schedule

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The Evansville Otters will open their 25th season when they host the Southern Illinois Miners at Bosse Field on May 10, kicking off the 2019 Frontier League regular season for both teams.
The Frontier League released the schedule for its 27th season, featuring ten organizations playing a 96-game schedule.
Three games will start the season on Thursday, May 9 as the 2018 champion Joliet Slammers will host the Windy City Thunderbolts, the River City Rascals will welcome the Washington Wild Things in a battle of 2018 division winners, and the Florence Freedom will host the Lake Erie Crushers. The remaining six teams will open the season on May 10.
For a second consecutive season, the Otters will begin the regular season at Bosse Field. The Otters will host rival Southern Illinois for a three-game series. Evansville went 7-5 against Southern Illinois during the 2018 season, including a 6-0 record at home.
The Frontier League will feature 10 teams in 2019 for the first time since 2006, following the departure of the Normal Cornbelters and the Traverse City Beach Bums to pursue other opportunities.
Each divisional alignment will remain the same minus Normal in the West Division and Traverse City in the East Division.
Teams will play each of their divisional opponents 12 times, along with 12 games against one club from the other division. The remaining four teams in interdivision play will face off nine times with one team hosting six of the nine games and going on the road to the opposing club for the other three games.
The Otters will matchup with the Lake Erie Crushers for 12 games in interdivision play, playing six games at Bosse Field and six at Lake Erie. Evansville will play the remaining four teams in the East Division nine games each, including six games on the road and three at home against the Joliet Slammers and the Washington Wild Things while having six games at home and three on the road against the Windy City Thunderbolts and the Schaumburg Boomers.
Evansville is scheduled for nine weekend home series at Bosse Field in 2019 and the franchise will be celebrating its 25th season and the 104th anniversary of Bosse Field.
The Otters will host the defending league champion Joliet Slammers July 16-18 and the defending West Division winner River City Rascals June 28-30 and Aug. 13-15.
Other highlights from the Otters 2019 schedule include the opening of the club’s road schedule May 14-16 at Windy City and a nine-game road trip May 31-June 9 at the Florence Freedom, Joliet Slammers and the Schaumburg Boomers.
The 2019 All-Star Break will be July 8-11. It has not yet been announced where the All-Star festivities will be hosted.
Evansville’s final regular season homestand will be Aug. 23-29 against the Florence Freedom and the Gateway Grizzlies before the Otters travel to Southern Illinois Aug. 30-Sept. 1 to conclude the regular season.
The postseason format will remain the same as 2018 with two division winners and two wild card teams, regardless of division, advancing to the postseason.
The 2019 postseason will begin on Sept. 3 with the Frontier League Division Series and conclude with a potential Game 5 of the Championship Series scheduled for Sept. 16.

Former Prosecutor Stan Levco Weighs In On Roy Bebout’s Criminal History

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Former Prosecutor Stan Levco Weighs In On Roy Bebout’s Criminal History

OCTOBER 16TH, 2018 MEGAN DIVENTI EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

46-year-old Roy Bebout was arrested Friday afternoon after attempting to kidnap a teenage girl in the 200 Block of North Main Street Friday evening.

Evansville police say she was near the IGA store when Bebout approached her with a gun and put her in handcuffs. She used pepper spray and was able to get away.

Police say they were able to track down Bebout because he left his phone at the scene. This case is a close reflection to one from 1998 when a Vanderburgh County teen says she was Bebout’s victim.

“I remember the case well,” says Stan Levco, former Vanderburgh County prosecutor. “It was really, he had abducted a young lady here and had taken her to Posey County and it was really, all rapes are aggravated, but this one was particularly so. It was at gunpoint and was a pretty brutal case.”

Former Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Stan Levco presided over the case against Bebout 20 years ago. A jury found him guilty of kidnapping and criminal deviate conduct.

“I remember capturing him was interesting in that the victim had given a composite drawing of him that was so accurate that one of the police officers from one of the counties recognized him even though I don’t think he had a prior record,” says Levco.

Bebout was sentenced to 45 years in prison. According to the Indiana Department of Corrections, he served 18 and half years and was released in September of 2016. Bebout was still on probation for another case out of Marion County when authorities arrested him in Gibson County Friday.

“This is an individual that is offense was three hours North of here that put him in prison, he gets out, they send him back down to Southwest Indiana, he doesn’t even live in Evansville, but this is where he chooses to find a victim,” says Sgt. Jason Cullum, Evansville Police Department. “So it’s very frustrating and we understand that.”

“He may not have served all of his sentence, which then would be 50 percent but today it would be 75 percent,” says Levco. “Under the new law, if he would’ve been convicted and given this amount of time, he would’ve had 33 years instead of 22 and a half. So he would still be in jail.”

Bebout is being held in the Vanderburgh County Jail without bond. His six felony charges include attempted rape, kidnapping, strangulation, and criminal confinement. An initial hearing date has not been set yet.

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U.S. Supreme Court Asked To Review Abortion Law Signed By Pence

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U.S. Supreme Court Asked To Review Abortion Law Signed By Pence

IL for www.theindianalawyer.com

Indiana is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments over a law that bars women from having an abortion based on gender, race or disability. The law was signed in 2016 when Vice President Mike Pence was Indiana governor.

But federal courts have blocked it, saying it violates a woman’s right to end her pregnancy. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in April struck down Indiana House Enrolled Act 1337 in a 2-1 decision. The case is Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, Inc., et al., v. Commissioner of the Indiana State Department of Health, et al., 17-3163.

Attorney General Curtis Hill on Friday asked the Supreme Court to take the case. He acknowledged a right to abortion but says it’s “not a right to decide which child to bear.”

Ken Falk of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana said Indiana’s petition is an attempt to infringe on the right to abortion.

The law also requires abortion providers to dispose of aborted fetuses in the same way as human remains. That section also was blocked.

 DRZHIVEGAS RETURNS TO CELEBRATE ONE YEAR OF LAND-BASED GAMING!

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 DRZHIVEGAS RETURNS TO CELEBRATE ONE YEAR OF LAND-BASED GAMING!

VIVA DRZHIVEGAS!  On October 20, 2018, Tropicana Evansville’s new land-based casino will be one year old.  To help celebrate this milestone, the band that opened the 421 Casino Lounge is returning!  Performing over 200 energized shows per year, DRZHIVEGAS dazzles crowds.  This weekend, DRZHIVEGAS will be captivating audiences once again at Tropicana Evansville’s 421 Casino Lounge!

Frankie Muriel, the group’s charismatic leader, describes their performances as “in your face, fierce, rock meets dance club funk.  I like the kind of music that makes people feel alive, sexy and unable to sit still,” Muriel explains.

DRZHIVEGAS segues easily from today’s sounds like “Moves Like Jagger” and “Rollin’ In The Deep” to yesterday’s “Jump,” “Let’s Dance” and the Stones’ “Brown Sugar.”

See DRZHIVEGAS at 421 Casino Lounge on Friday, October 19 from 7PM-12AM and on Saturday, October 20 from 7PM-10: 30 PM.  Arrive early!  No admission fee, just a two-drink minimum for a night of fun!

Then on Saturday, DJ Dadi revs up his turntables of fire with an electrified mix to keep the dance party sizzling from 11PM-2AM.

 

This Week at USI

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Monday, October 15 – Friday, October 19

College of Liberal Arts faculty to showcase research and creative work

The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts will host the first Faculty Research and Creativity Showcase from October 15-19 in the Ruth M. Kleymeyer Hall of Presidents located on the fourth floor of the David L. Rice Library on the USI campus. Read More

 

7 p.m. Thursday, October 18

Keach Hagey to present on media, journalism career at USI

The University of Southern Indiana will host a presentation by Evansville native and acclaimed journalist Keach Hagey at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 18 in Carter Hall located in University Center West. Hagey’s presentation, “Covering the Content King,” will discuss Viacom chairman and media mogul Sumner Redstone, the intersection of private lives and public markets in family-controlled corporate media, and her journalism career. Read More

 

 

STUDENT EVENTS

A collection of events on campus and in the community sponsored by USI student organizations

can be found on the USI events calendar by clicking here.

 

9 a.m. Thursday, October 25

Best-selling finance expert Chris Hogan to present at USI

Chris Hogan, best-selling author of Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age. It’s a Financial Number, will present “Your Financial Decisions Today Will Determine Your Financial Future” at 9 a.m. Thursday, October 25 in Mitchell Auditorium located in the Health Professions Center on the University of Southern Indiana campus. Hogan’s presentation is free and open to students and the public. Read More

 

11 a.m. Saturday, October 27

5th annual Global Crossroads festival to celebrate unique cultures in tristate

 

The University of Southern Indiana and Historic New Harmony present the 5th annual Global Crossroads Multicultural Festival, highlighting diverse cultures living in southern Indiana. The festival is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 27 in New Harmony, Indiana. A free shuttle will be available for anyone interested in attending the event. Shuttles will depart from the Orr Center on USI’s campus and will arrive at the Ribeyre Gymnasium in New Harmony. Free parking is available on campus. Read More

 

Saturday, November 3

Registration now open for the 17th annual Norwegian Foot March

Registration is now open for the 17th annual University of Southern Indiana Norwegian Foot March on Saturday, November 3. The march, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line in under four and a half hours. ROTC cadets, soldiers and veterans, as well as civilians, may register individually or as part of a four-member team. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Early registration is recommended, as the event sells out quickly. ROTC cadets from any school can register for $25 and all other participants can register for $45. Registration will close on October 15 or when the event is full at 500 participants. The Norwegian Foot March is sponsored by USI’s Student Veteran Association. Proceeds from the foot march enhance the training of the students in the USI ROTC Program. Funds are used to cover costs associated with training, travel, team development and additional equipment. Read More

 

Applications available today through December 7, 2018

USI SeaPerch Sponsorship

The University of Southern Indiana’s Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education and the SwISTEM Resource Center are offering a SeaPerch Sponsorship Program for up to ten (10) SeaPerch teams. Schools and organizations in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky that are facing financial hardship in purchasing materials to participate in the SeaPerch Program are encouraged to apply.  This program will supply one SeaPerch kit per team ($179) and a USI Regional SeaPerch Challenge registration fee waiver ($50). Priority will be given to new SeaPerch coaches/teams but that should not keep seasoned teams from applying.  Teams must commit to competition in the 2019 USI SeaPerch Challenge.  The deadline to apply is December 7, 2018.  Awardees will be notified on December 14, 2018.  Click here for a link to the application form. More information about the SeaPerch Program can be found at SeaPerch.or

Congressman Todd Rokita Delivers Hurricane Michael Relief to Florida

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On Monday morning, Congressman Todd Rokita was at the Hendricks County Airport to pack up and fly supplies to Florida for those affected by Hurricane Michael. Rokita filled the plane with necessities such as diapers, water, food, tarp, and bleach to be given to those most affected. Rokita arrived in Florida this afternoon and delivered the aid.

Rokita arrived in Florida and delivered supplies for those affected

 

Steve Martin & Martin Short – Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t

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TICKETS GO ON SALE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
AT 10AM! 
Here’s the show you’ve been waiting for – Steve Martin and Martin Short “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t” is coming to Evansville’s Aiken Theatre on March 8th at 8:00pm. Tickets are $212, $127, $90 and go on-sale October 19.

Steve Martin is one of the most acclaimed and beloved talents in entertainment. His work has earned numerous honors including an Academy Award, five Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, the Mark Twain Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors.

Martin Short is a beloved comedian and actor, whose career spans television, film and theater. Since his breakout performances on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Short has become a household name with roles in several feature films.

Watch for your exclusive password, as a
“Keep Me Posted Insiders Club Member,
to get your tickets before they go on sale!

Purchase tickets online at ticketmaster,com,
1-800-745-3000 or at our Box Office.

WILD WEEK ON WALL STREET

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Evansville’s Closed Harrison College Assets To Be Auctioned

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Evansville’s Closed Harrison College Assets To Be Auctioned

Over the next month, Indianapolis-based Key Auctioneers is auctioning all the assets for nine Harrison College campuses, including the Evansville, IN campus, after the college closed its doors abruptly in mid-September.
 
Key Auctioneers will auction, the Evansville college’s assets in an online auction set to start ending on Tuesday, October 23 starting at 10 AM. The Evansville campus auctions include extensive selections of medical, veterinary and office/IT equipment.
 
At Evansville, the medical equipment being auctioned includes several hospital beds, Lifeform Simulators, microscopes and lots of medical supplies.
 
The veterinary equipment includes a range of animal cages for large and small animals, Shor-line surgical table and light, x-ray system, Animal training mannequins and other supplies, and a wide range of surgical tools & supplies.
 
The office and IT equipment include desktop computers, laptops, office desks, chairs, cubicles, break room and reception furnishings, file cabinets & more.
 
The Evansville online auctions have already begun, and bidding will continue through Tuesday, October 23 at live.keyauctioneers.com.
 
The other campuses to be auctioned will be:
 
–    Columbus, IN [Oct. 18; Medical Equipment & Office/IT Equipment]
–    Anderson [Oct. 18; Medical Equipment & Office/IT Equipment]
–    Columbus, OH [Oct.23; Medical Equipment & Office/IT Equipment]
–    Lafayette [Oct. 25; Medical Equipment & Office/IT Equipment]
–    Terre Haute [Oct. 25; Medical Equipment & Office/IT Equipment]
–    Downtown Indianapolis [Oct. 30; Medical Equipment & Office/IT Equipment]
–    Morrisville, NC (The Chef’s Academy) [Oct. 30; Medical Equipment & Office/IT Equipment]
 
The complete information for each auction, along with photos of the items, will be available on Key Auctioneers’ website: keyauctioneers.com.
 
For more information about the auctions, contact Jonathan Baker at bakersoldit@yahoo.com or 812.491.6247.
 
 

Hangers, EVSC Clothing Resource to Host Celebration

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Wednesday, October 17
1:00 p.m.
Hangers is located on the backside of the Academy of Innovative Studies Campus (entrance off Wedeking Ave.)
Hangers will host a celebration with State Farm. State Farm announced $25,000 to benefit Hangers last week.  The October 17th celebration includes a check presentation and local State Farm representatives.

$25,000 to Benefit Hangers from State Farm Grant

The EVSC Foundation is pleased to announce an award of $25,000 from State Farm’s Neighborhood Assist program to benefit Hangers, a clothing resource that provides clothing and hygiene supplies for nearly 2,500 EVSC students every year. The grant, currently in its seventh year, inspires and empowers people to turn caring into doing.

To receive the grant, the EVSC Foundation first had to submit a grant proposal which was selected as a finalist out of thousands of nationwide submissions. Once a finalist, the EVSC Foundation competed against 199 other finalists to receive the highest number of votes. The public could vote 10 times a day, every day for 10 days for their favorite charitable cause.

“Hundreds of supporters voted, shared social media posts, and cheered for Hangers to win,” said Maureen Barton, EVSC Foundation executive director. “When you witness students saying, ‘Everything I own is in this bag.’ or ‘may I take another toothbrush for my sister because we share?’ the cause speaks for itself and the community responded.”

The $25,000 grant allows Hangers to purchase additional clothing and supplies for students, helping to ensure all students have the necessary clothing and supplies to be successful in school whether they are experiencing a short-term transition, house fire, poverty, or affected by homelessness.

“At any given time, any one of us may need a helping hand and that is what Hangers does,” said Dave Schutte, director of Hangers. “State Farm and our community’s support positions us to act as a valuable resource for EVSC students and families.”

According to Barton, the impact of Hangers goes beyond the student—it reaches families, volunteers, team members, local businesses, and the EVSC family. Hangers helps reduce barriers so students can focus on what is important…their education.”

Hangers accepts new and gently-used clothing and financial contributions. Hangers also offers volunteer opportunities and tours for organizations looking to support students. Hangers is located at the EVSC’s Academy for Innovative Studies, 2319 Stringtown Road (entrance off Wedeking Avenue) and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. for donation drop-offs.

“This grant is truly a reflection of our great school corporation and community,” Barton said. “The outpouring support affirms that Hangers is truly making a difference in the lives of students. We would like to extend a big ‘Thank You’ to State Farm, our community and the EVSC family for their amazing support,” said Barton.

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