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USI starts GLVC final four play Friday GLVC Championship match Sunday

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The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team starts Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament final four action Friday when it takes on Rockhurst University at the Woehrle Athletic Complex in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Third-seeded USI (12-5-2) and seventh-seeded Rockhurst  (10-7-1) will kick off the first semifinal match at 5 p.m. (CDT).

The second GLVC semifinal match features top-seeded Truman State University (14-3-1) versus fifth-seeded Bellarmine University (10-5-3) at 7:30 p.m. (CDT). The GLVC Tournament winner receives the conference’s automatic qualifier to the NCAA II Tournament.

Ticket prices for the GLVC Tournament semifinals and championship match are $15 for an All-tournament Pass; $10 for adults; $5 for students (w/college ID), $5 for seniors (65 and older); and $5 for youths (6-years and older). Children under five are admitted free of charge. For more information about the GLVC and the conference tournaments, visit GLVCSports.com.

Week 10 Eagle Notes: 

GLVC Final Four: The Screaming Eagles have reached the GLVC final four for the first time since 1999 and fourth time overall (1997, 1998, 1999, 2018).

First round victory: USI picked up the first round victory in the GLVC Tournament by defeating Maryville University, 2-0, Sunday at Strassweg Field. Sophomore forward Maggie Winter propelled the Eagles to victory with a pair of second half goals.

Eagles on a roll: The Eagles have been on a roll in October, winning eight of nine matches and seven-straight victories. The seven-straight victories tied a program record that was set by the NCAA II Elite Eight team in 1998.

Hopkins climbs in USI record book: USI senior goalkeeper Emily Hopkins is climbing the Eagles’ all-time ranking for shutouts, moving to third all-time with 19.3 shutouts in three-plus seasons. She also ranks third all-time in saves (286) and is currently third in goals against average (1.18 through October 28). Hopkins has seven shutouts, 95 saves and a 1.00 GAA this fall.

Winter holds the lead in scoring: Sophomore forward Maggie Winter holds the Eagles’ lead in scoring with 17 points on six goals and five assists. Junior forward Emilie Blomenkamp, sophomore midfielder Rachel Gray; sophomore forward Taylor McCormick and sophomore defender Madelyne Juenger are tied for second with eight points each. Juenger has the team lead in assists with six.

Schoenstein in his third year: USI Head Coach Eric Schoenstein is in his third season as the head coach of the Eagles, producing a 29-19-8 mark and the first GLVC regular season crown.

USI vs. Rockhurst: USI narrowed the gap with a 2-0 win over the Hawks on October 19, but Rockhurst leads the all-time series with the Eagles, 12-2-0, dating back to 2005.

USI vs. Truman State: USI trails the all-time series to Truman State, 8-2-1, after falling to the Bulldogs, 2-0, in Kirksville, Missouri, in September.

USI vs. Bellarmine: The Knights lead the Eagles all-time, 13-7-5, after USI defeated Bellarmine in September 2-0. The two goals by USI in the regular season victory was the first by either team since 2015 after three-straight 0-0 double-overtime ties between the Eagles and the Knights.

USI vs. GLVC Field in 2018: USI is 2-1 against the GLVC Tournament semifinal field. The Eagles defeated Bellarmine and Rockhurst, 2-0, but lost to Truman State, 2-0.

USI in the GLVC Tournament: The Eagles are making their 11th appearance in the GLVC Tournament and are in search of their first conference tournament title in program history. USI, 4-12 all-time in the conference tournament, is looking to advance to the GLVC Tournament championship game for the second time in program history (first appearance in the finals was in 1998).

Juvenile in custody for making online threats directed at Good Shepard Catholic School

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Evansville Police have taken a Good Shepard Catholic School student into custody after he made threats to shoot people at the school.
Police were notified of the threats on Monday night and the suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday morning. The investigation is ongoing.
Evansville Police are again reminding people that all threats will be taken seriously and those who make them will be charged to the fullest extent of the law.

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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“IS IT TRUE” OCTOBER 30, 2018

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

IS IT  TRUE the 2017 SBOA Audit Report has just been posted on the SBOA website! …the audit shows that the City has been operating in the red 10 months of the year audited?  …soon as we can link it to the City-County Observer we shall post it on our site for your reading pleasure?  …it looks like our prediction that this audit will be interesting is correct?

IS IT TRUE the Rotary Club will be hosting a Prosecutorial candidate forum today at noon in the Walnut A and B at the Tropicana Executive Conference Center?  …following introductory remarks by the Prosecutorial candidates, there will be a question and answer session, led by the mediator Nick Wideman from the University of Southern Indiana?  …we have just been informed that Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Nick Hermann may not attend this event but his political opponent Stan Levco will?  …we also been told that Mr. Hermann Chief Deputy Gary Schutte will speak on Mr. Hermann behalf at this important political forum if Mr. Hermann can’t attend?

IS IT TRUE it looks like the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor race is turning out to be one heck of a political barn burner? …we are being told by those in the know that this race is to close to call?

IS IT TRUE could a political solicitation by an employee of the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor office on behalf of Nick Hermann during normal working hours would be considered to be a violation of the Hatch Act? …it’s been alleged that passive aggressive insinuations directed at fellow employees not willing to “volunteer” to help with a political campaign that their jobs may be in jeopardy could also violate the Hatch Act? …we been told that the person doing the solicitation walked around with a clipboard asking for names of campaign volunteers? …that employees request to investigate this situation have not been successful and that investigation of this matter, has not been opened? …..the City-County Observer respectfully request that the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Nick Hermann look into the above allegations to determine if they have any validity?

IS IT TRUE  that last year the newly appointed Executive Director of ECHO Housing told City Council he did an extensive search to locate a list of current ECHO Board of Directors members but couldn’t find any? …at a recent City Council, the Executive Director of ECHO Housing announced that they have appointed a new Board member but failed to give his name? …can anyone help us to identify the newly appointed members of the ECHO Housing Board Of Directors?

IS IT TRUE that the Honorable Vanderburgh County Circuit Court Judge for Vanderburgh County David D. Kiely is running unopposed for re-election?  …we feel that he should be unopposed because he has done an outstanding job as the Circuit Court Judge for Vanderburgh County?  …we recommend that you give him a complimentary vote on election day?

IS IT TRUE that the following Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judges are also running for re-election as unopposed candidates?  …they are the Honorable-Margaret Lloyd (Chief Judge), Honorable-Brett Neimeier, Honorable Robert J. Tornatta, and the Honorable Wayne S. Trockman? …although they are running unopposed for re-election we urge you to give them a complimentary vote by pulling their lever because they are doing a great job for the citizens of this community?

IS IT TRUE that the Jacksonville Icemen (formerly the Evansville Icemen) are the only undefeated team in their conference at 5 and 0 and are ranked third (3rd) out of 27 teams in attendance in the ECHL.? …we send the Jacksonville Icemen owner Ron Geary big congrats?  …it looks like the City of Evansville made a major mistake when that forced the Evansville Icemen to move to Jacksonville, Fla?

IS IT TRUE that Indiana is one step closer to legalizing another form of gambling?

An interim study committee at the General Assembly recently voted 9-0 to recommend lawmakers approve sports gambling?   …this proposal will be considered when the legislature meets in January?  …if sports gambling passes in Indiana it was have a major negative impact on Ellis Park in Henderson, Ky?

IS IT TRUE that all good things must come to an end and it is becoming increasingly possible that the current embodiment of Thunder on Ohio was known as Thunderfest may be on its last stand due to financial shortfalls relative to the cost to put this festival on?…after two years with the weather this year being the absolute best that it could be it is still expected that the revenue fell well short of the cost?…this time it is the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau that is going to be left holding the bag with what could end up to be well into six figures of losses?…hanging onto an outdated event that has now broken the financial back of at least 3 organizations is irrational and it is time to bite the bullet and kiss the thunder boats goodbye for the last time?

IS IT TRUE we are told that many patrons of Ellis Park are disappointed that the current owners of Ellis Park (Saratoga Gaming of New York) haven’t invested money to professionally pave and stripe the main parking lot, install proper exterior security lighting and signage, install a first-class exterior digital (on-premise sign) located next to the highway?

Today’s “Readers Polls” question is: If the election was held today for the Knight Township Trustee who would you vote for?

FOOTNOTES: Our Publisher is now quieting resting at home and is beginning to show some positive progress. We would also like to thank the many people for the get well cards, phone calls, personal visits and prayers on behalf of Ron.  It looks like your support is helping him turn the corner.

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Just IN: Link To 2017 SBOA Audit Of The City Of Evansville

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Attached below is the link of the 2017 SBOA Audit of the City Of Evansville. The audit shows that the City has been operating in the red 10 months of the year audited?

It looks like our prediction that this audit will be interesting read is correct?

https://secure.in.gov/apps/sboa/audit-reports/#/

Trial Date Set For Suit Alleging Coerced Confessions

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Trial Date Set For Suit Alleging Coerced Confessions

OCTOBER 29TH, 2018 TYRONE MORRIS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

A lawsuit involving three teenagers who accuse Evansville police of violating their constitutional rights is headed to trial.

Back in January, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals found there was enough evidence to warrant a civil trial in the suit filed on behalf of William, Deadra, and Andrea Hurt and their mother but the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case.

The teens’ lawsuit alleges Evansville police threatened them and fed them facts to coerce confessions in the 2012 killing of 54-year-old Marcus Golike.

The case is set to go to trial in September 2019.

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National Group In Indiana To Mobilize Minority Voters

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National Group In Indiana To Mobilize Minority Voters

October 29, 2018 

By Dionte Coleman
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—A national progressive organization has come to Indiana to mobilize black and other minority voters to cast their ballots on Nov. 6 and to stay involved beyond 2018.

Arianne Shropshire, executive director of BlackPAC, was in Indianapolis Monday to work with local activists to turn out the vote for Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly, a Democrat facing a tough election challenge from Republican Mike Braun.

 

BlackPAC was founded in 2016 by Shropshire to work with activists in black communities across the country to encourage people to vote and continue to participate in issues ranging from the justice system’s treatment of minorities to voter suppression.

In Indiana, she is working with Robin Winston, former chair of the state Democratic Party and his Progressive Thought Matters organization.

BlackPAC is investing $2 million in Indiana, with about half supporting Donnelly, and is working with local organizations to knock on 300,000 doors across the state to encourage voter turnout. Their total budget for the 2018 election is about $14 million, with other money going to support Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill in Missouri as well as candidates in Virginia, Georgia, and Florida, she said.

“Our priority is the Senate for a whole host of reasons, but not the least of which is that we’re deeply concerned about the courts and the reshaping of the courts, Supreme Courts certainly, but the federal bench in general. So, the race here (Indiana) becomes really important in that mix,” Shropshire said.

Donnelly cast a vote against Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court last month. Kavanaugh, who had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman while in college, was approved in a controversial and mostly party-line vote.

Shropshire, who is originally from Seattle, said that voters need to be educated about the importance of the mid-term elections. Turnout in non-presidential election years drops by 15 to 20 percent, she said, a decline she is hoping to help reverse this year.

In talking to black voters across the country, Shropshire said that some common themes emerge, starting with jobs, the economy and wages.

“We did some polling a couple months ago to try to understand how black voters were weighting issues, what were the most important issues, and you have this narrative in the country about the economy improving and getting better, but that just does not ring true for a significant percentage of black voters,” Shropshire said.

Communities of color are also concerned about the quality and affordability of education, access to health care and the racism that persists across the state, particularly in rural areas, she said.

“I think one of the things that’s clear for me is how what happens here in Indiana is so connected to everything that is happening across the country,” Shropshire said.

She got her start as a community organizer in Los Angeles following the fires and protests in the aftermath of the Rodney King case. King had been beaten by white police officers who were subsequently acquitted of all charges. Shropshire has continued her work through labor, community, faith and economic justice campaigns in New York City, and advises labor unions, grassroots organizations, and political donors.

FOOTNOTE: Dionte Coleman is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

March of Dimes Receives $95K Donation

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March of Dimes Receives $95K Donation

OCTOBER 29TH, 2018 TYRONE MORRIS INDIANA

The March of Dimes is on a mission to help all moms reach full term and to find a way to prevent and eventually end premature birth.

Monday, the organization was on the receiving end of a $95,779 grant from Anthem Blue Cross and
Blue Shield Foundation.

The money will help the March of Dimes expand access to prenatal care and to provide vital resources to expectant moms.

Premature birth is the largest contributor to infant death in the U.S., and pregnancy-related death has more than doubled over the past 25 years.

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AG Curtis Hill To Discuss Expansion Of Drug Abuse Program Aimed At Teens

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Attorney General Curtis Hill will host a press conference on the first day of his office’s 9th Annual Drug Abuse Symposium to discuss the expansion of an innovative digital curriculum for high school students that informs them about the safe use of prescription drugs and ways to avoid the risks of substance abuse.

Details are as follows:

WHO: Attorney General Curtis Hill; Maddy Murphy, EVERFI; Kevin Thompson, Walmart; Stephanie Long, North Central Health System; possible school representative

WHAT: Press conference to discuss the expansion of an innovative digital curriculum for high school students that informs them about the safe use of prescription drugs and ways to avoid the risks of substance abuse.

WHEN: 12:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2018

WHERE: Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Convention Center, 13700 Conference Center Drive South, Noblesville, Indiana.

Note: Media should use the hotel’s conference center entrance (south side of building, east end). Upon entering the building, check in at the registration table. Media are encouraged to stay for a 1:30 p.m. keynote address, “Federal Law Enforcement’s Response to Opioids,” by U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Greg Westfall.

As a courtesy, please email Deputy Communications Director Bill McCleery at bill.mccleery@atg.in.gov if you plan to attend the press conference.

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