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VU Track and Field closes out regular season strong at Sycamore Open
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Vincennes University Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams closed out the 2025 Outdoor regular season this past weekend at the 2025 Sycamore Open hosted by Indiana State University in Terre Haute.
VU was looking to get one more good opportunity to add a few more NJCAA National qualifiers for this weekend’s NJCAA Outdoor National Championships.
The Vincennes Men’s sprint crew was led by sophomore Zion Pruitt (Avon, Ind.) who placed second in the 400 meter hurdles with a final time of 54.81 seconds.
The sprint results continued with freshman Karmiel Williams (Jasper, Ind.) taking fourth in the 100 meter dash at 10.98 seconds and 10th in the 200 meters with a time of 22.37 seconds.
Freshman Devin Wilson (Indianapolis, Ind.) joined Williams in the 100 and 200 meter dashes, with Wilson posting times of 11.13 seconds and 22.91 seconds respectively to place sixth and 12th overall.
Freshman Marshawn Bradley (Dyer, Ind.) rounded out the Trailblazers in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.51 seconds to place seventh and freshman Aaden Mapp (Indianapolis, Ind.) placed 14th in the 200 meters with a time of 24.34 seconds.
The Trailblazers then put on a show in the 400 meters, with freshmen Isaiah Ervin (French Lick, Ind.), ArTezz Butler-Sanders (Indianapolis, Ind.) and Kelvin Kipsang (Kapsabet, Kenya) placed one-two-three in their heat, with Ervin placing eighth overall with a time of 50.07 seconds, Butler-Sanders taking ninth at 50.94 seconds and Kipsang placing 10th at 51.15 seconds.
Kipsang also competed in the 800 meters and placed fifth with a time of 1:58.46, while freshman Dakoda Greci (Danville, Ind.) taking 10th in the 800 meters with a time of 2:05.63.
Sophomore Tanner Spence (Carmi, Ill.) led the Trailblazers in the 1500 meters, winning his heat and placing fifth overall with a time of 3:59.01.
Sophomores Caden Hostetler (LaGrange, Ind.) and Nathan Whitehead (Vincennes, Ind.) followed Spence with Hostetler taking 15th in the 1500 at 4:19.18 and Whitehead placing 16th with a final time of 4:20.80.
The VU Men’s Track results on the day were rounded out by the distance team in the 5000 meters led by freshman Lane Connaway (Carmi, Ill.) who placed 12th overall at 16:03.04 and freshman Jeremy Mendez (Velpen, Ind.) taking 15th overall at 16:33.15.
VU was led in the field events by freshman Tremayne Brown (Anderson, Ind.) who picked up the event win in the high jump after clearing a height of 2.05 meters.
Freshman Chase Guthrie (Indianapolis, Ind.) placed third in the triple jump with a distance of 13.23 meters, while freshman Bryce Peak (Brownstown, ind.) placed seventh in the javelin with a best throw of 42.93 meters.
Freshman Cayden Gasser (Delphi, Ind.) had another busy day for the Trailblazers, taking eighth in the javelin with a throw of 36.15 meters and 14th in the shot put and hammer throw with a best throw of 11.25 meters in the shot put and 30.91 meters in the hammer.
The VU Women’s team was led on the day by sophomore Jasmyn Self (Casey, Ill.) who placed seventh in the 800 meters with a time of 2:29.66, followed by freshman Allie Black (Lynn, Ind.) who placed 11th with a time of 2:43.79.
Sophomore Adi Fuller (Evansville, Ind.) and Alexis Hale (Evansville, Ind.) took home eighth and ninth respectively in the 1500 meters, with Fuller crossing the line with a time of 5:12.61 and Hale posting a time of 5:18.04.
Freshman Braylee McKinnon (Linton, Ind.) closed out the Trailblazer results on the weekend by taking 11th in the javelin with a throw of 22.30 meters and 13th in the discus with a best throw of 22.33 meters.
Members of the Trailblazer Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams will now look to carry this momentum into the 2025 NJCAA Division I Outdoor National Championships hosted by Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kan.
The three day event will begin Thursday, May 15 and run through Saturday, May 17.
Virtual Author Talk: Liann Zhang |
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday May 14, 2025
Time: 6 PM
Location: Streaming Online
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
About the Author: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.
The views expressed by presenters are their own and do not constitute an endorsement by Willard Public Library.
To register and secure your spot, please visit: https://loom.ly/NNuJ3XA
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A Walk with Nature: SWIMGA’s Biennial Garden Walk Returns June 21-22
Evansville, IN — The Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association (SWIMGA) invites the public to experience the 12th biennial Garden Walk, taking place Saturday and Sunday, June 21–22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT. This year’s theme, “A Walk with Nature, ” will guide guests through a stunning selection of 14 private and public gardens in Evansville and Newburgh.
With more than 1,000 attendees expected, the Garden Walk offers a rare opportunity to explore gardens of all sizes and styles, each showcasing the creativity, care, and expertise of local gardeners. Guests can stroll at their leisure, speak directly with Master Gardeners, and take home new ideas for their own landscapes.
Tickets are available:
$20 in advance at area retailers including Schnucks, Snow’s Landscape and Nursery, Colonial Garden
Center, SWN Garden Center, and from SWIMGA members.
$22 online at www.swimga.org/product/garden-walk-ticket
$25 on the day of the event at the Display Garden (3501 E. Lloyd Expressway)
Children 12 and under are free.
A beloved tradition in the region, the Garden Walk helps promote gardening education, environmental
stewardship, and community connection. Proceeds support SWIMGA’s year-round educational and beautification efforts across Southwestern Indiana.
Don’t get lapped by Indy 500 scammers, Attorney General Todd Rokita warns
As Hoosiers and out-of-state visitors prepare to spend money on good times at the Indy 500, Attorney General Todd Rokita is waving the caution flag — encouraging fans to beware of con artists.
“Scammers are getting sophisticated enough to trick even veteran track-goers,” Attorney General Rokita said. “All fans should take some basic safeguards before purchasing tickets, paying for parking, or making online reservations.”
Many counterfeit passes and tickets appear to be authentic, but Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) staffers can spot fakes right away. In the past, race fans have made it all the way to the gate before getting turned away for fake parking passes or tickets.
Attorney General Rokita offers the following tips to avoid scams during this year’s race activities:
- Remember that if deals sound too good to be true, they usually are.
- Purchase items directly from IMS whenever possible.
- Consider your source. Know the difference between a professional ticket broker (a legitimate and accredited reseller), a ticket scalper (an unregulated and unlicensed ticket seller), and a scammer selling scam tickets.
- Know the refund policy. You should only purchase tickets from a ticket reseller that provides clear details about the terms of the transaction.
- Use payment methods that come with protection. Always use a credit card so you may have some recourse if the tickets are not as promised.
- Call ahead or confirm hotel reservations directly.
- Check the reviews for the hotel or wherever you’re staying.
- Look for warning signs, like prices that seem a little too low or website addresses that seem odd.
- Get email confirmations for all reservations and tickets.
- Be mindful of QR codes, which can be placed by scammers to enable them to gain access to electronic devices.
- Be wary of online accounts that do not use multi-factor authentication.
Hoosiers are encouraged to contact the Office of the Indiana Attorney General to report any suspected scams or scam attempts. You can file a complaint by visiting indianaconsumer.com or by calling 1-800-382-5516.
Goodwill and Ag-Tech Company, Anu™, Announce New Manufacturing Partnership
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to Begin Manufacturing Seed Pods for Anu
Bloomington, Ind. – On Monday, May 5th, 2025, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and ag-tech company, Anu™, announced a new manufacturing partnership at Goodwill’s Yost Avenue facility in Bloomington, Indiana. Goodwill Commercial Services Manufacturing Division, a division of Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, will begin manufacturing seed pods for Anu’s AI-driven produce growing system. In recognition of this announcement, Indiana Governor, Mike Braun, along with Senator Koch, Senator Yoder, Representative Heston, Representative Mayfield, and Representative Pierce from the Indiana General Assembly, visited with Goodwill and Anu leadership at Goodwill’s Yost facility, taking a tour and learning more about how this new partnership will benefit local communities in Indiana.
Evansville-based Anu is an ag-tech innovator specializing in sustainable, high-efficiency food production systems. As part of their patented Rotary Aeroponics® system, Goodwill Commercial Services will manufacture the compostable Self Nurturing™ Seed Pods for Anu. Goodwill is excited to showcase its proven manufacturing solutions to support Anu’s mission, ensuring the production of high-quality seed pods for the produce system.
“At Anu, our mission is to empower communities to grow Pure Produce®—produce that’s better for people and the planet,” said Scott Massey, Founder & CEO of Anu™. “This partnership with Goodwill marks a giant leap forward in our vision to make Indiana healthy. Goodwill’s ability to supply Anu seed pods is critical—not only to scaling access to Pure Produce, but to advancing health, nutrition sovereignty, and self-sufficiency across our communities. With this collaboration unlocking unrestricted seed pod manufacturing capacity, our ability to nurture both the minds and bodies of future generations is now unlimited.”
“We are proud to partner with Anu, a company whose values and vision align closely with our own,” said Shawn Lange, Vice President of Manufacturing and Contract Services at Goodwill. Combining Anu’s industry-leading technology with Goodwill’s manufacturing solutions, this partnership will advance sustainable practices while empowering individuals with meaningful work opportunities. “This collaboration represents more than a manufacturing partnership; it’s an opportunity to further our sustainable practices while creating meaningful employment for individuals who face barriers to the workforce.”
Goodwill changes lives every day by empowering people to increase their independence and reach their potential through education, health, and employment. Providing opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment, such as a disability, criminal history, or limited education, is central to Goodwill’s mission. This support includes specialized training, mentorship and career coaching, and ongoing support provided by dedicated Goodwill Mission Coaches.
Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana President and CEO, Kent Kramer, is excited for this next chapter at Goodwill Commercial Services. “At Goodwill, we believe in the power of partnerships to drive lasting change,” Kramer said. “Our new partnership with Anu highlights how innovative companies with shared values can come together to create opportunity, not just in the workplace, but across entire communities. We’re honored to work alongside Anu to promote sustainability and to expand access to meaningful employment for those in our community.”
Governor Mike Braun and the members of the Indiana General Assembly visited with Kent Kramer, Eric Schlegel, Goodwill’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Scott Massey as part of this announcement, underscoring the significance of this partnership in building a stronger and healthier Indiana. Governor Braun and General Assembly members had the opportunity to ask questions and see firsthand where manufacturing of the seed pods will take place.
Manufacturing of the seed pods is anticipated to begin in early fall of 2025 at Goodwill Commercial Services’ Yost facility in Bloomington, Indiana.
To learn more about Goodwill Commercial Services, Anu, or this partnership, please contact Dalton Clouse, Marketing and Communications Manager at Goodwill, at dalton.clouse@goodwillindy.org or 317.443.7477.