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Playoff Pass and Picnic specials available now

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With the Evansville Otters heading into the final weekend of the Frontier League regular season tied for first place in the West Division, Playoff Pass and Picnic specials are still available to purchase for potential postseason games at Bosse Field.
With the purchase of a $10 Playoff Pass, fans can receive general admission seating to every postseason game at Bosse Field. If the Otters miss the postseason, then fans will receive four flex tickets for the 2019 season.
Fans can purchase a Playoff Pass by calling 812-435-8686 or email boxoffice@evansvilleotters.com.
The Playoff Picnic special is also available for every postseason game at Bosse Field. With the purchase of a $10 Playoff Picnic ticket, fans can get an all-you-can-eat buffet for a playoff game. The Playoff Picnic does not include a general admission ticket as a general admission ticket must be purchased separately. If the Otters miss the postseason, then fans will receive a refund for a Playoff Picnic purchase.
Fans can purchase a Playoff Picnic by calling 812-435-8686 or email zurbina@evansvilleotters.com at least 24 hours in advance.
The Frontier League Postseason will begin Tuesday, September 4 with the Frontier League Divisional Series, featuring the two divisional champions and two wild card teams.
If the Otters clinch a playoff spot as a wild card team, they will host the first two games in a best-of-five series Tuesday, Sept. 4 and Wednesday, Sept. 5 in their FLDS matchup from Bosse Field.
If the Otters win the West Division, they will host the final three games in their FLDS matchup Friday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept 9 from Bosse Field.
The Frontier League Championship Series will also be a best-of-five series, starting Tuesday, September 11.
Postseason scenarios are to be determined as the Otters look to clinch a postseason berth this weekend.
The Otters are looking forward to having fans join the affordable, family fun this season at historic Bosse Field.

Art in the City 2018

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Art in the City
The Arts Council’s first exhibit at 212 Main Street!
***PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE CALENDAR***
Art in the City is the annual opportunity for Arts Council artist members to display one piece in a professional gallery setting without artwork being juried into the exhibit. The best part is that entry is FREE for members! Not a member yet? Click here for information on how to pay your annual dues.
The deadline to return the pre-registration form is Monday, September 17th, by 4 pm. You can find that form and the guidelines for the exhibit in the prospectus by clicking the button below. If you have any questions, you can email Andrea at andrea.adams@artswin.org.
Please note the dates have changed on the calendar of the Art in the City exhibit. Also note that drop off will be at our new location, 212 Main Street, in Downtown Evansville.

Volleyball splits in first day of Hall of Fame City Challenge

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University of Southern Indiana Volleyball opened play in the Hall of Fame City Challenge on Friday at Malone University.

The Screaming Eagles went 1-1 on the day, dropping their opening match to Malone before taking down Daemen College in straight sets.

Juniors Elexis Coleman (Joliet, Illinois) and Mikaila Humphrey (Floyd Knobs, Indiana) tied for the lead among Eagles in kills (16).

Sophomore Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) and senior Erika Peoples (Bloomington, Illinois) combined for 58 assists.

Match 1: Malone 3, USI 0

  • Humphrey was among the USI leaders in three categories against the Pioneers, posting the only service ace of the match, seven digs (second) and four kills (third).
  • Junior Amanda Jung (Belleville, Illinois) and sophomore Alyssa Yochum (Columbia, Illinois) tied for the lead in kills with six each.
  • The Eagles had an uncharacteristic match on offense for the first road match of the 2018 season, posting an attack percentage of .039 in the effort.

Match 2: USI 3, Daemen 0

  • USI took control of its second match of the day against the Wildcats. The latest lead change of any set came after a 16-16 tie in the first. USI finished strong, jumping out to a 13-4 lead in the final frame.
  • Coleman led the Eagles in kills (13) and blocks (6) in the nightcap.
  • Cepciky and Peoples combined for 37 assists against Daemen, with 24 and 13 respectively.

Notes

  • Cepicky tallied 36 assists on Friday for a season total of 167.
  • USI stiffled Daemen’s attack, posting seven blocks to none, holding their opponent to a .171 attack percentage.
  • Coleman widened her team-lead in kills after posting 16 on Friday for a total of 55 through six matches.
  • Six Eagles posted five or more digs in a match. Senior Haley Limper (Springfield, Illinois) led the day with 27, followed by junior Lizzy Gardner (Lafayette, Indiana) with 14.

Next Up
USI returns to the court at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow to face Seton Hill University, followed by Notre Dame College at 5 p.m. to conclude competition in the Hall of Fame City Challenge.

Eagles lose tough battle to open 2018, 2-0

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The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team lost a hard fought battle to open the 2018 campaign, falling with Walsh University, 2-0, Friday evening at Strassweg Field.

USI and Walsh battled up-and-down the field and finished first 45 minutes in a 0-0 draw. The Cavaliers has the better chances, leading 5-2 in shots and 3-0 in shots on-goal.

Both teams continued to fight for position and momentum through the first 6:20 of the second half before a 40 minute lightning delay forced the teams off the field. The stalemate continued after the weather cleared and until the 76:36 mark when the Cavaliers took a 1-0 lead.

Walsh would seal USI’s fate 11 minutes later when the Cavaliers converted for a second time in the half and give the match its 2-0 final score.

USI senior goalkeeper Emily Hopkins (Greenfield, Indiana) was strong in goal for the Eagles, taking the loss despite making five saves. The Eagles as a team were only outshot, 11-10, for the match.

USI hits the road for the next three contest, starting with a visit to NCAA Division I Xavier University Sunday in Cincinnati, Ohio for a noon (CDT) match. The Eagles complete their first road trip of the year with a visit to Hammond, Indiana, to play a neutral-site match with Northern Michigan University September 6 at 4 p.m. (CDT) and a road game versus Purdue University Northwest September 8 at 11:30 a.m. (CDT).

Xavier is off to a 1-4 record to start the 2018 campaign and has lost its last four after falling to West Virginia University, 3-0, Thursday evening. The Musketeers’ lone victory came in their season opener, a 2-1 win over the University of Toledo.

Sobriety Checkpoint Results for Friday, August 31, 2018

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The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, August 31, 2018 near the intersection of Washington Avenue and S. St. James Boulevard. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department participated. A total of 38 vehicles were diverted from Washington Avenue into the checkpoint.

The checkpoint ran from 11:00pm to 2:00am. One motorist was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated after entering the checkpoint. Another motorist was cited for Possession of Marijuana and released. Another motorist was released after being cited for Never Receiving a License and Improper Use of a Transport License Plate. A total of eight (8) traffic citations were issued, including two (2) for Violation of a Learner Permit. A 13-year-old juvenile driving a vehicle without permission was stopped after trying to avoid the checkpoint by driving the wrong way on S. St. James Blvd. The juvenile was released to a guardian and will be referred to Youth Resources Vanderburgh County Teen Court.

Motorists who had not been drinking and in possession of a valid license were back on the road in less than 90 seconds. Motorists who had been drinking were checked for signs of impairment and given the option to find alternate transportation if their breath alcohol content approached the legal limit.

Funding for local sobriety checkpoint operations is provided by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) through a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA).

Previously: Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for this Weekend

ARRESTED: 

Christopher Charles Wischer (pictured above), 47, of Newburgh. Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated .15 BAC or More as a Class A Misdemeanor

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

“READERS FORUM” SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

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Airport Authority Names Nate Hahn New Director

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Airport Authority Names Nate Hahn New Director

AUGUST 31ST, 2018 Tyrone MORRIS EVANSVILLE, Indiana

The Evansville Vanderburgh Airport Authority Board of Directors have appointed a new airport executive director.

Effective January 1st, 2019 Nate Hahn will replace Doug Joest. December 31st, Joest will be stepping down after eight years.

Joest began his career at EVV as a finance manager in 2007 and was later named executive director in 2010. During his tenure, he is credited for many milestone airport improvements.

Joest played a key role in securing funding from the state’s Regional Cities as part of a $20 million terminal renovations project.

Engelbrecht said the board of directors has been working with Joest and Hahn on a succession plan in anticipation of Joest’s retirement.

Hahn is a graduate of Purdue University’s aviation program. The Indiana native started his career Midland, Texas, before joining EVV in 2011.

HydroFest Kicks Off In Evansville

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HydroFest Kicks Off In Evansville

HydroFest is kicking off for Labor Day weekend. For its second year, preparations are well underway.

The “Roar on the River” is playing host to the American Power Boat Association’s Eastern Divisional Championships.

“We have about 60 boats this year and that makes for a lot of action because they will each race two different times tomorrow and two different times on Sunday,” says Randy Lientz, HydroFest race director.

Crews worked to prepare their hydroplanes and tested them on the Ohio River.

“The Ohio River is perfect water for racing right now,” says Lientz. “The weather is perfect for racing.”

HydroFest teams came out from both near and far.

“We have people from the state of Washington, the state of California, the state of Florida, New Jersey and Maryland, and even Quebec, Canada,” says Lientz. “So it’s truly a North American event.”

One team came out to prepare their boat which was a former winner.

“Today was just doing some testing and trying to dial some stuff in. So, we’re really concerned by Sunday afternoon that everything is absolutely perfect,” says Scott Pierce, HydroFest participant. “It ran pretty well earlier so we’re feeling pretty confident.”

Lientz says the safety of all involved this weekend is his number one priority.

“Safety for all of the participants, all of the spectators, all of the workers, all of the race teams,” says Lientz.

After each day awards will be presented to the winning team, but for some racers, the love of racing hydroplanes is what keeps them coming back.

“For me, the die is cast. There is no other alternative,” says Pierce. “I’m a racer and that’s what I do.”

Gates will open to the public tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. Admission is ten dollars and children 12 and younger are free.

2017 Winners Continue To Test Their Product In Local Markets

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The University of Southern Indiana is now accepting applications for the 2018 Eagle Innovation Business Model Competition (BIZCOM). Applications are open to the public, the USI community and students of all interests and will be accepted until Saturday, September 15.

BIZCOM is a business-model competition designed to solicit innovative business ideas and connect those ideas to teams, mentors and resources to develop the business model. Each BIZCOM team must consist of at least one USI student.

As a result of the 2017 competition, winners Dana Tang ’17, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from USI, and local entrepreneurs Edgar Hilton and Jenn Moorhead founded their app, JimBot which is now being tested in new markets.

“We created an app that will allow gym members to make teams so they can compete, meet and chat with other members who have similar interests, such as a running team,” said Tang. “The app also allows members to check attendance within the gym.”

“Working with Dana has been a complete pleasure! I’m ashamed to say that my first impression of Dana was that she was a shy and quiet college kid,” said Hilton. “But not much later I found out how truly off the mark I was. Even at an early stage, I learned Dana is one of those rare individuals who observe, calculate and take action.”

Unique business ideas are encouraged, as BIZCOM is a great way for students to showcase their knowledge while connecting with people in the community. Students who may not have an idea but wish to contribute to a team are also encouraged to apply.

“I would definitely recommend this to other students of any major!” said Tang. “The experience taught me about business, opened many doors of opportunity and gave me many great mentors.”

BIZCOM semi-finals will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, October 19 in the USI Performance Center. Finals will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, November 2 in the USI Griffin Center.

BIZCOM is one piece of a series of initiatives designed to inspire and cultivate innovation both on campus and in southwest Indiana. Participants in BIZCOM will have the opportunity to advance their potential business through USI’s programs such as the Eagle Innovation Accelerator and APPCOM, during the academic year.

“We participated in APPCOM in 2016 and then joined BIZCOM in 2017,” said Tang. “APPCOM really helped us work on our pitch and app idea, so that we were more prepared for the BIZCOM competition.”

Together, the Eagle Innovation programs give USI students, faculty and the community a platform to launch new ventures capable of growing the local economy and providing exciting opportunities for USI graduates.

For more information about BIZCOM and to apply visit USI.edu/BIZCOM or email Josh McWilliams, technology commercialization coordinator, at jdmcwilla@usi.edu.

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