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ORV accident results in fatality (Dubois County)

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Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a Dubois County man who was found dead at the scene of an ORV accident Sunday evening.

Jeremy Terwiske, age 60, of Huntingburg, was operating a Honda Foreman ORV on private property in Huntingburg when the ORV rolled over into a pond.  Terwiske’s ORV pinned him under the water.  He was found by a family member who then called 911.  Terwiske was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dubois County Coroner’s Office.

The initial 911 call was received at 7:57p.m.

Responding agencies included the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, Dubois County Coroner’s Office, Huntingburg Fire Department, Memorial EMS, and Indiana Conservation Officers.

JOHN MCCAIN DEATH

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Otters fall in rubber match to Rascals

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The Evansville Otters could not overcome a slow start as they dropped the series finale to the River City Rascals 9-4 on Sunday afternoon at Bosse Field in front of 1,213 fans.

Zach Lavy brought home the first run of the game in the top of the second inning with an RBI groundout to put the Rascals up 1-0.

River City picked up two more runs in the fifth. Gage West singled home a run and J.D Hearn picked up an RBI with a single of his own.

Braxton Martinez hit a two-run homer in the top of the sixth to put River City ahead 5-0.

The Rascals pulled away with three runs in the seventh. Hearn delivered an RBI double and was followed by Trevor Achenbach who clubbed a two-run homer.

Evansville got on the board in the bottom of the seventh on an RBI groundout from Mike Rizzitello.

River City plated another run in the top of the eighth as Hearn drove in his third run of the game on a fielder’s choice.

The Otters plated two runs in the bottom of the eighth. Carlos Castro doubled home a run and Hunter Cullen laid down an RBI bunt base hit.

The Otters added one more run in the ninth on a Travis Harrison run-scoring double play but ultimately fell 9-4.

Jonny Ortiz collects the win for the Rascals. Ortiz threw 5.1 shutout innings, allowing just three hits and three walks while striking out three.

Randy Wynne takes the loss, his ninth of the season. Wynne tossed six innings, allowing five runs on eight hits while striking out two.

The Otters now hit the road for the final six games of the season. Following an off-day on Monday, the Otters will be back in action at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday at GCS

DEMOCRATIC CALENDAR

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Crews Working On Water Line Break At ELLIS PARK

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Crews continue to work on the water main break that occurred at Ellis Park late Saturday afternoon and forced the track to close Sunday. The break has disrupted water flow to the grandstand and clubhouse areas.
Ellis Park racing secretary Dan Bork said the stable area has access to water, with water trucks filled from a different pump. That allowed the track surface to be properly watered and maintained for Sunday training and to provide for the horses’ care, he said.
“The leak is being worked on by professional crews,” Bork said. “Hopefully we’ll have a solution by end of the day. The plan is to resume live racing on Friday.”
Simulcast wagering and the historical horse racing gaming operation is closed until further notice, he said.
Ellis Park will provide updates as information becomes available.
Ellis Park has three remaining race dates: Friday Aug. 31, Sunday Sept. 2 and Labor Day, Sept. 3. There is no live racing on Saturday Sept. 1 to accommodate the opening of Kentucky Downs’ race meet.

IS IT TRUE AUGUST 27, 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 last week we were told that the office building that housed the Jacobville Neighborhood Association on North Main Street is now vacant and is on the market to be sold by Woodruff Commercial Realty?  …wasn’t it a couple years ago that the Jacobville Neighborhood Association promoted the $18 million dollar street, bike path and sidewalk renovation project on North Main street?  …didn’t this organization state if the city agrees to do this project it would attract many new businesses to locate on North Main street?  …we wonder where did the Jacobville Neighborhood Association move their office?

IS IT TRUE we are hearing that the Mayor is quietly considering building a new $28 million Aqua Center at Garvin Park?  …we are told that once this facility is built the Mayor may also be entertaining the idea of offering the Evansville YMCA an opportunity to manage this new facility?

IS IT TRUE that “100 Men, Who Cook” raised $226,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville over the weekend? …over 1,000 people attended this annual event that was put on by local chefs, volunteers, donors and supporters attended this worthy community event? …that employees at Old National Bank did a phenomenal job in planning this event?

IS IT TRUE we would like to give five (5) cheers to the “!00 Men, Who Cook” for doing a  phenomenal job in help raising a whopping $226,000 for the young men and women who participate in the character building programs offered by the Evansville Boys and Girls Club of Evansville? … we would like to give special thanks to Boys and Girls Club President, Ben Shoulders, Ron Ryan, Executive Director, and the entire Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors for doing a first-class job in also helping to promote this outstanding community event?

IS IT TRUE we are pleased to hear that the Vanderburgh County Commissioners recently passed a resolution stating they opposed INDOT’s draft of the Lloyd Expressway Corridor Management Plan and the U.S. Highway 41 Corridor Plan?

IS IT TRUE that the Evansville City Council did exactly as the City-County Observer predicted and voted to plunk down $2.7 million taxpayer dollars to move the LST from Marina Pointe to the old casino boat site? …we are surprised that only one (1) City Council member questioned whos going to pay to dismantle the LST dock once the boat leaves Marina Pointe? … we commended Missy Mosby for voting “no” on this issue until someone answers her question concerning the costs in dismantling the old LST boat dock at Marine Pointe?  …as of today, Ms. Mosby hasn’t received an answer to the question concerning whos going to pay to dismantle the LST dock once the boat leaves Marina Pointe?

IS IT TRUE we are told that D’Angelo Tayor will be running as a 2nd Ward candidate in next years Democratic primary? …he recently announced that he will be having a political fundraiser on Sept 1, 2018?

IS IT TRUE we are told that Natalie Robertson Rascher the Director of Talent and Human Resources for the Kemper CPA Group LLP will be running for the 2nd Ward City Council seat as a Republican in next years city election?

IS IT TRUE we are hearing that the current Director of the City of Evansville Buiding Inspector office will be retiring soon and intends to run for the At-Large City Council seat as a Republican?

IS IT TRUE that the Vanderburgh County Democratic party posted the following message on their website today?  …they posted: TRUMP PROTEST.  Be a part of History, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM -North end of the corner of MLK and Locust St, across from the Old National Events Plaza?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel when President Trump endorses Mike Braun for the US Senate it will enhance his chances of being elected?

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA, AUGUST 27, 2018

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CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 27, 2018 at 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDA

 

8-13-2018 Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2018-21 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly known as Alleys Lying in the Block Bound by 2nd, 3rd, Vine and Sycamore Streets Sponsor(s): Robinson Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Mosby 9/10/2018
G-2018-21 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2018-23 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 96 N Barker Avenue Petitioner: Aaron Kendall Owner: 3119 LLC. Requested Change: R2 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: James Morley, Morley Corp.
R-2018-23 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2018-20 An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Public Ways or Public Places within the City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly Known as All that Alley Being Approximately Fourteen (14) Feet in Width and Located South of Washington Street, North of Adams Avenue, East of S. Bedford Avenue and West of S. Grand Avenue, in the City of Evansville, Indiana Sponsor(s): Robinson Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Mosby 8/27/2018
G-2018-20 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2018-14 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver 8/27/2018
F-2018-14 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2018-08 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1118 E. Riverside Drive Petitioner: Jose Carmona Owner: JCM&E Properties, LLC Requested Change: C4 to M1 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Jose Carmona
R-2018-08 Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2018-23 A Resolution Memorializing Matthew Schadler’s 1600 Meter State Championship in Track and Field Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer Notify: Joshua Claybourn, City Council Attorney
C-2018-23 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, September 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
B. CITY BUDGET HEARINGS are scheduled at 3:30 p.m., Monday, August 27 – Thursday August 30 in Room 301.
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

Highland Challenger Baseball Makes Memories at Little League World Series

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Highland Challenger Baseball Makes Memories at Little League World Series

The Highland Challenger League out of Evansville is wrapping up its debut at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.

Sports Anchor/Reporter Nick Ruffolo is out east airing exclusive coverage on-air and online of the team’s adventures.

Some of the players were awake before sunrise Saturday, unable to sleep because of the excitement surrounding the team’s exhibition game against Hazleton Challenger.

Once the game began, there were smiles aplenty from both teams as the players made memories that will last a lifetime.

Highland Challenger returns to the Tri-State Sunday and Nick Ruffolo will have coverage of the team’s homecoming online and on-air during 44News at 9 and 10 p.m.

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