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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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TODAY August 27
TODAY August 27
TODAY August 27
PHONE Banking for Hardcastle
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
UNOE CANDIDATE FORUM
6:00 PM Coordinated Campaign HQ
6:30
5:30
6:30 PM
Location
2425 Fares, across from Diamond Lanes Suite 201
Room 301 CIVIC CENTER
CK NEWSOME
SUPPORT YOUR CANDIDATES
THURSDAY
August 30
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FRIDAY August 31
SATURDAY Sept 1
SUNDAY Sept 2
MONDAY SEPT 3
VCDP TRUMP PROTEST
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BEYOND COAL PROTEST
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Evansville HYDRO FEST
130th Tri-State Labor Day Celebration
5:30 PM to 7:30PM
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5:00 PM
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Time TBA
All CANDIDATES bring handouts and ALL volunteers needed to help get the word out!
9:00AM ParadeTime
Booneville
Across from ONEP, on Locust between Locust and MLK Blvd
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Four Freedoms
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Democrat Tent
at the corner of Main and Riverside near Grandstand
Come down and help our Candidates
TUESDAY Sept 4
PHONE BANKING for DEMOCRATS
and
CANVASING for DEMOCRATS
12: noon to 3:00 PM
4:00PM t0 8:00 PM
3:30PM to 7: pm
Coordinated Campaign HQ 2425 Fares, across from Diamond Lanes call Wilma Gold Jones 734 216 4468
FRIDAY Sept 7
Hatfield for Commissioner Golf Outing
12:noon lunch
1:00PM tee off
Helfrich Hills Golf Course contact: hayfieldf4commissioner@gmail.com
SATURDAY Sept 8
October 1 thru 6
October 29
Family Day in the Park
West Side Fall Festival
Last day of Voters Registration
10:00AM Civic Center Parking lot
Visit the Young Democrat Booth
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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.

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

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

AUGUST 25TH, 2018 JOJO GENTRY EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, SPORTS

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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Governor’s School Safety Report Calls For More Mental Health Resources

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Governor’s School Safety Report Calls For More Mental Health Resources

August 27, 2018  

Staff Report
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—Gov. Eric Holcomb has released a study on school safety that recommends regular active shooting drills and boosting mental health spending to identify troubled students and enhance services available.

“Ensuring every one of our students has a safe place to learn and grow is of the utmost importance,” Holcomb said in a statement when he released the report Friday. “This assessment is an important step toward helping our schools be better prepared for the unknown.”

The report, prepared over the past several months in the aftermath of the Parkland, Florida, and Noblesville shootings, has 18 recommendations organized around mental health services, tools and training, and policy changes.

Holcomb said he will immediately take steps to implement some of the recommendations:

  • The Department of Homeland Security will start the process to create an Indiana school safety hub that will put all resources in a single online location for schools and parents. The safety hub would include mass notification capabilities and virtual training resources.
  • The state police will set up and develop an anonymous tip line so individuals can anonymously report crimes, suspicious or drug activities, acts of violence or anything else that might pose a threat to a school.
  • The integrate public safety commission will develop a self-evaluation tool so they know whether their communication systems are effective.
  • The state budget agency will determine how much the recommendations will cost and how they can be funded, whether through existing programs or other local, state or federal resources.

In addition to active shooter drills in schools and enhancing mental health services, the report also recommended:

  • Increasing funding flexibility for local law enforcement presence in schools;
  • Identifying and implementing a universal mental health screening tool for schools to use;
  • And creating funding flexibility for school safety grants.

Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, Sen. Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, who is president pro tem-elect of the Senate, and House Minority Leader Terry Goodin, D-Austin, all expressed their willingness to work with the governor on measures to improve school safety.

A team of state leaders and subject matter experts from across the state conducted in-person and phone interviews, online surveys, and community forums to gather feedback for the report. More than 400 responses were collected from school administrators, educators, first responders, public safety officials and others.

The report was compiled by a working group formed by Indiana Department of Homeland Security Director Bryan Langley, in conjunction with David Woodward, the Indiana Department of Education’s Director of School Building Physical Security and Safety.

TheStatehouseFile.com is a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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Nominations Now Open for EVSC Hall of Fame

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Know someone who has made a significant difference in his/her community? Nominate that individual for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s 2018 EVSC Hall of Fame, sponsored by the EVSC Foundation.

The EVSC Hall of Fame honors distinguished EVSC alumni who exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and also honors non-EVSC alumni who have made a positive impact on public education in the greater community. The Hall of Fame is intended to inspire EVSC students to seek excellence in their own education and careers and is intended to emphasize the importance of service to the community.

The deadline for accepting nominations for the 2018 Class of the Hall of Fame will be October 1, 2018.  Honorees will be announced in October and a gala ceremony honoring the inductees will take place in March.

Nominations may be made by going to: www.evscschools.com/halloffame and filling out the online nomination form. Individuals also can pick up a form at the EVSC Administration Building, located at 951 Walnut Street. Forms are due by October 1 to the EVSC Foundation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713.

The EVSC Hall of Fame is held biennially. To see a complete list of past recipients, visit www.evscschools.com/halloffame. For questions, please email info@evscfoundation.org or call 812-435-0913.

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