Sandy is a 4-year-old female hound mix. She has been at the VHS since February 2nd, making her the second-longest resident dog. She would love a home of her own soon! Sandy’s adoption fee is $110 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for details!
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This afternoon nearly 600 motorcycles participating in Run for the Wall will be entering our state via I-64 at approximately 2:45 p.m. They are traveling from Ontario, CA, to Washington D.C. This is the organization’s 30th year riding to Washington D.C. Troopers will escort the motorcycles and support vehicles while traveling through Indiana.
The group is expected to arrive at Flying J Truck Stop located on US 41 at Warrenton Road at approximately 3:15 p.m. When the motorcycles approach the area, both north and southbound lanes of US 41 will be shut down at Warrenton Road and just south of I-64 to allow the motorcycles to exit the interstate and to enter the Flying J parking lot safely.
At approximately 4:00 p.m., US 41 southbound at Warrenton Road will be shut down again to allow these motorcycles and support vehicles to enter US 41 and I-64 safely. US 41 northbound will remain open. I-64 eastbound will be shut down just west of US 41 to allow the motorcycles and support vehicles to enter the interstate safely. I-64 westbound will remain open. Â Troopers will once again escort the motorcycles to Corydon, where they will be spending the night.
Important – If you plan to watch the caravan of motorcycles, please ensure you park in a safe location. Parking along the interstate system is not allowed. Many people will be standing on area overpasses to show their support. Please be aware that anything accidently dropped onto the interstate while motorcycles are traveling through may create serious issues.
Motorists should expect brief delays at approximately 3:15 and again at approximately 4:00 p.m.
 Beginning May 14 and continuing through June 11, 2018, the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) will temporarily change the disinfectant used in the water treatment process.  EWSU will be using free chlorine rather than the regularly used disinfectant (chloramine) during this time period. This is the first of two such temporary switchovers, with the second one coming in August. A separate notice for that second switchover will also be issued. Â
Chloramine is a disinfectant used in drinking water to remove bacteria and viruses that can make you sick. It is made up of chlorine and ammonia.  EWSU has used chloramine as the disinfectant in its water treatment process since 1999.
What is Free Chlorine?
Free chlorine is a slightly stronger disinfectant than chloramine, and it is used to remove more resistant bacteria and viruses that may be found in the water distribution system.
Why would the EWSU Convert from Chloramine to Free Chlorine?
This brief, scheduled change in disinfectant is a standard water treatment practice to keep water mains clean and free of potentially harmful bacteria throughout the year. State drinking water guidelines recommend that utilities using chloramine periodically switch to free chlorine for a period of time.  The temporary use of chlorine will ensure that a proper level of disinfectant is maintained throughout the network of water mains and pipes that deliver your drinking water.
Free chlorine is a more aggressive disinfectant than chloramine, and this temporary change in the water treatment process denies bacteria the ability to form resistance to the usual disinfection treatment process. Switching to free chlorine is a proactive step to ensure that we maintain optimal levels of disinfectant in the water distribution system.
As always, the drinking water will be regularly monitored to ensure that the water delivered meets, or is better than, federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards.
Why Does EWSU Use Chloramine Most of the Year?
While chlorine is an effective disinfectant, using chlorine alone creates byproducts that are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  These by-product levels can be significantly and cost-effectively reduced through the use of chloramine. Also, chloramine has less odor (compared to chlorine), and remains in the distribution system longer to more effectively prevent bacterial growth. As such, chloramine is a better long-term choice as a regular disinfectant.
Will I Notice a Difference in My Water?
During this time period, some customers may notice a slight change in the taste or odor of their tap water. Free chlorine may have more of a chemical odor, slightly like that of swimming pool water. Each individual customer has his or her own sensitivity level to the taste and/or odor of free chlorine. Â Many detect no change at all. Â The mild chlorine taste and odor is normal and poses no health risk.
Are Free Chlorine and Chloraminated Water Safe?
Yes, both form chlorine and chloramine are effective and safe for people and animals for drinking, cooking and bathing, as well as watering the garden and all other common uses. Â However, precautions should be taken to remove or neutralize chloramine and free chlorine during the kidney dialysis process, in the preparation of water for fish tanks and ponds, and for businesses requiring highly processed water. Â A de-chlorination procedure optimized for chloramine removal will work equally well with free chlorine.
People and businesses that normally take special precautions to remove chloramine from tap water (such as dialysis centers, medical facilities and aquatic pet owners) should continue to take the same precautions during the temporary switch from chloramine to free chlorine.
Most customers will not need to take any precautions as the water remains safe to drink and is treated according to both state and federal standards.
EWSU is committed to providing high-quality water and related services that meet all regulatory drinking water standards in a manner that prevents pollution, enhances the environment, and promotes sustainability.  If you need further information regarding this change, please contact the Utility at (812) 428-0568. Â
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Taylor Marie Wilkison: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Duane Edward Garry Jr.: Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony)
Stephen Wesley Moore: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Montana Jaminson Pendle: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor)
Mark Alan Cissna: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)
Emanuel Denean Cabell Jr.: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Jason Lamont Wells: Causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II substance in body (Level 6 Felony), Causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony), Driving while suspended (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Harrison High School announced the honorees for the Harrison High School Hall of Fame, Class of 2018. The Harrison Hall of Fame honors distinguished individuals who exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and who have made a positive impact on the greater community. It also emphasizes the importance of service to community and inspires Harrison students to seek excellence in their own education and careers.
Inductees of this year’s Harrison Hall of Fame include Judge Les Shively, Class of 1972; Kendra Colton, Class of 1978; Brigadier General Ondra L. Berry, Class of 1976; and Judge Wayne Trockman, Class of 1977. Colton and Judge Shively will be inducted during Harrison’s Class Day on May 22. Brigadier General Berry and Judge Trockman will be inducted during Harrison’s Commencement on May 23.
“We are so proud to announce the inductees for our Hall of Fame this year,†said Harrison Principal Elizabeth Wells. “The dedication and commitment these individuals have shown to their profession and to our community deserves to be recognized. We are extremely honored and proud  to say that these four individuals are Harrison alumni.â€
In order to be named to the Harrison High School Hall of Fame, individuals must have graduated 10 or more years prior to induction and made a positive impact on the community.
Biographies:
Ondra Berry, Brigadier General of the National Guard in Nevada; vice president of diversity and inclusion development at MGM Resorts International; and co-founder of Guardian Quest, is committed to helping others realize and unleash their hidden potential. Brigadier General Berry remains active in the Evansville community by serving on the board at the University of Evansville.
Honorable Wayne Trockman, judge of the Vanderburgh Superior Court, immersed himself in local community projects and positions as well as the field of law since his graduation from Harrison. He received the Randall T. Shepard Award for his “extraordinary efforts toward making legal services available to persons who otherwise could not afford them.†Wayne implemented the first drug treatment court in Indiana which serves as a role model for the state.
Kendra Colten is an accomplished soprano soloist and voice professor at Oberlin College and Conservatory. She has performed with the Boston, Indianapolis, Houston, San Francisco and National Symphony Orchestras, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra as well as other acclaimed orchestras. When she isn’t performing or recording, she serves as a member of the Oberlin faculty teaching others to perfect their singing and performances.
Honorable Les Shively, judge of the Vanderburgh Superior Court, is highly regarded in our community and legal field statewide. Prior to being appointed to the Vanderburgh Superior Court, Shively was well known as a tenacious, hard working lawyer and for his role on Shively and Shoulders, a local series focusing on current events and public affairs with fellow alum Pat Shoulders. Shively is very active in supporting many community organizations, including Harrison’s own Shepard Law Academy. Judge Shively also serves on the Board of Directors for Youth First and is an adjunct faculty member and former state trustee at Ivy Tech Community College.
The University of Southern Indiana baseball team survived an eighth inning Ohio Dominican University rally, defeating the Panthers, 9-7, in the 2018 NCAA II Midwest Regional championship game at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. USI, the seventh seed, advances with a 36-21 overall record, while Ohio Dominican, the fourth seed, finishes the season 36-17.
With the victory, the Screaming Eagles advance to the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship May 26-June 2 at the USA National Training Center in Cary, North Carolina. USI’s first round opponent will be announced after the championship series is seeded.
The Eagles advance to the NCAA II Baseball Championship series for the fifth time in the history and will be making their fourth trip to the championship series in Cary. USI has won the national championship twice (2010, 2014), finished third once (2007), and tied for fifth once (2016).
USI broke the game open in the middle innings, scoring eight times in the third through fifth innings to build an 8-0 lead. ODU scored five times in the eighth inning to make things interesting, before senior right-hander Kyle Griffin (Morganfield, Kentucky) came out of the bullpen to record the final five outs.
Senior starting pitcher Nick Gobert (Jasper, Indiana) helped himself at the plate to get the scoring started, driving in the game’s first run on a single up the middle. Senior rightfielder Buddy Johnson (Shelbyville, Kentucky) extended the lead to 2-0 with another single, and after a sacrifice fly by senior third baseman Sam Griggs (Evansville, Indiana), junior catcher Logan Brown (Mt. Vernon, Indiana) capped off the inning with an RBI double for a 4-0 Eagles’ lead.
USI would tack on two more runs in the fourth on a bizarre play. With runners on first and second, senior leftfielder Drake McNamara (Mt. Vernon, Indiana) singled to left. Freshman shortstop Ethan Hunter (Terre Haute, Indiana) would score from second easily, while McNamara and junior second baseman Jacob Fleming (Evansville, Indiana) came around to score on a throwing error. However, Fleming’s run didn’t count as he was later declared out on an appeal.
The Eagles added to their lead in the fifth when sophomore leftfielder Spenser Deom (Tell City, Indiana) singled in a run and later scored on a fielder’s choice.
ODU tallied a single run in the sixth on a home run, but Brown answered with a sacrifice fly to extend the lead back to eight.
After a single run in the seventh, the Panthers struck for five runs in the eighth off the USI bullpen for the final, 9-7, tally. For the weekend, Griffin was a force out of the pen, allowing just two runs and four hits in 9.1 innings while striking out 19 and collecting two wins.
Gobert earned the win on the mound, tying a career-high with seven innings pitched. He allowed two runs off six hits and three walks while striking out seven. He was also 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI and two runs scored.
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he has appointed Stefanie Krevda to fill a vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) created by the expiration of Angela Weber’s term.
“Once again, the nominating committee brought me three great candidates to fill this vacancy. After careful consideration, I chose Stefanie Krevda. I know she will be a strong addition to this group,†Gov. Holcomb said.When a vacancy occurs on the IURC, applications are solicited from the public and accepted by a seven member nominating committee. The committee, comprising four legislative and three gubernatorial appointments, screens the applications and conducts interviews that are open to the public. After conducting the public interviews, the nominating committee recommends three candidates to the governor who then names a new member to the commission.
Members of the nominating committee who selected Krevda are Committee Chairman Allen Paul, Mike Micka, Paul Okeson, Bill Davis, Jeb Bardon, Greg Server and Jonathan Little.
For nearly ten years, Krevda has worked in public service and in the non-profit sector. Currently, she serves as the executive director of external affairs at the IURC. Before that, Krevda served as chief of staff and interim director of the State Personnel Department, special assistant to the CEO/president at Lumina Foundation, and a legislative and policy aide for former-Gov. Mitch Daniels.
Krevda earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Purdue University and is a 2014 graduate of the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series.
MAY 21ST, 2018 
JEFF GOLDBERG EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
Metz walked up to the Evansville City Council tonight empty-handed, lacking the audit the city council asked for. He was flanked by Evansville Police’s Assistant Police Chief Chris Pugh who provided a practical explanation.
“There’s no way you can let that audit get turned over: it’s evidence, it’s what we’re basing the entire investigation off of.â€
EPD’s finical crimes unit are investigating this case with the help and guidance of the FBI. Turning over the audit before the investigation concludes could hurt the case, so Metz couldn’t make good on his promise.
This drew the ire of the city council, the members had been expecting at least preliminary results.
With some members of the city council frustrated, Metz had an uphill battle to make sure funds continue to be provided to the nonprofit. He focused a lot on the mission of ECHO Housing: to provide housing, help, and hope for homeless men, women, children, and veterans in our community.
Metz had to explain how the nonprofit would take steps to prevent this from happening again. Metz was able to provide plenty of examples: including a contract with two separate boards that will come up with best accounting practices for ECHO Housing, adding a new bookkeeper, making sure all checks were written have two signatures, a weekly report to the ECHO Housing board of directors, among others.
Metz also let Evansville City Councilmembers know exactly what would happen if funds were to be held off. He says it would mean major programs that both help and serve homeless people and their children would be cut off.
Throughout the proceedings Metz answered tough questions by the city council. It was an open candor that Metz described as a beginning of more transparency. In the end, the city council ended up voting to table the measure for 6 months, with only councilmembers Elpers and Weaver voting nay.
