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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
Thunderbolts Game Preview Information
For the first time in 6 years, playoff hockey returns to Evansville as the Thunderbolts take on the Macon Mayhem on Thursday at 7:15. General admission is free of charge thanks to E is for Everyone. The Thunderbolts have won 3 of their 7 meetings with the Mayhem this season. In the last 4 meeting have gone to overtime. The Bolts have been playing their best hockey of the season down the regular season stretch, going 8-2-2 in their last 12 games. The offense has been led by Nick Lazorko who has 7 goals and 14 points in the 12 game span. The offense of Lazorko along with returning ECHL callups Jackson Leef and Tyler Deresky will be crucial in breaking the Macon defense led by goaltender Charlie Finn, who in 6 games against the Thunderbolts has amassed a .935 save percentage. This all provides an exciting matchup for Evansville as they look to dethrone the defending President’s Cup champions.
Pyle finalizes playoff roster
Jackson Leef returns from ECHL
Evansville, Ind: Evansville Thunderbolts Head Coach Jeff Pyle announced today the team’s playoff roster. Jackson Leef has returned to the Thunderbolts from his stint in the ECHL to max out the SPHL’s 19-player limit.
Leef is returning after playing 44 games with the Brampton Beast, as well as one game with the AHL’s Laval Rocket. The forward tallied 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points with Brampton.
Teams had to finalize their playoff roster today.
# PLAYER POS
- 1 Â Ryan de Melo G
- 2 Â Bo Driscoll D
- 4 Â Robbie Hall D
- 5 Â Brandon Lubin D
- 8 Â Cory Melkert D
- 9  Nick D’Avolio C
- 10 Â Jackson Leef F
- 11 Â Tyler Deresky F
- 16 Â Hunter Stewart F
- 17 Â Mike Fazio LW
- 19 Â Dave Williams LW
- 20 Â Carter Shinkaruk F
- 21 Â John Scorcia C
24 Dylan Clarke F 27 Frank Schumacher D 31 Ian Sylves G 44 Brendan Mitchell D
HT WT NATIONALITY 6-2 185 Canadian
5-9 180 US
5-11 190 US
6-1 205 US
6-4 220 Canadian 5-11 185 US
6-1 195 US
- 6-0 Â 200 US
- 6-1 Â 190 Canadian
- 6-0 Â 185 US
- 6-1 Â 205 Canadian
5-10 185 Canadian 5-9 185 US
6-2 185 Canadian 6-1 195 US
6-1 185 US
6-1 200 Canadian
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USI-Rockhurst Softball DH moved to Friday
Due to rain and thunderstorms in the forecast Saturday, University of Southern Indiana Softball has moved its Great Lakes Valley Conference doubleheader against Rockhurst University to Friday at the USI Softball Field. First pitch is slated for 1 p.m.
The Screaming Eagles (19-16, 8-8 GLVC) also host William Jewell College in a GLVC twinbill Sunday at noon.
Rockhurst enters Friday’s games with a 16-21 overall record and a 10-6 mark in GLVC play; while William Jewell enters the weekend with a 20-16 overall record and a 7-9 mark in league action.
Live Stats and GLVC Sports Network coverage for both doubleheaders can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com; while Sunday’s doubleheader against William Jewell also will be aired on WSWI 95.7 FM.
USI Softball Notes
• Recapping last week. USI Softball began the weekend by dropping both games of a GLVC doubleheader to host Truman State, falling 5-3 in game one and 5-1 in game two. The Eagles rebounded with a doubleheader sweep of Quincy, rallying for a 7-5 win in the opener before holding on for an 8-5 win in the nightcap.
• Eagles go deep. The Eagles hit a combined nine home runs last week, including six in their doubleheader sweep of Quincy. USI, which improved its season total to 24 home runs, scored 15 of its 19 runs last weekend via the long ball.
• Last week’s leaders. Senior third baseman Mena Fulton hit .429 with a double, home run and two RBIs to lead USI at the plate last week, while junior second baseman Claire Johnson hit .417 with three home runs and six RBIs. Sophomore outfielder Allison Schubert hit .357 with three home runs and three RBIs, while sophomore pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt hit .364. Leonhardt, who was 1-1 with a save, racked up 13 strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings of work.
• Season leaders. Schubert leads USI with a .380 batting average and a GLVC-best .778 slugging percentage. She is currently second in the GLVC with 11 home runs and is currently eighth with a team-high 32 RBIs. Johnson is hitting .336 with six triples, four home runs and 18 RBIs, while Leonhardt is 9-8 with a .227 opponent batting average and 117 strikeouts.
• Kunkle closing in on milestone. Head Coach Sue Kunkle is just nine wins shy of becoming the first coach in USI history to reach the 500-win plateau. She is currently 491-354-1 (.581) all-time during her 17-year career at the helm of the Eagles.
• Schubert joins elite club. Schubert is the eighth player in program history to hit 10 or more home runs in a single season. Her 11 home runs in 2018 are currently tied for fifth on USI’s single-season list.
• Hitting streaks. Seven different players have recorded hitting streaks of five games or better for the Eagles in 2018. Fulton, who had a nine-game streak earlier in the year, has the longest current streak at three games; while Johnson’s 11-game hitting streak was the longest of the year.
Jacob’s Village game scheduled for May 4 against Miners
The Evansville Otters and Jacob’s Village announced the continuation of a partnership for the 13th annual exhibition game on May 4 at 6:35 p.m. against the Southern Illinois Miners to benefit Jacob’s Village.
“This event has raised over $180,000 to support Jacob’s Village. Our goal is to hit $200,000 this year,†said Jacob’s Village Development Director Laura Hurt.
The mission of Jacob’s Village is to develop a safe, walk-able neighborhood community where people with disabilities and older adults can find meaningful relationships, housing that is affordable and accessible, and activities that encourage active minds and bodies.
As a part of the benefit, the Otters will host a “Diamond Dash” sponsored by Tracy Zeller Jewelry. The dash will give every woman over the age of 18 an opportunity to go onto the field to a player, but only a selected 25 tickets will have the chance during the game to dash for a $1,000 Tracy Zeller Jewelry shopping spree.
The game will also include free popcorn (while supplies last), door prizes, clowns and more.
“We would like to invite all of the Evansville community to come out Friday, May 4, to enjoy exciting Otters’ baseball, the $1,000 Diamond Dash, and to support a great cause. It’s really a fun night,†said Hurt.
Tickets for this year’s game may be purchased at all G.D. Ritzy’s locations, Bosse Field and Jacob’s Village beginning Friday. The Bosse Field box office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit their website at www.jacobsvillage.org.
Opening Night is May 11 when the Otters open the regular season at Bosse Field against the Washington Wild Things at 6:35 p.m.
The Otters are looking forward to having fans join the affordable, family-fun this season at historic Bosse Field.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions. Season tickets, group outing packages, and single game tickets are on sale now for the 2018 season.
Single game tickets can be purchased online at evansvilleotters.com, by phone at 812-435-8686, or at the Bosse Field box office. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Otters play all home games at historic Bosse Field, located at 23 Don Mattingly Way in Evansville, Ind. Stay up-to-date with the Evansville Otters by visiting evansvilleotters.com, or follow the Otters on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Jeremiah S. Hinsey: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)
Eddie Sean Morgan: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Nathaniel Alexander Lester: Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony)
John Paul Wolk Jr.: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony)
Aaron Michael Webster: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)
Leesa L. Roberts: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Marcus James Fridy: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony)
Tracy Gene Driesbach: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Bonnietta Meria Hughes: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Calvin J. Hudson: Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony)
Reanell Ahmod Dixon: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Mario Stephon Morris: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony)
Charles E. Johnson Jr.: Rape (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony)
Shaun Patrick Nash: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony)
Walid Loukili: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Katelyn Ann Hill: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Bear Hoskins: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Lindsey N. Goldman: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)
Demarco Jefferson Lane Jr.: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Mickey Skyler Coleman: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony)
Jeremy Wilburn Ford: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)
Jessica L. Meyers: Receiving stolen auto parts (Level 6 Felony)
Brian Scott Swartzentruber: Domestic battery on a person less than 14 years old (Level 6 Felony)
Rowland P. Eldridge Jr.: Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony)
Angela Jo Morrow: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Hannah McKenzie Shaw: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Ty Dalton Doss: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
April Gail Lambert: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Glen Calvin Jeffers: Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Tyler Neal Johnson: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)
Anthony Richard Jenkins: Criminal confinement (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)
Brandy Lea Hall: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony)
Joshua Edward Draper: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony)
Michael Dionta Brown: Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Daniel Lee Samsil: Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Tyrell D. Williams: Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman (Level 5 Felony)
Brandy Marie Grandson: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)
IS IT TRUE APRIL 11, 2018
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rationally and responsible way?
IS IT TRUE last week more than 90 employers set up booths at the C.K. Newsome Center in Evansville hoping to find qualified job candidates for their businesses?  …this worthy community event was sponsored by Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce and partnered with the WorkOne Southwest Indiana chapter, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, and Congressmen Dr. Larry Bucshon?
IS IT TRUE we wonder why the “Reception/Registration” table located in the main lobby of this event had a large blue banner with only the name of Congressman Larry Buschon on it?  …that all of the directional signs located in the event parking lot had “Congressman Bucshon ‘s Job Fair and “Congressman Bucshon Event Parking” printed on them?
IS IT TRUE because of the wording on the “Reception/Registration” table and signage in the parking lot it looked like this event was a Congressman Larry Bucshon sponsored event only? …we hope that the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the WorkOne Southwest Indiana chapter wasn’t openly promoting Congressman Larry Bucshon re-election bid?
IS IT TRUEÂ at Monday night Evansville City Council meeting they decided to defer judgment on releasing federal, state and local funds to Echo Housing that is in a state of crisis due to the alleged theft of a small amount of money to pay real estate taxes by former Executive Director Stephanie Tenbarge? …the “Mole Nation” tells the City-County Observer that the alleged theft and mismanagement that has been reported to date could be a drop in the bucket of what has actually happened at Echo housing over the years? Â …our “Moles” recommend that every financial transaction involving construction, repairs, maintenance, or securing the services of outside businesses should be investigated back as far as the statute of limitations governs? …they also feel that it is highly unlikely that the crime that has been alleged was not the only thing that went down and it’s possible that more than one person may well have received illegal benefits from having an association with Echo Housing? …the time is now to turn over every rock and hold the board of directors responsible for their failure to provide fiduciary oversight? …all who looked the other way, neglected their sworn duties, or put their hand in the cookie jar to steal taxpayer money should be prosecuted and exposed for their bad deeds? …members of our “Mole Nation” also predicts that when all said and done they wouldn’t be surprised if the police investigation and Forensic audit will reveal that questionable spending of ECHO Housing funds may be in the high six-figure range? Â …all eyes are on at At-Large City Council member and Finance Chairman Jonathon Weaver (D) and 5th Ward Councilman Justin Elpers (R) to see if they will continue to hold ECHO Housing officials financially accountable?
IS IT TRUE we give five (5) cheers to City Council persons Jonathon Weaver, Justin Elpers, Missy Mosby, Connie Robinson, and Michelle Mercer for not only standing up for the taxpayers of this community but also for the at-risk clients of ECHO Housing?  …we are disappointed that 3rd Ward City Councilman John Hayden, CPA believed everything that was told to him by the Evansville DMD Director about the current economic status of ECHO Housing?  …when Mr. Hayden demand that City Council releases the ECHO Housing funds without knowing the results of the police investigation and the Forensic audit it hurt his chances of being re-elected to his 3rd Ward Council seat?  …we were told that Zach Heronemus (D) will announce in the near future that the shall be Councilman John Hayden, CPA opponent in the 2019 City Council election?
IS IT TRUE that the Courier and Press’s Jon Webb published a solid analysis of the state of violent crime in Evansville during 2018?…the picture is not bright at all as there have been many domestic violence incidents that turned into shootings and knifings that are symptoms of a society that is unable to cope with disagreement without pulling out a weapon?…the carnage of 2017 that landed Evansville a spot in the Final Four of homicide during the last three months of the year was mostly driven by drug traffickers who turned their guns on each other?…while that is a terrible thing for any city to have to deal with, drug dealers shooting drug dealers is not unexpected or particularly dangerous to anyone but the drug dealers?…this latest round of incidents is a deeper problem than having itinerant criminals coming to Evansville to sell drugs and having a turf war with other dirt bags?…what we are seeing this year ranks up there with the heroin needles showing up in children’s sand boxes in a public park that was exposed in 2009 by Evansville City Councilman Dr. Dan Adams and others?…at that time there were also hundreds of abandoned homes where drug users (not the same as drug dealers) would hang out to get high, trade drugs for sex, and plot petty property crimes?…parts of Evansville are very sick from a human ability to cope perspective and neglecting basic infrastructure while seeing basic costs of needs like power and water run to national highs contributes to the decision of some people to drop out of society and self-medicate with illegal drugs?
IS IT TRUE that yesterday members of the Vanderburgh County Commission give an impressive State Of The County address to the Evansville Rotary Club?  …that Commission President Bruce Ungethiem focus on the future expansion of the County jail?  …we found his remarks concerning that the Blue Ribbon Jail Study Committee has been meeting for four months compiling figures and options very interesting?  …Ungethiem comments that the expansion of the County jail is inevitable is spot on?  …that County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave remarks concerning future expansion of roads and utilities were extremely informative?  …she showed that members of the Vanderburgh County Commissioners are visionary and fiscally conservative?  …County Commissioner Ben Shoulders praised the Old National Event Plaza for improving the usage over last year?  …he was extremely effective in convincing Rotarians that members of the Vanderburgh County Commision are living within their means while investing our hard earned tax dollars in a conservative manner?  …we commend all three County Commissioners for presenting a well prepared and informative State Of The County speech?
IS IT TRUE that the Vanderburgh County Property Tax Bills are being mailed Monday, April 9th, 2018?  …the Deadline is May 10th, 2018?
Todays “Readers Poll†question is: Should City Council should give Federal and State tax dollars to EHO Housing without knowing the findings of the police investigation and the Forensic audit?
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Fourth Suspect Arrested In Connection With New Year’s Day Murder
APRIL 10TH, 2018 
BRITNEY TAYLOR EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection to the New Year’s Day murder of D’Angelo White. Noah Coleman was taken into custody during a traffic stop for his alleged role in the death of White.
The traffic stop happened just after 4:00 this afternoon along I-69 near the Covert Avenue exit. Two other people have also been arrested for assisting a criminal.
In February, Derrick Butts, Charissa Robinson, and Mykel Blair were arrested and charged with murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery resulting in death, and attempted robbery resulting in death.
Investigators believe Robinson lured White to South Bedford Avenue to buy marijuana from him. Police believe the drug deal was arranged with the purpose of robbing White.
Authorities believe Blair was the person who shot White during the robbery. White drove off, but crashed shortly after into a home on Washington Avenue. But Police say he told them “in my phone, she set me up†before he died.
Police recovered 68 grams of marijuana in White’s vehicle.
An investigation revealed Robinson stole the gun used in the shooting, and it belonged to her grandparents.
According to the police reports a Snapchat video also showed Robinson displaying the gun and laughing.
Investigators say Coleman was stopped by Henderson Police in the days following the murder and had six handguns in his possession. HPD seized the guns, but did not arrest Coleman. The guns will be tested to see if any are connected with White’s murder.
Blair, Butts, and Robinson are being held in the Vanderburgh County Jail.
There’s no word the exact charges Coleman will face once he’s booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail.
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McCarty Makes Hires To Coaching Staff
University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach Walter McCarty has announced the hiring of two individuals to his first coaching staff with the Purple Aces.
McCarty has tabbed Terrence Commodore as an Assistant Coach while adding Logan Baumann as the Director of Basketball Operations. The final assistant coach spots will be announced soon.
Commodore comes to Evansville following a 3-year stint at his alma mater – Eastern Kentucky. He joined the Colonels’ staff as the Video Coordinator/Director of Player Personnel in 2015-16 before spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach.
In his first season on the EKU staff, Commodore helped to develop some of the top talent in the Ohio Valley Conference. Nick Mayo was a first team All-OVC player for the second season in a row in 2016-17 while he also directed freshman Asante Gist to the OVC All-Newcomer Team that season.
From 2007-11, he worked at the University of Kentucky as a graduate assistant/program assistant. In his time at UK, the Wildcats made the Elite 8 in 2010 and the Final Four in 2011. His responsibilities included on-campus recruiting, film breakdown, player development and assisting with scouting reports. He assisted in the recruiting process of former Wildcat players John Wall, Eric Bledsoe, DeMarcus Cousins, Brandon Knight and Darius Miller.
A 2007 graduate of EKU, Commodore received his bachelor’s degree in physical education with an emphasis in sports administration. He completed his master’s degree in sports leadership from Kentucky in 2011.
“I am excited to add Terrence to our staff; he is a tenacious, exciting young coach,” McCarty said. “Being from Kentucky and having an extensive background there, he really gives us a good presence in this region. Terrence is a savvy recruiter; a real go-getter. He truly loves the game and will be great with our guys.”
Logan Baumann will serve as the Purple Aces Director of Basketball Operations. He worked on the staff at the University of Louisville for the past three seasons, most recently as the Senior Director of Video Operations. He started his career as the Assistant Video Coordinator with the Cardinals.
Baumann earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from UofL in 2015 and was a student manager during his college career. During the Cardinals’ 2013 NCAA Championship season, Baumann transitioned from a manager to a walk on, playing in one game during that year. He averaged 17.3 points per game in his senior season at Ohio County High School in Hartford, Ky. and was the 2012 Third Region Player of the Year.
“Logan brings a wealth of experience and energy to our program,” McCarty said. “He is the first one here and the last one to leave each day. Logan helps us in so many ways and is very well-respected around the industry. I am very excited about what he brings to the staff.”