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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Lacey Jo Perillo: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Shelby Aramytha Williams: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person with a passenger less than 18 years of age (Level 6 Felony), Driving the wrong way on posted one-way roadway (Level C Infraction)
Adam Gregory Ferguson: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)
Natali Elaine Rice: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)
Devine Jaquene Morris:Â Attempt Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
Andrew Lloyd Doalson: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Jermon Weathers: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Class
Steven W. Rickard: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
IU’s King to Drive INDYCAR Grand Prix Pace Car
Indiana University swimmer Lilly King will drive the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car to lead the starting field to the green flag for the fifth annual INDYCAR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 12 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“I’m super-excited to be able to drive the Pace Car for the INDYCAR Grand Prix,†King said. “As a homegrown Hoosier, there is nothing cooler than being able to drive at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.â€
King will lead the starting field of the Verizon IndyCar Series race on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course at IMS in a Corvette Grand Sport.
“Lilly King is one of the greatest athletes ever from the state of Indiana, and we’re honored to welcome her to drive the Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car in the INDYCAR Grand Prix,†said J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “She knows all about speed in the pool, and we think she’ll enjoy the incredible performance of the Corvette on track at the Racing Capital of the World.â€
In her three seasons with Indiana, King has won six NCAA championships, earned 12 All-America honors and has been named the Big Ten Swimmer of the Year each season.
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USI enters Midwest Region Rankings at #10
 The University of Southern Indiana baseball team entered the 2018 NCAA Division II Midwest Region Ranking for the first time this spring, moving into the poll at number 10. The top eight teams will be selected for the NCAA II Midwest Regional following the conference post-season tournaments, with regional running May 17-21.
The Screaming Eagles concluded the 2018 regular season with a 29-19 overall record and a third-place finish in the GLVC East Division with a 15-9 mark. USI has won eight of its last 10 games and 20 of the last 26 games, including series wins over top-five University of Tampa, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Lewis University, McKendree University, and the University of Indianapolis; and a win over Division I University of Evansville.
USI starts GLVC post-season play Thursday at the number three seed from the GLVC East Division and will play Quincy University, the second seed from the GLVC West.
MIDWEST REGION | ||||||||||
D-II Record | MW Record | |||||||||
 1. | Ill.-Springfield | 43-5 | 41-5 | |||||||
 2. | Bellarmine | 34-15 | 34-15 | |||||||
 3. | Northwood | 34-14 | 27-11 | |||||||
 4. | Ohio Dominican | 30-13 | 30-13 | |||||||
 5. | Ashland | 30-18 | 27-18 | |||||||
 6. | Wayne St. (MI) | 27-19 | 22-16 | |||||||
 7. | Drury | 29-19 | 29-16 | |||||||
 8. | Quincy | 32-15 | 32-13 | |||||||
 9. | Malone | 32-16 | 26-16 | |||||||
10. | Southern Indiana | 28-19 | 26-15 |
Greg Pence Wins 6th Congressional District GOP Primary
Greg Pence is the winner in the 6th Congressional District Republican primary.
The district includes Columbus, Muncie and Richmond.
Pence beat out four primary candidates for the chance to run in the general election in November. He could hold the same seat his brother Vice President Mike Pence once held for a dozen years before becoming Indiana’s governor.
“From the very beginning, we just wanted to get out into the sixth district and let people know who I am,†Pence says. “I’ve lived my whole life out in the 6 district, so I got to see a lot of people I knew, but I needed to introduce Greg Pence to them, and I’ll continue to do that.â€
In his victory speech, Pence emphasized the need for a positive campaign and a connection with Hoosier voters.
“We need to push back against the Democrats and their liberal attacks, which have often been aided by the media,†Pence said. “As a Marine, I understand that respect is earned and never given. Team Pence will continue to run a grassroots-focused, positive campaign, because talking directly to you, the voters, is all that matters.â€
Pence will face Democrat Jeannine Lee Lake in the general election. Lake says she’s confident voters will support her over Greg Pence. She says he’s tied too closely to the Trump administration.
“People are tired of divisive and hate politics,†Lake says. “We’re coming for every voter who feels disenfranchised by this particular administration. We’re coming for the least, the lost and the last.â€
Lake says she looks forward to meeting Pence for debates as the election approaches.
“Let’s sit down and let’s do this,†Lake says. “Let’s get the voters engaged in this race.â€
Lake says she plans to focus on school safety and gun control in her campaign.
Luke Messer has held the seat since 2013. He vacated the position so he could pursue the GOP Senate nomination.
Aces Baseball outslugs UT Martin in midweek match-up
The University of Evansville baseball team bounced back in a big way, outslugging the University of Tennessee-Martin at Braun Stadium Tuesday night, 10-6 the final.
After falling behind 4-1 in the top of the second inning, the Purple Aces exploded for four runs in the bottom of the frame. It began with senior first baseman Dalton Horstmeier hitting into a fielder’s choice with the bases loaded. A throwing error from the shortstop allowed by senior catcher Travis Tokarek and junior right fielder Nate Reeder, cutting the deficit to one. Senior third baseman Stewart Nelson would follow that up by decking a double to left field, tallying Horstmeier for the equalizer. Freshman designated hitter Tanner Craig would send a grounder to third, but a throwing error would allow Nelson to score the go-ahead tally, making it 5-4 Evansville.
UT-Martin would tie it back up in the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly, but the deadlock wouldn’t last long. In the bottom of the frame, Tanner Craig launched his fourth home run of the season to left, putting Evansville back out in front, 6-5.
UE would put the game out of reach in the sixth, loading up the bases for sophomore center fielder Kenton Crews would unload them, sending bases-clearing triple to center, giving Evansville a four run lead.
The Aces bullpen would allow just a single run the rest of the way, with freshman right hander Austin Ruesch, who pitched the fifth inning, picking up his first collegiate win.
The 10-6 victory improves Evansville’s record to 9-33, while the loss drops UT Martin to 10-35.
The Purple Aces are back in action and back on the road Friday night, as they make the trip up to Terre Haute to take Missouri Valley Conference rival Indiana State, beginning Friday night at 6:30 pm CT.
“READERS FORUM” MAY 9, 2018
We hope that today’s “Readers Forumâ€Â 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?
HERE IS WHATS ON OURÂ MIND TODAY?
In the private sector when a person is accused of illegally taking funds from an existing business to pay personal debts, your arrested for misappropriation of funds.
In Evansville when a person is working at a non-profit business and is accused of illegally taking funds from an existing non-profit business to pay personal debts you’re let go and the former employer wishes you well.
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you agree with President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran Deal?
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Braun Wins Republican Senate Primary
Braun Wins Republican Senate Primary
Braun grabbed about 40% of the vote in the three-way Republican primary. The former State Representative defeated Congressman Todd Rokita and Congressman Luke Messer in what some have said was the most expensive Senate primary race in the country. The campaign had its share of mudslinging and name-calling, but Indiana GOP Chairman Kyle Hupfer is asking everybody involved to kiss and make up. Hupfer says it is now time for the party to come together. He also said Braun will remind Hoosier Donnelly is not the moderate he claims to be.
Meanwhile, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesman David Bergstein said Braun emerged from the campaign badly damaged. He also said Braun will not be able to hide behind what he called the childish antics of the primary.
Donnelly congratulated Braun on his victory, said he looks forward to the campaign and added that he does not work for a party or a President, but he works for the people of Indiana.
The general election is November 6.