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The Evansville Otters Signed Right-Handed Pitcher Tyler Vail.

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Vail, an Easton, Pa. native, was signed by the Otters before the 2015 season after spending the previous five years in the Oakland Athletics’ organization.

In two seasons with the Otters (2015-16), Vail is 15-8 with a 4.06 ERA in 35 appearances. He has pitched 206 innings while striking out 160 batters.

Last year, the Arizona Diamondbacks signed Vail before the start of the season and he split time between Hillsboro and Missoula, where he made 14 total starts.

“We are looking forward to having Tyler back with us this season,” Otters manager Andy McCauley said. “I felt he improved in 2016 and was set for a great year when his contract was purchased by the Diamondbacks.

“He brings a wealth of experience and energy to our staff and he should be able to assist (pitching coach) Max (Peterson) in helping our younger pitchers.”

In 2016, Vail was vital in helping the Otters return to the Frontier League playoffs. He started 17 games and finished 6-3 with a 3.11 ERA.

Vail was drafted in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft by the Athletics and he won 13 games during his stint in Oakland’s organization. He was a Frontier League All-Star in 2016, pitching an inning for the West Division.

The Otters made three additional moves; signing right-handed pitchers Mitchell Aker and Brian Bass along with shortstop Austin Homan.

An Arlington, Va. native, Aker played for the College of William & Mary (2013-16) and he spent last season pitching in the Diamondbacks’ organization. He made nine starts and appeared in 15 games as he split time between Jackson, Kane County, Hillsboro and Missoula.

Bass, an Aliso Viejo, Calif. native, is a product of Faulkner University and he spent 2015-16 in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ organization, where he went 4-8 with a 3.21 ERA in 55 games.

Homan played two seasons for Texas A&M University in 2016-17 after beginning his college career at San Jacinto College. With the Aggies, Homan hit .277 and finished with 17 doubles and 54 RBIs.

St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements For February 28, 2018

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Jessie and Bradly Wicker, Evansville, daughter, Macy Lynn, Feb. 16

Jordynn and JT Neese, Evansville, daughter, Ellisyn Nevaeh, Feb. 16

Carrejo and Steven Fox, Princeton, IN, daughter, Charlotte Joann, Feb. 17

Shala George, Evansville, son, Cam’ron Eugene, Feb. 17

Diana Medvedev, Evansville, daughter, Elliana Vera, Feb. 19

Elizabeth and Matthew Parker, Corydon, IN, son, Jentezen Neal, Feb. 19

Melissa and Cory Shanks, Fort Branch, IN, son, Michael Allen, Feb. 19

Skye Burnett and Andrew Bailey, Evansville, daughter, Madison Nicole, Feb. 19

Journee Robinson and Kiemon Moore, Evansville, daughter, Kie’Rhe An’Terrielle, Feb. 20

Mariah and Skyler Hildreth, Santa Claus, IN, daughter, Audrey Lee, Feb. 20

Natalie and Josey Lewis, Newburgh, son, Colt Jackson, Feb. 20

Olivia and Brent Pinkston, Fort Branch, IN, son, Joel Matthew, Feb. 20

Ashley Barnes and Myshawn Brooks, Evansville, son, Kellin Myshawn, Feb. 21

Ashley and Zach Scheller, Mount Vernon, IN, son, Ethan Joseph, Feb. 22

Caitlyn and Jordon Hosler, Tell City, IN, daughter, Reylann Dawn, Feb. 22

De’Aunna Thomas, Evansville, son, Grayson James, Feb. 22

Kayla and Scott Emery, Crossville, IL, son, River Scott, Feb. 23

Kayla and Scott Emery, Crossville, IL, daughter, Oaklynn Kay, Feb. 23

Kylle Weaver-Poe and Michael Poe, Wadesville, IN, son, Nash Calan, Feb. 23

Malorie Wilson and Emmett Allison Jr., Evansville, daughter, Mia Gail, Feb. 23

Marketa Chesnut, Evansville, son, Samuel Allen, Feb. 23

Tiffany and Caleb Harvey, Poseyville, IN, daughter, Cree Inola, Feb. 23

Alyssa and Keegan Mosby, Evansville, daughter, Remington Piper, Feb. 24

Amber and Keathon McCann, Evansville, son, Keathon Laddaren Jr., Feb. 24

Madison Scott and Joseph Risley, Evansville, son, Benjamin Scott, Feb. 26

Attorney General Curtis Hill Joins 20-State Coalition To End Obamacare

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Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has joined a 20-state coalition urging a federal district court in Texas to hold the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate is unconstitutional and to enjoin the entire law.

The complaint, filed late Monday, explains that the ACA, as recently amended, forces an unconstitutional and irrational regime onto the states and their citizens. In NFIB v. Sebelius, the U.S. Supreme Court narrowly upheld the core provision of the ACA — the individual mandate — as a “tax.” However, Congress recently has repealed this tax while leaving the mandate in place. Since the Supreme Court has already held that Congress has no authority to impose such a mandate on Americans absent invoking its taxing authority, the ACA is now unconstitutional.

Thorne named 2018-19 Shield editor in chief

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The University of Southern Indiana’s Student Publications Committee has selected Megan Thorne as editor in chief of USI’s student newspaper, The Shield, for the 2018-19 academic year. She will replace current editor, Gabi Wy.

Thorne ”19, from Vincennes, Indiana, is majoring in journalism and photography. She is currently chief photographer for The Shield, and has also worked as features editor, special publications editor and opinion editor since joining the newspaper in 2015. Thorne has also worked at the Evansville Courier & Press, The Gleaner, and Blackstrap Media.

“I want to be able to help everyone on staff feel the way that I did when I first came to The Shield: inspired and ready to be immersed into the world of journalism,” said Thorne.

As editor, Thorne will be responsible for the overall operations of the paper, from planning to distribution. She will determine the content and general layout of the newspaper, oversee the organization of the staff and work with the sales and marketing director to determine editorial content and ad distribution.

Thorne hopes to strengthen the relationship between section editors and writers, focus on updating print and web visual elements and tap into the student body. “I personally believe the role and responsibility of a student publication are vital assets to a university campus,” said Thorne. “It is our duty to talk to students and give a voice to those who might feel they are voiceless.”

In a written recommendation, Sarah Loesch ’17, reporter for the Evansville Courier & Press and 2016-17 Shield editor in chief, said that Thorne “cares deeply for the people she works with and The Shield as an organization,” adding that she “has experience not only writing, but with photography and video” and will “bring the knowledge of multiple positions on staff to the role of editor.”

Applications for positions at The Shield are available online or in The Shield‘s office. To get involved, call 812-465-1682, or visit the office in the lower level of University Center East, Room 227.

ADOPT A PET

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Toulouse is a 7-month-old male black cat. He is very handsome and he knows it! His $40 includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for details!

It’s Officially #OVCTourney Week in Evansville!

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It is officially Ohio Valley Conference Championship
week in Evansville! 

FEBRUARY 28TH – MARCH 3RD, FORD CENTER: The Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships will consist of 7 Men’s and 7 Women’s games throughout the duration of the Conference. The first ticket to the BIG DANCE will be punched in Evansville on Saturday as the Champions will move on to the NCAA Tournament!

Join us Downtown Saturday, March 3rd starting at 11 a.m. for Championship Saturday at the Ford Center for a festival-like atmosphere with food trucks, beverage tent and more!

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Derrick Lorenzo Butts: Murder, Attempt Robbery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony)

Charissa Aallyah Robinson: Murder, Attempt Robbery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony)

Megan D. Sutton: Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)

William Earl Penn: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Jean Dtae Holland: Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety officer (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony)

Joshua L. Norton: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Ann Mariah Hertel: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony)

Jennifer Marie Nieft: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Dealo Velton Tyus II: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

Brishai Janea Conrad: Forgery (Level 6 Felony)

Justin Andrew Gowins: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Daniel Regan Kupke Jr.: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Arnold Julian: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Christopher Marcel Franklin: Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 4 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Bradley Martin Gates: Battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

Christopher Anthony Payne: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Battery (Class B misdemeanor)

Allison Jo Carroll: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Level 6 Felony)

Andre Maurice Parson: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Andre Wright Jr.: Theft (Level 6 Felony)

Charles Michael Kasmer: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Cody Lee Thomas Pekar: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)

Hannah McKenzie Shaw: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Eric Brian Plock: Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety officer (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person (Class A misdemeanor)

Alexander Scott Burton: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)

Billy Graham

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Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for March 1 and 2

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Thursday, March 1, 2018: Stark Industries Workforce Development Announcement, Roundtable and Tour

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

Various state and local official

WHAT:            The governor will make an announcement related to the state’s workforce development efforts, participate in a roundtable and tour the facility.

WHEN:            1 p.m., Thursday, March 1

WHERE:          Stark Industries

501 S. Airport St.

Terre Haute, IN 47803

Friday, March 2, 2018: Regional Opportunity Initiatives Inc. Roundtable

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

Various state and local officials

WHAT:            The governor will participate in a roundtable.

WHEN:            1:30 p.m., Friday, March 2

WHERE:          East Gate Technology and Business Center

3120 16th St.

Bedford, IN 47421

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Eagles Third In Final Regional Ranking

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University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball held its ground at No. 3 in the final NCAA Division II Midwest Region Rankings of the 2017-18 regular season.

USI (24-3, 16-2 GLVC), ranked No. 15 by the Division II Media and No. 17 by the WBCCA, trailed No. 1 Ashland University and No. 3 Drury University; while No. 20 Michigan Tech University and Grand Valley State University were fourth and fifth, respectively.

Cedarville University, Lewis University and The University of Findlay rounded out the top eight teams, while Wayne State University and Walsh University rounded out the rankings.

USI has posted a 3-2 mark against teams in the top 10 of this week’s Midwest Region Rankings. It is 22-2 overall against the Midwest Region in 2017-18.

NCAA II Tournament selections will be announced Sunday at 9 a.m. (CST) on NCAA.com

The Eagles begin post-season play Thursday at noon when they take on William Jewell College in the opening round of the GLVC Tournament in Edwardsville, Illinois. USI is the No. 2 and the Cardinals are the No. 7 seed in the GLVC Tournament, which is being held at the Vadalabene Center on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

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