With Storm Season Approaching, Vectren Reminds Customers Of Easy Outage Reporting Tools
As we enter into spring, which also means storm season is right around the corner, Vectren is reminding customers of the quick and easy-to-use outage reporting tools available, as well as where to find information on electric outages.
Last year, Vectren launched a new feature which allows customers to report their power outage by texting the word OUT to 83212. Customers can easily save this number to their phone contacts to ensure quick reporting by visiting www.vectren.com/text from a smartphone to access and save the contact information. Customers who want to provide Vectren their mobile number to ensure its on file can do so by creating and/or logging in to their Vectren.com online account and visiting the Login & Accounts section, or they may use the Live Chat feature on Vectren.com.
Also launched last year was the redesigned outage center on Vectren’s fully responsive, optimized website, which features a new Google map platform with more defined outage information including crew status and an overlay feature showing current weather. A special zooming feature allows for street-level viewing of the outage area.
“We continue to explore ways to improve the customer’s experience by providing various options to make reporting a power outage and getting updates about restoration easier,†said Brad Ellsworth, president of Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana-South. “Since smartphones are so highly utilized by our customers, being able to use these options via their mobile devices provides them with additional self-service options.â€
Customers can still report their power outages on a smartphone via Vectren’s website and mobile application. Customers are also encouraged to follow @VectrenStorm on Twitter for real-time outage updates.
These services are offered to continue to improve the customer experience as part of Vectren’s Smart Energy Future strategy. For more information on Vectren’s efforts, please go to www.vectren.com/smartenergyfuture.
 About Vectren
Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind. Vectren’s energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than 1 million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and about 20 percent of Ohio, primarily in the west central area. Vectren’s nonutility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the U.S. These include infrastructure services and energy services. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.
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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Mack Henry Jacobs: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony)
Krystal Lynn McKinney: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Thomas Wesley Hibbs: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Unique Smith: Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety officer (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety officer (Level 5 Felony), Battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)
Keith Alan Steele: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Darian A. Watt: Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Conspiracy Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Jaci R. McQueen: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Failure to appear (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Richard Williams: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Aliza Renea Hunt: Neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 3 Felony)
Casper Jonny Nijo: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor)
Zachary E. Scroggins: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Leslie A. Walker: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Whitney Rena Williams: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Battery resulting in bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor)
Austin David Hammock: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)
Jonathan Patrick Bunton:Â Attempted Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Messer Issues Statement on President Trump Expelling Russian Diplomats
U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) today issued the following statement after President Trump expelled 60 Russian diplomats identified as intelligence agents in response to a Russian poison attack in the U.K. earlier this month.
“The United States will not tolerate Russian aggression toward America or our allies,†Messer said. “I applaud President Trump for holding Russia accountable and putting American interests first through strong, decisive action.â€
Evansville inks Welz to contract extension
The Evansville Otters have signed outfielder Zach Welz to a contract extension.
The Otters signed Welz, a Grass Valley, Calif. native, last August after he spent time in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization.
“Zach was a huge boost to our clubhouse and team last year,†Otters manager Andy McCauley said. “He was a plus defender in the outfield for us late in the season.â€
In 20 games with Evansville in 2017, Welz batted .250 with 17 hits and six RBIs. He accounted for two doubles, a triple and home run while also walking 11 times.
“Zach should figure into the middle of our batting order,†McCauley said. “We look forward to having him back healthy.â€
In affiliated baseball, Welz split time between Arkansas, Inland Empire, Burlington and Mobile playing for the Angels’ organization from 2015-17. Playing 145 games over the three-year span, Welz batted .238 and finished with 53 RBIs and 18 doubles.
Welz played collegiately at Texas Southern University in Houston and as a senior in 2015, he batted .281 with 28 RBIs and five doubles.
Evansville will celebrate Bosse Field’s Opening Night May 11 against the Washington Wild Things at 6:35 p.m.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions. Group packages and season tickets are now on sale. Single game tickets will go on sale April 7 at Fan Fest, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call 812-435-8686.
Marcia Yockey
Most people remember Marcia Yockey as the zany, pony-tailed weather forecaster on local television, but her other skills included piloting a Piper Cub airplane.
In this late 1950s image, she appears with the Easter Bunny at the Evansville airport, probably after flying him there. The Bunny was part of a promotion at the Sears store, and when she wasn’t on television, Yockey was active in community affairs. During World War II, she had interrupted her pre-med studies at Evansville College to work for the U. S. Weather Bureau, a move which unexpectedly altered her career plans.
In 1953, Yockey joined the new WFIE television station, becoming one of the first woman weather forecasters in the nation, as well as a local celebrity. She retired in 1988.
MUSIC AND HUMOR SHOW TO BENEFIT EVSC ARTS
MUSIC AND HUMOR SHOW TO BENEFIT EVSC ARTS PROGRAMMING, FEATURES JOHN PRINE LEAD GUITARIST JASON WILBER, NAMED TO ROLLING STONE’S “10 NEW COUNTRY ARTISTS YOU NEED TO KNOW†LIST
The EVSC Foundation is hosting a public benefit show featuring the award-winning Will Read and Sing for Food (WRASFF) troupe to raise money for EVSC’s arts programming on Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m., at Central High School Auditorium (5400 North First Ave, Evansville, IN 47710)
WRASFF offers audiences a unique mix of live music and humor essays. Since 2011, WRASFF has raised over $139,000 for 40-some charities in southern Indiana. The show earned a 2016 arts award from the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana.
Special musical guest is singer-songwriter Jason Wilber, who is the long-time lead guitarist for folk legend John Prine. Rolling Stone Magazine named Wilber one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know,†after the release of his 2017 album, “Reaction Time.â€
Wilber’s TV and radio appearances include Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Colbert Report, The Grand Ole Opry, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, CNN Entertainment Week, Mountain Stage, Austin City Limits, The Late Show with David Letterman, and Live From Here with Chris Thile.
Other WRASFF guest musicians include The Cold Stare’s front man Chris Tapp, reggae musician Zion, Shawn Needham, John Gibson & Peggy Pirro, and The Song Show’s Brick Briscoe.
Other performers and writers include humor columnist Scott Saalman (WRASFF founder and host), Kate McKinney, Leslie Hamby, Que Pasa Midwest podcast’s Paola Marizan, and local TV personality Ange Humphrey.
Mary Allen, owner of Sixth Street Soapery and Evansville Pedicab and winner of this year’s Evansville Leadership Individual Award, will read a brief story from her podcast, The Mary Movement, which highlights the good in humanity.
From Carnegie Hall to the London Palladium and throughout an endless stream of well-known venues in North America — Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.; Wolf Trap in Virginia; Massey Hall in Canada; and Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado — Wilber has backed up Prine for more than 20 years. He appears on Prine’s Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning albums.
Wilber, who lives in Bloomington, Ind., will be spending most of this spring and summer touring to promote Prine’s new album, “The Tree of Forgiveness.†In between Prine gigs, Wilber promotes his own music.
Tapp is front man for The Cold Stares, a hard-rocking, soul-lifting band formed in 2008. The two-man band has played at Piano’s in New York City, the Viper Room in Hollywood’s Sunset Strip, festivals, and recently opened for Grand Funk Railroad and Cracker at the Lincoln Amphitheatre.
Dominica West Indies native Zion, now living in Evansville, has opened for The Wailers (of Bob Marley fame) and tours inside and outside the U.S. He will be backed up by Needham.
Wilber, Tapp, Zion, Needham and Briscoe are frequent guest performers of WRASFF
Admission is a $10 donation. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling (812)435-0934 or online at http://evscfoundation.org/give-today/ (memo: Will Read and Sing for Food).
This will be WRASFF’s 135th show. Sponsors are Jim and Pat Thyen and Sixth Street Soapery. Evansville’s Anne Dowhie, winner of a WRASFF “Choose A Charity†drawing, selected EVSC as the recipient of donations raised during this show.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted and every 8 seconds that victim is a child. In order to shed light on the realities of sexual violence throughout our country, 17 years ago Sexual Assault Awareness Month was established for the month of April. Although one month is not enough to solve the widespread issue of sexual violence, the goal of Sexual Assault Awareness Month is to engage new voices and to enhance prevention efforts throughout the remainder of the year. The theme for the 17th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month is “Embrace Your Voice†to inform individuals on how they can use their words to promote safety, respect, and equality to stop sexual violence before it happens.
Embrace your voice this April by joining Albion for our Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events.  Our events include Walk a Mile in Her Shoes (April 10th), Responding to Child Sexual Abuse: Advice from Child Molesters (April 19th or 20th), and Take Back the Night (April 26th). Sexual Violence Awareness Month is a chance for our community to come together to make a change.  Embrace your voice because your voice has power. For more information about our Sexual Violence Awareness Month Events, visit www.albionfellowsbacon.org.