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Leonhardt, Shouse shine in USI Softball sweep of Bellarmine

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University of Southern Indiana Softball rode a masterful pitching performance and some clutch hitting to earn a Great Lakes Valley Conference doubleheader sweep of visiting Bellarmine University Saturday afternoon at the USI Softball Field.

The Screaming Eagles (14-9, 3-1 GLVC) edged the Knights, 1-0, in the opener before claiming a 7-6 victory in the nightcap.

USI returns to action March 24 when it travels to Somers, Wisconsin, to take on the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in a GLVC doubleheader.

Game 1: USI 1, Bellarmine 0 (Box Score)
Sophomore pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky) fanned nine batters and allowed just two hits as she earned her second consecutive complete-game shutout.

Leonhardt (6-5) was aided by freshman first baseman Haley Shouse (Borden, Indiana), who had a two-out, RBI-double in the bottom of the fifth inning to give the Eagles the 1-0 advantage.

It marked the second straight game that Leonhardt, who issued just two walks, did not allow a player past second base.

Bellarmine sophomore pitcher Sabrina Fussenegger (4-5) allowed just three hits, two of which came in the fifth inning.

Game 2: USI 7, Bellarmine 6 (Box Score)
USI scored five times in the bottom of the second inning to take a commanding 5-0 lead over the Knights. Shouse, who went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs, opened the scoring with a two-run double.

The Eagles had four hits in the inning and took advantage of three Bellarmine errors to grab the big lead. Leonhardt and junior second baseman Claire Johnson (Pittsboro, Kentucky) each had RBIs in the frame.

Bellarmine (10-12, 1-3 GLVC), however, rallied with two runs in the third inning and four in the fourth to take a 6-5 advantage. The Knights capitalized on a lead-off double and a pair of walks to plate the runs in the third inning before scoring all four runs with two outs in the fourth.

Sophomore outfielder Allison Schubert (Nicholasville, Kentucky) energized the Eagles with a solo home run to tie the score at six in the bottom of the fourth; while a two-out double by Johnson in the fifth put USI up 7-6.

USI also got strong offensive efforts from junior catcher Lindsey Barr (Whitesville, Kentucky) and sophomore shortstop Taylor Ricketts (Georgetown, Kentucky). Barr was 3-of-4 with a run scored, while Ricketts was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Ricketts’ hit in the fifth inning led to the game-winning tally.

Junior pitcher Courtney Atkisson (Bringhurst, Indiana) earned the win to improve to 5-2 on the year after giving up just one hit and two walks in 3 1/3 innings of relief work.

 

Eagles Drop Two Matches in Tennessee Trip

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The University of Southern Indiana men’s tennis team took a short spring trip south to Tennessee over the weekend dropping two matches, 5-4 in both to Lee University and Tennessee Wesleyan University.

USI vs. LEE

The Eagles (4-9) secured two doubles victories against the Flames in Cleveland first with the duo of freshman Alexander Lawrenz (Hamburg, Germany) and junior Ilia Karelin (Ekaterinburg, Russia) winning 8-3 at number two doubles. The second win came at the number three slot with freshman Spencer Blandford (Louisville, Kentucky) and freshman Martim Café (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) with a 9-8 (7-1) final.

Lawrenz then picked up another win at number two singles, sweeping his opponent 6-4, 6-4. Blandford then followed immediately after at the number five spot with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) tally.

USI vs. TENNESSEE WESLEYAN

USI swept the doubles competition 3-0 against the Bulldogs on day two in Athens. Karelin and Lawrenze kicked things off with a 8-0 win followed by junior Andrew Dones (Georgetown, Indiana) and senior Samuel Kiladejo (London, England) getting their first win at the number one spot 8-5. The final USI doubles victory came with Blandford and Café defeating their opponent 8-5.

The Eagles then dropped five singles competition matches to the Bulldogs with the exception of Dones who won at the number six position 7-6, 7-6 to end the Eagles’ weekend.

The University of Missouri-St Louis is who the Eagles will play next on Tuesday, March 20 at 2 p.m. in St Louis, Missouri.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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“READERS FORUM” March 18, 2018

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We hope that today’s “Readers Forum” 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?

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Broadband Bill Focuses On Rural Internet Access

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Staff Report
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS — Legislation that could lead to the expansion of broadband internet service in rural areas passed the General Assembly before the clock ran out on the session Wednesday.

House Enrolled Act 1065, which is on its way to the governor for action, was the top legislative priority of the Indiana Farm Bureau in 2018.

The bill authorizes the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to study broadband expansion and tools to assist in its deployment. It also establishes a grant program for broadband deployment.

The Farm Bureau said other bills that helped the state’s agriculture business, including:

  • HEA 1089 – Makes changes to the authority of the St. Joseph River Basin Commission. Includes surveyors and Soil and Water Conservation District staff on the commission.
  • HEA 1115 – Protects landowners from liability if someone goes through or on their property for the purposes of accessing a trail or greenway.
  • HEA 1227 – Adds waterhemp, marestail, Palmer amaranth, Powell amaranth, smooth pigweed, rough pigweed and poison hemlock to the noxious weed list.
  • HEA 1233 – Authorizes a study committee to review government programs and research related to non-point source impacts on water quality. It also approves the use of purple marks as a way to expand the options for marking the property to provide notice against trespassing.

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Evansville’s First Ever Donut Festival Was A Sweet Hit

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MARCH 17TH, 2018  CHRIS MASTROBUONO EVANSVILLE

 Donut lovers rejoiced at Evansville’s First Donut Festival Sunday morning.

The event brought together the Tri-State’s top bakeries, restaurants and coffee purveyors. All to benefit the Evansville Parks’ Foundation.

Doors opened at 9AM at the Coliseum downtown, and ran through 1PM. Attendees got 3 coffee samples and 10 or more donut samples depending on their ticket. Full size donuts and coffee were available for separate purchase from the vendors.

Funds from today’s event will go towards two parks – Kids Kingdom 2 and Stop Light City.

The event also featured events like a Doughnut Eating Competition, Milk Chugging Competition and themed tailgate games.

Donut Bank even made their longest Long John ever.

Other food was also showcased like other breakfast pastries and brunch items. The Dapper Pig and Lamasco’s Bar & Grill was there to provide Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s for those of drinking age.

By all accounts the first Evansville Donut Festival drew big crowds. A second annual donut festival may be in Evansville’s future, says Officer Phil Smith of the Evansville Police Department.

“We’re going to have go get with Joe Knotter, think there is no way he cannot have this again, after the big turnout, there’s a big line outside stretching down to almost to the river, so it’s a pretty huge event.”

Voting was done for the best donut, pasty and coffee.

Chris Mastrobuono

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Gilda’s Club Evansville To Receive Generous Check From D-Patrick Ford Lincoln

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Check From “Test Drive for Charity” Program Will Be Presented To Gilda’s Club On March 19 At 1:00 pm

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: March 19, 2018 – D-Patrick Ford Lincoln will present a check for $2500 to Gilda’s Club Evansville on Monday, March 19th at 1:00 pm at the Clubhouse located at 5740 Vogel Rd., Evansville.

For the past 5+ years, D-Patrick Ford Lincoln has chosen a local nonprofit organization to promote and include in their monthly test drive give-a-way.  For every test drive of a new Ford during the month of February, D-Patrick donated $10 to Gilda’s Club.

“Helping our community is a goal of everyone at D-Patrick Ford Lincoln,” Mike O’Daniel said. “We have really enjoyed giving back to our local nonprofits through our monthly giveaway based on test drives!”

“D-Patrick’s contribution drives strength and hope into the homes of families impacted by cancer by supporting Gilda’s unique program of support so that no one faces cancer alone!” Melanie Atwood, Gilda’s Club Executive Director, exclaimed. “What a deal!”

“Scholars for Syria”

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“Scholars for Syria” Guest Speaker
Monday, April 19
7:30 – 9 a.m.

Harrison High School, 211 Fielding Rd.

Learning about different places, cultures and customs is an integral part of high school. On Monday, students in the EVSC’s Shepard Academy, as well as Harrison High School government classes, will learn first-hand about Syria thanks to UE student Ashraf Obaji. Obaji is a pre-physical therapy student at UE and is from Aleppo, Syria. He has been in the U.S. since 2015.

Obaji’s presentation will be a combination of personal narrative and discussion about the politics and government structure in Syria. The hope is that students will leave with a better understanding of Syria and what it’s people have undergone, as well as the implications of bad political choices.

The guest speaker is part of “Scholars for Syria,” an organization working for a better understanding of the Syrian people.

Traveling City Hall – Mayor’s Substance Abuse Task Force

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March 28 at 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Fairlawn United Methodist Church

Members of the Mayor’s Substance Abuse Task Force will give an update on local efforts to raise awareness about substance abuse and steps that have been taken to address the need for treatment and recovery options at the next Traveling City Hall meeting. Dr. William Wooten, chair of the Mayor’s Substance Abuse Task Force, will provide information on a recent visit to an addictions treatment and recovery center for women in Kentucky. Other members of the Task Force will be present to share information and ideas. The meeting is open to the general public.

Supreme Court Makes Attorney Home, Email Addresses Confidential

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Amendments to two Indiana Supreme Court rules are restricting public access to attorneys’ personal contact information.

First, an amendment to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 2 dated March 15 provides that the residential addresses and email addresses attorneys provide to the clerk of the Supreme Court will be confidential and excluded from public access. The amendment also notes that the clerk’s annual list of attorney addresses sent to the Indiana State Bar Association can only include non-confidential office addresses.

Similarly, an amendment to Indiana Administrative Rule 9(G) adds attorneys’ residential and email addresses to the list of court administration records that must be excluded from public access.  The amendment also allows the court to provide bulk distribution or compiled information excluded from public access under 9(G) through a written contract with the Office of Judicial Administration. Finally, an amendment to Section 9(D) allows the Supreme Court’s chief administrative officer – currently former Judge Mary Willis – to establish fees for accessing public court records.

All amendments are effective March 15, 2018

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