The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (IN5282002) is lifting the precautionary boil advisory issued at 3400 Stringtown Rd. on 2024-08-30 09:55 AM.
Advisory Area boundary defined per JAY WARREN
Results of the samples collected from the affected area have revealed no evidence of contamination. Accordingly, the boiling of water for consumption purposes is no longer necessary.
For further information regarding this issue Contact EWSU Water Filtration Plant Phone: 812-428-0568
Detectives with the Evansville Police Department followed up on a tip that “Relaxing Spa” was operating as a massage business in the 2500-block of Waterbridge Way. The tip stated that in addition to massage services, the employees were also performing illegal sex acts on customers. Detectives began monitoring these activities and, based on the illegal acts they observed, were able to obtain a search warrant forvthe business in reference to acts of prostitution occurring at the location.
Yesterday, during the execution of the search warrant, detectives detained the only two employees that were present, Gao Jinghong (56) and Xia Lu (42). During an interview, both females admitted that, in addition to providing massages, they regularly fondled the genitals of customers in exchange for money. A large storagebag of condoms was located during the search, as well as a used condom that was observed on the floor of one of the massage rooms that had recently been visited by a customer.
Both Jinghong and Lu confirmed that they had established a residence inside of the business. They also admitted they took care of the daily caretaking functions of the establishment to keep the illegal activities operating; tasks such as opening and closing the business, cleaning and stocking supplies, scheduling appointments, accepting payments, and distributing illegal proceeds. They were both booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail last night for Public Indecency – Promoting Prostitution, a level 5 felony.
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GREEN BAY, WI.- University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer lost in the final four seconds against the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, 3-2, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Screaming Eagles fall to 0-3 while Green Bay improves to 1-2.
The USI offense came out of the gate hot and took the lead 4:39 into the match off of a goal by freshman midfielder Ahiro Nakamae (Fishers, Indiana). Nakamae was assisted by junior forward Jackson Mitchell (Newburgh, Indiana) allowing the Eagles to take a 1-0 advantage.
The tides turned quickly as Green Bay’s offense struck back at 6:24 tying the match. Unfortunately, the tie would not last long as a USI error resulted in an own goal giving Green Bay a 2-1 lead 7:51 into the game.
The 2-1 Green Bay lead would last for over thirty minutes until Nakamae found the back of the net at 41:50 for his second goal of the match and his third of the season. The 2-2 tie would remain for the rest of the first half. Through the first half of the match, USI and Green Bay were even with seven shots each.
In the second half, Green Bay’s offense took control, eventually scoring the game-winner with four seconds on the clock in its 3-2 win. USI was unable to find its offensive footing throughout the second half, being out shot, 9-1. The Eagles’ best scoring opportunity came from junior forward Jaron Frye (Tulsa, Oklahoma), who had a shot on-goal that was saved by Green Bay at 62:08.
In goal, sophomore goalkeeper Andrew Klott (St. Charles, Missouri) made five saves and allowed three goals while facing 16 shots,.
DEKALB, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer suffered a 6-1 setback against Northern Illinois University late Thursday afternoon in DeKalb, Illinois, as the Huskies used a big second half to pull away from the Screaming Eagles.
Not long after the opening kickoff, USI (0-3-1) entered the attacking half in the early minutes to earn a pair of corner-kick opportunities. However, Northern Illinois (2-0-1) scored the game’s first tally in the seventh minute to take a 1-0 advantage after winning a ball out of the air and slipping a through-ball across the goal line.
The Screaming Eagles made a run in the back half of the first 45 minutes, starting with a shot from freshman midfielder Josie Pochocki (LaGrange Park, Illinois) that was blocked inside the box and out for a USI corner kick. A few minutes later, junior forward Payton Seymour (Louisville, Kentucky) laced a shot that was blocked away by NIU’s goalkeeper for another USI corner. Southern Indiana’s first-half efforts paid off in the 43rd minute when junior midfielder Emerson Grafton (Camas, Washington) got a takeaway near midfield, ran down the field, and struck a shot from nearly 25 yards out and over the keeper for her first USI goal to tie the match, 1-1.
Out of halftime, Northern Illinois quickly retook the lead, 2-1, with a goal just over a minute into the second stanza. The Huskies scored again a few minutes later and went on to grab a 4-1 lead by the midway point of the second half. Remaining in control, the Huskies continued their big charge by scoring twice more in the last 15 minutes of the contest.
USI took eight shots with six on goal in the match. All four of USI’s shots in the second half were on target. USI also had 10 corner kicks in the game, seven of which came in the first half. Northern Illinois finished with 13 shots and eight on goal.
Southern Indiana returns to Strassweg Field Sunday afternoon when the Screaming Eagles host Wright State University at 1 p.m. Coverage links of the match can be found at usiscreamingeagles.com
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In a 9-8 offensive shootout, the Evansville Otters were swept by the Schaumburg Boomers on Thursday night at Wintrust Field.
Throughout the series, the Otters (41-53) left 37 men on base, with 13 stranded tonight, including the bases loaded in the first and ninth innings.
They opened the scoring with a run, before the Boomers (50-43) answered with two in the first inning.
Justin Felix homered to left field in the second, making it a 2-2 game.
The tie was broken in the third when the Boomers scored another trio of runs.
Evansville then went on to score five unanswered runs. With one out in the fifth, Randy Bednar blasted a solo shot over the center field wall. In the sixth, the Otters took the lead, putting four on the scoreboard. Highlighting the frame, Gary Mattis tripled off the left field wall which scored two and he later touched home as well.
Punching right back, Schaumburg matched the Otters’ four in the home sixth to spoil the fun and take the final lead of the night. Finalizing the run totals in the seventh, Evansville plated one more run on a David Mendham single.
Bats were hot for both sides. The Boomers out-hit the Otters 12-11. Mendham had a 4-for-4 effort, reaching base in five of his six plate appearances while also nabbing a pair of RBIs. Also a top producer, Mattis had two hits with as many runs brought home.
On the hill, lefty Braden Scott (5-10) took the loss after exiting in the sixth. He went five and one-third innings, allowing all nine runs, seven earned. With the win, Aaron Glickstein (6-5) pitched in the sixth allowing one run.
Out of the bullpen for Evansville, Jakob Meyer and Tyler Ras both had scoreless outings, racking up two strikeouts.
With two more games left in the season, the Otters will play them both against the Windy City ThunderBolts. Game 95 begins tomorrow at 6:35 p.m. CT. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.
The program is a strategic component of the Biden administration’s broader immigration policies, which aim to create legal pathways for migrants from countries experiencing significant turmoil while curbing illegal crossings at the southern border. The initiative also reflects a cooperative arrangement with Mexico, which agrees to accept deportees who crossed the U.S. border illegally.
The focus countries, Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, are known for sending substantial numbers of migrants to the U.S. These nations typically do not accept deportees, complicating the U.S.’s ability to manage unauthorized immigration effectively. By allowing migrants to enter legally, the program aims to provide a humane alternative to risky, illegal border crossings.
The program permits up to 30,000 migrants monthly from the four countries. To qualify, migrants must have a U.S.-based financial sponsor who vouches for them, and they must fly into an American airport at their own expense, rather than crossing the southern border. Sponsors and migrants undergo rigorous screening by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Operating costs of the program involve expenses related to vetting procedures, administration, and support services. Although exact figures are not readily disclosed, the costs are substantial due to the high volume of entrants and the need for thorough vetting processes. The DHS has also recently implemented additional procedures to prevent fraud and exploitation.
While the program has been praised for offering a legal pathway for migrants, it has also faced criticism, particularly from Republican lawmakers who view it as circumventing standard immigration laws. The suspension earlier in the month heightened concerns about sponsor fraud, with reports suggesting some sponsors used fake Social Security numbers or other fraudulent means to support applications.
An internal review by DHS found isolated instances of fraud among sponsors but no systemic issues. The agency responded by tightening vetting measures, including the requirement for sponsors to provide fingerprints and undergo more comprehensive financial checks.
Concerns also arose regarding sponsors profiting from the arrangement, as reports indicated the existence of online groups where sponsors offered their services in exchange for compensation. Despite these challenges, DHS maintains that the majority of cases have valid explanations, such as simple data entry errors.
Since the program’s inception, more than 520,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela have been granted entry into the U.S. Many of these migrants have settled in states with existing immigrant communities, such as Florida, Texas, and New York, where they seek employment and stability. The program’s continuation will depend on its ability to maintain integrity, ensure thorough vetting, and manage the flow of migrants in a way that aligns with U.S. immigration policies.
Despite its challenges, the program remains a significant element of the U.S. strategy to address the humanitarian and political crises driving migration from these countries. By offering a structured and legal pathway, the Biden administration hopes to mitigate the risks associated with illegal crossings while upholding national security standards.
FOOTNOTE: This article was posted by the City-Council Observer without bias or editing.
This is a developing story. In future articles, the CCO will look at some of the challenges the migrants face in relocating to Evansville.
The issues of providing the migrants with an improved vetting process, meaningful education, liveable housing, good healthcare, and improved communication skills, as well as the need to receive a safe pathway for the migrants from third-world countries who relocate to America in search of a better quality of life.
This is an extremely complex and challenging government-created relocation program and will take time, money patience to address the major issues facing this government-created and sponsored humanitarian program.
