Everyone, tomorrow’s University of Evansville men’s basketball game at Drake has been moved to a 4 p.m. start time due to the winter storm hindering travel in Evansville today.
Classics by Candlelight performance canceled due to inclement weather.
The winter weather has prevented the Millikin University Choir from arriving in Evansville, so tonight’s Classics by Candlelight performance at First Presbyterian Church has been canceled. Please join us for another upcoming Classics by Candlelight performance. Classics by Candlelight is a series of concerts in area churches. All concerts in the series are free and open to the public. Seating may be limited.
Second-Half Run Gives Eagles Season-Sweep Of UIndy Greyhounds
University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball found themselves in a 43-43 battle with the visiting University of Indianapolis Greyhounds with less than a minutes to play in the third quarter of Thursday night’s Great Lakes Valley Conference contest at the Physical Activities Center.
Two minutes into the fourth quarter, however, the No. 18/22 Screaming Eagles had the contest safely in the bag thanks to a 16-0 run that began with a 5-0 push to end the third frame. The run propelled USI to a 71-58 victory and the regular-season sweep of UIndy.
USI (12-2, 4-1 GLVC) forced the Greyhounds into five turnovers and made five of their first six shots during the run that turned a close game into a rout.
UIndy,(5-11, 2-4 GLVC) eventually cut the Eagles’ lead to eight late in the contest, but the Eagles scored the final five points of the contest to complete the 13-point win.
Senior guard/forward Kaydie Grooms (Marshall, Illinois) had 22 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals to lead the Eagles, while senior guard Randa Harshbarger (Philo, Illinois) added a career-high 21 points to go along with five rebounds, five assists and five steals. Senior forward Morgan Dahlstrom (Grayslake, Illinois) added six points and a game-high 13 rebounds.
Senior guard Martha Burse and freshman guard Taylor Drury had 24 and 21 points, respectively, to lead the Greyhounds, who saw their two-game win streak end.
The Eagles return to action Monday at 4:45 p.m. (CST) when they travel to Louisville, Kentucky, to take on rival Bellarmine University. The Knights (7-7, 2-3 GLVC), who visit the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Saturday, fell to Lewis University, 75-60, Thursday.
“READERS FORUM” JANUARY 12, 2018
WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
We hope that todays “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?â€
Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that the not-for-profit City of Evansville Redevelopment Commission and ECHO Housing should use taxpayers money to fund a grocery venture on North Main?
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Students Take A Stand For Retired Research Animals
By Bryan Wells
TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS – Freezing temperatures, icy roads and a little snow couldn’t keep Eastwood Middle School students away from the Statehouse Monday morning to testify in favor of adoption of retired research animals.
Senate Bill 16 would require universities and facilities across the state that use dogs or cats in experiments of any purpose to offer retired animals for adoption to the public or animal care facilities. The animals must be healthy and cannot have a significant medical diagnosis.
The Eastwood sixth graders were joined by Jamie Archer of Illinois and her beagle, Daphne, Monday in an attempt to urge lawmakers to pass the proposed legislation.
Katelyn McConnel, a sixth grader from Eastwood Middle School in Indianapolis testifies in front of the Senate in hopes of encouraging the passage of Senate Bill 16. Photo by Amari Thompson, TheStatehouseFile.com
“The whole reason why we want this bill to pass is to give beagles and other animals a second chance at having happiness,†said Katelyn McConnell, a sixth grade student at Eastwood.
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Committee listened as sixth grader after sixth grader testified in support of SB 16, authored by Sen. John Ruckelshaus, R-Indianapolis.
“I just want [the animals] to get in to a good home because they really have been stuck in cages their whole life and it is really just not fair to them,†said Nora Cesljarev, 12. “They should just be put in a loving home.â€
Archer and Daphne also had the chance to testify in front of the committee Monday. Archer used the opportunity to show lawmakers the scars Daphne received from researchers in past experiments.
“Steve [Auslander] had contacted me and when I found out he was organizing this with a group of students, without a doubt, since I adopted a beagle from a lab, I would come,†Archer said. “He got special permission for the beagle to be here, and so we were here.â€
The committee did not vote on the measure during Monday’s hearing because lawmakers had questions about how the bill would work.
FOOTNOTE: Bryan Wells is a reporter for TheStatehousefile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
Kathryn Martin Files For Re-Election.
Evansville, Indiana – On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, current Trustee of Knight Township, Kathryn Martin filed to run for re-election. Her submission took place at Evansville’s Civic Center at 4:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon. Martin’s dedication to the community and passion for helping people have solidified her as a positive figure in the Evansville Area.
Trustee’s main responsibility is to provide aide to those in need. For those who qualify, that assistance may include assistance with shelter (rent or mortgage), utilities (gas, electric, water), medical, and burial expenses, with the goal of helping to bridge a temporary financial gap. The trustee’s office serves more than 65,000 residents on the east side of Evansville and in the surrounding unincorporated areas.
It is home to nearly 40% of Vanderburgh County’s citizens. Other duties include providing fire protection to unincorporated areas of the county; assisting with the burial of the indigent; managing the township budget and financial records; and preparing an annual financial report.
Kathryn Martin has been Trustee since 2010. As proven by her ability to help citizens of our tri-state, earning the designation of ‘Indiana Trustee of the Year’ in 2014, as well as other states, Martin makes a great public servant for the residents of Knight Township. Martin believes that ‘township government provides a crucial service to the residents of Knight Township, as it provides immediate help to people in times of need.’
Martin is married to her husband, John, and is a mother of six (with two of them being fraternal twins). Martin worked on the building of a memorial park and playground at Eastbrook Mobile Home Park and because of this effort she received the Lampion Center Community Service Award.
In June 2007, she received the prestigious Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award, as well as the Mark Trail Award presented by the National Weather Service. In February 2008, she was recognized by MONTEL and Charming Shoppes with the VOICES award. Martin also received the Ivy Tech Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2009.
Steve Hammer Officially Files for Vanderburgh County Commissioner
Yesterday, restaurant owner and real estate investor Steve Hammer officially filed as a candidate for Vanderburgh County Commissioner Thursday.
Hammer said the idea started four months ago when political and business leaders asked him to run.
His campaign focuses on being business friendly, creating more tax income for the county, and creating wealth in the private sector.
The first-time candidate is excited to take this symbolic step.
The District 2 seat is currently held by Bruce Ungethiem.
Mr. Hammer told the many supporters that attended his official announcement that as a first time candidate, it’s humbling and gratifying to see friends standing with you.
Almost four months ago, a group of Evansville business and political leaders asked me to consider running for this seat. It’s a soul searching endeavor to decide to subject yourself to public scrutiny, and one I don’t take lightly. If I wasn’t the right person for the job, we all wouldn’t be standing here today.
As a real estate investor and restaurateur in our community, I’ve been fortunate to have a successful career in the private sector. I’m prepared to devote my skills and experience to better our County in the public sector.
Here are three things I will do…
Make government business friendly. Economic growth creates more tax income for government in the public sector and more jobs and wealth in the private sector. They go hand in hand. Make it easy to do business in our community and everyone wins. It’s that simple.
Surround yourself with talented people. I will appoint the correct and appropriate men and women to our community boards and commissions, people who want to serve the community, not themselves.
Be conscientious in your decision making. I will find creative and innovative solutions to our problems and make responsible business-like financial decisions
That is what business people like me do every day and that is what government should be doing more of. I’m committed to our community, I care about my fellow citizens and I’m the most capable candidate for this office and we need more of us in public service.
Thank you all for your time.