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President Trump signs Messer’s Proposal Helping Vets Impacted by ITT Tech Closure Into Law

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Measure is part of landmark GI Bill reform package

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017) — President Donald Trump signed into law today a GI Bill reform package, which includes U.S. Rep. Luke Messer’s (R-IN) proposal to help veterans impacted by the closure of ITT Tech.

Spearheaded by Messer and Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA), the bipartisan proposal retroactively restores GI Bill benefits to veterans who were attending Indiana-based ITT Technical Institute and California-based Corinthian Colleges, both of which closed abruptly impacting tens of thousands of students nationwide, including thousands of veterans.

Their proposal is part of the Harry Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, which modernizes several aspects of the GI Bill and expands benefits for military families.

“With President Trump’s signature, thousands of Hoosier veterans who unfairly lost their GI Bill benefits will finally have them restored,” Messer said. “Our servicemen and women earned these benefits and we have a responsibility to honor our commitment to them. With this new law, we are delivering real results and ensuring veterans have the opportunity to succeed.”

Messer heard from many veterans following ITT Tech’s closure, including Jason Nyikos, a U.S. Navy veteran from Greenfield, Indiana, who had to start his degree completely from scratch, after spending two years at ITT Tech.

“Not a single credit transferred, and Jason’s GI Bill is going to run out before he can finish a new degree,” Messer said. “Jason’s story is one among thousands. Our veterans deserve better, and today is a huge victory for them.”

The proposal provides full restoration of GI Bill benefits within 90 days to students who attended ITT Tech and Corinthian Colleges, if they were not able to transfer their credits to a new institution. It also helps veterans who may be impacted by a school closure in the future. Messer introduced legislation to restore these benefits shortly after ITT Tech closed in September of 2016 and he has been working to restore the benefits since.

“Restoring both tuition and housing benefits to veterans for a semester cut short by a school closure is simply the right thing to do,” Takano said. “And by making this provision retroactive, we are restoring a measure of justice for the students at ITT Tech and Corinthian, as well as others across the country who have been left out in the cold by a college that shuts down without warning.”

 

Second Annual Bisesi Memorial Golf Scramble August 26

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University of Southern Indiana Women’s Golf will host its second annual Don Bisesi Memorial Golf Scramble August 26 at 1 p.m. at Cambridge Golf Course.

The event is a four-person, 18-hole scramble to benefit the USI Women’s Golf program. Cost is $100 per individual ($400 per team) and includes an awards dinner following the scramble. Prizes will be given to the winning team, longest drive, closest to the pin. There will also be hole-in-one prizes on all par 3s including a $10,000 prize for the first hole-in-one.

Prior to the event, a putting contest will take place on the 18th green for a chance to win $2,500. Also, PGA Professional Jeff Howerton will offer a 30-minute short game clinic on the driving range at 11:30 a.m. The clinic is free and does not require the tournament entry fee. All ages are welcome!

Nunn heading back to affiliated baseball after brief Evansville stint

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After an impressive debut last Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs have signed left-handed pitcher Chris Nunn.

“Couldn’t be happier for Chris getting this opportunity with the World Champion Cubs,” Otters manager Andy McCauley said. “He was special as his first start showed and we wish him the best of luck.”

On Aug. 9, Nunn struck out nine Florence batters as he allowed two runs-one earned-off three hits in five innings. After the first two batters he faced reached base, Nunn regrouped to strike out the next seven in a row. Through three innings, Nunn had eight strikeouts.

Nunn had a 1.80 ERA with Evansville in one start and he’ll be assigned to the Cubs’ Double-A affiliate (Tennessee Smokies of the Southern League) immediately.

A Cordova, Tenn. native, Nunn was drafted in the 24th round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft by the San Diego Padres. He spent four years in the Padres’ organization and also spent time with the Brewers’ organization earlier this season.

Nunn has a 4.01 career ERA in affiliated baseball with a 20-4 record. His best season came in 2013 with the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Midwest League, where he went 8-2 with a 2.77 ERA.

Nunn joins Matt Wivinis (Yankees), Ryan Atkinson (Diamondbacks), Tyler Vail (Diamondbacks) and Max Duval (Marlins) as former Otter pitchers signed and still active with affiliated organizations since 2016.

Evansville returns home to Bosse Field Friday when the team partners with the city’s “E is for Everyone” campaign. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. and gates will open an hour before.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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

Rick Jaleel Pam: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Chevadas K. McKinney: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor)

Kimberly Ann Jarvis: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)

Michael Anthony Jones: Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)

Joyce Ann Hanes: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Megan M. Keeney: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Melinda Ann Sigers: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Katie L. Schaefer: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), False informing (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Daniel James Bridges: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony)

Michael Edward Latimore: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Kevin Thomas Sparks: Dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

Laura Lee Seiber-Cavins: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)

Alexander D. Johnson: Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Jajaun Donta Bennett: Possession of a controlled substance (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Jason W. Spears: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

Lindsey Elizabeth Keil: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Stephanie Ann Adams: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Danny Zachary Franklin: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Striking a law enforcement animal (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

James Jeffrey Moore: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of dependent (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor)

Catherine Cecilia Javier: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Class A misdemeanor)

David Matthew Stevenson: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)

David William Bredemeier: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Nicola P. Beacon: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Attempt Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Class A misdemeanor)

Troopers will be Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint in Posey County

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

 Indiana State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in Posey County on Wednesday, August 23. The exact location and time will not be released. Motorists that are not impaired can expect only short delays of 2-3 minutes while passing through the checkpoint.

Troopers encourage all motorists to call 911 or the closest Indiana State Police Post when they observe another motorist that may be impaired. Be prepared to give a description of the vehicle, location and direction of travel.

The Indiana state Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

IT IT TRUE AUGUST 16, 2017

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IS IT TRUE that the often recurring solar eclipse that is coming to the United States is bringing the crazies out of the closets?…a psycho minister named David Meade who believes in the nonsensical practice of numerology is predicting that a fictional planet named Nibiru will crash into the earth and extinguish all life 33 days after the eclipse of 2017?…we are sure that when the doesn’t happen the loony tunes crew will immediately focus on the next eclipse which will happen in 2024?…these dimwits are in the class of fool that Do and Peep of Heaven’s Gate fame were when they conned a bunch of followers into drinking poison in preparation to catch a ride to nirvana on the Hale Bopp Comet?

IS IT TRUE that its being alleged that the best city to view the solar eclipse of 2017 is Hopkinsville, Kentucky?…Hoptown as locals call it has been in the national spotlight before as the location where aliens landed and took some locals for a ride in 1955?…the world can thank Hoptown for the term “little green men” as the reported alien invasion was carried out by such characters?…ask anyone who grew up in Western Kentucky what it meant when one’s grandparents said “you better stop that or the guys in the white wagon are gonna take you to Hopkinsville” means and they will understand that meant a trip to the insane asylum?…perhaps the reverend David Meade will be in Hoptown next week where he belongs?

IS IT TRUE that there are other less ridiculous questions being raised about the impact of the eclipse?…there are some who are saying that the deserts of the southwest that are not even in the path of total eclipse are warning about desert cooling?…these folks must not be aware that there is a time called dusk that happens everyday and has for millenniums without impacting the desert climate?…to expect the scorpions to be cold due to eclipse induced climate change from an eclipse in Oregon ranks right up there with Planet Nibiru for sensationalistic idiocy?…the entire time of total blackout is less than 3 minutes everywhere?…the earth has survived this natural occurrence millions of times and it will survive millions more?…the only constant with respect to eclipses is that it brings out the nut cases among us?

IS IT TRUE we appreciate Saint Vincent Hospital Public Relations Department for sending us news of interest concerning the happenings at their facilities system wide?

Todays “READERS POLL” question is: Do you feel that the Evansville City Council members are facing a major financial shortfalls concerning this years budget?

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Mayor Lloyd Winnecke Speaks Out In Support Of “Our First Responders” Event To Be Held On August 23, 2017

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Vectren Foundation Commits $100,000 to UE’s Hyde Hall Renovation Project

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The Vectren Foundation has committed to a gift of $100,000 for the University of Evansville’s Hyde Hall renovation project. The funds will be used to increase the building’s energy efficiency through such upgrades as new heating, ventilation, and cooling systems (HVAC) and new windows.

President of Vectren South Brad Ellsworth noted that energy efficiency and education are two of Vectren’s major areas of interest and that the Hyde Hall renovation project addresses them both.

“Vectren is proud to partner with UE in providing students with an optimal learning environment that is not only more energy efficient, but also quieter and more comfortable,” added Ellsworth. “Energy efficiency is a win for the bottom line of the University too, as a better controlled energy environment will help reduce energy costs as well.”

Hyde Hall is one of the school’s most used buildings. It houses Shanklin Theatre, home of UE’s nationally renowned undergraduate theatre program. The building also contains administrative offices for the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences and other faculty offices, classrooms, and core learning spaces. Construction is anticipated to begin in May 2018 with estimated completion in Fall 2019.

“This wonderful gift from the Vectren Foundation will beneficially impact the lives of UE students for years to come,’ said Abigail Werling, UE vice president of development and alumni relations. “Vectren has a long history of generosity to the community, including the University of Evansville.”

Vectren’s gifts to the University over the years include:

  • A donation to University’s UEnvision campaign, which included upgrades to the Schroeder School of Business Building and construction of Ridgway University Center.
  • Funds to help build a greenhouse on campus.
  • The gift of a long-term lease of conservation land and a partnership with UE to open an outdoor classroom for environmental field study on the site. The area, located on 1,100 acres along the Wabash River, has been named the Vectren Conservation Park, University of Evansville Environmental Research Lab.
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