Three Eagles net All-America accolades
University of Southern Indiana freshman pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky), senior catcher Haley Hodges (Portage, Indiana) and junior first baseman Marleah Fossett (Brownsburg, Indiana) each earned All-America honors Wednesday in announcements by the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association and the Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association.
Leonhardt and Hodges were awarded second and third-team honors, respectively, at the NFCA Awards Banquet Wednesday night, while Leonhardt and Fossett were respectively named third-team and honorable mention by D2CCA in a release earlier in the day.
The D2CCA Midwest Region Pitcher of the Year and the Great Lakes Valley Conference Freshman of the Year, Leonhardt enters the NCAA Division II Softball Championship Thursday with a 27-2 record, a 1.46 ERA and 189 strikeouts.
Leonhardt becomes the first pitcher in program history to earn All-America honors. She broke the program record for wins in a single-season and her 11 shutouts is two shy of the program’s single-season mark.
Hodges earns All-America honors for the second straight year after earning first-team accolades by the NFCA, D2CCA and Herosports.com a year ago. She leads the Screaming Eagles in batting average (.414), doubles (14), home runs (11) and RBIs (52).
In 2017, Hodges became the program’s all-time career leader in home runs (44) and RBIs (174); and is the first player in program history with two seasons of 50-plus RBIs. A year ago, Hodges set the program’s single-season marks for home runs (22) and RBIs (72).
Fossett is earning her first All-America award and is the eighth player in program history to collect the honor. She is currently second on the team with a .405 batting average and tied for first with 14 doubles.
In 2017, Fossett has racked up five home runs and 32 RBIs and leads the team with a .527 on-base percentage. She set the single-season program record by being hit by a pitch 21 times this year.
The All-America awards marks the first time in program history that USI Softball has racked up three All-Americans in one year and the first time since 1995 that USI has had multiple All-Americans.
USI, ranked No. 9 in the nation, takes on No. 6 Minnesota State University-Mankato Thursday, with a new start time of 4 p.m. (CDT), to begin the NCAA II Softball Championship.
MAY 25, 2017 “IS IT TRUE”
IS IT TRUE we would appreciate your taking time to watch an  interesting Channel 44 News report concerning Lincoln Estates residents receiving letters of tenancy for terminations?
IS IT TRUE we have been told that Mayor Winnecke has known about this issue long before it was made public?  …at last night May 24, 207 “Mayors Traveling City Hall” meeting Mayor Winnecke looked mis-informed and totally surprised  to hear about the letters of tenancy for terminations given to the residents of Lincoln Estates?
IS IT TRUE that Lincoln Estates was sold to a bank named Bayview Loaning Service LLC in 2016? Â … the bank then sold this property to a newly formed corporation called City Pointe Evansville, LLC earlier this year? Â …we wonder what are the names of the people who own the newly formed City Pointe Evansville, LLC? Â …we also wonder who were the owners of Lincoln Estates before Bayview Loaning Service LLC Â took over the ownership of this property in 2016?
IS IT TRUE that the entire decision of giving Lincoln Estates residents letters of tenancy for terminations smells of backroom political wheeling and dealing at the expense of the unemployed,  elderly people who have serious health issues. the poor and disabled people of color of the 4th Ward?
IS IT TRUE after viewing the attached Channel 44 News report we feel that you might want to do something to help the soon to be displaced residents of Lincoln Estates? Â …because Lincoln Estates houses around 50 families and individuals who uses a governmental subsidized voucher program you should immediately call and file a formal complaint against the new owners of Lincoln Estates, City Pointe Evansville LLC with:
OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR THE TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM
CONTRACT THE SPECIAL AGENT INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
OFFICE NUMBER 202-927-9988
IS IT TRUE we also heard that a copy of the Channel 44 News report was sent to the above Special Agent Investigations Division for their review and opinions.  …it looks like this issue should now be considered a developing story!
BELOW IS THE CHANNEL 44 NEWS REPORT FOR YOU TO REVIEW
Lincoln Estates Residents Demand Answers at Evansville Traveling City Hall
Nearly 100 residents show up to Evansville’s Traveling City Hall, demanding answers for why their tenancy is being terminated at Lincoln Estates. On May 8th, many residents there received a notice stating their tenancy is being terminated,…
Footnote: Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Would you like to know who were the owners of Lincoln Estates before Bayview Loaning Service LLC took over the ownership of this property in 2016?
Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on President’s Budget Blueprint
Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget released this week:
“President Trump put forth a fiscally responsible budget blueprint that prioritizes our national defense and military, expanding job opportunities, and growing wages for hardworking families over growth of government and bureaucracy in Washington, D.C.,â€Â said Bucshon. “While these priorities are a good starting point for Congress, there are specific portions of the budget blueprint, like the President’s proposed reduction in funding for medical research at institutions like the NIH, that I do have concerns with. Ultimately, the Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse and responsibility for establishing the federal budget. I look forward to working hand-in-hand with the Trump Administration as Congress works to pass a responsible, balanced budget that respects hard-working taxpayers while also providing funding for the priorities of the American people.â€
Justices To Hear Arguments In Evansville ‘Military-Style Assault’ Case
Justices To Hear Arguments In Evansville ‘Military-Style Assault’ Case
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Indiana’s Supreme Court is set to hear cases Thursday involving the withdrawal of guilty pleas, the use of search warrants and the revocation of good-time credit.
The high court will first hear the case of Cody Mikework v. State of Indiana, 04A03-1605-CR-01122, on petition to transfer at 9 a.m. After initially pleading guilty to one count of Level 5 felony burglary and three counts of Level 4 felony arson, Cody Mikework moved to withdraw his guilty plea, but both the trial court and Indiana Court of Appeals denied his motion.
Mikework has petitioned the high court to grant transfer to his case because he claims the trial court violated his rights under Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 (1969), which holds the record for a guilty plea must show the defendant voluntarily and knowingly waived the right to the privilege against compulsory incrimination, the right to a jury trial and the right to confront one’s accusers. According to Mikework’s petition to transfer, “the record indicates that the trial court read out loud only two of the three required Boykin rights, neglecting to mention the right of confrontation.â€
After the Mikework case, the court will move on to two cases for which transfer has already been granted. First, the justices will hear the case of Mario Watkins v. State of Indiana, 82S01-1704-CR-00191, in which Mario Watkins was convicted on various felony and misdemeanor drug convictions after a “military-style assault†on his Evansville home led to the discovery of various narcotics and a weapon.
A divided Indiana Court of Appeals reversed those convictions, finding the assault on Watkins’ home, which included the use of a flash bang, was unreasonable. The majority held in a January opinion that Evansville police could have presented Watkins with a search warrant that had already been issued to gain access to his home, rather than using the flash bang and a battering ram.
Oral arguments in Watkins’ case will begin at 9:45 a.m.
Finally, the court will hear the case of Richard Shepard v. State of Indiana, 84S01-1704-CR-00190, which involves the question of whether a man whose placement in a county community corrections program should have been awarded good-time credit.
According to the state, the answer is “no,†as Richard Shepard lost 225 days of credit as a sanction for violating various community corrections rules. Though he was originally entitled to 190 days of credit, Shepard’s 225-day sanction zeroed out the days he had earned, the state argued.
Shepard, however, contends only the Department of Correction could make the decision to revoke his good-time credit, so the trial court erred in making that decision itself. Oral arguments in that case will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Indiana’s high court is entering its second week of oral arguments as a four-person bench, as Gov. Eric Holcomb is still in the process of selecting the next Indiana Supreme Court justice to replace recently-retired Justice Robert Rucker.
Old Courthouse Foundation Announces Lunch On The Lawn Event
The Old Courthouse Foundation will cap off National Preservation Month with “Lunch on the Lawn†Friday, May 26th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse located at 201 NW Fourth Street to celebrate the history of Vanderburgh County’s historic civic buildings.
This free, family-friendly event will include live music on the lawn complements of Wired Coffee House and Music Venue, Yoga on the lawn at noon, and food for purchase from local food trucks including Chef Bruce Li, Kona Ice, Rockin’ Taco, Jayson Munoz Caters, Fresh. By Genes and Sassy Sweet Confections. The food trucks will be on the Fourth Street side of the Old Courthouse.
The Old Courthouse, Coliseum and the Old Jail will be open to the public and self-guided tours are encouraged. Old Courthouse Foundation docents Dennis Au, Larry Bristow and Jane Davies will be available for questions throughout the day.
In addition, two guided tours are scheduled for Friday. A walking tour of the exteriors of the three buildings will begin at 10:30 am at the Fourth Street entrance of the Old Courthouse. An interior tour of the Old Courthouse will start at 12:30 pm in the rotunda.
The Old Courthouse Foundation is a non- profit organization whose mission is to support the preservation of the Old Courthouse and create educational programs to engage the community in the preservation effort.
Special thank you to Woods and Woods, LLP, which occupies the Old Jail and the Veteran’s Council of Vanderburgh County, which operates the Coliseum for their participation.
Come Follow Me I’ll Lead The Way
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Come Follow Me I’ll Lead The Way After more than nine years of dedicated service Indiana State Trooper Mick Dockery and his K-9 partner Hondo have completed their last search as Hondo now settles into retirement. Master Trooper Mick Dockery and Hondo were paired together in December 2007 when they both entered the Indiana State Police Patrol K-9 program. During their nine year partnership they conducted over 600 searches that resulted in more than 600 drug related arrests. They seized nearly 1,800 lbs. of marijuana, over 3 lbs. of methamphetamine, 107 lbs. of cocaine, over 10 lbs. of heroin, and more than 2.4 million dollars in cash and assets associated with drug trafficking. The pair were also responsible for catching 42 fleeing criminals, one of which was wanted for murder and another who was actively resisting and attempting to disarm Trooper Dockery. Hondo’s service was far reaching, commented Dockery. We assisted agencies across the country to include the DEA, ATF, Homeland Security, and local drug task force officers. Dockery and Hondo participated in dozens of public appearances during their partnership to include an appearance on the radio with the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show. Hondo was a valuable asset to the Indiana State Police until his retirement in February 2017. Though Hondo now spends his days relaxing at the Dockery family home Mick has continued his involvement with the ISP K-9 Patrol Program as a Master K-9 Trainer for the state police. The Indiana State Police Patrol K-9 program was established in 2005. ISP Patrol K-9’s participate in more than thirty-five hundred details annually that include vehicle searches, building searches, tracks, assisting other agencies and public appearances. |
Barnett Earns Third All-Region Honor
University of Southern Indiana senior right-handed pitcher Lucas Barnett (Sellersburg, Indiana) was named All-Midwest Region for a third time this spring after receiving American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings second-team honors. Barnett was named first-team All-Midwest Region by the Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association and the National Association of Collegiate Baseball Writers over the last two weeks.
Barnett led the Screaming Eagle starting pitchers with a 2.76 ERA and is tied for the team-lead with six wins. The 2017 GLVC Pitcher of the Year and first-team All-GLVCÂ performer has a 6-2 overall record, appearing in 14 games and 12 starts.
The 2017 campaign ended with a seventh trip to the NCAA II Tournament since 2007.