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Sarge is a 1-year-old male Dachshund mix. He arrived at VHS with some old wounds on his foot, and after some time in foster care, the vet recommended that that leg  be amputated. He also happens to be heartworm-positive. But don’t worry – his treatment is included in his $120 fee! Sarge weighs 19 lbs. His $120 adoption fee also includes his neuter, microchip, and vaccines. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes by Wendy McNamara
Memorial Day is a time to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our country and the freedoms we enjoy today.
We also remember and pray for the loved ones of our fallen heroes. Our appreciation for those who died defending the blessings of liberty is boundless.
To help protect war memorials around the state, I supported a new law this year allowing local governments to transfer ownership of these memorials and monuments to non-profit organizations who will see to their maintenance and upkeep, such as veterans groups or the Boys Scouts. By allowing these collaborative arrangements, we can prevent memorials dedicated to fallen Hoosier heroes from slipping into disrepair.
We also passed legislation focused on helping our veterans and their families.
I voted for a new law to allow surviving spouses of veterans to indicate their status on their driver’s licenses or identification cards. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles will share this information with the Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs in order to ensure these families are connected with their county veteran service officers, who have specialized training and can offer resources and assistance.
The recently enacted two-year state budget also provides $1.82 million in funding for veteran service organizations, such as the American Legion and AMVETS, to improve assistance for veteran families seeking benefits and doubles funding for veteran problem-solving courts to $2 million.
As you enjoy Memorial Day weekend, please join me in remembering our fallen service members and those who are serving overseas today.
BREAKING NEWS: Evansville Man Arrested On Gun Charges During Shots Fired Call At East Side Restaurant
Evansville Police arrested 19 year old Donovan Wilson for two counts of possession of a handgun without a permit during a shots fired call early Sunday morning.
Police responded to the El Rio restaurant, 1919 N Green River Rd., just before 1:00am. Several vehicles were struck by gunfire. Police were told the suspect fled in a gold Impala. Officers stopped the Impala nearby. During the investigation, officers found two guns in the car. One was a .40cal handgun and together was a .44 magnum revolver.
Wilson did not have a permit to possess the weapons. He was arrested without incident. There was very little witness cooperation at the original scene.
Anyone with information on the shots fired is asked to call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME.
BREAKING NEWS: Evansville Man Arrested On Multiple Charges At 2nd Gun Related Call AT El Rio Resturant
Officers were told the person with the gun was in a yellow Chevy Camero. Officers located the car on a lot near the restaurant. Officers began speaking with the occupants when they saw the driver, Terrance Lyons, reaching for something between his seat and the console. As officers told him to move his hand away, he argued with them, but he eventually moved his hand. When he did, officers saw a gun between the seat and the console where he was reaching.
Lyons then started the car and fled the lot. He lost control shortly after leaving the lot and hit a fire hydrant. Lyons and his passenger were taken into custody without further incident. The passenger was arrested on an outstanding war rant.
During the investigation, police learned that Lyons had taken the car without permission. He was also a convicted felon and was not allowed to possess the gun.
Lyons was arrested for-
Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Auto Theft
Resisting Law Enforcement
Driving While License Never Received
Reckless Driving
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