MAY 18, 2017 “READERS FORUM”
Whats on your mind today?
Todays “READERS POLL†question isâ€Do you feel that our elected officials knowingly withheld information concerning who is paying the utilities bills at the Ford Center?
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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Bosse, Harrison, and North High School Kick-Off Graduations This Week
Bosse, Harrison, and North High School Kick-Off Graduations This Week
1,300 students from Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will officially graduate from high school over the next three days. The Class of 2017 was offered approximately $34.4(m) in scholarships, an increase of more than $5(m) from what was…
57 Percent Of 2016 Indiana Law Graduates Have Full Time JD Jobs
57 Percent Of 2016 Indiana Law Graduates Have Full-Time JD-Required JobsMarilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com
A little more than half of the 2016 graduates of Indiana law schools have full-time, long-term jobs where bar passage is required, according to American Bar Association employment statistics.
In total, 771 individuals graduated from Indiana’s four fully accredited law schools in 2016 and, as of 10 months after graduation, 442 – or 57 percent – have full-time, permanent positions that demand a license to practice. Comparatively, the Indiana Class of 2015 had 765 graduates with 466 – or 61 percent – having full-time, long-term bar passage required jobs.
Nationally, 37,124 individuals completed their legal studies in 2016 across the country. Of this, 62 percent have full-time, long-term jobs that require bar passage.
Selected stats from Indiana law schools for full-time, long-term jobs are as follows:
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
248 graduates
204 employed
121 bar passage required
66 J.D. advantage
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
191 graduates
160 employed
133 bar passage required
24 J.D. advantage
Notre Dame Law School
172 graduates
141 employed
131 bar passage required
5 J.D. advantage
Valparaiso Law School
160 graduates
84 employed
57 bar passage required
22 J.D. advantage
The ABA data also breaks down the employment numbers by job type. For IU McKinney, the public sector was the biggest employer of its 2016 graduates while the largest segment of IU Maurer graduates were evenly divided between the government and business & industry jobs. Notre Dame and Valparaiso sent more graduates to law firms.
Top three providers of full-time, long-term jobs for graduates of Indiana law schools are:
IU McKinney
Government – 46 graduates
Business & industry – 45
Law firm with two to 10 attorneys – 42
IU Maurer
Government – 29
Business & industry – 29
Law firms with more than 501 attorneys – 19
Notre Dame
Law firms with more than 501 attorneys – 39
Government – 19
Law firms with two to 10 attorneys – 15
Valparaiso
Law firms with two to 10 attorneys – 24
Government – 21
Business & industry – 14
Around the country, the bulk of law school graduates — 44 percent — secured positions with law firms. This was followed by 14 percent who went to work in business and industry and 12 percent who worked in the government.
Also nationally, 9 percent of the 2016 graduates had clerkships in state and federal courts. Comparatively, IU Maurer and Notre Dame led Indiana law schools with 17 and 16 graduates, respectively, getting clerkships. IU McKinney had six members of the Class of 2016 take clerkships and Valparaiso had three.
The ABA did not have any data on the 2016 graduates of Indiana Tech Law School, which is scheduled to close June 30.
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HATFIELD APPOINTED TO MIDWESTERN LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE STUDYING CRIMINAL JUSTICE, PUBLIC SAFETY
HATFIELD APPOINTED TO MIDWESTERN LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE STUDYING CRIMINAL JUSTICE, PUBLIC SAFETY
INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Ryan Hatfield (D-Evansville) has been appointed by Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) to serve as a member of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC) Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee for the 2017-2018 biennium.
Legislators from 11 Midwestern states and four Canadian provinces serve on the MLC Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee. The Committee will study a range of issues, including sentencing reform, strategies to reduce recidivism, the role and use of specialty courts, alternatives to incarceration, and victims’ rights. The Committee will meet in Des Moines, Iowa, in July.
“I am honored by this appointment to serve our state,†Hatfield said. “I welcome the opportunity to work with other legislators from across the Midwest to examine critical public safety issues. I hope this committee will work towards reducing recidivism, police and community relations, and ridding our neighborhoods of the spreading drug epidemic affecting so many Hoosier families.”
The New-Harmony Gazette Publisher Responds To CCO Blogger
The New-Harmony Gazette Publisher Responds To CCO Blogger
The Harmony Way Bridge has never been condemned or closed by either the State of Indiana or Illinois. It was closed by the White County Bridge Commission and barricades were put up on the Indiana State Police to block access in accord with the White County Bridge Commission desire. For $30,000 dollars, according to a bridge study, done by Bridge engineer James Barker in 2012, the bridge could have been opened within one month of it’s closing and earning as much as $600,000 per year in tolls and additional $500,000 per year for New Harmony and Posey County in transient income.
That’s my point, disaffected. If Posey County politicians had the guts they would have taken title to the bridge for $1 dollar in 2014 and the bridge would be paying for itself and helping the people of White County Illinois and North Posey County. The White County Bridge. Commission is a legal entity and it was created by Congress but it can only be sold to another government entity such as the State of Illinois, Indiana or White or Posey County. For $1 the Posey County Commission can have full legal authority over the Harmony Way Bridge just as they do the Memorial Bridge in Mt. Vernon.
As a matter of fact there has never been any bridge engineers study that came any where close to the $15 million dollars you quote for rehabilitating the Harmony Way Bridge. Learn the facts before you spout off. You apparently don’t live in New Harmony, Indiana or White County, Illinois.
I have over 2500 petition signature from both, demanding that the bridge be opened. Your the odd man out “disaffected.â€
Posted by Dan Barton
Publisher Of The New-Harmony Gazette
FOOTNOTE: Â The City County Observer posted this article without opinion, bias or editing.
UPDATED: Governor Holcomb’s Schedule for Week of May 15, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for the week of May 15, 2017.Â
Thursday, May 18, 2017
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ceremonial Bill Signing for HEA 1144, regarding rail transit development in Northwest Indiana.
Attending:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Eric J. Holcomb
Minority Leader State Rep. Scott Pelath
State Rep. Hal Slager
Michigan City Mayor Ron Meer
Mike Noland, President of the South Shore Rail Board
Other state and local officials and stakeholder
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. CDT
Where:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â South Shore Rail Station
503 N. Carroll Ave.
Michigan City, IN 46360Â (East of Carroll Ave. on Holiday St.)
Rain Location: 601 N. Roeske, Michigan City
Thursday, May 18, 2017
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ceremonial Bill Signing for HEA 1344, regarding assistance for residents in lead-contaminated areas of East Chicago.
Attending:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Eric J. Holcomb
State Sen. Ed Charbonneau
State Sen. Lonnie Randolph
State Rep. Earl Harris, Jr.
Other state and local officials and stakeholders
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT
Where:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Riley Park Recreation Pavilion
1005 E. Chicago Ave.
East Chicago, IN 46312
Thursday, May 18, 2017
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â One Region Chamber Reception
Host:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â One Region
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. CDT; a conversation with the governor at 3:40 p.m.
Where:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â South Shore Performing Arts Center
1040 Ridge Road
Munster, IN 46321
Friday, May 19, 2017
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 32nd Annual Bunker Hill Mini 500
Host:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Bunker Hill Elementary First Graders
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. EDT
Details:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Celebrating a month-long study of Indiana, Bunker Hill Elementary School first graders will simulate the Indy 500 in hand-crafted racecars. Gov. Holcomb will wave the green and checkered flags and present trophies to the winners.
Where:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Franklin Central High School Football Stadium
6641 South Franklin Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46259
Saturday, May 20, 2017
What:                         2nd Annual Boy Scouts of America Governor’s Campout
Host:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Governor Eric J. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb
Attending:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Approximately 100 scouts from the Crossroads of America Council, representing communities across the state
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 to 2 p.m. EDT
Photo Opportunities from 1 to 1:50 p.m.
Availability from 1:50 to 2 p.m.
Details:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor and first lady will join the scouts for the following activities at the residents:
- Obstacle Course
- Shooting Sports
- Red Cross Training
- Residence Tour
- Basketball
Where:            Governor’s Residence
4600 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Saturday, May 20, 2017
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Salesforce Tower Indianapolis Grand Opening Celebration
Host:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Salesforce
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT, with remarks by the governor at about 4:20 p.m.
Where:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Salesforce Tower Indianapolis
1 E. Ohio Street
South Side of Monument Circle (weather permitting)
Indianapolis, IN 46204
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Akl Dereco Cortex Clark: Possession of marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)
James Richard Connelly Jr.: Failure to register as a sex or violent offender (Level 5 Felony)
Lester Allen Carmickle Jr.: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)
Rebekah Ann Fenwick: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Jasmine Karel Johnson: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)
Harry Gerome Campbell: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 2 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 3 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Demario Antawn Dilworth: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Billie Joe Bolin: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Attempt obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Bobby Scott Courtney: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Burglary (Level 4 Felony)
Aaron Richard Baldwin: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Terry Joseph Kellems: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)
Everett Marshcell Nunn: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony
Five Eagles Qualify for NCAA II Outdoor Championships
University of Southern Indiana Track & Field will send four men’s runner and one women’s runner to the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships May 25-27 in Bradenton, Florida.
Junior Bastian Grau (Höchstadt, Germany) led the way for the Screaming Eagles with bids in two separate events. After a national championship in the mile during the indoor season, Grau will try to add to his collection, competing in the 1,500-meters and 5,000-meters. He is seeded fourth in the 1,500-meters and fifth in the 5,000-meters.
Two USI runners qualified for the 3,000-meter steeplechase as junior James Cecil (Owensboro, Kentucky) nabbed the 20th and final qualifying spot. It will be Cecil’s first appearance in an NCAA II Track & Field Championship event. Senior Chase Broughton (Marengo, Indiana) will also compete in the event and is currently seeded 11th.
Also making his first appearance in an NCAA II Track & Field Championship event, senior Noah Lutz (Evansville, Indiana) owns the 12th-fastest time in the 10,000-meters.
The lone women’s runner to advance to the NCAA II Outdoor Championships is junior Jessica Lincoln (Palatine, Indiana). Lincoln is the third Eagle set to make their first appearance in an NCAA II Track & Field Championship event. She will compete in the 10,000-meters where she is timed as the 19th-seed in the event.
Preliminaries for the 1,500-meters and 3,000-meter steeplechase will take place Thursday, May 25 with finals for the steeplechase on Friday, May 26 and finals for the 1,500-meters on Saturday, May 27. Lincoln and Lutz will compete in the finals of the 10,000-meters to end Thursday’s events. Grau will compete in the 5,000-meter final on Saturday.