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USI upset by William Jewell to open GLVC Tournament

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After five changes to the first pitch due to weather, the 20th-ranked University of Southern Indiana baseball team could not overcome a four-run fifth by William Jewell College and was upset, 7-3, in the first round of the GLVC Tournament Thursday afternoon at U.S. Ballpark in Ozark, Missouri. USI, the top seed from the GLVC East Division, watched its record go to 32-18 overall, while William Jewell, the fourth-seed from the GLVC West Division, goes to 22-25.

With the loss, the Screaming Eagles move into the lower have of the bracket and will play an elimination game versus the University of Illinois Springfield Friday at 12:30 p.m. The Prairie Stars, the three-seed from the GLVC East, lost their opening game, 10-1, to Quincy University, the two-seed from the GLVC West.

William Jewell and USI, both, struck for a run in the opening frame with the Eagles scoring on a sacrifice fly by junior shortstop Sam Griggs (Evansville, Indiana). The game would remain tied 1-1 until the fifth inning when the Cardinals exploded for four runs to take a 5-1 lead. William Jewell would add a tally in the seventh up its lead to 6-1.

The Eagles rallied to cut the lead in the bottom half of the seventh when junior rightfielder Nick Gobert (Jasper, Indiana) doubled in a run to cut the deficit to 6-2. Griggs would strike again for the Eagles in the ninth with an RBI-single to make the score 7-3 after William Jewell added an insurance run in the top half of the frame.

Gobert, senior designated hitter Jaylen Quarles (Indianapolis, Indiana), and sophomore catcher Logan Brown (Mt. Vernon, Indiana) finished with two hits each in the game to lead the Eagle bats. Griggs also had a team-high two RBIs in the loss.

The USI outfield defense was outstanding in the game with Gobert and junior leftfielder Drake McNamara (Mt. Vernon, Indiana) combining to throw three Cardinals out at the plate. McNamara and Gobert threw out back-to-back runners in the sixth.

USI senior right-hander Lucas Barnett (Sellersburg, Indiana) started and took the loss for the Eagles. Barnett (6-2) allowed five runs on eight hits in 4.2 innings, striking out three.

Barnett was followed to the mound by freshman right-hander Tyler Hagedorn (Evansville, Indiana) and sophomore left-hander Chase Partain (Evansville, Indiana). Hagedorn allowed one run on four hits in 1.1 innings, while Partain finished the game by allowing a run on two hits and a walk in 2.2 frames on the bump.

Driver Dies after Striking Building on North Saint Joe Avenue

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On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at approximately 6:28 AM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to 4417 North St. Joseph Avenue upon report of a vehicle having crashed into the Safety Kleen building.

The first responding deputy removed the driver from the vehicle and began CPR until responding volunteer fire units could take over. Volunteer firefighters performed CPR on the driver until he was transported by ambulance to Deaconess Hospital. Both German Township and McCutchanville Fire Departments responded to the scene.

On-scene investigation and witness statements revealed that prior to the crash a blue 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck had stopped in the right lane of travel on North St. Joseph Avenue. A witness observed the driver let go of the steering wheel and clutch his chest with both hands. The driver reportedly leaned back into the seat and the vehicle then accelerated and struck the curbing. The truck reportedly ran off the right side of the road and traveled through the grass until it collided with the Safety Kleen building.

The driver later died at the hospital. The primary cause of the crash was listed as driver illness.

DRIVER:

Robert K. Akin, 64, of Evansville.

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: IU Launching $55 Million Effort to Study Climate Change

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IU Launching $55(M) Effort to Study Climate Change

Indiana University is launching a new 55 million dollar effort to study the impact of climate change. School officials say the effort could help mitigate the impact of climate change, which can alter weather patterns, the migration of invasive…

Aces Softball Completes 2017 Season

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Aces Softball Completes 2017 Season

Aces Fall By A 6-1 Final To Loyola

 In the opening game of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship, Loyola scored three runs in the first inning on their way to a 6-1 victory over the University of Evansville softball team on Thursday afternoon at Marian Kneer Stadium.

With the loss, the Purple Aces season comes to an end with a 20-33 mark.  League Newcomer of the Year Brittany Hay finished the season with a team-best .309 batting average while senior Hayli Scott finished at .302.  Morgan Florey wrapped up the campaign with 14 victories in the circle along with a 1.99 ERA and an MVC-best 194 strikeouts.

Florey also provided the power in the lineup, pacing the team with nine home runs and 32 RBI.  She was responsible for UE’s run on Thursday, going 1-3 while bringing home the Aces’ run in the contest.

Loyola wasted little time getting on the board as Katie Kasubke hit a home run to center field to give the Ramblers a 3-0 lead.

In the bottom of the inning, the Aces showed that they were ready to fight back.  Brittany Hay hit a leadoff double before moving to third base on a Michal Luckett groundout.  Up next was Morgan Florey, who singled down the right field line to score Hay and get UE on the board.  Morgan Lambert also added a hit in the frame.

The score remained 3-1 until the top of the fifth when the Ramblers plated three more runs.  They loaded up the bases with one out and Kasubke drew a walk to add their fourth run of the game.  Jamie O’Brien also notched an RBI.

Evansville looked to rally in the bottom of the seventh as a pair of runners reached with two outs, but a groundout ended the game as the Ramblers took the 6-1 win.

Florey tossed all seven frames, allowing six runs, three earned, on six hits.  She fanned six Rambler batters.  Kiley Jones was the victor for Loyola, scattering six hits over her seven innings of work.

 

Southwest Indiana Chamber Names Tim Hayden–Director Of Marketing And Communications

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Southwest Indiana Chamber Names Tim Hayden–Director Of Marketing And Communications

Evansville, Ind. (May 11, 2017) – The Southwest Indiana Chamber has named Tim Hayden as its new director of marketing and communications. Tim will create and deliver the strategic direction of all marketing and communication initiatives. As the Chamber serves our region by promoting and protecting business, Tim’s thoughtfulness and approach to sharing the Chamber story and the story of members/partners is critical. Tim will also be instrumental in building upon the evolving brand of Evansville and Southwest Indiana.

Tim joins the Southwest Indiana Chamber following 27 years of dedication to the Evansville Courier & Press. As a senior manager, Tim served as the director of operations for 8 years, leading production, packaging and distribution, facility, and commercial printing sales; then as vice president of sales/director of advertising for the last 6 years, responsible for all advertising sales, marketing programs, and creative teams. During his tenure, Tim’s leadership and team approach allowed the Evansville Courier & Press to outperform peers, providing leading marketing and advertising solutions to business partners. Tim has volunteered for and served on a number of local non-profit boards over the years, providing impactful community involvement.

“Tim’s wide and deep range of business, marketing, sales, and operations experience will greatly benefit the Southwest Indiana Chamber, our diverse members and our community. Through Tim’s vision and leadership, we will continue to impact the forward trajectory of our region. We are thrilled to welcome Tim to our award-winning team,” noted Christy Gillenwater, President & CEO.

Tim holds undergraduate degrees in art/graphic design and accounting, both from the University of Southern Indiana, and is currently enrolled in the MBA program at USI. Tim was born and raised in Evansville and brings an awareness of and passion for our community to his new role.

About Southwest Indiana Chamber

Since 1915, the Southwest Indiana Chamber has been a trusted ally of the regional business community. Today we are one of the state’s largest, strongest, and most impactful nonprofit business organizations, representing a total membership of more than 1,800 businesses, organizations, and agencies. About one-third of members have invested in our organization for 10 or more years. While nearly all major employers in our region invest in the Southwest Indiana Chamber, 71% of our member businesses have 25 or fewer employees.

Learn more about the Chamber, our members, and the Southwest Indiana regional business community at www.swinchamber.com.

Elton John Will Returns To Evansville For A One Night Only Performance At Ford Center

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Elton John Will Returns To Evansville For A One Night Only Performance At Ford Center On SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2017 EVANSVILLE, IN

EVANSVILLE, IN – Elton John and his band return to Evansville for one performance at Ford Center on Saturday, November 11, 2017 as part of a 6-city concert tour that will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout his incredible ve-decade career, as well as selected tracks from his latest release, Wonderful Crazy Night.

The public on-sale will begin Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. (CST). Visit Ticketmaster.com for more information.

“The simple truth is I want to spend more time with my family and less time touring,” said Elton. “I am all too aware of how precious the time ahead is. My sons are growing up so quickly. Their early years are just ying by and I want to be there with them.”

Elton John’s band features Nigel Olsson (part of Elton’s original three-piece band) on drums, Davey Johnstone (who rst recorded with Elton in 1971 and joined the band a year later) on guitar, John Mahon on percussion, Kim Bullard on keyboards, and Matt Bissonette on bass.

One of the most successful artists on the road today, Elton and his band perform a concert you will never forget:
the entire audience singing along to much-loved classic songs such as “Your Song,” “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” and many more.

“Fans are still talking about Elton John’s unforgettable performance when all he needed was his piano to put on one of the best shows that has been to Evansville,” said Ford Center Executive Director, Scott Schoenike. “In 2012, Elton John was one of the very rst concerts Ford Center hosted, and now we get to have him back on
the same day we will be celebrating our six year anniversary.”

The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer Elton John spans ve decades. He is one
of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 38 gold records and 31 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits,
and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. John holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind 1997,” which sold over 33 million copies. Since launching his rst tour in 1970, he has over
4,000 performances in more than 80 countries to his credit.

Supreme Court Reverses Denial Of Motion To Suppress In Gun-Tip Case

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Supreme Court Reverses Denial Of Motion To Suppress In Gun-Tip Case

Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com

Evidence of a man’s illegal possession of a handgun must be suppressed at his trial on remand after the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday the evidence was obtained in violation of constitutional protections.

When Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers received a dispatch advising them of a black male dropping a handgun as he exited a taxi, officers Jason Palmer and George Stewart arrived at the Studio Movie Grill, where the man had exited the cab. They saw a black man matching the description the cab driver had provided seated in the lobby. The officers approached the man, later identified as Thomas Pinner, stood on either side of him and told him the taxi driver had reported that a man matching his description had a handgun on him.

After pausing for a few seconds, Pinner denied having a weapon, but when he complied with Palmer’s instructions to stand and put his hands up, the officer saw the butt of a gun in Pinner’s pocket. The weapon was secured, Pinner was detained and the state charged him with Class A misdemeanor carrying a handgun without a license, enhanced to a Level 5 felony due to a prior felony conviction.

Pinner filed a motion to suppress, arguing that the search and seizure were in violation of the Fourth Amendment and Article 1, Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution. The Marion Superior Court denied the motion, finding the officers had reasonable suspicion to approach and question Pinner. But a divided Indiana Court of Appeals reversed, finding “no reasonable suspicion justified the investigatory stop.”

The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments in Thomas Pinner v. State of Indiana, 49S02-1611-CR-610, in December, with Pinner’s counsel repeating the argument that the officers lacked reasonable suspicion to stop him. Specifically, Pinner argued “the tip from the cab driver did not provide the officers with information sufficient to demonstrate he was engaged in or about to engage in criminal activity.”

The justices agreed with that argument, with retiring Justice Robert Rucker noting in the opinion the taxi driver’s tip made no “assertion of illegality,” but rather “’had a tendency to identify a determinate person’ who was in possession of a handgun,” a phrase delineated in Florida v. J.L., 529 U.S. 266 (2000). Assuming Pinner was the man the driver was describing, the officers still had no reason to suspect Pinner did not have a valid license to carry the gun, Rucker said.

“This is not a case where, through independent investigation or personal experience, the officers had reason to believe that Pinner’s possession of a weapon was in violation of Indiana law,” Rucker wrote. “In essence, other than the taxi driver’s claims of being fearful because he had seen an individual matching Pinner’s description ‘drop a handgun,’ there is no evidence in the record from which an inference of criminal activity can be drawn.”

Further, the court rejected the state’s argument that Pinner’s nervousness created reasonable suspicion and its argument that “the officers were permitted under the Fourth Amendment to briefly detain Defendant to ascertain the legality of the weapon and dispel any suspected criminal activity,” with Rucker noting the U.S. Supreme Court had rejected such “weapons or firearms exceptions.”

Thus, the high court reversed the denial of Pinner’s motion to suppress and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Willard Library Summer Reading Program: A Bucketful of Fun!

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Summer Reading at Willard Library: A Bucketful of Fun!
Enjoy 10 weeks of original programming and take part in the “Grey Lady” Mystery Hunt! Most programs take place on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 PM, but if you can’t attend the programs you can still participate in the “Grey Lady” hunt and receive prizes for reading.
We are looking forward to 10 weeks of great reading experiences!
Hours: Monday, Tuesday 9:00-8:00 â—Š Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-5:30
Saturday 9:00-5:00 â—Š Sunday 1:00-5:00
Willard Library â—Š 21 First Avenue â—Š Evansville, Indiana 47710 â—Š 812-425-4309 â—Š willard@willard.lib.in.us
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