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Back to Back Athlete of the Week Awards for Broughton

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No. 14 University of Southern Indiana Men’s Track & Field senior Chase Broughton (Marengo, Indiana) was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week for the second-consecutive week after earning two NCAA Division II Provisional marks at the GVSU Big Meet.
Competing in the 3,000-meter run, Broughton earned a provisional time en route to earning a win over a loaded field. His time of eight minutes, 7.70 seconds is currently the sixth-best time in NCAA II this season.

Broughton’s time also marks the 15th-fastest 3,000-meter time in NCAA II history on an oversized track.

A part of the distance medley relay team, Broughton along with junior Bastian Grau (Höchstadt, Germany), sophomore Tyler Kruse (Indianapolis, Indiana), and freshman Javan Winders (Mansfield, Tennessee) earned the third fastest provisional time in NCAA II with a school record time of 9:47.61. The mark is the second fastest in NCAA II history on an oversized track.

The Screaming Eagles earn the weekly conference honor in back-to-back weeks for the second time this season with Grau having accomplished the feat earlier in the year.

With one more tune-up before the Great Lakes Valley Conference Indoor Championships, the Eagles will head to Greencastle, Indiana, Saturday for the Depauw Classic.

Eagles open 2017 with DH sweep of top-ranked Lions

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University of Southern Indiana Softball scored six unanswered runs to complete a double-header sweep of defending NCAA Division II champion and No. 1-ranked University of North Alabama in its 2017 season-opener Tuesday afternoon.

USI (2-0) earned a 3-0 victory in the game one before taking the nightcap, 6-1.

Game 1: USI 3, UNA 0

Freshman pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky) tossed a three-hit, complete-game shutout in her collegiate debut as the Screaming Eagles opened the season with a 3-0 win over North Alabama.

Junior first baseman Marleah Fossett (Brownsburg, Indiana) had an RBI-single in the top of the fourth inning to give USI a 1-0 lead; then junior third baseman Mena Fulton (Bloomington, Indiana) hit a two-run home run in the seventh frame to put the Eagles up 3-0.

Leonhardt (1-0) fanned six batters and retired the side three times to earn the victory. She issued just one walk and one hit batter. Both Fossett and Fulton went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Eagles’ offense.

Game 2: USI 6, UNA 1

USI rallied from a one-run deficit to complete the two-game sweep with a 6-1 victory over the Lions. Fulton tied the game with an RBI-single in the top of the fourth inning, while senior shortstop Lexi Reese (Lebanon, Indiana) had an RBI-single to open up a four-run fifth inning for the Eagles.

Senior catcher Haley Hodges (Portage, Indiana), who was 3-of-4 at the plate in game two, followed Reese’s hit with a two-out, two-run single to put USI up 4-1. Fossett finished the scoring in the next at-bat with a single to drive in Hodges.

The Eagles took advantage of a North Alabama error to add their final tally in the sixth inning.

Sophomore hurler Courtney Atkisson (Bringhurst, Indiana) picked up the complete-game victory as she surrendered just one run off four hits in seven innings of work. Atkisson (1-0) had a strikeout and issued just one walk in her season debut.

North Alabama saw its six-game winning streak come to a close as it fell to 8-4 on the year.

USI returns to action February 24 when it takes on Trevecca Nazarene University and Ferris State University in the Midwest Region Crossover at Deaconess Sports Park in Evansville.

Southern Indiana 3, North Alabama 0 (Feb 14, 2017 at Florence, AL) (Game 1)

Southern Indiana…. 000 100 2 -  3  6  0      (0-1)

North Alabama……. 000 000 0 -  0  3  2      (8-3)

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Pitchers:

Southern Indiana – Leonhardt, Jennifer and Hodges, Haley.

North Alabama – Hillary Carpenter and M. Roberts.

Win-Leonhardt, Jennifer(1-0)  Loss-Hillary Carpenter(3-2)  T-1:27  A-333

HR USI – Fulton, Mena (1).

Southern Indiana 6, North Alabama 1 (Feb 14, 2017 at Florence, AL) (Game 2)

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Southern Indiana…. 000 141 0 -  6  9  0      (2-0)

North Alabama……. 001 000 0 -  1  4  2      (8-4)

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Pitchers:

Southern Indiana – Atkisson,Courtney and Hodges, Haley.

North Alabama – Marissa Honeycutt; Raven Cole(5) and Sydney Sanders.

Win-Atkisson,Courtney(1-0)  Loss-Marissa Honeycutt(1-1)  T-1:26  A-310

 

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DARE TO DREAM INVITES  LOCAL CHILD TO BE PART OF THE SHOW

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WHO: Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream skates into Evansville and invites a group of children from Granted to meet the stars of the show before opening night performance. The highlight will be when Journey, 9 year-old girl and a part of Granted, is a part of the show shortly after intermission. Journey will join Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they release one lantern into the night sky to be joined with hundreds of other lanterns. 100 complimentary tickets have been given to Granted to use for multiple families to come as our guests for opening night.

WHEN: Thursday, February 16, 2017

5:30 p.m. Private Meet and Greet with Stars of the Show in 5/3 Hospitality area

7 p.m. Disney On Ice performance

Approximately 8 p.m. (immediately following intermission) Lantern Launch with Journey

WHERE:  The Ford Center, Evansville

WHY: Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream is helping dreams come true for a group of children from Granted based in Evansville. Disney On Ice opens on Thursday, February 16 through Sunday, February 19 at The Ford Center and is pleased to give back to the community with this special event. For more information, www.disneyonice.com

Contact: Lisa Finch, Disney On Ice Publicist, 317-710-6664 mobile, finchandfinch@sbcgobal.net

Susan Washburn, Executive Director of Granted, Inc., 812-204-5068 mobile, susan@grantedtristate.org

EPD Activity Report

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EPD Report

Intoxicated Female Leads Deputies on Pursuit into Gibson County

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On Sunday, February 12, 2017 at around 9:30 PM deputies responded to the area of north US 41 upon report of an intoxicated driver in a Ford Expedition traveling at a high rate of speed.
A deputy observed the suspect vehicle traveling north of St. George Road and attempted to catch up. The deputy activated his lights and siren, but the vehicle continued north passing vehicles at speeds of 70 mph. The vehicle stopped at a red light, but the driver (later identified as Ms. Roxanne Chambers) ignored commands to exit her vehicle and then drove off when the light turned green.

The pursuit continued into Gibson County where Ms. Chambers stopped at the Pilot gas station on Warrenton Road. Ms. Chambers remained in her vehicle, ignoring deputies commands for several minutes before getting out and attempting to casually walk into the store.

Ms. Chambers was taken to the ground by a deputy, but refused to allow herself to be handcuffed. Ms. Chambers was eventually subdued and transported to the Vanderbugh County Jail. A certified breath test showed Ms. Chambers’ breath alcohol content to be .214, over two and a half times the legal limit of .08.

ARRESTED:

Roxanne Marie Chambers (pictured above), 34, of Evansville. Resisting Law Enforcement as a Level 6 Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement as a Class A Misdemeanor, Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated as a Class A Misdemeanor, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .15 or more as a Class A Misdemeanor, Speeding as a Class C Infraction

Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

“READERS FORUM” FEBRUARY 14, 2017

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Sargento Recalls Some Of Its Products

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Sargento Recalls Some Of Its Products

Some of the products in a popular brand of cheese are being recalled. Cheesemaker Sargento is recalling the handful of products because they may be contaminated with listeria. The recalled cheeses include some of their ‘ultra-thin sliced longhorn…

Posey County Hires Economic Development Executive Director

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Partnership Hires Economic Development Executive Director

February 13, 2017 (Mount Vernon, Ind.) The Posey County Economic Development Partnership announces the hiring of Brittaney Johnson to fill the position of Executive Director.

Johnson comes to the Partnership from the role of Posey County Director for the Southwest Indiana Chamber. In this position, she has built the Posey County Alliance into a strong and integral community organization serving more than 130 members and growing the Alliance’s assets.

“During the search for the next economic development director, we looked for someone with the ability to position Posey County as a leader in the new model of economic development, and Brittaney is that person,” said board President Andrew Wilson. “Brittaney will do an outstanding job working with our regional and statewide partners. She understands Posey County, and will endeavor tirelessly to recruit the businesses and investment we need to continue to grow good-paying jobs in our communities for the next generation.”

Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from the University of Southern Indiana. She serves on the board of the newly formed Visit Posey County, Inc., the Posey County Junior Achievement Board, Posey County Career Success Coalition and is a member of the Mt. Vernon Kiwanis, New Harmony Business Associates, Mt. Vernon Bicentennial Committee and Indiana Economic Development Association.

“It’s an honor to join the Partnership and continue making Posey County a great place to live, work and raise a family. I look forward to working with each of our communities and existing businesses to grow Posey County,” said Brittaney Johnson. “This is an exciting time for Posey County, with our assets and our people, Posey County is well-positioned to attract new investments. I look forward to partnering with the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana and the entire economic development community across the state of Indiana.”

“Economic development is a relationship business; and, Brittaney’s long-standing work in the community will serve her well,” said Greg Wathen, President & CEO of the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana. “Since 2007, the Coalition has helped Posey County leverage exposure to new talent and investment, and we look forward to the future with Brittaney at the helm.”

Johnson’s start date is February 13, 2017.

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About the Posey County Economic Development Partnership

The Posey County Economic Development Partnership serves the Posey County business community helping to attract and retain businesses by collaborating with local, regional and statewide partners. Located 20 minutes west of Evansville, Ind., Posey County is home to SABIC, AstraZeneca, BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, CountryMark, Valero, Consolidated Grain & Barge, Green Plains, Inc., the Ports of Indiana-Mt. Vernon -7th largest inland port in the U.S, among other regional, national and international companies.

As a center for advanced manufacturing, Posey County is also known for its plastics business, bio and life sciences, advanced logistics and energy with partners such as Vectren, Hoosier Energy and Duke Energy.

Other partners include: Indiana Economic Development Corporation; Indiana Department of Workforce Development; Posey County Government, City of Mount Vernon; Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana; Southwest Indiana Chamber; Town of Poseyville and the Town of New Harmony.

7th Circuit Halts Fraud Restitution, Urges Fine For ‘Reckless’ Bank of America

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7th Circuit Halts Fraud Restitution, Urges Fine For ‘Reckless’ Bank of America

Dave Stafford for www.theindianalawyer.com

Three defendants convicted of wire fraud in the purchase of 16 properties in Gary were clearly guilty of the crimes, but the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Friday threw out a restitution order against them and urged the district court in Hammond to consider fining Bank of America for “facilitating a massive fraud.”

“The bank was reckless,” Judge Richard Posner wrote in United States of America v. Minas Litos and Adrian and Daniela Tartareanu, 16-1384, -1385, 2248, 2249, 2330. The defendants were convicted of wire fraud, and the 7th Circuit affirmed those convictions, but reversed an order that they pay the bank restitution of $893,015, the amount it claimed was lost in the scheme.

The defendants were convicted on wire fraud charges filed in 2012 for a scheme in which home buyers were provided down payment kickbacks from the defendants after mortgages were secured on loan applications that provided false information. The defendants then walked away with the purchase price of the properties. But the 7th Circuit wrote Bank of America didn’t have clean hands, and there was little evidence that the bank would not have made the loans had it know the true source of the down payments — the defendants, not the buyers.

Posner detailed the bank’s dubious mortgage-lending history during the real-estate bubble leading up to the Great Recession, noting for instance one woman to whom the bank issued six mortgages in a 10-day period. Posner noted that District Judge Philip Simon said during sentencing in this case, “Bank of America knew [what] was going on. They’re playing this dance and papering it. Everybody knows it is a sham because no one is assuming any risk. So what’s wrong with saying they’re [of] equal culpability?”

“Indeed,” Posner continued, “and we are puzzled that after saying this the judge awarded Bank of America restitution — and in the exact amount that the government had sought.”

“Restitution for a reckless bank? A dubious remedy indeed — which is not to say that the defendants should be allowed to retain the $893,015.” That is stolen money,” he wrote. “We don’t understand why the district judge, given his skepticism concerning the entitlement of Bank of America to an award for its facilitating a massive fraud, did not levy on the defendants a fine of not more than the greater of twice the gross gain or the gross loss caused by an offense from which any of  $893,015. 18  U.S.C. § 3571(d) authorizes a fine of not more than the greater of twice the gross gain or the gross loss caused by an offense from which any person either derives pecuniary gain or suffers pecuniary loss.”

The 7th Circuit vacated the restitution order as to the Tartareanus and remanded for full resentencing with the alternative remedy of a heavy fine on the defendants. The panel remanded Litos’ sentencing for the limited purpose of reconsideration of the restitution order with direction to consider whether a fine is possible.

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