Photographed at the Evansville riverfront in 1917, this Boy Scout troop represented B’nai Israel Temple. The young men had probably just finished marching in one of the many patriotic parades held downtown during the First World War, as the large American flag, drummer, and canteens suggest. The Boy Scouts of America had been founded in 1910; it quickly recruited thousands of members, making it the largest youth organization in the nation and inspiring the formation of the Girl Scouts two years later. Evansville’s council was chartered in 1915; the Buffalo Trace Council now serves southwestern Indiana and southeastern Illinois.
K-9 Deputy Arrests Fleeing Felon with the Assistance of Bystander
- On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at approximately 2:20pm a K-9 deputy assigned to the Joint Drug Task Force observed a Toyota Camry traveling on Maxwell Avenue near Kentucky Avenue. The deputy suspected the driver was Mr. Jourdan Dabbs, who had an active felony warrant.
- The deputy initiated a traffic stop and the vehicle pulled over to the side of the road. As the deputy approached on foot, the vehicle fled south onto Fares Avenue. The deputy pursued the vehicle on side streets intersecting with Virginia Street before the vehicle entered an alleyway.
Mr. Dabbs then exited his vehicle (which then rolled against a fence) and ran north toward Virginia Street. K-9 Boss was deployed and apprehended Mr. Dabbs in the 500 block of E. Virginia Street. Once the K-9 released his bite, Mr. Dabbs continued to struggle and refused to be handcuffed. A bystander intervened and assisted the Sheriff’s Office and Evansville Police Department in taking Mr. Dabbs into custody. A later search of Mr. Dabbs’ vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia.
Mr. Dabbs remains lodged at the Vanderburgh County Jail with a $5,500 bond.
Jourdan Gregory Dabbs (pictured above), 28, of Evansville. Resisting Law Enforcement as Level 6 Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement as a Class A Misdemanor, Possession of Syringe as a Level 6 Felony, Reckless Driving as a A Class Misdemeaner, Driving while License Suspended and Prior as a Class A Misdemeanor
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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.
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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Former Franklin Street Store’s Re-Zoning Request Denied
Former Franklin Street Store’s Re-Zoning Request Denied
 What was once a west side motorcycle shop is denied a re-zoning to become a bar and grill.
Thursday night, the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Board of Zoning Appeals said “No†to the petition for the old Bud’s Motorcycle Shop on West Franklin Street by a four-to-three vote.
The re-zoning request included reducing front yard green space along Franklin and Illinois Streets, a reduction of parking spaces and new access drives.
One board member who voted no said she had concerns about the two access drives bringing too much traffic to West Franklin.
It is not known what the owners of the property will do next, as they have already gone before the board five times.
The site has been vacant since 2007.
Kentucky-Based Manufacturer Picks Indiana for New Production Facility
Kentucky-Based Manufacturer Picks Indiana for New Production Facility
Charlestown – Ohio Valley Precast, a manufacturer of precast concrete products, announced plans today to establish operations in Clark County. With its growth, the company plans to create up to 80 high-wage jobs to support increased production of precast concrete components in the industrial, commercial and civil construction sectors.
“Ohio Valley Precast’s decision to establish operations in Indiana continues a trend of growth as businesses across the country are choosing to locate in a state that works,†said Governor Mike Pence. “We have worked diligently to create a low-tax, pro-growth business climate, which is ranked among the top five in the nation, and we are proud to be home to millions of hardworking Hoosiers. This company could create jobs anywhere, but they chose Indiana because we offer the tools needed for success both now and in the future.â€
The company, a subsidiary of Lexington, Kentucky-based Bristol Group, will invest $12 million to construct and equip a new facility at 15000 Rocket Plan Road, which will serve as Bristol Group’s first Indiana operation. The company will build an initial 35,000-square-foot facility, which will be complete by the second quarter of 2017, and plans to nearly double that footprint over the next five years. The new facility will allow the company to increase its production capacity to 3 million square feet of precast concrete components annually and more efficiently serve its regional customers.
“Ohio Valley Precast is excited to make this investment in southern Indiana. With this new operation, our company will be able to capitalize on a strong existing demand in the region, while also taking advantage of Indiana’s best-in-class business climate,” said Todd Ball, president of Ohio Valley Precast. “With changing building codes and a tight construction labor market, our insulated precast wall panels bring an unmatched value to owners, developers and contractors. We are looking forward to starting construction and hiring Hoosiers as soon as possible.â€
Bristol Group currently employs more than 100 associates as part of its Lexington, Kentucky-based operations. Ohio Valley Precast plans to begin hiring for supervisors, engineers and production operators in 2017. Positions are expected to offer average salaries more than 30 percent higher than the county’s average wage. Interested applicants may inquire by emailing careers@ohiovalleyprecast.com.
Founded in 1997, Bristol Group specializes in civil, industrial, commercial design and construction services. In 2003, the company began offering precast structural and architectural concrete systems to meet a variety of quality and time sensitive construction projects such as segmented holding tanks, highway sound barrier walls, mid-rise hotels and distribution facilities. Bristol Group offers design and engineering services for customers throughout the Ohio Valley and the Southeast, which include Hitachi Automotive, DHL, North American Stainless, Marriott, Hyatt, United Parcel Service and the U.S. General Services Administration.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Ohio Valley Precast LLC up to $625,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $50,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. These incentives are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The Clark County Council approved additional tax incentives at the request of One Southern Indiana.
“The attraction of high-paying jobs for Southern Indiana residents is extremely important to Clark County, and we stand ready to help Ohio Valley Precast in any way we can,” said Barbara Hollis, president of the Clark County Council.
One in five Hoosiers work in the manufacturing industry and roughly 8,500 manufacturing businesses operate in the state. Since 2013, Indiana has added 161,800 new jobs, with more Hoosiers working today than ever before in the state’s 200-year history.
Evansville School Announced As Outreach To Teach Project
Evans School To Receive Cosmetic Updates From Indiana Student Education Association
The Indiana Student Education Association (ISEA) and the Indiana State Teachers Association named the Evans School in Evansville as the project for Outreach to Teach. The annual event rewards a deserving public school with cosmetic updates completed in a one-day volunteer blitz. Outreach to Teach is scheduled for April 8, and ISEA is kicking off their fundraising push for the project during American Education Week Nov. 14 – 18.
“The Evans School is a perfect candidate for Outreach to Teach,†said Katie Schmidt, ISEA Region 4 representative and c0-chair of Outreach to Teach. “We are planning to complete painting, murals, landscaping and more. Now, we have the challenge to fund the project.â€
ISEA is collecting donations online and via check until April. Those interested in making an online donation, please visit bit.ly/2enKJ8w. Checks should be made out to Outreach to Teach and mailed to 150 W. Market St., Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN 46204. In-kind donations of materials are also welcomed. Contact Angela Miller atamiller@ista-in.org for more information on in-kind donations.
More information about Outreach to Teach can be found at ista-in.org.
Adopt A Pet
 Ava is a female Shih Tzu! She’s estimated to be about 2 years old. Ava was found on Evansville’s north side as a stray, so not much is known about her background. Her $120 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or www.vhslifesaver.org for details!
Student Group Raises Nearly $3,500 For Aurora
The Southwest Association of Nursing Students (SWANS) at Ivy Tech Community College has raised $3,365.33 for the social service agency Aurora, through a barbecued meat sale.
The students decided they wanted to do something to assist the organization that serves homeless individuals in the area, following USI’s multi-institutional Symposium on Homelessness where they first heard of what Aurora does and its mission from Brian Kerney, executive director. Aurora’s mission states, “We believe that our community and its families will be stronger when everyone has a safe, decent and sustainable place to call home.†Kerney said that Aurora’s mission is similar to what nurses do. “We give tender loving care to people who have fallen into a pit and don’t know how to get out – and then we show them the way.â€
In May 2016, Aurora and several other community agencies, learned their programs were not going to be funded in the federal Housing and Urban Development’s latest grant cycle, nor in the future.
Ivy Tech nursing students were moved to action. “We were impressed and amazed at all the great things they do. When we heard of them losing funding, we knew we had to do something,†said Ivy Tech student Lara Seibert. “We, as individuals and as nursing students, have a very similar background. We are all very compassionate and caring people. We want to be a light in the dark. We saw a local organization that was in need of help. Aurora does SO much for the community and the individuals in it. They deserved to have the same done for them.â€
The Human Services student organization at Ivy Tech also raised over $200 for the agency.
HOLIDAY & NEW YEAR Thank-a-Teacher & Salute-A-Staffer
TIS THE SEASON: It is time for our Thank-a-Teacher and Salute-a-Staffer card program. This is an easy way to thank your child’s or children’s teacher, school and/or support staff. Best of all, your gratitude will also provide a basis of funds to enrich the popular public school classroom grants provided by the Public Education Foundation of Evansville.
“Thank-A-Teacher” and “Salute-a-Staffer†contributions return to public schools in via direct
grants to teacher and administrator applicants. Since 1985, PEF has awarded nearly $8 million to public schools – funding 2,500+ projects and programs!
Before December 1 —SIMPLE AS 1, 2, 3
1) Think of the teacher(s) or staff member(s) whom you want to thank. 2) Complete the form below; add a page if you need to*
3) Give online or mail this form below with your contribution to PEF.
TO GIVE ON-LINE before December 1.
1. Go to www.pefevansville.org — Make a Donation — Thank a Teacher
2. Follow instructions; don’t forget the honoree’s name and your student(s) name.
By December 9, PEF staff will send the appropriate card for either teachers or staff members to the honorees in your name. With a small gift, as well. (Donation amounts are confidential.)
IT’S ALWAYS TIME FOR A “THANK YOUâ€
Please send your contribution with the form below using the enclosed envelope before December 11. PEF is a 501 c 3 non-profit; donations may be tax deductible.
Select: Thank a Teacher or Salute a Staffer
Teacher/Staff to Thank: _________________________________ School: ________________________
Add a page if you need to*
YourStudent’sName:________________________ Yourname:_______________________________
YourE-Mail:_______________________________ YourPhone:_______________________________
Your Address: ____________________________________________________________
Contribution Amount Enclosed: ____ $10 ____ $20 ____ $50 ___ $ other amount _______
*Multiple TY notes minimum gift equal to $5 each.
Public Education Foundation of Evansville PO Box 1163 Evansville, IN 47706