Home Blog Page 5316

First Lady Karen Pence to Offer Remarks at Opening Ceremony of Bicentennial Torch Relay

0

 Indianapolis – Tomorrow, First Lady Karen Pence, Indiana’s Bicentennial Ambassador, will join Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb,  co-chairs of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission, Lee Hamilton and former Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, former First Lady Judy O’Bannon, and representatives from the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and the Indiana Bicentennial Commission to offer remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Bicentennial Torch Relay. The Torch Relay begins in Corydon and will culminate in Indianapolis on the Statehouse Grounds on October 15. More information about the Torch Relay can be found here. Details below.

Friday, September 9:

10:00 a.m. EDT – First Lady Karen Pence to offer remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Bicentennial Torch Relay

*Media are welcome to attend.

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, 126 E. Walnut Street, Corydon, IN

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

0

 Below is a list of the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Anthony Wade Woolard Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, Level 6 felony

Louis Eugene Lacey Sr. Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Nikolas Andrew McElroy Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony

Charlene Shannon Thornton Neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, Level 5 felony

Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony

Michael David Gauer Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, Level 4 felony

Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 4 felony

Criminal recklessness, Level 6 felony

Criminal recklessness, Level 6 felony

Criminal recklessness, Level 6 felony

Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Level 6 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances, Level 6 felony

Possession of marijuana, Class A misdemeanor

Amanda Ann Slaton Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Level 6 felony

Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Class A misdemeanor

Ann Marie Knippenberg Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Level 6 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances, Level 6 felony

Seth Alexander Walker Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, Level 6 felony

Andrew Allen Cooper Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 5 felony

Possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony

Elmer Eugene Conner Possession of cocaine, Level 6 felony

Donavon Lekeed Cabell Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Genaro Merida Zunun Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Domestic battery, Class A misdemeanor

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Bret Allyn Stinson Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances, Level 6 felony

Driving while suspended, Class A infraction

Taylor James Key Battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Invasion of privacy, Class A misdemeanor

James Ryan Benham Invasion of privacy, Level 6 felony

Joey Shawn Montgomery Neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, Level 5 felony

Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony

Aaron Jean Pfeiffer Dealing in synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Level 6 felony

Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Level 6 felony

Possession of marijuana, Class A misdemeanor

Danielle Marie Thornton Neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, Level 5 felony

Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony

Mark Alan Cissna Assisting a criminal, Level 6 felony

Edward Thomas Brant Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety officer, Level 5 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor

Aaron Stewart Kell Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony

James Adam Johnson Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Possession of a synthetic drug or a synthetic drug look-alike substance, Class A misdemeanor

Public intoxication, Class B misdemeanor

Ashley Nichole Wheatley Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Randy G. Nolan Intimidation, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Disorderly conduct, Class B misdemeanor

Timothy Allen Scott Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, Level 6 felony

Adopt A Pet

0

Blanch is a 2-year-old female American Staffordshire Terrier mix. She’s a very laid-back girl who loves children & leisurely walks. She has gotten along well with several other large dogs during her time at VHS! Her $100 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, and vaccines. Call (812) 426-2563 or visit www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!

Indiana Software Firm MOBI Plans Expansion, 500+ Jobs

0

 

Zionsville - MOBI, a global provider of Managed Mobility Services (MMS), announced plans today to expand its operations, creating up to 521 new jobs by 2020.

“Indiana’s tech industry is adding jobs three times faster than the national average, and that is a testament to the drive and determination of Hoosiers,” said Governor Mike Pence. “As a state, we are committed to investing $1 billion over the next 10 years toward innovation and entrepreneurship in Indiana to build on the momentum we’re seeing today from companies like MOBI. Through this initiative, we will ensure that Hoosier thought leaders have the support and resources needed to start a business, grow a business and create new jobs. Today we celebrate MOBI’s decision to continue growing here, sending a message to innovators and entrepreneurs that Indiana is a state that works.”

The Indiana-based company, which was founded in 2009, is experiencing growing demand for its software that centralizes the management of mobile devices, increasing both recurring revenue by 67.8 percent and devices under management by 41 percent in 2015. MOBI will invest more than $11.51 million in office space and hardware to grow its operations at the Northwest Technology Park in Zionsville, potentially increasing its footprint from 60,000 square feet to more than 110,000 square feet over five years.

MOBI, which serves clients across the world, has increased its Hoosier headcount fivefold in the last six years. The company now employs more than 300 associates and plans to hire for various professional positions over five years with new positions expected to offer average salaries above the Boone County average wage. Interested applicants can learn more and apply online.

“We continue to be energized by the growth and market opportunities ahead of us,” said Scott Kraege, co-founder and chief executive officer of MOBI. “Our software and services have uniquely served our customers since our inception. Each of our over 300 employees have contributed to our growth, and we’re eager to add others to our formula of success over the coming years.”

MOBI now serves more than 175 customers, providing end-to-end managed mobility software and services from policy to billing to reporting. MOBI has been recognized as a top place to work by the IndyStar and Indiana Chamber of Commerce, and was recently named Company Culture of the Year at TechPoint’s MIRA Awards.

“MOBI’s expansion is a true testament to the high level of economic success and talent recruitment that Zionsville is experiencing,” said Zionsville Mayor Tim Haak. “We are happy to be their partners in incentivizing an expansion in our community, continuing this wave of growth and innovation in Zionsville.”

MOBI is part of central Indiana’s growing high-tech software and services industry, which added jobs at a rate of 18 percent from 2012 to 2014 – more than three times faster than the national average of 5.7 percent. Within the last three months alone, Octiv, PactSafe, WDD Software, Sigstr, Determine and Torchlite have announced plans to expand tech-focused operations in Indiana, together committing to create more than 600 new Hoosier jobs in the coming years.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered MOBI up to $2,995,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $200,000 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. Boone County and the town of Zionsville approved additional incentives at the request of the Boone County Economic Development Corporation.

USI soars into GLVC schedule

0

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team is soaring as it enters the 2016 Great Lakes Valley Conference campaign this weekend. The Screaming Eagles are scheduled to begin league play Friday at 5 p.m. when they host the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Sunday at noon when they welcome Maryville University to Strassweg Field.
Live coverage of USI’s conference games can be found at GoUSIEagles.com.

Sunday’s USI-Maryville match is the Eagles’ annual “Kick for the Cure” game. The Eagles will wear pink jerseys to promote awareness and the fight against breast cancer. Admission to Sunday’s men’s and women’s soccer doubleheader is free of charge.

Week 2 Eagle Notes: 

Three-straight wins to start the year: The Eagles opened the 2016 campaign with three-straight non-conference victories for the first time since 2013. USI has not won four-straight to open a season since 2002.

Winning at home: The three victories to start the year are more wins at Strassweg Field than all of 2015. USI was 2-4-1 last year at home.

Scoring goals in 2016: The Eagles have scored 15 goals through three matches this fall, just four short of the 19 scored during the 17 games of 2015 campaign. Senior forward Gabriella Korte (St. Louis, Missouri) tops the USI scoring leaders with nine points on three goals (tied for the team lead) and three assists (team high).

Wilde honored by GLVC, NSCAA: Sophomore defender Olivia Wilde (Racine, Wisconsin) was named the GLVC and the NSCAA Division II Player of the Week for her efforts against the University of Findlay and Kentucky Wesleyan College in the Dunn Hospitality Invitational. Wilde posted eight points on three goals and two assists during the opening weekend.

USI looks to even series with UMSL: USI trails the all-time series with UMSL, 11-10-0, after the Eagles posted a 2-1 victory last season in St. Louis. The Eagles have won three of the last four meetings with the Tritons, who were picked to place fourth in the GLVC preseason poll.

USI-Maryville series all tied up: The series between the Eagles and the Saints is tied up, 3-3-1, after Maryville won the meeting last fall, 2-1, in St. Louis. Maryville, which was picked 10th in the GLVC preseason ranking, has the momentum in the series, winning two of the last three match-ups.

 

 

FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOEL DECKARD PASSED AWAY TUESDAY.

0

A FORMER PROMINENT POLITICAL FIGURE IN SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA HAS DIED.

FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOEL DECKARD PASSED AWAY TUESDAY.

http://44news.wevv.com/former-8th-district-representative-dies/

 

Hornbrook Estates

1

Fire Investigator Eric Eifert is concluding his investigation of the 2nd Alarm fire at Hornbrook Estates that occurred earlier today. Eifert said he has completed his investigation of the structure and needs a final interview with the occupant to confirm information gathered during the investigation.

The fire started on the balcony (deck) of apartment 2613C at approximately 5 am this morning. At least one of the occupants was a smoker and kept a discarded cigarette container in the location on the balcony where the blaze occurred. There were sprinklers in the units but not on the balcony as the Fire Code did not require them at the time the structure was built around 1999. The fire spread from the balcony area into the eave and then into the attic area where sprinklers typically are not found in buildings of that age.

Once in the attic, fire traveled the length of the building burning off the roof.

The current Fire Code requires sprinklers in the living areas, including the balcony or deck area.

Eric Eifert has completed his investigation and determined the cause of this morning’s blaze as discarded smoking materials.

 

OTTERS BIG FIFTH INNING HELPS TIE SERIES

0

 

Evansville, Ind. – The Evansville Otters took game two of the Divisional Round with a score of nine to five. With the game being tied two to two, the Otters exploded for seven runs in the fifth.

Matt Wivinis started for the Otters and pitched for seven innings allowing two hits, two runs and had five strikeouts. Sean Townsley was on the mound for the Slammers and pitched for four and two-thirds innings allowing seven hits, six earned runs and had two strikeouts.

The Otters started the scoring with Rolando Gomez running home after a wild pitch from Townsley. In the second, the Slammers tied the game with Joe Stanley scoring from a fielder’s choice. The lead did not last long as Denzel Richardson scored after a fielder’s choice to take a two to one lead. The Slammers tied the game in the fourth with a SAC-fly into right by Casey Fletcher to bring home Mike Garza.

In the fifth, the flood gates opened for the Otters as they scored seven runs. Jeff Gardner hit for a two-run double, Chris Breen hit a ground-rule double over left field to score Gardner. Nik Balog brought in Breen with his single. Chris Sweeney hit a bomb for a solo home run, then Julio Rodriguez matched Sweeney and hit his own solo shot.

The Slammers tried to make a rally in the eighth but fell short. Carter Bell hit a solo shot, then Zarley Zalewski hit a two run blast to make it five to nine, but it was not enough as the Otters tied the series one to one.

The Otters will be on the road for game three at Joliet. The game is scheduled for Friday, September 9 with first pitch at 7:05pm.

Korte and Smith cut down Oaks, 7-0

0

University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer senior forward Gabriella Korte (St. Louis, Missouri) and senior defender Kelsey Smith (Evansville, Indiana) combined for four first-half goals in leading the Screaming Eagles to a 7-0 victory over Oakland City University Wednesday night at Strassweg Field. USI starts the year 3-0-0 for the first time since 2013, while Oakland City falls to 1-3-0 to begin the fall campaign.

The Screaming Eagles wasted little time getting on the scoreboard in the first half as Korte rocketed a shot into the back of the Oakland City goal at 4:54 to make the score 1-0. Smith followed at 21:46 by heading in a corner kick from Korte to give the Eagles a 2-0 margin.

The third USI goal was Korte’s turn again as she converted a penalty kick at 28:10 for her second tally of the game. Smith followed once again and gave USI a 4-0 advantage by heading in her second goal of the contest, this time off a corner kick by sophomore midfielder Emma Luczkowski (Westfield, Indiana) at 31:19

After going into halftime with a 4-0 lead, the Eagles would add three more insurance goals for the 7-0 final. USI got second half tallies from freshman forward Courtney Spicer (Loveland, Ohio) at 52:33; sophomore forward Kennedy Moore (Evansville, Indiana) at 78:46; and freshman defender Addie Deppe (St. Charles, Missouri) at 82:21.

Between the posts, sophomore goalkeeper Emily Hopkins (Greenfield, Indiana) and senior goalkeeper Courtney Lofland (Indianapolis, Indiana) combined for the shutout, facing only three shots between them.

The Eagles conclude the season-opening homestand this weekend when they start Great Lakes Valley Conference action. USI opens league play at 5 p.m. Friday when it hosts the University of Missouri-St. Louis and concludes the homestand at noon Sunday when it welcomes Maryville University to Strassweg Field.

Sunday’s USI-Maryville match is the Eagles’ annual “Kick for the Cure” game. The Eagles will wear pink jerseys to promote awareness and the fight against breast cancer. Admission to Sunday’s men’s and women’s soccer doubleheader is free of charge.

 

Eagles win Labor Day Intercollegiate

0

Fairview Heights, Ill. – The University of Southern Indiana men’s golf team brought home a first-place finish in the Labor Day Intercollegiate Wednesday afternoon at Stonewolf Golf Club in Fairview Heights, Illinois. The Screaming Eagles shot a three-round 905 (310-290-305) to defeat McKendree University by two strokes.
Individually, freshman K.O. Taylor (Madisonville, Kentucky) led the Eagles by shooting a seven-over 223 (74-73-76) and placing third.  Junior Preston Van Winkle (Santa Claus, Indiana) finished right behind Taylor in fourth with a nine-over 225 (74-77-74).

Also placing in the top-10 for USI was junior Kyle Tanriverdi (Pewaukee, Wisconsin), who finished tied for seventh with a 12-over 228 (78-71-79). Senior Grant Saylor (Newburgh, Indiana) tied for 14th with a 14-over 230 (85-69-76).

After shooting a 310 as a team in the first round, the Eagles shot a two-over 290 to take a two-stroke lead heading into the final round. USI and second place McKendree both shot 305 over the last 18 holes as the Eagles held on for the two-stroke win. Host Lindenwood-Belleville placed third (916).

Next up for USI is the Murray State Invitational on Monday and Tuesday, September 12 and 13, in Murray, Kentucky.

9/6/2016-9/7/2016 — Labor Day Intercollegiate
Stonewolf Golf Club — Fairview Heights, IL
Par 72, 6943 yards — 8 teams, 53 players

University of Southern Indiana 310 290 305   905    +41
Taylor, K.O. 74 73 76   223    +7   3rd
Van Winkle, Preston 74 77 74   225    +9   4th
Tanriverdi, Kyle 78 71 79   228    +12   t-7th
Saylor, Grant 85 69 76   230    +14   t-14th
Giesler, Will# 76 77 86   239    +23   28th
Bell, Travis 84 79 80   243    +27   33rd

# Indicates individual player

Pos         Team

1   -    Southern Indiana        310  290  305  905

2   -    McKendree               302  300  305  907

3        Lindenwood-Belleville   304  301  311  916

4        Columbia College (MO)   305  303  310  918

5        Parkland College        297  305  319  921

6        Evangel University      316  303  317  936

7   -    Crowley Ridge College   326  329  335  990

8   -    Fontbonne University    356  336  362  1054

1...5,3155,3165,317...7,228Page 5,316 of 7,228