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  Indiana State Police Investigate Allegation of Fraudulent Voter Registration

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Indiana State Police Investigate Allegation of Fraudulent Voter Registration

The Indiana State Police are investigating an allegation of suspicious and fraudulent voter registration information being submitted to the Hendricks County Clerk’s Office and the Marion County Voter Registration Office.  This investigation began in late August and state police detectives have consulted with the Indiana Secretary of State Office about the investigation, since that office is charged with keeping statewide voter registration information.

The Indiana State Police does not normally speak to specific information of ongoing investigations.  However, due to the potential impact these allegations may have on individual voters we are sharing the following information:

At the time of this news release state police detectives have confirmed several instances of fraudulent voter registration forms having been submitted to Marion and Hendricks County voter registration officials.  The forms had missing, incomplete and incorrect information at the time they were submitted by representatives of an organization called the Indiana Voter Registration Project.

Investigations of this nature can be complex and time consuming and for this reason the state police presently has six detectives investigating other suspicious voter application forms submitted to Hendricks and Marion County voter registration personnel.  At the present time it is unknown if the scope of alleged voter registration irregularities is limited to Marion and Hendricks County.  As the investigation continues it is possible the scope of the investigation could expand.

Once the investigation is complete it will be submitted to the appropriate prosecuting authorities for review and action as deemed appropriate by those offices.

Also included with this release is a PDF copy of information previously issued by the Office of the Indiana Secretary of State with general information about this ongoing investigation.  Included in this release is a tip line number of 1-866-IN-1-VOTE (1-866-461-8683).  Indiana citizens that are registered to vote are strongly encouraged to call this number if they believe they may be a victim of voter registration fraud.  There is also easy to follow information on how to check your voter registration status on the Internet at www.IndianaVoters.com

Dr. Bucshon to Host U.S. Service Academy Day

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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. will host an informational session for all high school students interested in applying to one of the U.S. Service Academies on Saturday, September 17, 2016.

WHO:                 Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08)

WHAT:               2016 Fall U.S. Service Academy Day

WHEN:               Saturday, September 17th, 9:00am to 11:00am CT (Registration begins at 8:30am CT)

WHERE:            VU Gibson County Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics – 8100 South U.S. Highway 41 Fort Branch, Indiana 47648

The event will offer Eighth District high school students the opportunity to learn more about the United States Service Academies, the application process, congressional nominations, and the everyday life of a Service Academy Cadet. More information on the event is available by clicking here. 

Representatives from these five academies have been invited:

-          The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO

-          The U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT

-          The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY

-          The U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY

-          The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD

Each year, Congressman Bucshon has the privilege of nominating a limited number of high school students to attend four of the five service academies. The deadline to apply for a congressional nomination from Bucshon’s office for the class of 2021 is October 14, 2016.

For more information on the application process, students can visit –https://bucshon.house.gov/serving-you/military-academy-nominations or contact Erin Lucas in Congressman Bucshon’s District Office at 812-549-7123.

The 9th Annual Jazz & Wine Festival

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The 9th annual Kenny Kent Lexus Jazz & Wine Festival features regional wineries and restaurants in tents that line Downtown Evansville’s historic Main Street.  This year the event will take place on Saturday, September 17th and will go from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.  Tickets are $20 in advance (which can be purchased through Evansville’s Philharmonic Guild) or $25 at the gate.  There will be live music throughout the evening on three stages set up along Main Street by 15 different bands and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra swing band.  Gates open at 3:30 p.m and are located at 4th and Main.

Link To The Vanderburgh County Food Inspection Report

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Walt Ferber Named Voice of the Aces

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Walt Ferber Named Voice of the Aces

Ferber brings over 40 years of experience 

University of Evansville Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that Hall of Fame broadcaster Walt Ferber will be the new Voice of the Aces this season.

He replaces Lance Wilkerson, who was promoted to Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development and External Operations in the middle of last season.

“We are extremely lucky to be able to attract such a great sports casting talent like Walt to replace such a recognizable voice as Lance” said Spencer. “Walt has a wealth of knowledge and experience and will do a great job representing the Purple Aces over the airwaves.”

“This is like a dream for me,” Ferber said.  “I have been in the business for 44 years and it always has been a dream of mine to call basketball games for one of the top programs in the country.  I appreciate the flexibility of WITZ for allowing me to pursue this opportunity.”

Ferber’s career in radio has spanned 44 years with the last 36 coming at WITZ in Jasper, Ind.  broadcasting a wide array of sports including: football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, softball and baseball.  He began his career at WREY in New Albany in 1972.

The 2010 inductee into the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame was also the recipient of the Marv Bates Sportscaster of the Year Award, which is also given out by the ISSA.

A native of New Albany, Ferber graduated from New Albany High School in 1974.  He received his degree in Telecommunications and Business from Indiana University in 1978.

Andiron Lecture Series for 2016-17 Announced

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The University of Evansville’s annual Andiron Lecture Series begins October 5 in Eykamp Hall, Room 252, in Ridgway University Center. UE associate professor of archaeology Jennie Ebeling will be speaking on “It Takes a Village: The Realities of Directing an Archaeological Excavation in the 21st Century.” A social hour with beverages precedes each lecture at 3:45 p.m. The lectures are free and open to the public.

Other lectures in this series include:

  • November 9, 4:00 p.m., Eykamp Hall, Room 253, Ridgway University Center,

“Evansville History in Motion” – Joe Atkinson, UE digital multimedia specialist in residence

  • February 1, 4:00 p.m., Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center

“Alpha Scholars and First- Generation Families” – Mari Plikuhn, associate professor of sociology

  • March 1, 4:00 p.m., Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center

“Toward a New Nostalgia for Public Libraries: Engaging, Inquiring, and Empowering” – Cynthia Sturgis Landrum, director of the Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library

  • April 5, 4:00 p.m., Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center

“Diggers, Farmers, and Townsmen: Irish Immigrants in Southwestern Indiana” – Daniel Gahan, UE professor of history

The Andiron Lecture series is sponsored by the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences and supported by a generous gift from Donald B. Korb. For more information, call 812-488-1070 or 812-488-2589.

Volleyball wraps up non-conference schedule this weekend

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Aces head to Gamecock Classic

With a 4-game homestand in the books, the Purple Aces are back on the road, taking part in their final non-conference tournament of the season – the Gamecock Classic.  Evansville joins Kennesaw State, UL Monroe, Jacksonville State and Nicholls State at the event.

Last weekend, the Aces went 1-2, but finished the Dunn Hospitality Tournament with some momentum, defeating Kent State in five sets.  Mildrelis Rodriguez tied her career mark with 18 kills as the Aces earned their second win of the season.

Rodriguez matched her career-high with 18 kills in two of the last four matches as the Aces grabbed a pair of wins.  She leads the squad with 84 kills on the season.  Just as impressive has been her defensive ability as she has registered 78 digs this year, second on the team.

In the win over the Golden Flashes, Rocio Fortuny has the best outing of her career, setting highs in kills (16), attempts (42), assists (3) and digs (11).  After missing the opening weekend of the season, Fortuny has done very well since making her return, leading the team with 2.73 kills per set.  She has also notched 0.64 blocks per frame.  In her six matches this year, Fortuny has notched at least six kills each time out.

Erlicia Griffith continued to be a force for Evansville as she is tied for the MVC lead with 1.36 blocks per set.  That tally also ranks in the top 40 in the NCAA.  Over the last four matches, Griffith notched a total of 21 blocks, including four solo.  Her top match came against SEMO where she had 2 solo blocks, 9 block assists and a total of 11 for the match.

Freshman Rachel Tam is coming off of the best game of her career against Kent State, setting her season and career marks with 11 kills, 31 attempts and 12 digs.  That bested her previous best of 10 kills, which came in the opening weekend against Northern Kentucky.

UE opens up the weekend against Kennesaw State with a 9 a.m. match on Friday.  The Owls come into the tournament with a record of 2-8.  They played better last weekend at the Georgia Challenge, finishing off the tournament with a 3-1 win over Georgia State.  KSU also took Georgia Tech to five sets before falling, 3-2.  Kristi Piedimonte has done a nice job on offense for KSU, recording 363 assists, an average of 9.31 per set.

The Warhawks enter the event with a 3-10 record and have dropped their last five sets.  The top effort of the season for ULM came at a tournament hosted by Central Arkansas on Sept. 2-3 where they won three out of four matches.  On the first day of play, ULM defeated Alcorn State and Incarnate Word before capping off the second day with a 3-2 win over host UCA.

Jacksonville State is on a roll as they prepare to host their second weekend tournament in a row.  The Gamecocks are winners of five in a row and six of their last seven.  Overall, JSU is 7-6, but after a tough 1-5 start to the year, they are above .500 for the first time.  In last weekends home event, Jacksonville State defeated Jackson State, New Orleans, Mississippi Valley State and UAB.  They also earned a mid-week win over Alcorn State before that.Allyson Zuhlke is the top offensive player for JSU, notching 3.62 kills per game.

Evansville wraps up the weekend on Saturday afternoon against Nicholls State.  The Colonels start the weekend at 4-7 after falling in their last three matches in Jacksonville, Fla.  Two weeks ago, they had a strong run that saw them earn three wins in a row as they defeated Alabama A&M, Louisiana-Lafayette and Southern.  Brieanna Hill leads the team with 2.36 kills per set while Alexa Perry has done well on defense, notching 3.79 digs/frame.

Adopt A Pet

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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

Mickey Shawn Owen Residential entry, Level 6 felony

Impersonation of a public servant, Level 6 felony

Melanie Ann Akers Domestic battery, Level 5 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Tyrone Steve Kenneth Dulin Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Reginald Richard Busch Domestic battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor

Cross Country heads to Indiana Intercollegiate

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Race to be held on Friday in Bloomington

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Two weeks after opening the season with a successful outing at the Eastern Illinois University Walt Crawford Open, the University of Evansville cross country teams are back on the course on Friday at the Indiana Intercollegiate.

A total of 21 teams will be competing including Division I foes Ball State, Indiana, Indiana State, IUPUI and Purdue.  The women’s open 5k race will begin at 3:00PM followed by the men’s open 8k at 3:30PM.  The women’s championship 5k will begin at 4:40PM and the meet will be concluded with the men’s 8k championship at 5:15PM

Hannah Welsh and Ricky Hendrix were the top performers as the University of Evansville cross country teams opened up the 2016 season two weeks ago at EIU.  Welsh led the way for the ladies, finishing the 5K course in a time of 18:48.14 to take 10th place overall out of 69 runners.  She was 9th among Division I runners in her debut for the Purple Aces.  Her effort was also the second-best 5K time for the squad since the beginning of last season.

Five spots behind her in the final running order was Sienna Crews.  The sophomore circled the course in a time of 19:14.53.  She came home in 13th among D-I racers and 22nd on the final leaderboard.  Third on the squad was Ashton Bosler.  Her time of 20:24.53 put her 22nd in the D-I order.

Hendrix burst onto the scene for the men, finishing his 8K effort in a time of 27:15.79.  His debut time was the quickest for a UE runner since Josh Genet posted a 26:29.25 in the 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Championship.  He came home in 12th place.

Just behind him was another newcomer – Stanley Chepchieng.  His 28:35.05 saw him earn a 20th place finish on the Division I leaderboard.  Third for the men was Paul Schwartz.  The senior set a PR with his 28:35.16.  It bested his previous top time of 29:04.2, which was set in last year’s UE Invitational at Angel Mounds.

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