USI-MTSU canceled due to rain Eagles restart OVC action Thursday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Southern Indiana-Middle Tennessee State University non-conference baseball game, scheduled for Tuesday at the USI Baseball Field, has been canceled due to rain and will not be rescheduled. The Screaming Eagles (22-30, 11-13 OVC) are scheduled to return to action Thursday when it starts a three-game series versus Western Illinois University (13-34, 8-16 OVC).
Thursday’s USI-WIU game also is the start of Alumni Weekend at the USI Baseball Field. The first pitch Thursday and Friday is slated for 6 p.m., while Senior Day Saturday has a 1 p.m. start time.
Prior to Sunday’s game, USI will recognize its 14 seniors and the 10th anniversary of the 2014 NCAA Division II National Championship team.
All Ascension St. Vincent hospitals, physician offices, and care sites across Indiana remain open and operational
All All Ascension St. Vincent hospitals, physician offices, and care sites across Indiana remain open and operational physician offices, and care sites across Indiana remain open and operational
MAY 14, 2024
Despite the challenges posed by the recent ransomware incident, patient safety remains our utmost priority. Our dedicated doctors, nurses, and care teams are demonstrating incredible thoughtfulness and resilience as we use manual and paper-based systems during the ongoing disruption to normal systems.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this unexpected situation. Rest assured, our commitment to the health and safety of our community remains our highest priority.
Can I go to my doctor’s appointment?
Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group doctor’s offices and care sites operate with normal business hours, and all scheduled appointments proceed as planned.
Due to the transition to manual systems for patient documentation, patients may encounter longer than usual wait times and some delays. To help with delays, patients should bring notes on symptoms and a list of current medications, including prescription numbers or bottles. If appointments need to be rescheduled, an Ascension associate will contact patients directly.
Can I get my prescription filled?
Ascension Rx retail pharmacies in Indiana cannot fill prescriptions at this time. Patients are being asked to bring their prescription list and prescription bottles to their appointment. We will work with patients to find an alternative pathway to get a fill at another pharmacy if ours is not an option. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Are Ascension’s urgent care centers open?
At this time, Ascension’s urgent care centers are fully operating. Due to the transition to manual systems for patient documentation and care at certain centers, patients may encounter longer than usual wait times and some delays.
Are Ascension’s emergency rooms open?
All Ascension St. Vincent emergency rooms remain open and accepting walk-in patients. Certain hospitals are currently implementing a diversion process for ambulance services for specific medical cases to ensure they are triaged most effectively. Diversion is the practice of an ambulance potentially bypassing an Ascension location to another facility. It is a normal course of operation, a fluid practice, and is dependent on a number of factors, including case severity, service lines, and availability. We are in constant communication with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers to ensure real-time updates on facility availability.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911, and local emergency services will transport you to the most appropriate hospital emergency room.
Can I still have my elective surgery?
Patients with upcoming scheduled elective surgeries should plan to arrive as planned unless otherwise notified. Should any rescheduling be necessary, a member of our care team will contact you directly.
Due to the transition to manual systems for patient documentation, patients may encounter longer than usual wait times and some delays. To help with delays, patients should bring notes on symptoms and a list of current medications, including prescription numbers or bottles.
Can I still have my non-elective surgery? Patients with upcoming scheduled non-elective surgeries should plan to arrive as planned unless otherwise notified. Should any rescheduling be necessary, a member of our care team will contact you directly.
Due to the transition to manual systems for patient documentation, patients may encounter longer than usual wait times and some delays. To help with delays, patients should bring notes on symptoms and a list of current medications, including prescription numbers or bottles.
Will I be able to get my diagnostic imaging, other tests, and treatments?
Imaging, testing, and treatment are being offered at this time. Patients may experience delays, we are grateful for your patience. Should any rescheduling be necessary, a member of our care team will contact you directly.
Commitment to Quality Care:
Our care teams are well-versed on dynamic situations and are appropriately trained to maintain high quality care during downtime. Our leadership, physicians, care teams, and associates are working tirelessly to ensure patient care continues with minimal to no interruption.We appreciate our community’s patience and understanding.
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OBITUARY OF COMMUNITY ICON MARK DAVIDSON FREEMAN
OBITUARY OF COMMUNITY ICON MARK DAVIDSON FREEMAN
MAY 14, 2024
Mark Davidson Freeman, 71, while surrounded by the family he loved so dearly, met Jesus face to face on May 12, 2024. Not only was he welcomed into Jesus’s arms, but also the arms of his mother, Rosemary (Rosie) Freeman, and his father, John (Jack) Freeman. There is no doubt that Rosie tried to race Jesus to get to Mark first. He is survived by the love of his life since he was 16, Ramona (Monie) Freeman. They were blessed to celebrate their 50th-anniversary last summer. He is also survived by his three daughters, Jennifer (Eric) Folz, Jessica (Josh) Rabuck, and Jaclyn (Danny) Moore, and grandchildren Will, Maddie, Izzy, and Lucy Folz, Grace, Isaac, and Ellie Rabuck, and Ruthie, Teddy, and Hannie Moore. He is also survived by his brother, Patrick (Jeanne) Freeman, and many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his four beloved grand-dogs, Blu, Winnie, Lola, and Poppy.
Born on June 15, 1952, the second of two boys, Mark claimed to rule Helfrich Park with a purple bike and a group of friends finding trouble if it did not find them first. His mother confirmed what we also know—he had a big heart from the start wanting nothing more than to follow his beloved big brother and stay close to his mom. He graduated from Mater Dei High School in 1970, where he excelled at football. He went on to play at the University of Evansville where he broke many records and was inducted into the Purple Aces Hall of Fame in 1988. After graduating from college, he worked at IBM for over 30 years and then retired to become the first CIO at Berry Global and retired from there in 2016.
His favorite title was Dad. Mark’s girls changed him from a tough football player to a dad who was seen on a few occasions with curlers in his hair and painted nails. One of his greatest goals in life was to see his girls happy, even going as far as promising to buy them horses, buying ducks for his grandchildren on a whim, and “grounding” his daughters only if they didn’t have plans. He wanted nothing more than his “Mon” nearby holding his hand, and his girls together for “soup Sundays.” He also loved time with his family in Florida, staying late on the beach with his blue cooler until the sun went down or the beer ran out. He was arguably the best sandcastle and sand alligator creator on the beach.
As he grew, so did his faith. He dedicated his life to God and to various ministries including St. Vincent Daycare and a high school worship team. What his girls thought was a “mid-life crisis” – when he learned to play the guitar – led to God using Him to change many lives through His beautiful music ministry at Mater Dei High School. This program grew to include other churches, and his influence on his “kids” made loving God “cool.” He displayed the deep love of Jesus to all he met and encountered.
Mark loved being with the people he held dear. He enjoyed Wednesday breakfasts with his high school friends, afternoons on the course with his golfing companions, and time spent with his college football buddies. He also loved his time with new friends he made at his mom’s nursing home. He continued to visit the residents he came to know and love even after his mom passed.
Mark loved his people well. He was the best husband, father, brother, papa, uncle and friend. He will be deeply loved and missed. We know for certain that he is in heaven, a place with no drive-throughs to stress him out and plenty of monkey and dog videos to make him laugh. We know he has joined those he loved in heaven and now dances with his mom, hugs his dad tight, and is making friends with anyone he sees, just as he did Earthside. We rejoice in the hope that Jesus saved a guitar for him, and he is worshipping Jesus in heaven, with no more sorrow or tears and only the fullness of joy.
“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”
1 Corinthians 13:12 NIV
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Resurrection Catholic Church, with Rev. Jerry Pratt and Rev. Jim Sauer officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7:00 PM on Wednesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 10:00 AM until service time on Thursday at Resurrection Catholic Church, 5301 New Harmony Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mater Dei Friends and Alumni, 1300 Harmony Way, Evansville, IN 47720 or for Mass intentions.
Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mark Davidson Freeman please visit our Sympathy Store.
Here Come the Mummies
Evansville, IN– Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5000-year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track
mind. Their “Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave” is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa). Since their discovery,
HCTM has been direct support for P-Funk, Al Green, Mavis Staples, KC and the Sunshine Band, and Cheap Trick; rocked Super
Bowl Village; become a regular on The Bob and Tom Show; appeared on That’s My Jam with Jimmy Fallon; played massive festivals
like Summer Fest, Summer Camp, Common Ground, Musikfest, and Suwannee Hulaween; and sold tickets by the thousands across
large swaths of North America. Maybe that’s why the ladies (and some dudes) can’t stop losing their minds over this mayhem-
inducing mavens of mirth. Some say they were cursed after deflowering a great Pharaoh’s daughter. Others claim they are
reincarnated Grammy-winning studio musicians. Regardless, HCTM’s mysterious personas, cunning song-craft, and unrelenting live
show will bend your brain, and melt your face. Get ready! Here Come The Mummies.
HCTM is:
Mummy Cass – guitar, vocals
Eddie Mummy- drums, vocals
K.W. TuT- bass, vocals
Spaz- keys, vocals
The Pole!- bass
Midnight Mummy- bari & tenor sax, keys, percussion, talk box, vocals
Dr. Yo- saxes, vocal, tambo
Highlander- tenor sax
“H-POD” (High Priest of Death)- trumpet
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners
AGENDA Of The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners
May 14, 2024 – 3:00 p.m.
Room 301, Civic Center Complex
1. Call to Order
2. Attendance
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Action Items
A. Engineer
1. Notice to Bidders: VC24-06-01 “Milling and Resurfacing of County Roads”
2. Change Order #1 – Contract No: R-41778 Oak Hill Road
3. Encroachment Agreement – Boyle Lane
B. Computer Services
1. Alpha Laser and Imaging Individual Lease Agreement: Highway Department
i. 1202kk
C. Health Department
1. IDOH Grant Agreement Contract #82984
2. IDOH Grant Agreement Contract #82989
D. Highway
1. County Garage Environmental Restrictive Covenant
E. City Purchasing
1. Agreement to Purchase Paper Extension #1 – Altstadt Business Forms
F. Superior Court
1. Agreement for Professional Services: Breona Doughty
2. Agreement for Professional Services: Hayley Kueber
G. Superintendent of County Buildings
1. Lease Guaranty and Amendment to Old Courthouse Lease Agreement: Gary
Hobdy
H. Waiver to Setback Requirements for a Septage Treatment and Storage Facility: American
Grease and Septic
5. Department Head Reports
6. New Business
7. Old Business
A. Public Hearing Concerning the Establishment of the Pigeon Creek Watershed
Development Commission
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Central Branch – Browning Room A
200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47713
8. Consent Items
A. Approval of April 23rd Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
B. Employment Changes
C. Auditor
1. Claims Voucher ReportsDrainage Board Immediately Following
i. April 22, 2024 – April 26, 2024
ii. April 29, 2024 – May 3, 2024
iii. May 6, 2024 – May 10, 2024
D. Treasurer
1. March 2024 Innkeeper’s Tax Report
E. Clerk
1. April 2024 Monthly Report
F. Prosecutor
1. Credit Card Usage Request
G. Sheriff
1. Surplus Request
H. Superintendent of County Buildings
1. Appropriation Request
I. Notice to Proceed with Bayou Creek Bridge Replacement Project
J. Quitclaim Deed Correction: Parcel #82-06-32-023-062.005-029
K. Letter to New Visions Counseling, LLC
9. Public Comment
10. Adjournment
Safeguarding minors from explicit websites
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According to a National Institutes of Health study, more than 90 percent of boys and more than 60 percent of girls were exposed to internet pornography during their teenage years. The same group reports that exposure to pornography can lead adolescents to risky sexual behavior, sexually transmitted diseases and early pregnancy. That’s why I supported legislation, which was recently signed into law, to help protect children from accessing adult-oriented websites. Senate Enrolled Act 17 will require adult-oriented websites to verify consumers are at least 18 years old before allowing them to access content. Adult-oriented websites will have to verify a user’s identity by using methods such as scanning a driver’s license, state identification card number, or use of a third-party age verification process. Under the law, the companies will be required to delete users’ personal data immediately after verifying their age. |
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The new law also clears the way for parents and the Indiana Attorney General’s Office to bring civil action for violations. Age-verification for adult websites is already required in other states like Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Utah, Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. By adding an age verification check to these websites, we can help protect minors, and shield them from the psychological and emotional consequences associated with accessing explicit material. Young children can develop unhealthy perceptions of relationships and body image, decreased self-esteem, addiction and other issues. This new law is a commonsense approach to help ensure adult content is only accessed by adults. |
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USI students media outlets announce new leadership for 2024-25 academic year
Three student-run University of Southern Indiana media outlets will have new leadership during the 2024-25 academic year.
The Shield
Ian Young, a junior majoring in journalism, will serve as Editor-in-Chief for The Shield, USI’s independent student-run newspaper.
As Editor-in-Chief, Young will be responsible for the overall operations of the media outlet. He will oversee all content published by The Shield, including its website, weekly e-newsletter, social media platforms and monthly themed print editions.
Prior to his appointment, he served as Lifestyle Editor and has served in a multitude of other capacities, including sports writing, lifestyle writing, photography and graphic design, during his three years with The Shield.
The Shield is a designated student forum, and students are responsible for all reporting, writing, photography, editing, designing and ad sales.
95.7 The Spin
Issac Heldt, a USI senior majoring in radio and television, has been named Station Manager for 95.7 The Spin, USI’s student-run radio station. Previously, Heldt served as a DJ and Production Assistant for the station.
The Station Manager is responsible for overseeing all the station departments. Heldt is also responsible for ensuring the station is FCC-compliant.
The Spin provides the USI community and beyond with entertainment, news, sports and public affairs programs.
Candid Magazine
Maxwell Wheeler, a USI junior majoring in English, will serve as Editor-in-Chief for Candid Magazine.
In this role, Wheeler will manage Candid staff and the overall assignment of tasks to ensure deadlines are met and the publication is released in a timely manner.
Candid Magazine is a student-run biannual publication focusing on art, fashion and editorial topics. This publication gives students the opportunity to create content outside the classroom and focus on ideas and issues that interest them.
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AT KEVIN WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS
IN ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024
AT 12:00 NOON
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MEETING MEMORANDUM MAY 1, 2024
3. CONSENT AGENDA
N/A
4. OLD BUSINESS
N/A
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Change Order #1 in the amount of $7660.00 for Stockwell
Park Futsal Court Logo Installations. – Crook
b. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comment.
6. REPORTS
Danielle Crook- Executive Director
7. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
8. ADJOURN
Cops Cycling For Survivors 23rd Anniversary Ride
Cops Cycling for Survivors is pleased to announce plans for their 23rd annual bicycle tour of Indiana as well as unveiling the memorial photos on their support truck in anticipation of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2024. The group will bike nearly 1,000 miles over 13 days in July to honor law enforcement officers fallen in the line of duty and their survivors. As in past years, Cops Cycling does not decide of line of duty death status but honors Indiana officers recognized by state and federal officials as having died in the line of duty. This year, special honor is given to seven (7) officers recognized as line of duty deaths in 2023.
2002 Cops Cycling for Survivors began with a ride to Washington, D.C. to honor fallen officers. The cyclists now ride through Indiana meeting with survivors of officers to support them as they continue to deal with the loss of loved ones. The group honors the more than 450 Indiana officers who have been recognized as line of duty deaths by reading a memorial for each officer during the tour. Cops Cycling for Survivors vows to never let Indiana’s fallen heroes be forgotten and to support the survivors of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of the state.
Cops Cycling for Survivors makes every attempt to contact survivors, including family, co-workers, descendants, and others, of fallen officers but may not have contact information for some. Survivors are asked to be in touch with the group at Cops Cycling for Survivors, PO Box 597, Ellettsville, IN 47429, by phone 812-727-0725, or email copscyclingforsurvivors@gmail.com. Interested cyclists may also contact the group for more information on joining the ride for all or parts of the ride. Cyclists include survivors, law enforcement officers, family members, and friends of law enforcement.
In addition to memorializing Indiana’s fallen officers, Cops Cycling for Survivors raises financial support for survivors. Proceeds from the annual ride provide line of duty death benefits for primary survivors as well as fund scholarships, camps, and other avenues of support for survivors. The group also assists Line of Duty Death Justice as survivors work through years of court dates, including parole hearings and appeals. More information and a donation page are found at http://www.copscycling4survivors.org. Cops Cycling for Survivors was granted 501(c)3 status as a not-for-profit in late 2011 and is no longer directly affiliated with Indiana Concerns of Police Survivors (IN COPS).
The 2024 Cops Cycling for Survivors truck was also unveiled this week. While the group rides in support and memory of all line of duty dead officers, each year the support truck honor officers killed in the line of duty from the previous year. This year’s truck is in special memory of: ~Deputy Sheriff Asson Hacker, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch March 2, 2023 ~Master Trooper James R. Bailey, Indiana State Police, End of Watch March 3, 2023 ~Maintenance Foreman Michael Robert Keel, Indiana Department of Correction, End of Watch April 12, 2023officers killed in the line of duty from the previous year. This year’s truck is in special memory of: ~Deputy Sheriff Asson Hacker, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch March 2, 2023 ~Master Trooper James R. Bailey, Indiana State Police, End of Watch March 3, 2023 ~Maintenance Foreman Michael Robert Keel, Indiana Department of Correction, End of Watch April 12, 2023 ~Trooper Aaron N. Smith, Indiana State Police, End of Watch June 28, 2023 ~Sergeant Heather Glenn, Tell City Police Department, End of Watch July 3, 2023 ~Deputy Sheriff John Durm, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch July 10, 2023 ~Deputy Sheriff Timothy J. Guyer, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch August 1, 2023 Any line-of-duty deaths in 2024 will receive special recognition next year.
2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the first known line-of-duty death of an Indiana law enforcement officer, Constable Robert Murphy of the Bath Township Constable’s Office in Franklin County. On November 11, 1824, Constable Murphy succumbed to stab wounds sustained eight days earlier when he attempted to serve a warrant. He had been appointed as constable only one week before the incident that resulted in his death.
Dates and route for the 2024 Cops Cycling for Survivors ride are: July 8 – Indianapolis to Richmond July 9 – Richmond to Bluffton July 10 – Bluffton to Angola
July 11 – Angola to South Bend July 12 – South Bend to Merrillville July 13 – Merrillville to Kentland July 14 – Kentland to Terre Haute July 15 – Terre Haute to Evansville July 16 – Evansville to Tell City July 17 – Tell City to Jeffersonville July 18 – Jeffersonville to Madison July 19 – Madison to Columbus July 20 – Columbus to Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis
As the group rides through locations, area residents are encouraged to show their support for law enforcement officers and the survivors of fallen heroes in whatever meaningful manners may arise.