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Governor Pence Names 21st Century Scholarship to Recognize Former Governor Bayh

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  Governor Mike Pence today signed an Executive Order to formally change the name of the 21st Century Scholarship Program to the Evan Bayh 21st Century Scholars Program. Evan Bayh, who served as the 46th Governor of Indiana from 1989 to 1997, made the scholarship a top priority during his tenure, with the goal of helping ensure Hoosier students afford the opportunities provided by post-secondary education.

“Thanks to the vision of former Governor Evan Bayh more than 25 years ago, tens of thousands of Hoosier students have taken advantage of the 21st Century Scholars program as a way to achieve their goal of going to college,” said Governor Pence. “This program offers students across our state a path to educational success, and I’m proud of the students who have committed to developing the character traits and work ethic that will carry them into adulthood. I’m grateful to sign this Executive Order to formally recognize the man who made the dreams of these students a reality.”

Governor Pence was joined by former Governor Bayh, former State Representative and Commissioner for Higher Education Stan Jones, who authored the legislation that created the scholarship program, Indiana State University President Daniel Bradley, state leaders, and several current and former 21st Century Scholars to recognize the occasion at Indiana State University’s Bayh College of Education.

Founded in 1990 and signed by former Governor Bayh, the 21st Century Scholars program has provided scholarships to more than 70,000 Hoosier students – many of whom were the first in their families to attend college. According to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 21st Century Scholars are more likely to go to college than their peers, and are more likely to be academically prepared and complete a degree than their low-income peers.

Students who meet certain income requirements can apply for the 21st Century Scholars program during 7th or 8th grade and must complete several steps, including signing a pledge to not use illegal drugs or alcohol or commit a criminal act, maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, graduating high school with a Core 40 diploma, and applying to an eligible Indiana college. 21st Century Scholars can receive a maximum of 4-years paid undergraduate tuition at an Indiana college.

In 2013, Governor Pence signed into law legislation (House Enrolled Act 1348) that added an additional prerequisite to the 21st Century Scholars Program, which required students take at least 30 credit hours of courses per academic year. The change resulted in a double-digit increase in the number of scholars staying on track to complete their degrees. Since Governor Pence took office, Indiana has more than doubled funding for the 21st Century Scholars program.

Indiana is currently ranked 1st in the Midwest and 7th nationally in providing need-based financial aid. To learn more about Indiana’s Evan Bayh 21st Century Scholars program, visit http://scholars.in.gov/.

Photos of Governor Pence and former Governor Evan Bayh at the event and a copy of the Executive Order can be found attached.

 

Carr, Niemeier named Academic All-District 4

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University of Southern Indiana senior centerfielder Hamilton Carr (Evansville, Indiana) and senior shortstop Kyle Niemeier (Evansville, Indiana) were named Academic All-District 4 by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The award is the second of Carr’s career, while Niemeier earns the award for the first time.
Niemeier, a computer science major, is third on the team with a .357 batting average. The reigning GLVC Player of the Week also ranks third on the Eagles with 37 runs scored and is tied for first with 25 walks. The three-time Academic All-GLVC student athlete is a career .323 batter with 63 runs scored and 46 RBIs in 143 games during his four seasons.

Carr is batting .333 in 2016 with a team-best 43 runs scored and 17 stolen base. The three-time Academic All-GLVC performer was named Academic All-District 4 in 2014 when the Eagles won the NCAA Division II National Championship.

An exercise science major, Carr is closing on the USI all-time record for stolen bases. The senior ranks third all-time with 77 career thefts, nine behind the all-time record (86) set by Matt Vince (1992-94). He also ranks 14th all-time in hits (195), 11th in runs scored (136), and 13th in games played (175) in addition to being a career .327 hitter.

The Eagles concludes the 2016 regular season Friday and Saturday when they visits UIndy for a GLVC four-game series. First pitch Friday is set for noon (CDT) at Greyhound Park on UIndy’s campus and Saturday at 11 a.m. (CDT) at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana.

Aces hit the road for Dallas Baptist

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 After dropping their first Missouri Valley Conference series of the year last weekend, the University of Evansville baseball team will be looking to return to their winning form this weekend when they pay a visit to league-leading Dallas Baptist.

Conference positioning will certainly prove a big storyline for the weekend as the Aces (25-18, 7-5 MVC) enter the series trailing the Patriots (29-14, 8-3 MVC) by 1.5 games. With just nine league games remaining on the slate, the series will be a crucial one for each team going into the final two weeks of the regular season.

It will mark just the second road MVC series of the season for the Aces, and the first since taking two out of three from then-No. 16 Missouri State last month in Springfield.

UE will turn to a slightly different rotation going into the match-up too as relief ace Brent Jurceka is set to make his first career start on the mound in Saturday’s contest. The senior hurler out of Orland Park, Ill., has tossed two of the longest outings of his career in each of his last two relief appearances, and he enters the weekend with a 3.29 earned run average over 38.1 innings of work. He’s struck out 41 batters over that time and run up a 5-2 record with five saves.

The other two scheduled starters will be Patrick Schnieders, who is 4-3 on the year with a 4.03 ERA, and Alex Weigand (3-1, 4.30 ERA), who has surrendered multiple runs in just one of four conference starts this season.

While the pitching has been strong for much of the year, the Aces have also utilized an impressive line-up. Five different players boast of batting averages better than .300, and collectively, the team has logged 40 home runs this season, which is already the most for any UE team in six years. Trey Hair leads the way with a .361 average, and 27 of his 61 hits have gone for extra bases. Meanwhile, Jonathan Ramon and Korbin Williams have combined for 19 round-trippers.

DBU will also be looking to bounce back from a series loss a week ago after dropping a pair of games to Bradley. The team enters the week with a .285 batting average while averaging 6.7 runs per game.

First pitch in Friday night’s series opener at Horner Ballpark is slated for 6:30 p.m.

 

USI’s Hodges named Top 10 POY finalist, All-Region

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 2016 NFCA All-Midwest Region Team

University of Southern Indiana Softball junior catcher Haley Hodges (Portage, Indiana) has been named a Schutt Sports/National FastPitch Coaches’ Association Top 10 finalist for National Player of the Year honors. Additionally, Hodges was named first-team NFCA All-Midwest Region.

The Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year, Hodges has been nothing short of spectacular during the 2016 campaign. Hodges leads the nation in slugging percentage (1.020) and on-base percentage (.584).

During the 2016 campaign, Hodges has set single-season school records for home runs (22), RBIs (71), walks (44), and runs scored (56). She is just three doubles shy of the single-season school record of 21.

In addition to leading the nation in slugging percentage and on-base percentage, Hodges leads the GLVC in home runs, RBIs, batting average (.460), and runs scored.

The Screaming Eagles (35-19) are currently competing at the NCAA Division II Midwest Region #1 Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. USI faces the loser of the University of Indianapolis-Trevecca Nazarene University contest Friday at 12:30 p.m. (CDT).

 

ST. MARY’S TO HOLD FREE STANDING TOGETHER TO PREVENT FALLS EVENT

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St. Mary’s Trauma Centers will offer a free community event, “Standing Together to Prevent Falls,” to help older adults stay healthy, active, and independent. The event will take place Wednesday, May 25 from 9:00-2:00 pm in the St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium.

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among the older population, and can have a lasting impact on mobility, independence, and mental health. Many older adults believe falling is a normal part of the aging process, but by following certain safety guidelines, falls can often be avoided.

“Standing Together to Prevent Falls” will include information on how proper nutrition can help prevent falls and how certain exercises can improve balance and coordination.  Questions about home safety and effects of medication will also be answered by a Registered Nurse.

Lunch is provided with each registration. Please contact Mary Raley, St. Mary’s Injury Prevention Coordinator, at 812-485-6827 or 812-485-6817.

Twenty-one EVSC Students to Participate in Ivy Tech Commencement Friday

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Twenty-one students from the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Early College High School will participate in Ivy Tech Community College’s commencement on Friday, almost two weeks before graduating from high school. Seventeen students will receive their associate’s degree Friday and another four will receive their Transfer General Education Core certificate.

“This is an amazing opportunity for our students,” said Wendy McNamara, director of EVSC’s Early College High School. “Graduating high school with an associate’s degree puts these students in a great place, going forward, as they continue to pursue their future.”

The EVSC’s Early College High School is one of the EVSC’s innovative programs that began in 2010. It is a half-day program housed on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College and students from the surrounding area can enroll. As part of the program, students have the opportunity to earn up to 60 hours of college credits, the equivalent of an associate’s degree, while simultaneously earning their high school diplomas.

Of those students graduating from Ivy Tech, 17 have completed at least 60 hours of college credits, earning them an associate’s degree. In addition, four students completed at least 30 hours of college credits, allowing them to complete the general education core requirements of any state institution.

 

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Food Inspection Reports

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Food Inspection Reports 5-5-16

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.

Melanie Virginia Kay Lowe Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Level 6 felony

Richard Douglas Guill Jr. Attempted rape, Level 1 felony

Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Charles Steele Tingley Auto theft, Level 6 felony

Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Paul James Hartline Theft, Level 6 felony

Criminal trespass, Class A misdemeanor

Gerald McRae Jr. Theft of a firearm, Level 6 felony

Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Driving while suspended, Class A misdemeanor

Alexis Cassandra Fleenor Theft, Level 6 felony

Adrian Deshay Carter Attempted arson, Level 4 felony

Criminal confinement, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Battery, Class A misdemeanor

Daniel Lee Josey Jr. Robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, Level 2 felony

Aiding, inducing or causing robbery, Level 5 felony

Zachary Thomas Beckman Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Chad Michael Byers Auto theft, Level 6 felony

Chester Lee Allen Battery against a public safety official, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Breeze Renay Wheeler Theft, Level 6 felony

Criminal trespass, Class A misdemeanor

James Patrick Marsh Theft, Level 6 felony

Eric Glen Beck Possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Sierra Marie Adams Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person with a passenger less than 18 years of age, Level 6 felony

Taking a minor to a nuisance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Reckless driving, Class C misdemeanor

Jessica Scott Willingham Robbery, Level 5 felony

Robbery, Level 5 felony

Lori Jean Neighbors Battery with moderate bodily injury, Level 6 felony

Corey Amond Wharton Attempted battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Jeffrey David Fisher Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession or use of a Legend Drug, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Darin Wade Dunning Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony

Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

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

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

Reckless driving, Class C misdemeanor

Samuel Taft Garris Jr. Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony

Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor

Possession of paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor

Jeffrey Lynn Fike Burglary, Level 4 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Theft, Level 6 felony

Daytron Daniel Brown Battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Dylan Troy Klosterman Battery by means of a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony

Jason Andrew Porter Intimidation, Level 5 felony

Intimidation, Class A misdemeanor

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Invasion of privacy, Class A misdemeanor

Donna Marie Blake Possession of methamphetamine, Level 4 felony

Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

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