Freshman played for Aces last season
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach Marty Simmons has announced that freshman Harris Brown will transfer from UE at the end of the semester.
“We thank Harris for his contributions to our team in his time with the program,†Simmons said. “We wish him nothing but the best in his future.â€
Brown saw time in 23 games as a freshman with the Purple Aces. He averaged 1.3 points while playing 7.8 minutes per game.
 Below is a list of the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Donna Jean Leonard Neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, Level 5 felony
Cruelty to an animal, Class A misdemeanor
Krista Kay Riggs Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Amanda Danelle Smith Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Jody Ryan Lehr Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, Level 6 felony
Brandon Kyle Craig
Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Ashley Mae Merrick Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor
Antwan Andre Akpan Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Jacob Lee Wagner Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, Level 6 felony
Leaving the scene of an accident, Class B misdemeanor
Dale Nardo Tyrrell Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony
Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more, Class C misdemeanor
Griffin Marie Williams Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony
Samuel Aaron Robb Intimidation, Level 5 felony
Criminal recklessness, Level 5 felony
Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor
Taysia Danae Jackson Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony
Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor
Theft, Class A misdemeanor
Hershel Lee Simmons II Theft, Level 6 felony
Jalen Sean Packer Residential entry, Level 6 felony
Invasion of privacy, Class A misdemeanor
Jermon Weathers Burglary, Level 4 felony
Theft, Level 6 felony
Eric Leonard Williams Intimidation, Level 6 felony
Criminal mischief, Class A misdemeanor
David Jeron Simpson Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony
Christie Lee Scott Burglary, Level 4 felony
Theft, Level 6 felony
William Jason Leonard Neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, Level 5 felony
Cruelty to an animal, Class A misdemeanor
Dale Eugene White Jr. Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony
Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor
Kenneth Brian Colbert Theft, Level 6 felony
Taryn Moet Jones Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony
Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor
Theft, Class A misdemeanor
Drake Aaron Duncan Domestic battery, Level 6 felony
Michael Kenneth Bateman Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life, Level 5 felony
George Michael Sanders Jr. Domestic battery, Level 6 felony
Wayne Givens Below Theft, Level 6 felony
Robert Allen Branson Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 2 felony
Mitch Gieselman, University of Evansville alumnus and pastor at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, will be the guest speaker for UE’s Andiron Lectures in Liberal Arts and Sciences on Wednesday, April 13. The lecture will begin at 4:00 p.m., in Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center, with a social hour at 3:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Gieselman’s topic will be “The Prophets of Penzance: The Wesleys Take Cornwall and Bristol (and They’re Probably Way Cooler than You Thought).â€
For more information, please call 812-488-1070 or 812-488-2589.
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The combination of agricultural field fires and above average southerly winds are impacting air quality in the Evansville area today. The fires are mainly located across the Ohio River in northern Kentucky. The Evansville EPA responded to a complaint about the smoke and reported the issue to the Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection, as the location of these fires is outside of the EEPA’s jurisdiction. The smoke is impacting both the east and west sides of Evansville and Vanderburgh County.
While particulate matter (PM) averages are not expected to rise above the 24-hour standard, please be aware that exposure to smoke plumes is possible today as burning continues.
If you see or smell smoke outside, it may not be a good time for outdoor activities, especially if you suffer from lung disease, such as asthma or COPD, or heart disease. Monitor children’s outdoor activity if they suffer from similar issues. Also, please refrain from open burning this evening.
More information on the health effects of smoke and what you can do about it can be found on the EEPA’s website at www.evansville.in.gov or at the USEPA’s webpage at http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=topics.smoke_events.
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Multistate settlement concludes action against charities INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and agencies from all 50 states have obtained a permanent injunction to dissolve two nationwide sham cancer charities and ban their president from profiting from any charity fundraising in the future under a settlement filed in court late yesterday. Cancer Fund of America Inc. (CFA), Cancer Support Services Inc. (CSS) and their leader, James Reynolds, Sr., agreed to settle charges that CFA and CSS claimed to help cancer patients, but instead, spent the overwhelming majority of donations on their operators, families and friends, and fundraisers. The agencies’ complaint, filed in May 2015, targeted four sham charities run by Reynolds and his family members that allegedly bilked more than $187 million from donors. CFA and CSS were responsible for more than $75 million of that amount. The other two sham charities settled in May 2015. The settlement announced today concludes the largest joint enforcement action ever undertaken by the FTC and state charity regulators. Under the settlement order, CFA and CSS will be permanently closed and their assets liquidated. Reynolds is banned from profiting from charity fundraising and nonprofit work, and from serving as a charity’s director or trustee or otherwise managing charitable assets. He is also prohibited from making misrepresentations about goods or services, and violating the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule and state laws. “The defendants in this case preyed off of peoples’ compassion and generosity. This contemptible behavior harmed donors who believed their money would be used to help cancer patients as well as legitimate charities that could have used those donations to make a real impact in fighting this disease,â€Â Zoeller said. “This settlement highlights the importance of doing research on charitable organizations to ensure your money is used how you intended.†The order imposes a judgment against CFA, CSS, and Reynolds, jointly and severally, of $75,825,653, the amount consumers donated to CFA and CSS between 2008 and 2012. The judgment against CFA and CSS will be partially satisfied via liquidation of their assets. A portion of any money collected through settlements will be granted to charities that do provide assistance to cancer patients, as selected by participating states. A portion will also be used to cover costs borne by the states in investigating and prosecuting this action. Zoeller reminded Hoosiers to follow the below guidelines for safe charitable giving:
Under Indiana law, a professional solicitor who is hired to solicit contributions for a charitable organization must register with the Attorney General’s Office a copy of its contract with the charitable organization. Additionally, professional solicitors are required to submit financial data to the Attorney General’s Office after the end of each solicitation campaign, and after the anniversary of the start of a solicitation campaign lasting more than one year. For more information, click here. Hoosiers who believe they have been deceived by a charity can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office at www.IndianaConsumer.com or by calling 800-382-5516. Zoeller thanked Deputy Attorneys General Justin Hazlett and Jefferson Garn for their work on this case. |
Ivy Tech Community College and Gibson County Schools announced their College Connection Coach program for Gibson County today.
The College Connection Coach program is a partnership between Ivy Tech Community College and local high schools, and is the first of its kind in Indiana. It is designed to create and promote a culture of college attainment, by having Ivy Tech employees provide high school students with career coaching and academic advisement, said Ivy Tech Chancellor Jonathan Weinzapfel. Coaches work with hundreds of high school students to explore their interests and career opportunities and map out academic plans. In particular, coaches work with students who have not expressed postsecondary goals and students who have completed dual credit courses (where a high school course counts for both high school credit and college credit). There is no charge to schools or students who use the College Connection Coach services.
Weinzapfel said the College Connection Coach program is unique to the Ivy Tech System in Indiana, and first started with a coach at Central High School in Evansville. “The program now partners with 18 school corporations in the Ivy Tech Southwest (Evansville) and Wabash Valley (Terre Haute) Regions. The program currently has 11 coaches placed in 29 high schools with a planned expansion to include a total of 34 high schools,†Weinzapfel said.
Cassie Scraper has been appointed as the College Connection Coach for Gibson County. She will serve the county’s three high schools. Scraper will work hand-in-hand with school guidance counselors, administrators, and teachers. In addition, she will provide career counseling and map out career and educational pathways to help students earn college credit while still in high school.
Scraper most recently served as director of financial aid for Oakland City University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in both Elementary and Secondary Education from Oakland City University.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana has provided a grant of $25,000 to help underwrite the program. Karen Johnston, assistant manager of external affairs, said “We are very proud to work with Ivy Tech and collaborate on ways that advance educational opportunities in Gibson County.â€
“The East Gibson School Corporation is excited about the Ivy Tech Community College and Gibson County Schools new initiative, College and Career Connection Coach, said Dr. Henry M. Brewster, superintendent of East Gibson School Corporation. “The hiring of Cassie Scraper as the College and Career Connection Coach will provide students one-on-one assistance and encouragement toward enrollment in college and persistence toward degree completion. Cassie brings expertise in the transition from high school and college that will bring added support to the students. Wood Memorial High School students will benefit greatly from this joint endeavor.â€
“Princeton Community High School would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ivy Tech Community College for our newly appointed College Connection Coach. Cassie is currently helping our students with scholarship applications and financial aid edits. Future plans are that Cassie will work with all students on future graduation plans for success,†said Steve Hauger, principal at Princeton Community High School. “From the first day Cassie arrived she enthusiastically jumped right in and began working with our students. We look forward to the success of this program and the tremendous benefits our students will realize from her expertise!â€
Gibson Southern High School Principal Scott Reid said he is looking forward to how Cassie will assist students at the school. “Our South Gibson school community highly values education, as evidenced by the high percentage of Gibson Southern students who move on to post-secondary schools, and we fully embrace this opportunity to add a valuable resource for our students. I also want to make sure we thank Ivy Tech for their partnership and continued support of our area schools and students.â€
Ivy Tech Community College has also launched the College Connection Coach initiative in Clay, Greene, Parke, Perry, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo and Warrick counties.
