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Ivy Tech Holds Fifth Annual Service Week in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ivy Tech Community College Southwest announces its fifth annual Service Week in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Service Week begins Monday, January 18, 2016, and will continue through Saturday, January 23. Through this event, Ivy Tech encourages its students and employees to volunteer in the community in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students and employees will be volunteering and completing projects at organizations across the tri-state, including:
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- Boys and Girls Club
- CK Newsome Center
- Evansville African American Museum
- Evansville ARC
- Holly’s House
- Mother Teresa Treasures Thrift Store
- North Park Baptist Church
- St. Vincent’s Child Care
- Tri-State Food Bank
- YWCA
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On Saturday, January 23, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Ivy Tech Community College will host a card-making party. At this popular crafting event, volunteers will create greeting cards for local nursing home residents.
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Evansville, IN – Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Damien Dewayne Wilder Invasion of privacy, Level 6 felony
Duane Kernohan Clark Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, Level 6 felony
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Justices find victim’s statements regarding altercation fall under hearsay exception
Jennifer Nelson for www.theindianalawyer.com
The admission of testimony regarding a murder victim’s recount of his previous altercation with the man convicted in his murder were properly allowed as hearsay statements under Indiana Evidence Rule 804(b)(3), the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
The justices granted transfer to Leandrew Beasley v. State of Indiana, 49S02-1601-CR-20, and James Beasley v. State of Indiana,
49S04-1601-CR-19, who were jointly tried and convicted in the murder of James Allen and attempted murder of Gerald Beamon in Indianapolis in 2012.
The Beasleys appealed their convictions, arguing the trial court abused its discretion in allowing Beamon to testify – over their repeated hearsay objections – as to what Allen had told him about an altercation the day before involving Allen and Leandrew Beasley. The day before the fatal shooting, Leandrew Beasley and Allen got into a fight in a garage and Beasley pulled a gun. Allen attempted to grab it and Beasley was shot in the face. James Beasley was at the scene, according to Beamon. He was told this story by Allen the next day, who showed Beamon pictures of the Beasley brothers.
Shortly thereafter, Allen and Beamon were shot while moving items into an apartment. Beamon identified the shooters as the Beasley brothers.
The Court of Appeals held the admission of Beamon’s testimony regarding what Allen told him about the garage shooting was erroneous, but harmless. The justices took the companion cases based on this issue.
“In both (Jervis v. State, 679 N.E.2d 875, 878-80 (Ind. 1997)) and (Camm v. State, 908 N.E.2d 215, 220 (Ind. 2009)), the declarants’ statements sought to be admitted (one referencing dumping off a woman and the other having bodies on one’s conscience) were vague and subject to interpretation. Here, we have no such ambiguity: Allen gave Beamon a precise account of his altercation with Beasley, and stated in no uncertain terms that he shot Beasley in the face,†Justice Mark Massa wrote in Leandrew Beasley v. State of Indiana.
“Even if Allen believed the shooting was justified as a matter of self-defense, it does not necessarily follow that Allen believed there was no possibility of future civil or criminal liability for the act. Beasley opposes this position by likening Allen’s statements to telling someone you ‘drove home drunk last night,’ in support of his assertion that “trivial ‘confessions’ of criminal conduct†should not be rendered admissible hearsay under Rule 804(B)(3).
“We cannot agree that the act of shooting a fellow human being in the face qualifies as ‘trivial.’ Rather, we find the trial court could have reasonably determined that admitting to such a violent act would have ‘so great a tendency … to expose the declarant to civil or criminal liability’ that it was admissible hearsay under Rule 804(b)(3).â€
The Supreme Court summarily affirmed the Court of Appeals decision in all other respects.
Second-Half Struggles Earn Eagles Third Straight Loss
Second-Half Struggles Earn Eagles Third Straight Loss
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball made just six second-half field goals as it suffered a 60-42 Great Lakes Valley Conference setback to visiting Truman State University Saturday afternoon at the Physical Activities Center.
USI (10-4, 3-3 GLVC) shot just 26.1 percent (6-23) from the field in the second half as Truman State turned a 32-28 halftime lead into the 18-point victory.
After falling behind by five midway through the second quarter, the Screaming Eagles strung together a 6-0 run to take a brief 26-25 advantage.
Truman State (11-6, 5-2 GLVC), however, outscored the Eagles, 7-2, throughout the final two minutes of the opening half as it went into the intermission with the four-point lead.
The Bulldogs carried that momentum into the third period, where they outscored USI, 17-7, to forge a 14-point lead heading into the final quarter. Truman State made just five shots in the third quarter, but four of those baskets were of the three-point variety.
USI struggled to get into any type of rhythm in the third period was it had just 15 possession in the quarter. The Eagles went 3-of-7 from the field, 1-of-4 from the free throw line, and had six turnovers in the third frame.
A three-pointer and a layup by sophomore guard/forward Kaydie Grooms (Marshall, Illinois) early in the fourth quarter briefly pumped some energy into the Eagles, but USI went just 1-of-8 from the field and had four turnovers throughout the final seven minutes of the game as it suffered its third consecutive loss.
Junior forward Hannah Wascher (Rantoul, Illinois) had a game-high 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Eagles, while junior guard Tanner Marcum (New Albany, Indiana) finished with 12 points and three steals. Grooms had seven points, all of which came in the fourth quarter, while sophomore guard Randa Harshbarger (Philo, Illinois) had six points and three assists.
Truman State held a decisive advantage in points off the bench as the Bulldogs’ reserves outscored USI’s reserves 22-0. Truman State also went 9-of-20 from three-point range and held a 40-32 rebounding advantage.
Senior center Michalina Tomczak paced the Bulldogs with 10 points and seven rebounds.
USI returns to action Monday at 4:45 p.m. (CST) when it visits No. 17 Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. The Knights (11-1, 5-1 GLVC) suffered an 82-75 setback to No. 19 Quincy University Saturday in Louisville.
UE Swimming and Diving opens spring season
Aces travel to Saint Louis on Saturday
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Saturday, the University of Evansville swimming and diving teams will open the spring season with a trip west to face Saint Louis in a 2 p.m. meet.
It will be a 16-event format with the swimmer’s doing 50 and 100-meter races in each stroke. It also includes a 200 IM and 200 relays. For Bridget Sheridan, Skyler Shinn and Brendan Ninneman, it will mark a homecoming as each are from the St. Louis area.
Since their last outing, the team had a training trip over the break. Charlotte Lechner had a good trip for the women while Everett Plocek swam well for the guys.
The last action for Evansville came in late November at the House of Champions in Indianapolis. In the final day of that event, Courtney Coverdale won the 1-meter dive.
Coverdale’s score of 260.05 put her on top in the 1-meter event. Her score was over 12 points better than the competition.  In women’s races, Maja Magnusson, Charlotte Lechner, Mackenzie Harris and Michaela Kent finished the 400 free relay in 3:35.73 to take 8th in the race. Magnusson had a strong finish in the 1650 free. She finished the event in 17:45.19 to take 6th.
In the 200 backstroke, Taylor Davidson had a strong race as her 2:06.91 placed her in 11th. Kasey Rein was the top finisher in the 200 fly. Her 2:13.72 put her in 12th. In the 200 breaststroke, Amy Smith registered a 12th place finish of her own, swimming a 2:29.34.
The men picked up a 4th place finish in the 400 free relay. Dan O’Brien, Ethan O’Rourke, Everett Plocek and Matt Childress posted a 3:06.61 to record the high finish. On his own, O’Rourke had a great showing in the 200 backstroke as his 1:52.31 was good for 5th place.
Troy Burger came home seventh in the 200 breaststroke, recording a time of 2:07.35. Jared Sutphin notched a 16:48.31 to take 11th in the 1650 free.
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Evansville, IN – Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016.
Charles Wesley Chaplin Intimidation, Level 5 felony
Jared Carl Crews Theft, Level 6 felony
IS IT TRUE For January 16 and 17, 2016
IS IT TRUE we recently posted we are hearing that a couple past and present city officials are getting “lawyered up” because of a pending Federal investigation? …we hear that the taxpayers are footing the legal bills? Â …we are now heading that representative of the Winnecke Administration are denying this claim? Â …we would like for someone to ask DMD Director Kelly Couces or the Mayors Chief of Staff if this statement is completely wrong at the next City Council meeting?
IS IT  TRUE that THE DEVELOPMENT COALITION OF SOUTHWEST INDIANA announced last week that they are asking for your input regarding facilities (former fueling stations, schools, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, or commercial facilities) that might be considered Brownfield properties?  …they define  Brownfield property as property that is under-utilized (often sitting vacant for an extended period of time) due to the real or perceived suspicion that there may be some kind of contamination on the property or within the structure?  …we wonder why the City of Evansville feels that Evansville Brownfield Corp. only mission is to deal with blighted homes and not former fueling stations, schools, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, or commercial facilities that are contaminated?
IS IT TRUE that Evansville Brownfield Corp shall be meeting on January 29 2016 somewhere in Evansville? …we are told DMD Director Kelley Coures is keeping information concerning the time and place of the 29th Brownfield meeting secret? Â …we hear that Mr. Couces will be ask at the next City Council meeting what time and where will the Evansville Brownfield Corp. meet?
..we hear that the DMD Director Kelly Couces is going to try to convince City Council members that Evansville Brownfield Corp is a separate entity from them and should be allowed to conduct their meetings in private? Â we can’t wait for him to explain where the money comes from to operate Evansville Brownfield Corp.?
IS IT TRUE that last week the City County Observer posted that IceMen have territorial rights for professional hockey in this region?  …because of that Evansville would have to seek another hockey franchise other than the ECHL for next season which is an impossible task?
IS IT TRUE we are pleased to see Mayor Winnecke finally taking direct control of the contract talks between the City and the IceMen? Â …it was obvious when he allowed the President of the ERC to represent his views on this subject contracts talks went nowhere? Â …we respectfully suggest that the Mayor and Ron Geary sit down like to reasonable an intelligent adults and end this contractual stalemate and extend the team’s lease beyond the current season?
IS IT TRUE that the ACLU 2016 legislative session shall be addressing things that they feel politicians are wasting our precious time and resources on frivolous attacks on our civil liberties?  …some of the things the ACLU will be taking action on in 2016 are: LGBT rights,  Reproductive Freedom and Criminal Justice Reform?
IS IT TRUE that the best keep secret in Indianapolis the City Market Catacombs tours?  … on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, May through October, and October 31 ttours begin at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1 p.?  …the guided tour of the Catacombs shows you a Roman-looking expanse of brick arches beneath the outdoor Whistler Plaza of City Market.  …the Catacombs qualify as both a ruin and a redevelopment opportunity?  …City Market Catacombs tours last approximately 45 minutes and depart from the west plaza of City Market, 222 E. Market Street, Indianapolis.  …cost: $12 per adult (12 and up); $6 per child (ages 6-12); $10 per member of Indiana Landmarks; $5 per child who are members Indiana Landmarks; Free for children ages 5 and under?
IS IT TRUE that our current “Readers Poll” ask; Should Evansville Brownfield Corp meetings be held in public?