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Crash Involving Warrick County Detective Injures Three
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This evening at approximately 7:00, Warrick County Sheriff’s Detective Tim Pierce was on-duty and driving an unmarked 2012 Ford Taurus eastbound on SR 62 east of Delaware in Chandler. Pierce attempted to turn left into Commercial Truck Components, located at 7066 SR 62, and failed to notice a vehicle traveling westbound. Pierce’s vehicle struck the 2006 Honda Accord on the driver’s side. Both vehicles came to a final rest off the roadway on the north side of SR 62. The driver of the Honda Accord, Scott A. Elliott, 52, of Evansville, was airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital.  His mother, Shirley Elliott, 71, of Evansville, was a passenger and she was transported by ambulance to St. Mary’s Hospital. Pierce was also taken to St. Mary’s Hospital. All three are currently being treated for serious injuries. Both vehicles were totaled.
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Allie Arguello Receives State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award
The biology major has a 3.921 GPA, has devoted over 150 hours to community service
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 University of Evansville women’s soccer player Allie Arguello was named one of the recipients of the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award on Thursday morning.
The Missouri Valley Conference created the award this year in an effort to honor the achievements of exceptional student-athletes. Arguello is one of 10 student-athletes to be named by Commissioner Doug Elgin for the 2015-16 fall season honorees.
“I’m very happy Allie has been honored,†said Evansville head women’s soccer coach Krista McKendree. “She is a very driven individual who cares deeply about her commitments to being a D1 college athlete. Given her academic work load, I don’t know how she finds time to be so involved and successful; well I do, priorities and work ethic. Allie is the best representative our program, university, or conference could ever hope for.â€
A Las Vegas, Nev. native, Allie is a biology major with a 3.921 cumulative grade point average. She has been named the UE Biology Student of the Year three times and has appeared on the Dean’s List all six semesters. Additionally, Allie has been selected to the MVC Honor Roll on three occasions (2012-’13, ’13-’14, and ’14-’15), has twice received the MVC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award (’13-’14 and ’14-’15) and was named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team in 2013. She is also a member of the National College Athlete Honor Society.
The senior midfielder has also committed over 150 hours of community service to Holy Spirit School, St. Benedict’s Elementary School, Vogel Elementary School, the Evansville Rescue Mission and the Tri-State Food Bank. Allie has also held multiple positions in UE SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) and was instrumental in the Toys for Tots initiative.
In addition to Arguello, this year’s Fall honorees include Andrew Kovacevic, Bradley, Men’s Soccer; Darrin MacLeod, Drake, Men’s Soccer; Sara Stankoskey, Illinois State, Women’s Soccer; BreeAnn Spangler, Indiana State, Volleyball; Tim Dobrowolski, Loyola, Men’s Soccer; Tenaly Smith, Missouri State, Women’s Cross Country; Jordan Webb, Northern Iowa, Football; Taylor Pippen, Southern Illinois, Volleyball; Kayla Deighan, Wichita State, Women’s Cross Country.
In order to be eligible for the award, the student-athlete must be in good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service, and must participate in a sport, during the season of recognition.  The Valley will recognize 10 student-athletes three times annually (fall, winter, spring), for a total of 30 honorees. Institutions select their State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award honorees.
Arguello and the University of Evansville women’s soccer team (4-10-2, 2-2-1 MVC) hosts Missouri State (9-5-1, 3-2 MVC) on Thursday, Oct. 29. The match will be held at Arad McCutchan Stadium and begin at 6:00 p.m.
GAIL RIECKEN RESPONDES TO COURIER AND PRESS ENDORSEMENT OF WINNECKE
In their endorsement of Mayor Winnecke for 4 more years as Mayor, the Courier & Press described me as a “picture of negativityâ€.  For once, the Courier & Press is right.
This is not the campaign I wanted to run, however, I feel it is my duty to inform the public of the dangers we face if we do not have a change in leadership.
The Mayor is not willing to admit to the sad state of financial affairs of our city, nor is he willing to fix it, so it is my duty to do so.
Mayor Winnecke won’t talk about the General Fund reserves depleting from $4 million to $300,000, so I will.
Mayor Winnecke won’t talk about our city’s half a billion dollars of debt that continues to rise, so I must.
Mayor Winnecke won’t talk about the rising crime rate in our city, so that obligation falls to me.
Mayor Winnecke won’t talk about the bad deals he’s made for the city, whether it be Earth Care, or massively subsidizing the downtown hotel with taxpayer dollars, or trying to deny taxpayers their homestead tax credit, so it is my responsibility to do so.
I have made all of these points in the numerous debates, forums, and joint appearances throughout this campaign, and Mayor Winnecke has not once refuted these points; because he can’t.
Negativity is not the way I wanted to run this campaign, however, I feel it is my duty to make sure you know the truth; that you know the facts of where the city is, and where we are headed.
The choices in this election couldn’t be clearer; Change vs More of the same.
I want to be Mayor of Evansville so I can meet the challenges before us.
I want to bring more transparency and accountability to the Mayor’s office by ensuring that you, the public, know what is going on in my administration and where your tax dollars are going.
I will foster an environment that brings in new businesses and jobs, and helps those existing companies expand.
I will work to ensure our citizens feel safe in their own neighborhoods.
I want to focus on improvements in the entire city, our parks, our streets, our sidewalks, and yes, our sewers.
To me, I see problems as opportunities. Let’s solve them together, and let’s make Evansville better together.
I look forward to serving as your next Mayor, and would appreciate your vote on November 3rd.
Sincerely,
Gail Riecken
Candidate For the Mayor of Evansville
IS IT TRUE OCTOBER 30, 2015
IS IT TRUE it looks like the “good ole boy” system is alive and well within the Evansville Police Department?  …during the last few days we have gotten several calls in reference to an alleged injustice. directed towards a long time and highly respected EPD Supervisor? …its been alleged  that this EPD Supervisor reported another EPD employee for not doing their job? …instead of  the EPD Administration directly dealing with this problem employee in a reasonable manner top management re-assigned the Supervisor?  …we won’t be surprised to see this issue be handed over to the Evansville Police Merit Commission?
IS IT TRUE we ask Gail Riecken how would she cut the 2016 City Budget?  …her response was; “My intent is to look at contracts for legal, IT,  and  accounting, which total millions of dollars and of course to look for efficiencies in city departments.”  “I can’t comment on the cuts made by City Council because I was not a part of the budget hearing process”.  “I know the Mayor failed to provide leadership to set the budget in the right direction”.  “I don’t remember a budget committee meeting when I was on City Council  that the department heads weren’t there to answer questions”.
IS IT TRUE that Mr.Riecken really surprised us when she also said  “If elected, Mayor of Evansville  I will not take a pay raise in any year of my term.”
IS IT TRUE we are surprised that the Evansville Courier’s and Press endorsed At-Large City Council member Jonathan Weaver for re-election? …we don’t understand why they endorsed  Jonathan Weaver over a very impressive newcomer to the local political scene,  Alex Burton? …we urge you to consider casting your vote for Mr. Burton.? …Alex has an impressive resume and we consider him to be a first class, moral, ethical and intelligent individual?  …we ask you to reject Jonathan Weaver attempt to serve another term on Evansville City Council because of the unacceptable way he has conducted himself during his first term in office?
IS IT TRUE last night the Courier and Press ask their readers who they support for Mayor?  …Gail Riecken received a whooping 1,431 votes (76.2%)  Mayor Winnecke received only 430 votes (22.9%) and Steve Wozniak had a disappointing 17 votes (0.9%)?  …we ask you to figure this one out?
IS IT TRUE todays ‘Readers Poll” question “is  the City of Evansville better off today than 4 years ago”?
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Evansville man arrested on several charges during narcotics investigation
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Evansville Police arrested 53 year old ANTHONY MAYES on several charges after they responded to 114 E Maryland to investigate a narcotics complaint.
At 11:20 Wednesday night, officers went to the address to follow up on a tip that MAYES was manufacturing meth in the garage behind the house.
During the investigation, officers saw several items associated with the manufacturing of meth. After obtaining a search warrant, officers found a one pot meth lab, meth, digital scales, and baggies. Officers also found two blasting caps. A member of the Hazardous Devices unit responded to safely remove the blasting caps.
MAYES was arrested for the following Felonies:
Manufacturing Meth
Possession of a Destructive Device
Possession of Meth
Maintaining a Common Nuisance
At 11:20 Wednesday night, officers went to the address to follow up on a tip that MAYES was manufacturing meth in the garage behind the house.
During the investigation, officers saw several items associated with the manufacturing of meth. After obtaining a search warrant, officers found a one pot meth lab, meth, digital scales, and baggies. Officers also found two blasting caps. A member of the Hazardous Devices unit responded to safely remove the blasting caps.
MAYES was arrested for the following Felonies:
Manufacturing Meth
Possession of a Destructive Device
Possession of Meth
Maintaining a Common Nuisance
MAYES was arrested for making meth at the same location in March of 2014.
OPEN BURNING BAN LIFTED – EFFECTIVE October 29, 2015
After consulting with the Evansville Fire Department and the Vanderburgh County Commissioners Office, the open burning ban for the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County (as lifted by the County Commissioners on this date) is hereby revoked, effective Thursday October 29th, 2015.
Although conditions have improved, caution is still advised. Burning of anything other than clean wood or vegetation is prohibited throughout Indiana.  With prior approval, City and County residents may have a 3’ diameter or smaller recreational fire consisting of dry seasoned wood. City residents are expected to use curbside pickup service for leaves and yard waste disposal. County residents may conduct open burning for property maintenance in a non-combustible container that has enclosed sides and a bottom, or an open pile of up to 1,000 ft3 of tree waste if a variance (permit) from IDEM (and EEPA if applicable) is first obtained, however alternatives to burning are preferred.  Open burning must be attended at all times, may not be conducted during windy or air quality alert days, and must be extinguished if it creates a nuisance or a fire hazard. See 326 IAC 4-1 and EMC 16.05.200 (links below) for more information.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding during the short burn ban.