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Swimming and diving competes at Butler Quad Aces stay on the road this week

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Sophomore diver Courtney Coverdale won both of her events to highlight the University of Evansville swimming and diving team’s efforts at the Butler Quad Meet on Sunday afternoon.

 

“The outcome of the meet didn’t reflect our overall effort. We have been pushing really hard in practice and in the weight room,” head coach Rickey Perkins said.  “Our main focus today was to compete to the best of our ability; knowing that our major meets are still a long way out. I saw a lot of good and a lot of things we need to work on. Overall it was a positive event that we will be able to build on.”

 

Coverdale was the top performer in both diving events.  Her final score of 167.80 was the top score in the 1-meter while she also took top honors in the 3-meter dive.  That event saw her defeat Kalley Schwab of Saint Louis by a 160.05-136.45 final.

 

Michaela Kent had a strong race in the 100 free.  Her 54.38 put her in second place behind Samantha Miller of Wright State.  Miller won the race with a 53.44.  Madi Jones was one of several to complete their events with a 4th place finish.

 

Jones took 4th in the 200 free with a time of 1:58.75.  Kent finished 4th in the 50 free, swimming a 24.70.  In what was an extremely close race, Kent was just 0.17 behind the winner.  Kristen Myers was fifth in the race, posting a 25.09.

 

Ethan O’Rourke had a stellar effort in the 200 back.  He came home in fourth place with a time of 1:57.44.  He was just .07 out of third place.  In the 200 free, O’Rourke performed well again.  He finished in seventh place, completing the event in 1:47.98.

 

Matt Duke finished in fourth place in the 50 free race.  His 21.82 was 0.62 off of the winning time.  Everett Plocek came in 5th in the event, registering a 22.03.  Duke also had a strong outing in the 100 free, taking 5th place as he finished in 49.22.  Plocek was just behind him once again, taking 7th place, finishing in 49.32.

 

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LOCAL CA VACCINATION LAW REPEAL

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Governor Pence Congratulates 2016 Indiana Teacher of the Year

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Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement after Haverhill Elementary School teacher Jean Russell was named 2016 Indiana Teacher of the Year:

 

“On behalf of all the people of Indiana, I want to congratulate Jean Russell on being named the 2016 Indiana Teacher of the Year,” said Governor Pence. “With more than 25 years of experience and numerous awards and recognitions to her credit, Jean has dedicated her career to our kids. I couldn’t be more pleased to learn that she will be representing the Hoosier state in the National Teacher of the Year competition.

 

“Dedicated teachers like Jean Russell do our state a great service each and every day in the classroom to ensure that our kids get the education they deserve. So as we congratulate Jean Russell as Indiana’s 2016 Teacher of the Year, let us also give thanks to all the educators in our state whose hard work and passion in the classroom continues to inspire our kids.”

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015.

Aaron Matthew Bratton Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Destinee Renee Minth Fraud on a financial institution, Level 5 felony

Fraud, Level 6 felony

Steffanos Haralambos Katechis Theft, Level 6 felony 

Brennon Ray Bickwermert Domestic battery, Level 6 felony

Strangulation, Level 6 felony

Criminal confinement, Level 6 felony

 

 

Fire Marshal Encourages Smoke Alarms, Escape Routes During Indiana Fire Prevention October 4-11

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Fire Marshal Encourages Smoke Alarms, Escape Routes During Indiana Fire Prevention October 4-11

 

INDIANAPOLIS – October 4-11 is Fire Prevention Week in the state of Indiana, and the Indiana State Fire Marshal is asking all Hoosiers to make sure that their households are prepared in the event of a fire.

 

“There are several steps that homeowners should take when safeguarding themselves against fire, and one of the most important is to make sure that working smoke alarms are present in the home,” said State Fire Marshal James Greeson. “Having a properly-functioning smoke alarm in the home makes you 50% more likely to escape the situation safely.”

 

Installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside of each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home including the basement can help to warn those inside of a quickly-spreading fire. Listed below are other useful smoke alarm tips:

  • Test smoke alarms every month, and change batteries at least once every six months.
  • Replace smoke alarms every 8-10 years.
  • Know the difference between the two types of smoke alarms. Ionization alarms work best when a fast-moving fire occurs. Photoelectric alarms are quicker at sensing smoldering, smoky fires. There are specialty alarms that are a combination of both.

 

While smoke alarms help to provide extra time to escape a fire, it’s also important to practice escape plans with those in the household so that everyone knows which exits to use in each room of the home. These escape plans should be practiced both during the day and during the night. In the event of a fire, it is important to have a designated meeting place outside and away from home. Make sure everyone is accounted for and designate one person to call the fire department.

 

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is also encouraging all businesses and schools to schedule a fire drill during this week to ensure that escape plans are still practiced with staff and students alike.

 

For more information on fire safety and prevention, visit GetPrepared.IN.gov.

 

West Side Nut Club Fall Festival begins Today

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The 94th annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival begins Monday, October 05, 2015. The weeklong event has been an Evansville tradition since 1921. The festival occupies over four city blocks and will feature food, rides, music, pageants, contests and parades.

Once again the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office will maintain a tent at the intersection of W. Franklin Street and N. 11th Avenue next to the lost and found booth. At this location, sheriff’s deputies will be passing out yellow wristbands to children. The underside of the wristband can display a parent or guardians’ phone number, which may be used to reunite a child with a missing parent.

The Evansville Police Department will be providing law enforcement services throughout the festival grounds and will have a mobile command center stationed at W. Franklin Street and N. 10th Avenue.

The Sheriff’s Office offers the following safety tips for your visit to the Fall Festival:

  • When you arrive at the festival, identify and point out officials your child can approach if they become separated from you. Describe the sheriff’s deputy and police officer uniforms, the Nut Club member hats and the fire official uniforms so your child knows who is safe to approach.
  • Nothing takes the place of your supervision. Younger children can become distracted with all of the sights, sounds, smells, and crowds at the Fall Festival.
  • If your child is old enough to be out of your eyesight, make sure they take a friend with them. There is safety in numbers (as well as more fun to be had). Remember to have your child check in on a regular basis. Identify where you will meet them and what time they should be there.
  • If you become separated from your child, notify a sheriff’s deputy or police officer as soon as possible.
  • Heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic will create an increased risk of accidents. Take your child by the hand when walking to and from the festival. Use caution when leaving the sidewalk. Consider using a paid parking lot to support a worthy cause.

Stop by the Sheriff’s Office Fall Festival tent, where you can talk to a sheriff’s deputy and pick up a free munchie map. You can also enter for a chance to win a 2015 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle from the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association (ISA). The motorcycle will be on display Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of festival week. Proceeds will go to the ISA to benefit the families of deputies and officers killed in the line of duty as well as the Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Camps and Scholarship Program.

Sheriff Dave Wedding stated, “On behalf of the entire Sheriff’s Office, we hope everyone who vistis the Fall Festival this year has a safe, fun and memorable time!”

 

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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EPD Activity Report

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Adopt A Pet

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 Farley is a 2-year-old male German Shepherd mix! He’s got the cute head-tilt down pat. He was found as a stray, so not much is known about his background. All we know so far? He loves tug toys! His $100 fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, & more! Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563 for adoption information.

 

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