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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 Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015.
Devin Kyle Hodges Theft, Level 6 felony
Phillip Curtis Owsley Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, Level 6 felony
Thomas Earl Jefferys Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Kaly Elyse Shepherd Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony
Brandon Ray Wilkinson Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony
Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Possession of paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor
Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Class A misdemeanor
Visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor
Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor
Mark Joseph Payne Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony
Angela Mae Fairchild Battery in the presence of a child, Level 6 felony
Battery, Class B misdemeanor
Randall Carrol Tuck Jr. Auto theft, Level 6 felony
Johnathan Dontai Vernell Forest Battery with moderate bodily injury, Level 6 felony
Kenneth Elwood Sanders Intimidation, Level 6 felony
Theft, Class A misdemeanor
Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor
Disorderly conduct, Class B misdemeanor
Robert Kirksey Johnson Strangulation, Level 6 felony
Battery, Class B misdemeanor
Bradley Douglas Rose Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony
Visiting a common nuisance, Class B misdemeanor
Shani Lynette Sprinkles Theft, Level 6 felonyÂ
Jeremiah Lee Burchfield Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony
Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony
Derryl Lamar Motley II Battery against a public safety official, Level 6 felony
Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor
Battery, Class B misdemeanor
Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor
Ricky Dale Holland Jr. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Level 6 felonyÂ
Ashley Lane Tenbarge Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 felony
Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony
Michael Joseph Walker Theft of a firearm, Level 6 felony
Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor
Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor
Clarence Ricky Terry Jr. Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Level 6 felonyÂ
Sara Marie Schwartz Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony
Theft, Class A misdemeanor
Groundbreaking held for Boonville Bypass
For as long as I can remember, Boonville residents and businesses have been troubled by the presence of dirty, loud coal trucks driving through the heart of their historic downtown square. However, much to everyone’s relief, all of that is about to change.
After 50 years of frustration and several years of planning, I shared in the joy of our community this past Thursday as we officially broke ground on the Boonville Bypass. This 4.2-mile bypass will route traffic around the west end of the city, thus avoiding the rattling of store-front windows, traffic congestion and that lingering layer of dust and dirt—all of which have become typical of downtown.
There is no doubt that when something of this magnitude comes to fruition, many people played a role in its success. Personally, I lived in the city for 15 years and just outside of town for 19. Back in 2010, Sue Ellspermann and I joined the Legislature at the same time. Having been born and raised in Ferdinand, she was also familiar with Boonville’s long-held traffic concerns. She and I agreed that however we could assist, legislatively or otherwise, we wanted to see this achieved.
Since becoming our state’s 50th Lieutenant Governor, Ellspermann has continued to be an advocate for the Boonville Bypass. With her assistance and the collaboration of both the Legislature and members of the community, bids finally began on this project in September.
One group, in particular, has been instrumental in this process: Alcoa. Their unrivaled generosity is truly the biggest reason why any of this has been possible. Alcoa and their subsidiaries have donated several parcels of land for this project and have selflessly worked in the best interest of the community that they proudly call home.
While it is no secret why many residents desired a bypass, it is important to point out that these same residents love having this industry as a staple in the community. Alcoa is Warrick County’s largest employer and is greatly esteemed and appreciated as a result. They have routinely partnered with the community on various projects and play an invaluable role in moving the surrounding area forward.
I am pleased to witness this historic moment in Boonville, but I am also aware that these issues are not entirely unique to our community. In fact, a major focus throughout the next legislative session will likely be the construction and maintenance of transportation and infrastructure statewide. As always, I will continue my efforts to positively impact our community. If you have any ideas in mind or simply wish to express a concern, feel free to contact my office via phone at 317-232-9833 or via email at h75@iga.in.gov.
The Boonville Bypass is just one example of the commitment that our state has made to building, maintaining and improving local infrastructure. I was proud to be a part of this groundbreaking ceremony and am glad to see construction moving full steam ahead. I look forward to seeing the progression of this project and the positive impact it will have in the region for years to come.
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Aces Volleyball to open home MVC schedule Friday
Evansville faces Loyola and Bradley this weekend
  For just the second weekend of the season, the University of Evansville volleyball team will be at the Carson Center as the Purple Aces open up the Missouri Valley Conference portion of their home schedule on Friday evening against Loyola.
The Aces and Ramblers tangle at 7 p.m. on Friday with Bradley making its way to the Carson Center for a 6 p.m. match on Saturday.
Saturday evening saw the Aces put together their top conference performance in recent memory despite falling by a 3-2 final at UNI. It marked the first time the Aces and Panthers went to five sets since the 1997 season and was just the fourth time since 1997 that the Aces have pushed the Panthers past three sets.
Evansville opens up its home conference schedule this weekend with matches against Loyola and Bradley. Last year, the Aces completed a weekend sweep over the pair, earning its first home conference weekend sweep since 2010. Interestingly enough – the Aces did record a weekend conference sweep each season from 2008-10.
A 40-kill performance by Kim Deprez set the University of Evansville program record on Saturday versus UNI. Her final tally was the second-most in the NCAA this season and was the top MVC tally thus far. Deprez has averaged 5.33 digs per set this season and is solidly in the top 15 in the NCAA.
The performance against the Panthers marked the most digs by a player in UE history. It broke Julie Sylvester’s record of 38, which was set in 2009. Her total was the 8th-most in a match in conference history and was the most that a league player recorded since 2013. She was also strong in the MVC opener at Drake, posting 20 kills in just three sets against the Bulldogs. Deprez leads the MVC with 5.33 per set and is even better in two league outings, posting 7.50.
Aces sophomore Genesis Miranda is ranks near the top of the NCAA in several key statistics. Her highest rank is 3rd in the nation in total points with 318.5. That translates into 5.06 per set, 15th in the country. When it comes to attacks, her numbers are just as impressive. She ranks 4th in the nation with 772 total attacks and is 9th with 12.25 per set. Many of those attacks are converted into kills and her 4.25/set is 28th in the NCAA while her total kill tally of 268 is 7th.
Off to their best start since 1995 are the Loyola Ramblers, who are off to a 12-3 start to the season. They had an 11-match win streak snapped on Monday with a 3-1 loss to Drake. Aside from their stellar record, the Ramblers lead the conference in several categories including: hitting percentage (.258), opponent hitting (.154), assists (13.14) and kills (13.94/set). Sami Hansen is the top hitter in the league as she begins the weekend at .441.
The Braves start the weekend with an overall mark of 5-9 and are 0-2 in league play. After starting the season with a 5-1 record, Bradley has dropped its last seven matches, including a Tuesday loss to UNI. Senior Jessica Teel ranks second in the conference in service aces with 0.37 per set. She is just 0.02 away from the top spot. Defensively, Lea Sack is third in the Valley with 4.75 digs per set.
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EVSC Student Named Semifinalists by National Merit Scholarship Program
Howard Yeh, senior at Reitz High School, has been named a semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship Program due to his exceptional academic promise. Yeh is one of only 16,000 students in the United States to be named a semifinalist.
The students received the distinction based upon scores from the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
As a semifinalist, students are only one step away from being named a finalist and in contention for thousands of dollars worth of scholarships. To advance to the finalist standing, semifinalists must continue to excel in the classroom and receive a high score on the SAT. Semifinalists will be notified in February if they have been named a finalist.
In addition, the following students were named Commended students and were recognized as being among the top five percent of students in the nation:
- Kristina DiDomizio, Reitz High School
- Bryce Hart, Reitz High School
- Thomas Clawson, New Tech Institute
- Zachary Conroy, North High School
- Ariel Allen, Harrison High School
- Aaron Lynn, Harrison High School
Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some of these students do become candidates for special scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.
CBS Sports Network to televise MVC MBB Slate Aces to make at least two appearances on CBSSN
- LOUIS – CBS Sports Network will air a 10-game Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball television package, including the State Farm MVC Men’s Basketball Tournament semifinals as well as eight regular-season games, Commissioner Doug Elgin announced today.
Additionally, CBS Sports will continue to televise the Arch Madness title game, which it has aired for ten consecutive years.
Evansville is set to have at least two games televised on the CBS Sports Network. The first will be the Jan. 19 home game versus Loyola while the second will be the Feb. 11 home contest against Illinois State.
“Gaining the ability to have a second national partner televise our men’s basketball contests was a key element in our negotiations with ESPN, and we recognize ESPN and CBS Sports for their continued willingness to spread the Conference brand through a sublicense agreement,†said Elgin, who is in his 28th year with the Conference.
“Our postseason tournament begins the final week of men’s basketball coverage leading up to Selection Sunday, and we are grateful to have heightened Arch Madness broadcast exposure from CBS Sports,†said Elgin.
The regular-season package of games on CBS Sports Network reflects the success of The Valley, which saw two teams represent the league in the final Associated Press rankings in 2015 — Wichita State (14) and UNI (11) — as a well as a run to the NCAA Sweet 16 by Wichita State, which marked the sixth MVC team to reach the Sweet 16 in the past 10 years.
Of the seven pre-determined league match-ups, Wichita State will appear in three games, while Evansville, Illinois State, Loyola and UNI are slated for two appearances each.  The CBS Sports Network package, which features contests on Saturdays and select mid-week nights, begins on Jan. 9, with Wichita State visiting Southern Illinois at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Ill., in a 3 p.m. Central telecast.
The men’s basketball regular-season package in January also features Loyola at Evansville (Jan. 19), and Loyola at Wichita State (Jan. 27).
In the month of February, telecasts include UNI at Drake (Feb. 6), Illinois State at Evansville (Feb. 11), Missouri State at Wichita State (Feb. 18) and Illinois State at UNI (Feb. 20).
The February lineup concludes on Saturday, Feb. 27, when ESPN and CBS Sports Network will utilize the Wildcard Selection process to choose from five games — Illinois State at Wichita State, UNI at Evansville, Missouri State at Southern Illinois, Loyola at Drake and Bradley at Indiana State.
The wildcard games selected to air on ESPN and CBS Sports Network will be announced on Friday, Feb. 12.
CBS Sports’ coverage of the 2016 State Farm MVC Men’s Basketball Championship — the league’s 26th consecutive postseason tournament in St. Louis — will include the semifinal games on March 5 on CBS Sports Network. The title contest on March 6 will air at 1 p.m. Central on CBS Sports.
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