USI Softball wins series against Lindenwood, earns fourth seed for OVC tournament
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Softball captured a 3-2 victory against Lindenwood University early Sunday afternoon at USI Softball Field. Wet weather and playing conditions forced the contest to be called in the fifth inning and canceled the series finale and the backend of Sunday’s doubleheader, which solidified the Screaming Eagles as the no. 4 seed for the Ohio Valley Conference Championship Tournament. The series finale was also canceled on Sunday.
Southern Indiana (16-23, 13-11 OVC) earned the fourth seed over Lindenwood (23-23, 14-12 OVC) by conference win percentage, giving USI a first-round bye and a spot in the double-elimination portion of the conference tournament. USI is the fourth seed for the second consecutive season.
Sunday’s game went scoreless for the first two innings before Lindenwood scored a run in the top of the third inning for the one-run advantage. USI answered in the home half of the third when freshman infielder Jordan Mackey tied the game, 1-1, on a two-out RBI single.
The Lions retook the lead, 2-1, in the top of the fourth, but the Eagles responded again in the bottom half of the frame. With the bases loaded, USI tallied two unearned runs after an error in Lindenwood’s outfield, giving USI a 3-2 lead.
From there, USI was able to keep the Lions off the scoreboard in the top of the fifth before the game was called and made official in the bottom of the fifth.
Southern Indiana totaled six hits. Freshman Grace Huffman registered a two-hit game for the Eagles.
In the pitching circle, freshman Kylie Witthaus took a no-decision after starting the game with three strikeouts and two runs allowed in 3.1 innings of work. Senior pitcher Josie Newman (10-15) got the win in relief, pitching 1.2 innings scoreless.
Lindenwood totaled seven hits, and junior pitcher Avery Wapp (8-8) was dealt the loss after giving up three runs – one earned – with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.
As the fourth seed for the Ohio Valley Conference Softball Championship Tournament, USI will play on Wednesday at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Peoria, Illinois. The Screaming Eagles will play the winner of no. 8 University of Tennessee at Martin and fifth-seeded Lindenwood.
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Governor Braun Reflects on 100 Days of Freedom and Opportunity
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Mike Braun celebrated with his cabinet and legislative leaders the great strides our state has taken toward his vision of Freedom and Opportunity for Hoosiers. With the legislative session behind us and as we reflect on Governor Braun’s first 100 days in office, there are many accomplishments to highlight.
“In 100 days, we’ve made tremendous progress on the Freedom & Opportunity agenda: cutting taxes, giving parents more choice in education, drawing a clear line against extreme wokeness and illegal immigration, putting public safety first, and making state government more efficient, transparent, and accountable to work harder for you.” – Governor Mike Braun
In his first 100 days, Governor Braun took big steps and bold action to deliver for Hoosiers by providing meaningful property tax relief, making state government more efficient, transparent, and accountable, and Making Indiana Healthy Again.
Governor Braun’s Freedom and Opportunity Agenda First 100 Days
- Restructured state government to work more efficiently and effectively for Hoosiers through creation of cabinet offices, directed all agencies to find savings, and directed his Cabinet to cut 25% of regulations to cut red tape.
- Passed a balanced biennial budget that protects Indiana’s surplus and reserve funds, continues to support a AAA credit rating, and includes the Governor’s fiscal priorities. Worked with fiscal leaders to navigate a tight April revenue forecast, drive government efficiency, and protect core government functions. Strengthened investment in education and public safety while continuing scheduled income tax cuts for Hoosiers in each of next two years.
- Delivered historic property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners, farmers, and small businesses – nearly $1.5 billion in total savings.
- Ensured all Hoosiers have equality of opportunity by eliminating the divisive DEI ideology in state government and replacing it with the level playing field of Merit, Excellence, and Innovation, which all Hoosiers can strive for equally.
- Invested in a healthier Indiana by signing executive orders to bring historic health care price transparency so Hoosiers can see simple upfront prices and directing state agencies to tackle the bad incentives that drive up costs like surprise billing and pharmacy benefit managers.
- Kicked off Make Indiana Healthy Again, which includes solutions like ending taxpayer subsidies for candy and sugary soda, making it easier for Hoosiers and schools to buy nutritious food directly from Indiana farms, encouraging physical activity in schools, and starting new studies of diet-related chronic illness and harmful effects of food additives all focused on empowering Hoosiers to live longer, healthier, better lives.
- Put parents in the driver’s seat of their kids’ education by extending universal school choice, providing clear accountability metrics for schools, increasing teacher pay, and making sure curriculum is age appropriate.
- Brought a new approach to economic development in Indiana, laser focused on growing wages and job opportunities for Hoosier workers all across Indiana’s 92 counties.
- Partnered with the General Assembly on major public safety legislation to increase penalties for drug dealers and repeat violent offenders, made clear that Indiana will not tolerate illegal immigration, and took steps to improve conditions for correctional officers.
- Put Indiana in position to be the national leader in nuclear energy production, which has already resulted in Indiana being named host of the 2025 NGA Nuclear Summit.
Working hard for House District 76
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At the start of the 2025 legislative session, Indiana House Republicans set out to tackle several priorities aimed at protecting taxpayers, empowering Hoosiers and making government more efficient. As the session concludes, these priority efforts made it across the finish line to improve the lives of Hoosiers and keep our state moving forward. A key achievement this session was delivering tax relief to hardworking Hoosiers by cutting income taxes over the next two years and advancing property tax relief and reform. Together, these two tax cuts will save Hoosiers $1.3 billion in taxes over the next two years. |
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As your state representative, it has been a privilege to serve you this session, and I look forward to continuing to work on your behalf to strengthen our community and state. To see the full list of bills that have passed through both the House and Senate and are now heading to the governor’s desk for final approval, click here.
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Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, sponsors “REDSHOE EVENT”
Announces Red Shoe Luncheon Honoring Local Women Leaders
MAY 6, 2025
(Evansville, IN) – The Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., celebrates 47 years of
service in the Evansville community, and will hold a luncheon on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:30 am at the
Venue 812, 1401 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47715. The Red Shoe Luncheon will honor women in the
The Evansville community who are leading in areas that support Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s mission and the Five-
Point Programmatic Thrust – Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and
Involvement: Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement. In addition to recognizing
outstanding women in the community, the event includes a scrumptious meal and entertainment.
Founded in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide
services and programs to promote human welfare. The Evansville Alumnae Chapter was chartered April 22,
1978. Programs throughout the years include building homes for families under the Habitat for Humanity
program, voter registration drives, hosting seminars on women’s health issues, mentoring programs for young
girls, and a scholarship fund to assist students with expenses upon entering college.
We invite you to join us as we recognize phenomenal women in this community by nominating an individual
or organization. The nomination form is linked here: Nomination Form.
Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased by visiting www.evansvilledeltas.com. To obtain an additional 1610.
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information, email the Chapter at DSTEvansvilleAlum@gmail.com or contact Carole Whitlock at (812) 453-
Baseball drops series finale to Belmont
The Purple Aces had their second multi-home run day of the weekend
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners
DRAFT AGENDA
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners
May 6, 2025 – 9:30 a.m.
Room 301, Civic Center Complex
1. Call to Order
2. Attendance
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Action Items
A. Engineer
1. 2. Notice to Bidders: VC25-05-01 “Replacement of Broadway Avenue Bridge #274”
Recommendation for Administrative Settlement: VC24-12-03 “North Woods,
North Elm, and West Franklin Street Drainage Improvements”
i. Parcel 3 – Beth Rigdon
Time Extension Request: “Boonville-New Harmony Road Reconstruction”
Contract Amendment #4: “Green River Road Trail”
3. 4. B. Auditor
1. C. Purchasing Department
1. Recruiting and Onboarding Contract with Tyler Technologies
Agreement to Purchase Paper with Altstadt Business Forms, Inc.
D. Burdette Park
1. Forest Commodities, Inc. Quotation for Anchor Playground Surfacing Project
E. Treasurer
1. Alpha Laser and Imaging Individual Lease Agreement – 1202oo
F. Extension of the City/County Joint Local Emergency Proclamation
5. Department Head Reports
A. Weights and Measures: Jacob Murphy
6. New Business
7. Old Business
8. Consent Items
A. Approval of April 22, 2025, Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of April 28, 2025, Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes
C. Employment Changes
D. Auditor
1. Claims Voucher Reports
i. ii. April 21, 2025 – April 25, 2025
April 28, 2025 – May 2, 2025
E. Clerk
1. March 2025 Monthly Report
F. Commissioners
1. Travel Request – Association of Indiana Counties Southwest District Meeting
2. Special Purchase Request
G. Superintendent of County Buildings
Drainage Board Immediately Following1. Amended Specific Services Agreement with Environmental Management
Consultants, LLC (EMC)
H. Engineer
1. Report and Claims
I. Highway
1. Surplus Request
J. Sheriff
1. Surplus Request
2. Road Closure Request – Evansville Wartime Museum
K. Treasurer
1. March 2025 Innkeeper’s Tax Report
2. Surplus Request
L. Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP)
1. 1st Quarter 2025 Partnership Impact Report
M. Global Medical Response
1. 1st Quarter 2025 County EMS Response Time Compliance
9. Public Comment
10. Adjournment
Drainage Board Immediately Following
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
Aces tie series with 2-0 shutout over Salukis
Rubber match set for Sunday at 12 p.m.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Gracie Hollingsworth threw a 6-hit complete game shutout to lead the University of Evansville softball team to a 2-0 win over Southern Illinois at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium.
In the effort, Hollingsworth struck out four and did not record a walk in seven frames. The Purple Aces accumulated seven hits in the game with Taylor Howe going 2-3 with two runs. Kynadee Warner also had two hits.
A leadoff triple got the day going for SIU, but Hollingsworth pitched out of the jam as she recorded three quick outs. The offense countered with a run in the bottom of the inning. Taylor Howe and Niki Bode reached on singles before Howe scored on a sacrifice fly by Morgan Adams.
Hollingsworth continued to keep the Salukis off the board and the offense came through with its second run of the game in the bottom of the 5th. Howe hit a leadoff single before stealing second and moving to third on a Zoe Frossard sacrifice. Niki Bode brought her win with a double off the left field wall.
From there, Hollingsworth finished the game on the way to her 8th victory of the season.
Evansville looks for the series win on Sunday with the finale set for a noon first pitch.