Men’s golf finishes 5th at Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate
Jamison Ousley finishes in top ten
JONESBORO, Ark. – Jamison Ousley and Daniil Romashkin both finished under par in the final round of the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate to lead the University of Evansville men’s golf team to a 5th place finish.
Ousley led the Purple Aces in the final round finishing with a 2-under 70. Completing the three rounds at RidgePointe Country Club with a 1-under 215, Ousley tied for 8th place. Finishing second on the squad was Romashkin. After opening the tournament with an 80, he recorded a 1-under 71 in his final two rounds to tie for 31st with a 222.
Mason Taylor wrapped up the weekend with a score of 225. Highlighting his tournament was a 3-under 69 in Monday’s second round. He finished in a tie for 38th. Next up was Luke Price who tied for the 50thposition with a 3-round tally of 228. His low round of 75 came on Tuesday. Rounding out the team was Omar Khalid who tied for 57th with a 231. Khalid shot his low round of the tournament on Tuesday finishing with a 2-over 74.
UE came in fifth place with an 881, just six strokes behind Murray State. Arkansas State took top honors in the team and individual standings. The Red Wolves finished with an 823, defeating second place UT Martin by 26 shots. Milan Reed of ASU was the medalist with a 202. He came in one ahead of teammate Thomas Schmidt.
The Turtle Point Invite is next for UE on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
USI is fourth Windy City Invitational
Screaming Eagles hosts Purple Aces next week
CHICAGO, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Golf recorded a season-best fourth in the Windy City Invitational. The tournament was hosted by Chicago State University at the Harborside International Golf Center.
Day 1 (36 holes):
USI is tied for fourth after the first round with a 325. Graduate Valeria Lopez de Haro Juste led USI with a two-over 74 to tie for third.
Day 2 (18 holes):
The Eagles took sole possession of fourth in the final round by posting a two-best 320. Sophomore Fernanda Vera had USI’s top player on day two, finishing with a 76.
Final Results:
USI concluded the tournament with a 645 (325-320) to take a season-best fourth-place finish. Lopez de Haro Juste captured USI’s first top-10 finish of the year with a ninth-place showing after shooting a 156 (74-82). Sophomore Brianna Kirsch and Vera followed with a top-20 showings, tying for 14th and 17th, respectively.
Kirsch tied for 14th with a 162 (82-80), while Vera tied for 17th with a 163 (87-76).
NEXT UP FOR USI:
USI continues the fall season by hosting the University of Evansville October 16 for a dual match at the Western Hills Country Club in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The event will pit the Screaming Eagles and the Purple Aces men’s and women’s teams in a match-play contest.
Last year’s match-up saw the Aces defeat the Eagles 5.5-2.5 at Cambridge Golf Course.
USI ties for 12th at Grier Jones Shocker
NEWTON, Kan. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Golf tied for 12th in the 17-team Grier Jones Shocker Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Newton, Kansas. The tournament was hosted by Wichita State University at the Sand Creek Station Golf Course.
Day 1 (18 holes):
USI was 14th after the opening round with a 303. The Screaming Eagles were led by freshman Ben Christian, who tied for 11th with an even par 72.
Day 2 (18 holes):
The Eagles rebounded and rose to 12th in the second round with a three-under 285. Senior Carter Goebel entered the top 20, rising to a tie for 18th, with a three-under 69 and a two-day even par 144. Graduate Sam Gargis matched Goebel for the team-high in the second round with a 69.
Day 3 (18 Holes):
USI remained 12th after the third round, posting a six-over 294. Goebel and sophomore Chandler Ornelas led the Eagles in the opening round with a 72 each.
Final Results:
The Eagles concluded the invitational with a three-round 882 (303-285-294), tying for 12th position. Goebel posted a top 15 performance, tying for 14th with a 216 (75-69-72), while freshman Ben Christian tied for 31st with a 219 (72-73-74).
NEXT UP FOR USI:
USI continues the fall season by hosting the University of Evansville October 16 for a dual match at the Western Hills Country Club in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The event will pit the Screaming Eagles and the Purple Aces men’s and women’s teams in a match-play contest.
Last year’s match-up saw the Aces defeat the Eagles 7.5-2.5 at Cambridge Golf Course.
Unbeaten Streak Comes to a Close as Aces Drop Defensive Battle at Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team saw their six-match unbeaten streak come to an end Tuesday night, falling at Northwestern by a score of 1-0. The match was a defensive battle, with the Aces and Wildcats combining for only three shots on goal.
Tancredi Fadda (Monza, Italy Liceo Carlo Porta Monza/University of Milan) tallied Evansville’s first two shots of the night, including the match’s first shot on goal in the 16th minute. Just over ten minutes later, newly minted MVC Defensive Player of the Week Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill./Elk Grove) made his lone save of the night.
Northwestern broke through in the 28th minute, with Peter Riesz finding the back of the net to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead.
Just before the halftime intermission, Álvaro Timón (Toledo, Spain/Valencia International University) threatened for the Aces with a pair of shots, including a promising chance that was blocked out of play for a corner kick, but was not able to put a shot on target as the score remained 1-0 heading into the break.
The defensive battled continued in the second half, with neither side able to put a shot on target, while Evansville held the Wildcats without a shot. Pablo Calvete (Ponferrada, Spain/UNIR) and Håkon Edstrøm (Baerum, Norway/Norges Toppidrettsgymnas) put up shots for the Aces early in the period, but neither landed on goal.
The Evansville attack increased its pressure in the final 15 minutes of the match, putting together a couple of threatening chances. The first came on a dangerous ball into the box for Andres Escudero (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain/IES Joan Miro), but a quality challenge by the Wildcats’ defense thwarted the chance. In the 81st minute, Devin Shepherd (Denver, Colo./Arapahoe) earned a free kick deep in the Aces’ attacking half, but Evansville was unable to generate a shot, and the Aces were shut out for the first time in four matches.
“When you come on the road against a Big Ten team and you have one mistake in the back, they punish you,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver. “I thought dictating the tempo of the game, we did well, we created some good moments on the ball, but just not quite enough to really put them under and create a lot of chances.”
“We didn’t give up a shot in the second half, we had five, but I think that ultimately you have to create more to win on the road.”
“We are in a good spot, we are going to move forward and Saturday’s the most important thing right now.”
With the loss, Evansville moves to 4-3-5 overall. UE remains on the road this weekend, traveling to Des Moines, Iowa to take on Drake for a crucial MVC match on Saturday. Kick-off is set for 7 PM.
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Governor Braun’s Bold Strategy to Put Hoosier Wage Growth First Shows Massive Boost in Efficiency for Taxpayer Dollars
“Our new approach to economic development is all about growing wages and creating new job opportunities for Hoosiers. Each taxpayer dollar is doing more for our state.” — Governor Mike Braun
Since January, the average wage of jobs incentivized by the IEDC to come to Indiana increased from $36 to $41, a 10% increase. That’s over $8,000 annually per job.
Of the 7,844 new jobs created from state-incentivized projects so far this year, 92% were above the county average wage, 86% were above the state average wage, and 61% were above the national average wage.
Results are going up, and costs are coming down: since Governor Braun took office, the average cost per incentivized job was cut by more than half, from $47,000 per job to $16,000 per job.
Hazardous toys, appliances, and more recalled in September Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to act now to protect themselves and their families
Dangerous toys and appliances in your home could put your family at risk. Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on all Hoosiers to check this month’s recall list to protect your loved ones. Items include children’s toys, a countertop oven and other items that can cause serious burns or even death.
“Hoosiers need to know if purchased items are defective or could harm them or their children,” Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “This month, several recalled products are related to children, so parents must pay close attention to ensure their kids’ safety. If you purchased a recalled item, stop using it immediately.”
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in September:
Children’s Products
These products pose risks such as strangulation, suffocation, choking, or head injury, particularly to young children.
- Persilux Brand Zebra Blinds: Strangulation and entanglement hazards; violates federal rule for window coverings; sold on Amazon.
- Autoez Brand Bamboo Shades: Strangulation and entanglement hazards; violates federal rule for window coverings; sold on Walmart.com.
- LXDHSTRA Baby Loungers and Crib Bumpers: Suffocation and fall hazards; violates federal standards for infant sleep products and crib bumper ban; sold on Amazon.
- URMYWO Baby Loungers: Suffocation and fall hazards; violates mandatory standard for infant sleep products; sold on Amazon by Pomona.
- YooxArmor Multi-Purpose Kids’ Helmets: Risk of head injury; violates mandatory standard for bicycle helmets; sold on Amazon by YooxArmor.
- Youbeien Crib Mobiles: Risk of battery ingestion; violates mandatory toy standard for batteries; sold on Amazon by GKKBSJ.
- Shierdu Children’s Toys: Choking hazard; violates small parts ban; sold on Amazon by Yiwu Shiyi Trading.
- AMTRADING Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pads for Car Seats and Strollers: Burn hazard; sold by AMTRADING.
- In My Jammers Button Flare Pajama Sets: Burn hazard; violates mandatory flammability standards.
Home Appliances
These products present fire, burn, or laceration risks in household settings.
- Sunbeam Products Oster French Door Countertop Ovens: Burn hazard; over one million units recalled.
- Wuensche USA Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers: Fire hazard; sold at ALDI.
- Epoca International Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridges: Fire and burn hazards.
- Makita U.S.A., Inc. Cordless Grease Guns and Grease Gun Hoses: Laceration hazard.
Personal Care and Health Products
These products pose risks of poisoning or fire, particularly to children or users.
- Mad Rabbit “RELIEVE” Lidocaine Numbing Cream: Risk of poisoning to young children; violates child-resistant packaging standard.
- Blueroot Health Bariatric Fusion Iron Multivitamins: Risk of child poisoning; violates child-resistant packaging standard; manufactured by VitaQuest International.
- Arizer Solo II Portable Vaporizers: Fire and burn hazards; imported by 7111495 Canada.
Other Products
These products include miscellaneous items with risks such as fire, burn, or serious injury.
- Anker Power Banks: Fire and burn hazards; manufactured by Anker Innovations.
- IcyBreeze Cooling Portable Misting Fans: Fire hazard.
- Five Below Tabletop Fire Pits: Risk of serious burn injury from flame jetting and fire hazards.
- EnHomee Dressers: Risk of tip-over and entrapment; violates mandatory standard for clothing storage units; sold by EnHomee Direct.
- StopBox USA AR-15 Chamber Lock Pros: Risk of serious injury or death.
If you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it, and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Then follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.
Developers Break Ground on $13 Million Franklin Lofts Project in Evansville
Redevelopment effort that restores a historic landmark and delivers 56 new housing units
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (October 7, 2025) – Today, Franklin Street Lofts, LLC, led by project owners Aaron Gabe and John Clark, joined Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, local officials, and regional economic development leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Franklin Lofts, a $13 million mixed-use development on Franklin Street.
The project will adaptively reuse the historic Hercules Plow factory, transforming the site into 56 market-rate apartments with dedicated parking along Franklin Street, adjacent to the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage. The development will provide much-needed housing to support Evansville’s growing workforce while strengthening Franklin Street’s small businesses and the region’s urban core.
“The Franklin Lofts project represents exactly the kind of investment Evansville needs right now: a transformational development that strengthens the neighborhood, expands housing options, and breathes new life into a historic property,” said Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry. “This is the largest modern, market-rate residential development the Franklin Street area has seen in decades. The City is proud to be part of this public-private partnership reinforcing our shared commitment to close the housing gap in our community.”
Franklin Lofts exemplifies how public-private partnerships can bring lasting value to the community. The project preserves a historic landmark, delivers modern housing with direct Greenway access and strengthens Evansville’s broader placemaking vision.
“As a third-generation West Side family, it is an honor to be a part of the revitalization of the historic Hercules building on Franklin Street,” said Aaron Gabe, Owner, Franklin Lofts. “We believe this project supports the Mayor’s vision for Evansville and E-REP’s greater plan for Southwestern Indiana. We look forward to its grand opening in 2027.”
Franklin Lofts is the first project in the Evansville Region to receive funding through the Lilly Endowment Initiative, managed by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) as part of READI 2.0. This investment underscores the project’s significance as a catalyst for regional economic growth and placemaking.
“This development represents more than just new housing—it’s an investment in the future of our community,” said Beth McFadin Higgins, President of the Southwest Indiana Redevelopment Authority. “With support from READI funds, Franklin Street Lofts will provide high-quality, modern apartments that will attract new residents and add momentum to the growth already underway on Franklin Street.”
Indiana Trauma and Emergency Medicine Symposium Focuses on Mass Casualty Preparedness
INDIANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
October 7, 2025 (Bloomington, Ind.) – Health care leaders, emergency responders, and public health officials from across Indiana gathered last week at the Monroe Convention Center for the Indiana Hospital Association’s (IHA) 2nd Annual Indiana Trauma and Emergency Medicine Symposium.
This year’s event, themed “Mass Casualty Incidents — Are You Prepared?” brought together national and state experts to share lessons learned from real-world crises and to strengthen Indiana’s readiness for responding to large-scale emergencies. The program was funded by an Indiana Department of Health Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention educational grant and presented by the Indiana Hospital Association.
Madeline Wilson, IHA Trauma System Development Manager, emphasized the urgency of the issue:
“Although Indiana excels in many areas of trauma care, the reality today is that mass casualty events are no longer rare — and we have more work to do to be ready. National and state subject matter experts with real-world experience presented to teams from EMS, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health care coalitions, and community decision-makers. Together, attendees began working as teams to troubleshoot, identify areas of opportunity, and strengthen our system so we can deliver the best possible care to Hoosiers who experience these tragic events.”
The symposium also featured remarks from Dr. Lindsay Weaver, Indiana State Health Commissioner, and a breakout session with former United States Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams. The second day focused on hands-on education with a variety of facilitators.
Symposium sessions covered a wide range of preparedness topics, including:
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Hospital and EMS response to mass shootings and natural disasters
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Mental health and resiliency for frontline providers
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Innovations in trauma system development
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Best practices for multi-agency coordination
The symposium’s focus on mass casualty preparedness was particularly timely, following incidents in 2025 across Indiana and the country that have highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive trauma response planning.