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BASEBALL ACES WALK OFF REDBIRDS, 6-5

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. –  The University of Evansville baseball team rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning on Saturday, capped by pinch-runner Drew Howard scoring from third base on a wild pitch for the game-winning run, as the Purple Aces knocked off the visiting Illinois State Redbirds, 6-5, at German American Bank Field at Charles H. Braun Stadium in Evansville.

“What a win!” said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “Our offense really went out and got it for us today.  I am just proud of our overall effort today.  Our pitchers did a good job of keeping us in it, and their starter was pretty electric today, but we just kept grinding.  That’s the Aces’ baseball club that we’re accustomed to.”

Illinois State took a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning, before Evansville was able to rally for two runs on a two-run single by graduate first baseman Chase Hug to tie the game at 4-4.  The Redbirds once again grabbed the lead in the ninth inning on an RBI double by outfielder J.T. Sokolove, but UE was not done yet.

In the bottom of the ninth inning, junior second baseman Cal McGinnis opened the frame with a single to right-center field.  After a fly out, pinch-hitter Evan Waggoner singled sharply through the left side of the Illinois State infield to put runners on the corners with one out.

A sacrifice fly to right field by senior shortstop Simon Scherry tied the game at 5-5, before junior outfielder Harrison Taubert singled to right field on a 1-2 pitch to send Howard from first to third base with two outs.  Then, after a mound visit, Howard was able to score on a wild pitch on the first pitch to graduate outfielder Mark Shallenberger to give UE the 6-5 win.

Hug led Evansville offensively by going 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI.  McGinnis also had two hits for UE and scored two runs.  Three Illinois State hitters had two-hit days at the plate.

With the victory, Evansville gets back to even record-wise at 17-17 and improves to 6-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference.  Illinois State, meanwhile, drops to 18-14 overall and 7-4 in the Valley with the loss.  The series will conclude on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.  Sunday’s game can be heard live in the Tri-State area on 107.1 FM-WJPS and seen live on ESPN+.

Aces fall to Salukis in Saturday contest

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Finale to take place Sunday at 12 p.m.

 

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Two 9-run innings by Southern Illinois saw them pull away for a 20-3 win over the University of Evansville softball team on Saturday at Charlotte West Stadium.

Evansville jumped on the board in the top of the first.  Alexa Davis’ leadoff triple was followed by a Zoe Frossard walk.  With two outs, Brooke Voss stepped to the plate and launched a 3-run home run, her fifth of the season, to put the Purple Aces in front.

Following a scoreless bottom of the first, the Salukis erupted for nine runs in the second.  Elizabeth Warwick and Sidney Jones each had 2-run hits in the frame as SIU took control.  They added two more runs in the third and nine in the fourth to clinch the 20-3 win.

Sydney Weatherford made the start for UE, allowing nine runs in two innings.  Madi Eberle gave up three runs on two hits and kept the Aces hitless after the first inning.  Jones and Kiana McDowell recorded three RBI apiece to pace SIU.

Sunday’s series finale begins at 12 p.m. in Carbondale.

 

Men’s Tennis fall to TSU on senior day

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Men’s Tennis (2-13) battled Tennessee State University (6-17) in a Horizon League match at the USI Tennis Courts, falling 6-1.
 
Screaming Eagle senior Dylan Brown (Evansville, Indiana) was celebrated after the match for his hard work and dedication to the program for four strong years. The local Reitz High School product played an important leadership role being the lone senior as the USI community congratulates his accomplishments and looks forward to what the rest of the season holds.
 
Doubles: The doubles number two match was unfinished, but USI fell behind early losing both doubles competitions. Junior Guy Finkelstein (Lehavim, Israel) and freshman Eytan Michaeli (Beer Sheva, Israel) battled their opponent to a close 6-3 loss.
 
Singles: Sophomore standout Mathys Bove (Lyon, France) won a riveting matchup in the singles one matchup. Bove roared back after dropping the first set 0-6, by rallying to win the next sets 6-1 and 1-0. Bove’s singles record improves to an impressive 9-4 mark.
 
Junior Quinten Gillespie (Whiteland, Indiana) dropped his match by a narrow margin of 7-5, 5-7, 1-0.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Attorney General Todd Rokita and State Senator Andy Zay announce advisory opinion clarifying Terminated Pregnancy Reports are public records

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Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued an official advisory opinion clarifying that Terminated Pregnancy Reports (TPRs) are public records open to inspection — though the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) can and should redact any information that could reasonably identify a pregnant woman.  

Indiana State Senator Andy Zay requested the advisory opinion from the Attorney General’s Office after IDOH refused to disclose the public records necessary to improve maternal life and ensure providers are complying with Indiana’s pro-life laws.

“My colleagues and I in the General Assembly passed the first in the nation pro-life law after Roe v. Wade was overturned,” Senator Zay said. “Now, the actions of unelected bureaucrats have made that law unenforceable.”

Lack of public access to these reports impedes the ability of the Attorney General to perform its statutory duties of investigating complaints against medical providers — thereby undermining the public interest.  

“As the entity charged with overseeing medical licensing complaints, our office has long relied on these reports to investigate medical provider complaints,” Attorney General Rokita said. “If IDOH refuses to disclose them, it is impossible to ensure that providers are complying with the law.” 

The decision by IDOH to seek, and rely on, a faulty opinion from the Public Access Counselor declaring TPRs confidential medical records appears to represent an abrupt change in policy and practice by the state agency. 

Attorney General Rokita expressed appreciation to Sen. Zay for his persistence in making sure the record was set straight. 

“As someone who has participated in legislative deliberations about these reports,” Sen. Zay said, “I can confirm that it was never the Indiana General Assembly’s intent to make them secret and render them useless.” 

Information contained in the reports can provide such insights as the age of the fetus at the time of abortion, whether the pregnant woman sought the abortion as a result of abuse or trafficking, and the age of the pregnant woman (which may help indicate possible child sexual abuse). Broader quarterly reports with aggregated data lack such details. 

The advisory opinion makes clear that, in Indiana, maintaining open and transparent government is a cornerstone of public policy. 

“The TPRs can be redacted,” the advisory opinion states, “to balance the privacy concern regarding the pregnant woman who received an abortion, the public’s right to inspection of public records, and the need of enforcement agencies to review these documents to monitor compliance with laws or investigate complaints and allegations that such laws were violated.” 

Senator Braun speaks out against Biden rule hurting small businesses

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Challenge to joint employer rule passed Senate in bipartisan vote

WASHINGTON — Last night the Senate passed a challenge to the new Biden rule that would negatively impact franchise businesses, an important part of the small business economy.

Thirty-two percent of small business owners say that they would not own a business without franchising.

“This rule would have an immediate, long-term negative effect on millions of workers and thousands of businesses,” Senator Braun said in his remarks on the Senate floor. “The National Labor Relations Board should not move forward with this joint-employer rule because it will have a negative economic impact and is inconsistent with common law.”

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin and Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema joined the Republicans in passing the challenge.

Senator Mike Braun pioneered the use of the Congressional Review Act to challenge President Biden’s overreaching executive actions, including a challenge to protect Americans’ retirement savings from being politicized for a lower return on investment, and a bipartisan challenge that the Supreme Court noted was a significant factor inoverturning Biden’s illegal vaccine mandate.

Senator Braun spoke on the Senate floor in favor of repealing the new Biden joint employer rule.

Watch now.

The Joint-Employer rule has caused confusion for franchise owners for years.

 This rule would have immediate and long-term negative effects on millions of workers and thousands of businesses at a time when the economy is already facing the highest inflation rates in four decades.

 Franchises in particular would be negatively impacted should the proposed rule go into effect.

 By moving forward with this misguided rule, the NLRB would hurt entrepreneurs who own their businesses in a franchise model.

 Thirty-two percent of small business owners say that they would not own a business without franchising.

 The NLRB should not move forward with this joint-employer rule because it will have a negative economic impact and is inconsistent with common law.

 The Board should maintain the 2020 rule, which brought clarity and certainty to the business community.

Background on Joint Employer Rule

 Addressing the Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status under the National Labor Relations Act:

Under the new standard, an entity may be considered a joint employer of a group of employees if each entity has an employment relationship with the employees and they share or codetermine one or more of the employees’ essential terms and conditions of employment, which are defined exclusively as:

(1) wages, benefits, and other compensation;

(2) hours of work and scheduling;

(3) the assignment of duties to be performed;

(4) the supervision of the performance of duties;

(5) work rules and directions governing the manner, means, and methods of the performance of duties and the grounds for discipline;

(6) the tenure of employment, including hiring and discharge; and

(7) working conditions related to the safety and health of employees.

Golden Hoosier Award nominations now open

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by Wendy McNamara

Do you know a Hoosier senior who devotes a lot of time to service in their community? Consider nominating them for a 2024 Golden Hoosier Award.

The Indiana Lieutenant Governor’s Office and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging established the program in 2008 to honor Hoosier seniors who go above and beyond to help others. It is the highest honor the state bestows on its seniors. Now in its 17th year, more than 200 Hoosiers have received the award.

To be eligible, nominees must be an Indiana resident, age 65 or older, and have volunteered in their community for the past three years.

Nominations are due by July 14 and applications are available here. For questions, email goldenhoosier@fssa.in.gov or call 317-232-8915. Awardees will be honored during a ceremony on Sept. 24 at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

Discover the Remarkable Life of E.A. Richardson

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You’re invited to embark on a fascinating journey into history with the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society with our upcoming event: “The Remarkable Life of E.A. Richardson.” Presented by former Willard Public Library archivist, Pat Sides. This captivating program promises to unveil the intriguing story of E.A. Richardson, Indiana’s first poet laureate.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Browning Gallery

E.A. Richardson was not only a poet but also a humorist and songwriter, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore his life and contributions to Indiana’s cultural heritage.

Mark your calendars and join us for an evening filled with discovery and appreciation for our local history. Bring your friends and family along to share in this enriching experience.

 

Hoosier History Highlights

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April 14 – April 20

This Week in Indiana History
Washington Park 1902  The Indianapolis Indians were organized as one of the original teams in the American Baseball League. They played in Washington Park, which was near what is now the entrance to the Indianapolis Zoo.

April 18, 1945  War Correspondent Ernie Pyle was killed by sniper fire near Okinawa. Born in Dana, Indiana, he attended Indiana University. During World War II, he wrote newspaper columns six days a week. Often on the front lines, he described the war through the lives of ordinary soldiers.

Pyle
Wright April 16, 1867  Wilbur Wright was born near Millville in Henry County.  He attended school in Richmond, Indiana, until his family moved to Dayton, Ohio. There he and his brother Orville became aviation pioneers.
April 20, 1824  Albert G. Porter was born in Lawrenceburg. He attended Hanover and Asbury Colleges and became an attorney. He served in the United States Congress and, in 1880, was elected Governor of Indiana. Later he was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison to serve as Minister to Italy. Albert G. Porter

Do you remember the late snow that occurred on April 20, 2021?

April 20, 2021

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion, IN.

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. What prominent Indiana Statehouse artwork was created by Eugene Savage?

2. Janet Scudder, born in Terre Haute, gained fame in what field of art?

3. Which artist created the murals for the George Rogers Clark Memorial in Vincennes?

4. How did Roachdale, Indiana get its name?

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1. Eugene Savage Painted the mural in the Indiana House of Representatives.

2. Janet Scudder was a sculptor.

3. Ezra Winter painted the murals at the George Rogers Clark Memorial.

4. Roachdale was named for Judge Roach, director of the Monon Railroad.

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This little Indiana Wren is busy building its nest.

EPA Publishes Annual US Greenhouse Gas Inventory

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WASHINGTON — Today, April 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its latest annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2022. Net U.S. greenhouse gas emissions were 5,489 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2022, a 1.3% increase in emissions from 2021. The increase is largely due to higher energy use in 2022, reflecting the continued rebound in economic activity following the height of the coronavirus pandemic. However, emissions have declined 17% overall since 2005, which reflects the combined impacts of several factors, including energy market trends, technological changes including energy efficiency improvements, and the carbon intensity of energy fuel choices.

“Through a rigorous development and review process, EPA annually refines and strengthens our greenhouse gas inventory, producing a comprehensive tally of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and sinks,” said Joseph Goffman, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation. “Reflecting input from hundreds of experts across the government, academia, industry, and consulting, the GHG Inventory report is a model for high-quality and transparent national GHG accounting.”

For this latest release, EPA has made several important improvements, including updates to estimates for oil and gas and incorporation of long-term research into methods for estimating emissions and sinks from forested land.

The GHG Inventory covers seven key greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, and nitrogen trifluoride. In addition to tracking U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, the Inventory also calculates carbon dioxide that is removed from the atmosphere through the uptake of carbon in forests and other vegetation.

This impartial, policy neutral report has been compiled annually since 1993 and submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and also the Paris Agreement. The report is prepared by EPA in collaboration with numerous experts from other federal agencies, state government authorities, research and academic institutions, and industry associations. National inventories for developed countries should be provided to the UNFCCC each year by April 15.

To engage the public and researchers across the country, EPA conducts an annual public review and comment process for this document. The document was made available on the EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions website and announced via Federal Register Notice for 30 days. Comments received after the closure of the public comment period are accepted and considered for the next edition of this annual report. Public review of this year’s report occurred from Feb. 15 to March 15, and comments received are posted to the docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0004. Responses to comments will be posted to EPA’s website within 2-4 weeks following publication of this report.

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