Because of the amount of snow still on the ground, the continual drifting and the extremely low temperatures forecasted, the EVSC has decided to cancel classes once again for tomorrow, Feb. 19. Thanks, Sara
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 Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Erika Fields                 Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator-Level 6 Felony
William Harris            Dealing in Marijuana-Level 6 Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Level 6 Felony
Possession of a Synthetic Drug or Synthetic Drug Lookalike Substance-
Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of a Controlled Substance-Class A Misdemeanor
Kwantrel Mockobee       Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Pregnant Woman-Level 5 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor
Samantha Murphy       Domestic Battery-Level 6 Felony
Rex Abell IIIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Level 6 Felony
Dealing in Marijuana-Level 6 Felony
Possession of a Narcotic Drug-Level 6 Felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance-Class A Misdemeanor
Obie Davis Jr                Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator-Level 6 Felony
Melissa Finnerty        Domestic Battery-Level 6 Felony
Jeremy Greenlee        Domestic Battery-Level 6 Felony
Shauntel Jordon            Dealing in Marijuana-Level 5 Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Level 6 Felony
Possession of a Synthetic Drug or Synthetic Drug Lookalike Substance-
Class A Misdemeanor
For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Kyle Phernetton at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at kphernetton@vanderburghgov.org
Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law
Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records
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Medical malpractice bill killed in Senate
Dave Stafford for www.theindianlawyer.com
A proposal to allow clear medical malpractice claims to go directly to court rather than through medical review panels was defeated Monday in the Indiana Senate.
Senators voted 27-22 against Senate Bill 55, which would have allowed malpractice claims to be filed directly to court in two situations: when the wrong body part has been removed, or when the claim is based on the existence of a foreign object in the patient’s body.
Under current state law, any claim for damages in excess of $15,000 must go before a medical review panel consisting of three medical professionals. Panels render opinions on proposed claims before they may be heard in court. An attorney also is appointed to chair these panels but doesn’t vote.
Previously, senators stripped the bill of a provision that would have raised the $15,000 limit, which has not been increased since 1985. Bill sponsor Sen. Brent Steele, R-Bedford, proposed raising the threshold to $187,500, but the Judiciary Committee he chairs sent the bill to the floor with the limit increased to just $50,000. The increase was stripped out entirely on the Senate floor, where the provisions concerning foreign objects and removal of wrong body parts were added.
SB 55 is one of two medical malpractice bills introduced in the General Assembly this session.
Rep. Jerry Torr, R-Carmel, authored House Bill 1043 that would increase the medical malpractice award cap from the current level of $1.25 million to $1.65 million. The bill also would raise insurers’ liability to $300,000 from the current limit of $250,000.
HB 1043 on Monday passed the House Judiciary Committee on a 9-2 vote.
I am Second Teams with Local Non-Profits to Bring Hope to the Tri-State with I am Second Live
Event’s importance reinforced by recent reports showing Indiana among highest rated in the U.S. for teen suicides
 A new report from the Indiana Youth Institute has shown Indiana has the highest rate in the country of teens who have considered suicide and the second highest rate of those who attempted it. Seeking to give the residents of the Tri-State area hope in life, I am Second is hosting I am Second Live on Feb. 26 to raise funds for local non-profits helping those in need.
“Even before we heard these newest study results, we knew that people in the Tri-State were hurting,” said Marie Harris, I am Second’s local coordinator in Evansville. “I am Second is all about hope, and we believe strategic partnerships with other local non-profits can reverse recent disheartening statistics like these. I am Second Live is an opportunity to celebrate what has been done and what can be done in the future in our community through sharing a message of hope and serving our residents.”
I am Second is a movement centered on storytelling through powerful short films with a significant message. Its website, iamsecond.com, features more than 100 films of athletes, actors, models, musicians, politicians and everyday people who have stepped in front of the camera and declared, “I am Second.”
Organizers of I am Second Live will donate the first $20,000 raised during the event to Community One and the Evansville YMCA. Additional proceeds from the event will benefit future I am Second Evansville films and activities.
Hosted by New York Times No. 1 bestselling author Eric Metaxas, I am Second Live will feature American Idol alum Danny Gokey, who will perform and speak about his personal experience with city transformation in Nashville through his non-profit, Sophia’s Heart, as it relates to the impact I am Second is having on Evansville; local musicians Gina Moore and After Hours; and individuals who have shared their personal stories through films on iamsecond.com, including television personality Randy Moore and hip-hop artist Sean Little.
Additionally, Lindsay Schroer, wife of Evansville Police Detective Nathan Schroer who lost a nine-year battle with leukemia in November 2013 shortly after filming his story with I am Second, will also attend.
I am Second Live will be held Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the historic Victory Theatre. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.victorytheatre.com/events/view/1328 or at the Ford Center Ticket Office by calling (812) 422-1515.
“We have heard numerous stories of how I am Second is making a difference in the lives of those in our community,” Harris said. “Through I am Second Live, we hope to garner support to grow that impact with the help of local organizations who are also working to make the Tri-State a better place.”
A recent survey of men and women across 19 counties in the Tri-State completed by KES Research Group validates the positive impact of I am Second on the community: 72 percent said they had a positive life change including improved life management abilities, relationships, work/school efforts and health choices because of I am Second while 73 percent have experienced spiritual life changes.
I am Second was created in 2008 and first launched in Dallas, Texas. After an overwhelming response, I am Second expanded its grassroots efforts to additional markets.Evansville became the third official launch city in January 2011 with the release of the iamsecond.com short film featuring Moore. Since this time, I am Second Evansville has continued to grow in influence and size, releasing additional films highlighting local individuals. For additional information, visit http://www.iamsecond.com.
Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will have Executive Session Meeting
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Center at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of collective bargaining, (2)(A).
Holly’s House’s Elfreich Awarded 2015 Journey Fellowship
Molly Elfreich, Holly’s House Forensic Interviewer, awarded the 2015 Journey Fellowship for New Professionals.  She will be joining twenty-four other youth development professionals from across Indiana who are participating in a year-long professional development experience.Â
(Evansville, Ind.) In response to a growing need to grow the pool of talented professionals in the field of youth work, this Journey Fellowship was created in 2010 and is funded by the Lilly Endowment Inc. Participants in the program are nominated by past Journey Fellows and participate in a competitive application process.
The New Professionals Journey Fellows will embark on an expedition to develop themselves and their careers in youth development. This unique opportunity is meant to support emerging leaders in their quest to get grounded, get connected and get going; making their mark in the field and making a difference in the lives of young people throughout Indiana.
“This Fellowship is about keeping these young youth workers in the field of youth development and helping them become the new leaders in the field to improve services and programs for young people.â€Â says Tom Plake, Journey Leader.
Each of the twenty-five participants in the Journey Fellowship for New Professionals will attend a series of residential retreats designed to create new ways of thinking about and practicing youth work within existing systems and youth programs. Fellowship participants will be awarded career advancement scholarships, and be supported to make a difference within their local organizations or communities.
Sidney Hardgrave, Holly’s House Executive Director, said, “Holly’s House is proud of Molly and her hard work as we strive to provide services to some of our most vulnerable citizens. Molly’s dedication has enabled Holly’s House to collaborate with law enforcement officers and local prosecutors by making sure even the smallest voice is heard. She is very deserving of this recognition.â€Â  Holly’s House, established in 2008, is a child and adult victim advocacy center serving nine counties in Southwest Indiana.
The Journey is home to a variety of programs that seek to support the renewal and professionalization of youth workers in Indiana and around the country. To learn more, visit www.thejourneyonline.org
Holly’s House is a non-residential victims advocacy center providing services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in southwest Indiana. The mission of the organization is to empower victims of intimate crime and abuse by providing support, promoting justice and preventing violence. For more information, please visit www.hollyshouse.org.
Indiana State Police Investigate Three Vehicle Crash Involving Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputy, Two Drivers Injured
At approximately 11:30 this morning, Indiana State Police responded  to a three vehicle crash involving a Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputy on SR 64 at C.R. 400 West.
Preliminary investigation revealed Gibson County Sheriff’s
Investigating Officer: Trooper Matt Jacobs, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Princeton Police, Gibson County Sheriff’s Department, Princeton Fire, Gibson County EMS and Wabash Co. EMS
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