Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
Tarandal Dilworth                    Operating a Vehicle as a Habitual Traffic Violator-Class D Felony
Michael Eastwood                      Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury-Class C Felony
Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury-Class A Misdemeanor
Tamara Starks                              Theft-Class D Felony
(Habitual Offender Enhancement)
Elizabeth Key                           Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Class C Misdemeanor (Enhanced to D Felony Due to Prior Convictions)
Kaylan Sloan                               Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to D Felony Due to Prior Convictions)
Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to D Felony Due to Prior Convictions)
Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance-Class D Felony
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 considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
Victory Theatre is excited to announce that the celebrity guest host for The Price is Right Live! stage show on Saturday, October 26, will be Emmy Award winning television host Todd Newton. Newton is known to audiences for his work on E! Entertainment Television. For over a decade, Todd’s personable interviewing style and amiable personality connected viewers with Hollywood’s elite and provided an All Access Pass to star-studded red carpet events.
The Price Is Right Live! is the hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to “Come On Down” to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show. From Plinko to Cliffhangers to the Big Wheel, and even the fabulous Showcase, all the favorite games are played just like the TV show.
Playing to near sold out audiences for nearly nine years, The Price Is Right Live! has given away more than 10 million dollars in cash and prizes and sold more than 1.2 million tickets.
If you enjoy the rush of emotions experienced while watching the show on television, just imagine the possibilities if you were actually in the audience watching it live.
Tickets are on sale now at the Ford Center Ticket Office, Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745- 3000.* The show is presented in partnership with Kenny Kent Chevrolet.
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The University of Southern Indiana cut the ribbon last week on its new state-of-the-art $3.3 million Applied Engineering Center and students began using the start of the fall semester. The Applied Engineering Center, featuring equipment not found elsewhere in North America, is a learning factory for students in USI’s Engineering and Industrial Supervision programs as well as a valuable tool to help support the regional business community.
The 16,226-square foot facility, designed with input from USI’s Industrial Advisory Board, representing a cross section of major manufacturers in Southwest Indiana, incorporates key features such as a 9,000-square foot open high bay with a 10-ton bridge crane and wide utility trenches that allow for increased configuration flexibility.
“Through the Division of Outreach and Engagement, the Applied Engineering Center can be a resource as well as a catalyst for economic development in Southwest Indiana and the Tri-state region,†said Daniela Vidal, director of USI’s Center for Applied Research and Economic Development and former instructor/coordinator of advanced manufacturing and industrial supervision.
With more than $3 million in high-tech manufacturing and engineering equipment, the center has unique features setting it apart from other facilities in the United States and North America. Equipment totaling $2.6 million was funded through three federal grants, while an additional $400,000 came from University matching funds.
One of the center’s showpieces is the MPS Transfer Factory Manufacturing System built by German company Festo, a leading world-wide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. Located in the center’s automation lab, it features a complete assembly line that can be reconfigured in different layouts to meet a variety of manufacturing needs. “This is the only equipment of its kind outside of Germany,†said Vidal. “The other is located at Osnabruck Technical College, located in Evansville’s sister city in Germany.†Vidal learned about the concept during a visit to Germany in 2010 and worked with Festo to have the equipment custom built for the USI facility.
Other areas of the center include material processing and fabrication, machining, plastics technology, circuit fabrication lab, automation lab, and a precision measuring lab/CAD lab. Key features include the latest technology in additive manufacturing, Wire EDM, a 5-Axis Waterjet, a welding robot, and a coordinate measuring machine.
The Applied Engineering Center will be used to teach students everything from the basics of manufacturing and equipment integration to more advanced industrial engineering concepts and production control. “That’s what makes this facility so special,†said Vidal. “The capabilities are unique to the United States.â€
Added Vidal, “The new facility offers opportunity to partner with local industries that want to experiment with designing different production cells. “The goal is to use local industry to present problems that students can solve, but also use the building and its capabilities to offer training and certificate programs for employees of local companies.â€
USI has already hosted visits from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane (NSWC Crane), Berry Plastics Group, Kimball International and Flanders – a privately-owned manufacturer of motors, power systems, and automation solutions – to look at ways to collaborate.
In addition, the University has hosted a number of corporate site selectors and economic developers at the facility. “Technical talent is critical to Southwest Indiana’s large advanced manufacturing sector along with the rest of the nation,†said Greg Wathen, President & CEO, Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana. “USI’s Applied Engineering Center will provide the platform for students to learn how to work on real world projects by real employers and begin to minimize the skills gap.â€
In 2012, USI matched curriculum with capabilities through a comprehensive review and update conducted for its Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Supervision program. With the added capabilities now available through the Applied Engineering Center, it will be possible to significantly enhance the curriculum and open the door to new offerings in the future.
“We placed more emphasis on automated equipment, lean manufacturing business management strategy, and other modern manufacturing philosophies,†said Vidal. “According to an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) representative that reviewed our Engineering Program, there’s not another program in Indiana that teaches students in such a practical and hands-on way. It gives students an understanding of the challenges they’ll face, as well as contact with industrial partners that can later translate into employment.â€
Catch the latest edition of the “Indiana State Police Road Show†radio program every Monday morning at your convenience.
Download the program from the Network Indiana public website at www.networkindiana.com. Look for the state police logo on the main page and follow the download instructions. This 15 minute talk show concentrates on public safety and informational topics with state wide interest.
The radio program was titled “Signal-10†in the early sixties when it was first started by two troopers in northern Indiana. The name was later changed to the “Indiana State Police Road Show†and is the longest continuously aired state police public service program in Indiana.
Radio stations across Indiana and the nation are invited to download and air for FREE this public service program sponsored by the Indiana State Police Alliance and Cops for Kids, a subsidiary of the Indiana State Police Alliance.
This week’s show features Trooper Katie Salzman. Trooper Salzman discusses her role in the newly formed ISP Recruiting Section and what the recruiting section will be doing to attract qualified personnel to a career with the Indiana State Police.
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The University of Evansville is proud to announce a Baccalaureate to Doctor of Medicine (B/MD) program that will be offered to a select number of highly qualified Indiana high school students beginning in Fall 2014. The University of Evansville is the first private university in Indiana to establish a partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine. Students admitted into the University of Evansville B/MD program are guaranteed provisional admission into IU School of Medicine-Evansville. Students enrolled in the University of Evansville B/MD program will enjoy close interaction with faculty, small class sizes, and extensive hands-on lab experience in state-of-the-art facilities.
 After hearing three days of testimony, a jury found Huburt Mayhugh III (12/04/1980) guilty of Murder, Armed Robbery – B Felony, Burglary – B Felony and Theft – D Felony.
Judge David Kiely will sentence Mayhugh on October 23 at 10:00 A.M. Mayhugh is facing 45-65 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections.
Mayhugh was found guilty of murdering Keith Vaughn in March of 2012. Also charged with murder in the case are Vaughn’s wife Megan Mecum and Mayhugh’s cousin, James Levi Mayhugh. Both Mecum and James Mayhugh’s trials are slated to begin before the end of the year.
“In a case where three suspects are charged with Murder, it can be difficult for a jury to understand that more than one person is responsible for a loss of life,†said Chief Trial Deputy Michael J. Perry. “The jury in this case did a great job of paying attention to the evidence and I believe ultimately made the correct decision; Hubert Mayhugh killed Keith Vaughn. I want to thank Deputy Prosecutor Ryan Hatfield, Evansville Police Detective Stacy Spalding, all of the law enforcement personnel who assisted in the investigation of the case and the Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury for their service.â€
For further information on the case listed above, or any pending case, please contact Kyle Phernetton, Director of Public Relations at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at kphernetton@vanderburghgov.org.
Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
After weeks of wrangling over the details of a downtown hotel and after long, careful study of the most recent deal, the Citizens Against a Taxpayer Hotel are finally prepared to declare our general support.
Statements from Stephanie Brinkerhoff-Riley and John Friend as well as our independent study of the deal have indicated that the County Innkeeper’s Tax funds will only be going toward infrastructure and improvements to The Centre, not the hotel. This has removed one of our fundamental objections to this deal – the idea that hoteliers would be directly funding their competitors.
Furthermore, the reduction of the public costs to a maximum of $20 million, of which only $7.5 million will be for the hotel, is a vast improvement over the initial deal we were asked to support.
Although we will always prefer 100% private investment in private businesses, we understand the need for a convention hotel to support The Centre and feel that the current deal may be the only politically feasible deal on the horizon.
We would like to thank the six Council Members whose questions were instrumental in getting this deal reduced. We’d also like to thank the citizens who wrote letters, emails, made calls, and gave speeches against the initial deal. It is because of their pressure this deal was improved. Finally we’d like to thank the Mayor who ultimately found a compromise the people of Evansville could be proud of.
It is our hope that in the future our leaders will always champion proper vetting procedures and put the taxpayers first. We reject the notion that vetting businesses asking for public money makes us a “laughing stockâ€. On the contrary, this is the very definition of responsible government. We wish to welcome HCW to the Evansville business family!
Sincerely,
Brad Linzy
https://www.facebook.com/EvansvilleSaysNo
Citizens of Evansville Against a Taxpayer Funded Hotel
Last week, I talked about the rising cost of education, and the value and investment students make when they choose to further their academic career. Educated and skilled workers are a valuable resource to any workforce and are being sought aggressively by employers There are many factors to weigh when it comes to postsecondary education, but additional training and degree attainment are great avenues for students and graduates to differentiate themselves in the marketplace.
Here in southern Indiana, more job opportunities are becoming available as employers are hiring and expanding their businesses. Some of our major employers – Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Deaconess Health System and Berry Plastics Corporation – have positions available. Outside of these companies, there are positions available in other industries like transportation/logistics, manufacturing and health care. All of these companies are seeking individuals with advanced skills, education, and necessary training to fill their workforce.
In our community’s health care field, registered nurses are in high demand and have a high earning potential. There are currently 61,052 registered nurses in the state of Indiana, and more are needed. As many people know, nurses administer care to ill or injured patients, but they may also advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
Positions such as home health aides and personal home care aides are just some of the career paths that are expected to grow through 2018. One of the most sought after positions in our area is an automotive service technician or mechanic. There were over 300 job postings for this position from 2011 to 2012. Certifications for these positions are available through Ivy Tech.
The lifetime benefit of a postsecondary degree is significant. Over a lifetime, a full-time, full-year worker with a bachelor’s degree can expect to earn 84 percent more than someone who has only a high school diploma or GED. If you invest in your education through an associate’s degree, you will also earn more over a lifetime. These investments will help create a better life for not only you, but your family as well.
Indiana is currently addressing the opportunity gap in which companies are seeking educated employees. It is important to take the next step in one’s academic career even if it has been a few years since graduation. Our region has a lot to offer as there are careers available with high earning potential that are going unfilled. Getting a college education isn’t easy, but it can go a long way towards having a more successful career with more opportunities in the future.
Evansville Police were called to the area of Covert and Henning at 1:35 Thursday morning for a report of shots fired.
According to the 911 caller, two black males on a scooter fired multiple shots at a black male on a bicycle.
Officers located the intended victim in the front yard of 1409 Henning. He was not injured during the incident.
The victim refused to cooperate with police. The suspects were not located. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact EPD at 436-7979.
Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
