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#26 ORAL ROBERTS HOLDS OFF EVANSVILLE, 12-10, IN BASEBALL OPENER

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TULSA, Okla. – A six-run sixth inning rally by the #26 Oral Roberts baseball team was too much to overcome Friday for the University of Evansville, as the Golden Eagles held off the Purple Aces, 12-10, at J.L. Johnson Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma

“One bad inning today hurt us,” said UE head coach Wes Carroll.  “We couldn’t overcome that six-run sixth inning, and we have to learn from it.  But, our offense never gave up and gave us a chance.

“That’s a very quality ballclub over there in Oral Roberts, but we knew that coming in.  It’s going to be a dog fight tomorrow, and I am looking forward to seeing Nick Smith on the mound for us.”

Evansville jumped out of the gates early, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning thanks to a two-run triple by junior second baseman Cal McGinnis and an RBI single by graduate catcher Brendan Hord.

The Golden Eagles would respond with a run of its own in the second inning, and three more in the third inning to take a 4-3 lead, before UE would tie the game at 4-4 in the fourth on an RBI single by junior center-fielder Ty Rumsey.  McGinnis then gave UE a 6-4 lead in the fifth inning on a titanic two-run home run to right field.  McGinnis, a transfer from Bradley, started his Evansville career with three-straight hits, and stood just a double shy of the cycle by the mid-point of the game.

Senior shortstop Simon Scherry would follow with an RBI single three batters later to score junior designated hitter Evan Waggoner and give UE a 7-4 lead through five innings.    But, Oral Roberts would scratch across a run of its own in the bottom of the fifth, and then took advantage of four Evansville walks and an error to plate six runs in the sixth inning to grab an 11-7 lead.

Evansville would not go quietly, though.  Scherry knocked a two-run double to the left-center field gap with the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning to trim the lead to 11-9.  UE would then tack on another run in the frame on a run-scoring wild pitch, but ORU reliever Caleb Isaacs got UE outfielder Mark Shallenberger to line out to center field to secure an 11-10 lead.

Evansville brought the potential tying run to the plate in both the eighth and ninth innings, but ORU reliever Dalton Patten recorded the final six outs for a two-inning save, striking out four.

Scherry led all players by going 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI, while McGinnis went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI.  Overall, Evansville out-hit Oral Roberts, 14-10.

The season-opening three-game series will continue on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.  UE will send senior RHP Nick Smith (5-3, 4.63 ERA) to the mound trying to tie the series at one game apiece.

Vincennes University groundbreaking ceremony for Center for Health Sciences and Active Learning

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WHAT:

Vincennes University leaders will host a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new 72,000-square-foot Center for Health Sciences and Active Learning. The $33.9 million two-story center will be built on the site of the former Harrison Hall on Indianapolis Ave. The center promises a state-of-the-art facility with the newest technology where students can cultivate their skills and knowledge amidst dynamic learning environments. The groundbreaking is open to the public.

 

WHO:

Speakers include:

VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson

VU Board of Trustees Chair Mike Sievers

Good Samaritan Hospital CEO Rob McLin

VU Director of Architectural Services and Facilities Andrew Young

 

WHEN: 12:30 – 12:55 p.m. ET, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

 

WHERE:

Site of future Center for Health Sciences and Active Learning

Vincennes University

Vincennes Campus

On Indianapolis Ave. between Chestnut and 2nd streets

Vincennes, Indiana 47591

Parking is available on the east side of Beless Gymnasium, 116 Indianapolis Ave.

 

CENTER DETAILS:

  • Two-story 72,000+ square foot building
  • A new home for:
  • Nursing Programs
  • Health Information Management
  • Surgical Technology
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Program
  • Pharmacy Technology
  • Funeral Service Education
  • Center for Active Learning
  • State-of-the-art classrooms and labs for health science and active learning that are infused with the newest technology.
  • New simulation labs will simulate real-world healthcare scenarios for a realistic educational experience.
  • Breakout learning and lounge spaces are included to promote student and faculty interaction.

List of spaces

  • Classrooms (8)
  • Simulation Labs (3)
  • Multidisciplinary Health Labs and Classrooms (4)
  • Surgical Technology Lab and Classroom
  • Funeral Services Lab and Classroom
  • Physical Therapy Lab and Classroom
  • Pharmacy Tech Lab and Classroom
  • Active Learning Labs (2)
  • Administration Offices
  • Faculty and Staff Offices
  • Student Study Areas
  • Lounge Areas
  • Elevated Outdoor Seating Areas

Death List Report

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Weekly Death Report Jan 15 to Jan 21 2024

Otters announce 2024 game times

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters moved one step closer to the 2024 Frontier League season on Friday with the announcement of home game times for the upcoming summer.

Sticking with traditional format, the Otters will continue to play every home game Tuesday-Saturday at a family-friendly 6:35 p.m. On Sundays, games will be played at 12:35 p.m. in May and August and 5:05 p.m. on Sundays in June and July.

The three exceptions this year include a pair of Education Day exhibition game days on Wednesday, May 1 and Monday, May 6 and a Summer Camp Day on Wednesday, June 5.

Stay tuned for exciting news about this season’s promotions in the coming weeks.

The 2024 season is right around the corner. For information on season or group tickets, call 812-435-8686. Single-game tickets will go on sale in the Spring.

Men’s basketball opens 2-game swing through Illinois

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Aces face Illinois State on Sunday afternoon

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A 2-game road swing through Illinois begins on Sunday for the University of Evansville men’s basketball team with a contest at Illinois State.  Tip is set for 2 p.m. CT with ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network on the call.

Turning the Corner

– Being a freshman in the MVC is always a tall task but overcoming that challenge can pay off in the long run

– Between Jan. 27 and Feb. 7, Chuck Bailey III averaged 4.5 points per game and reached double figures in three of 11 games beginning on Jan. 3 while shooting 34.6% from the field (27/78)

– Over the last two games, Bailey has turned the corner, averaging 10.5 PPG while shooting 53.3% (8-of-15)

Still Going Strong

– Leading the Purple Aces with 15 points at Murray State, Tanner Cuff continued his recent success

– Cuff has 9+ points in 5 of the last 7 games while averaging 10.6 PPG (74 points) over that span

– In the home win over UIC, he recorded a career-high 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting

– Over the last 9 games, Cuff has 17 assists

 Back in the Groove

– An 18-point effort in the home game versus Drake for Ben Humrichous was his top scoring game since totaling 18 on Dec. 2 against UNI; he was 6-of-7 from the field

– Humrichous is returning to form with 15.3 PPG over the last three games

– His 3-point play in the final minute sealed the win over Bradley on Feb. 7

– He led the team with 14 points and picked up 3 assists and 3 steals in 27:46 (his highest minute total since Dec. 18)

 Scouting the Opponent

– Illinois State ended a 3-game skid on Tuesday with an impressive 80-67 road win at Indiana State

– With the victory, the Redbirds improved to 12-14 on the season and 6-9 in the MVC

– Darius Burford holds the team lead with 13.2 points per game

– Burford was the top scorers in the first meeting against UE, tallying 18 points on a 7-for-16 shooting day

– Myles Foster is averaging 11.7 points and a team-best 7.5 rebounds per contest

– ISU has won the last six home games against UE and is 26-5 versus the Aces inside Redbird Arena; the last win road win for UE was a 66-55 win on Jan. 15, 2016

Vanderburgh County Health Department Receives Performance Award

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The Vanderburgh County Health Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2024-2025 performance award from the Safety PIN grant. This grant, established in 2018 to support local home visitation, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the wellbeing of our community.

In 2022, the Indiana Department of Health initiated a grant cycle that allocated $1,400,000 to the Pre to 3 program, which aims to enhance maternal and child outcomes, foster positive parent-child interaction, create a healthy environment for early childhood development, and empower families towards self-sufficiency. This award recognizes the Health Department’s success in these areas and provides additional funding to further its mission of improving health outcomes for vulnerable families and infants who may otherwise face adverse health challenges, including potential loss of life.

We are grateful for the opportunity to review the Pre to 3 program at the Vanderburgh County Commissioners meeting on February 20th at 3pm. The Commissioners play a pivotal role in supporting this vital work, enabling program expansion within Evansville and the unincorporated county. For instance, a key problem the Health Department is working to address is the gap in the 5-year black infant mortality rate in Vanderburgh County.  Infant mortality for black children stands at 19.1 per 1,000 live births, compared to the white infant mortality rate of 5.0 per 1,000 live births. With the backing of Safety PIN funding and the community, we will implement programs to enhance access to crucial services and improve the outcome for black infants.

At the core of these initiatives are the dedicated members of the Pre to 3 team. They offer a wide range of services aimed at ensuring healthy pregnancies and fostering thriving families. Through a hands-on, evidence-based curriculum, our staff delivers consistent, long-term support to families through home visits. These visits are designed to assist families in overcoming various challenges related to the social determinants of health and adversity. By meeting families in their own homes and providing non-judgmental, strength-based support, the Pre to 3 program offers a collaborative approach that effectively addresses early learning gaps in the targeted area. This approach empowers new parents to build confidence and acquire the necessary skills to fulfill their crucial role as their child’s first nurturer, teacher, and health advocate.

The Health Department, in cooperation with the Vanderburgh County Commissioners Cheryl Musgrave, Justin Elpers, and Mike Goebel, look forward to continuing this important work and are committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our commun

USI Softball opens 2024 with pair of losses

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala.—University of Southern Indiana Softball suffered a pair of setbacks to open the 2024 season Friday at the Easton Bama Bash. The Screaming Eagles fell to the University of Virginia, 5-2, in the opener, before falling, 5-0, to the University of St. Thomas in the second game.

USI (0-2) rallied from a 2-0 deficit to tie the Cavaliers in the opener. Senior first baseman Lexi Fair (Greenwood, Indiana) had an RBI-single in the bottom of the third inning to cut Virginia’s lead in half, while junior outfielder Kennedy Nalley (Huntingburg, Indiana) scored the tying run in the fourth frame on a throwing error following a single by senior centerfielder Mackenzie Bedrick (Brownsburg, Indiana).

Virginia (4-2), which took the lead on a two-run home run in the top of the third, struck again in the sixth with its second two-run blast to take a 4-2 advantage. The Cavaliers tacked on another run in the seventh and held the Eagles to just one hit in the final three innings to secure the victory.

Offensively, the Eagles had five hits but stranded seven runners on base, including three in the third inning. Junior pitcher Josie Newman(Indianapolis, Indiana) was charged with the loss after giving up five runs, four earned, off eight hits. She finished with a pair of strikeouts in the complete-game effort.

Early defensive miscues hampered the Eagles in their second game as St. Thomas took advantage of an error to score its first run in the top of the first inning.

The Tommies (1-5) tagged USI for four runs off four hits in the second inning to build a 5-0 advantage. USI threatened in the bottom of the second, loading the bases, but could not push a run across the plate. Like the first contest, USI left seven runners on base.

Junior pitcher Whitley Hunter (Nashville, Tennessee) was charged with the loss after giving up five runs, four earned, off four hits in 1 2/3 innings of work. Sophomore pitcher Raegan Gibson (Louisville, Kentucky) scattered four hits throughout 5 1/3 innings to keep the Tommies off the board throughout the remainder of the contest.

USI faces the same two teams on the second day fo the Bama Bash Saturday. The Eagles square off with Virginia at 4 p.m., while USI and St. Thomas are set for a 6:30 p.m. start time. The Eagles finish the weekend Sunday at when the take on No. 11 University of Alabama.

 EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Warrant Service/Felony Arrests

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 On today’s date, February 16th, EPD SWAT was busy assisting the EPD Street Crimes Unit, Evansville-Vanderburgh Joint Drug Task Force, and DEA. EPD SWAT was called to assist with two different warrant services. Ultimately, three people were arrested during the warrant services and all three were taken into custody without incident. 

Members of the Evansville-Vanderburgh Joint Drug Task Force with the help of the local DEA Task Force arrested 46-year-old Franoties L. Starks for two counts of Dealing Methamphetamine. Starks was found to be in possession of approximately 12 ounces of meth. 47-year-old Antonio W. Morris was also arrested for Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession of Firearm by Serious Violent Felon and Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Case #24-02927). Detectives recovered meth, digital scales, a firearm, and a large amount of currency from the Search Warrant. EPD SWAT assisted in the execution of the Search Warrant due to the nature of the investigation and the criminal history of those involved. 

During a separate warrant service, 18-year-old Michael A. Wright was arrested for Battery, Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon, and Dealing Marijuana. During the search, a firearm was recovered (Case #24-02404). During a separate investigation, Detectives learned that a victim had been assaulted by Wright on February 4th in the 2100 block of W. Franklin St. Wright had approached the victim in the street and forcefully struck him from behind. Wright then pulled out a handgun from his waistband and brandished the weapon. Due to the nature of the crime, Evansville SWAT also assisted with the execution of the search warrant. 

All three offenders have been transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center 

Theft/Fraud Investigation Update

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 In November 2023, an Evansville Police Officer was following up with a theft investigation that had been reported to the Evansville Police Department. A check that had been sent to a University of Evansville student had been altered and cashed at a local bank, but not by the student. The officer followed up with the bank and through his investigation, he developed a suspect. 

The officer contacted the suspect, Zachariah Brock. Brock told the officer that he worked for the University of Evansville and had stolen some mail from students. The officer notified staff at the university. Brock was immediately placed on Administrative Leave and has since been terminated. UE staff members cleaned out Brock’s office. They located a bag containing over 40 pairs of women’s undergarments and over 100 pieces of mail that did not belong to Brock. They contacted the officer and told him about what they had found. 

The officer contacted Brock and asked if he would come to EPD Headquarters and speak with him about the investigation. On January 3rd, Brock voluntarily arrived at EPD Headquarters and met with the officer and a detective. During the interview, Brock told the law enforcement officials that he had entered dorm rooms and had stolen pieces of mail along with women’s undergarments on multiple occasions. He admitted that sometimes he did have a legit work order to enter the dorms, while other times, he did not have a work order and entered without permission. 

In January 2024, Brock was charged with Burglary and Theft relating to one incident. The investigation continued and the officer tracked down other victims. The officer was able to identify 25 mail items that Brock had stolen that contained something of monetary value. These items included cash, checks, and gift cards. The officer discovered that there were 9 checks that totaled $1,006.75 that Brock had deposited into his bank accounts. Brock had also altered 4 of those checks to increase the amount that the check was originally written for. 

More charges were filed and on February 15th, a Felony Warrant was issued for Brock. Brock was taken into custody for his outstanding warrant on February 16th and transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center. His new charges include 2 Counts of Theft, 2 Counts of Fraud, and 4 Counts of Forgery. 

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