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 Reitz Home Museum
We hope 2024 is off to a safe and healthy start for you. The new year already promises meaningful change for the Reitz Home Museum. As of January 25, the position of Executive Director is vacant. The Trustees have formed a Search Committee to identify the most qualified and appropriate candidate to continue the mission of preserving the legacy of our beloved Reitz Home.
In the interim, the existing staff is still operating the Museum.
Also, in recent days, many vacant board positions have been filled with the community volunteers who share in vision of the Reitz Home. The Trustees are committed to restoring abandoned fundraising events, improving the financial position of the museum, and increasing the visibility of the Reitz Home throughout the Greater Evansville Region.
The Trustees are each stepping up to become even more active in the organization and are dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition in the coming weeks and months.
Assistant Chief Smith Promoted to Chief of Police
Yesterday, Evansville Mayor Terry appointed Assistant Chief Philip Smith to current Chief of
Police. During Mayor Terry’s press conference, she stated “these are incredibly important
appointments; public safety is a top priority, providing a safe and secure environment, so ensuring that
we have the right people to lead those areas has been my focus and the focus of my dedicated transition
team who worked alongside me in this process.†With the promotion to Chief for Chief Smith, Chief
Bolin signed his resignation letter after serving 26 years for the Evansville Police Department with 12 of
those being Chief; he retires as the longest consecutive serving Chief in EPD history. For the past three
years, Chief Smith was Assistant Chief under Chief Bolin and was able to shadow his work during those
years while also gaining a great mentor and friend.
A statement made by Chief Bolin describes his confidence in Chief Smith’s promotion;
“Growing up on the southeast side of Evansville, I never dreamed I would someday be the Chief of
Police. Had I done it for one day, it would have been the honor of a lifetime, and to do it for over twelve
years has been the ride of a lifetime. I will be running out my accrued time off and retiring from the
Evansville Police Department at the end of March. As this chapter ends, I’m not sure what lies ahead,
but I’m optimistic about my future. By now, most of you should know that I embrace my dorky side, so I
share this specific photo of Mr. Miyagi as this was how he looked at Daniel at the end of The Karate
Kid. This is how I feel about Chief Philip Smith today. An overwhelming since of pride best sums me up
right now. The number one rule for any leader should be finding, developing, and mentoring their
replacement. I have said for years that I hope Phil replaces me as Chief and today is that day. I will be a
phone call away when/if he ever has a question and he will remain one of my closest friends. I wish him
nothing but the best and he has my full support.
â€Evansville Police Department
15 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville, Indiana 47708
TX: 812-436-7896 – TDD: 812-436-7975 – FAX: 812-435-6175
EMAIL: info@evansvillepolice.com
With the transition already in effect, we want to take the time to thank Chief Bolin for the past
twelve years. During those twelve years Chief Bolin was instrumental in building and maintaining
relationships within the community, created numerous non-profit organizations to benefit children and
those with illnesses in our area, Cops Connecting with Kids and 911 Gives Hope, and was overall a
trailblazer locally and nationally on community policing. Chief Bolin was Chief during some of the most
difficult times in a policeman’s career and always prided himself on doing the right thing and
progressing forward. With Chief Smith following in his footsteps, we anticipate forward progression and
a great outlook, not only for the Evansville Police Department but for the citizens of Evansville.
Chief Billy Bolin pinning Chief Philip Smith with his Chief badge, badge #100.
USI Athletic Communications USI Women’s Soccer gearing up for spring schedule
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer has announced its 2024 spring schedule, featuring six exhibitions during the spring season in preparation for the 2024 championship season in the fall.
The spring schedule kicks off February 24 with a road trip to Belmont University and concludes April 18 with a visit to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.
The spring slate includes a home date at Strassweg Field on March 16, as USI will host multiple scrimmages against Bellarmine University and Murray State University that day. Bellarmine and Murray State will also face each other on the same day.
In early April, the Screaming Eagles will travel to the University of Illinois, out of the Big Ten Conference, April 7 before going to Indiana State University on April 13.
“We are extremely excited for the 2024 Spring schedule,” USI Head Coach Eric Schoenstein said. “The plan was to schedule the toughest spring season in program history, and we feel like we have done that. As we continue to transition from Division II to Division I, we are using the spring to develop our current roster and get better each day. All six spring opponents are successful and talented programs, so each game will be a great test. We are eager to have the opportunity to play a Big Ten opponent at the University of Illinois, which will be a good measure to see where we are as we head into year three of D-I.”
The entire spring schedule is as follows (all times listed are Central):
-Saturday, February 24, 2 p.m. at Belmont University
-Saturday, March 16, 12 p.m. vs. Bellarmine University
-Saturday, March 16, 1:30 p.m. Bellarmine University vs. Murray State University
-Saturday, March 16, 3 p.m. vs. Murray State University
-Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m. at University of Illinois
-Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m. at Indiana State University
-Thursday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. at Southern Illinois University
USI Women’s Soccer heads into its third NCAA Division I season in 2024, coming off a top-four finish and a quarterfinal appearance in the 2023 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. The 2024 fall championship schedule will be released at a later date.
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USI starts February on the road Screaming Eagles visit TTU, TSU this week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball begins February on the road for a pair of Ohio Valley Conference games, visiting Tennessee Tech University Thursday and Tennessee State University Saturday. Tipoff at TTU in Cookeville, Tennessee, is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, while the start time at TSU in Nashville is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Fans can track your Eagles all season by visiting the schedule on USIScreamingEagles.com for links to follow all of the action on the ESPN+, ESPN 97.7FM (http://listentotheref.com), and 95.7FM The Spin (http://957thespin.com/).
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USI (5-16, 2-6 OVC) hopes to get back on track on the road and break its five-game losing streak. The Screaming Eagles lost its only game last week, falling to Western Illinois University, 73-68, in the final game of the three-game homestand. Junior guard Jeremiah Hernandez (Chicago, Illinois) led the way for USI with 26 points in the loss.
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Hernandez leads the team through 21 games with 16.7 points per game, which ranks sixth overall in the OVC. Junior guard/forward AJ Smith (Edwardsville, Illinois) follows with 12.7 points and a team-best 9.1 rebounds per outing, while posting a team-high eight double-doubles.
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USI has 10 games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season, nine in February and one in March. The Eagles, currently tied for eighth in the OVC, are on the road for six of the 10 remaining games as they fight for a spot in the league’s post-season tournament at the Ford Center March 6-9.
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TTU (7-14, 2-6 OVC) has lost its last three games after losing a pair last week. The Golden Eagles lost at Eastern Illinois University, 68-59, January 25 and at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 74-57, January 27.
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TTU took the first meeting between the two programs this season, 73-59, in Screaming Eagles Arena. USI was led by Hernandez, who had 18 points, while sophomore guard Jack Campion (Milton, Wisconsin) and Smith rounded out the double-digit scorers with 12 points and 10 points, respectively. The Golden Eagles lead the all-time series, 3-0, after posting a sweep of the Screaming Eagles last year.
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TSU (12-9, 5-3 OVC) is the hottest team in the league, winning its last four games. The Tigers extended their winning streak to four games with a 58-57 win at Western Illinois January 20 and a 64-60 win at Eastern Illinois January 27.
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USI won the first meeting of the season with TSU, 69-67, at Screaming Eagles Arena. Hernandez led the Screaming Eagles to the January 4 victory with 20 points, while Smith recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Â
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The Screaming Eagles lead the all-time series with the Tigers, 2-1, with the win in January and a split last year. USI won the 2022-23 season-finale at TSU last year, 93-81.
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Tickets for the road trip are on sale and can be purchased by visiting the USI Ticket Office on-line. For more information, call the USI Ticket Office at 812-465-1189.
THUNDERBOLTS HOST ICE BEARS FOR COLLEGE NIGHT, WIZARDS NIGHT THIS WEEKEND
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Evansville, In.:  After splitting this past weekend’s games against the Birmingham Bulls, the Thunderbolts will make a quick trip to Quad City for a Thursday morning game against Storm, before returning home to face the Knoxville Ice Bears at Ford Center for College Night this Friday and Wizards Night this Saturday.
Week In Review:
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The Thunderbolts pulled off an impressive comeback against the top-ranked Birmingham Bulls on Friday night at Ford Center, coming back from 5-3 down late in regulation to force overtime and defeat the Bulls 6-5. Scott Kirton scored Evansville’s first three goals of the night, all of which trimmed two-goal deficits back to one, before Bruno Kreisz and Matthew Hobbs scored the final two goals of regulation to force overtime, where Myles Abbate scored to win it for Evansville. Abbate scored once again on Saturday night in Birmingham, but the early 1-0 lead could not be extended as the Bulls came back to defeat Evansville 2-1.  Cole Ceci picked up the win in goal on Friday by stopping 27 of 32 shots, while Ty Taylor put up a strong performance in goal on Saturday despite the loss, only allowing two goals on 29 shots.
The Week Ahead:
The Thunderbolts will hit the road just before the weekend for a Thursday morning game in Quad City against the Storm, puck drop at 10:00am CT. Fans can watch Thursday’s game on FloHockey with a paid subscription or can listen in for free on the Thunderbolts Mixlr Channel. On Friday and Saturday night at Ford Center, the Thunderbolts will host the Knoxville Ice Bears, opening faceoff for both games set for 7:00pm CT. Friday’s game will be College Night, and the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free winter hat courtesy of Lyondellbasell. In addition, Oakland City University will be giving away another $12,000 scholarship to a high school junior or senior who registers their name at https://apply.oak.edu/register/faithnight_2024. Saturday is Wizard’s Night, as the Thunderbolts will be wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game. In addition, specialty sweatshirts will be available for sale at the Thunderbolts merch stand. For tickets, call (812)422-BOLT (2548), go to EvansvilleThunderbolts.com, or visit the Ford Center Ticket Office.