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Ninth inning rally sinks UE baseball against Belmont

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The Purple Aces’ freshman had a big day at the plate
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – It was a back-and-forth game through eight innings on Saturday afternoon. But a big ninth inning on offense for the Belmont Bruins handed the University of Evansville a 12-8 loss.
The Purple Aces headed into the final inning of Saturday’s game with a two-run lead, looking to tie the series against Belmont. But the Bruins had a seven-run ninth inning to take the series win on Saturday afternoon. UE had 10 hits on the day from seven different batters for an improved offensive performance from Friday. Three Evansville batters led the team with two hits each in catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine), designated hitter Evan Waggoner (Bedford, Ind. / Bedford North Lawrence HS), and infielder Drew McConnell (Blue Springs, Mo. / Blue Springs HS)
“It was a poorly managed game,” said Head Coach Wes Carroll following the loss. “To fall apart like that in winning time is on me. We need to salvage the weekend tomorrow with a win.”
It was an even game early as the two teams almost matched one another in the first and second innings. Both teams had a hit but stranded a runner in the first. While each team scored two runs in the second inning, with at least one homer. Belmont took the lead first with a solo shot to begin the inning and scored on a single five at-bats later.
On the opposite end, the Aces scored their first two runs on two separate solo home runs. Freshman infielder Jake McGhee (Fenton, Mo. / Christian Brothers Academy) recorded his first career home run in a UE uniform by going yard over the right field wall. Only two at-bats later, McConnell put his third homer of the season in almost the exact same spot.
The offense slowed down over the next three and a half innings as neither team scored a run until the sixth inning. The team’s starting pitchers, Evansville sophomore Kevin Reed (Martinsville, Ind. / Martinsville HS) and Bruins sophomore Zane Brown, dealt through the fifth. Pitching six innings, Reed scattered six hits and only allowed the two runs to score while striking out three batters for the Aces.
Brown was not as lucky as UE had a four-spot in the bottom of the sixth, forcing the reigning MVC Pitcher of the Week to exit midway through the frame. Infielder Cal McGinnis (Kimberly, Wis. / Bradley) was the first Evansville player to score as he walked to lead off the half inning. McGinnis was brought home on a double from designated hitter Evan Waggoner (Bedford, Ind. / Bedford North Lawrence HS).
The Aces’ next five batters all reached base with two singles, two walks, and a fielder’s choice to score three more runs, giving UE a 6-2 advantage after two-thirds of the game. Belmont was able to answer immediately by tying the game up in the seventh with three runs on four hits off Evansville senior reliever Drew Fieger (Fort Mitchell, Ky. / Lincoln Trail CC). The Aces were able to retake the lead in the bottom of the inning with another pair of runs on two singles from catcher Matt Flaherty (Lake Zurich, Ill. / Bellarmine) and McConnell and two walks.
UE held onto the 8-6 lead through the eighth as a double play on defense took down the Bruins in order. A batter made it on base for Evansville in the bottom of the eighth but wasn’t able to score to give the Aces any more insurance. Belmont tied up the game in only two at-bats in the top of the ninth with a single followed by a home run to make it 8-8 with no outs on the board.
The Bruins’ offense cruised through their lineup at the top of the ninth, batting all the way through their order and then some. Belmont overtook UE in the final inning with eight hits, two walks, and a fielder’s choice to score seven runs. Evansville faced a 13-8 deficit going into the final frame of the day. Waggoner led off with his second double of the afternoon to right center. But the Aces’ next three batters went down in order, falling to the Bruins by five runs.
UE will try to take a game from Belmont on Sunday afternoon in the rubber match. Evansville will have junior right-hander Max Hansmann (Elmhurst, Ill. / York HS) on the mound to try and earn the win. First pitch for the series finale between the two teams is set for 1 p.m. at Charles H. Braun Stadium.

Aces’ track and field takes down three more records on final day of the Outdoor Music City Challenge

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The Purple Aces wrapped up their weekend in Nashville on Saturday
NASHVILLE – The University of Evansville track and field team had two more record performances on Saturday for a successful weekend at the Outdoor Music City Challenge.
The Purple Aces finished their time in the Music City with three more new records and two podium finishes. UE’s men set two more program records on the track in the 800-meter race and the 4×400-meter relay race. Sophomore Cedrik Flipo (Beloeil, Quebec) ran the 800-meter race in 1:49.41 while Evansville’s 4×400 relay team improved on their record from two weeks ago. Sophomore sprinter Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind. / Reitz HS) took down an eight-year record in the 400-meter hurdles in her first-ever collegiate hurdles event with a time of 1:03.66.
“This weekend was a critical weekend for big performances, and we delivered in a major way,” said Head Coach Dylan Anderson after the meet. “Vanderbilt always puts on a great, efficient meet and did so even with weather delays both days. I’m really encouraged that we are at our best at the right time.”
SPRINTS, HURDLES, RELAYS
The Aces’ first event of the afternoon was one of their best results of the day, the men’s 4×100-meter relay. UE’s team of sophomore Connor Shin (Bloomington, Ind. / Bloomington North HS), junior Jose Ocampo (Monterrey, Nueva Leon, Mexico), freshman Myles Terry (Evansville, Ind. / North HS), and sophomore Raymond Felton III (Houston / Clear Brook HS) earned the top spot in the event with a time of 41.16 seconds. The mark by the relay team was three hundredths of a second behind their best performance of the season at SIUE.
Terry was the next Evansville runner to compete, finishing the 400-meter race in 53.68 seconds. Johnson ran the women’s 100-meter dash, placing 14th with a time of 12.47 seconds. In the preliminary men’s 100-meter dash, Shin had the highest finish at seventh with an even 11.00 seconds to qualify for the finals. Ocampo finished 12th to round out the Aces runners at 11.14 seconds.
Johnson competed in her first-ever hurdles event on Saturday, running in the 400-meter hurdles. She ran the event in 1:03.66 to finish in the Top 10 right at 10th while also setting a new program record in the process. In the men’s 100-meter dash final, Shin finished eighth with a slightly slower time of 11.08 seconds.
UE finished its day on the track with another broken program record. The men’s 4×400 relay team of Felton III, Terry, Shin, and Flipo placed second in the event with a time of 3:16.86, only two and a half seconds behind winners, Tennessee State. The relay team improved on their program record from their prior meet by two seconds.
MID-DISTANCE
Evansville only had one mid-distance event on Saturday afternoon, with the 800-meter races. Sophomore Chase Hayes (Noblesville, Ind. / Western HS) finished just off her PR with a time of 2:21.04.
Both of the Aces’ runners in the men’s race finished in the Top 10, with Flipo at fifth with a time of 1:49.41. Flipo’s time set a new program record for UE in the event, just beating out teammate Rafael Rodrigez’s (Sergovia, Spain) time from last season by almost two seconds. Senior Adam Oulgout (St. Paul, Minn. / Central HS) set a PR to finish ninth with a time of 1:51.29 to round out individual track performances for Evansville.
THROWS
The Aces’ meet day began early in the field with the hammer throws. Sophomore Tyler Cherne (Boardman, Ohio / Boardman HS) was the first to compete as he had a throw of 43.32 meters. Junior Gwen Darrah (Cleveland / Orange HS) placed fourth in the women’s hammer throw at a half meter off her season best with a throw of 42.43 meters. UE’s final throws event was the women’s shot put, where freshman Emma Bertel (Franklin, Ind. / Franklin Community HS) threw 9.47 meters.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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NEWSLETTER FOR VETERANS

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Bless all our Children

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The Word in 120 by Jerome Stewart

Bless all our Children

Our children have so many challenges today because of the many different influences of the social media where you will find the good, the bad, and 

the ugly. The best thing a parent can do for a young child is teach them God’s word. If you are a single parent, God’s word will assist anyone willing to trust in 

His wisdom. What parent, who wants the best for their children, is willing to allow the ways of the world to be their teacher? Proverbs 3 vss. 5 and 6 says; “Trust in 

the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Timothy was a 

mentee of the Apostle Paul and he recognized the teachings Timothy received from his mother and grandmother during his early childhood development. 2nd. 

Timothy chapter 1 vss. 1 thru 6 says; “Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, a 

beloved son; Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did as 

without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, when I call to 

remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.” 

Paul while in prison understood the challenges young Timothy faced, but he also recognized the influence of the women in Timothy’s life as a child. Proverbs 

chapter 13 vs. 24 says; “He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.” We all make mistakes and some are innocent. Do 

not major in the minor issues of life when raising a child. Paul Harvey was a radio personality for 50 years. He loved children! He told the story of the little girl who 

didn’t mean any harm in what she was doing on a daily basis. She was in the backyard tending to the teeth of her dog. Evidently she had been trained on the 

importance of having clean teeth. When her father asked what she was doing she replied; “Don’t worry daddy, I’ll put your toothbrush back like I always have.”  

Run the State 5K at Harmonie State Park

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Invest In Your Health Indiana, your employee wellness program, along with our partners at Anthem and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are excited to host the 2025 Run The State 5K and Hike series for employees and family members!

You are invited to attend the Run the State 5K & Hike at Harmonie State Park on Saturday, May 10!

You can sign up by clicking the “register” link above and select the 5K Run/Walk or Hike. For the 5K everyone is encouraged to participate at their own pace, so run or walk your way to the finish line.  Join fellow state employees who are making the commitment to get out and get moving.

5K Logistics

  • Check-in location: Old Pool area
  • 5K check-in: 7:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. (CT)
  • 5K start time: 8:00 a.m. (CT)
  • 5K route: Paved

Hike Logistics

  • Check-in location: Old Pool area
  • Hike check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. (CT)
  • Hike start time: 8:30 a.m. (CT) at Nature Center
  • Hike route: Trail 2 (1.5 miles, moderate trail)

Paint for a Purpose at Mutts at Myriad Paint-a-Pot Party!

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Newburgh, Indiana – Join Warrick Humane Society on Sunday, May 4th from 12–3 PM at Myriad Brewing Company in Newburgh for the Mutts at Myriad Paint-a-Pot Party! For just $20, you’ll receive a planter and all painting supplies. All proceeds go directly to help WHS rescue pets!

Event Highlights:

  • Paint-a-Pot activity – $20 per person
  • Puppy snuggles
  • WHS Pop-Up Shop
  • Mother Truckers Food Truck
  • Shelter info station

Advance tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/…/MuttsAtMyriadPaintAPotParty
 (Same-day tickets available while supplies last.)

Your support helps WHS care for animals in need and find them loving homes. Come get creative for a great cause!

Keep your spring worry-free from April recalls 

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Attorney General Todd Rokita warns of April recalls to stay safe this Spring 

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers about pressing consumer protection concerns for products recalled in April. The office is encouraging consumers to take advantage of opportunities available to them – which may include returning, fixing, disposing or replacing a purchased recalled item that could be harmful to themselves or their families.

“Safety blooms when we act swiftly to protect our homes,” Attorney General Rokita said. “If you purchased an item that you see has been recalled on our list, then immediately stop using the product and see what forms of reimbursement the company that sold or manufactured that product is offering.”

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in April:

Again, if you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it and check its recall notice (linked above for all products). Then follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the product or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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

Trailblazers sweep final home doubleheader over Danville Area C.C.

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University baseball team closed down their 2025 Spring home schedule Friday afternoon with a Mid-West Athletic Conference doubleheader against Danville Area Community College at Jerry Blemker Field.

The Blazers were able to close out the home schedule in style, sweeping the doubleheader over the Jaguars by taking game one 4-2 and finishing with a 6-4 victory in game two.

The day got off to a slow start for both offenses as both team’s starting pitchers were dealing on the mound, holding a scoreless tie through five innings.

Danville Area broke the scoreless tie with a run in the sixth, which VU answered with a big four-run inning in the bottom of the sixth.

VU got the inning started with a leadoff walk by freshman Jevan Andrews (Hobart, Ind.), followed by a single by sophomore Nate Montgomery (Lexington, Ind.).

Vincennes grabbed their first lead of the day on a two-RBI double by freshman Carter Gricius (Scottsburg, Ind.), who later came around to score on a throwing error by the Jaguars on a single by sophomore Corbin Napier (Indianapolis, Ind.)

Napier would later score the fourth VU run of the inning on a sacrifice fly by freshman Evan Doran (Indianapolis, Ind.), giving Vincennes a 4-1 lead.

Danville looked to battle back but were only able to get a run in the eighth as the Trailblazers held the Jaguar offense at bay all game to come away with the 4-2 game one victory.

Sophomore Carson Allen (Louisville, Ky.) got the start in game one for the Trailblazers, finishing his day with six strong innings, allowing one run on six hits and striking out four in the game.

Allen was going early, retiring 12 of the first 14 batters he faced, including striking out the side in order in the second inning.

Allen then turned the game over to freshman Ty Stultz (Terre Haute, Ind.) who threw one and one-third innings allowing one run on one hit and striking out two.

Freshman Jacob Allen (Vincennes, Ind.) came in for the Blazers to lock down the five-out save, facing the minimum over the final one and two-thirds innings to secure the Vincennes victory.

“Carson Allen did a great job,” VU Head Baseball Coach Chris Barney said. “You can’t say enough about him. For the first three innings he was lights out, he gave up a couple of hits late but did a great job and gave us a chance to win and we battled. They threw their number one guy out there against him and matched pitch for pitch for five innings.”

“The difference for us was putting up four runs in the sixth,” Barney added. “A two RBI double by Gricius, another single by Napier and a sac fly by Doran put up four runs for us. We were able to keep them to minimal damage and did a nice job of guys stepping up.”

“Also can’t forget about Jacob Allen coming in late and picking up another save,” Barney said. “He has done a good job for us from that avenue.”

The Trailblazers looked to keep this momentum going into game two and were able to get the offense going early with three big runs in the bottom of the first.

Vincennes got the inning going with back to back walks by Jevan Andrews and Nate Montgomery, followed by an RBI single by Carter Gricius.

Corbin Napier followed this with a two-RBI single to put the Trailblazers on top early 3-0.

Danville got a run back in the second, which VU immediately answered in the bottom of the second after back to back singles by sophomores Bryce Gross (Bridgeport, Ill.) and Bradyn Douglas (Frankton, Ind.).

Gross would come around to score on a sacrifice fly by Jevan Andrews to put the Vincennes lead back at three, leading 4-1 after two innings.

The Jaguars would strike again with a run in the fourth, which Vincennes was able to respond with a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth.

VU opened the inning with a single by freshman Wyatt Burris (Farmland, Ind.), his second hit of the game and an RBI triple by Bryce Gross.

Gross would later score on an RBI groundout put in play by Bradyn Douglas to increase the Blazers lead to 6-2.

Danville once again looked to comeback against the Trailblazers but were only able to cut the deficit in half with two runs in the fifth before the Blazers closed out the game strong to pick up the 6-4 victory on the home regular season finale.

Sophomore JD Bowser (Mt. Carmel, Ill.) got the start in game two for the Trailblazers, throwing four-plus innings, allowing four runs, three earned on six hits and striking out one.

Freshman Eastin Whaley (Kokomo, Ind.) was the first out of the pen for the Blazers in game two, throwing one inning, allowing two hits and striking out one.

Freshman Jakob Hoyer (Georgetown, Ind.) entered the game in the sixth and came through strong, retiring all six batters he faced, including striking out one to pick up the six-out save.

“We started out early in game two,” Barney said. “JD Bowser gave us a chance and picks up the win. Three runs in the first with an RBI by Gricius and two RBIs by Napier. We took advantage of a mistake by them and a sac fly by Andrews to score Gross in the second inning. Then a triple by Gross to score Burris who had a single in the fifth, so a really good team win.”

“Bowser threw well,” Barney added. “Whaley came in and got us out of a jam and then Hoyer came in and got us out of another jam to finish out the game.”

The Trailblazers will look to keep the momentum going as the series now shifts to Danville, Ill. for the final two games of this four-game weekend MWAC Conference series and the final two games of the 2025 Spring regular season.

The regular season finale doubleheader is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 3 at Danville Area Community College. First pitch tomorrow is scheduled for 11 a.m. eastern.

The Trailblazers officially clinch a berth in the Mid-West Athletic Conference tournament with game one’s victory and will look to continue to improve their seeding in the regular season finale.

“We’re just playing well,” Barney said. “Now we’ve got to go on the road and it’s a challenge to play on the road. That’s what we are going to have to do during tournament time. Let’s play well in the final two games of the regular season and get ourselves ready for the conference tournament.”

 

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