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HOT JOBS
Aces fall to RedHawks in Monday contest
UE heads to Monroe, La. next weekend
 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Miami University recorded 13 runs on 12 hits to pick up a 13-0 win over the University of Evansville softball team on Monday at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium.
Miami Ohio wasted no time in getting on the board, plating two runs in the first on a home run by Karli Spaid. In the second, MU added a second run when Jenna Golembiewski had an RBI double to right center.
Evansville had its first baserunner in the third when Keghan Pye was hit by a pitch. Marah Wood reached on an infield single in the bottom of the fourth, but neither could cross the plate.
In the top half of the fifth, the RedHawks erupted for 10 runs to put the game out of reach. MU pitcher Addy Jarvis held the Purple Aces to just one hit in the 5-inning shutout. Mikayla Jolly took the loss. She allowed three runs in two innings of work.
UE heads to Monroe, La. next weekend for the 2024 Best on the Bayou Tournament. The Aces face Northwestern State, Syracuse, Sam Houston
Softball completes first day of home action
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Sunday marked the first day of action at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium as the University of Evansville softball team dropped a pair of games to Miami Ohio and Austin Peay.
Game 1 – Miami Ohio 11, UE 5
Scoring seven runs in the final two innings, Miam Ohio took an 11-5 win over the Purple Aces on Sunday afternoon.
After scoring a single run in the second inning, Miami added two more on an Allie Cummins home run in the top of the third. Evansville wasted little time in striking back, plating three runs in the bottom of the frame.
Taylor Howe led off with a single while Hannah Hood reached on a walk. With one out, Marah Wood doubled down the left field line to score Howe. Zoe Frossard followed with a 2-RBI single to tie the game. The RedHawks retook the lead in the top of the fourth on a solo shot from Holly Blaska.
UE had a chance to tie it up in the bottom half of the 4th, putting two runners on with two outs before a strikeout ended the threat. One inning later, Evansville’s persistence paid off when sacrifice flies by Jess Willsey and Brooke Voss gave the Aces a 5-4 lead. The inning saw UE put its first three runners on as Wood was hit by a pitch while Zoe Frossard and Nink followed with walks.
The dagger by the RedHawks came in the top of the 6th when they plated five runs to take a commanding 9-5 lead. They added two more runs to make the final score 11-5. Taylor Howe went 2-3 with a run while Wood was 2-3 with a double, two runs and a RBI. Mikayla Jolly was the starter for UE. She tossed four innings and allowed four earned runs. Megan Brenton went the final three frames and gave up seven runs, four being earned.
Madilyn Reeves threw four innings of relief to earn the win for MU. She gave up two runs on two hits while walking four batters.
Game 2 – Austin Peay 7, UE 1
Scoring four runs in the sixth and three more in the seventh, Austin Peay rallied for a 7-1 win in Sunday’s finale.
After posting single hits in the first and second frames, UE erupted for a run in the third. With two outs, Zoe Frossard doubled to center and Jenna Nink brought her home with a single through the right side. The score remained 1-0 in favor of the Aces until the Governors came to life in the 6th.
A 4-run frame gave APSU its first lead with Kendyl Weinzapfel picking up a 2-run single. In the top of the seventh, Brie Howard hit a 3-run home run to extend the lead to 7-1. UE went down in order in the bottom half of the 7th as APSU clinched the win. The Governors picked up 16 hits in the game while holding the Aces to six. Jordan Bennefiel threw the complete game for the Governors and earned her third win of the season.
Abby Bode and Jenna NInk registered two hits apiece to lead UE. Elle Jarrett suffered the loss for Evansville. She scattered four runs and 11 hits over 5 1/3 innings. On Monday, the Aces complete the weekend tournament with a 12 p.m. contest against Miami Ohio.
Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting
 AGENDA  Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners February 20, 2024 – 3:00 p.m.  Room 301, Civic Center ComplexÂ
- Call to OrderÂ
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- Attendance Youth Resources’ Teen Advisory Council in Attendance Ruby FarmerÂ
- Zeke FarmerÂ
- Pledge of AllegianceÂ
- Health Department’s Pre to 3 PresentationÂ
- Action Items Resolution Opposing the Verified Petition of Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Indiana South (“CEI Southâ€) for Rate Changes before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), Cause No. 45990Â
- Health Department IDOH Grant Agreement Contract #80700: Pre to 3 ProgramÂ
- Ordinance Establishing a Non-Reverting Pre to 3 FundÂ
- Third Addendum to Lease Agreement: Southwestern Healthcare, Inc.Â
- Engineer Notice to Bidders: VC23-03-01 “Milling and Resurfacing of Green River Roadâ€Â
- Interlocal Agreement with the City of Evansville for Cost Sharing on Green River Road ContractÂ
- Notice to Bidders: VC23-03-02 “Pine Place Pipe Replacementâ€Â
- Treasurer Finance Board – Election of PresidentÂ
- 2023 Investment ReportÂ
- Burdette Park Contract for Valve Replacement with Deig Bros, Inc.Â
- Superintendent of County Buildings Advanced Network and Computer Services Network Agreement for Veterans Memorial ColiseumÂ
- Sheriff Agreement for Correctional Facility Healthcare Services with Comprehensive Correctional CareÂ
- Agreement for Professional Dental Services with Dr. Joe KingÂ
- Independent Services Agreement with William WrightÂ
- Service Agreement: Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP)Â
- Grant Agreement: Youth Resources of Southwestern IndianaÂ
- Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): Prosecutor’s Office – Effective January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026Â
- Permission to File Indiana Arts Commission FY25 Arts Project Support GrantÂ
- Request to Authorize the County Attorney to Approve Subrogation ClaimsÂ
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Drainage Board Immediately FollowingÂ
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- Final Reading of Ordinance No. CO.01-24-003: An Ordinance Adding Section 8.05, Regulating Tall Structures as Codified in State LawÂ
- Approval of February 6th Board of Commissioners Meeting MinutesÂ
- Employment ChangesÂ
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- Auditor Claims Voucher Reports February 5, 2024 – February 9, 2024Â
- February 12, 2024 – February 16, 2024Â
- Commissioners Appropriation RequestÂ
- Clerk January 2024 Monthly ReportÂ
- Engineer Report and ClaimsÂ
- Travel Requests Annual Purdue Road School Transportation ConferenceÂ
- Field Supervisor Certification CourseÂ
- Treasurer The Master’s Touch, LLC Pricing ProposalÂ
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- Prosecutor Surplus Requests Office PrintersÂ
- JBL Quantum HeadphonesÂ
- Computer MonitorsÂ
- 2024 Township Trustee Guidelines Armstrong Township TrusteeÂ
- Center Township TrusteeÂ
- German Township TrusteeÂ
- Knight Township TrusteeÂ
- Perry Township TrusteeÂ
- Pigeon Township TrusteeÂ
- Scott Township TrusteeÂ
- Union Township TrusteeÂ
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- Board Appointments Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum Preservation Foundation, Inc. Cheryl MusgraveÂ
- Justin ElpersÂ
- Mike GoebelÂ
- Alyssa NilssenÂ
- Vanderburgh County Redevelopment CommissionÂ
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- Department Head ReportsÂ
- New BusinessÂ
- Old BusinessÂ
- Consent ItemsÂ
Drainage Board Immediately FollowingÂ
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- Justin ElpersÂ
- Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-1-2024 As AmendedÂ
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- RezoningÂ
Petitioner: GP & JP Properties, LLCÂ
Address: 101 S Rosener RoadÂ
Request: Change from C-4 with UDC to R-1Â
- Public CommentÂ
- AdjournmentÂ
Bob Deig Elected To Vacant Vanderburgh County Council At Large Seat
Bob Deig recently filled a vacated Vanderburgh County Council At Large seat at a special called Democratic Caucus. Â He pledged that he would bring local and state government experience to the Vanderburgh County Council.Â
The Past Governmental Experiences of Bob Deig are Listed Below:
- Former President of the Posey County Council
- Former President of the Posey County Commissioners
- Former State Senator, District 49, Serving the west and south sides of Vanderburgh County along with Posey and Gibson Counties.
Mr. Dieg stated that “he brings experience from local and state governments to work with residents and elected officials to keep Vanderburgh County moving forward. Public Safety, expanding existing and attracting new businesses, continuing to expand broadband services, parks, recreation, and connecting our riverfront with other communities in our area are just a few of my prioritiesâ€.
He also added that “his budget experience with county government along with being a member of the State Senate and a member of the Appropriations Committee, make him a logical choice for being elected to the Vanderburgh County Council in the November 2024 general election.
He also stated that he looks forward to listening to the residents of Vanderburgh County and will work in a bi-partisan fashion to make Vanderburgh County a great place to live, work, and raise a familyâ€.
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
ROOM 301 CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024
12:00 NOON
 AGENDA
1.   CALL TO ORDER
2.   MEETING MEMORANDUM  FEBRUARY 7, 2024
3.   CONSENT AGENDA
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4. Â Â OLD BUSINESSÂ
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5.   NEW BUSINESS     Â
     a. Request to seek quotes for a new skid loader for Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.- BeckÂ
     b. Permission to combine Bloomin Zoo Plant Sale with a new Art’s Festival at Mesker Park Zoo
       & Botanic Garden.- Beck
     c. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comment.
6.   REPORTS Â
     a. Danielle Crook- Executive Director     Â
7.   ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
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8.   ADJOURN
CELEBRATE EASTER AS A FAMILY WITH OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA’S ANNUAL EASTER BRUNCH
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND ARE NOW OPEN!
Evansville, IN – February 13, 2024 – The Old National Events Plaza opened reservations today for a new annual guest experience, Easter Brunch at The Plaza, set to take place on Easter Day, March 31, 2024.
After the morning Easter egg hunts and events are wrapped up, Old National Events Plaza invites families and parties of all sizes to enjoy a bountiful Easter meal together. Easter Brunch at The Plaza will celebrate Easter Sunday with a diverse menu of culinary selections, a visit from the Easter Bunny, dining music and a children’s craft for the little ones.
Easter Brunch at The Plaza offers a variety of traditional brunch dishes, plus a selection of specialty items like house-made Hashbrown Casserole, Smoked Salmon and Shrimp Cocktail displays, and build-your-own stations for Omelets and Waffles. Lunch items include Fried Chicken, Sweet Potato Casserole, and so much more! Treat the kids to something special with our Knee-High Buffet featuring kid-friendly items like Mini Corn Dogs and Kraft® Mac and Cheese. Bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys are available as an add-on for guests 21 and up.
“Holiday brunches are a beloved tradition for many families. We look forward to welcoming the local community to annual brunches where their traditions can grow, new guests can join, and folks can come back year after year,†said Old National Events Plaza Director of Food and Beverage, Brittany Shouse.
Easter Brunch at The Plaza will take place in the Ballrooms of Old National Events Plaza from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Parties of all sizes are welcome to make reservations during the dining window. Children under 2 eat free.
Ticket Information:
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What: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Easter Brunch at The Plaza
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday, March 31, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where:                Old National Events Plaza Ballrooms I 715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Reservations are $45.00 per adult, $15.00 per child age 3-12, Children under 2 eat free, all reservations are plus 8% tax. Reservations are required to attend.
For the complete menu and additional information, visit oldnationaeventsplaza.com.
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