MACOMB, Ill. – Senior outside/right side hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) and sophomore libero/defensive specialist Keira Moore (Newburgh, Indiana) each recorded new career highs as University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (10-13, 6-6 OVC) fell to Western Illinois University (7-14, 6-4 OVC), 3-2 (25-20, 25-15, 25-22, 25-16, 15-13), at Western Hall Saturday afternoon. Bednar racked up 24 kills while Moore totaled 31 digs in the loss.
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Big runs from the Leathernecks handed the Screaming Eagles the opening-set loss, 25-20. WIU came out the gates hot with a 6-2 lead until USI bounced back and scored six of the next seven points to take the 8-7 advantage. The Eagles took advantage of four Leathernecks’ errors during the stint. After junior middle hitter Paris Downing (Avon, Indiana) threw down a kill to make it 11-9, WIU went on a 5-1 spurt to regain the lead. USI was able to knot it back up at 17 apiece before the Leathernecks jumped out to a four-point lead after scoring five of the last six points to secure the victory. Attacking errors were the Achilles heel for the Eagles who racked up a match-high nine errors in the set.
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A dominating outing from USI tied the match after the Eagles nabbed the 25-15 win in the second game. It was a close matchup early until USI tallied six of the seven points to hold a 16-10 advantage. Downing kicked off the run with a kill as Bednar and junior outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana) ended the stint with kills. Even after WIU stopped that run, Weber and Bednar turned around and batted down back-to-back kills to extend the lead to 19-11. The set was capped off with a 4-0 surge from the Eagles that was highlighted by three offensive miscues from the Leathernecks. USI’s offense produced 16 kills with just two errors and a match-high 0.389 hitting percentage while the defensive side allowed a match-low nine kills and forced seven errors.
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WIU controlled the set the entire way to hand USI the 25-22 loss. It was an early 4-3 lead for the Eagles after a Downing kill and an ace from senior outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois). After that, it was all Leathernecks as WIU produced five kills and an ace to jump out to a 10-6 lead. The Eagles were able to cut the deficit to just one thanks to a pair of attacking errors and a Bednar kill but the Leathernecks retaliated with their own rally to make it 16-12. The relentless Eagles found a way to close the gap again, nabbing two kills in the process. Despite the momentum swing, WIU held off USI and closed out the frame with a team-high 16 kills.
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A 7-0 surge to end the set sealed the dub for the Eagles, 25-16. It was back-and-forth play throughout the frame until USI was able to take a 17-14 lead after scoring five of the last six points. Moore started off the stint with an ace as Anderson collected three straight kills to keep the momentum. With an 18-16 advantage, the Eagles went on a game-sealing run that included three Bednar kills and an ace from freshman outside hitter Leah Coleman (Hoover, Alabama). USI’s offense dominated the game with 17 kills and a 0.317 hitting percentage.
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Despite forcing a fifth set, USI could not close the match as the Eagles fell 15-13 to the Leathernecks. Bednar and Anderson led off the frame with kills until a 9-2 WIU run handed USI a 10-4 deficit out of the gate. Even after the large spurt, the Eagles held the Leathernecks to just four points in the last 13 rallies. USI trailed by just one until WIU nabbed a game-winning kill to record the victory. The Eagles put up nine kills with just one error, but it was the Leathernecks’ 11 kills that made the difference.
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Also earning big numbers was Anderson who tallied 23 kills and 19 digs while Downing had nine kills and seven blocks. Junior setter Carly Sobieralski (Indianapolis, Indiana) put up 62 assists and 22 digs which marks the first time since Stephanie Wilson in 2005 that a USI setter has earned at least 60 assists and 20 digs in a single match. She also is the first player in the Ohio Valley Conference to secure 60+ assists in a single match and has done it in back-to-back matches.
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As a team, the Eagles collected 71 kills, 69 assists, and five aces to go with 13 blocks and 95 digs. USI’s 95 digs, 85 points, and 69 assists were the most all-season. The Leathernecks totaled 60 kills, 57 assists, and four aces to pair with 91 digs and six blocks. Even though the Eagles had better numbers in all five categories, WIU came out on top.
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NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles will have to wait 13 days until their next match due to the new schedule format set by the Ohio Valley Conference. USI will host Tennessee Tech University on November 3 and 4. Saturday’s match will be Senior Day where the Eagles will honor their four seniors.
Bednar, Moore set career highs in five-set loss
THUNDERBOLTS EDGED 2-1 IN SEASON OPENER BY HAVOCÂ
Evansville, In.:  In a very low-scoring yet high-intensity contest, the Thunderbolts and Huntsville Havoc battled it out through two scoreless periods, before the teams combined for three quick goals in the third period, with the Havoc coming up victorious by a 2-1 score at Ford Center on Saturday night. The Thunderbolts next home game will be on Friday, November 3rd against the Macon Mayhem, puck drop at 7:00pm CT.
The first two periods saw zero goals and only a single penalty to the Thunderbolts, along with 12 shots-aside with goaltenders Brian Wilson and Hayden Lavigne stopping every shot. In the third period, it was Evansville striking first as Riley MacRae fired a shot off the glove of Wilson and into the net for his first professional goal to give Evansville a 1-0 lead from Bair Gendunov and Colton Kalezic at 8:25. The Havoc answered back at 9:57, as Eric Henderson scored off a scramble in the Evansville crease, confirmed via the SPHL’s pilot video review system after some quick deliberation. Just over a minute later at 11:17, Jake Fuss put the Havoc in front, assisted by Henderson to make it 2-1 Havoc. Despite the Thunderbolts pulling Lavigne late for the extra attacker, Evansville was unable to tie the game, and the Havoc emerged victorious.
MacRae scored Evansville’s lone goal, while Lavigne finished with 17 saves on 19 shots. The Thunderbolts and Havoc meet once again on November 11th, once again at Ford Center.
This Week in Indiana History
October 22 – October 28
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Indiana Quick Quiz1.Where can you attend the Chocolate Festival on October 21, 2023? 2. Where can you enjoy the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest, October 26-28, 2023? 3. Where can you participate in Mischief On Meridian, October 28, 2023? 4. Where can you attend Autumn On The River, October 21-22, 2023? Answers Below
Did You Know???Indiana is the second-leading pumpkin producer in the U. S.
Do you see our State Seal in this warty pumpkin?
Answers1. Miami County Artisan Gallery, Peru 2. Monroe County Fairgrounds, Bloomington (Monroe Co.) 3. Lebanon (Boone Co.) 4. Bethlehem (Clark Co.)
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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: Â EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
Vincennes University director receives supplier diversity award at state conference
Vincennes University Director of Procurement and Risk Management Michael Morrison has received an award recognizing his work advocating for supplier diversity in Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Administration Division of Supplier Diversity honors him with the Ralph W. Adams, Jr. Supplier Diversity Trailblazer Award. The division acts on behalf of the State of Indiana to actively promote, monitor, and enforce the standards for certification of minority, women, and veteran business enterprises.
Morrison was presented the Ralph W. Adams, Jr. Supplier Diversity Trailblazer Award at the annual Division of Supplier Diversity Business Conference on Friday, Oct. 13, at the Indiana Government Center South.
Morrison said, “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive an award honoring the late Ralph Adams. Ralph and I both served in the Air Force, and I had the privilege of working with Ralph while he was with the IDOA Supplier Diversity team.â€
Morrison’s advocacy has transformed VU’s procurement landscape by fostering an inclusive environment that empowers underrepresented suppliers and businesses.
“This recognition reaffirms VU’s commitment to a more equitable institution, where the diversity of our suppliers is not only celebrated but integrated seamlessly into our operations,†Morrison said.
In his 11th year with the University, Morrison is responsible for procurement, risk management, contract administration, federal and state compliance, fixed assets, and identifying, developing, and maintaining supplier diversity.
“We believe in a vibrant and inclusive business ecosystem,†VU Vice President of Financial Services Tim Eaton said. “Michael is driving positive change within our University while setting a powerful example for the entire state of Indiana. In celebrating Michael’s well-deserved recognition for championing supplier diversity, we acknowledge the profound impact that commitment to inclusivity and equitable business practices have on Vincennes University’s success and the success of our suppliers. By embracing diverse suppliers, we are advancing economic equity and paving the way for a strong future for all stakeholders.â€
Morrison is a military veteran proud to have served in the United States Air Force. While serving, he earned an associate degree in Electronic Systems from the Community College of the Air Force and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from Park University. Morrison is also an alumnus of VU.
His professional career includes serving as a vice president and commercial loan officer for German America Bancorps in Vincennes. He honed his skills at purchasing through his role as a purchasing director and then account manager for The AME Group, formerly Advanced Micro-Electronics, Inc., a Vincennes-based I.T. solutions company with an immensely diverse client list. He continues to use his vast business experience as a business administrator for Robinson Excavation & MTR Farms in Vincennes.
Morrison has served on the Knox County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. He served 20 years as the treasurer for the Knox County Visitors Bureau and has served on various Knox County Chamber of Commerce committees.
Multiple Narcotics Arrests
 On October 19th, around noon, members of the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Joint Drug Task Force (JTF), assisted by member of the Evansville SWAT team, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2300 block of Margybeth Ave.Â
The JTF Detectives had been receiving multiple complaints about narcotics activity at that residence. The detectives in the unit eventually gathered enough probably cause to apply for and receive a judicially signed search warrant. Detectives had also received information that there were firearms inside of the residence. Due to the intel that there were officer safety issues, the Evansville SWAT team assisted with the initial entry.Â
Prior to the execution of the search warrant, detectives conducted surveillance of the residence and witnessed 25 people coming and going from the address within 4 hours. Their visits to the address were very short and were consistent with narcotics trafficking.Â
Kenneth Gardner was the first individual that officers/detectives encountered while serving the search warrant. Gardner was sitting in a vehicle in the driveway of the residence. Gardner was detained and officers observed two bags containing a green leafy substance sitting on the driver’s seat. He was also found to be in possession of a Schedule II controlled substance.Â
Members of the EPD SWAT team announced their presence over a loudspeaker. Trevell Carpenter was inside the residence at the time and wasÂ
observed jumping out of a window and running away from officers. Officers ordered Carpenter to stop but he did not. After a short foot pursuit and the help of an EPD K9, Carpenter was caught and taken into custody.Â
Several individuals who were inside the residence did cooperate with officers and exited the residence, however, Jack Harden refused to come out. Harden hid in the crawl space of the residence. He was given numerous commands to exit the residence. After failing to listen to commands and refusing to exit, the EPD SWAT team deployed OC gas inside the residence. After several minutes, Harden decided to cooperate and was taken into custody. Two firearms were eventually located inside the crawl space where Harden was hiding. Harden was found to be a convicted Serious Violent Felon and is not supposed to be in possession of firearms.Â
A total of 9 individuals were detained from the residence. Once the residence was clear, detectives conducted their search. In total, five firearms, narcotics including fentanyl, numerous digital scales, and a large amount of currency were all located inside the residence. Detectives also applied for and were granted a search warrant for the vehicle that Gardner was sitting in when law enforcement officials initially arrived. The two bags of green leafy substance were recovered from that vehicle.Â
At the end of the investigation, 8 people were arrested for various charges and one individual was cited. Here are the following names and charges:Â
Kenneth Gardner-Possession of Narcotic Drug, Dealing Marijuana, and Visiting a Common NuisanceÂ
Kari Shelton-Visiting a Common NuisanceÂ
Shienkita Foster-Dealing Cocaine, Maintaining Common NuisanceÂ
Maurice Joyce-Visiting a Common NuisanceÂ
Trevell Carpenter-Visiting a Common Nuisance and Resisting Law EnforcementÂ
Andrea Bell- Visiting a Common NuisanceÂ
Jack Hardin-Dealing Cocaine, Possession of Firearm by Serious Violent Felon, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, and Resisting Law EnforcementÂ
Rolshon Hudson-Dealing Cocaine, Possession of Firearm by Serious Violent Felon, and Maintaining a Common NuisanceÂ
With the help of tips and information from the public, this is another great example of how law enforcement and our community can work together to take dangerous weapons and narcotics off of our streets. We encourage anyone with tips/information about narcotics activity to call the EPD Tip Line at (812) 436-6194.Â
SEN. BRAUN, SEN. BROWN LEAD EFFORT TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF RESOURCES FOR VETERAN HOMEBUYERS
Senators Mike Braun and Sherrod Brown, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, introduced the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 to increase awareness of the VA Home Loan Program for veterans by adding a disclosure to the standard mortgage pre-qualification application.
Senators Rosen, Budd, Van Hollen, Rubio, Sinema, Tillis, Sanders, Klobuchar, Whitehouse, Kelly, Warnock, Reed, King and Welch cosponsored the legislation.
“Those who have risked their lives for our freedom should be able to afford a house in the country they’ve sworn to protect. I am glad to lead this bill to inform Hoosier veterans of the benefits they that have earned and deserve.â€â€”Sen. Braun
“By letting veterans and servicemembers know they may be eligible for a VA home loan, we can help make the dream of homeownership a reality for more military families and make sure that the Ohioans who have served our country get the benefits they’ve earned.â€â€” Sen. Brown, Chair of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“The men and women who served our country in uniform deserve all the support we can give them. Making it easier for veterans to purchase a home is a worthy mission and I’m proud to support Senator Braun’s bill to help.â€â€”Sen. Budd
“We’re making it easier for Arizona veterans to access housing resources available to them so they can purchase a home and continue building a future for themselves and their families.â€â€”Sen. Sinema
“By simply adding a disclosure about the VA Home Loan Program, this bill would increase awareness and help veterans and their families achieve their goal of owning a home. I am proud to support this commonsense bill.â€Â – Senator Rubio“The VA Home Loan Program supports veterans achieving their dream of home ownership, but far too few are utilizing this important benefit. As a 25-year Navy veteran, I am proud to support this legislation to ensure Arizona veterans access the benefits they’ve earned.â€â€”Sen. Kelly
“We work to support our veterans with housing, medical care, and more in recognition of their support of our country, and we must ensure that veterans are aware of those benefits so they can make informed choices. This bipartisan legislation will ensure home loan applications for veterans include information stating that they may qualify for a VA Home Loan.â€â€”Sen. Klobuchar
“Homeownership is a key component of the American dream, offering stability and a sense of community – something many veterans seek as they transition out of service. I’m proud to co-sponsor the bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 to ensure our veterans are able to access all the tools and resources to own a home in the country they proudly defended.â€â€”Sen. King
“This is a simple, good-government approach to improving transparency, doing right by veterans, and ensuring more veterans are aware of the potential advantages of VA home loans. It will help veterans understand their home loan options and make informed decisions about what is right for them.†—Sen. Reed
 “Nevada is facing a housing crisis, and we must help our veterans access the resources they need to be able to have a roof over their heads. Veterans can be unaware of the benefits available to them, which is why I’m helping introduce bipartisan legislation to ensure our heroes are given the information they need to make buying a home easier and more affordable.”—Sen. Rosen
BACKGROUND
The VA Home Loan Program is the primary tool for helping veterans and their spouses achieve the American dream of owning a home. It offers veterans unique perks for financing their home purchases, including no down payment, no private mortgage insurance, and oftentimes lower interest rates than conventional FHA loans. Despite these benefits, only 13% of veterans ever utilize their VA Home Loan benefit.
Southwestern Indiana Building And Construction Trades Council Selected CCO “2023 Organization Of-The -Year”
Southwestern Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council Selected CCO “2023 Organization Of The Year”
OCTOBER 21, 2023
EVANSVILLE – On November 1, 2023, community leaders will gather at BALLY’S-Evansville to observe the City-County Observer bestowing several “Community Service Awards†to deserving individuals or organizations who are well-known and highly respected community leaders and volunteers throughout our community.
With extreme pleasure and pride, we announce our final well-deserving “Community Service Award†winner for 2023 is the Southwestern Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council.
The City-County Observer recently announced our second (2) deserving “Community Service Award†winners for 2023. They are the highly respected Daniela Vidal Chancellor of IVY Tech Community College and the Honorable Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge, Tom Massey.
Steve Hammer and County Commissioner Ben Shoulders are Co-Chairmen of the 2023 “Community Services Award Luncheon” Â They are also excited to announce that D. William Moreau a highly regarded and nationally known attorney and newspaper President/Publisher of the Indiana Citizen newspaper shall be the event Keynote Speaker.
This year’s event Master of Ceremonies will be the Memorial Baptist Church mega preacher and publisher of “Our Times” newspaper, Dr. Adrian Brooks.
This year’s awards luncheon will be held at Bally’s-Evansville in Walnut rooms A and B. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., and the event will officially start at noon on November 1, 2022.
Reservations and additional details concerning this most worthy community event may be obtained by calling 1-812-774-8011. The deadline for registration is October 30, 2023. Â For the last 10 years, this “Awards Luncheon” was sold out.
Southwestern Indiana Building Trades Council
The Southwestern Indiana Buildings Trade Council is an organization committed to the betterment of the working men and women in Southwestern Indiana. We currently represent approximately 10,000 working Craftspeople within affiliated Unions in Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick Counties.
Southwestern Indiana Building Trades Council Board Of Directors
JACK McNEELY-PRESIDENT
PAUL GREEN -VICE PRESIDENT
JIM NEISEN-TREASURER
RUSSELL REDMON-RECORDING SECRETARY
MICHAEL DURHAM-SERGEANT OF Â ARMS
JOHN BATES-TRUSTEE
ANDREW ANGEL-TRUSTEE
ANDY TOLLIVER-TRUSTEE
Southwestern Indiana Building Trades Council
Partners
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BRICKLAYERS #4
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ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS #3
INSULATORS #37
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LABORERS #561
OPERATING ENGINEERS #181
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Southwestern Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council’s Playing An Active Role In The Community In Which They Live, Work And Serve.
Listed Below Are a few of the Southwestern Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council’s charitable projects they have done during the last 40 years.
•HOLLY’S HOUSE
 Dollars Against Diabetes
•Santa Clothes Club
•Tri-State Food Bank
•Fantasy of Lights
•War Time Museum
Evansville State Hospital
•Aurora
•United Way
•Mickey’s Kingdom
•Easter Seals
•Salvation Army
•Holly’s House
•United Caring Services
•Howell Park Swim Team
•EVSC Foundation
•Rescue Mission
•St.Judes Children’s Hospital
•Hadi Shrine
•Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer
•Provide rides to voting polls
•Various High School Sports Team