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Attorney General Todd Rokita refuses to bail out violent offenders

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Attorney General Todd Rokita released the following statement regarding Indiana’s bail system:

“There have been legal challenges from the Bail Project to an important law passed in 2022, which regulates the charitable bail industry and prevents charitable bail groups from bailing out anyone charged with a violent crime in Indiana, as well as anyone with a past conviction for a violent crime who is charged with any new felony. The Indiana General Assembly has the legal authority to regulate those who pay bail for criminal defendants.

Hoosiers have a legitimate interest in regulating their bail system. Violent or potentially violent offenders should not be on the streets whatsoever, especially when they are being bailed out by biased, political organizations. There is an increase of crime in our country, and this only adds to this statistic. What they call “charitable bail” is not charitable at all – it erodes the rule of law and destroys the natural incentive built into our bail system. Without this incentive, there is no reason for these defendants to return when their court date occurs.

During the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots, many looters, arsonists, and aggressors were released on bail due to the contributions of organizations claiming to be advocates for racial justice. In actuality, they were advocating for people who took the opportunity of national unrest to steal from small businesses, destroy public property, and injure innocent people.

I am proud of our team for defending this smart piece of legislation, and we will continue to do so.”

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

4:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session is closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER:
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS:
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. October 9th, 2023 (Cook, Sutton, Johnson-Kincaid)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Update for Officers in SWILEA
    2. Update for Officers in FTO
    3. Continued employment of Probationary Officer Chrisopher Alexander. (Tabled until 11-13-2023)
  1. PENDING DISCIPLINE:
    1. Sergeant Samuel SeDoris – appeal of a punitive transfer on July 3rd, 2023. (Matter is set for hearing on 11-13-2023.)
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 23-127
  1. RESIGNATIONS:
    1. Officer Narek Aghasaryan, Badge Number 1487, resigning effective October 21st, 2023 after serving 3 years, 10 months, and 15 days. 
  1. REMINDERS:
    1. The next meeting will be on Monday, November 13th, 2023, at 4:00pm. 
  1. ADJOURNMENT:

Brook Moffat Joins UE as Director of Marketing

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (10/20/2023) University of Evansville (UE) alumna Brook Moffat has joined the University as the new Director of Marketing. Moffat brings nearly two decades of experience in marketing, communication, and events management in the U.S. and the U.K., most recently serving as Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing for Shoe Carnival in Evansville.

“My experience at UE shaped who I am today both personally and professionally. My education prepared me to excel in my career. The time I spent at Harlaxton opened my eyes to the world and led me to spend six years working in Glasgow, Scotland. Even my family and close friendships have stemmed out of the connections I forged as a student at UE,” said Moffat. “I couldn’t be more delighted to return to my alma mater and share the stories of impact that UE has made on so many people.”

In her capacity as Director of Marketing, Moffat will be tasked with charting the university’s marketing strategy, devising integrated marketing plans, and executing marketing initiatives. Her first day was October 2.

Eagles’ offense ignites for road win over Leathernecks

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MACOMB, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (10-12, 6-5 OVC) tallied a season-high 73 kills and 68 assists in the 3-1 victory (28-26, 25-22, 25-21, 25-21) over Ohio Valley Conference foe, Western Illinois University (6-13, 5-4 OVC), at Western Hall on Friday night. The Screaming Eagles get back in the win column and snap their three-match skid after earning the most kills and assists in a single match since October 2021.
 
USI’s 23 kills kicked off the match and sparked the 28-26 opening-set win. The Eagles started with a 4-0 run that began with an ace from junior setter Carly Sobieralski (Indianapolis, Indiana) and continued with a pair of kills from senior outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) and a kill by junior middle hitter Paris Downing (Avon, Indiana). USI held a late 20-15 lead until WIU scored six of the next seven points to knot it up at 21 apiece. The Leathernecks held the momentum with a 26-25 advantage until the Eagles rallied back with kills from Downing and sophomore middle hitter Bianca Anderson (Chicago Heights, Illinois) and stole the frame back.
 
Another tight battle resulted in a 25-22 win for the Eagles in the second game. Both sides traded blows until USI ran up the score with a 5-0 surge to make it 18-14. Junior outside hitter Abby Weber (Fishers, Indiana) started the run with a kill with Bianca Anderson securing back-to-back kills to capitalize the stint. Despite trailing by five, the Leathernecks stormed back once again by scoring five of the next six points, four coming off the Eagles’ offensive errors.  Even after the late push, USI was able to hold off WIU and win the set with the help of kills from Leah Anderson and senior outside/right side hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio). The Eagles’ defense nabbed four blocks and held the Leathernecks’ offense to 10 kills and a 0.111 hitting percentage.
 
The Leathernecks took care of business in the third set and took down the Eagles, 25-21. USI held an early 6-4 advantage until a 3-0 run from WIU switched the flow of the game. Down 17-13, the Eagles’ offense sprang into action and knocked down four kills and an ace to take an 18-17 lead. Bianca Anderson led the charge, earning all four kills, while Bednar nabbed the lone ace. Despite the late push, USI could not stop WIU’s offense who racked up four kills and three aces to seal the Eagles’ fate and keep the Leathernecks alive. USI was able to outhit WIU, 14-10, but it was the six aces and five blocks from the Leathernecks that hurt the Eagles in the end.
 
An offensive slugfest from USI leads to the 25-21 win and secures the match victory. The Eagles nabbed the first three points off kills from Downing and Bednar before the Leathernecks stormed back with four straight points that resulted in a 5-4 advantage for WIU. Bednar quickly retaliated with back-to-back kills to retake the lead followed by kills from Leah Anderson and Bianca Anderson to extend the advantage, 8-6. It was back-and-forth play until Bednar tallied three straight kills to expand USI’s lead to 13-10. The Eagles were able to hold on to the lead and take down the Leathernecks for the first win in the new rivalry. USI recorded 21 kills with just two errors for a whopping 0.514 attacking percentage.
 
Bianca Anderson put up a career-high 25 kills to pair with four blocks and a staggering 0.605 hitting percentage that ultimately lifted USI to the victory. Her 25 kills are the most for any USI player all season. Also hitting the 20-kill plateau was Bednar who also secured a team-high four aces. Downing and Leah Anderson round out double-digit kills for the Eagles with 14 and 13 kills, respectively. Downing’s 14 kills were a career-high as she also totaled four blocks. Sobieralski had an impressive all-around performance, earning a career-high 65 assists to go with 11 digs, four blocks, and three aces. Sophomore libero/defensive specialist Keira Moore (Newburgh, Indiana) had 26 digs to lead the Eagles while Weber nabbed 22 digs and Leah Anderson totaled 15 digs.
 
As a team, the Eagles totaled 73 kills, 68 assists, and eight aces along with eight blocks and 83 digs. The Leathernecks recorded 52 kills, 48 assists, and 13 aces to go with 74 digs and 11 blocks.
 
NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
The Eagles will face the Leathernecks tomorrow at 2 p.m. to close out the road swing. After tomorrow’s match, USI will have to wait an extra week before facing another opponent due to the OVC’s new bye-week format.

 

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting – October 24, 2023

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Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners October 24, 2023 Draft Agenda

Rodriguez and Romashkin in top five at Lehigh

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Aces sit in second place in team standings

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – At the midway point of the Lehigh University Invitational, the University of Evansville men’s golf team is in second place at Saucon Valley Country Club.

Andres Rodriguez set the pace for the Purple Aces, carding a 1-under 71 to wrap up the day in a tie for third place.  Shooting an even 72 was Daniil Romashkin.  He is tied for 5th entering the final round.

Nicholas Gushrowski and Caleb Wassmer recorded scores of 76 and are tied for 28th while Carson Parker shot an 80 on Friday and is tied for 58th.

As a team, the Purple Aces are right in the mix with a score of 295.  UE is just two behind leader Lehigh while Monmouth is in third place with a 297.  Evan Sitts of Binghamton and Harry Dessel from Lafayette are tied atop the individual standings with opening round scores of 68, 4 under par.

Saturday will mark the final 18 holes.

Weekly Death Report Sept 18 to Sept 24 2023

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Weekly Death Report Sept 18 to Sept 24 2023

Braun Intercollegiate completes fall schedule for UE women

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Home event set for Monday and Tuesday

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In its annual home tournament, the University of Evansville women’s golf team will be hosting the Braun Intercollegiate on Monday and Tuesday at Oak Meadow Country Club.

Both days will consist of a 10 a.m. shotgun start.  The tournament consists of a total of 36 holes with 18 played each day.  Par is 72 and the total yardage is 6,195.

This year’s field includes Alabama State, Bellarmine, Eastern Illinois, Evansville, Indiana State, Lindenwood, Northern Iowa, Purdue Fort Wayne, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and Tennessee State.

UE was last on the course on Oct. 8 at the Coyote Creek Classic in Peoria, Ill.  Leading the way for the Purple Aces was Kate Petrova.  A 3-round score of 231 saw her finish in 11th place, just two strokes outside of the top ten.  Allison Enchelmayer posted Evansville’s low round in the final day as her even 72 put her in a tie for 19th with a 235.

Jane Grankina (248-T34th), Magdalena Borisova (255-T39th) and Trinity Dubbs (269-46th) rounded out the team scores for UE.  Destynie Sheridan played as an individual and tied for 32nd overall.

USI GWEP releases sixth bOLDer People podcast episode

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bOLDer People, a podcast from the University of Southern Indiana Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), has released its sixth episode to streaming platforms.

The podcast, hosted by Dr. Katie Ehlman, Director of the Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness and Professor of Gerontology, strives to showcase and explore the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana. In this episode, Mr. Todd Reller and Finding the Next Project, Ehlman interviews Todd Reller ’84, Vice President of the Indiana State Games Board of Directors.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • The importance of athletics in older adults
  • Reller’s past in cross country and track at USI
  • Learning new skills at any age

“This episode of bOLDer People is really fun,” says Lynn Brantley, USI student and bOLDer People Producer. “Mr. Reller is a really good storyteller which makes everything he says very interesting to listen to.”

bOLDer People is available to download or stream for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The podcast is produced on the USI campus with help from USI faculty, students and staff.

For more information about bOLDer People, visit the podcast page on the USI website.

The bOLDer People Podcast is a project of the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at the University of Southern Indiana. Support for bOLDer People comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3,691,706 million with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Gov. Holcomb, Indiana National Guard break ground on Hamilton County Readiness Center

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana National Guard hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for its newest readiness center in Atlanta, IN. The new facility will include approximately 66,000 square feet of space on an existing, state-owned 55-acre plot of land in Hamilton County.

“In May, I proudly signed a budget including $8 million in funding for the Indiana National Guard’s new Hamilton County Readiness Center,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Indiana will continue to invest in supporting the men and women who answer a call to serve at home and abroad, respond to state emergencies and secure our peace and freedoms.”

The center will house the 38th Sustainment Brigade headquarters company, its detachment and special troops battalion, and the 338th Signal Company and approximately 300 Hoosier Guardsmen. The new facility will meet current code, American Disabilities Act and Anti-terrorism Force Protection requirements.

“The three units that will be supported here work together to support approximately 10,000 soldiers in support of large-scale combat operations and state active duty,” said Gen. Lyles. “Ensuring we’re always ready means ensuring our training and our facilities are modern and that we attract talent to the thrilling and fulfilling multitude of part-time careers we offer.”

In addition to the Hamilton County readiness center, which will to be a home for Indiana National Guard units in the decades ahead, the State of Indiana has invested more than $9 million since 2019 to modernize the Bluffton, Danville and Martinsville readiness centers.

The new facility is set to open in 2026.

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