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Spinner steps down as OCRA executive director

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Spinner steps down as OCRA executive director

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 28, 2023) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced today the resignation of Denny Spinner, executive director of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). Spinner’s last day will be Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

Spinner, former mayor of Huntingburg, Ind., was appointed to his position at OCRA in November 2020 by Lt. Gov. Crouch.

“Denny Spinner has been one of rural Indiana’s greatest advocates during his tenure as OCRA’s executive director,” said Lt. Gov. Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Hoosiers all across Indiana are grateful for his commitment, and I wish him well as he continues this mission in a new role.”

Under Spinner’s leadership, OCRA:

  1. Fueled community development around Indiana by helping communities build relevant and economically thriving places where Hoosiers want to live, work and play.
  2. Launched the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program, PreservINg Main Street Program, Indiana Connectivity Program and the Recovery Housing Program.
  3. Reestablished the Indiana Rural Affairs Working Group, carried out improvements to the agency’s grant management system, and increased technical assistance and training opportunities provided by the Indiana Main Street team.
  4. Continued to be a leading resource and tool for rural and urban communities throughout Indiana.

Though Spinner is stepping down from his position, he will continue to be an advocate for rural Indiana as he becomes the new interim director of the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.

“It has been an honor to serve Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and with the outstanding staff at OCRA,” Spinner said. “In working with rural communities these last few years, I saw the potential of rural Indiana being the state’s next great economic frontier. I feel fortunate and excited to have the opportunity to continue this work with the Indiana University Center of Rural Engagement.”

A search will begin immediately for Spinner’s successor.

Attorney General Todd Rokita calls for care and prudence in pursuing justice in Delphi murder case

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Attorney General Todd Rokita said today all parties involved in the Delphi murder trial must work together to ensure the pursuit of justice stays on track.

Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, were slain in 2017. Police arrested a suspect in 2022.

“These families deserve justice and closure for these heinous, heartbreaking murders,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Abby and Libby deserve justice. If this matter ever comes to the appellate court system, we will take immediate action, as we do in all our other cases, to see that the rule of law is upheld.”

Attorney General Rokita submitted a brief to the Indiana Supreme Court this week aimed at helping clarify legal issues in this case.

“We are simply advising the court on our understanding of the law, case law in particular, and seeking to assist the court in adjudicating a writ before it,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Our office respects the authority and integrity of all legal and law-enforcement professionals involved in this case. Ultimately, our main interest is ensuring the proper and fair administration of justice.”

NOVEMBER, 2023 BIRTHDAYS

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MARK TULEY

Kathy Tuley

Kevin Axsom

Kevin Ferguson

Kathy Brown-Butler

Vanessa Wakefield

Barb Frank Richey

Amy Patricia Walker

Sue Mayer Pfohl

Kathy Elizabeth Vowels

John Topper

Dan Van Gundy

Jessica Williams

John Hahn

Philip R. Hooper

Diana Walters

Robert Scott Sublett

Donald Kirkland

Jamilyn Fritz

Jeremy Redd

Eric Orma

Kyle Frank

C James Tucker

Sandi Brown
Brian Conner
Gay Ann Harney
Jim Perkins
Joe Day
Bill Bennett
Sandi Hill Schneider
Ryan O’Bryan
Susan Harp
Tony Justak
Debra Talley
Reid Jochim
Catherine Riecken
Jeff Goebel
Bobby Potts
Ed Smith
Mike Rohl Sr.
Bryan Pinkston
Tricia Dremstedt Vaupel
Tony Goben
Tim Robillard
Rocky Wrye
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Gail Riecken
Linda Geary
Bob Bradley
Mike Riley
Lori J. Glass
Theresa Catanese
Keith Vonderahe
Dennis Kirkland
Stephanie ‘Millay’ Buse
Larry Zuber
Mark Springer
Damon Hancock
Jon Michael Jenkins
Curt John
Rae Oglesby
Mike Meno
Katie Martin
Snooch VanMeter
Tommy Jay
Yvonne Wasson
Alex Albright
Brian E Buxton
Cyrenna Seibert
Karen Wallace
Mindy Word
Cynthia Wolfe
Shannon Evans Orr
John Rowlett
John Burton
Jeffrey Smith
Tomelle Tornatta-Greenfield
Matt Sturgeon
Ken Ellspermann
Mike French
Ben Trockman
David Burke
Fred Skeels
Joe Notter
Kerry Adams
Jessica Nuffer
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Robin D. Major
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Ken Killebrew
Jeff Van Bibber
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Jessica Wilson
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Rhonda Bittel Ramsey
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Kathy Frank
Kevin Hess
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Tommy Johnny
Charleen Newman Williamson
Laura Fritz
Mike Orth
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Marcia Stearns
Carol Seger Smith
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Marilynn Schmidt Hess
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Shane Carey
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Shari Short
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Eric Schmidt
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Mike Schulz

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UE Men’s basketball opens MVC play on Wednesday

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Aces travel to Missouri State

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Off to the best start in close to 60 years, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team opens its Missouri Valley Conference slate on Wednesday with a trip to Missouri State.  Tip is set for 7 p.m. in Springfield with ESPN+ and the Purple Aces Radio Network having the coverage.

Looking at the Start

– Victories over Chattanooga and Southeast Missouri State in the Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Classic saw the Purple Aces improve to 6-0 on the season

– It is the first time UE has won its first six games since the 1964-65 undefeated national championship team

– Just as impressive – UE has eclipsed its win total from the entire 2022-23 campaign

Last Time Out

– Saturday’s finale in Chattanooga saw the Aces take a 93-74 win in their rematch against SEMO

– Leading from the outset, UE was up by as many as 27 points in the first half before the Redhawks stormed back to get within single digits before the Aces regrouped to pull away for the win

– Ben Humrichous finished with 27 points while Joshua Hughes set his career mark with 21 points

 What a Comeback

– With 11:40 remaining in Friday’s game against Chattanooga, the Aces faced a 62-42 deficit

– In what was tied for the 8th-largest comeback in MVC history, the Aces stormed back to take a 2-point lead in the final minute before clinching an 85-77 victory in overtime

– Chattanooga was shooting 53.3% from the field at the time they assumed the 20-point lead; over the final 11:40 of regulation and the 5-minute overtime period, the UE defense held the Mocs to a tally of just 16.7%

Newcomer of the Week

– Averaging 27.5 points per game while leading the Aces to a pair of wins at the Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Classic, Ben Humrichous was named the MVC Newcomer of the Week on Nov. 27

– He opened the week with a season-high 28 points versus the Mocs before tallying 27 against the Redhawks

– Humrichous has scored at least 11 points in each game and ranks third in the MVC with 19.0 PPG

– Humrichous’ MVC stat rankings include: blocks (T-5 | 1.83/gm), FG% (6th | 62.0%) and 3-point% (6th | 48.5%)

Spreading the Word

– UE head coach David Ragland was named the HoopDirt.com D1 Coach of the Week on Nov. 27 following UE’s 6-0 start to the season

– Ben Humrichous was recognized as the Field of 68 Mid-Major Breakout Player of the Week for his efforts in the wins over Chattanooga and SEMO

– The Aces rose to #13 in the Field of 68 Cinderella Top 25

Top Contest

– Converting 8 of his 12 attempts in the Nov. 25 win over SEMO, Joshua Hughes reset his UE scoring mark with 21 points

– Over the last three games, Hughes is averaging 13.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while shooting 62.5% (15/24)

– For the season, he is averaging 9.7 points and 5.3 boards

– With 2.00 blocks per game, Hughes is tied for second in the MVC; he has multiple blocks in five out of six games

Double-Double

– Evansville’s first double-double of the season came from Tanner Cuff

– He recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds in the win over Chattanooga

– Cuff has been one of the most efficient players in the nation, accumulating 18 assists against just two turnovers this season

– His assist-to-turnover ratio of 9.00 paces the MVC

Scouting the Opponent

- Missouri State enters Wednesday’s game with a 5-1 record

– Following a loss to West Virginia in the season opener, the Bears have won five in a row

– On Saturday, they picked up a 92-74 win over South Carolina State

– Four Bears average double figures with Alston Mason leading the way with 15.8 points per game

– He is shooting 50% from the field and 47.1% from outside

– Donovan Clay has notched 14.3 points and a team-high 7.3 rebounds per contest

– Matthew Lee and Chance Moore check in with 13.5 and 11.6 PPG, respectively

USI Chamber and Women’s Choirs to present “Music for the Feaste of Christmas”

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The University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir and Women’s Choir, under the direction of Daniel Craig, Associate Professor of Music, and accompanied by Thomas Drury, Instructor in Music, will perform “Music for the Feaste of Christmas” at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 10 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville, Indiana. The event is open to the public at no charge.

The music performed will range from ancient chant to modern arrangements of significant texts for the season including unique and eclectic accompaniments of Eastern singing bowls and percussion, as well as violin. The concert will feature music by Dr. Christine Wisch, Adjunct in Performing Arts, and other musicians and composers including Craig Hella Johnson, John Michael Trotta, Michael McGlynn, Kim André Arnesen, Ralph Johnson, Eric Whiticre, Giuseppe Pitoni, Mateo Flecha el Viejo, Dan Forrest and Craig.

JOHN WAITE TO PERFORM AT VICTORY THEATRE ON MARCH 2ND!

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John Waite Press Release

Republican Challenger Randy Niemeyer Expresses Heartbreak Over Washington D.C. Weekend Homicides, Urges Accountability for Rep. Frank Mrvan’s Soft Stance on Crime

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Cedar Lake, IN - In the wake of a heart-wrenching weekend in Washington D.C., where 250 lives were lost to senseless violence, Republican challenger Randy Niemeyer issued the following statement:

“My heart breaks for the victims and their families in our nation’s capitol currently facing unimaginable pain. We cannot turn a blind eye to the rising tide of violence, and we must hold those responsible for these heinous acts accountable.”

Drawing attention to Frank Mrvan’s voting record on crime legislation, Niemeyer declared, “It is with great concern that I highlight Mr. Mrvan’s role in voting to reduce penalties for violent crimes in Washington D.C. We owe it to the victims and their families to demand accountability and stand up for justice.”

Niemeyer continued, “At a time when our communities need strong leadership to address the root causes of crime and ensure the safety of its people, we cannot afford politicians who treat violent criminals with kid gloves. Frank Mrvan’s voting record on crime legislation raises serious questions about his commitment to our safety and security.”

Randy Niemeyer stands with law enforcement and calls for a robust discussion on effective crime prevention strategies, and pledges to prioritize the safety of every Hoosier. Niemeyer pledges to champion the cause of justice and work tirelessly to ensure that families never again have to endure the pain of losing a loved one to senseless violence.

Evansville returns home for midweek game with Bellarmine

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The Purple Aces will look for their first back-to-back wins of the season on Wednesday night
 
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — After picking up its first win of the season, the University of Evansville women’s basketball team returns home looking to start a winning streak.
Evansville gritted out its first win of the season after three overtimes, putting up 103 points against Chicago State. It was the first time the Purple Aces had put up 103 points or more since scoring 108 points against NAIA Oakland City in 2016. The last Division I opponent that UE scored over 100 points on came in December of 2004 in a 104 to 77 win against Ohio University in Athens.
On the subject of overtime, Sunday’s game was the longest in program history since a triple-overtime game against crosstown foe Southern Indiana during the 1986-87 season. UE outscored their former longest performance by 10 points for their second-highest-scoring overtime game. Evansville also set a program record for the most rebounds in a game pulling down 70 boards against the Cougars, just above the previous record of 67 at Creighton on March 5, 2005.
Bellarmine comes into Wednesday’s game looking for its first win of the season. The Knights are currently 0-4 on the year after games against San Jose State, No. 4 UCLA, No. 19 Louisville, and fellow MVC team Murray State. Looking at the roster, junior guard Hayley Harrison is averaging a team-high 14.3 points while senior guard Claire Knies is just under double figures at 9.5 points per game. Sophomore forward Paetynn Gray is fresh off an 11-point game and is the team’s leading rebounder (4.3), while junior guard Hope Sivori is averaging a team-best 3.8 assists.
Freshman forward Maggie Hartwig was named the MVC Freshman of the Week on Monday afternoon by the league office. Hartwig earned the honor after having her second double-double of the season against Chicago State. Hartwig scored 18 points while pulling down 15 rebounds and going a perfect eight of eight from the free throw line.

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.

Over 10 Lbs. of Methamphetamine Seized during Traffic Stop on I-64

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Posey County – Monday afternoon, November 27, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Trooper Hadley was patrolling I-64 near the 9 mile-marker when he stopped the driver of a white Dodge Charger for traveling east at 88 mph.  When Trooper Hadley approached the vehicle, he detected an odor of cannabis coming from inside. The driver was identified as Demertria J. Gray, 33, and her passenger was identified as Shawnunique D. Phillips, 34, both from St. Louis, MO.

During a search of the vehicle, Trooper Hadley found over 20 grams of suspected marijuana and over 10 lbs. of suspected methamphetamine. Gray and Phillips were arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Demertria J. Gray, 33, St. Louis, MO
  1. Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony
  2. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
  3. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor
  • Shawnunique D. Phillips, 34, St. Louis, MO
  1. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor

MEDIA NOTE:

Mug Photo 1: Demetria Gray

Mug Photo 2: Shawunique Phillips

Arresting Officer: Trooper Hadley, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officer: Trooper Backes, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

 

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