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Otters drop heartbreaking extra innings contest
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters (21-34) fell in extra innings Saturday night, a 6-5 defeat against the Gateway Grizzlies (34-20). The Otters allowed two runs in the top of the 10th but could only push one of their own across in the bottom half.
Evansville sent Joan Gonzalez out for his second ever professional start and he worked a great game. He put himself ahead in counts and had three strikeouts through two innings.
The Otters jumped out in front first, taking advantage of some Grizzlies mistakes with Pavin Parks scoring on a wild pitch.
Gateway responded immediately with a run of their own in the third. They scored two more in the fourth on a two-run home run to jump out to a 3-1 lead. Gonzalez pitched six innings with five strikeouts en route to a quality start.
Ellis Schwartz and Dennis Pierce led off the fifth with back-to-back singles. Evansville took advantage of another Gateway error to narrow the deficit to 3-2. Parks grounded a two-strike pitch to score the tying runner to end the fifth even at 3-3.
After Gateway scored one in the top of the seventh, LJ Jones answered with a solo home run to tie the game at four. Both teams worked scoreless frames in the eighth and the ninth to send the game to extras. Nick McAuliffe made his 21st appearance and despite one base runner, nabbed three strikeouts in the eighth.
Alex Valdez, after working a scoreless ninth, pitched the 10th, but couldn’t keep Gateway off the board. The Grizzlies scored two in the top half to force Evansville into a tough extra innings scenario.
Keenan Taylor scored Graham Brown from third with a sacrifice fly and JJ Cruz kept the game alive with his second hit of the game, but Evansville couldn’t push across a second run and lost 6-5.
The Otters are still searching for their first win in July. Six of their July contests have been decided by one run and three of the games extended to extra innings.
Evansville is back in action tomorrow at Bosse Field for a Dog Days of Summer. Fans are encouraged to bring their dogs to the ballpark and get $2 hot dogs for the 5:05 p.m. CT game. Gates open at 4:00 p.m..
The Word 120, Children are the Future
Children are the Future by Jerome Stewart 
A phrase attributed to Mark Twain says; “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” When we are young, there is so much about life we do not understand. It’s part of being young. 1st. Corinthians chapter 13 vs. 11 the Apostle Paul said; ‘When I was a child, I spoke as a child. I understood as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” As related to our children the challenges are many. Children are being bombarded with information coming from many different directions. Children are being manipulated by people who do not have a conscious toward God. One of the greatest attributes for those willing to trust in the wisdom of the living God, is in knowing there is a plan already in place to assist anyone raising children. The words in Deuteronomy chapter 6 has great significance irrespective of the time period. After Moses instructed the Israelites on the need to love the LORD first, he then addressed the needs of the children.
In vss 6 and 7 in relation to vs. 5, he says, “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” Children need guidance from the word of God, and not the talk shows, nor social media, or the lyrics to some of the songs today, which are degrading to men, women, black, white, gender, and so on. Our young people can recite the words verbatim without missing a beat. If young people can memorize words with no spiritual value, they can memorize the word of God, our moral compass for righteous living. Children can memorize the words in Psalm 18 verses. 29 through 32, where David says, “For by You I can run against a troop, By my God I can leap over a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. For who is God, except the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.” Oh yes! God’s word will raise our children.
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City Council Meeting
JULY 14, 2025
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
07-14-2025 Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
06-23-2025 Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2025-14 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana, Amending Chapter 8.10 (Nuisances), Article I of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Trockman Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 7/28/2025 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK G-2025-14 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2025-15 An Ordinance Amending Title 18 (Land Use and Zoning) of the Evansville Municipal Code (Special Uses and Schools) Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 7/28/2025 Notify: Ron London, Area Plan Commission G-2025-15 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2025-20 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2230 W Maryland St Owner: Dakotah Willett Requested Change: C4 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Dakotah Willett R-2025-20 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE R-2025-21 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1922 W Indiana St Owner: Evansville Historic Homes, Inc Requested Change: R2 to R4 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Lucas Neuffer, Evansville Historic Homes R-2025-21 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2025-22 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1701 N Heidelbach Ave Owner: Jimtown Holdings, LLC Requested Change: M3 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden, PLLC R-2025-22 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2025-11 An Ordinance Amending Chapters 18.05 (General Provisions), 18.125 (Zoning District Use Groups, 18.135 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), and 18.145 (Special Uses) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Allen, Carothers, Trockman Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 7/14/2025 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK G-2025-11 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2025-08 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5001 Hirsch Rd Owner: Keith Schnepper and Jeremy Schnepper Requested Change: R1 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 5 Koehler Lindsey Representative: Jeremy W Schnepper, Schnepper Law, LLC R-2025-08 Amended (2) Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2025-15 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 2719 Colonial Gardens Rd Owner: Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Requested Change: R1 to R5 w/ UDC Ward: 5 Koehler Lindsey Representative: Krista Lockyear, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden, PLLC R-2025-15 Amended Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
A. RESOLUTION C-2025-22 A Resolution of the Evansville City Council Approving the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s Issuance of Bonds Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer, Heronemus, Trockman Discussion Led By: President Trockman Discussion Date: 7/14/2025 Notify: Heather O’Grady, EVPL C-2025-22 Attachment:
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
B. TAX PHASE IN COMPLIANCE REPORTS; Patrick Hickey, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| XI. | ADJOURNMENT |
Hoosier farmers committed to soil conservation
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| INDIANAPOLIS– According to a recent conservation survey, Indiana farmers planted an estimated 1.6 million acres of overwinter living covers. Indiana is among the top states in the nation for cover crop adoption.
“Hoosier farmers are committed to preserving one of God’s most previous gifts – Earth,” Lieutenant Governor Beckwith, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture said. “Overwintering covers are just one tool that farmers use to preserve and enhance our farmland – ensuring they can pass down their property for generations. This is no easy task, and it can be costly. I applaud them for the extra effort.” Overwintering living covers (i.e. – cover crops and small grains, like wheat) are known for their environmental benefits. Cover crops and small grains help increase organic matter in the soil and improve overall soil health by adding living roots to the soil more months of the year. Cover crops also improve water infiltration into the soil, while other covers, like legumes serve as natural fertilizers. Although the conservation transect does not differentiate between cover crops and small grains, Indiana farmers typically plant fewer than 300,000 acres of small grains annually, so cover crops vastly dominate the 1.6 million estimated acres. Apart from corn and soybeans, cover crops are planted on more acres than any other commodity crop in Indiana. Cover crops are typically planted in the fall after harvest and designed to protect the soil and keep roots in the ground throughout the winter, which improves soil health and helps filter water runoff. “As a farmer who contributes to planting a small portion of Indiana’s 1.6 million acres of cover crops and wheat, I am thankful that thousands of other farms are committed to using these tools and reducing sediment loss and nutrient runoff,” said Don Lamb, Indiana State Department of Agriculture director and Boone county farmer. “This commitment does not go unnoticed and I know its an extra investment, but I am grateful they are reaping the rewards.” As a result of the cover crops and other overwintering covers planted last year, it is estimated that 1.8 million tons of sediment was prevented from entering Indiana’s waterways, which would fill about 18 thousand train freight cars. The conservation survey also showed that about 70% of row crop acres were not tilled and about 18% had employed reduced tillage over winter, after the 2024 harvest. This early spring survey is not intended to quantify pre-planting tillage. The conservation transect is a visual survey of cropland in the state. It was conducted between March and May 2025 by members of the Indiana Conservation Partnership, including the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Purdue Extension, as well as Earth Team volunteers, to show a more complete story of the state’s conservation efforts. To view the full report, |
Board of School Trustees of the EVSC MEETING
The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School
Corporation will meet for the regularly scheduled Board meeting Monday, July 14,
2025 at 5:30 PM in the Board Room of the EVSC Administration Building located at
951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN. Board meetings can also be observed by tuning to
EVSC’s radio station, 90.7 WPSR, live streamed online at https://www.wpsrhd.com/,
or viewed on the EVSC YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/evsc1.
Prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting, three members of the Board,
along with district administrators, will hold a Town Hall beginning at 5:00 PM. This
Town Hall is for Vanderburgh County residents to speak directly with Board members
in attendance about issues involving EVSC schools. The Town Hall will be held in the
Technology and Innovation Center located at 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN.
Members of the public who would like to attend the Town Hall should register by
completing the Town Hall Registration Form located on our website at
district.evscschools.com.
Tee up for a cause that changes lives.
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