#15 Irish Tip Off Home Slate Wednesday Against Evansville Nov 20, 2008
15 Irish Tip Off Home Slate Wednesday Against Evansville :: Notre Dame set to take on Purple Aces for first time since 1993-94 season ... Freshman guard Natalie Novosel will lead 15th-ranked Notre Dame against her older sister Shannon and her University of Evansville teammates with the Purple Aces take on the Irish Wednesday at 7 p.m. (ET) inside the Joyce Center ... 15 Irish Tip Off Home Slate Wednesday Against Evansville. (Und.com)
Men's Basketball announces 2008 recruiting class Nov 18, 2008
Kendal Brown (Evansville, Ind. William Henry Harrison H.S.) is a 5-foot-9 point guard, who averaged 15. (Siusalukis.com)
Saturday's Women's Basketball Scores Nov 17, 2008
Evansville 83, ETSU 73. Huntington 78, Ohio Dominican 68. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Volleyball falls to Creighton, 3-0 Nov 15, 2008
The Redbirds defeated Indiana State last night to improve their record to 7-9 in the MVC. Illinois State will take the weekend off before hosting Southern Illinois and Evansville next weekend. The Salukis will be back in action at home Saturday night to host Drake. (Siusalukis.com)
Soccer Opens NCAA Tournament Friday Nov 15, 2008
Mizzou opens NCAA play against Evansville at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 ... Tigers play Evansville at 7 p.m. ... - The No. 10 University of Missouri soccer team (15-5-1, 7-3-0), the No. 4 seed in the North Carolina bracket of the 2008 NCAA Tournament, will open tourney play with a first round matchup against Missouri Valley Conference champion Evansville (13-4-2, 5-1-0) at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 at Walton Stadium. (Mutigers.com)
#16/14 Irish Open Season Sunday At #24/22 LSU In State Farm Tip-Off Classic Nov 15, 2008
Next Game: Evansville Notre Dame tips off its home schedule Wednesday with a 7 p.m. (ET) game against Evansville at the Joyce Center ... The Purple Aces return three starters and 10 letterwinners from last year's 21-12 club that shared the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title and advanced to the second round of the postseason WNIT. Evansville plays host to East Tennessee State Saturday before heading to Notre Dame next week. (Und.com)
Market Is Right For Long-Term Growth At Notre Dame (season preview) Nov 15, 2008
The Irish then return home for four of their next six games, opening the '08-'09 Joyce Center slate with a matchup against Missouri Valley Conference regular-season co-champion Evansville (Nov. 19), before Georgia Southern (Nov. (Und.com)
Schutz living a dream Nov 14, 2008
It was a dream come true from Schutz, an outfielder on Indiana's baseball team and a 2006 graduate of Harrison H.S. in Evansville. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Putnam to head Margaret Mary Hospital Nov 14, 2008
Prior to that, he held management positions at Ascension Health at St. Mary s Medical Center in Evansville, Ind. He has also held positions at in Rome, Ga. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
College Basketball Schedule Nov 13, 2008
Oakland City at Evansville, 8:05 p.m.. UCF at Valparaiso, 8:05 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune)
Ranking them all: The Rivals.com 343 Nov 13, 2008
Evansville All five starters return as coach Marty Simmons tries to restore the glory to the Purple Aces program. 238. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kellogg Era Kicks Off With 2K Sports Classic In Illinois Nov 9, 2008
When playing teams from the Missouri Valley, the Minutemen are 0-5: Bradley (0-1), Evansville (0-2), Northern Iowa (0-1 - losing last season 75-68) and Southern Illinois (0-1). UMass 6th; Harris Honored The UMass men's basketball team has been picked sixth in the preseason poll released by the Atlantic 10 coaches and media on Oct. 29 as part of the league's media day. (Umassathletics.com)
Indiana Guard soldiers begin their return home Nov 7, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. About 50 members of the guard unit arrived at Indianapolis International Airport late Wednesday morning and then met with family members at nearby Stout Field. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Republican Daniels wins 2nd term as Ind. governor Nov 6, 2008
Robert Dion, a political science professor at the University of Evansville, said he had no doubt Daniels would press forward with more change. Daniels has pledged to pursue further expansion of full-day kindergarten, take the next step toward amending caps on property tax bills into the state constitution, and starting a new college scholarship program. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
College Basketball Preview - Missouri Valley Conference Nov 5, 2008
The Evansville Purple Aces welcome back their entire starting lineup and that should lead to a big improvement, while the Indiana State Sycamores will try to overcome the loss of their top scorer ... EVANSVILLE - In his return to his alma mater, first year head coach Marty Simmons saw his Purple Aces stumble to a last place finish in the MVC at 3-15 ... However, with the return of all five starters from a year ago, Simmons and Evansville could be primed for a big turnaround in 2008-09. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Indiana unit's flag from Civil War restored Nov 4, 2008
Hein, who has seen several thousand old American flags, told the Evansville Courier that she was stunned when she unrolled the threadbare flag, which was in pieces on a cotton sheet. She said the Company K flag was one of the best-preserved she'd ever seen, despite its war damage and deterioration over the years. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Obama looks to rewrite nation's electoral map Nov 4, 2008
"I still think McCain may eke out a win, but not for lack of trying on Obama's part," said Robert Dion, a political scientist at the University of Evansville. McCain backers are taking heart from some polls showing slight tightening in the race nationally and in a few battleground states. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gmail Labs Adds Text Messaging To Gchat Nov 1, 2008
Posted by Kevin Purdy at 11:00 PM on. Gmail's latest Labs experiment adds an option to send SMS text messages to contacts from the Google Chat sidebar, at no cost and with replies arriving as new chat lines. (Lifehacker Australia)
Key to winning Indiana rests in southern part Nov 1, 2008
"I think it's vital," Robert Dion, a political science professor at the University of Evansville, says of southern Indiana's significance this year. Emily Parcell, director of Obama's campaign in Indiana, acknowledges the point. (USA Today)
Vectren Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Oct 31, 2008
Increases Quarterly Dividend EVANSVILLE, Ind ... About Vectren Vectren Corporation is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. (PR Newswire)
Palin rallies thousands in Jeffersonville Oct 31, 2008
"She's someone who has made real world decisions. ... She's a flesh and blood, real world American. You know, kind of like the kind we have in Indiana." Obama is scheduled to campaign in Lake County on Friday, and his running mate, Joe Biden, is due to talk about the economy on Saturday in Evansville. Comments. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Panther men an MVC mystery Oct 31, 2008
The Bulldogs were picked to finish ninth in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll, and head coach Keno Davis wasn't a popular interview request at the league's media day. Fast forward four months and the Bulldogs were the talk of the conference and the nation after posting a 28-5 record, winning the Valley regular-season and tournament championships and earning a No. 14 national ranking. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Panthers to play up-tempo Oct 31, 2008
Jan. 9 Evansville 7:05 p.m. ... Feb. 5 at Evansville 7 p.m.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Obama plans Lake County campaign stop on Friday Oct 30, 2008
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has a rally set for Wednesday evening in Jeffersonville, while Obama's running mate, Joe Biden, will campaign in Evansville on Saturday. Comments. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Oil well explosion kills 2, injures 4 workers Oct 30, 2008
Crossville is about 30 miles northwest of Evansville, Ind. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Valley picks its favorites Oct 30, 2008
The bottom five teams in the preseason poll, in order, were UNI, Indiana State, Evansville, Wichita State and Missouri State ... The Bradley duo was joined by the Evansville tandem of Shy Ely and Jason Holsinger on the honorable mention squad. (Pekin Times, IL)
Redbirds preseason top pick Oct 30, 2008
Creighton came in second place with 310 points, followed by Drake (297), Evansville (251), Northern Iowa (245), Missouri State (215), Indiana State (166), Bradley (161), Southern Illinois (108) and Wichita State (47) ... Cirone and Krick were joined on the preseason all-conference team by Maggie Dwyer (Missouri State), Jacqui Kalin (Northern Iowa) and Shannon Novosel (Evansville). (Pekin Times, IL)
Report: Callers ditch anti-Obama script Oct 30, 2008
The complaints originated in areas including LaPorte, Evansville and Kokomo, he said. In another alleged incident that Carter said he is not reviewing, a group of employees reportedly walked off their jobs last week in protest of inflammatory anti-Obama rhetoric. (Munster Times, IN)
Ask the expert: Patrick Bankston talks about plans for the expansion of the IU Medical School Northwest Oct 30, 2008
There are eight regional centers that are part of the Indiana University Medical School -- Gary, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Muncie, Lafayette, Terre Haute, Evansville and Bloomington. Terre Haute will be the first to expand its medical school to four years, then Gary and South Bend. (Munster Times, IN)
Highland's Wicker Memorial Park chosen for Obama visit Oct 30, 2008
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is scheduled to appear Wednesday night at a rally in downstate Jefferson while Obama's running mate, Joe Biden, is set to campaign Saturday in Evansville. 126 comment(s). (Munster Times, IN)
Vectren Increases Dividends Paid for 49th Consecutive Year Oct 29, 2008
About Vectren Vectren Corporation (NYSE: ) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. Vectren's energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than one million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and west central Ohio. (PR Newswire)
Women's Basketball picked ninth in 2008-09 preseason poll Oct 29, 2008
The Valley's four post-season teams last season hold the top four spots in this year's poll as Creighton (WNIT), Drake (WNIT) and Evansville (WNIT) follow Illinois State (NCAA) atop the poll in a tightly-packed group behind the preseason favorite. Illinois State is led by two-time Jackie Stiles/MVC Player of the Year Kristi Cirone, leads the preseason all-MVC team, which includes Illinois State teammate Maggie Krick, Maggie Dwyer of Missouri State, Jacqui Kalin of UNI and Shannon Novosel of... (Siusalukis.com)
Men's Basketball picked second in MVC preseason poll Oct 29, 2008
Lawton Christian High Honorable Mention: Shy Ely, Evansville; Jason Holsinger; Andrew Warren, Bradley; Theron Wilson, Bradley Preseason Player of the Year -- Osiris Eldridge, Illinois State. MVC Men's Basketball Preseason Poll 1. (Siusalukis.com)
Men selected first, women third in MVC Pre-Championship Poll Oct 29, 2008
Men's Pre-Championship Poll Team (First-Place Votes) Points Southern Illinois (8) 80 Illinois State (1) 72 Indiana State 63 Drake 53 Wichita State 46 UNI 30 Bradley 21 Creighton 20 Evansville 19 ... Women's Pre-Championship Poll Team (First-Place Votes) Points Missouri State (7) 91 Wichita State (2) 89 Southern Illinois (1) 74 Illinois State 66 UNI 65 Indiana State 56 Drake 49 Bradley 28 Creighton 16 Evansville 16. (Siusalukis.com)
UNI women picked 5th in preseason MVC Poll Oct 29, 2008
Creighton was picked to finish second, and Drake and Evansville were tabbed third and fourth ... Shannon Novosel, Sr., Evansville. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UNI basketball: UNI men picked 6th in conference Oct 29, 2008
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2nd CWU candidate comes to campus Oct 29, 2008
At her current position in Evansville, Ind. Bennett was able to play a larger role in the city as a member of the Chamber of Commerce. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
The Palin Problem Oct 26, 2008
"If you're a Republican Party that's fairing poorly, sometimes you have to win ugly," says Robert Dion, a local political scientist at the University of Evansville, "and in this case, it's stirring up fears about the menace posed by immigrants." - Alien Nation, pbs. org, 9-29-06. (Newsweek)
Chiricosta, Jakupcin Head to ITA Midwest Regionals Oct 23, 2008
In addition to the Falcons, other schools with representatives include Akron, Bradley, Butler, Chicago State, Cleveland State, DePaul, Detroit, Drake, Eastern Illinois, Eastern Michigan, Evansville, Illinois, Illinois-Chicago, Indiana State, Iowa, IPFW, Marquette, Miami, Michigan, host MSU, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Purdue, SIU, Toledo, Western Illinois, Western Michigan, Wisconsin, Xavier and Youngstown State. The complete singles qualifying draw can be... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Indiana Governor's Race A Litmus Test For Change Oct 22, 2008
Daniels "is fighting a really difficult political environment," said Robert Dion, a professor of American politics at the University of Evansville. "You certainly can't count out Jill Long at this point, but if she wins, it will be in spite of her campaign that we've seen.". (CBS News -- US)
Falcon Women Rise Three Spots in Regional Rankings Oct 15, 2008
GREAT LAKES REGION WOMEN'S POWER RANKINGS Team Rankings Rank - School (Total) 1 - Michigan (67) 2 - Wisconsin (80) 3 - Michigan State (86) 4 - Notre Dame (156) 5 - Miami (189) 6 - Akron (221) 7 - Marquette (227) 8 - Indiana (245) 9 - Purdue (256) 10 - Cincinnati (257) 11 - Ohio (310) 12 - BOWLING GREEN (317) 13 - Dayton (384) 14 - Kent State (424) 15 - Ohio State (486) 16 - IPFW (503) 17 - Central Michigan (528) 18 - Indiana State (536) 19 - Ball State (546) 20 - Western Michigan (549) 21 -... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Mailbag: Is Votto NL's top rookie? Oct 14, 2008
-- Greg S., Evansville, Ind. The Reds would still have to re-sign Affeldt, who is a free agent, first. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Santas to sign oath Oct 12, 2008
The Evansville Courier & Press says the oath includes a promise to create happiness, spread love and make dreams come to life in the tradition of St. Nick. It will be administered to every Kris Kringle attending the Celebrate Santa Convention in Gatlinburg, Tenn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Biofuel Plants Feel Pinch Of Bad Economy Oct 10, 2008
Lamoni, Iowa; Evansville, Wis. Greybull, Wyo. (CBS News)
Four weeks away Oct 10, 2008
Yesterday the Evansville native talked about his rehab process and the new leadership role he has for his final season as a Hoosier. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Schirmer named MVC Athlete of the Week Oct 8, 2008
The Evansville men defended its title at the Tennessee Tech Invitational in Cookeville, Tenn. while the Southern Illinois men took home top team honors at the Louisville Classic. (Siusalukis.com)
With funds tight, Long Thompson is on the road and off the air Oct 8, 2008
She has scheduled visits this week in Terre Haute, Lafayette, Jeffersonville, Evansville, East Chicago, Fort Wayne and Mishawaka to talk about aspects of the plan. Long Thompson said voters seem to like her message. (Indianapolis Star)
'Cats Face First Big Ten Road Test In No. 25 Penn State, Ohio State Oct 3, 2008
The Buckeyes' first win of the season came in their seventh contest, a 3-1 win over Evansville on Sept. 19. Lisa Collison leads the team in goals with four and points with 10. (Nusports.com)
McMillan tees off at regionals Oct 3, 2008
McMillan, a senior at K.V. is looking at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville but is unsure as the whether she'll look to continue her golf career at the collegiate level. Comments. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
NASA Glenn's 'Journey to Tomorrow' Traveling Exhibit Visits Evansville, Indiana Oct 3, 2008
Cleveland -- NASA's Glenn Research Center has scheduled outreach events in select cities along the Ohio River beginning with a stop in Evansville, Ind ... NASA's "Journey to Tomorrow" traveling exhibit housed in a 53-foot-long trailer will be on display at the Evansville Museum and will give visitors an interactive understanding of our nation's space program ... After Evansville, the Constellation exhibit will travel to Steubenville, Cincinnati and Marietta in Ohio. (NASA Watch)
Duke, Scruggs (254) Sep 25, 2008
The bride-elect is the daughter of Chad Duke of Allensville and Becky Willis of Evansville, Ind. She is the granddaughter of Leona and the late Benny Kellams of Evansville and Alton and Late Barbar Duke of Winter Haven, Fla ... Bethany is a 2008 graduate of Indiana Vocational Technical College and is presently employed by Brystol Mayers Pharmaceuticals of Evansville. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Jobs, economy dominate Round 2 of gubernatorial debates Sep 24, 2008
Long Thompson noted that since they debated one week ago, Indiana has lost more jobs, including earlier that day in Evansville, where a truck parts plant announced it was eliminating nearly 400 jobs. Her own sister-in-law, she said, learned that day she would lose her job. (Indianapolis Star)
Texas A&M next for Army Sep 22, 2008
" We will continue to work and continue to get better and get ready to play Texas Aan Brock said after the 22-3 loss to Akron. Army fans sure hope that's the case. By no means are Texas ATulane powerhouses. In fact, Army beat Tulane at Michie Stadium last season. But, with the way Army has been playing, Texas Anew head coach Mike Sherman, and Tulane, will enter as favorites. Tulane opened the season with a 20-6 loss to Alabama and a 28-24 to another Top 25 school, East Carolina, before beating... (ArmySports.com)
The Salukis sweep Indiana State for best season start in SIU history Sep 20, 2008
SIU is 5-58 against the Redbirds who swept Evansville tonight in their first MVC match of the season. Tomorrow night is "Pack the House Night" at Davies Gym, match time is set for 7 p.m.. (Siusalukis.com)
News Minute: Here is the latest Indiana news from The Associated Press Sep 20, 2008
Associated Press - September 20, 2008 4:34 AM ET. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The latest employment figures show Indiana gained 4,100 jobs last month. (FOX19.com, OH)
State hopes more voters vote early this November Sep 19, 2008
Early voting does not necessarily help one party over another, said Robert Dion, who teaches American politics at the University of Evansville. At the end of the day, the main idea should be making it easier for everybody to vote and let the chips fall,'' he said. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Fed: Louisville economy remains weak Sep 19, 2008
Fed: Louisville economy remains weak - Business First of Louisville. Members: Not Registered. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Ex-Illini player Smith gets 18 months of probation Sep 18, 2008
As part of the agreement worked out between Smith's attorney and prosecutors, the 21-year-old Peoria native will move to Evansville, Ind. and work in a local grocery store while he prepares to enroll at Southern Indiana for spring classes. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Schirmer, Hoelscher named MVC Runners of the Week Sep 17, 2008
Evansville will compete at the Earl Jacoby Memorial in Huntsville, Ala. This week's State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Runners of the Week are and of Southern Illinois. (Siusalukis.com)
Hospital would consider abortion doctor Sep 14, 2008
Last month, commissioners in Vanderburgh County, which includes Evansville, became the first in Indiana to pass an abortion-related ordinance regarding hospital privileges. Its ordinance requires a physician performing an abortion there to have admitting privileges at a hospital in Vanderburgh or an adjacent county. (Journal and Courier)
Guard still seeking ex-soldiers about toxic risk Sep 14, 2008
LOADING Sep 14, 2008 - 04:05:23 CDT EVANSVILLE, Ind ... Indiana Adjutant Gen. R. Martin Umbarger said the Guard is working to contact all 139 soldiers with the 1/152nd Infantry based out of Jasper and Tell City, and their larger battalion of 660 soldiers, the Evansville Courier reported Saturday ... The Guard in August hosted town meetings in Evansville, Jasper, Terre Haute and elsewhere to get the word out and set up a hot line - 800-237-2850, ext. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
16 Public Charter Schools in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania Honored With National Blue Ribbon Award Sep 13, 2008
"We're delighted to see so many charters among those awarded the Blue Ribbon distinction and we offer our most heartfelt congratulations to them for this honor." The 16 public charter schools earning the 2008 Blue Ribbon Award (by state) are: Arizona The Academy of Math and Science, Tucson Benjamin Franklin West Elementary School, Mesa Masada Charter School, Centennial Park Tempe Preparatory Academy, Tempe Arkansas KIPP Delta College, Helena California Elise P. Buckingham Charter Magnet High... (PR Newswire)
Weekly Wrap: Hoosiers make a move Sep 12, 2008
Evansville double dipped this week with two very impressive commitments. of Batesville (Ind. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Notre Dame Announces 2008-09 Women's Basketball Schedule Sep 11, 2008
Junior guards Ashley Barlow (left) and Melissa Lechlitner (right) will anchor a veteran Notre Dame backcourt as they face a rugged 2008-09 schedule that was announced Monday afternoon. Irish to face one of the most demanding dockets in program history, with six NCAA Sweet 16 qualifiers on the horizon. (Und.com)
Recreation of Lincoln's river trip begins Sep 10, 2008
McCoy tells the Evansville Courier that the trip will be "a month of excitement.". Comments. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
