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A Newburgh man will spend more than a decade behind bars after admitting to stalking and threatening his ex-girlfriend in Posey County. 37-year-old Justin Kyle Eoff was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of stalking, invasion of privacy, and intimidation. According to the Posey County Prosecutor’s Office, Eoff admitted to committing the crimes while under a court-ordered no-contact order. Investigators say Eoff repeatedly harassed and threatened the victim. Court records show he sent messages containing photographs of homes belonging to the victim and her family, claimed he had placed tracking devices on her vehicle, and made repeated threats of violence. Law enforcement officials say GPS data collected during the investigation confirmed Eoff had traveled to the area of the victim’s home, violating the no-contact order. Eoff will serve his sentence with the Indiana Department of Correction.
School board races across Indiana will look different this election season. Under a new state law, candidates for local school boards can now run as Republicans or Democrats, ending the long-standing practice of exclusively nonpartisan races. Candidates still have the option to run without a party affiliation. The change has drawn criticism from some local leaders. Cheryl Schultz, chair of the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party, says school board positions should remain focused on education, not politics. Schultz says lawmakers have turned what should be a nonpartisan role into a partisan issue, adding that voters should focus on candidates' plans for public schools, teachers, and students rather than whether they have an "R" or "D" next to their name. In Vanderburgh County, the filing deadline for school board candidates is noon on Thursday, June 18. So far, only one candidate has filed with a political party affiliation.
More than 50 educators and business leaders came together yesterday to explore ways to strengthen work-based learning opportunities for students. The meeting was part of E-REP's Exchange Regional Conversation Series, which aims to connect schools and employers as Indiana rolls out a new high school diploma requirement that includes workplace experience. A panel of experts discussed several challenges facing these programs, including student transportation, effective workplace learning strategies, and funding. E-REP Chief Workforce and Education Officer Kara Yates says collaboration between education and industry is critical as employers face workforce shortages and a growing skills gap. Yates says bringing both groups to the table helps identify the region’s workforce needs and develop solutions that make the area a better place to live and work. The Exchange Regional Conversation Series is held quarterly. Businesses interested in participating in future discussions are encouraged to contact E-REP directly.
The America 250 Lantern is coming to Poseyville Carnegie Public Library next Monday. It’s a replica of the historic lantern that commemorates Paul Revere’s famous ride and the events that helped shape our nation’s history. This special lantern is traveling across all 92 Indiana counties as part of the America 250 Indiana celebration, honoring the spirit of liberty, patriotism, and community. The event is free and all ages are welcome. It’s from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM next Monday, June 22nd at Poseyville Carnegie Public Library.
One of the Tri-State's longest-running summer traditions returns this week as the annual Haubstadt Sommerfest gets underway tomorrow. Festival organizers say the three-day event will feature food, rides, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, drawing visitors from across the region. The festivities begin Thursday evening with the opening of rides, food booths, and the popular Bierstube, followed by live music from Lindsey Williams. Activities continue Friday with rides, food, and another night of live entertainment featuring Happy New Month on the main stage. Saturday's schedule includes the annual Laufenfest 5K and Lil' Dutch Run in the morning, followed by the traditional Sommerfest Parade at 1:00 PM. The festival wraps up Saturday night with more food, rides, and live music from That's What She Said. Organizers say Sommerfest remains a celebration of community, tradition, and entertainment for all ages.
Last night in Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals won the middle game of their 3-game series at home vs the San Diego Padres, 3-2. JJ Wetherholt had a 3-hit game and Andre Pallante pitched 7 innings, while allowing only 2 runs on 4 hits. Pallante struck out 6 and did not issue any walks in the win. The Cardinals have won the first two games of the series to improve to 40-31 on the season. They go for the 3-game sweep in St. Louis this afternoon at 1:15 PM.
The Chicago Cubs lost at home to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, 5-2. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 14th home run of the season in the loss. Chicago and Colorado have split the first two games of the series. The Cubs are 38-36 and conclude their 3-game set with the Rockies tonight at 7:05 PM.
In Cincinnati, the Reds took care of the New York Mets, 5-3. Sal Stewart cranked his 14th home run of the season and drove in 4 runs. Spencer Steer also belted his 11th home run of the year. The Reds are 35-37 on the year. They have won the first two games of the series and hope for a 3-game sweep of the Mets today at 11:40 AM.
The Chicago White Sox got thumped in the opening game of a 3-game series at the New York Yankees, 12-2. The White Sox are 38-33 overall and continue their series at the Yankees tonight at 6:05 PM.