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Purdue Announces a Football Class of 23

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell announced a class of 23 student-athletes Wednesday to play for the Boilermakers.

The class is comprised of five defensive linemen, three offensive linemen, three wide receivers, three cornerbacks, three safeties, two athletes, a running back, a quarterback, a kicker and a linebacker.

The group hails from 16 different states, with four from Florida; two each from Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana and Texas; and one each from Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota.

The class features three early enrollees.

Name Position Height Weight Hometown Previous School
Jackson Anthrop WR 5’11 180 West Lafayette, Ind. Central Catholic High School
Alex Criddle NT 6’4 311 Broken Arrow, Okla. Thomas Edison Prepatory Academy
JD Dellinger K 6’2 175 Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Country Day School
Semisi Fakasiieki LB 6’3 230 Compton, Calif. Dominguez High School
Javonte Ferguson ATH 5’7 160 Jacksonville, Fla. Oakleaf High School
Benaiah Franklin WR 6’1 206 Marietta, Ga. Wheeler High School
Tanner Hawthorne OT 6’6 275 Glendale, Ariz. Centennial High School
Josh Hayes CB 6’0 184 Indianapolis, Ind. Pike High School
Grant Hermanns OT 6’7 260 Albuquerque, N.M. Rio Rancho High School
Terrance Landers WR 6’4 170 Dayton, Ohio Paul L. Dunbar High School
Brian Lankford-Johnson RB 6’0 195 St. Paul, Minn. St. Paul North HS (MN) or Palm Bay HS (FL)
Navon Mosley SAF 6’0 180 West Bloomfield, Mich. West Bloomfield High School
Jalen Neal OT 6’8 315 Tempe, Ariz. Scottsdale Community College
Lorenzo Neal NT 6’2 305 Houston, Texas Saint Thomas High School
CJ Parker SAF 6’2 205 Menifee, Calif. Mt. San Jacinto College
Brandon Shuman CB 5’11 185 Miami, Fla. Gulliver Prep School
Rob Simmons DE 6’6 215 Philadelphia, Pa. Valley Forge Military Academy
Simeon Smiley SAF 6’0 195 Pensacola, Fla. Catholic High School
Jared Sparks QB 6’1 200 Geismar, La. Dutchtown High School
Anthony Watts NT 6’4 290 Houston, Texas Jack Yates High School
Signed in December
Kamal Hardy CB 6’1 180 Pembroke Pines, Fla. Monroe CC
Austin Larkin DE 6’3 250 University City, Md. City College of San Francisco
Jack Wegher ATH 5’11 200 Dakota Dunes, S.D. IMG Academy

 

INDIANA ADDS 21 ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana head football coach Kevin Wilson announced on Wednesday the signing of 21 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to play for the Hoosiers in 2016.

IU signed 12 offensive players, seven defensive players and two athletes. The Hoosiers added four offensive linemen, two quarterbacks, two running backs, two tight ends and two wide receivers on offense, and five defensive backs and two defensive linemen on defense.

The class features players from nine different states, including six from Ohio, four from Florida, three from Texas, two from Indiana, two from Georgia, one from Illinois, one from Maryland, one from Mississippi and one from New York.

Quarterback Richard Lagow (Plano, Texas/Plano H.S./Cisco (Texas) C.C.) and defensive back Jayme Thompson (Toledo, Ohio/Central Catholic H.S./Iowa Western C.C.) enrolled in classes this semester and will participate in spring practice.

“We are very pleased with this class,” Wilson said. “The coaches did a great job building relationships. There is a lot of trust and communication that goes into recruiting, and we did some good work. Over the last couple of years, the majority of our classes featured players on the defensive side of the ball. We are counting on those players – Jonathan Crawford, Leon Thornton III, Andre Brown, Jr., Tegray Scales, Jacob Robinson and Robert McCray III – to contribute big time next year. You are always recruiting a year or two ahead, and this year was a little more offensive oriented. There are some great defensive players in this class, very good defensive backs, an active defensive end in Allen Stallings IV, and an active guy up front in Jerome Johnson. But the bulk of this class was offensive line and skill guys. As we move on down the line, we expect them to be ready to step up and play for us.”

2016 Indiana Football Signees
Signee HighlightsSplash_Page Pos Ht Wt Hometown (School)
Marcelino Ball Watch DB 6-0 200 Roswell, Ga. (Roswell H.S.)
Phil Benker Watch WR 6-2 195 Jacksonville, Fla. (Sandalwood H.S.)
Shaun Bonner Watch TE 6-3 250 Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County H.S.)
Khalil Bryant Watch DB 5-10 200 Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast H.S.)
Coy Cronk Watch OL 6-5 278 Lafayette, Ind. (Lafayette Central Catholic H.S.)
Brandon Drayton Watch DB 6-2 170 Largo, Fla. (Largo H.S.)
Kiante Enis Watch RB 6-2 205 Saratoga, Ind. (Winchester Community H.S.)
Cole Gest Watch RB 5-8 197 Lyndhurst, Ohio (St. Edward H.S.)
Jerome Johnson Watch DL 6-3 295 Bassfield, Miss. (Bassfield H.S.)
Richard Lagow Watch QB 6-6 240 Plano, Texas (Plano H.S./Cisco (Texas) C.C.)
Taysir Mack Watch WR 6-2 190 Brooklyn, N.Y. (Grand Street Campus H.S.)
Jonah Morris Watch ATH 6-4 200 Akron, Ohio (Archbishop Hoban H.S.)
Tyler Natee Watch ATH 6-0 260 Euless, Texas (Trinity H.S.)
Mackenzie Nworah Watch OL 6-4 305 Houston, Texas (Manvel H.S.)
Peyton Ramsey Watch QB 6-2 190 Cincinnati, Ohio (Elder H.S.)
A’Shon Riggins Watch DB 6-0 162 Hamilton, Ohio (Hamilton H.S.)
Ryan Smith Watch OL 6-5 280 Loveland, Ohio (Moeller H.S.)
Allen Stallings IV Watch DL 6-2 230 Maywood, Ill. (Oak Park and River Forest H.S.)
Grayson Stover Watch OL 6-6 295 Spring Hill, Fla. (Hudson H.S.)
Ian Thomas Watch TE 6-5 225 Baltimore, Md. (Digital Harbor H.S./Nassau (N.Y.) C.C.)
Jayme Thompson Watch DB 6-2 195 Toledo, Ohio (Central Catholic H.S./Iowa Western C.C.)

IFB recognizes Young Farmer programs

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More than 500 young farmers and ranchers traveled to Indianapolis this past weekend for the annual Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Leadership Conference.

Jasper County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer program was recognized with the Outstanding County Award for the top program in the state. The Young Farmer committee chairman and a guest will receive an expenses-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference in Kansas City, Mo., in mid-February. Spencer and Tipton counties were runners-up.

Morgan County was recognized as the most improved Young Farmer Program.  This is based on a comparison of activities of the past three years and how the activities and programs have improved in that county young farmer program.

Dubois, Warrick and Wayne counties received the Awakening Award. The Awakening Award was started in 1998 as a part of the outstanding county program to recognize county Young Farmer programs that are new or have not applied for the contest in the last three years.

Three counties were recognized for their contributions to the Feeding America program. Henry County donated the most money, collecting $12,003. Morgan County was the top county in pounds of food donated. The county donated 150 pounds of food during the program year. Most hours donated went to Tipton County. Young farmers there offered 500 hours of their time.

Conference attendees also raised money for charities. Through Canstruction, a contest where young farmers built structures from canned goods, 5,000 cans of food and $1,500 were donated to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. A live auction on Saturday evening brought in $1,560 for Gleaners and $910 for Bread of Life Ministry in Lynnville. The silent auction held during the event raised $2,363 for Gleaners.

Winners of the state’s two collegiate Farm Bureau chapters’ Discussion Meets were also recognized. Vincennes University Discussion Meet winner Ashia George, Knox County, and Purdue University Discussion Meet winner Sarah Correll, Miami County, will compete at the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference against other collegiate winners from around the country.

Young farmers who recently competed at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Orlando received recognition as well.

  • Jake Smoker, LaPorte County, competed in the AFBF Discussion Meet.
  • Jacob and Jennifer Walker, DeKalb County, competed in the Achievement Award, which recognizes young farmers whose farm management techniques and commitment to their communities set a positive example for everyone involved in production agriculture.
  • Mike and Sarah Hertsel, Elkhart County, competed in the Excellence in Agriculture Award, which recognizes young farmers who do not receive the majority of their income from an agricultural operation that they own.
Most Improved
Members of the Morgan County Farm Bureau Young Farmers
Awakening Award
Awakening Award: Clark Jordan, Wayne County; Sam Ebenkamp, Dubois County; Mike Holman, Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee chairman and Jordan Donner, Warrick County.
Feeding America
Feeding America Award – Patrick Maxwell, Morgan County; Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee chairman; Brian Riedie, Henry County and Kristina Cline, Tipton County.
Outstanding County Runners Up
Outstanding County runners up: Kristina Cline, Tipton County; Mike Holman, Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee chairman and Jonathan Spaetti, Spencer County.
Outstanding County
Outstanding County – Darin Gudeman, Jasper County, with Mike Holman, Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee chairman.

For more information on programs and conferences sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau, visit  www.infb.org or call 1-800-FARM-BUR (327-6287).

Jimmy Buffett and Huey Lewis Teaming Up For June 23 Indy Show

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The wait is over. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, together with special guest Huey Lewis & the News, will perform at Klipsch Music Center for one night only, Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00 pm, as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “I Don’t Know’” Tour 2016.

Local Parrotheads won’t want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome back Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band to Indianapolis,” said Andrew Newport, General Manager of Klipsch Music Center.  “Summer doesn’t get into full swing until

Jimmy Buffett comes to town and with special guest Huey Lewis & the News this is the must see concert of the summer.  We can’t wait to see all of the Parrotheads return and fill our parking lot and venue with their awesome outfits and decorations. Do not miss out on this party!”

Parrotheads have already given the “Fins Up” for the first ever floating Margaritaville Restaurant and 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar aboard the all new Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Escape. It’s based in Miami and sails the Caribbean Sea.

Meanwhile, back on land, the idea of turning Margaritaville into a musical has been percolating for quite a while but now it’s gearing up to make its debut in the near future. It will feature the music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, from an original story.  Get your shaker of salt ready!  Stay tuned for more….

  • Thursday, June 23rd
  • Klipsch Music Center
  • Tickets On Sale Friday, February 12th at 10am
  • Eight ticket limit per customer.

Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets,

Charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Ticket prices subject to applicable fees.

James “Jim” L. Downing, 89

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James “Jim” L. Downing, 89, of Orleans, passed away at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford, IN

James was born in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, the son of Virgil L. and Mabel I. (Sloderbeck) Downing.

James and Donna M. Bockmier were married on June 6, 1948 in the Van Buren United Methodist Church.

He was a member of the Van Buren United Methodist Church and a resident of Van Buren, IN until 2002. He has worshiped with the congregations of the Orleans Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Orleans United Methodist Church since moving to Orleans, IN.

James was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, having served with the 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion till it was disbanded, then with other units in the European Theatre. He was a member of the

American Legion Brown-Doyal Post 368 and a member of the Orleans American Legion Warren Brock Post 69.

He is a member of UAW Local 977, having retired on September 1991 after 35 years of service as a die-maker at the G.M. Corp. CPC Group Plant in Marion, IN. He was previously employed by the Lynch Corp. and Daly Bros. Shoe Co.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 67 years; one daughter, Beth A. Hall (Frank) of Orleans; one son; James M. Downing (Susan) of Orleans; five grandchildren and spouses and eleven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Margaret Maxine McMillan and Mary Evelyn Mathias.

The funeral will be on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Williams officiating with military rites conducted by the Orleans American Legion Post 69.

Friends are invited to visitation at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 until service time.

The graveside service will be on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:30 AM at Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, IN.

Preferred memorials may be made to any church listed above, Rick Magill Memorial Clothe a Child Fund or the donor’s favorite charity.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net

Agnes Leo (Lloyd) Summers, age 98

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Agnes Leo (Lloyd) Summers, age 98 of Salem, passed away Wednesday February 3, 2016 at Salem Crossing. Born on

November 30, 1917 at her home in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Albert O. Lloyd and Mabel (Davis) Lloyd.

Agnes was a retired Secretary for Link Handle Company in Salem. She was member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and a

baptized devoted Christian. She was a 68 year member of the Highland Homemakers Club and a member of the Order of

Eastern Star. In her younger years she was active as a 4-H leader, youth group leader and member of the church choir. She

loved travelling, cooking, birds, flowers, and playing cards. She graduated from Salem High School in the Class of 1936.

Survivors include: daughter, Ramona A. Collins of Salem; son, Steven R. Summers & Barbara (Mosier) of Salem;

grandchildren, Barbara A. (Collins) Stephens of Scottsburg, Mark Collins of Salem, Seth J. Summers of Charlestown, Nash

Summers of Charlestown; great grandchildren, Marissa Collins, William Collins, Khloe Summers and Deacon Summers.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem. Viewing will be from 4-8 PM

Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Online expressions: www.hughestaylor.net

House passes bill returning $550M to local communities

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State Rep. Steve Davisson (R-Salem) recently voted in support of a House plan that would return $550 million to local governments.

House Bill 1110 would immediately infuse $440 million into local government budgets free of restrictions. If enacted, the following counties would receive one-time payments in the following amounts:

  • Washington County would receive about $1.8 million;
  • Orange County would receive about $451 thousand;
  • Lawrence County would receive about $2 million;
  • Jackson County would receive about $2.6 million;
  • Clark County would receive about $10.6 million; and
  • Harrison County would receive about $768,000.

The bill would also reduce the threshold for supplemental distributions from 50 to 15 percent, allowing local governments to receive an additional $110 million over the next four years.

Davisson said these funds could be used by local governments to provide much-needed services, like local infrastructure or public safety.

“Local governments can best determine where to invest money in their communities to address specific issues or pay for projects that affect their residents,” Davisson said.

These funds were collected from the Local Option Income Tax Revenue held in reserve by the state in trust accounts for each county. Davisson said the bill does not raise taxes or create new debt since the funds already exist in trust accounts.

Davisson said that he will closely monitor any changes to House Bill 1110 in the Senate.

 

Jetta L. Hudgens, 54

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Mrs. Jetta L. Hudgens  age 54 of Pekin passed away Tuesday, February 2 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Hudgens was born February 20, 1961 in Salem the daughter of Ray Sherman and Audrey Davidson Bruck.  She had babysat for many kids and was a homemaker.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Jetta was preceded in death by her husband:  Marvin Lee Gorman in 1999.  She married Carl Hudgens on August 12, 2000.   She was also preceded in death by a brother:  Roger Bruck and her parents.

She is survived by her husband:  Carl Hudgens of Pekin, two step-sons:  Jeff Hudgens and Frankie Hudgens both of Salem, a half brother:  Ronnie Bruck of Scottsburg, and three nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Franklin Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM and Friday from 9AM-time of service.

27-Year-Old Huntingburg Man Shot By Police Still In Serious Condition

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Names of those involved in the officer involved shooting Tuesday afternoon have been released.

At 2:00 P.M. Tuesday afternoon, the Huntingburg Police Department received a message through social media from Zachary Tyler Peek, 27, Huntingburg, requesting that they meet at League Stadium on the south side of town.

Concerned by the nature of the message, and knowing that the Department had been to recent calls for service with Peek, the responding officer requested that a supervisor go with him to meet Peek.

After arriving in a parking lot on the east side of League Stadium, Officers Tyler Stivers, Tim Mullens, and Christian Gogel found Peek standing in the middle of the parking lot, holding what appeared to be a revolver.

Multiple commands were given by officers for Peek to place the weapon on the ground, to which he refused to do. Peek then raised the gun, pointing it directly at Stivers.

Stivers and Gogel fired on Peek, striking him multiple times.

Officers immediately requested emergency medical services to tend to Peek. He was transported to Memorial Hospital in Jasper and was transferred to St. Mary’s in Evansville, where he remains in serious condition. Officers on scene were unharmed.

This incident remains under investigation by the Indiana State Police.

BATS MANAGER DELINO DeSHIELDS TO ADDRESS MEDIA ON FEBRUARY 10

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Louisville Bats second-year manager Delino DeShields will address the media at Louisville Slugger Field onWednesday, February 10 at 12 p.m. The press conference will be on the ballpark’s suite level in the lounge area and lunch will be provided. Joining DeShields will be Cincinnati Reds Director of Player Development Jeff Graupe.

DeShields, 47, became the Bats’ third manager in four seasons when he joined the club for the 2015 campaign. Louisville finished third in the International League West at 64-80 in DeShields’ first season. The 2016 season will be his eighth overall in the Cincinnati Reds’ organization and seventh as a manager. DeShields has also managed at Double-A Pensacola (2013-2014), Class A Dayton (2011-2012) and Rookie Billings (2010). He began his tenure with the Reds as Billings’ hitting coach in 2009.

DeShields was the 12th overall draft pick by the Montreal Expos in the 1987 June draft out of Seaford High School in Seaford, Del. He made his Major League debut in 1990 and went on to play in 1,615 games with the Expos, Dodgers, Cardinals, Orioles and Cubs through 2002, mostly at second base. He finished his big league career with a .268 batting average and his 463 career stolen bases currently rank him 50th all-time.

Graupe is in his 11th season with the organization and has served in his current role since November 1, 2012. He began his front office career in 2006 as a Baseball Operations Assistant, primarily overseeing the Major League advance scouting reports and video operations for three seasons. He was shifted into the Player Development department in 2010 and was named Assistant Director of Player Development in 2011.

The 2016 season will mark both the Bats’ 17th season at Louisville Slugger Field and their 17th season as the top affiliate of the National League’s Cincinnati Reds. The Bats open their 2016 schedule with a seven-game road trip beginning April 7 before Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field on Thursday, April 14 vs. Toledo at 7:05 p.m.

The Bats have averaged 8,827 fans per game at Louisville Slugger Field since its opening in 2000 and have totaled over 9.9 million fans through 16 seasons.

The entire 2016 Bats schedule, including updated promotions and special events, can be found at batsbaseball.com. 

Single-game tickets go on sale March 1 and may be purchased online, by calling 1-855-228-8497 or by visiting the Louisville Slugger Field box office.

Full and partial season tickets, along with group outings and suite rentals are available by calling the Bats front office at 502-212-2287.

 

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