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This morning at the courthouse in Mt. Vernon there was a meeting about an error with mail-in ballots. In a release from the Posey County Clerk’s Office, they said it was brought to the attention of the Election Board that there was an inadvertent error effecting a maximum of 107 mail-in ballots that were mailed without the bi-partisan initials on the back of the ballots. All the voters potentially effected have been identified and are being contacted. The Clerk’s Office says it is their goal that no voter is penalized due to this human error. They have been in consultation with the Indiana Election Division and steps are being taken to allow all of the voters potentially affected to perfect their ballots prior to the 6:00 PM Election Day deadline. Any official replacement ballots that are requested by the voter will replace their previous ballot.
Tonight, the North Posey Vikings Football team plays for a Class 2A Sectional 40 championship at 7:00 PM. The 9-2 Vikings will play at the 8-3 Mater Dei Wildcats at the Bowl in Evansville. We will have you covered on the radio with the broadcast starting at 6:45 PM. Jordan Fisher will have the call on 98.9 WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com.
There are several other sectional championship games across the tri-state tomorrow evening. In Class 5A Sectional 16 it’s North (6-4) at Castle (6-4) at 7:00 PM. Class 4A Sectional 24 features Memorial (8-3) traveling to Boonville (8-3) at 7:00 PM. In Class 3A Sectional 30, Pike Central (3-8) hits the road to play Owen Valley (10-0) at 7:00 PM. Finally in Class 1A Sectional 48, Tecumseh (10-0) plays at Providence (8-2) at 6:30 PM.
The University of Southern Indiana says it's launching a pilot program to expand beer sales at the Screaming Eagles Arena. A Thursday announcement from USI says that through the program, beer sales will be offered in public areas of the Screaming Eagles Arena on the USI campus for Men's and Women's Basketball games. Previously, alcohol was only available for purchase to select small groups of people in box suites and in the Varsity Club Room. USI says the decision is a move aimed at enhancing the fan experience at games. The sale of beer will begin at the home opening weekend Division I games on Friday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 13, in the Screaming Eagle Arena. USI Director of Athletics Jon Mark Hall says the first couple of games will be a pilot for beer sales, but the hope is they can continue with it and even expand on in the future. During the pilot, USI says offerings will include Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Busch Light in cans.
Christmas season is almost here, and Posey County EMS is starting their Christmas Giving Tree. Posey County EMS posted on social media that as of yesterday through December 1st, they will be collecting specific items to donate to all local nursing home residents and hopefully bring a little joy and comfort. Right now, they are seeking 77 new blankets, 52 full sized shampoos, body soaps, and lotions for personal hygiene kits. If you would like to participate, items can be dropped off at 305 Mill St in Mt. Vernon between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. There is a Christmas box in the lobby to place your items. They will be updating the community on Facebook to let you know where there are with their goals.
Bridges of Hope Fair Trade Christmas Sale is this Saturday, November 5th at the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Wesley Hall. It starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM. Lunch will be served on Saturday as well. Bridges of Hope is a Fair Trade Mission Store located at First United Methodist Church at 601 North Main Street in Mt. Vernon. They sell Nativities, ornaments, baskets, jewelry, scarves, handcrafted home décor, coffee, tea, chocolate, toys, games, instruments, and more.
St. Matthew’s says they are having a Rummage Sale this Saturday, November 5th from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM. It will take place at St. Matthew School which is located at 401 Mulberry Street in Mt. Vernon.
Coming up this Sunday, November 6th is the St. Phillips Holiday Craft Fair and Food Drive. It will take place from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Sunday at the St. Philip School Gym, which is located at 3420 Saint Phillip Road. This year in addition to supporting local small businesses and St. Phillip School, they want to help support a cause. As an incentive to participate, all shoppers who donate a non-perishable food item will receive $1 off their admission fee. Donations will be taken to the Tri-State Food Bank. Admission on Sunday is $3, or just $2 with a donation of non-perishable food.
Local Sports Tonight:
- University of Evansville Volleyball travels to Missouri State at 6:00 PM. The Purple Aces are 10-17 and 7-6 in the MVC.
- USI Volleyball is home on campus taking on Tennessee State at 6:00 PM. The Screaming Eagles are 1-23 and 1-12 in the OVC.
- The Indiana Pacers return home after a 5-game road to battle the Miami Heat at 6:00 PM. The Pacers are 3-5 on the season.
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