Afternoon News: Monday April 24th 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News: 

Posey County Royalty Pageants posted on Facebook that the registration has opened for the 2023 Posey County Princess, Duchess, Miss Teen, and Miss Posey County pageants. For the registration link, calendar of events, additional information, and any other questions, you can visit the Posey County Royalty Pageants Facebook page.

Posey County Soil and Water posted on Facebook that they are looking for a Full-Time District Coordinator for the Posey County Soil and Water Conservation District. This multifaceted position provides administration and office management according to Indiana District Law. The position is housed in Mt. Vernon. For more information, you can visit the Posey County Soil and Water Facebook page.

Crumbl Cookies is hoping to satisfy cookie lovers on Evansville’s westside now. After spreading rapidly across the United States, the bakery is setting its sights on a second Tri-State location. According to a recently filed business application, Crumbl Cookies is planning on expanding their business near USI’s campus. Once opened, you’ll be able to buy cookies at the new location on 5435 Pearl Drive near the Buffalo Wild Wings. Crumbl made their Evansville debut two years ago on Burkhardt Avenue. As of now, there is no expected date for when the westside location will open.

Holiday World held a ribbon cutting for their Compass Commons Employee Housing today. Officials say it will house 136 team members. Park officials say employees must be 18 years old and live more than 50 miles away from the park to qualify. Many students around the country have been interested in working at the park, but couldn’t due to a lack of housing.

Indiana State Police say they received hundreds of pounds of drugs in Evansville as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe and responsible way to dispose of prescription drugs while educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. ISP says the Evansville location received around 600 lbs of prescription drugs on Saturday. 

Many celebrated Earth Day at the Mesker Park Zoo during its “Party for the Planet” on Saturday. People were invited to come out and enjoy the animals, get some free gear, and celebrate the planet. There was also a recycled art contest. The party didn’t stop in Evansville though as zoo officials say they were one of 102 zoos to celebrate the “Party for the Planet” on Saturday, making it the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America.

Sports:

• North Posey Baseball (8-6) is at home against Evansville Christian at 5:00 PM.

• North Posey Softball (11-0) plays host to Heritage Hills at 5:00 PM.

• Mt. Vernon Softball (9-5) is on the road to battle Carmi at 5:00 PM.

• The St. Louis Cardinals (9-13) start a 4-game series at the San Francisco Giants at 8:45 PM.

• The Cincinnati Reds (7-15) begin a home series against the Rangers at 5:40 PM.

• The Chicago White Sox (7-15) head to Toronto to face the Blue Jays at 6:07 PM.