Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
United Way of Posey County posted on Facebook that today is a Give-Back-Day for United Way of Posey County at Zaps Tavern. No coupon is needed, just enjoy lunch, dinner, or purchase gift cards. They say 20% of all sales (minus alcohol) will be donated back.
The annual Candy Cane Market at North Elementary is coming up on December 10th from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. It is an annual craft and vendor fair. There will be crafts, boutique clothing, and more. Random Fill-Ups will be serving breakfast and lunch as well. Admission is 3 dollars for adults. They are still accepting vendors and if you are interested, you can email kfisher@northposey.k12.in.us for an application.
High School Football Semi-State is this Friday, and the Mater Dei Wildcats will play for a trip to the State Finals against Linton-Stockton at 6:30 PM. With both Mt. Vernon and North Posey eliminated from postseason play and many Posey County people having some ties to Mater Dei though family and friends, last week we carried the Mater Dei Regional victory at Triton Central on 106.7 FM WMVI. We will have Mater Dei Football on the radio once again this Friday night, as they play host to 13-0 Linton-Stockton at The Bowl in Evansville. Kickoff is set for 6:30 PM. Lance Wilkerson will bring you all the action again over the radio on 106.7 FM WMVI, or online at poseycountyradio.com.
Evansville’s City Council approved a several million-dollar bond for the Parks Department at yesterday’s meeting. The bond would cover the cost of several projects and equipment needs for the community’s parks. The creation of a pickleball court at Wesselmen Woods was one of the major projects discussed. The plan written proposes to have 24 pickleball courts located in an unused space next to the tennis courts. A few community members were upset by this plan, stating it would affect the current wildlife and nature preservation. Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer says he is working to ensure the placement of the pickleball courts will be a positive change for the community. The city council approved the bond for all the projects presented. Final designs and construction plans for the pickleball courts should be finished by the end of the year.
An Indianapolis-area developer is working to turn a historic building near downtown Evansville into affordable apartments. Officials with Anderson Partners Development LLC. say they plan to turn the former Karges Furniture factory into approximately 150 affordable apartments. The former furniture factory is located at the corner of West Maryland Street and North Seventh Avenue, just northwest of the city's downtown. AP Development says the $30 million project is expected to be open to tenants in late 2023.
Sports Tonight:
- Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball plays at Reitz. JV tips at 5:30 PM and the Varsity will follow around 7:00 PM. The Wildcats are 1-2 on the season.
- USI Women's Basketball had a game this morning at 11:00 AM at Northern Illinois and lost, 61-53. It's the first loss of the year for USI as they are now 2-1. Former Gibson Southern standout, Meredith Raley scored 15 points for the Screaming Eagles. USI is home on Saturday against Bowling Green St at 1:00 PM.
- University of Evansville Volleyball plays their final regular season match tonight. They are home on campus at Meeks Family Fieldhouse against Indiana State at 6:00 PM. The Purple Aces are 13-18 and 10-7 in the MVC.
- In Men's College Basketball this evening, Louisville (0-2) is home against Appalachian State at 5:00 PM. #4 UK (2-0) takes on Michigan State in Indianapolis at 6:00 PM. WKU (2-0) welcomes Indianapolis at 7:00 PM. Later on this evening at 7:30 PM, Purdue (2-0) battles Marquette at home.
Local News: Thursday May 16th 2024