Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Today is a Give-Back-Day for United Way of Posey County at Half Moon Saloon in Mt. Vernon. No coupon is needed. Just enjoy lunch, dinner, or purchase gift cards. 20% of all sales (minus alcohol) will be donated back.
Posey County United Way also posted on Facebook that today is a Giving Tuesday. They are currently at 50% of their overall campaign total. All funds raised are used to support local nonprofit partner agencies right here in Posey County. Whatever you’re able to give will have a meaningful impact to someone in the community. You can donate through their website at unitedwayposeycounty.org/donate, or mail your donation to 215 S Kimball Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620.
Coming up this Saturday in Mt. Vernon, United Fidelity Bank is having their 14th annual Pictures with Santa. The event will take place at the Mt. Vernon banking center located at 500 East Fourth Street from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Stop by and enjoy free pictures with Santa, refreshments, and crafts for the kids. Pictures with Santa is designed to help achieve the Bank’s mission while putting smiles on the faces of the children of Posey County. Pictures with Santa is free of charge including pictures, refreshments, and crafts courtesy of United Fidelity Bank.
Also coming up this Saturday at 5:00 PM, Poseyville will have their tree lighting at the Community Center. Mt. Vernon’s Christmas on Main Street will be Friday December 9th with a Christmas Parade and tree lighting.
North Posey’s 1st annual spirit of Christmas toy drive is still going in full force. Items can be donated through December 16th and dropped off at North Posey High School. They are looking for new unwrapped toys and they will be donated to Toys for Tots on behalf of the North Posey community. For more details you can call 812-673-4242.
Christmas in New Harmony kicks off this weekend with the Christmas Tree lighting at the New Harmony Inn on Friday at 5:30 PM. It is free for everyone to attend. Then on Saturday and Sunday there are all kinds of events throughout the day. Horse and Carriage rides will be available on Saturday and Sunday for $5. Vendors will also be on site Saturday from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Gymnasium and Community House #2.
The Poseyville Kiwanis Club is hosting Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 17th at the Poseyville Community Center from 8:00-11:00 AM. Children who are 3 and under are free. It’s $7 for kids ages 4-10 and $10 for those that are 11 and older. Price does include breakfast, hot chocolate bar, and other activities. Pre-sale tickets are available from any Poseyville Kiwanis Club Member.
Sports Tonight:
- Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball is at home taking on Princeton. The JV game tips at 5:30 PM with the Varsity to follow around 7:00 PM.
- North Posey Boys Basketball plays host to Boonville. The JV game is at 5:30 PM and the Varsity game will be around 7:00 PM.
- In Men's College Basketball tonight, #19 UK (4-2) welcomes Bellarmine at 6:00 PM. Louisville (0-6) is home taking on #22 Maryland at 6:00 PM. #19 Illinois (5-1) plays Syracuse at home at 6:30 PM.
Local News: Thursday May 16th 2024