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News:
The Posey County Area Plan Commission voted Monday night at a meeting to approve the plan for a new Tenaska solar farm. The vote was five to three in support of the plan moving forward. It is expected to bring 291 jobs for construction and 13 full-time jobs. Officials say now, they just have to get permits from DNR, and construction can start by mid-2023. Many residents have voiced their concern and a group of residents filed a lawsuit against the Posey County Area Plan Commission, Posey County Board of Commissioners, and Posey Solar, LLC. The group claims they didn't act in the best interest of residents when voting on a solar ordinance that would allow the project to move forward. The suit is still pending. Officials anticipate the project will add around $40 million to their tax revenue annually.
College classes begin next week for both USI and UE students Today was the first day for students to move in at USI. New students started the move-in today and other move-ins will take place the rest of the week depending on their class. USI students begin class this coming Monday. UE Freshmen will be moving in tomorrow with students starting class next Wednesday.
United Fidelity Bank's 13th annual Community Day is coming up this Saturday, August 20th. The event will take place at the Mt. Vernon Banking Center which is located at 500 East Fourth Street in Mt. Vernon from 10 AM to 1 PM. You can stop by and enjoy free hotdogs, popcorn, snow cones, and drinks. They will also have drawings for IU Football tickets, Brew Fest tickets, Western Hills Country Club golf passes, plus various other great prizes. Inflatable games will be set up for the kids to enjoy. In addition, Musician Nick Smith and the Mt. Vernon High School Cheerleaders and Pep Bank will be on hand to provide additional entertainment. More than 30 local civic and community organizations will be available. Community Day is free of charge, including food and refreshments courtesy of United Fidelity Bank and McKim's IGA.
Sports:
- Mt. Vernon Volleyball travels to Wood Memorial tonight. The JV match starts at 6:00 PM with the Varsity match to follow around 7:30 PM.
- North Posey Boys Tennis plays at Pike Central today at 4:30 PM.
- University of Evansville Volleyball was picked to finish 2nd in the Preseason Missouri Valley Conference Coaches Poll. Their highest preseason ranking in program history.
- USI Volleyball was picked to finish 8th in the Preseason Ohio Valley Conference Coaches Poll.
Local News: Thursday May 16th 2024