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Today through Sunday is the 35th Annual Keck-Gonnerman Antique Machinery and Car Show at the Posey County Fairgrounds. Admission is free and there will be food vendors, a flea market, and numerous activities and events. The 2025 features are Keck-Gonnerman Tractors, Steam Engines, and Separators. For general information you can contact Alan Brenner at 812-457-2811.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced a road closure for State Road 66 in Posey County. Officials say beginning on or around Monday August 4th, crews will close State Road 66 near Parkers Settlement. This closure will occur between Juanita Drive in Blairsville and State Road 65. This closure will allow for multiple pipe replacement projects along the roadway. Work is anticipated to take a week to complete, depending on the weather. INDOT says the official detour for this project is State Road 65 to State Road 68 to State Road 165. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones.
The MSD of Mt. Vernon is encouraging parents of students in grades 1-12 to enter their Mt. Vernon student in the Give4Good Innovative Scholarship Program for a chance to win a $50,000 scholarship. How it works is each week, 4 Good Community will deliver enough supplies to your school for each participating student to receive one item. The challenge is to make a measurable social impact with one random product you receive. You will log the weekly donations in the Give 4 Good log nook, given to each participating student. This scholarship will run from the beginning of the school year to the last week of school. At the end of the school year, students will write a summary about their experience and what they are taking away from the program that will be applicable to their future. One student will receive a $50,000 scholarship for their dedication to giving. You can visit the MSD of Mt. Vernon Facebook page for the link to register.
Yesterday was the trade deadline in Major League Baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals with their 55-55 record decided to be sellers at the deadline. On Wednesday, they traded Closer Ryan Helsley to the New York Mets for three prospects. Wednesday night, St. Louis traded Relief Pitcher Steven Matz to the Boston Red Sox for their #24 prospect Blaze Jordan who is a first baseman and a third baseman. Then on Thursday, the Cardinals shipped Relief Pitcher Phil Maton to the Texas Rangers for a pair of pitching prospects.
The Chicago Cubs who are battling for first place in the National League Central with a record of 63-45 were buyers at this year’s deadline. They acquired Pitcher Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals, Relief Pitcher Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles, Infielder/Outfielder Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins, and Relief Pitcher Taylor Rogers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Cincinnati Reds are still in the hunt for a Wild Card spot in the National League and they acquired Infielder/Outfielder Miguel Andujar from the Oakland Athletics, Pitcher Zack Littell from the Tampa Bay Rays, and third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
In game action from Major League Baseball on Thursday…the St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed an off day as they start a 3-game series at the San Diego Padres tonight at 8:40 PM.
The Chicago Cubs also did not have a game yesterday and they begin a 3-game set at home with the Baltimore Orioles this afternoon at 1:20 PM.
The Cincinnati Reds lost their series opener last night at home against the Atlanta Braves, 12-11 in 10 innings. The Reds sit at 57-53 on the year. Game two of the series is today at 11:40 AM.