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The Posey County Community Foundation has announced that there will be scholarship awards available once again this year through the Community Scholarship Program which is made possible by donors. Students may apply for one or more scholarships as long as they meet the particular requirements. Details and applications for all available scholarships can be found on the website, poseycountycf.org and then clicking on the purple scholarships button on the right hand side of the page. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is Friday February 2nd.
The MSD of Mount Vernon has announced a ribbon cutting for their new Athletic Practice Facility at Mount Vernon High School. The ribbon cutting will take place on Friday January 12th at noon. The public is invited to attend. The new practice facility contains something for all sports, has a 120ft by 120 ft turf floor and 40 ft ceilings and a second floor warm up area so that the facility can be shared by multiple teams.
According to their social media page, Your Way Cafe will be closing its doors for the final time tomorrow at 2:00 PM. The owners say that despite the community’s patronage, business has not been strong enough to continue supporting the cafe. The owners say they’d like to thank everyone that has been with them every step of the way.
The Mount Vernon Police Department is accepting applications for a police officers positions. Applications are going to be accepted through January 12th and the starting pay is noted at $56,644 dollars increasing to $58,644 after the first year. For a complete list of benefits and a downloadable application, visit mountvernonin.gov/police-department.
The United Way of Posey County wants to remind you about their half pot raffle taking place on December 31st. The present jackpot is around $1200 and rising. If you would like to purchase a ticket, stop by their offices at 215 S. Kimball Street, call 812-838-3637 or email them at UnitedWayPosey@gmail.com.
This Saturday at the Poseyville community center will be the Poseyville Kiwanis Club, Breakfast with Santa event. This will be taking place from 8:00-11:00 AM at 60 North Church Street. Ticket prices at the door will be $9.00 for kids 4 to 9 years old and $12 for ages 10 and up. Kids 4 and under will get in for free. The Event will include a pancake breakfast along with a visit from Santa's reindeer, crafts, pictures with Santa and other various activities. Again this event is taking place from 8-11 on Saturday brought to you by the Poseyville Kiwanis Club.
There’s another public playground for children in Evansville. City leaders came together for a ribbon cutting at Burdette Park this afternoon. The new playground features an ADA-accessible lookout tower, a hideout climber and an overhead swing latter - all in a a safely enclosed area. It’s also right next to available RV camp sites. The city used $120,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to build it. Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave says having playgrounds are essential for communities. Commissioner Musgraves says almost a million dollars has been put into Burdette Park, between the two playgrounds and the pickleball and tennis courts.
Sports from last night, in Girls High School Basketball…North Posey lost a tough game at Mater Dei, 33-32. The Vikings drop to 3-6 on the year and will play again tomorrow night at Crawford County at 5:30 PM.
Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball did not play last night, but they will be at Washington tomorrow afternoon at 12:30. They are 2-9 on the season after beating Bosse on the road Wednesday night.
Coming up tonight in Boys High School Basketball, North Posey is at Mater Dei. The Varsity game will tip around 7:00 PM. The Vikings are 2-1 on the year. North Posey will also play at Crawford County tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM.
Mt. Vernon Boys Basketball has tonight off, but thew will be in action tomorrow night at Gibson Southern. The Varsity game is set for a 7:00 PM tipoff. The Wildcats are 4-1 on the season.
Local News: Friday May 17th 2024