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The America 250 Lantern is coming to Poseyville Carnegie Public Library on Monday. It’s a replica of the historic lantern that commemorates Paul Revere’s famous ride and the events that helped shape our nation’s history. This special lantern is traveling across all 92 Indiana counties as part of the America 250 Indiana celebration, honoring the spirit of liberty, patriotism, and community. The event is free and all ages are welcome. It’s from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Monday at Poseyville Carnegie Public Library.
Black Township Fire and Rescue is inviting local teens to get a firsthand look at what it takes to be a firefighter during its annual Kids Summer Camp next month. The two-day camp is open to youth ages 12 to 17 and will be held July 23rd and 24th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day at Black Township Fire and Rescue Station 1 on Industrial Road in Mount Vernon. Participants will receive hands-on training in a variety of emergency response skills, including fire safety, fire suppression techniques, CPR and first aid, hazardous materials response, rescue operations, and the use of firefighting equipment. Organizers say the camp is designed to teach teamwork, leadership, and the basics of emergency services in a fun and educational environment. The cost is ten dollars per camper, and lunch will be provided both days. Registration is required by July 1st, and space is limited. Applications are available through Black Township Fire and Rescue's social media pages. For more information, call 812-781-4115.
We are a little less than one month away from the 2026 Posey County Fair at the Posey County Fairgrounds. This year’s Posey County Fair is July 13th-18th with a few pre-fair events on July 11th and 12th. To see a full list of the events this year, you can visit the Posey County Radio Facebook page and see a post shared from the Posey County Fairgrounds and Community Events Center page.
This summer, the Poseyville Police Department is hosting a babysitter training class on Thursday, July 16th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Poseyville Community Center. The course is offered for middle school and high school aged students. It’s a chance for students to learn CPR/AED skills and become a lifesaver at home, in the workplace, and in the community. The cost is ten dollars per participant and spots are limited. You can register by emailing charles.carter@poseyville.us.
Indiana has received federal approval to change how it distributes certain education funding and measures high school performance. The U.S. Department of Education this week approved the state's waiver request, making Indiana just the third state in the nation to receive an exemption from some requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The waiver allows Indiana to combine five separate federal funding programs into a single funding pool. Those funds had previously been designated for areas including student assessments, teacher training, English language learner programs, student support services, and after-school activities. State officials will now have greater flexibility in deciding how to use approximately 50 million dollars in federal funding over the next four years. The waiver also changes the criteria used to evaluate Indiana high schools. Under the new system, schools will be measured more heavily on factors such as student completion of honors coursework and workforce credentials, rather than standardized test scores, graduation rates, and the academic progress of English language learners. However, federal officials did not approve all of Indiana's requests. The state was denied permission to redirect 25 million dollars away from schools identified as low performing. State education leaders say the changes will provide more flexibility, while critics argue the new system could reduce accountability for student achievement.
This weekend is the IHSAA Baseball State Finals at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Northeast Dubois (23-5) takes on Kouts (31-1) in the Class 1A Championship tonight at 7:00 PM. Tomorrow, Evansville Mater Dei (29-3) faces Bluffton (19-10) in the Class 2A Championship at 3:30 PM.