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A Mount Vernon Police Officer and a deputy are being recognized for saving a man at the scene of an accident. It happened October 9th at the intersection of SR 62 and Ford Road, which is five miles outside of Mount Vernon city limits, where a vehicle had run off the road. Officials say Indiana State Police didn’t have any cars available. They say Officer Austin Davis was working overtime on a highway safety grant when he overheard Deputy Schmidt tell dispatch he was performing CPR on a man who was not breathing and did not have a pulse. Officials say without hesitation, Officer Davis, along with several MVPD units, responded to the scene to help Deputy Schmidt. When Officer Davis arrived, they say he immediately took over performing CPR. This allowed Deputy Schmidt to retrieve his AED. Both worked on the man until Marrs Township Fire personnel arrived and placed a CPR device on him. Officials say they were able to regain a pulse, and he was taken to the hospital. They say without the quick actions of Deputy Schmidt and Officer Davis, the man would not have survived. Earlier this week, Officer Davis was awarded the MVPD Lifesaving Medal.
The North Posey Vikings Football team will play for a Sectional Championship tonight at home against Paoli at 6:30 PM. Tickets for the game will be 7 dollars per person and available at the gate. No season or lifetime sports passes will be accepted per IHSAA playoff rules. If you can’t make it to the game, Jordan Fisher and Chris Morlan will have the radio broadcast this evening on 98.9 FM WPIW, 106.7 FM WMVI, and online at poseycountyradio.com. Both teams are 10-1 on the year.
The University of Evansville is once again partnering with the EVSC. Thursday morning, UE announced a new partnership with EVSC high school students. That partnership will give students a jump start in their careers in the Education and Health Sciences, providing them with free college credits. University officials say students who enroll in one of the many programs will also have a leg-up when it comes time to apply for programs. If a student completes one of the qualified courses, they will be on track to receive a UE degree in three years.
A nonprofit organization in Evansville is in urgent need of volunteers. Officials with Tri-State Food Bank say the organization is in desperate need of volunteers who are able to help on weekdays. Tri-State Food Bank says the volunteers are needed to help fill weekend backpack bags for children. Volunteers are needed on weekday shifts of 8:00 AM-Noon and 1:00 PM-4:15 PM. If you're interested in volunteering, you can visit Tri-State Food Bank's website.
Coming up this Sunday, November 5th the Knights of St. John in St. Wendel is having a Fried Chicken Dinner. It will start at 10:30 AM. The cost is 14 dollars for adults and 7 dollars for children. The dinner is drive-thru only. It’s a chance to help raise money for Knights Home renovations.
The Alexandrian Public Library in Mt. Vernon is promoting their Dial-A-Story Program. It’s stories for children pre-recorded by your APL staff members. Listen anytime! Call 812-833-4300.
The Mount Vernon High School Gym Reveal is taking place tonight as the Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball team takes on Harrison in the first girls basketball game of the season. Tickets are $6 per person, or you can get $1 off per can of food donated. 6 Cans will get you a free ticket for admission. All donations benefit the Mt. Vernon Food Pantry.
The North Posey Cheer Team is headed to State this weekend. They will perform tomorrow at New Castle High School. The competition begins at 10:00 AM with the large time-out division. The awards will take place at approximately 1:15 PM. The Vikings Cheer Team will perform their time-out routine at 11:10 AM.
Local News: Thursday May 16th 2024