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The Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon announced a significant increase in the starting salary for educators of their district. According to a press release, new educators joining their district will commence at a starting salary of $50,000, adding $10,000 above the state requirement. MSD of Mount Vernon officials say they firmly believe in compensating their educators at the level that truly reflects their expertise, dedication, and the influence they have on the community’s youth. With this raise, MSD of Mount Vernon says it not only sets a benchmark for schools in the region, but also sends a clear message about the premium they place in quality education. Officials say the future of their children and the broader Mount Vernon community is brighter when they invest in the individuals who mold students’ minds, dreams and aspirations.
Posey County officials say a Mount Vernon man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple charges. According to a press release, 38-year-old Robert McCarty was sentenced to 35 years in prison with multiple charges that include dealing meth and unlawful firearm possession. Officials say as a part of McCarty’s plea, he admitted to possessing a firearm and having 190 grams of meth in Posey County back in January of 2022 with intent to deliver the drugs. McCarty admitted to being classified as a habitual offender under Indiana law with multiple prior felony convictions including battery, dealing meth, theft and auto theft. According to an affidavit, police found the suspected meth and over $7,000 dollars in cash after they were granted a search warrant. They also found a .45 caliber rifle. Officials say McCarty will be transported to the Indiana Department of Correction to serve his sentence.
An officer in Posey County is recovering after he was hurt trying to stop a suspect on Monday. According to an affidavit, officers began chasing the suspect on State Road 62 around 11:18 p.m. Officers say the motorcycle rider was in front of them heading east bound. Once the suspect noticed officers following him, he began to speed up. That suspect was identified as 29-year-old Dustin Neace. Officers say Neace eventually turned on Leonard Road, ignored a stop sign and continued northbound. An affidavit shows Neace ignored a total of six stop signs during the chase. Police say Neace slowed down at one point, which allowed officers to get in front of him. While Neace attempted to turn his motorcycle around, one of the officers got out of a patrol car and grabbed him. Neace then began trying to drive off while the officer held on to him. Eventually, both Neace and the officer fell off the bike. Police say the fall caused the officer to dislocate his shoulder. Another officer was able to arrest Neace, and help the other officer. He is facing charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Criminal Recklessness, and Controlled Substance (Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana).
Posey County Prosecutors Office officials say a New Harmony woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to selling meth. According to a press release, 35-year-old Erica Higgins was sentenced to 12 years in prison for dealing in methamphetamine. Officials say as part of Higgin’s plea, she admitted to delivering meth to a confident informant on two occasions in Posey County in March of this year. Higgins and 21 other drug offenders were charged as a result of “Operation Last Dance,” an undercover drug investigation conducted by the Posey County Drug Task Force which began in June 2022. The press release states Higgins was arrested when the drug raid was conducted by local law enforcement on May 25 and has remained held on bond in the Posey County Jail since her arrest. Higgins will be transported to the Indiana Department of Correction to serve her sentence.
North Posey High School says the will be dismissing early from school this Friday at 1:00 PM. Any High School student not leaving at 1:00 PM will have supervision in the auditorium and ride the buses at 3:00 PM. In a release, the school says they are very excited for the recent success of the junior high and high school Spell Bowl Teams advancing to state, as well as the Football team playing in the Regional. The release says that they don’t normally dismiss school for after school events, the lack of personnel made it a challenge. Again, this is for High School students only. North Elementary, South Terrace, and North Posey Junior High will operate on a normal schedule. Buses will also operate on a normal schedule on Friday.
The North Posey Vikings Regional Football game on Friday at Triton Central will kickoff at 7:00 PM. Both teams are 11-1 on the year. If you are unable to make the trip, we will have you covered here on Posey County Radio Friday evening. Jordan Fisher and Chris Morlan will have the radio call on 98.9 FM WPIW, 106.7 FM WMVI, and online at poseycountyradio.com.
Sports from last night, in the NBA…the Indiana Pacers took out the Utah Jazz at home, 134-118. Aaron Nesmith had 24 points off the bench, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner poured in 22 points each, and Tyrese Haliburton had 16 points and 13 assist. The Pacers improve to 5-3 and will play the Milwaukee Bucks at home tonight at 6:00 PM.
Local News: Thursday May 16th 2024