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Indiana State Police are reminding drivers to slow down in school zones. An ISP sergeant says a driver was recently stopped for speeding through an active school zone in Posey County. Police say reduced speed limits are in place to protect children, and saving a few seconds isn’t worth putting young lives at risk. Drivers are urged to ease off the gas, put their phones down and obey posted speed limits whenever school zone lights are flashing.
Indiana State Police are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. The initiative aims to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by providing a safe way to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted medications. Collection sites will accept prescription medications in pill and liquid form, along with vaping pens without batteries and vaping cartridges. Officials say needles, both new and used, will not be accepted. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The Mt. Vernon Parks and Recreation Department is reminding families that registration for youth basketball closes this weekend. Evaluations will be held this coming Monday, October 26th, and Tuesday, October 27th, in the auxiliary gym at Mt. Vernon High School. Boys in second through third grade will have evaluations Monday from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by fourth-grade boys from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Girls in second through third grade will be evaluated Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with fourth-grade girls following from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Families can register online at mountvernonin.gov, under the Youth Sports section, or drop off a paper registration form at the Parks and Recreation offices at Hedges Central. Those attending evaluations should enter the high school auxiliary gym through Door 11.
The University of Southern Indiana welcomed local high school students to campus Wednesday for its annual “Be a Teacher Day.” The event gives students interested in pursuing a career in education a chance to explore teaching opportunities and learn more about the programs U-S-I has to offer. The university held its first “Be a Teacher Day” in 2023, drawing more than 350 students. Since then, the event has continued to grow.
Last night in local college sports, Evansville Men’s Basketball lost an exhibition game at home vs Southeast Missouri State, 89-81 in overtime. Makuei Riek led UE in scoring with 20 points. Bryce Quinet added 19 points, and Max Langenfeld had 14 points. The Purple Aces play their final exhibition game next Thursday, October 29th at home vs Wabash at 6:00 PM.
From the NBA on Wednesday night, the Indiana Pacers won their regular season opener at the New Orleans Pelicans, 123-120. Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 30 points, Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points and dished out 12 assists, and Ivica Zubac chimed in with 16 points and 15 rebounds. The Pacers are back in action tomorrow evening for their home opener vs the Dallas Mavericks.