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Search crews are continuing to look for a person missing in the Ohio River near Mount Vernon after a boat capsized over the weekend. Three people were aboard the boat when it capsized on Saturday morning. Two people were rescued after being swept downstream on logs, but they told first responders a third person was still in the water. Black Township Fire and Rescue crews were called to the river shortly after 9:00 AM on Saturday. Crews searched throughout the day using boats and drones, but water operations were suspended Saturday night because darkness limited visibility and mobility. The search resumed around 7:00 AM on Sunday and the boat was found on Sunday morning. Fire Chief Jay Price says motor problems and debris may have contributed to the accident. The operation has now transitioned from a rescue mission to a recovery effort involving multiple agencies, including Perry Township, Mars Township, Mount Vernon Fire Department, Point Township, Indiana conservation officers, Uniontown, Kentucky water rescue and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Crews are focusing their search between mile markers 830 and 846 on the Ohio River. High water levels and heavy debris moving downstream continue to make the search more difficult. Crews are continuing operations in search of the missing person. Officials are asking the public to stay out of the water and avoid the boat ramp area at Canal and Water streets in Mount Vernon to keep the area clear for emergency crews.
A long-time Posey County restaurant is getting ready to close its doors. The Red Wagon Restaurant will serve its final meal on Sunday, August 30th, after nearly 18 years in business. In a release, the owners and operators say health concerns affecting key members of the staff led to the decision. They say they searched for a replacement team but ultimately decided closing was the best option. The owners say the closure marks the end of an era for a restaurant that has created countless memories for customers and the community. The restaurant first opened in October of 2008 as The Feed Mill. It was rebranded as the Red Wagon in 2011.
Tonight is Back to School Night at the Poseyville Farmers Market from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Community Center at 60 North Church Street. There will be a water balloon toss at 5:30 PM, a watermelon eating contest at 6:00 PM, cotton candy, rock painting, and kids fingerpainting with Town Marshal, Charles Carter. He is also going to be collecting school supplies in his police cruiser. Some of the requested donations include dry erase markers, Kleenexes, post it notes, highlighters, glue sticks, number 2 wooden pencils, disinfecting wipes, paper towels, electronics screen wipes, and card stock. They say that random donations will receive a gift card to Straw’s Scoops.
Evansville police are increasing enforcement efforts aimed at impaired drivers ahead of the Labor Day holiday. The Evansville Police Department says officers are partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute as part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Starting tomorrow and continuing through September 7th, officers statewide will work overtime, conduct sobriety checkpoints and increase patrols to identify drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Police say preliminary 2025 data shows nearly 23 percent of Indiana traffic fatalities involved alcohol, while more than 41 percent involved drug impairment. Officers are reminding drivers to plan a safe, sober ride home before drinking and to never let someone who has been drinking get behind the wheel. Those hosting gatherings are also encouraged to make sure guests have a sober ride home. Police say anyone who sees an impaired driver should call 911. Officers also remind everyone to wear a seat belt, calling it the best defense against an impaired driver.
Last night in local high school sports, North Posey Boys Tennis lost their first match of the season at North, 4-1.
North Posey Volleyball defeated Gibson Southern at home in 5 sets. The Vikings improve to 1-1 on the season.
Tonight, in local high school sports, Mt. Vernon Volleyball is at home vs Evansville Christian. The JV match is at 5:30 PM and the Varsity match is at 7:00 PM.
Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Cross Country have a home meet with Princeton at 5:00 PM.
Mt. Vernon Girls Golf takes on Central and Tecumseh at Helfrich Golf Course at 4:15 PM.
North Posey Boys Tennis take on Evansville Christian at home at 4:00 PM.
North Posey Girls Soccer welcomes Harrison at 5:00 PM.
In Major League Baseball on Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals split a doubleheader in Cincinnati vs the Reds. The Cardinals won the first game, 2-1, and the Reds won the nightcap, 6-5 in 10 innings. St. Louis is 64-62 on the season and Cincinnati is 60-65 overall. Game 3 of the 5-game series is this evening at 5:40 PM.
The Chicago Cubs won the opening game of their 3-game series at home vs their crosstown rival in the Chicago White Sox, 7-5 in 10 innings. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a walk-off 2-run home run. It was his second home run of the game and his 30th of the season. Seiya Suzuki cracked his 22nd home run as well. For the White Sox, Randal Grichuk walloped his 10th home run, and Andrew Benintendi hit his 13th home run. The Cubs improve to 73-53, and the White Sox drop to 65-59. Game two of the series is tonight at 7:05 PM.