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Two Posey County students have been awarded Gray Farms Presidents Scholarships through the Community Foundation of Southwest Indiana. Haven Barton of Poseyville and Adelyn Gamblin of Mount Vernon each received a one-thousand-dollar scholarship through the annual program, which honors past presidents of the Gray Family business interests. Barton plans to attend DePauw University this fall to study biology, with the goal of helping people better understand their health and prevent illness. Gamblin will attend Purdue University, where she plans to major in Professional Flight. She says she hopes to become a leader dedicated to accountability, teamwork, and service to her community and country. The Gray Farms Presidents Scholarship is funded through an endowment established by Gray Family heirs and friends to support students throughout Southwest Indiana.
Expressway Jeep Chrysler Dodge RAM in Mt. Vernon is offering a reward to anyone with information on a stolen Jeep. They are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) who stole a bright green 1977 Jeep CJ-7 at approximately 11:23 PM on Sunday night. Officials say they are offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible. If you have any information, no matter how small it may seem, please contact the dealership or local law enforcement immediately. You may also send them a private message to their Facebook page.
This evening is the second night of the 167th Posey County Fair. Gate admission is 8 dollars per person and the Free Carnival Rides run from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Tonight’s meal by the Poseyville Relay for Life is from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Tiny and Little Miss Contest starts at 6:00 PM and night 2 of the Professional Rodeo begins at 7:00 PM.
Classic car owners in Indiana have a chance to put a piece of history back on the road. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is highlighting its Authentic Model Year License Plate Program as part of Collector Car Appreciation Day. The program allows owners of eligible historic vehicles to display an original Indiana license plate from the same year the vehicle was built instead of a standard historic plate. That means an old plate picked up at a garage sale, flea market, antique store, or online could qualify, if it meets BMV standards. To be eligible, vehicles must be at least 25 years old and registered as historic. The authentic plate must also be inspected and approved by the BMV before it can be used. Qualifying plates must be metal, in good condition, legible, free of major rust or damage, and match the design issued for that model year. More information is available on the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles website.
This week is the All-Star Break for Major League Baseball teams as All-Star events are being held in Philadelphia. Last night was the Home Run Derby and the breakout season continues for St. Louis Cardinals slugger, Jordan Walker. He won the 2026 Home Run Derby as he was able to defeat Phillies star, Kyle Schwarber 12-11 in the Championship Roud. Walker homered on his final six swings to win the derby. The 24-year-old Walker is the first Cardinals player to win the Home Run Derby in franchise history. He is currently batting .294 with 22 Home Runs and 74 RBI on the season with St. Louis. Coming up this evening is the MLB All-Star Game at 7:00 PM.