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Authorities across the country are giving parents a heads up about the latest iPhone update, and how some new software could make it easier for predators to reach victims. The software is called “NameDrop.” It’s meant to quickly share contact information with a nearby iPhone or Apple Watch. The feature is automatically turned on when you download iOS 17.1. All you have to do is hold your phone centimeters away from another person’s updated iPhone and the option to share contact information will appear on both phones. The drop information has to be approved by the phone’s user, however authorities are mostly concerned when it comes to children. Police say scammers, predators, and people with ill-intentions can and will use any information to make you a victim. They suggest turning the feature off to keep you or your children safe. If a NameDrop pops up on your phone, simply move your phone away from others, or lock it before the NameDrop transfer completes. To turn the feature off, police say to go to your general settings, find AirDrop, and then turn off the “Bringing Devices Together” option.
The Town of Poseyville has announced that the annual Poseyville Christmas Tree lighting will be on Monday, December 4th at the Poseyville Community Center. It will start at 5:00 PM.
The Evansville Christmas tree has been re-lit nearly two weeks after crews removed the lights. Monday evening, Mayor Llyod Winnecke and the Grinch (Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer) turned on the lights for the newly decorated tree. Earlier this month, the lights were removed following widespread comments on social media regarding the tree's appearance. The tree will be on display in front of the Civic Center until the New Year.
Posey County Emergency Management Agency is now accepting resumes for the position of Administrative Assistant. This position will work full time Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, but would be on call for qualifying emergencies. Please submit all resumes via mail or in person to the Posey County EMA Director at 305 Mill Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 or by email to carrie.thompson@poseycountyin.gov no later than Monday, December 4th, 2023.
Sports from Monday night, in the NBA…the Indiana Pacers lost at home to the Portland Trailblazers, 114-110. Tyrese Haliburton had 33 points to lead Indiana, as the Pacers fall to 9-7 on the year.
Sports tonight, in High School action…the Mt. Vernon Wildcats Girls Basketball team heads to Princton for a 7:00 PM varsity tipoff. The Wildcats are still looking for their first win of the season as they are 0-5.
In local college action…USI Men’s Basketball returns home after a long road trip to face East-West University at 7:00 PM. The Screaming Eagles are hoping to snap a 3-game losing streak as they sit at 1-6 on the year.
The #12 Kentucky Wildcats welcome #8 Miami for a 6:30 tipoff. UK is 5-1 and Miami is 5-0.
#1 Purdue is home against Texas Southern at 7:30 PM. The Boilermakers are 6-0 and Texas Southern is 0-6.
Local News: Friday May 17th 2024