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Posey County residents are being asked to take note of a new emergency notification number. The Posey County Emergency Management Agency says its new Rave Alert emergency notification system is now active. During the transition, weather alerts and other non-emergency public safety messages may appear on caller ID from 812-838-1333, which is the agency's main phone number. Officials say calls from that number may include severe weather watches and warnings, tornado and thunderstorm information, flood notifications, road closures, and other important public safety updates. Emergency Management emphasizes these calls are not telemarketing or spam. Residents are encouraged to answer calls from 812-838-1333 or listen to any voicemail messages, as the information could be important for their safety or daily travel. The new Rave Alert system is part of an effort to improve emergency communications throughout Posey County.
Mt. Vernon High School has a new leader for its swimming and diving programs. The school has named Matthew Vaught as the new head coach of the Wildcats boys and girls swimming and diving teams, while also taking over as Aquatics Director. Vaught is already a familiar face in the community, having spent the past four years coaching with the Mt. Vernon Swim Team. School officials say his experience and relationships with local athletes and families made him a natural choice for the expanded role. A graduate of F.J. Reitz High School, Vaught has been involved in competitive swimming since he was six years old. During his high school career, he earned Academic All-City and Academic All-State honors, served as a team captain, and was named his team's Most Valuable Player. Before joining the Mt. Vernon Swim Team, Vaught spent a decade coaching the Helfrich Swim Team, working with swimmers of all ages and experience levels. School officials say they look forward to Vaught leading the Wildcats swimming and diving programs into the future.
Jacob's Village is bringing a little holiday cheer to the middle of summer with its annual Christmas in July fundraiser. The 13th annual event is set for today at Saint Wendel Catholic Church's Wendel Hall. Doors open at 5:30 PM, with a welcome and dessert auction beginning at 6:00 PM, followed by dinner. The menu includes fried chicken, roasted potatoes, homemade dressing, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce and rolls, along with a G.D. Ritzy's ice cream sundae bar. The fundraiser also features basket raffles, a half-pot drawing, mystery gifts and the popular dessert auction. This year's theme celebrates the nation's 250th anniversary, and guests are encouraged to wear patriotic attire. Tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for children, while kids aged 3 and younger get in free. Proceeds from the event will support Jacob's Village and its mission of creating a safe, walkable community for people with disabilities and older adults in the region.
Singer-songwriter John Mellencamp is making a stop in Evansville today for a special open rehearsal at the Ford Center. Doors open at 4:45 PM. Admission is free for residents who bring donations for the Evansville Rescue Mission. Requested items include non-perishable food, bottled water, diapers and hygiene products. Organizers ask that bar soap not be included. Rescue Mission vehicles will be parked along Main Street to collect donations before guests enter the arena. Tickets will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis to those waiting in line.
In Major League Baseball on Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals lost both games of their doubleheader at home vs the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-3 and 10-2. The Cardinals have lost 4-straight games and are 47-43 on the season. They continue their series with Milwaukee tonight at 6:45 PM.
The Chicago Cubs won the opening game of their series at the Baltimore Orioles, 5-2. Alex Bregman drove in a pair of runs in the win for Chicago. The Cubs are 51-40 overall. Game two of their series at the Orioles is this evening at 5:35 PM.
The Cincinnati Reds lost their series opener at home to the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-1. Eugenio Suarez hit his 9th home run of the season for the lone Reds run of the game. Cincinnati is 41-49 on the year. They continue their series with the Phillies tonight at 6:10 PM.
The Chicago White Sox got thumped in their opening game of a 3-game set at home vs the Boston Red Sox, 8-1. The White Sox are 47-43. Game two of their series against Boston is this evening at 6:40 PM.