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The search for a missing woman with dementia in Posey County has come to a tragic end. Monday night, Indiana State Police issued a Silver Alert for 89-year-old Lola Davis. A few hours later, they cancelled that alert after she was found by police in Owensboro. Daviess County Coroner Jeff Jones says officers found her dead inside a vehicle. State Police say it was her neighbor’s car, who was unaware the vehicle was gone. Local law enforcement, several fire departments, and search and rescue teams spent the entire day and night on Monday trying to find her. The family says Davis walked out of her house between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM on Monday morning. This was around the area of Middle Mount Vernon and Ford Road in Mount Vernon. Authorities on scene used drones in the air and K-9s on the ground to search throughout the rough terrain. Mounted patrols from the Evansville Police Department were also on the ground to search for her.
Saint Wendel Catholic Church is hosting their 12th annual Christmas in July event tonight at Wendel Hall, which is located at 10542 West Boonville New Harmony Road. Doors open at 5:30 PM and then at 6:00 PM there will be the welcome and dessert auction, followed by dinner. The dinner meal is Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Homemade Dressing, Green Beans, Creamy Coleslaw, Applesauce, and Rolls. You can purchase tickets at the door. Adult tickets are 14 dollars, kids’ tickets are 7 dollars, and kids 3 years old and younger get in for free. All proceeds benefit Jacob’s Village. The theme is Holiday Attire as guests are encouraged to wear festive clothing for a jolly night of Christmas cheer.
Next week is the Posey County Fair at 111 Harmony Township Road in New Harmony. The fair runs from July 14th through July 19th. Admission is 8 dollars per person and kids that are 10 years old and younger get in for free. The gate admission includes Free Carnival Rides, Free Kids Zone Activities, and Free Main Arena Events. There will be numerous Food Vendors, plus air-conditioned meals in the Community Center. You can view the schedule of events and more information at poseycountyfair.com.
The Posey County Health Department shared on Facebook that coming up this Saturday, there is a Destination Wellness event at CMOE from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. This will be an interactive community event that educates children and their families regarding proper diet and exercise and helps to mitigate fears children may have in medical situations. The free event will include hands-on activities and live demonstrations from all aspects of the medical field. There will also be giveaways of backpacks filled with school supplies, bicycles with helmets, and much more.
Mt. Vernon Parks and Recreation Department says that this Saturday there is a splash into Aquapalooza event at the Rush Fulwider Community Center. It will be from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Saturday. There will be a couple of water inflatables. One of the water inflatables is called “All Blown Up” which is an extreme H2O water slide obstacle course and the other is a Dolphin Dive Water Slide.
Family Matters of Posey County shared on Facebook that on Tuesday, July 22nd at Hedges Central Gymnasium, there will be a Backpack Give-Away Day. If interested, you need to call Family Matters to schedule an appointment. The number is 812-838-6875.
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