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All 34 precincts have reported in Posey County following Tuesday's general election, with unofficial results showing Republican victories in the two contested local races. A total of 7,857 ballots were cast out of 18,250 registered voters, putting turnout at just over 43%. In the race for Posey County Council District Four, Republican Zack George defeated Democrat Jeff Greenwell. George received 1,175 votes, or 60.6%, while Greenwell received 764 votes. Republicans also claimed all three available seats on the Robinson Township Board. Rob Voegel led the field with 857 votes, followed by Hans Schmitz with 780 and Frank Kanowsky with 667. Democrat Chad Merkley finished fourth with 504 votes.
In other county races, several candidates ran unopposed. Republican Jeremy Fortune received 6,162 votes for Posey County Sheriff, while Jay Price received 6,207 votes for County Coroner. Maegen Greenwell received 6,011 votes for County Auditor, and Democrat Chris Hoehn received 4,972 votes for County Recorder. Republican Greg Newman received 5,881 votes for County Commissioner District Two, and Joshua Hammond-Kelley received 5,971 votes for County Assessor. In the uncontested County Council races, Democrat Tom Schneider won District One, Republican Jerry Chastain won District Two, and Republican David Dausman won District Three. Posey County voters also approved both proposed constitutional amendments on the statewide ballot. Public Question One, dealing with changes to Indiana's bail provisions, passed in Posey County with just over 64% voting yes. Public Question Two, involving residency requirements for municipal judges, received nearly 67% support. Again, all 34 Posey County precincts have been reported, with unofficial results showing voter turnout of 43.5%. The results will remain unofficial until certified.
MSD of Mt. Vernon says they are looking to hire bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, and substitute bus attendants. You can apply to join their transportation team at mvschool.schoolspring.com.
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their basketball show to Evansville next year. Ford Center officials say the Harlem Globetrotters' Rivalry Tour will make a stop at Ford Center on Sunday, January 17th, with tipoff scheduled for 3:00 PM. The Globetrotters will face off against their longtime rivals, the Washington Generals, along with a new lineup of challengers. The tour promises plenty of basketball action, entertainment, and the signature tricks and stunts that have made the Globetrotters famous around the world. Tickets are available now at the Ford Center ticket office and through Ticketmaster.com.
Last night in local college basketball, Evansville Women’s Basketball lost their regular season opener at DePaul, 90-65. UE got outscored in the second half, 53-32. The Purple Aces were led by Mireia Mustaros who had 15 points.
In Men’s College Basketball, the Kentucky Wildcats defeated Manhattan at home in their first game, 85-57.
Coming up tonight in local college sports, USI Men’s Basketball has their home opener vs Saint Mary of the Woods College at 7:00 PM.
Evansville Men’s Soccer welcomes Belmont for their final regular season match at 6:00 PM. The Purple Aces are 4-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference and are tied for first place with Bowling Green.
In the NBA this evening, the Indiana Pacers are at the Memphis Grizzlies at 7:00 PM. The Pacers are 2-6 overall.
Posey County Election Results