Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Coming up this Saturday, Newlife Rescue and Adoption is having their Benefit Auction, Dinner, and Party at the Posey County Community Center. Doors open at 5:00 PM and you must be 21 year or older. There will be a dinner catered by Hawg N Sauce. It is also mentioned that Beer and Wine will be included. To purchase tickets, you can visit their website at www.newliferescues.com...or get tickets in person at 6500 Leonard Road.
Berry Global announced yesterday that Tom Salmon will retire as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at the end of the year. According to a release, Salmon is expected to leave the position on December 31, 2023. Officials say Spencer Stuart, a leading executive search firm, will help with finding a new successor for the business.
Deaconess has been rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation, according to a new analysis released by Healthgrades. The hospital system ranks among the 100 best hospitals in the U.S. for stroke care for four years in a row, as well as the top 100 best hospitals for pulmonary care for three straight years. This is also the first time that Deaconess has been ranked among the top 100 best hospitals for prostate surgeries.
Sports:
- In Girls High School Basketball Sectional action last night...Mt. Vernon lost their first-round game against Memorial, 62-33. The Lady Wildcats finish their season with a 1-20 record.
- North Posey Boys Basketball went on the road to Pike Central and earned a 61-59 win. The Vikings are now 10-8 on the year.
- USI Women's Basketball (9-13, 3-8) fell at home against Tennessee State, 59-55. USI got outscored 22-14 in the 4th quarter. Meredith Raley had 23 points to pace the Lady Eages. They have now lost 4-straight games.
- USI Men's Basketball (13-11, 6-5) got tripped up at home against Tennessee State, 80-76. Isaiah Swope poured in 24 points in the loss for USI.
- The Indiana Pacers (24-29) lost a tough one at home against the Los Angeles Lakers, 112-111. Indiana was outscored 28-15 in the 4th quarter. Tyrese Haliburton had 26 points and 12 assist in his first game back from injury.
Local News: Wednesday April 24th 2024