Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
The boil advisory for Mt. Vernon water users was lifted yesterday afternoon. The boil order started on Tuesday when Posey County Emergency Management posted on Facebook that there was a problem at the Mt. Vernon Water Plant. If you still have any questions, contact the Mt. Vernon Water Department.
Newlife Rescue and Adoption is having a cookout tomorrow from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the parking lot of Old Gottman Electric, which is located on 4th street in Mt. Vernon. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, and brats. Also, there is a cash raffle where you will have a chance to win 5,000 dollars. Cash raffle tickets will be sold for 10 dollars each.
Poseyville Autumnfest is this weekend at the community center, which is located at 60 North Church Street. This evening from 6:00-11:00 PM there will be a bierstube with music and food. Then, tomorrow morning there is the Poseyville Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K. Registration will be from 7:00-7:45 AM, followed by the kids dash at 8:15 AM and the 1 mile and 5K starts at 8:30 AM. Hot Rod Lincoln Band will be playing at the Autumnfest from 5:30-8:30 PM Saturday. Also, at 7:30 PM Saturday there will be fireworks. The Autumnfest will wrap up with a parade on Sunday at 3:00 PM.
An Indiana judge yesterday blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution. Owen County Judge, Kelsey Hanlon issued a preliminary injunction against the ban that took effect one week ago. The injunction was sought by abortion clinic operators who argued in a lawsuit that the state constitution protects access to the medical procedure. The ban was approved by the state’s Republican-dominated Legislature on August 5th and signed by GOP Gov. Eric Holcomb. That made Indiana the first state to enact tighter abortion restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated federal abortion protections by overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The judge wrote, “there is reasonable likelihood that this significant restriction of personal autonomy offends the liberty guarantees of the Indiana Constitution” and that the clinics will prevail in the lawsuit.
An Evansville plastic fabrication company is closing up shop after more than seven decades in business. Officials with Crescent Plastics, Inc. say that the facility on East Diamond Avenue in Evansville will cease production on December 2nd, and permanently close on Dec. 31, 2022. Crescent started manufacturing operations in Evansville back in 1949, but after 73 years in business, officials say several reasons were behind the decision to close. A news release from the company says that the closure impacts 62 union and non-union employees in the Evansville factory, but that officials are doing what they can to help ease the transition. They say the tough decision to close in no way reflects the dedication and performance of affected employees.
Tonight, is Week 6 of the High School Football season and Homecoming for both the Mt. Vernon and North Posey Football teams. Mt. Vernon who is 4-1 on the year welcomes Boonville to town at 7:00 PM. The Pioneers are 3-2 on the season. You can hear the game on the radio on 106.7 WMVI and online at Poseycountyradio.com. Mt. Vernon will have their Homecoming Dance for students tomorrow evening from 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
North Posey Football who is 4-1 on the season will play host to the 5-0 Tecumseh Braves tonight at 7:00 PM for their Homecoming game. Jordan Fisher will have the radio call on 98.9 WPIW and online at Poseycountyradio.com. The Homecoming Parade will start at 6:15 PM, Homecoming Ceremony at 6:40 PM. The Homecoming floats will also be in the Autumnfest Parade this weekend.
I will have a preview of the other Week 6 High School Football games across the Tri-State during this afternoon’s sportscast.
Local Sports From Last Night:
- Mt. Vernon Boys Tennis lost 5-0 against Tecumseh.
- Mt. Vernon Boys Soccer pulled out a 1-0 victory at home against Boonville.
- North Posey Volleyball fell in 4-sets at Tecumseh. Vikings Volleyball drops to 15-5 on the season.
- North Posey Girls Soccer got beat 5-0 at home against Heritage Hills.
- North Posey Boys Soccer lost 7-0 at home against Heritage Hills.
- University of Evansville Women's Soccer lost an MVC match at Indiana State, 2-1. Purple Aces have dropped 3-straight and are now 1-5-1 on the year and 0-2 in Valley play.
- USI Women's Soccer got blanked at home by Tennessee Tech. Screaming Eagles fall to 3-4-2 on the season and 0-2 in the OVC.
Local News: Friday April 19th 2024