Posey County Radio News and Sports
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The Posey County Sheriff’s Office says an incident at a North Posey football game led to a teenager’s arrest. The sheriff’s office posted about it on social media Saturday, a day after the incident happened. Before the football game Friday night, a 17-year-old allegedly was involved in an “altercation” on the south end of the field. Deputies say they arrested the teen for battery. According to officials, the teen was taken to the Youth Care Center in Evansville after the arrest. The Posey County Sheriff’s Office clarifies that there were no more incidents during, or after the game that required their assistance. Deputies have not released any further details on the altercation.
Traffic alert for anyone that travels Main Street, Walnut Street, and Givens Road in Mt. Vernon. There will be three railroad crossings that will be closed for construction this week. The crossings at Main Street and Walnut Street in Mt. Vernon will be closed today (Monday September 26th) through Thursday (September 29th) and will be set to reopen this Friday (September 30th). The crossing at Givens Road between Country Mark and GAF will be closed starting Tuesday and will stay closed through the weekend. It will reopen next Monday, October 3rd. Bus routes will be adjusted to avoid these areas. Expect delays in both the morning pick up and afternoon drop off this week.
Indiana’s College Appreciation Week starts today, and several Hoosier colleges and universities are kicking it off by waiving all application fees. The University of Southern Indiana joins five other schools participating during the week. Although some schools are waiving their fees, another 33 colleges have reported free applications year-round. College Application Week is part of Learn More Indiana’s annual College GO! initiative that takes place each August through November with information and resources designed to help Hoosier K-12 students explore and plan for education beyond high school. Indiana’s College Application Week runs September 26th through the 30th.
Local College Sports From Over The Weekend:
- University of Evansville Volleyball won both of their matches to begin conference play. The Purple Aces defeated Illinois State in 4 sets on Friday and Bradley on Saturday in 4 sets. UE is 5-11 and 2-0 in the MVC.
- University of Evansville Men's Soccer lost 4-3 at Missouri State on Saturday. The Aces are now 3-2-2 and 1-1 in the MVC.
- University of Evansville Women's Soccer tied Murray State at home on Sunday, 0-0. With that result, UE is 1-5-2 and 0-2-1 in the MVC.
- USI Volleyball dropped both of their matches in straight sets over the weekend at Tennessee Tech. They are still searching for their first D1 win as the are 0-13 on the year.
- USI Men's Soccer tied Chicago State at home on Saturday, 1-1. Screaming Eagles have a record of 0-6-2.
- USI Women's Soccer fell at home on Sunday 1-0 against University Arkansas-Little Rock. They are 3-5-2 and 0-3 on the season.
Local News: Thursday April 25th 2024