Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
A grain truck was hit by a train in Posey County on Monday morning. Black Township Fire & Rescue said it happened on Indian Mounds Road around 8:00 AM. It happened just north of State Road 62, by Mac Fitness Center & Golf Range. Photos shared by the fire department show the grain truck split in two, with grain spilled onto the roadway and in a ditch. The good news is that no one was hurt, but fire officials say Indian Mounds Road will be closed at the train tracks for a while. Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible while crews clean up.
MSD of North Posey County will have an e-Learning Day today. The staff uses these days for professional development training to benefit students and enhance classroom instruction. Students will not report to school buildings. Assignments will be communicated from classroom teachers. They say to contact the specific course teacher if you have any questions.
The funeral service for longtime North Posey Athletic Director, Virgil Ferguson will be held this morning from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Holder Funeral Home. Ferguson passed away last Thursday at the age of 70. Holder Funeral Home is located at 319 South Main Street in Owensville.
Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke will deliver his final State of the City address today at the Rotary Club of Evansville noon luncheon. Mayor Winnecke’s last term as Evansville Mayor ends at the end of the year. This is his third term.
The Evansville Wartime Museum announced that one of America’s oldest operating airliners will be stopping in Evansville as part of its national tour from April 13th through the 16th. Officials with the Evansville Wartime Museum are hosting the tour stop at 7503 Petersburg Road in Evansville. Flights will be available on April 13th, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM and April 14th, 15th and 16th, from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Each flight experience is approximately 30 minutes, of which about 15 minutes will be in the air. EAA’s mission is to grow participation in aviation through flying, building, restoring and volunteer outreach, sharing “The Spirit of Aviation” and encouraging all who wish to participate. Flights can be reserved now via EAA’s Fort Tri-Motor website.
Sports:
- The St. Louis Cardinals (2-2) failed to win a 3rd-straight game as they lost at home to the Atlanta Braves, 8-4.
- The Cincinnati Reds (3-1) won their 3rd-straight game as they beat the Chicago Cubs (1-3) at home, 7-6. Cubs have lost 3-straight.
- Last night the college basketball season came to an end with the national championship game in Houston, Texas. The Connecticut Huskies won their 5th national championship as they topped San Diego State, 76-59.
Local News: Thursday May 16th 2024