Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
The deadline to file municipal elections in Indiana has passed. Here are the filings for Posey County. Running for Mt. Vernon Mayor includes Republican Steve Loehr and Democrat Timothy Dunston. Up for Mt. Vernon City Council includes David Dodd (Republican – District 1), Dana Baldwin (Republican – District 2), Amy Hoehn (Republican – District 3), and Jullian Weihrauch-Brothers (Republican – At-Large). Switching to Mt. Vernon Clerk/Treasurer, that includes Cristi Sitzman (Democrat). Running for Poseyville Town Council is Justin Rutledge (Republican – At-Large) and Ron Fallowfield (Democrat – At-Large). Finally, for Poseyville Clerk/Treasurer, that is Christy Foster (Republican).
North Posey Football posted on Facebook that next Wednesday, February 15th there will be an informational meeting held in the high school auditorium at 6:00 PM for next year. All 8th-11th graders who are interested in playing next season and their parents/family are invited. Discussion topics will include off-season program and expectations, summer schedule, and the upcoming fundraiser auction.
This coming weekend at the Posey County 4H Center, it’s the Posey County Country Music Throwdown. The event is this Saturday, February 11th and is for those 21 years and over. Doors will open at 6:00 PM. Come help make the Posey County Fair even better, as this event is a fundraiser to support Sweethearts of the fair. It will be a night of country music and seeing old friends. Annabel Whitledge kicks off the night at 6:30 PM. Food will be provided by an onsite Food Truck and cash bar provided by St. Phillips Inn. Pre-sale tickets are 15 dollars and 20 dollars on the day of the event, if any are still left. They expect the event to be a sell-out. Once again, this is for the Posey County Music Throwdown this Saturday, February 11th at the Posey County 4H Center.
Sports:
Mt. Vernon High School wrapped up hosting the Girls Basketball Class 3A Sectional 32 last night with the championship game. It featured Memorial (25-1) against Gibson Southern (19-4). Gibson Southern defended their sectional championship from a season ago with a 55-49 win over Memorial.
- Evansville Women's Basketball (10-11) lost at home against UT Martin, 80-60. Abby Feit had 12 points and Kynidi Mason Striverson also poured in 12 points in the loss for the Purple Aces.
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