Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Coming up this Saturday in Mt. Vernon, United Fidelity Bank is having their 14th annual Pictures with Santa. The event will take place at the Mt. Vernon banking center located at 500 East Fourth Street from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Stop by and enjoy free pictures with Santa, refreshments, and crafts for the kids. Pictures with Santa is designed to help achieve the Bank’s mission while putting smiles on the faces of the children of Posey County. Pictures with Santa is free of charge including pictures, refreshments, and crafts courtesy of United Fidelity Bank.
Immanuel United Church of Christ posted on Facebook that this Saturday they are having a free community youth movie night. It will start at 5:00 PM as there will be a light meal of chicken nuggets and mac n cheese. The movie will follow, and they will be showing Slumberland. The Church mentioned to bring your favorite blanket or camp chair for your comfort. It is an indoor event.
Also coming up this Saturday at 5:00 PM, Poseyville will have their tree lighting at the Community Center. Mt. Vernon’s Christmas on Main Street will be Friday December 9th with a Christmas Parade and tree lighting.
Christmas in New Harmony kicks off this weekend with the Christmas Tree lighting at the New Harmony Inn on Friday at 5:30 PM. It is free for everyone to attend. Then on Saturday and Sunday there are all kinds of events throughout the day. Horse and Carriage rides will be available on Saturday and Sunday for $5. Vendors will also be on site Saturday from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Gymnasium and Community House #2.
Evansville native Don Mattingly appears to have found a new coaching home. It was reported last night that Mattingly is finalizing a deal to become the bench coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. Mattingly was let go by the Miami Marlins at the end of this past season after spending 7 years as their manager. He also managed the Dodgers from 2011-2015.
Sports From Last Night:
- North Posey Boys Basketball lost at home against Boonville, 79-66. The Vikings drop to 0-2 on the season.
- Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball got beat at home by Princeton, 64-21. The Wildcats are now 1-6 on the year.
- From Men's College Basketball: #19 UK (5-2) topped Bellarmine at home, 60-41. Louisville (0-7) still winless as they drop one at home to #22 Maryland, 79-54. #16 Illinois (6-1) hammered Syracuse at home, 73-44.
Local News: Thursday May 16th 2024