Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
A Newburgh man will serve prison time for selling heroin and fentanyl in Posey County. According to a press release, 29-year-old Nicolas Alvarez appeared in court on Thursday where he was sentenced to 15 years in prison. A Posey County jury previously found Alvarez guilty of dealing a narcotic drug, a level three felony, after a two-day trial. Officials say evidence that was presented at trial showed Alvarez sold heroin to the same undercover confidential informant three times over a span of 18 days in February and March of 2020. Further evidence showed that some of the heroin Alvarez gave the informant contained fentanyl. Alvarez was wanted during a investigation by the Posey County Drug Task Force back in June of 2020. 20 other people were arrested and charged with drug-related offenses during the investigation. Alvarez was later found and arrested back in October of 2020 in Vanderburgh County.
Today, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority launched a crowdfunding campaign to help develop trails and bike parks for Evansville residents and USI students. The announcement comes as University of Southern Indiana officials approved the project with Trail Heads Southwest Indiana back in November. According to a press release, if the campaign reaches its goal of $50,000 by February 17th, 2023, the project Southwest Indiana will receive a matching grant as part of IHCDA’s CreatINg Places program. Officials say funds from the campaign will be used to develop and build the initial 1.2 miles of Gateway Trails and Campus Loop on the campus. When finished, USI will have 20 miles of trails and 22 acres of bike parks.
MSD of North Posey County has scheduled Preschool Screening Clinics which will be offered to children ages 3, 4 and 5 at no cost to parents to assess developmental and speech/language skills. The last fall clinic will be held next Tuesday, December 13th. Screenings are by appointment only. The number to call is (812) 874-2243.
Mt. Vernon’s Christmas on Main Street starts tonight. The Christmas Parade will begin at 7:00 PM and the Christmas Tree lighting will follow at 7:50 PM. There are a few more events planned for Saturday as well. At 9:00 AM there is the Christmas Character Breakfast. Then from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, it’s the Kid’s Christmas Party. Food Trucks will be available, along with music and fun. At 5:00 PM there will be a Christmas Movie at Amphitheater. During this time, you can round up at the Dairy Queen in Mt. Vernon and the proceeds will go to Christmas on Main Street.
North Posey High School is hosting a Parents’ Night Out tomorrow evening. Any kids ages 3 years through 6th grade are invited. Drop off the kids for a fun night from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM. There will be games, crafts, music, movies, and dinner. It is 30 dollars per child and 25 dollars for siblings. The event is sponsored by the Class of 2025. Please register in advance. You can contact Beth McCutchan for more information. Her email is bmccutchan@northposey.k12.in.us.
Santa Claus is making a stop along West Franklin Street in Evansville this weekend. The West Side Nut Club is excited to host its annual Santa Land event. Families and can come out to visit Santa and other Christmas characters at Acorn Plaza in Evansville. Patrons can expect free hot coco, cookies, and pictures with Santa. The event runs this Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. again next weekend on Saturday, December 17th. The annual Santa themed event has been going on since 1999.
Sports Tonight:
- North Posey Boys Basketball plays host to Heritage Hills. The JV game begins at 5:30 PM and the Varsity game tips at 7:00 PM. You can hear the Varsity game on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com. The Vikings are 2-2 on the season.
- The Indiana Pacers retrun home after a long 7-game road-trip and welcome the Washington Wizards to town for a 6:00 PM start. The Pacers are a game above .500 at 13-12.
Local News: Friday December 20th 2024