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News:
The jury has ruled on one of the counts an Evansville woman faced in a trial accusing her of confinement and rape charges, among others. The jury ruled 37-year-old Heidi Carter guilty of possession of a handgun without a permit, which is a misdemeanor. The other charges were not decided and those were ruled a mistrial. They will be back in court on December 9th.
Yesterday, 13 people took the stand, hours of bodycam and interrogation video were reviewed, and evidence ranging from a revolver to the tape officials say was used to restrain Timothy Ivy and his girlfriend was presented. Police say Carter met the pair on a social media site and invited them to a home on Stinson Avenue for sex and drugs. Officers say her boyfriend, Carey Hammond, came home and hit Ivy with a baseball bat and strangled him. Investigators say Carter held a gun to the woman’s head during the rape. In addition to testimony and evidence review, the prosecution announced Wednesday that one of Carter’s rape charges would be dropped. While the state pushed for a guilty verdict on all counts, the defense says that none of this would have happened if not for Hammond, and they asked the jury to decide not if Carter is innocent, but if they were firmly convinced, she was guilty.
This year, donors to the Posey County Community Foundation are once again making scholarship awards available through the Community Scholarship Program. “Many Foundation donors have honored their loved ones, high schools, or professions by endowing scholarship opportunities through the Foundation,” says Amy Smith, the Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact. Students may apply for one or more scholarships, as long as they meet the particular eligibility requirements. Details about each scholarship and the application are posted on the website at poseycountycf.org/scholarships. Eligibility requirements and selection criteria are determined by donors and are posted on the website. Each scholarship is unique and supports students with a variety of backgrounds, educational goals, and economic statuses. The deadline to apply is 12:00 midnight on Monday, February 13th, 2023.
North Posey High School is inviting the community to join them next Thursday, December 8th for their Girls Basketball game against Washington as they celebrate the ‘Spirit of Christmas.’ Trees representing the North Posey schools and decorated by their students will be available for viewing. Santa will be available for picture from 6:00-7:00 PM. Face painting and ornament making will also be available for children 12 and under. New, unwrapped toy donations will be collected to benefit Toys for Tots.
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.
Poseyville will have their tree lighting at the Community Center this Saturday 5:00 PM. 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.
Sports Tonight:
- Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Swimming is home against North at 5:30 PM.
- North Posey Girls Basketball travels to Harrison. The JV game starts at 5:30 PMa with the Varsity around 7:00 PM.
- North Posey Boys Wrestling welcomes Boonville at 6:00 PM.
Local News: Friday December 20th 2024