Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
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.
North Posey High School is inviting the community to join them this evening 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 pictures 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.
Mt. Vernon is having their Christmas on Main Street tomorrow evening. The Christmas Parade will start 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 this Saturday. 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.
Burdette Park in is looking for lifeguards ahead of the 2023 season. While summer of 2023 is still several months away, the park is looking for interested applicants now to allow for plenty of time for those who may need certification. New certification courses take place in January and February, then again in March and April. Recertification courses are also available in February and early May. Pay starts at $11.50 an hour, with flexible schedules available for students and student athletes. More information is available on the Burdette Park Facebook page.
The University of Evansville has announced plans to commemorate the 45th anniversary of a deadly plane crash that killed 29 people, including members of the UE basketball team. On December 13, 1977, a plane crashed at 7:22 p.m., just 90 seconds after takeoff. The event tragically took all 29 lives on board, including the UE men’s basketball team, supporters of the Purple Aces, and the flight crew. To commemorate the 45th anniversary and remember these lives, UE has planned two services on Tuesday, December 13, that are open to the campus community and public.
According to a press release, a daytime service will be held at noon at Memorial Plaza on campus, located directly behind Olmsted Hall. Officials say afterwards, a reception will be held in the Class of 1959 Gallery, located on the second floor of Ridgway University Center. Light refreshments will be served. They say a evening service, which begins at 7:00 p.m., will be held inside Neu Chapel. Speakers for the evening include Reverend Cynthia Bumb ‘81, Curt Begle ‘99, and Mike Blake, sportscaster. A moment of silence will also be observed at 7:22 p.m.
Ahead of the anniversary services, the university is inviting the public to stream From the Ashes: The University of Evansville Purple Aces. The documentary, produced and directed by Joe Atkinson, assistant professor of communication, tells the story of the 1977 UE Men’s Basketball team, the crash, and its aftermath. From the Ashes will premiere at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, on the university's website.
Sports:
- North Posey Girls Basketball is home against Washington. The JV game starts at 5:00 PM wit the Varsity game to follow at 6:30 PM.
Local News: Friday December 20th 2024