Afternoon News: Tuesday April 18th 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News: 

The Saint Wendel Knights of Saint John are hosting a drive-thru chicken Dinner this Sunday from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM to benefit the Habitat for Humanity Northern Posey County Build. All proceeds from the drive-thru chicken dinner will help fun the next habitat homes built in northern Posey County. GAF Roofing Manufacturer in Mt. Vernon will match the profits from the dinner up to $10,000.

Newlife Rescue and Adoption posted on Facebook that they still have several dogs and cats up for adoption at their 6500 Leonard Road location. This week at that shelter with an approved application, all adoptable dogs are 50 dollars, and all adoptable cats are 10 dollars.

This Thursday at Hedges Central Elementary School in Mt. Vernon, there will be a Jobapalooza event. The event will last from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be music, food, giveaways, resources, and jobs.

North Posey High School posted on Facebook that they will be hosting a Job Fair this Thursday from 12:30 PM until 3:00 PM. Companies that will be attending include Nix, Hoehn Plastics, Ameriqual, Sabic, Trainmaster, H&R Agri-power, ARC of Southwestern Indiana, and Express Pros. If a company is interested in participating, you should contact Brad Wallace at bwallace@northposey.k12.in.us.

The registration period is now underway for the classic car show known as Frog Follies. The 48th annual Frog Follies will take place August 25th-27th. The popular event will return to the Vanderburgh 4H Center. The show features thousands of hot rods and includes food booths and food trucks. Entry at the gate is $7 per person. Kids 12 and under get in free.

A new partnership between the University of Evansville and Warrick County schools is set to start next fall. The partnership will give college credit to high school students enrolled in education or heath science programs. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Michael Austin, says students will be able to earn credits to help accelerate their college careers. Austin says those who successfully complete the program will get a $25,000 scholarship to the university. The programs will be taught at the newly developed Warrick Pathways Career Center.

Sports:

• Mt. Vernon Baseball (2-7) travels to Forest Park tonight at 5:30 PM.

• North Posey Baseball (6-4) plays at Tecumseh tonight at 4:30 PM.

• Evansville Baseball (20-15) welcomes Western Kentucky to town this evening for a non-conference midweek game at 6:00 PM.

• Evansville Softball (21-21) plays host to SIUE at 6:00 PM.

• The St. Louis Cardinals (7-10) and Arizona Diamondbacks continue their 3-game series in St. Louis tonight at 6:45 PM. Catch the game on 106.7 FM WMVI.

• The Chicago Cubs (9-6) are still in Oakland taking on the Athletics at 8:40 PM.     

• The Cincinnati Reds (7-9) are at home against the Tampa Bay Rays at 5:40 PM.

• The Chicago White Sox (6-10) play a doubleheader in Chicago against the Philadelphia Phillies at 3:10 PM and 6:40 PM.