Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Communities in Senate District 49 will receive more than $2.1 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG). According to a press release, the program aims to advance community infrastructure projects, strengthen local transportation networks, and improve Indiana’s roads and bridges.
In Senate District 49, the following communities received grants:
- Evansville received $987,405.08
- Mount Vernon received $533,889.75
- Vanderburgh County received $657,378
Officials say through the program, the Indiana Department of Transportation matches up to $1 million annually when localities invest in road and bridge repairs. The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program offers two rounds of applications each year, with the next call for applications happening in January of 2023.
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.
Family Matters of Posey County is still in search of Bell Ringers. Volunteers are needed at both Family Matters and The Salvation Army. You can register online at www.registertoring.com.
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.
Mt. Vernon is having their Christmas on Main Street this Friday 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 Main Street in Evansville continues to see progress with a brand new mixed-use, workforce housing development officially opening its doors. Officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday to introduce the Forge on Main to Jacobsville. The $28 million project started over 4 years ago. Now, residents are already making themselves at home. Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke said everyone should remember what that block of Main Street looked like just a few short years ago when an empty grocery store sat closed for years. The Mayor announced back in November that the project team was able to secure an agreement with Dollar General to bring a DG Market to the ground floor of the development. The new store will bring fresh foods and other affordable essentials to the Jacobsville food desert. The project’s team members say they’re hoping this project will continue to spur future developments in the Jacobsville area. One development already on the agenda is a 52-unit affordable housing project that will break ground in 2023.
Sports Tonight:
- University of Evansville Men's Basketball (2-8) is home against Campbell at 7:00 PM.
- USI Men's Basketball (3-5) plays host to Anderson at 7:00 PM.
- USI Women's Basketball (3-3) travels to Butler at 6:00 PM.
- Other Men's College Basketball features #14 IU (7-1) at home taking on Nebraska at 7:30 PM. #5 Purdue (8-0) welcomes Hofstra at 6:00 PM. Notre Dame (6-2) plays host to Boston University at 6:00 PM. Ball State (4-4) is on the road to play Eastern Illinois at 7:00 PM. Indiana State (8-1) plays at SIU (5-3) at 7:00 PM.
- The Indiana Pacers (13-11) wrap up their 7-game road-trip in Minnesota against the Timberwolves at 7:00 PM.
Local News: Friday December 20th 2024