Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
A Mt. Vernon man has been found guilty of attempting to violate a court order of no contact with a child sexual abuse victim. That’s according to the Posey Co. Prosecutor’s Office, who says 55-year-old Jorge Cesar Gonzalez received the verdict in court yesterday. He is charged with Attempted Invasion of Privacy, which is a Class A Misdemeanor. Officials say Gonzalez, who is accused of child molesting, was ordered to have no contact with the victim. In June, authorities say Gonzalez violated the order and wrote a letter to the victim and had his wife deliver it to the child’s therapist. Gonzalez faces up to one year in jail for the offense.
Christmas in New Harmony starts tonight and runs through Sunday. This evening at 5:30 PM there will be a tree lighting at the New Harmony Inn to begin the weekend of events. You can check out the full list of events planned for the weekend on Visit New Harmony’s Facebook Page.
Coming up tomorrow at United Fidelity Bank in Mt. Vernon, there is a Pictures with Santa event. It will take place from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. There will be free pictures, crafts, and refreshments. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Posey County Sheriff’s Office has announced some exciting news for St. Wendel and St. Phillip Schools. They have teamed up in efforts to provide a safer environment for children and staff. The two schools have worked diligently together to secure grant funding for a School Resource Officer to provide a service for the two schools. The Sheriff’s Office says they are now in search of that School Resource Officer. It is a full-time position that pays 60,000 dollars with no benefits. You may apply by downloading the free app, Posey County Sheriff's Office, from the app store. Once downloaded choose the "Join our Team" tab then choose "deputy sheriff" as the position desired, then complete the application. Applications will be reviewed and processed by both schools and the Sheriff.
Last night, the University of Southern Indiana hosted their annual “Lighting a Tradition” holiday celebration. The event lasted from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM. Attendees enjoyed carol singing, crafts, games, inflatables, a tree lighting, and much more. Organizers say there was a donation drive from Archie’s closet for cleaning products and toiletries.
Sports:
Coming up this evening in local high school sports, it’s the battle of Posey County as Mt. Vernon Boys Basketball welcomes North Posey. The JV game is slated for 6:00 PM and the Varsity game will follow at 7:30 PM. You can hear tonight’s game on the radio on 106.7 FM WMVI, 98.9 FM WPIW, and online at poseycountyradio.com. The Wildcats are 2-0 and the Vikings are 2-2.
Last night in men’s college basketball…the 8th ranked Purdue Boilermakers got tripped up on the road at Penn State, 81-70. The Boilermakers slip to 7-2 on the season and will play again on Sunday at home against Maryland.
Coming up tonight in men’s college basketball…the Indiana Hoosiers play host to Miami (Ohio) at 6:00 PM. IU is looking for a third-straight victory as they are 6-2 on the year.
19th ranked Illinois heads to Northwestern at 8:00 PM. The Fighting Illini have a record of 6-1.
In the NBA this evening, the Indiana Pacers will try to end a 3-game losing streak as they play in Chicago against the Bulls at 7:00 PM. The Pacers are 9-14 overall.
From the NFL on Thursday Night Football last night…the Detroit Lions squeaked by the Green Bay Packers in Detroit, 34-31. The Lions kicked a game-winning 35-yard field goal as time expired. Detroit improves to 12-1 and Green Bay slides to 9-4.