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North Posey Boys Basketball is back in action tonight as they play at Southridge. The JV game is set for 5:30 PM and the Varsity game will begin around 7:00 PM. The Vikings are looking for their 3rd-straight win. They are 10-8 overall. Tonight’s Varsity game can be heard on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com.
Mt. Vernon Boys Basketball is home this evening against Boonville. The JV game starts at 5:30 PM and the Varsity game will follow around 7:00 PM. The Wildcats will try to avoid a 3rd-straight loss as they are 9-10 on the year. Listen to tonight’s game on 106.7 FM WMVI and online at poseycountyradio.com.
The University of Southern Indiana will accelerate its transition to becoming a full-time member of the NCAA Division 1 one year ahead of the original timeline. In a statement Thursday, USI said they are ready to meet the deadlines needed to achieve the ability to have all USI athletic teams compete in NCAA Tournaments, starting in the '25-'26 season. When USI announced its move to Division 1 three years ago, the NCAA had a rule that required the university to sit out the Division I tournaments while it transitioned from Division II. But, according to USI, a recent ruling has allowed the school to pursue an expedited reclassification path to Division I. Last season, the USI Women's Basketball team won the Ohio Valley Conference tournament. Normally, that would be an automatic bid into the Women's NCAA Tournament, but due to the previous rule, USI wasn't able to compete in the tournament.
There is a Blood Drive today in Mt. Vernon at First United Methodist Church. That is located at 601 Main Street in Mt. Vernon. Today’s drive will be from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
Mt. Vernon High School has announced a Class of 2029 Information Night on Monday, February 24th at 6:00 PM. This will be a parent information session for incoming freshmen, and anyone interested in attending Mt. Vernon High School. It will be held in the Mt. Vernon Cafeteria. The evening will be a chance to meet high school staff and administration, learn about curriculum, extracurricular activities, and career pathways.
The Mt. Vernon Police Department is now accepting applications for officers. Starting pay is listed at $59,577. There is a $2,000 increase in salary after the first probationary year. Benefits include shift differentials, vacation and sick days, personal days, a clothing allowance, take home car for in and surrounding counties, health, dental and vision insurance as well as life insurance. They invite interested parties to apply now by visiting Mt. Vernon I N Dot Gov or by stopping by the police department at 3 11 College Avenue.
A new gym is coming to Evansville’s west side. Planet Fitness is opening a new location in place of the old Office Depot at the corner of Rosenberger Avenue and the Lloyd Expressway. This is the third Planet Fitness location in Evansville, joining one on First Avenue and South Green River Road. There is currently no word on when the new location will open.
Last night in local college sports…USI Men’s Basketball lost a 5th-straight game at Western Illinois, 87-62. The Screaming Eagles are now 9-16 on the year and 4-11 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
USI Women’s Basketball earned a win at Western Illinois, 76-70. It’s now back-to-back wins for them as they improve to 18-8 and 10-5 in conference play.
Both USI Women’s and Men’s Basketball plays at Lindenwood on Saturday.