Local News: Friday July 28th 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News:

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has extended its Air Quality alert through today for Posey County and the Tri-State, due to the latest smoke from Canadian wildfires. IDEM is forecasting air that’s unhealthy for sensitive groups, meaning people with lung or heart conditions should limit time and exertion outdoors. You are encouraged to drive less if possible and conserve energy at work and home. This helps improve the air quality. The air quality is on top of an Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service that continues through Friday. Forecasters are predicting highs near 100 degrees and a Heat Index value as high as 115. Be sure to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and check on relatives and neighbors.

Last night, North Posey Football had to cancel their Youth Camp due to the extreme heat. They posted on Facebook that those who are interested in signing up for either the flag football or Jr. tackle football leagues, you can do so on Saturday, August 12^th from 9:00-10:00 AM at the North Posey High School Fieldhouse. The first practice for Jr. Tackle Football will take place on August 12^th from 10:00-11:30 AM.

We are less than 2 weeks away from the start of school and the MSD of Mt. Vernon put out a release with some information. All school building offices have been open since Monday. Office hours until school resumes are from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Specific questions should be directed to the appropriate school principal’s office. The first day for students will be Tuesday, August 8^th. The first day will be a full day. Parents may contact their student’s school or the Administration Office to determine which bus their student will ride and obtain the bus driver’s phone number. The Elementary school day will be from 8:10 AM until 2:45 PM. The Junior High school day will be from 8:05 AM until 2:55 PM. The High School day will be from 8:05 AM until 3:05 PM. All student immunizations need to be up to date as required by Indiana state law. If you have any questions, please contact the Posey County Health Department at 812-838-1328, or your child’s physician.

Because of the extreme heat, Ellis Park officials are postponing today’s and Saturday’s races. According to a release, races set for this weekend are now scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. That’s due to forecasted temperatures in the high 90′s and a projected heat index value of 106 degrees. The cards will be the same for each day. Sunday races are on schedule, with first post set to start at 11:45 AM on Sunday.

Sports

• The St. Louis Cardinals (46-58) and Chicago Cubs (51-51) continue their 4-game series in St. Louis tonight at 7:15 PM. The Cubs who won the opener last night are playing for their 7^th-straight win. You can hear the game on 106.7 FM WMVI.

• The Cincinnati Reds (56-48) start a 3-game series in Los Angeles this evening at 9:10 PM.

• The Chicago White Sox (41-63) try to put a 6-game losing streak to bed as they play host to the Cleveland Guardians at 6:10 PM.