Posey County Radio News and Sports
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The Posey County Sheriff’s Office says they have two open positions for anyone interested in being a jail officer. You can apply in person, or by downloading their free app…Posey County Sheriff’s Office. Choose the “Join Our Team” tab and scroll to “Jail Officer.” Starting pay is $43,790.00 with advancement opportunity. The position also offers medical, dental, and eye insurance.
NewLife Rescue and Adoption is having an event at McKim’s IGA in Mt. Vernon tomorrow from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be homemade bake goods, a cash raffle, BBQ sandwiches, chili, burgers, brats, hot dogs, chili dogs, and apples with caramel cheesecake dip. They encourage the community to swing by and get your breakfast, lunch, and raffle ticket while supporting the rescue. For more information on how you can offer support, you can visit newliferescues.org.
The Mt. Vernon Parks and Recreation Department is reminding the community that the registration deadline for youth basketball is today. The games start on November 9th. You can find the link to register on the Mt. Vernon Parks and Recreation Department’s Facebook page.
The Alexandrian Public Library in Mt. Vernon is hosting a Halloween event this evening called “Boo Bash” from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM. Registration is required. They say that the doors for the event will open at 5:50 PM tonight and there will be games, photos, refreshments, treat bags, and more. They encourage you to come dressed in a costume.
Coming up tomorrow morning at the North Posey High School Football field is the annual Punt, Pass, and Kick Contest for boys and girls ages 8-12. The Kiwanis Club of Poseyville will sponsor the competition. First, Second, and Third place trophies will be awarded in each of the five age categories. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants. No entry fee will be charged, and the contest is open to any student in the age range of 8-12 who attends a school within the boundaries of the M.S.D. of North Posey. The Kiwanis Club of Poseyville will supply the footballs, prizes, kicking tees, and workers.
As temperatures get colder, CenterPoint Energy officials say you can expect to pay more when heating your home this winter. It comes as the cost of natural gas is projected to increase. To help curb these costs CenterPoint Energy is encouraging customers in its southern Indiana natural gas territory to prepare for that increase. According to a press release, this year’s natural gas costs are projected to increase over last year’s heating season as the demand for natural gas continues to grow. CenterPoint Energy officials say customers can expect to pay on average $129 a month over the five-month period from November to March. There are several assistance programs that you can use to lower those costs, including the Energy Assistance Program, and the Universal Service Program. As a reminder, CenterPoint does not make any profit from the overall cost of natural gas; it is passed on to customers at cost. They are also not allowed to markup from the purchase and sale of natural gas.
Tonight is the final week of the High School Football regular season. The 6-2 North Posey Vikings will close the regular season at home against 3-5 Pike Central at 6:30 PM. Jordan Fisher and Chris Morlan will have the radio broadcast on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com. Their pregame show starts at 6:15 PM.
The 4-4 Mt. Vernon Wildcats play host to 1-7 Princeton at 7:00 PM. Chris Cooke and Allen Buck will have you covered on the radio on 106.7 FM WMVI and online at poseycountyradio.com. Their pregame show gets rolling at 6:45 PM.
Last night Mt. Vernon Volleyball lost their first-round match in the Class 3A Sectional 32 at Mt. Vernon High School in straight sets against Heritage Hills. The scores were 25-16, 25-12, and 25-20. The Wildcats season ends with a 4-21 record.
North Posey Volleyball plays Mater Dei tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM in the Semi-Final Round of the Class 2A Sectional 48 at South Spencer High School. The Vikings are 24-6 overall. If they win their match tomorrow morning, they would then play again in the evening at 6:00 PM in the championship match against the winner of Tecumseh and Perry Central.