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Posey County Emergency Management has upgraded the current travel status to a “WATCH” level. Only essential travel, such as to and from work, or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.
The Town of Poseyville posted on Facebook that the Poseyville Community Center is serving as a shelter for residents who lose power. Residents who require shelter due to power loss should text 812-431-6896.
MSD of North Posey schools are operating virtually today due to inclement weather. This is a normal virtual day where students will access an assignment online, provided by teachers, and complete the assignment to fulfill the requirement for the day. Students can locate assignment information via email, CANVAS, Google Classroom, or other online resources. Teachers will be available by email. All students can use their Chromebook or any other device with internet connectivity to access their email and other online resources. Students are encouraged to use their email as the primary method of communication with teachers. Student submission of assignments by the teacher established due dates will count toward attendance for the day.
The City of Mt. Vernon says Renewable Resources will not be picking up trash on Monday due to the weather. They will shift all trash pickup days back one day.
All Mt. Vernon City Buildings are closed for today and so is the Posey County Co-Op.
The Children’s Learning Center of Posey County will be closed all day today.
The Mt. Vernon M-Club has postponed their monthly meeting tonight and it has been rescheduled for Monday, January 13th.
With the inclement weather from Sunday, the New Harmony Fire Department shared a few tips to remember. They say if your vehicle slides off the roadway and you only need a tow, please contact a tow company of your choice. If you are injured or having a medical emergency, call 911. When first responders become inundated with multiple calls for vehicles off the roadway and there are no injuries or medical problems, it can cause significant delays in responding to calls involving injuries or medical emergencies. If your power goes out, call your utility provider or check their website. If you are on oxygen, have backup tanks on hand. Be sure to call your oxygen supply company before you run out. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 to be transported to a local hospital.
From local high school sports over the weekend, Mt. Vernon Boys Basketball earned a road victory on Saturday at Pike Central, 75-43. The Wildcats improve to 5-4 on the season. They travel to Forest Park for their next game this Friday night.
In Men’s College Basketball from Sunday…the Indiana Hoosiers won at Penn State, 77-71. Oumar Ballo had a double-double for IU with 25 points and 13 rebounds. The Hoosiers have won 4-straight games and are now 12-3 on the year and 3-1 in the Big 10.
20th Ranked Purdue handled Northwestern easily at home, 79-61. Braden Smith paced the Boilermakers with 22 points. Purdue has won 3-straight to run their record to 11-4 and 3-1 in the Big 10.
22nd Ranked Illinois squeezed by Washington on the road, 81-77. The Fighting Illini have won 4 consecutive games as their overall record has jumped to 11-3 and 3-1 in conference play.
From the NFL yesterday it was Week 18, which means the regular season finale. The Indianapolis Colts didn’t have anything to play for in terms of making the playoffs as they were eliminated after their Week 17 loss at the Giants. The Colts were able to finish the season off with a win though as they outlasted the Jacksonville Jaguars at home, 26-23 in overtime. Colts running back, Jonathan Taylor carried the ball 34 times for 177 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Joe Flacco was 23-for-40 passing for 264 yards and a touchdown. Indy finishes with an 8-9 record and misses out on the playoffs for a 4th-straight year. Last night on social media, Colts Owner Jim Irsay said that Head Coach Shane Steichen and General Manager Chris Ballard will return next season.
Other Week 18 results included the Chicago Bears winning at the Green Bay Packers, 24-22. Bears ended a 10-game losing streak and finish at 5-12 overall. The Packers went 11-6 and will be the #7 seed in the NFC Playoffs. Green Bay will play at the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at 3:30 PM in the Wild Card Round.
The Tennessee Titans lost at home against the Houston Texans, 23-14. The Titans went 3-14 and will have the #1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Coming up this evening in the NBA…the Indiana Pacers play at the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 PM. The Pacers have won back-to-back games and will be going for a 3rd-straight win as they sit at 18-18 overall.