Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Ready or not, the school year is quickly approaching. We are about two weeks out from the start of the new school year and tomorrow Family Matters of Posey County is hosting a Backpack Event. It will be held tomorrow from 12:00-3:00 PM at Hedges School. This is for parents that need help with school supplies for their kids. The event requires an appointment, so if interested you are to call Family Matters at 812-838-6875. Parents must accompany children, as well as provide a photo ID and proof of address. It is one backpack per child while supplies last.
Posey County Council on Aging is now hiring for an Executive Director position to lead and manage the non-profit organization, oversee operations, finances, programs, staff, volunteers, events, and fundraising. Must possess excellent communication skills and assistance to aged and disabled persons. To apply submit resume to executive.pcca@yahoo.com.
Feed Evansville's latest community food giveaway is on the calendar. Feed Evansville will be hosting its next community food share event this Wednesday. The food share is happening at Vann Park from 4:30-6:30 PM. Attendees of the food share event are asked to park and stand in line once the Feed Evansville truck arrives. Because of limited supplies, Feed Evansville says community members will only be able to pick up their own food boxes, and won't be able to pick up for others.
The Vanderburgh County fair is underway. The fair kicked off early this morning, with all exhibit buildings open to the public at 3:00 PM and all the rides open at 5:00 PM. The fair’s official opening is set for 6:30 PM tonight.
Former St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and Jasper High School graduate, Scott Rolen was officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday in Cooperstown. Rolen was drafted in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft in 1993. He played in the big leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Cincinnati Reds. Rolen was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1997, was a seven-time all-star, eight-time gold glove winner, won the Silver Slugger Award in 2002, and won a World Series Championship with the Cardinals in 2006. Rolen was a career .281 hitter, had 2,077 hits, 316 home runs, and drove in 1,287 runs.
Sports
- The St. Louis Cardinals (44-56) start a 3-game series out west in Arizona tonight against the Diamondbacks at 8:40 PM. You can hear the game on 106.7 FM WMVI.
- The Cincinnati Reds (55-46) start a big 3-game series in Milwaukee this evening against the Brewers at 7:10 PM. The Reds are just a half game back of the Brewers for first place in the NL Central.
Local News: Thursday January 2nd 2025