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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 coming up tomorrow in Mt. Vernon at First United Methodist Church. That is located at 601 Main Street in Mt. Vernon. Friday’s drive will be from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
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.
The North Posey Truck Raffle that was set to take place this Saturday has been rescheduled. Originally, the raffle was going to take place on Saturday at halftime of the North Posey Boys Basketball game vs Perry Central, but due to the girls’ basketball team playing Saturday afternoon in the Regionals, the boys’ game has been cancelled. The raffle drawing will now take place on Friday, February 21st at halftime of the game against Day School. This means you have more time to get a ticket. They are 20 dollars each and are available at the Expressway Auto locations in Mt. Vernon, the Old Mill Mart in New Harmony, Franky J’s, J T’s Corner Bar, Froggy’s in Wadesville, The Wheel House and J T’s Hardware in Poseyville.
The Posey County Health Department will soon be offering a new resource to the community. Starting on March 4th, the health department will be hosting free community clinics on the first and third Tuesday of every month. The clinics will take place at M-S-D of North Posey Ascension Saint Vincent Tri State Clinic from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. During the free clinics, different services will be offered including immunizations, vital sign checks, glucose monitoring, lice treatment kits, and various other testing as needed. For more information you can contact the health department at 812-838-1328.
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.
Coming up tonight in local college sports…USI Women’s and Men’s Basketball play at Western Illinois. The Women’s game tips off at 5:00 PM and the Men’s game will follow around 7:30 PM. USI Women’s Basketball is 17-8 on the season and 9-5 in the Ohio Valley Conference. USI Men’ Basketball is trying to snap a 4-game losing streak as they sit at 9-15 on the year and 4-10 in conference play.