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Several fire departments gathered yesterday to remember a long time Mt. Vernon firefighter. Andy Granderson passed away this past Friday after a long battle with cancer. Granderson was a firefighter with Black Township Fire and Rescue for more than twenty years. Mount Vernon Fire Department members draped a multi-story flag across Main Street as a procession of cars and fire trucks from the surrounding area passed under it. Fire Chief Ryan Riggs says members of eight fire departments came to show their support. Following the processional, a celebration of life ceremony was held at Bethesda Church in Mt. Vernon with burial service afterwards at McFadden Cemetery.
A new paramedic program will begin serving people in Posey County beginning Monday. Officials say it’s aimed at cutting down on trips to the hospital and providing in-home care for non-emergency calls. They say a trip to the hospital isn’t needed for all medical situations. Paramedic Amy Woodley is in charge of the new program. She says they will also follow up with patients who are released from the hospital. This program is fairly new to Indiana. Scott Township in Vanderburgh County began theirs in January.
The Posey County Health Department is looking for part time drivers to help spray for vector control throughout the county. This would need to occur in the evening but can be arranged based on your schedule and availability. You will be provided with the truck and equipment for the job and instructed on how to perform the job and locations to spray. The pay is $13.50/hr. If interested call the Posey County Health Department and ask to talk to Libby Kern during office hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Call 812-838-1328
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) is looking to fill positions at its Extended Day Centers. The EVSC will be hosting a job fair today from Noon to 4:00 PM in an effort to recruit new hires. Positions are part time with flexible hours, with pay starting at $10.40 per hour. No college education is required, but you'll need to be at least 16 and able to pass a background check and a drug screening. The job fair is taking place at 310 SE 8th St. in the grey EVSC building next to the school bus lot.
The Southern Indiana Chapter of the National Football Foundation proudly announces that Colton Lippe of Mt. Vernon High School has been nominated to the NFF 2023 Team of Distinction. Some of Colton's accomplishments include team captain, 3.99GPA, PAC All Conference Player, member of the National Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and ranked 9th academically in his class. An honoree in the Midwest Region, the RB/LB also was a member of the Mt. Vernon wrestling and golf teams. He plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana.
Local News: Thursday January 2nd 2025