Local News: Thursday July 25th 2024
The United Way of Posey County has announced in a press release that they have funds available for 501 (c)(3) groups who need assistance. They are looking to help out these organizations who aim to improve the life of Posey County residents. Details on assistance and funding support can be obtained by contacting Keely Winiger, the executive director of the United Way of Posey County, by calling 812-838-3637. The deadline to apply for assistance is September 13th. More information and a copy of the application can be found online at unitedwayposeycounty.org.
The town of Cythiana announced yesterday that phase 3 of reconstruction on state road 65 will begin in a couple of weeks. The closure for this phase will be limited between the intersection of state road 68 and the southern limits of Cynthiana. The work is estimated to last approximately 2 months. In other area traffic news, the highway 65 bridge over I-64 is scheduled to reopen next Friday August 2nd at 3:00 PM.
The Deaconess Mobile Mammogram unit will be providing screening mammograms coming up on August 1st. No insurance is required for these screenings as the Posey County Health Department will cover the cost for those who need assistance. To schedule a mammogram, call 812-450-6266. If you need financial assistance for the screening, call the Posey County Health Department after your appointment is scheduled at 812-838-1330. The location for the screenings will be the IGA in Mount Vernon on August 1st between 9AM and 2PM.
There will be a community blood drive coming up in Poseyville next Monday. It will be at the Poseyville Community Center on July 29th from 1:30 to 6:00. They ask that you set up an appointment ahead of time by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. That is 1-800-733-2767.
Family Matters of Posey County has some unclaimed backpacks and supplies from earlier this week when they had their Back to School Backpack giveaway. If you missed the event, they invite you to contact their office at 812-838-6875 to make an appointment to receive any unclaimed backpacks. Their office is located in the Hedges Central building in Mount Vernon. Again the phone number to contact Family Matters is 812-838-6875.
The Relay For Life of North Posey 5K run and walk is coming up on Saturday August 17th at Murphy Park in New Harmony. Registration will be from 6:30 – 7:30, a kids dash at 7:45 and the race / walk to start at 8:00. All proceeds will benefit the Relay for Life of North Posey and the American Cancer Society. They invite you to sign up ahead of time by visiting their event on Facebook, or you can find a link on our Posey County Radio Facebook Page as well.
Harmonie State Park will be hosting a back to school bash on Saturday at the park. Activities for the kids include games with prizes, foam machine, sensory activities, sprinklers, inflatables and free goodie bags and food. The bash will take place from 3 to 7 coming up this Saturday the 27th and standard gates fees do apply to get into the park. Those fees are $7 for in-state vehicles and $9 for out of state.