Local News: Thursday October 26th 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News:

The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) says they have been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Officials say the funding is to develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Vanderburgh, Posey, Warrick, and Gibson counties. A release shows assistance for the project comes from the EDA’s $30.7 million budget for Partnership Planning awards, designed to build capacity and guide economic prosperity and resiliency in an area or region. Officials say the next steps include releasing a request for proposals and selecting an experienced consultant while forming a regional strategy committee to guide the plan and implement recommendations. Officials also say the regional strategy committee will be comprised of individuals throughout the four-county region representing a variety of economic development interests, employer sectors, and units of government.

Much cooler temperatures will be headed our way next week and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security posted some tips to stay safe during the colder months. They say to teach your children to avoid using a space heater or alternative heating. Create a safe heating zone at home. They also encourage you to plug your heater directly into a wall outlet, keep things that can burn three feet away, and be sure to shut off your heater when you leave home.

The Salvation Army is currently looking for volunteers to “ring the bells” for our 2023 Red Kettle Campaign. The Posey County campaign will run from November 25th through December 23rd. The Red Kettles will be at McKim’s IGA on Thursday’s from 4:00-6:00 PM & Saturday’s from 9:00-3:00 PM, Priceless on Saturday’s from 9:00-3:00 PM, and JL Hirschs on Saturday’s from 8:00-4:00 PM. Interested individuals or groups can register for 2-hour shifts at Registertoring.com or call Family Matters at 812-838-6875. Donations collected in Posey County go to help the people of Posey County. 

Sports:

Coming up tomorrow night, it’s more high school football postseason action. The North Posey Vikings will be on the road again for round two of the Sectionals as they travel to The Bowl on the west side of Evansville to battle the Mater Dei Wildcats. Kickoff is set for 6:30 PM. Jordan Fisher and Chris Morlan will have the radio broadcast on 98.9 FM WPIW, 106.7 FM WMVI, and online at poseycountyradio.com. Their pregame show tomorrow night will start at 6:15 PM. North Posey is 9-1 and Mater Dei is 3-7.

Last night the Indiana Pacers got their season underway with a 143-120 thumping of the Washington Wizards at home. The Pacers had 8 players in double figures, led by Bruce Brown with 24 points. Tyrese Haliburton also had 20 points and 11 assists. Indiana will play at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday at 6:30 PM.