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The High School Football regular season came to an end last Friday and yesterday the final Indiana Football Coaches Association Rankings were released. The North Posey Vikings are ranked 10th in Class 2A. In Class 5A, Castle is 6th. In Class 4A, Jasper is 12th and Reitz is 14th. Class 3A has Memorial 1st, Heritage Hills 2nd, Gibson Southern 3rd, Mater Dei 6th, and Southridge is ranked 9th.
The North Posey Vikings play their first-round sectional game this Friday night at South Vermillion. North Posey plays in the Class 2A Sectional 39.
The Mt. Vernon Wildcats play their first-round sectional game this Friday evening at Southridge. Mt. Vernon plays in the Class 3A Sectional 32.
National Teen Driver Safety Week is a vital reminder that traffic accidents remain a leading cause of death for teens aged 15 to 18. In 2022, over 800 teen drivers nationwide lost their lives in crashes, and Posey County law enforcement is urging young drivers to stay focused behind the wheel. According to Posey County’s Chief Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Fortune, distracted driving is one of the most significant risks for teen drivers. Cell phone use has led to numerous accidents in the area. In rural Posey County, deer-related accidents are also common, particularly at night when drivers are more likely to be distracted by their phones. Drowsy driving, particularly with late-night road construction, is another danger. While Posey County has not seen many severe crashes recently, Fortune stresses the importance of ongoing conversations between parents and teens about safe driving practices. As National Teen Driver Safety Week begins, Posey County officials encourage parents to remind their teens to stay alert, focused, and safe behind the wheel.
Two weeks from today is Election Day. The Poseyville Community Center has a pair of dates for the community to vote early. Saturday, October 26th from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM and Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. On Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 5th, people can vote from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM. The Poseyville Community Center is located at 60 North Church Street.
The Posey County Sheriff’s Office says they have two open positions for anyone interested in being a jail officer. You can apply in person, or by downloading their free app…Posey County Sheriff’s Office. Choose the “Join Our Team” tab and scroll to “Jail Officer.” Starting pay is $43,790.00 with advancement opportunity. The position also offers medical, dental, and eye insurance.
The West Side Nut Club will be holding a press conference to "provide detailed information" on this year's half-pot today at 4:30 PM. It will be at the West Side Nut Club Office, which is located at North 11th Avenue and West Franklin Street. During this year's Fall Festival, the Nut Club Half-Pot surpassed the $2 million mark, which beat last year's total pot by around $200,000.
“Boo at the Zoo” made its return to the Mesker Park Zoo on Friday and was held throughout the weekend. The event continues through this weekend as well on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Families are invited to come out and wear their costumes for all kinds of fun at the zoo. Tickets are live and can only be purchased online directly from the Mesker Park Zoo website. The hours for the event on Friday and Saturday are from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Sunday from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM.