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Posey County EMS posted on Facebook a save the date for the community to take note of. Coming up on Saturday, January 20th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the New Harmony Fire Station, the Community Paramedic and Health Department are hosting a free car seat check. Make sure your kids are in the proper seat and it’s installed correctly. You can reach out to Posey County EMS with any questions, or if you are unable to afford a car seat.
INDOT says that the IN-65 bridge over I-64 near the Vanderburgh-Posey County line is beginning to show its age, so contractors started rebuilding the bridge this past Monday along with nighttime closures for I-64 beginning on January 15th. Though the bridge is safe to use at the moment, INDOT says that the bridge is something that they have been keeping an eye on. It was originally built in 1966, and previously reconstructed in 1983. This new reconstruction project is expected to last until July, as work will be done to replace the bridge’s concrete and steel. Nighttime closures will take place for two weeks from 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, with traffic utilizing the on and off ramps to bypass the road closure. During construction, INDOT will direct vehicles towards detours, but they will be a number of miles away toward U.S.- 41 and Poseyville. The ramps at the I-64 and State Road 65 Interchange will remain open during the project, and the official detour for southbound S.R. 65 traffic is I-64 westbound to State Road 165 to I-64 eastbound.
Heads up for drivers on the west side of Evansville as a sinkhole formed Tuesday. It’s at Wabash and Maryland on the west side. The hole is likely large enough to get tires stuck, and it’s pretty deep. Crews have now put barriers around it.
A second Indiana Republican has announced his intention to retire from Congress. 6th District Congressman Greg Pence said on Tuesday that he will not run for re-election this fall to the seat he first won in 2018. Pence, who hails from Columbus and represents residents in several south-central and southeast Indiana counties, said frustration with GOP infighting and lack of congressional progress played a role in his decision to retire. According to Pence’s website, he was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019 after he served in the private sector. Pence, a former Marine officer and small businessman, serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, as well as the House Subcommittee on Energy and House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. Pence said his successor will need to focus on continued economic growth in the district. Pence’s announcement comes after U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind. District 8 announced Monday that he would be retiring following the 2024 session.
In local high school sports last night…North Posey Girls Basketball saw their three-game winning streak come to an end with a heartbreaking 66-65 double overtime loss at Heritage Hills. The Vikings slip to 7-11 on the year.
Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball fell at home to Tecumseh, 64-25 as the Wildcats drop to 2-17 on the season.
From Men’s College Basketball last night…the Indiana Hoosiers stubbed their toe at Rutgers, 66-57. The Hoosiers are now 11-5 overall and 3-2 in the Big 10. Down goes #1 Purdue as they get hammered at Nebraska, 88-72. The Boilermakers are 14-2 and also 3-2 in the Big 10. 6th ranked Kentucky handled Missouri at home, 90-77. The Cats run their record to 12-2 and 2-0 in the SEC.
Coming up tonight in Men’s College Basketball…the Evansville Purple Aces look to snap a 3-game losing streak at Bradley at 7:00 PM. The Aces are 10-5 on the season and 1-3 in the MVC. Bradley is also 10-5 on the year and 2-2 in the conference.
The Indiana Pacers wrap up a five-game homestand against the Washington Wizards this evening at 6:00 PM. Indiana is 3-1 on the current homestand…and 21-15 overall on the season. The Pacers will be without their star guard Tyrese Haliburton for a few weeks as he suffered a Grade 1 Left Hamstring Strain in the Pacers win on Monday over the Celtics.
Local News: Friday December 20th 2024