Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Starting today, The Indiana Department of Transportation reports that SR68 and SR65 is scheduled to be closed in the town of Cynthiana. They say the project should be completed by June of this year. Town streets should not be affected and will be available for emergency responders.
Still a few weeks left to get those taxes finished. Just a reminder that the Posey County Council on Aging is offering free tax services through the Center for those that are 60 years and older with an income of $57,000 or less. This is being offered through April 7th. You can call or stop by the office to make your appointment. Posey County Council on Aging is located at 618 W. Eighth Street in Mt. Vernon.
CenterPoint Energy is encouraging customers who may be on the verge of disconnection to make payment arrangements. With the winter heating season coming to an end, CenterPoint Energy sent out a note in the middle of last week to remind customers that Indiana’s winter regulatory moratorium, which temporarily suspends disconnections of customers who meet low-income guidelines and have received federal and state utility heating assistance, is also expiring. Customers who have received a disconnect notice are urged to call CenterPoint to make payment arrangements and avoid possible disconnection.
Over the weekend, USI Men’s Basketball participated in the CBI Tournament down in Daytona Beach, Florida. This is a 16-team single elimination tournament and the Screaming Eagles lost their first game on Saturday. USI was the #15 seed and got beat by #2 seed San Jose State, 77-52. The Screaming Eagles finished their inaugural Division One season with a 16-17 record.
Sports:
- Evansville Baseball (12-7) beat Purdue at home, 6-4. The Aces took both games over the weekend against the Boilermakers. UE has now won 5-straight and 12-of-14 games.
- USI Baseball (7-13) lost at Murray State, 13-3. The Racers swept the 3-game series as the Screaming Eagles have lost 4-straight games overall.
- Evansville Softball (15-11, 1-2) fell in their rubber match with Bradley at home, 2-0.
- USI Softball (10-11, 4-1) won both games at home against Lindenwood, 8-0 and 7-4. They have won 3-straight games.
- From the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Sunday...IU (23-12) lost their second round game against Miami, 85-69. UK (22-12) also lost their second round game vs Kansas State, 75-69.
Local News: Friday December 20th 2024