Morning News: Thursday March 2nd 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News:

Mt. Vernon High School says there will be a parent and athlete meeting on Wednesday, March 15th, at 5:30 PM in the main gym for any football or basketball player currently in grades 8-11.  The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss upcoming summer schedules and expectations for athletes.

Bud’s Hardware in Mt. Vernon says they are taking job applications for the first time in four years. The job details include being able to work anytime Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM, being able to lift 50 pounds, friendly and helpful to the customers. Hours vary and the job is part-time. To pick up and application, you can swing by the Bud’s Hardware store who has been serving Mt. Vernon since 1874.

Sectional play will continue tomorrow night for the North Posey Vikings Boys Basketball team as they will take on Perry Central at 6:00 PM in the second round of the Class 2A Sectional 48 at Tell City. The Vikings beat South Spencer in the first round on Tuesday, 58-56. You will be able to hear the game on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com. If your business wants to sponsor North Posey Basketball on the radio, give Posey County Radio a call at 812-673-9684.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is renewing a partnership with the University of Southern Indiana. USI President Dr. Ronald Rochon and his staff met with Sheriff Noah Robinson and his deputies on Wednesday. They agreed to continue the Public Safety Partnership, which began under Sheriff Dave Wedding in 2018. The renewed agreement will continue to provide campus law enforcement services. The new deal will go before the Vanderburgh County Commissioners later this month for approval.

Haynie's Corner and Downtown Evansville are inviting the community to help raise money for a local bar. This comes after a car drove through Peephole Bar and Grill on Main Street nearly two weeks ago leaving a huge hole in the front of the business. The community now hopes to raise money in a spaghetti bowl. This Sunday, March 5th, residents can grab a bowl of spaghetti. There will also be a chance to see Downtown Evansville Indiana play against Haynie's Corner Arts District in a flag football match-up. Organizers say general admission is $5 and admission plus spaghetti is $15. The event will begin at 3:05 p.m. at Sunset Park. 

Sports:

- USI Men's Basketball (16-16) lost in the first round of the OVC Tournament last night at Ford Center against SIU Edwardsville, 68-54. Isaiah Swope had 15 points in the loss for the Screaming Eagles. 

- From other Men's College Basketball last night...#23 UK (20-10) lost at home to Vanderbilt, 68-66. Notre Dame (11-19) topped #25 Pittsburgh at home, 88-81. 

- Evansville Baseball (3-5) won their 3rd-straight game yesterday at SEMO, 14-8. Danny Borgstrom hit a grand-slam and Brendan Hord also went deep for the Aces.