Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Bridges of Hope Fair Trade Christmas Sale is this Saturday, November 5th at the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church in Wesley Hall. It starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM. Lunch will be served on Saturday as well. Bridges of Hope is a Fair Trade Mission Store located at First United Methodist Church at 601 North Main Street in Mt. Vernon. They sell Nativities, ornaments, baskets, jewelry, scarves, handcrafted home décor, coffee, tea, chocolate, toys, games, instruments, and more.
St. Matthew’s says they are having a Rummage Sale this Saturday, November 5th from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM. It will take place at St. Matthew School which is located at 401 Mulberry Street in Mt. Vernon.
Coming up this Sunday, November 6th is the St. Phillips Holiday Craft Fair and Food Drive. It will take place from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Sunday at the St. Philip School Gym, which is located at 3420 Saint Phillip Road. This year in addition to supporting local small businesses and St. Phillip School, they want to help support a cause. As an incentive to participate, all shoppers who donate a non-perishable food item will receive $1 off their admission fee. Donations will be taken to the Tri-State Food Bank. Admission on Sunday is $3, or just $2 with a donation of non-perishable food.
The Indiana State Fire Marshal has ruled that the cause of the August 10th house explosion on Weinbach Avenue was accidental. Following a joint investigation with the Evansville Fire Department, investigators say they discovered a leaking gas line in the basement of the home. According to a release, investigators say the line was found uncapped, with the valve in the open position. They say meter data taken after the incident showed a sharp increase in gas usage beginning two days before the blast. No additional evidence was found to determine how the valve was opened; however, there is no indication of foul play.
Sports From Last Night:
- USI Men's Basketball won their lone exhibition game of the season last night at home against Midway, 85-50. Isaiah Swope led the way with 18 points. The Screaming Eagles open up the regular season on Monday at Missouri.
- USI Men's Soccer topped University of St. Thomas at home, 2-0. They improve to 2-11-3 on the year and play one more match at Oral Roberts on Saturday.
- University of Evansville Men's Basketball defeated Huntington University, 74-64 at Ford Center. Kenny Strawbridge Jr had 18 points. The Aces won both of their exhibition games and begin the regular season at Miami (Ohio) Monday night.
- University of Evansville Men's Soccer battled Belmont to a 0-0 tie in the regular season finale at home. UE finishes the regular season 6-4-6 and 3-2-3 in the MVC. They will be the #3 seed in the MVC Tourament and host the first round match on Sunday against #6 SIUE at 2:00 PM.
- The Houston Astros evened up the World Seres 2-2 as they won Game 4 last night in Philadelphia, 5-0. The Phillies were no-hit. It was a combined no hitter from the Astros pitching staff. Game 5 is this evening at 7:03 PM in Philadelphia.