Morning News: Tuesday January 17th 2023

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News:

The Women’s Fund of Posey County is now accepting applications for projects or programs supporting Posey County. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply by completing a grant application no later than February 13th. Applications will be considered from nonprofit organizations that are deemed tax-exempt. The project or program must provide support in one of the following areas: Community Development, Education, Environment, Health, Human Services, or Youth Development. The application process is being conducted online via the foundation’s website at www.poseycountyfc.org/womens-fund-grants-program.  

 

Tickets go on sale today for an annual boxing event in Evansville. Starting at 10:00 AM today, tickets will be available for the annual "Guns & Hoses" event. Reserved seating is available on all levels, with floor seats starting at $30, lower bowl at $25, and upper bowl at $15. Kids 12 and under can also get upper bowl seats for $5. The fan favorite pits local firefighters against police officers in boxing matches at Ford Center. This year, the event itself will take place on April 16th. Money raised from the event benefits 911 Gives Hope and local charities.

 

A steak house on the east side of Evansville is closing up shop. Officials with The Barrel House restaurant announced that the restaurant and bar was closed for good. According to the announcement, the restaurant building at 1700 Morgan Center Dr. has been sold, but the owners say they plan to keep their catering and food truck business going. The announcement says that anyone with gift cards should keep them, as they'll still be redeemable. The operators of The Barrel House also own Chaser's Bar and Grill on Franklin Street. They say Chaser's will continue business as usual.

Sports:

- In Mens College Basketball yesterday, #3 Purdue (17-1, 6-1) scratched out a 64-63 win at Michigan State. Zach Edey had 32 points and 17 rebounds for Purdue. Illinois (13-5, 4-3) cruised past Minnesota on the road, 78-60. WKU (11-7, 3-4) fell at home to #24 FAU, 76-62. 

- The Indiana Pacers (23-22) dropped their 4th-straight game as they lost in Milwaukee to the Bucks, 132-119. Myle Turner had 30 points for the Pacers. 

- In the NFL Playoffs, the Wild Card Round came to an end last night with an NFC battle in Tampa Bay. The #5 Seed Dallas Cowboys whippled the #4 Seed Tampa Bay Buccanears, 31-14. 

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