Morning News: Wednesday April 26th 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News:

Education leaders in Posey County gathered yesterday morning to deliver the State of the Schools address. District officials used the event as a chance to discuss progress on school projects and programs aimed at bettering the education experience for local students. In the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon, Superintendent Matt Thompson said that the district is working on a few big projects. One of those projects is a new indoor facility at Mt. Vernon High School that will be used for sports and other athletic groups in need of a meeting place. In addition to the new facility, Thompson says that the high school's gymnasium will receive some major renovations. Outside of those projects, the district is also providing students with more tools to prepare them for the future, Thompson says. That includes new programs where students can get hands-on experience in things like welding and automotive mechanics, and even a new program that will help students earn their CDL.

A North Posey Business teacher was announced as Teacher of the Year during their State of the Schools. Officials say Matthew Winegar, who works at North Posey Junior High School was honored as Posey County Teacher of the Year. Officials say the award is given to an outstanding Posey County teacher or administrator who they believe is a dedicated and skilled leader. Winegar is a 2001 graduate of North Posey.

For those who need a hand to help put food on the table, Feed Evansville is ready to help. The organization will be hosting its next food giveaway today. Feed Evansville's food truck will be at the Westside Community Center on W. Michigan Street from 4:30 PM until 6:30 PM. The organization is asking those who show up to park their car and walk up to the truck, instead of forming a car line.

The traveling version of the longtime game show "Wheel of Fortune" is coming to Evansville on October 20^th at 7:30 PM for a stop at Old National Events Plaza, according to a news release issued on Monday. “Wheel of Fortune LIVE” bills itself as a theatrical experience where guests are randomly selected to go on stage and feel like they stepped into the game show itself. The show is for the live audience and will not be aired on television. Organizers noted that legendary hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White are not part of the tour, and that the hosts for this engagement will be announced at a later date. Tickets for the Evansville show go on sale to the public on Friday at 10:00 AM.

Sports:

• Mt. Vernon Baseball (2-10) lost last night at home against Princeton, 12-3.  

• Mt. Vernon Softball (10-6) fell at home against Gibson Southern, 7-4.

• North Posey Baseball (10-6) picked up a 5-1 win at Gibson Southern.

• Evansville Baseball (24-16) topped Lipscomb at home on campus last night, 9-3.

• Evansville Softball (21-26, 7-14) lost their 7^th-straight game as the Purple Aces fell to Indiana State, 6-1.

• USI Baseball (14-26) routed McKendree last night at home, 17-7.  

• The St. Louis Cardinals (9-15) struggles continue as they allow 3 runs in the 9^th inning and get walked off in San Francisco by the Giants, 5-4.  

• The Chicago Cubs (13-9) blanked the San Diego Padres in Chicago, 6-0.

• The Cincinnati Reds (9-15) scored 6 runs in the 8^th inning to edge the Texas Rangers at home 7-6.  

• The Chicago White Sox (7-17) dropped their 6^th-straight game falling 7-0 at the Toronto Blue Jays.