The Posey County News

The official holds up the arm of North Posey wrestler Kenna Kleinschmidt after she won her match. By Dennis Marshall Kenna Kleinschmidt treated the consolation bracket in Fargo like overtime with no tomorrow. After dropping her opening match at the 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals, the soon-to-be North Posey senior responded by winning her next four bouts at 110 pounds. Competing July 16 through 18 inside the Fargodome in North Dakota, Kleinschmidt made her first appea

Protect Posey County and Citizens Action Coalition used a Saturday, June 27, meeting at Zion-Lippe Church to call for a two-year moratorium on data center development.

2026-192 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Posey County Area Plan Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 5:30 pm at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut St. Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Pursuant to Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-5, this meeting is for the following purposes: 1. Receive public comments concerning proposed amendments to The Unified Development Ordinance of Posey County; and, 2. Consid

2026-191 The following County Operating Claims have been filed with the Auditor’s Office and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners, POSEY COUNTY, IN at the regular session July 21st. Automated Office Solutions $1,500.00 Carroll Law Office LLC $3,537.50 Fox and Lutz $831.75 Jean E Hadley $2,250.00 John Jacob Warrum $9,575.00 McFadin Higgins & Folz $156.25 Smith & Butterfield Co Inc $56.11 Staples Business Credit $47.21 Thomson Reuters $2,034.62 Van

2026-190 STATE OF INDIANA ) ) SS: IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE MATTER OF THE ) CAUSE NO. 65D01-2607-EU-000038 ESTATE OF TERRY L. LEDBETTER, ) DECEASED ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that SUMMER L. WRIGHT was on the 15th day of July, 2026 appointed personal representative of the estate of TERRY L. LEDBETTER, deceased, who died on June 19, 2026, and was authorized to administer said Estate without court supervision.

2026-189 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON UNSAFE BUILDING ENFORCEMENT 520 Main Street Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620 (812) 838-5576 FINDINGS OF HEARING OFFICER PROPERTY ADDRESS: 236 S. Maple Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 CASE NO. 2026 – 236 S. Maple St. Date of Hearing: July 9, 2026 OWNER(S): Robert Spray, Estate of Robert Spray, the unknown heirs assigns and successors in interest to Robert Spray LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Number 88 in Kimball’s Enlargement to the City of Mount Vernon, In

2026-188 The Committee for the Care and Maintenance of the Wabash Levee Unit #5 will conduct their annual landowners meeting and committee board meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Jay Sensmeier’s farm, located at 6225 S. 850 W., Owensville, IN 47665. The meeting will start at 1:00 p.m. Business is expected to include consideration of a resolution directing a reassessment and restructuring of the benefit assessments for lands protected by the Levee. Published in the Posey

2026-187 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION No. 65D01-2607-EU-000037 IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICK A. DAVID, Deceased Notice is hereby given that MARY J. DAVID was on the 9th day of July, 2026, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of RICK A. DAVID, deceased, who died on the 3rd day of January, 2023. All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of t

2026-186 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Posey County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the construction of Bridge 169 on High School Road over Caney Creek. Bids will be received at the Posey County Auditor’s Office, Coliseum Building, Room 220, 126 E 3rd St, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 before 4:00P.M. local time on August 17, 2026, or before 9:00A.M. local time August 18, 2026 prior to the Posey County Commissioners Meeting at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Ve

Dorothy M. Isham-Martin, 92, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 16, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1933, to John and Mary Beth (Thompson) Quick, in Rockport, Ind. Dorothy was a devoted Christian and faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. Her world revolved around her family, whom she loved deeply, and the many friends she made throughout her life. Blessed with an outgoing personality and warm spirit, Dorothy never m

Joshua W. Willis, 46, of Evansville, Ind., passed on July 17, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1979 in Evansville. Josh graduated from North Posey High School and had worked for US Surveyor. He was preceded in death by his mother, Flora Barlett. Josh is survived by his daughter, Kaydence “Kady” Willis; father, Dale “Stoney” Willis (Janet); sister, Tarah Nellis (Bart); step-sister, Tara Armstead; aunts, Linda Husky (Gary) and Marian Christy; close

Christine Jean Henson, 58, of Owensville, Ind., born April 13, 1968, to Jerry Wayne Wheeler, Sr. and Frances Jean (Varner) Wheeler in North Manchester, Ind., passed away, Thursday, July 16, 2026 at her home near Owensville, Ind. Surviving is her husband: Bryan “Bruno” Henson; children: Ryan Henson (Erica), Hailey Henson (Robyn), Mathew Henson (Jaylin) and Daisy Hinsey (Gabriel); siblings: Jerry Wheeler, Jr. (Carrie), Annemarie Howard (Don), Paul Gibbs (Becky) and Angela Gibbs

June Risinger, 100, of Evansville, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 at her home. She was born June 17, 1926 in Cynthiana, Ind., to the late Zelma (Gwaltney) and Fayette Herndon. June graduated from Carlisle High School. She married her beloved husband George Robert “Bob” Risinger on March 10, 1947 in Sullivan, Ind., and devoted her life to raising her family. June was an active member of North Haven General Baptist Church for over 70 years and enjoyed teaching Sunday school

Janet Rae (Smith) Toler, age 84, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., passed away July 16, 2026 at Park Terrace Village in Evansville. She was born May 25, 1942 in Pinckneyville, Ill., to Billy and Bernice (Hoffman) Smith. Janet graduated from Pinckneyville Community High School. She was employed by Deaconess Hospital for 22 years before retiring in 2010. Janet was a faithful member of Mt. Zion General Baptist Church Wadesville and was also a member of Owls Club and the Be Happy Quilters. Sh

Troy Adam Thompson, 55, of Owensville, Ind., passed away at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Ind., on July 12, 2026. He was born January 4, 1971, in Evansville, Ind., to the late Donald Thompson and Yvonne (Gilliat) Hudson. Troy graduated from North Posey High School in 1989 and owned and operated T&M Masonry. He most recently worked for ARC Construction for eight years and was a member of the BAC Local 4 bricklayers union. A car enthusiast, Troy enjoyed collecti

2026-179 INVITATION TO BID A. Sealed Proposals for the furnishing of all materials and the performance of all labor in accordance with the contract documents for the project referenced herein will be received at the Office of the Posey County Auditor, 126 East 3rd Street, Suite 220, Mt. Vernon, Indiana until 4:00 PM (local time CST) on August 3, 2026 or bids may be dropped off at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana on August 4, 2026 by 9:00 AM (

2026-181 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 p.m. upon the following Variance on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 26-11-V-BZA APPLICANT: Nicholas Hoehn OWNER: Nicholas S. Hoehn PREMISES: The West Half of Lots Ten (1 0) and Eleven (11) in Gre

2026-182 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 p.m. upon the following Variance on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 26-12-V-BZA APPLICANT: Stan Elpers OWNER: Meyers Car Wash Services LLC PREMISES: Lot On Hundred Fifty-Nine (159) and the Wes

2026-183 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a public hearing to be held at 5:00p.m. upon the following Variance on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 26-13-V-BZA APPLICANT: Stephen Loehr OWNER: City of Mount Vernon, Indiana PREMISES: The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quart

2026-184 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that application has been made for the rezoning of certain real estate lying in Smith Township, Posey County, Indiana, to make changes in the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of Posey County, Indiana, pursuant to The Posey County Unified Development Ordinance for the following described real estate: REZONING: DOCKET NO: 26-03-RE-APC APPLICANT: Greg Kissel, Kissel Land Surveying OWNER: Habitat for Humanity of Ev