The Posey County News

Special to the News Mt. Vernon River Days is this weekend in downtown Mt. Vernon. The two-day community festival is set for this Friday and Saturday (9/11-9/12). Friday’s highlights include the opening ceremony at 11 a.m., the Smoke on the Ohio Barbecue Competition, live music throughout the day, and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Saturday’s events start with the River Days 5K Run at 8 a.m. Saturday also features a Classic Car Show, a Tractor Display, a Corn Hole Tournament, more

By Lois Mittino Gray Members of the New Harmony Town Council addressed the issue of two unsafe properties whose owners have still not responded to letters warning of fines sent to them by the Town Clerk on May 22, 2026. Councilors approved the dates the fines will begin and established a three-person Unsafe Building Hearing Authority at their August 18, monthly meeting. Certified letters went out to three properties enforcing the town’s new ordinance abolishing unsightly home