Area Sports From Thursday, July 10th

Thursday, July 11th, 2019 5:48am

By Larry Duke

Baseball

Madison American Legion Post 9 baseball team defeats Oldham Co. (Ky.) Post 39 7-6. Mike Barnes walks it off with a bases loaded RBI single in the bottom of the 9th w/2 outs. Post 39 tied the game at 6 in the top of the 8^th after Post 9 led 6-3.

Madison’s Ryan Thurston pitched one inning in relief for the Gary Southshore Railcats in game one of a double-header against the Chicago Dogs. Thurston faced four hitters walking one also striking out one, he also had a wild pitch.

The new LouCity FC Soccer Stadium is taking shape. Messer Construction gave an update on the project in Butchertown yesterday. Messer officials say nearly three-million pounds of steel is being used to build the more than eleven-thousand seat soccer stadium. It's expected to be completed next spring.

Events

Carroll County Career Services
Job Seeker Services- Focus Career Job Search Portal, Interview Assistance, Job Fairs and Hiring Events, Youth and Young Adult Career Options Employer Services- Direct Access to Local Job Seekers for Employers, Talent Recruitment Assistance, Pre-screening, Assessment and Hiring Support, Job Posting on FOCUS Talent Job Search Portal Education and Training- Soft Skills Workshops, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant Funding, Career Training and Exploration Career Readiness- Resume and Cover Letter Services, Letter of Disclosure, Federal Bonding Walk in Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, and Friday by appointment Visit www.nkcareercenter.org for more information
28th May at Kentucky Career Center
Madison Consolidated Schools Important Upcoming Dates
Athletics, Theatre, and Graduation
28th May at Madison Consolidated High School
Mayor's Movies...in the Fairgrounds
The City of Madison announced yesterday that in lieu of the Mayor’s Movies in the park they will be hosting drive-in movie nights at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The city is also using this opportunity to honor graduating seniors, by featuring a slideshow presentation featuring Madison Consolidated, Shawe Memorial, and Southwestern high schools. All movies are family-friendly and free to the community. The drive-in movies will be being next Friday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. with The Greatest Showman, honoring MCHS students. It is asked that all guests remain in their vehicles during the movie. There will not be any concessions during the movie, and they are weather permitting. If you have any questions about the event you can email Hannah Fagen at hfagen@madison-in.gov
29th May at Jefferson County Fairgrounds