
KC Chamber Names Award Winners for 2025
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has named all seven of its Chamber award winners to be honored it its annual Banquet on Wednesday, April 30th. Sunrise Coal was named as Large Business of the Year, while the Small Business of the Year is Vincennes Industrial Supply. The C. James McCormick Community Leader of the Yea...
18h ago

Suit Filed by Indiana's Top Attorney
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is being sued by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales. They are suing after they urged the agency to verify the citizenship of over 585-thousand registered voters in the ...
23h ago

Vincennes Council President Taking "Wait and See" Stance on Tax Cut Impact
Even though talks on the 2026 budget are still months away, a major factor for that process is already in place, with the passage of Senate Bill 1. That bill provides various property tax cuts for Hoosier landholders, but will cost some revenue to municipal and other government-funded groups. City Council president Bri...
23h ago

Insurance Committee Possible to Consider Options for Fall Renewal
Knox County Commissioners president T-J Brink is seeking an employee consensus toward possible adjustments to the County's health insurance. The policy comes up for renewal this fall, and Brink says he wants a worker review committee to consider insurance ideas. Brink believes however the Commissioners select the polic...
23h ago

More Restrictive Sex Offender Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Braun has signed a bill tightening rules on where sex offenders can move. The bill, written by Republican Representative Ben Smaltz of Auburn, requires judges to review family ties, housing, and job access before allowing a move to a new c...
23h ago

Two Dollar a Pack Cigarette Tax Being Considered in Indianapolis
The state's budget is still under discussion-as well as handling a 2.4 billion dollar projected shortfall in state tax revenue. One idea-backed by state Legislative Democrats-is a two-dollar increase in cigarette taxes. Another one of those who backs the new tax on smokes is Indiana Chamber of Commerce director Vanessa...
23h ago

100 Women Who Care to Meet Thursday
The group "100 Women Who Care" will gather tomorrow evening this month at the Eva Hill Auditorium at Good Samaritan Hospital. This is a one-meeting only change of location from their regular meeting place at the Hedde Education Center. The Eva Hill Auditorium is on the third floor of the Hospital's Health Pav...
23h ago

GSH to Host Drug Take Back Tomorrow on Sixth Street Parking Lot
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes will host a 'Drug Take back Day' today from 2:00 until 5:00 PM. Pharmacy staff will be set up at the 6th street entrance of the hospital under the awning to collect medications. Those entering the lot are remind...
23h ago

State Road 58 Set for Work Beginning Monday of Next Week
The Indiana Department of Transportation will close part of State Road 58 for a chip-seal operation. 58 will be affected between State Roads 57 and 67 in Knox and Daviess counties. The work will begin Monday of next week, and last for about a week. The official detour will use State Road 57, State Road 357, and State R...
Apr 22, 2025

CCMG Work Underway on Main Street Downtown
The City of Vincennes is now starting its projects as part of Community Crossings Matching Grant-or C-C-M-G-related road work. E and B Paving is doing the work in both Vincennes and Knox County this year. In Vincennes, E and B is working on the Main Street project at this point. Vincennes City Engineer John Sprague say...
Apr 22, 2025

Knox County Sports for Wednesday
Class 2A Number 2 Evansville Mater Dei handed Vincennes Lincoln its first baseball conference loss, downing the Alices 4-2. Cooper Collinshad 3 hits for the Alices, including a double. with Brady Anderson adding two singles. Anserson took the loss on the mound for LHS. With the loss, the Alices drop to 8-2 and 2-1 in t...
Apr 23, 2025

Knox County Sports Update for Tuesday
Despite a three-hit night as a team, the Vincennes Lincoln Alices defeated the Washington Hatchets 5-0 at Hill Field. By contrst, the Hatchets had seven hits and stranded 13 runners in the loss. Luke Hall led with a triple, while Cooper Collins and Will Hambrick had singles. William Burgess was the winning pitcher, whi...
Apr 22, 2025

Knox County Sports Calendar for Monday
On the local sports scene for today.. The Lincoln Baseball team plays host to Washington at 5:15pm today. You can hear hear the game On WZDM and watch the live-stream at wzdm.com. The Lincoln girls team plays at South Knox at five. The Lincoln Softball team visits North Central at 5:30. South Knox Baseball team hosts L...
Apr 21, 2025

Knox County Sports for Friday
Cooper Collins scored on a walk-off wild pitch, as the Vincennes Lincoln Alices defeat the Reiz Panthers 4-3 yesterday at Hill Field. The eith 8 hits, along with 2 each from Cooper Collins and Luke Hall. Collins' lead-off triple in the bottom of the 7th put him in positions to score the winning run three batters later....
Apr 18, 2025

Knox County Sports for Thursday
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices withstood a late rally, and defeated the North Plsey Vikings 8-5 last night at Hill Field. The Alices got another good offensive game from Luke Hall, as he hit two doubles as part of an eight overall team performance. Colton Wonning took the win on the mound, with Brady Anderson gaining the...
Apr 17, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices outscored Evansville Bosse 18-2 last night at Bosse Field in Evansville. Luke Hall led the Anices with 3 hits-including a double and two singles; it was part of an 18-hit performance for LHS. Justice Johnson got the win for the Alices on the mound. LHS is back in action tonight at home agai...
Apr 16, 2025

LHS Names Two New Soccer Coaches; Rivet Wins Fourth Straight
The Vincennes Community School Board has named new head coaches for both boys and girls' soccer. Caleb Merrifield will move in to take over the L-H-S girls' program, while Noble Boger will become the new boys' head coach. Both men will begin their new positions with preseason practice late this summer, and the first ga...
Apr 15, 2025

Six in 6th Give Rivet a Baseball Victory
Vincennes Rivet erupted for six runs in the 6th inning and went on beat Loogootee 12-10 in a game that had over an hour lightning delay. Miles Hulka banged out two hits and drove in three runs for the Patriots. Brody Shots and Bracey Morron added a pair of hits as Rivet moves to 2-2 overall, 2-1 in conference play.
Apr 11, 2025

Adam Schenk Tied for 38th After One Round of the Masters
South Knox native Adam Schenk is currently tied for 38th after one round of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. Schenk fired a one-over pay 73 to trail the leader by 8 shots after one round. He will tee off in his second round at Augusta National today. Schenk tied for 12th in last year's Masters. Justin Rose leads the Ma...
Apr 11, 2025

Knox County Sports for Friday
On the local sports scene for today... The Lincoln Baseball team plays at Loogootee at 5:30. The Lincoln softball team hosts Heritage Hills. You can watch the game live streamed at six on wzdm.com. The Lincoln tennis team entertains Rivet At 4:45. The North Knox softball team will host South Knox at five. You can hear ...
Apr 11, 2025
Arthur Canull, 70, Vincennes
Arthur Canull, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and decorated serviceman, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Vincennes, IN. Born in Fairfield, IL, on January 4, 1955, Arthur's passion for life and love for his family defined his remarkable 70 years. Arthur and the love of his life, Regina &qu...
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Rebecca Turpin, 77, Vincennes
Rebecca Jo Turpin, 77, passed away at 8:00 am on April 21, 2025 at Signature North Health Care in Terre Haute, IN. Rebecca was born on August 12, 1947 in Vincennes and is the daughter of Dr. Joseph and Genevieve (Gohring) Humphreys. Rebecca was a Registered Nurse for over forty years working for Good Samaritan Hospital...
Apr 23, 2025

Joyce Meredith, 81, Vincennes
Joyce Ann Meredith, 81, of Vincennes, IN passed away April 19, 2025. She was born in Vincennes, IN on August 21, 1943, to the late Charles and Helen (Hagen) Faith. Joyce graduated from Oaktown High School in 1961. She worked for many years with the most recent being a hostess at McDonalds. In her free time, she enjoyed...
Apr 22, 2025

Bill Claycomb, 87, Vincennes
William "Bill" Denzil Claycomb 87, of Vincennes, IN, passed away April 19th, surrounded by his entire family. He was born on May 11, 1937, in Beale, IN, to Denzil and Stella May (Chatman) Claycomb. Bill was a man of quiet strength, unwavering dedication, and deep love for his family. He was the second of eigh...
Apr 22, 2025

Sara Jane Hall, 79, Oaktown
Sara Jane "McCarter" Hall, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 79, in her hometown of Oaktown, Indiana. Born on December 29, 1945, to the late William Mac and Helen Josephine "Schulze" McCarter, Sara Jane's life was a testament to the value...
Apr 22, 2025

Ted Mayo, 66, Vincennes
Theodore Scott Mayo, 66, passed away Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY. Ted was born on September 20, 1958 in Vincennes and is the son of George and Bernadine Mayo. He married Susan Elizabeth Stodghill on June 14, 1990. Ted was a 1976 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School and worked for General Electric in Louisvi...
Apr 21, 2025

Redy Mullins, 88, Bicknell
Reda Jean "Cary" Mullins, a cherished pillar of her community and a pillar of love and respect to her family, passed away peacefully in Bicknell, IN, on April 16, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 17, 1936, in Decker, IN, she was the beloved daughter of Roy and Adda "Huffer" Cary. Reda attended h...
Apr 18, 2025
Lynn McEllhiney, 87, Vincennes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Lynne McEllhiney, beloved mother and friend, who left us peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on December 28, 1937 in Decatur, Indiana. She is the daughter of Benjamin and Bernice (McLellan) Marhenke. Lynne married Charles G. McEllhiney...
Apr 18, 2025

Glenna WEstfall, 87, Vincennes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenna Westfall, a beloved mother, friend, and member of the Vincennes community, who was called to her heavenly home on April 14, 2025, at the age of 87. Glenna was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her, her warm smile and kind spirit lighting up every...
Apr 16, 2025
Donna McCarty, 91, Decatur IL
Donna Jeane McCarty, a cherished sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 10, 2025, at the age of 91 in Decatur, IL. Born on August 3, 1933, in Vincennes, IN, to the late Leo and Georgia "Hill" McCarty, her spirit was one of love and intellect. Donna dedicated her life to education, shaping young minds ...
Apr 14, 2025
Marjorie Pinnick, 95, Oaktown
Marjorie Ann "Utt" Pinnick, aged 95, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Oaktown, IN on April 11, 2025. Born on March 5, 1930, in Oaktown to John and Josephine "Morning" Utt, Marjorie lived a life marked by devotion to her family and her community. Marjorie was a graduate of the local high sch...
Apr 14, 2025

Paula Winter, 53, Washington
Paula Winter, age 53, a beacon of warmth and care in her community, peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2025, in Washington, Indiana. Born on November 11, 1971, in Garland, Texas, to the loving Paul Winter and Linda Kaufman Winter, Paula grew up to embody the kind-hearted spirit that was instilled in her f...
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