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Back to Drawing Board for EOC Project, After Commissioners Reject Current Bids
It's back to square one for the proposed Knox County Emergency Operations Center. On a two-one vote, the Commissioners rejected all current bids for the Center's construction, since they came in over a million dollars over the County's 2.3 million dollar budget. During the session, Commissioners' president T-J Brink sa...
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Fatal Sullivan County Crash Victim Identified
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office has identified the driver of a car who died Saturday in a crash in Hymera. 68-year-old Decker House of Hymera, who had been entrapped in his vehicle, was taken to a local hospital where he later died. The second...
11h ago

Washington Man Arrested on Battery Charge
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Washington man Monday for Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury and Resisting Law Enforcement. 31-year-old Michael James Dashner is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Cent...
11h ago

Chad Reynolds Named as New KC Highway Superintendent
The Knox County Commissioners have officially hired Chad Reynolds to be the County's next Highway Superintendent. Reynolds takes the place of departed former Superintendent Matt Hoffman. The hiring was approved two-one, with Commissioner Kellie Streeter voting against the hiring. During the session, Streeter did not qu...
11h ago

Gas Stays Steady in Vincennes, Stays Below National Average
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Tuesday stood at $3.21 a gallon, two cents lower than Monday and five cents higher than Tuesday's national average. It was also sixteen cents higher than a week ago, nine cents hig...
11h ago

Bulk of Area Schools Back to School Today
Many area students are returning to school this week. Today, students in Washington, Washington Catholic, and Barr-Reeve schools head back. Alto returning today are students in the Pike County School Corporation....
11h ago

Three Arrested in Patoka Warrant Service
Three people were arrested early Tuesday morning during a warrant service at the M & M Trailer Court in Patoka. Gibson County Sheriff's deputies went to that address to serve a warrant on 25-year-old Colton Linxwiler for Failure to Return to La...
11h ago

Back to School Tomorrow in VCSC, Vincennes Catholic Schools
Vincennes Community Schools, along with Vincennes Catholic Schools, will get back to class tomorrow. The corporations are among the last to get back to the books in the area. Vincennes Community Schools' superintendent Greg Parsley says the Corporation had a great summer filling in a few spots where they needed teacher...
11h ago

Vincennes Man Charged with Murder in Shooting Incident
A Vincennes woman is dead of gunshot wounds, and a Vincennes man was charged with her murder, after a shooting earlier today. The body was identified as 30 year-old Taylor Hendershot. According to the Knox County Coroner's office, Hendershot was found dead in the parking lot of Cardinal Liquors on Sixth Street. The sus...
23h ago

AED's Required in Schools Starting This Year
When students go back to school in Indiana next month, schools will now be better equipped to respond to sudden cardiac emergencies. That is thanks to the recent signing of House Bill 1515 into law. The new law mandates that an automated external defibrillator be present at every venue where students face an increased ...
Aug 05, 2025

Goal Accomplished: 14 Year-olds Ready for Trip to Babe Ruth World Series
Community members have stepped up, and halped the Vincennes Babe Ruth 14 year-old World Series team meet their fund-raising goal. The team's GoFundMe page reports 10-thousand, 250 dollars in donations for this week's trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas for the coming Series. The team's goal was ten-thousand dollars. The GoFu...
Aug 05, 2025

Vincennes 14's Raising Funds for World Series Trip
Members of the 14 year-old Vincennes Cal Ripken team are still raising funds for their trip to the World Series in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The team won their recent Ohio Valley Regional tournament to qualify for the international event. Anyone wishing to give to the effort may donate to the team by dropping off a check ...
Aug 01, 2025

Vincennes Cal Ripken World Series Teams' Games Set
The schedule has been set for the coming 10 year-old Cal Ripken World Series. The games will be played on Joe Bilskie Senior Field, Earl Lawson Field, and Matt Minderman Field in the Cob League complex. The two Vincennes teams will play pool games from Saturday, August ninth to Tuesday, August 12th. Both the Vincennes ...
Jul 28, 2025

NK Warrior Basketball Camp Starts Today
The North Knox boys' annual summer skills basketball camp will be held today through August first for grades 1 to 4. The camp will be held at North Knox Junior-Senior High School. More information is available by contacting North Knox Head Coach Josh Adams.
Jul 28, 2025

On To the Babe Ruth World Series for Vincennes 14's
The Vincennes Babe Ruth League 14 year-olds have qualified for the 14 year-old Babe Ruth World Series in Hot Springs Arkansas. The team punched its ticket with a 5-2 victory Ohio Valley Regional Championship win over the Eau Claire, Wisconsin A's, as Cole Worland took a perfect game into the 7th inning, and ended up wi...
Jul 28, 2025

Fever Come Up Aces in Indianapolis in Win Over Vegas; Jackie Young Scores 19 in Return Home
The Fever snapped their two-game skid with an 80-70 win over the Las Vegas Aces from Indianapolis. Kelsey Mitchell led all scorers with 21 points for Indiana, which will visit the Chicago Sky Sunday afternoon. In other news, Caitlin Clark has no timetable for her return an injury she suffered before the All-Star break....
Jul 25, 2025

Price Rise for CMS Athletics; NK to Hold Summer Skills Camp Starting July 28th
Clark Middle School has adjusted its pricing for the 2025-26 sports seasons. Starting with the fall sp orts, the single session ticket price will now be five dollars for adults, and free for all students, high school and younger. Family all-sport passes will be 100 dollars this year for up to four people, with single s...
Jul 15, 2025

Five-RBI Day Leads to Runaway Win in Babe Ruth Title Game
The Vincennes American Legion got a five RBI day from Rylee Fellows as part ofa 14-1, five inning win over the 40 and 8 in the Babe Ruth title game. The championship was the final game for the 2025 series of league games at the Vincennes Cub League this year. 40 and 8 led 1-0 after a half-inning, but the American Legio...
Jun 27, 2025

Kiwanis, Burkhart Insurance Take Cub League Titles
Kiwanis is the the Senior Division winner for this year's Vincennes Cub League tournament. The team dfeated league champion Pepsi five-four last night, with three runs in the top of the 5th inning making the difference. In the Junior Division final, Burkhart defeated Homes Plumbing 3-1, with single runs in the first th...
Jun 26, 2025

Two LHS Baseballers Named All-SIAC
Two Vincennes Lincoln players were named All-Conference for the ISAC for this year. Catcher Cooper Collins was named to the team, along with Brady Anderson as an infielder. Colton Wonning received an honorable mention selection. The SIAC co-players of the year were Castle's Will Coleman and Memorial's Maltthew Fisher. ...
Jun 24, 2025

Marvin Ross, 67, Lawrenceville
Marvin Brent Ross passed away at the age of 67 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, on August 4, 2025. Born on January 7, 1958, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Marvin Dean and Mary Joan "Wolfe" Ross, Marvin was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother whose kindness and humor brought joy to all who knew him. Marv...
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Nancy Johnson, 85, Linton
Nancy "Smith" McGlone Johnson, a cherished matriarch and friend to all, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Linton, Indiana. Born on July 8, 1940, in Edwardsport, Indiana, she walked through life with a wisdom, love, and friendliness that touched everyone she met. Nancy's life was steeped in love and dedication...
Aug 05, 2025
Will Prather 90, Vincennes
Will Mason Prather, 90, of Vincennes Indiana, passed away on August 1, 2025, after an extended battle with Chronic Lung Disease. Will was born on January 25th, 1935, to Willie B and Ruby Prather in Garrard County Kentucky. Will married the love of his life, Alda Mae Goley. Those who knew Will professionally recognized ...
Aug 04, 2025

Thomas Powers, 67, Washington
Thomas Lee Powers, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 67 in Washington, Indiana, leaving a legacy filled with laughter, craftsmanship, and a profound love for his community. Born on February 6, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, Thomas navigated life's challenges with strength and ...
Aug 01, 2025

Marsha Erban, 79. Florida
Marsha Sue (Small) Erban passed away on July 18, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Born on July 9, 1946, in Washington, Indiana, Marsha's loving and caring spirit radiated bright throughout her 79 years. Married to her beloved husband, Robert "Bob" Erban, Marsha's love, and devotion to her family were at the ...
Jul 31, 2025

Marilyn Benson, 84, Vincennes
Marilyn Benson, a cherished cornerstone of her family and community, passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 84 in her hometown of Vincennes, Indiana. Born on November 8, 1940, in Vincennes, to parents John and Marion "Bogle" Little, Marilyn was a beacon of warmth and kindness throughout her life. She gre...
Jul 31, 2025
Terry Pickett Senior, 82, Vincennes
Terrill "Terry Sr." Lee Pickett, 82, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 27, 2025, just two days after celebrating his 82nd birthday. Born on July 25, 1943, in Vincennes, Terry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose j...
Jul 30, 2025
Amy Twitty, 67, Vincennes
Amy Susan Twitty, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in Washington, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and cherished memories. Born on March 23, 1958, in Texas, Amy's life journey was marked by her friendly nature and her unwavering dedication to her family and community. As...
Jul 28, 2025

Laura Sanders, 39, Vincennes
Laura Marie Rednour Sanders 39, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, graced this world with her love and laughter from her birth on October 11, 1985, in Beech Grove, Indiana, until her peaceful passing on July 25, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Known for her generous spirit and unwavering faith, Laura's prese...
Jul 28, 2025

Robert Utt, 84, Bruceville
Roberta J. Utt, of Bruceville, IN, a cherished matriarch and pillar of her community, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Vincennes, IN, at the age of 94. Born on June 12, 1931, in Oaktown, IN, Roberta's journey was rich with love, laughter, and dedication to those she loved. Roberta was a proud graduate of Bruceville Hig...
Jul 28, 2025

George Kaiser, 84, Vincennes
George Alfred Kaiser, a pillar of strength and devotion, passed away in his hometown of Vincennes, IN, on July 25, 2025, at the age of 84. A life marked by love, faith, and service, George's journey began on September 23, 1940, as he was born to Clarence E. and Magdalene "Lena" (Bauer) Kaiser in the very same...
Jul 28, 2025
Vicky Lamar, 72, Vincennes
Vicky Gail (Pancake) Lamar, 72, went home to be with Jesus on July 23, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 3, 1952, to Theodore and Judith (Johnson) Pancake. She was a disciplined student with a determination to excel which earned her the opportunity to represent her class as a de...
Jul 28, 2025
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