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Cause of Fatal Bicknell Accident Determined
A Bicknell woman died Monday after the golf car she was driving was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Main and Third Streets in Bicknell. A 17-year-old juvenile, who was driving a pick-up truck, said he was the first to arrive at the intersection and proceeded through it when 57-year-old Anissa Everett al...
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Vincennes Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Related Counts
)KCSD-Combs arrest)(Wednesday 6/25/25 ... tlz 6a)' A Vincennes man faces various child explotation related counts following his arreste on a just-issued warrant from Knox Circuit Court. Sheriff's deputies arrested 33 year-old Nicholas Combs at a home in the 23-hundred block of Chicasaw Trace. The warrant was issued ear...
21h ago

Flatlined Tuition, Fee Rates at All Indiana Public Universities
All 15 of Indiana's public colleges and universities, including main and regional campuses, have committed to holding tuition and mandatory fees flat for in-state undergraduate students for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. The action is in response to Governor Mike Braun'...
21h ago

Friday Starts Five-Day School Food Pickup in Vincennes
Vincennes Community Schools food provider Sodexho will go to its five-mean take home distribution this Friday. The five-day meal plan comes with the closure of the in-house school breakfast and lunch locations, due to the end of summer school. Tara Lips is with Sodexho. She reminds everyone this Friday is the start for...
21h ago

Vincennes Animal Clinic Starts Today
The Vincennes Animal Shelter is hosting a free vaccination clinic for Vincennes city residents who struggle to afford shots for their pets. The shelter will be able to vaccinate 200 cats and 200 dogs, and microchip 200 pets at no cost thanks to don...
21h ago

Grant Assists Martin County First Responders
The Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation has completed its inaugural grant cycle, awarding over $172,000 to 11 organizations whose work will directly benefit communities across all eight counties in the foundation's service area: Daviess, Martin, Pike, Dubois, Orange, Perry, Crawford, and Spencer. &ens...
21h ago

Congressman Carson Worried About Indiana National Guard Troops in Middle East
Indiana Democrat Congressman Andre Carson is concerned for the 600 Indiana National Guard members stationed in the Middle East following Iran's retaliatory strikes against U.S. military in Qatar. The Indianapolis native Carson, who sits on the House Intelligence Committee, emphasized the impact on troops and their fami...
21h ago

Pahtheon "Blueprint for Business" Gets Funding
Indiana's Commerce Office has awarded the Pantheon in Vincennes $15,500 dollars for its Blueprint to Business program. The Pantheon will pioneer an 8-week session-based education program to fuel business growth in the community. &...
21h ago

Cooling Center Locations Available By Calling 2-1-1
A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8:00 PM Friday. Heat index values as high as 100 to 105 are expected each day while low temperatures remaining at or above 75 degrees are forecast each night. You can cal...
21h ago

Vincennes Council President Calls Schott Abatement a "Step Ahead"
A step ahead for Vincennes. That is what Vincennes City Council is calling a recent preliminary approval of a tax abatement for Schott Industries. Council gave the company a nearly two million dollar graduated tax break on a fourth production line they will install at their Vincennes facility The graduated abatement me...
21h ago

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

Vincennes Cub League Finals Now Set; Babe Ruch Tournament Play Also Underway
The Vincennes Cub League semifinals were played last night at the Cub League complex. Here are the results from last night: Jr rookie PCA 12 Gatorade 11 Wabash Utilities 18 ONB 3 Sr Rookie Dumes 18 K of C 3 Bobe's 15 Wabash Foods 5 Junior league Homes Plumbing 6 Farbest foods 1 Burkhart insurance 6 GAB Wealth Managemen...
Jun 24, 2025

Pacers Fall to OKC in 7th Game
(Oklahoma City, OK) -- The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time. The Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game Seven of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. League MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with a game-high 29 points and 12 assists. Chet Holmgren came up big o...
Jun 23, 2025

Area Sports Roundup for Friday
Vincennes Cub League tournament play began last night in several divisions. In the Junior Rookie League: PCA defeated McDonalds 17-13 Gatorade knocked out VU 17-8 In the Senior Rookie League: Dumes shuts out First Vincennes Savings Bank 13-0 Knights of Columbus downs Bauer Jewelers 9-0 In Junior League play: Farbest Fo...
Jun 20, 2025

SK Doubles Team of Caroline Beard and Grace Carie Named Second Team All-State
The doubles team of Caroline Beard and Grace Carie were named IHSAA Second Team All-State in tennis. The doubles team was also an All-District selection for District 7; and finished 23-3 and as a state finalist this year. Caroline Beard ends her career with an 82-12 record, while Carie went 72-7/ Beard is second in win...
Jun 18, 2025

Alli Hayden Takes Second All-District, Honorable Mention All-State Honors
Congratulations toSouth Knox tennis player Alli Hayden. Hayden was selected to the IHSAA All-District tennis team for District Seven. She also was named honorable mention all-state. Hayden finished her South Knox career with a record of 59-12; she was 16-5 for South Knox this year, as their Number 1 singles player. Thi...
Jun 17, 2025

Area Sports Roundup for Monday
South Knox tennis senior Grace Arnold was part of the annual North versus South Indiana Tennis match in Pendleton. Arnold was part of team that took a set in both singles and doubles competition. Arnold was one of 24 tennis playing seniors invited to complete. She also finished her South Knox tennis career with 85 wins...
Jun 16, 2025

SK Doubles Team of Beard and Carie Move to State Finals
The South Knox Doubles Team of Caroline Beard and Grace Carie are moving onto the Individual Doubles State Finals. Beard and Carie defeated Gibson Southern's #1 doubles team 6-1, 6-3 to win the regional title. They will play at the individual doubles state finals on Friday.
Jun 09, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
All seven South Knox tennis team members have been named Blue Chip All-Conference for this year. Grace Arnold, Caroline Beard, Grace Carie, Reagan Harrington, Alli Hayden, Emily Dreiman, and Elaina Watjen were all named to the team. It is the first time in South Knox school history that has been accomplished. The Lady ...
Jun 05, 2025

Regional Sites Set for announcement Later Today
Locations for the IHSAA Baseball Regionals will be announced later today. The Rivet Patriots will face Shakamak on one Class A Regional; the Patriots defeated North Daviess 7-6 in 8 innings, while Shakamak defeated Clay City 8-3. In 2-A, the Barr-Reeve Vikings face Evansville Mater Dei. Barr-Reeve defeated Sullivan 4-3...
Jun 04, 2025
Oakley and Yotice Ray
A Celebration of Life Mass will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. at The Old Cathedral Catholic Church, 205 Church St, Vincennes. Oakley, Jr and Yotice (Sally) Ray were married for 63 years.
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Naomi Miley, 89, Washington
Naomi Ruth "Risher" Miley, age 89, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Washington, IN. Naomi was born on October 2, 1935, in Washington, PA. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:00 am at Sugarland Memory Gardens. Naomi will be entombed in the Sugarland Mausoleum. Fredrick and Son-G...
Jun 23, 2025
Brenda Meredith, 77, Vincennes
Brenda Mae Meredith, 77, of Vincennes, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior June 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born November 8, 1948, in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Norman "Charles" and Bertha "Mae" Mason. Brenda married the love of her life, William "Bill" Meredith...
Jun 22, 2025
Wa;t McKinney, 85, Washington
Walter "Walt" McKinney Jr., 84, of Washington, Indiana passed away surrounded by his family on June 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 13, 1941, to his biological parents Walter and Pauline (Macy) McKinney and raised by Leslie and Lera Sheets, who he loved dearly. Walt wa...
Jun 22, 2025

Lynn Etta Mundy, 80, Bicknell
Lynn Etta Mundy, age 80, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025. Born on Feb 12, 1945 to Ellen Barnes Snellenberger and Eldon Snellenberger, Lynn's life was one marked by love, dedication, and the joy she found in her vast circle of family and friends. Lynn's journey conjures a memory of enduring...
Jun 20, 2025
Mary Harmon, 77, Washington
Mary Louise Hanson, 77, of Washington, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family on June 15, 2025. She was born in Washington, Indiana on February 19, 1948, to the late William and Dorothy (Pershing) Allison. Mary Lou graduated from Washington High School in 1966. She continued her education with Purdue University, ...
Jun 17, 2025

Darlene Roach, 93, Loogootee
Lois Darlene "Hopkins" Roach, known to most as Darlene, a guiding light to her large and loving family, passed away on the 14th of June, 2025, in Loogootee, Indiana. Born on the 31st of October, 1931, in Shoals, Indiana, she lived a remarkable 93 years characterized by devotion to her faith, family, and commu...
Jun 16, 2025

Byron Sullivan, 85, Vincennes
Byron Rush Sullivan, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 85. Born on February 8, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana, Byron was a man whose presence was a source of constant joy and comfort to those who knew him. Byron's life was one of dedi...
Jun 15, 2025

William Bement, 80, Bicknell
William E. Bement, a man known for his friendly demeanor and spirited nature, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Bicknell, Indiana. Born on July 25, 1944, in the small town of Freelandville, Indiana, William's journey was one of joy, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones. After graduating from Bicknell...
Jun 15, 2025

Cooper Daniel Schuckman, 16, Washington
Cooper Daniel Schuckman, 16, of Washington, Indiana went to his heavenly home on June 7, 2025. Cooper was born on April 29, 2009. His two loves were his family and farming. And in Cooper's life, those two things were intricately intertwined. Much of his time was spent helping his family tend to their fields and working...
Jun 10, 2025

John Bobe, 90, Vincennes
John Bobe, 90, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully at home June 7, 2025. He was born in Princeton, IN on August 26, 1934, to the late Raymond W. and N. Edna (Haper) Bobe. John graduated from Decker High School and was named outstanding alumni for 2008. He married the love of his life, Carol Ann Clinkenbeard on Octo...
Jun 10, 2025
Timothy Lett, 72, Oaktown
Timothy Alvin "Tim" Lett, 72, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born in Vincennes, Indiana, to Ernie and Betty Lett. He graduated from Vincennes Lincoln High School, where he met Cathie, the love of his life. They were married for 54 years an...
Jun 09, 2025
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