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Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday stood at $3.19 per gallon, three cents higher than Thursday and 20 cents higher than Tuesday when the latest rise in gas prices began. Indiana's average price was six cents higher than Thursday's national aver...
15h ago

Good Samaritan Launches 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes is asking residents across its service area to participate in the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment by completing a short online survey. The survey gathers feedback on the overall health and quality of life in the region and helps guide futur...
16h ago

"No Kings Day" Protest Planned in Vincennes Saturday
Hundreds of "No Kings Day of Defiance" rallies are planned nationwide today in response to President Trump's military parade. They are part of a nationwide protest of the Trump administration. Knox County Democrats will host a "No Kings" peaceful protest in Vincennes from 2 to 4 p.m. at Patrick Henr...
16h ago

2nd Vincennes Large Item Collection Day Saturday
The second of two Large Item Collection Days hosted by the City of Vincennes and Republic Services will be held today. Hours on will be from 8:00 until 11:30 AM. Vincennes residents have a chance to dispose of large, unwanted items at no charge at...
16h ago

Heaps of Jeeps Weekend Continues Today
A rainy forecast won't stop the tenth annual "Heaps of Jeeps" from continuing today (Saturday) at Highland Woods Park in Vincennes. The event is a celebration of the Jeep vehicle-but anyone is invited to attend, regardless of Jeep ownership. Over the years, the festival has been a great benefit to first respo...
16h ago

Odon water shutoff
The Town of Odon has announced a boil order for part of today for those on State Road 58 from the Fire Department and County Road 800 North. The boil order follows the return of water from a shutoffon Friday. The order is in place until further notice.
17h ago

Daviess Co. Fair Begins 7 Day Run Sunday
The 2025 Daviess County Fair gets underway Sunday and runs through Saturday, June 21st at the fairgrounds in Elnora. There will be a car show and parade Sunday and the Miss Daviess County Contest is Tuesday, and junkyard racing on Friday. &en...
17h ago

Second Vincennes Large Item Collection Set for Saturday
The second of two Large Item Collection Days hosted by the City of Vincennes and Republic Services will be held tomorrow. The first was held this past weekend. Hours on will be from 8:00 until 11:30 AM. &en...
Jun 13, 2025

Talks Starting Now for Next Year's Budget
Even less than halfway through 2025, talks are already surfacing about budgets for 2026. The process starts in earnest later this summer, and really ramps up in the fall. The big question on many minds is dealing with various tax cuts, and loss of revenue, from this year's approved fiscal Legislative action. Vincennes ...
Jun 13, 2025

Vincennes, Washington Continue Work in Summer Food Program
This summer, Indiana students aged 18 and younger will have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide through the 2025 Summer Food Service Program. From today through July 29th, Washington Community Schools ...
Jun 13, 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

South Knox Tennis Camp Rescheduled to Begin Next Week
The South Knox Youth Tennis Camp has been reset for next week, due to rainy conditions. The new dates for the South Knox Youth Tennis Camp are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, and Monday, June ninth. There will be three sessions, with first to third graders in from 12:50 to 1:30; fourth to sixth graders from 1:30 to 2:30; ...
May 30, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
The South Knox Baseball Spartans came close, but could not pull off the victory, as the Linton Miners defeated the Spartans 7-5 in 8 innings. The Spartans were led by two runs batted on by Evan Hartwick, and one each from Maverick Benjamin and Tate Staggs. South Knox ends the season at 8-17. Weather allowing, the Rivet...
May 30, 2025

Tough Baseball Loss for LHS to Jasper; Beard/Carie Take Doubles Sectional Title
Last nig ht at League Stadium, the Vincennes Lincoln Alices led 4-2 with one out in the 7th inning. However, they could nothold the lead, as Jasper scored two in the 7th to tie, and two in the 8th to win, 6-4. Brody Phillips had a 3 for 4 night for the Alices, with Luke Hall, Colton Wonning, and Will Hambrick with two ...
May 29, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
Vincennes Rivet's Rachel Jacqumain is headed to the state track and field championships with some momentum, as she won the 400 meter run in the Evansville Regionals. Her time was 58.01 seconds. She also finished 8th in the 200 meters. Both Knox County softball teams saw their season come to an end. At the Gibson Southe...
May 28, 2025

Softball Sectionals Continue Across Area
Action got underway in the girls high school softball tournament. At the Linton 2-A Sectional, North Knox saw its season come to an end, as Sullivan defeated them 11-10. The Lady Warriors trailed 11-5 after five innings, but came back to score five in the final two innings, and had the tying run on base, when the game ...
May 27, 2025

Knox County Sports Recap for Friday
The Vincennes Lincoln baseball team lost 4-1 to the Gibson Southern Titans on the road yesterday. Landon Johnson led the way with two hits for the Alices, with Brady Anderson driving in the only LHS run. Justice Johnson took the loss on the mount for the Alices. Vincennes Lincoln is back in action tomorrow with two gam...
May 23, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
Former North Knox High School standout Graycie Poe has announced a transfer to the University of Indianapolis. Poe made the announcement on her Facebook page. Before this, Poe had been at Limestone Community College. However, her time and Limestone ended when the school closed its doors. Poe will move th the Indianapol...
May 22, 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

Larry McCracken, 87, Vincennes
Larry R. McCracken, 87, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by love and family in Greenwood, Indiana. Born to Ray and Hollis (Scarlett) McCracken, Larry was the cherished oldest brother in a family of seven siblings. A devoted husband to his beloved wife, Esther (Evans) McCracken, who h...
Jun 05, 2025

Sue Jane McClain, 63, Vincennes
Sue Jane McClain, 83, of Vincennes, IN passed away May 29, 2025. She was born in Lawrenceville, IL on January 18, 1942, to the late James and Carita (Niver) Crews. She graduated from Lawrenceville High School. She married the love of her life Don McClain. Sue worked as a bank teller with American National before they w...
Jun 03, 2025

Linda Miley, 81, Wheatland
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Miley, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us on May 31, 2025. Linda was born on December 1, 1943 in Vincennes the daughter of Ursel Otis and Lillian (Wise) Harrell. Linda was a devoted member of the Wheatland United Methodist Churc...
Jun 03, 2025

Jane Worland, 66, Vincennes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Worland, who left us on May 31, 2025. A loving mother, devoted grandmother, and cherished friend, Jane brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. Jane was born on December 7, 1958 in Vincennes the daughter of Loren and Norma Jane (Southerland) Bloebaum. She ...
Jun 03, 2025
Barbara Holscher, 77, Vincennes
Barbara Holscher, 77, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family on May 21, 2025. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on December 29, 1947, to the late William and Inez (Young) Seitzinger. Barbara graduated from Decker High School in 1965 and continued her education with Vincennes University, graduating ...
May 28, 2025

Jeffrey Wolfe, 62, formerly Bicknell
effrey James Wolfe, 62, of West Deptford, formerly of Mickleton, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2025. Jeff was born on April 5, 1963, in Vincennes, IN to James and Dorothy (Westfall) Wolfe. He graduated from North Knox High School (1981) and Asbury University (1985). After ringing bells for the Salvation Army...
May 27, 2025
Brandin Grant, 39, Vincennes
Brandin John Grant, aged 39, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on May 21, 2025, leaving a legacy of laughter and love. Born on March 14, 1986, in Beaver Dam, KY, Brandin's humor and courageous spirit were a gift to all who knew him. Brandin was a devoted husband, marrying the love of his life, Natosha "Hill" Gran...
May 25, 2025

Shirley Black, 85, Vincennes
Shirley W. Black, 85, of Vincennes was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on May 22nd, 2025. She was born on November 18th, 1939, in Vincennes. The sixth of nine children born to Walter & Christina (Williams) Taylor. Shirley met the love of her life, Donald Black, in January of 1960. They were engaged on February...
May 23, 2025
Rachel Brown, 99, formerly of Freelandville
Rachel S. "Schaefer" Brown, aged 99, passed away on May 21, 2025, in Raymore, MO. She was born in Indiana on April 20, 1926, to her loving parents, Louis and Esther "Grabbe" Schaefer. Rachel's life was characterized by her warm smile and friendly demeanor that endeared her to all. A proud graduate o...
May 23, 2025
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