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Closed Part of Bicknell Road Now Re-Opened
Bicknell Road is now re-opened, following a emergency pipe stabilization closure. Earlier this week, the road was closed from Evans Road to Summers Road. However, a future closure of that part of the Bicknell-Wheatland Slab will happen for a pipe replacement. Knox County Highway Department officials assure everyone t...
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Government Offices in Vincennes to Close for Election Day Tuesday
All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed Tuesday, May 5th, due to Election Day. Recycling pickup will not change - it will be collected on Monday, May 4th as usual. Tuesday and Wednesday's trash will be picked up on Wednesday, May 6th. The City Collection Site on Old Terre Haute Road will NOT be open Tuesda...
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Second Saturday of Early Voting Set for Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the second and final Saturday of early voting for Indiana's May primary election. In Knox County, three early voting sites will be open--= at the former Knox County Jail garage across 8th Street from the Courthouse, at the Bicknell Fire station, and at the Blue Jeans Center in Monroe City. Knox County Cler...
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Constriction Season Well Underway in Area
The start of May marks a ramping up of various construction projects across Knxo County and the entire area. Two of those projects are set to start today. One of those is a bridge deck overlay on State Road 67 south of Bruceville. INDOT spokesman Gary Bryan says the work on the bridge over Smalls Creek is a touch-up ...
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Seven Award Winners Named for Annual Koox County Chamber Honors
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has named its seven award winners to be honored at its annual Awards Dinner a week from tonight. The Large Business of the Year is Ewing Printing, with Trent Auto Sales as Small Business of the Year, and the First City Music Festival as non-profit of the year. Individual winners incl...
Apr 30, 2026
Duke Energy Foundation Grant Goes to Heart to Heart Ministries
The Duke Energy Foundation has donated five-thousand dollars to Heart to Heart, Incorporated. The funding will assist Heart to Heart's ministry to help with education programs and infant care items for parents in need. The award was presented by Duke Energy's Kurt Phegley to Heart to Heart Executive Director Paige Wil...
Apr 30, 2026
Charges Follow Knox Cou8nty Traffic Stop
A Vincennes man is facing a drug charge following a traffic stop for an equipment violation late Tuesday night at the intersection of Highland Road and Middle Hart Street Road in Knox County. The Knox County Sheriff's Office says K9 Blast alerted deputies to the presence of illegal narcotics in the vehicle. A search tu...
Apr 30, 2026
Utility Work to Start on Washington Avenue Phase Two
The latest hurdles are being cleared in the continuing work on Washington Avenue Phase Two. That will will cover Washington Avenue from Emison Avenue up to, and including, Saint Clair Street. Vincennes City Engineer John Sprague says all the land they needed to acquire for right-of-way issues are in the City's hands....
Apr 30, 2026
Gas Prices Over Four Dollars a Gallon
The average price of gas in Indiana is back above $4.00 per gallon. The Triple A Motor Club says the state's average price on Wednesday was $4.09 per gallon, 10¢ higher than Tuesday, but 14¢ lower than Wednesday's national average of $4.23 per gallon. It was also $1.05 higher than a year ago. Vincennes gas p...
Apr 30, 2026
United Way of KC Working on Directives
This is the season for assistance for the United Way of Knox County, as the group is giving funds to help non-profits serve the community. United Way of Knox County director Scott Charleston says their assistance will focus on three directives-- health, education, and financial stability. Charleston says one educatio...
Apr 30, 2026
Grace Archer to Sign with WVC on Softball Scholarship
Vincennes Lincoln softball standout Grace Archer has signed a letter of intent to play softball for Wabash Valley College. Her official signing ceremony will happen at 3:45 Tuesday afternoon in the lobby at Alice Arena. The public is invited to attend the signing seremony.
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Grace Archer to Sign with WVC on Softball Scholarship
Vincennes Lincoln softball standout Grace Archer has signed a letter of intent to play softball for Wabash Valley College. Her official signing ceremony will happen at 3:45 Tuesday afternoon in the lobby at Alice Arena. The public is invited to attend the signing seremony.
2h ago
Grace Archer to Sign with WVC on Softball Scholarship
Vincennes Lincoln softball standout Grace Archer has signed a letter of intent to play softball for Wabash Valley College. Her official signing ceremony will happen at 3:45 Tuesday afternoon in the lobby at Alice Arena. The public is invited to attend the signing seremony.
2h ago
Grace Archer to Sign with WVC on Softball Scholarship
Vincennes Lincoln softball standout Grace Archer has signed a letter of intent to play softball for Wabash Valley College. Her official signing ceremony will happen at 3:45 Tuesday afternoon in the lobby at Alice Arena. The public is invited to attend the signing seremony.
2h ago
Grace Archer to Sign with WVC on Softball Scholarship
Vincennes Lincoln softball standout Grace Archer plans to sign a letter of intent to play softball for Wabash Valley College. Her official signing ceremony will happen at 3:45 Tuesday afternoon in the lobby at Alice Arena. The public is invited to attend the signing ceremony.
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Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In Baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices took the lead in the third inning, and led onto it as they defeated Evansville Harrison 5-3. Cooper Collins led the way at the plate with a 3 for 3 game, including a triple. Justice Johnson went the entire route, giving up 8 hits and striking out six. In softball: It's now 15...
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Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In Baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices took the lead in the third inning, and led onto it as they defeated Evansville Harrison 5-3. Cooper Collins led the way at the plate with a 3 for 3 game, including a triple. Justice Johnson went the entire route, giving up 8 hits and striking out six. In softball: It's now 15...
2h ago
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In Baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices took the lead in the third inning, and led onto it as they defeated Evansville Harrison 5-3. Cooper Collins led the way at the plate with a 3 for 3 game, including a triple. Justice Johnson went the entire route, giving up 8 hits and striking out six. In softball: It's now 15...
2h ago
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In Baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices took the lead in the third inning, and led onto it as they defeated Evansville Harrison 5-3. Cooper Collins led the way at the plate with a 3 for 3 game, including a triple. Justice Johnson went the entire route, giving up 8 hits and striking out six. In softball: It's now 15...
2h ago
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In Baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices took the lead in the third inning, and led onto it as they defeated Evansville Harrison 5-3. Cooper Collins led the way at the plate with a 3 for 3 game, including a triple. Justice Johnson went the entire route, giving up 8 hits and striking out six. In softball: It's now 15...
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James Boyd, Sr., 83, Vincennes
James J. Boyd Sr., 83, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 26, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, IN on March 31, 1943, to the late Samuel and Mary Boyd. James attended Lincoln High School and Olney Central College. He worked for many years as a controlman for Texaco Oil Re...
Apr 28, 2026
Brenda Peach, 76, Vincennes
Brenda J. "Wilkerson" Peach, age 76, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1950, in Gibson County, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. Brenda attended many schools throughout her life and carried w...
Apr 28, 2026
Roberta Dunn, 97, Vincennes
Roberta Bohomme Dunn, 97, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2026. She was born in Knox County on February 14, 1929, to the late Frank and Julia (Wetzel) Bonhomme. Roberta graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Charles Richard Dunn, on April 15, 1950. Roberta worked for many ye...
Apr 27, 2026
Carlos Phillippe, 85, Vincennes
Carlos Lyndon Phillippe, 85, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 10, 1940, to Carlos Dewey and E. June (Preston) Phillippe. Lyndon lived a life rooted in service-to his country, his community, and the people he cared about m...
Apr 24, 2026
Maurice Vieck, 102, Vincennes
Maurice J. Vieck, 102, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on October 4, 1923, to Christopher and Cecilia (Kaiser) Vieck. He graduated Lincoln High School, Class of 1942, and continued his education at Vincennes University and Purdue University. Maurice was a lifelong farmer...
Apr 23, 2026
Mary Ann Cress, 68. Bicknell
Mary Ann "Johnson" Cress, age 68, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1957, in Cannelton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a steady faith that guided her throughout her years. Mary Ann attended the business college in...
Apr 22, 2026
Judy Strate, 89, Patoka
Judith K. "Judy" Strate, 89, passed away on April 20, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Robert Paul and Golda Alice Black. Judy was a proud graduate of Patoka High School, the Valedictorian of the class of 1955, and has remained actively involved in alumni events throughout...
Apr 22, 2026
Steven Alton, 77, Vincennes
Steven Bruce Alton, 77, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 18, 2026, at his residence in Vincennes. He was born on February 17, 1949, to the late John & June Alton in Vincennes. Steven was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School, and following high school, he served his country before being honorably discha...
Apr 21, 2026
Thomas Bennington, 78, Washington
Tommy P. Bennington, 78 years old of Washington, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his home in the early morning hours of April 18th, 2026. Tommy was born on November 6th, 1947, in Washington, Indiana, to Hoyt P. and Vera Jean (Stuffle) Bennington. Tommy was a 33-year auditor for the state of Indiana....
Apr 21, 2026
Mary Jane Smith, 86, Biucknell
Mary Jane Smith, 86, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. She was born on November 10, 1939, and lived a life rooted in faith, love, and devotion to her family. Mary Jane retired from the Indiana Department of Corrections, where she worked in the Chaplain's office. Her strong faith was a guid...
Apr 19, 2026
William Clinkenbeard, 88, Bruceville
William Eugene Clinkenbeard, age 88, of Bruceville, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born on June 30, 1937, in Bicknell, Indiana, and lived a life marked by faith, hard work, devotion to family, and a deep appreciation for the simple blessings of each day. William graduated from Freelandville High School ...
Apr 17, 2026
Ronnie Ikemire Sr, 59, Vincennes
Ronnie Dee Ikemire Sr., 59, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 12, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on August 8, 1966, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Mildred Jeffries Ikemire and Charles Ikemire Sr. Ronnie lived his life in the community he called home and was known by those who loved him as a hard...
Apr 16, 2026
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