Indiana's sales tax on gasoline is set to increase by 6.1 cents per gallon in May if Governor Mike Braun does not extend the temporary suspension. The Indiana Department of Revenue determines the tax amount monthly based on the statewide retail gas cost average. The current rate of 17.2 cents per gallon will rise to 23...

The Knox County Library Board is considering plans for two upcoming Library endeavors. The first is the three-year strategic Library plan from this year through 2028. The long-range plan is set up to clarify goals and ways to reach them over the next three years. More on the actual ideas will be mentioned in the mont...

The re=assembly work continues on the Memorial Bridge in downtown Vincennes. Workers are re-mounting the façade they was taken apart some years ago for cleaning and repairs. The Memorial Bridge is being overseen by the National Park Service, and locally by the George Rogers Clark National Park. Chief ranger Jo...

The Indiana State Police is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for their "Prescription Drug Take Back" Day on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The "Take Back" initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of unwanted prescription...

The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced lane closures in both directions on U-S 41at and south of Vincennes. The work will stretch from just north of the Wabash Avenue overpass to a half-mile south of State Road 241. The work will be done on weekdays from six a-m to nine p-m. It will run from May fourt...

Early voting continues at your area Indiana county Clerk's Office Hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This Saturday, in Knox County, the early voting will be in the former Knox County Jail garage across from the Knox County Courthouse, at the Firehouse in Bicknell, and in the Blue Jeans Center in Monroe City. Early voti...

The City of Vincennes has applied for another set of homeowner-occupied rehabilitation funds. If approved, the funds would help Vincennes homeowners who live in the residences to do needed repairs they otherwise couldn't afford. Vincennes City Council president Brian Grove knows for instance, the funding-if they get i...

Area Illinois State Representative Adam Niemberg is praising the Illinois House passage of his bill to protect child abuse victims during court cases. The bill extends the speedy trial process in those cases by 30 days if a judge disallows the child victim to testify by closed-circuit television. Niemberg's bill relat...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Tuesday was $3.73 per gallon, 29¢ lower than Tuesday's national average of $4.02 per gallon. It was also 71¢ higher than a year ago. Vincennes prices remain under four dollars a gallon, with many places selling gas under 3-90 a gallon. Meanw...

Vincennes Community Schools will hold a special public session this evening at six at the Corporation Administration building. The meeting will concern possible hiring of personnel for the Corporation. That meeting is open to the public. Before the special session, a closed executive session will happen at four-30. ...

In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated at Evansville Mater Dei 8-4. The Wildcats scored seven in the first two innings, and held on to win it. Colton Wonning took the loss on the mound for the Alices. Nash Ransom was the top hitter for the Alices, with a triple and 3 RBI in the game. Overall, L-H-...

In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated at Evansville Mater Dei 8-4. The Wildcats scored seven in the first two innings, and held on to win it. Colton Wonning took the loss on the mound for the Alices. Nash Ransom was the top hitter for the Alices, with a triple and 3 RBI in the game. Overall, L-H-...

In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated at Evansville Mater Dei 8-4. The Wildcats scored seven in the first two innings, and held on to win it. Colton Wonning took the loss on the mound for the Alices. Nash Ransom was the top hitter for the Alices, with a triple and 3 RBI in the game. Overall, L-H-...

In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated at Evansville Mater Dei 8-4. The Wildcats scored seven in the first two innings, and held on to win it. Colton Wonning took the loss on the mound for the Alices. Nash Ransom was the top hitter for the Alices, with a triple and 3 RBI in the game. Overall, L-H-...

In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated at Evansville Mater Dei 8-4. The Wildcats scored seven in the first two innings, and held on to win it. Colton Wonning took the loss on the mound for the Alices. Nash Ransom was the top hitter for the Alices, with a triple and 3 RBI in the game. Overall, L-H-...

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices lost at Washington last night 5-3.The Alices could not come back from a 5-0 deficit after two innings. Cooper Collins and Colton Wonning led the Alices with two hits each. Nash Ransom took the loss fdor the Alices. The Rivet Patriots scored seven in the first two innings to win 13=0 at Re...

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices lost at Washington last night 5-3.The Alices could not come back from a 5-0 deficit after two innings. Cooper Collins and Colton Wonning led the Alices with two hits each. Nash Ransom took the loss fdor the Alices. The Rivet Patriots scored seven in the first two innings to win 13=0 at Re...

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices lost at Washington last night 5-3.The Alices could not come back from a 5-0 deficit after two innings. Cooper Collins and Colton Wonning led the Alices with two hits each. Nash Ransom took the loss fdor the Alices. The Rivet Patriots scored seven in the first two innings to win 13=0 at Re...

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices lost at Washington last night 5-3.The Alices could not come back from a 5-0 deficit after two innings. Cooper Collins and Colton Wonning led the Alices with two hits each. Nash Ransom took the loss fdor the Alices. The Rivet Patriots scored seven in the first two innings to win 13=0 at Re...

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices lost at Washington last night 5-3.The Alices could not come back from a 5-0 deficit after two innings. Cooper Collins and Colton Wonning led the Alices with two hits each. Nash Ransom took the loss fdor the Alices. The Rivet Patriots scored seven in the first two innings to win 13=0 at Re...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 ...

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...

Dronda Sue "Peach" Coomes, age 64, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 11, 2026, in her hometown. She was born on August 17, 1961, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived her life with a warm heart, a strong spirit, and a deep devotion to the people and things she loved most. Dronda attended high school and ...

Dorothy Ann Bray, age 88, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 1, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1938, in Connersville, Indiana. Dorothy carried herself with grace and strength throughout her years, and she will be remembered with love by all who knew her. Dorothy graduated from Connersville High School and wen...

John R. Luking, age 81, a Vincennes native, passed away April 6, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Sharon (Sue) Seitzinger Luking of 61 years. Born October 29th, 1944, John was the son of the late Herman and Frances (Zeabart) Luking. Early on, John worked as a crane operator at ...

Virginia "Moore" Burger, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. Born on December 29, 1942, in Washington, Indiana, Virginia, lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep compassion, and a kindness that left a lasting imprint on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Virgi...

Steven "Stevie" Michael Cox, age 67, was welcomed into his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family, on the beautiful morning of April 2, 2026, at St. Vincent's Ascension Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Stevie was a lifelong resident of Washington, Indiana, and a proud graduate of Washington High Schoo...

Zola Faye Junkin, 94, Vincennes, Indiana went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2026. She was born in Russellville, Illinois on April 6, 1931, to the late William "Pete" and Mary Painter. She graduated from Fritchton High School in 1949. Zola married the love of her life, James R. "Bob" Junkin, on May...