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Repairs to Memorial Bridge Tentatively Set to Affect Bridge Starting November 16th
The Indiana Department of Transportation has set Monday, November 16th as its day to close the Lincoln Memorial Bridge for continued repairs. At that time the bridge is scheduled to close to through traffic from mid-November through March of next year. That closure will also allow work to rebuild the Memorial Bridge f...
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Salvation Army Bell=Ringing Registrations Now Open
The Knox County Salvation Army is now actively signing up bell ringers for its annual Christmas kettle campaign. The annual Christmas season drive is the primary fund-raiser for the Knox County Salvation Army. Registration is now available through a new Web address-salarmy.org/VincennesBellRinger. Knox County Salvatio...
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Gas Prices Over 3-90 a Gallon Statewide; Vincennes Steady around 3-65
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Monday stood at $3.91 a gallon-- 45¢ lower than Monday's national average of $4.36 per gallon. It was also 17¢ higher than a week ago, and $1.05 higher than a year ago. As oif right now, Vincennes gasoline prices are holding the line at many...
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VU Jasper Campus Big Winner from Strassenfest Half-Pot
The Jasper Strassenfest has donated nearly $38,000 from this year's Half Pot drawing to the Vincennes University Jasper Foundation. The money will provide full-tuition scholarships for seven to nine local students attending VU Jasper, including a book stipend and laptop. Since 2019, the scholarship program has awarded ...
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North Knox Board Approves Budget; Forwarded to State for Final Approval
The North Knox School Board has approved submission of an estimated 18 million dollar budget for next year to the state Department of Local Government finance. The budget contains around ten million dollars in Education funding, as well as nearly six million more in the Operations budget. ' The final tax rate, ince adj...
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Vincennes City Meetings Set for Tomorrow
The first October set of Vincennes City Council and Board of Works sessions will be held tomorrow night at City Hall. Normally, they are held on the second Monday of the month, but this month they were moved two days due to Columbus Day on Monday, and the Knox County Council's meeting on Tuesday. The Board of works w...
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Law Enforcement Defending "Flock Cam" Use
Despite a backlash against so called "flock cams," their use is being defended locally by law enforcement. The defense comes in the face of public pressure, and their removal in some jurisdictions. Vincennes Police Chief Jon Hillenbrand is among those defending the general plate scanners on various roadways....
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One Arrested in Alleged Auto Theft
Vincennes Police arrested an Indianapolis man following a reported auto theft in the 13-hundred block of North Third Street. Officers arrested 19 year-old John Franklin for auto theft and unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle. He was booked into the Knox County Jail on five-thousand dollars bond.
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Deadline Coming Soon for Pike County FEMA Funds
Pike County homeowners and renters affected by last month's severe storms, tornadoes and flooding have until October 25th to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance. Residents are eligible for help with immediate needs, temporary lodging, home repairs, property loss and other disaster expenses. Applications must be submit...
Oct 12, 2026
Over 400 Have Voted in Early Balloting in Knox County
Over 400 voters have cast early ballots in the lobby of the former Knox County Work-Release Center as of the end of the day on Friday. Along with that, Knox County Clerk's officials have received around 160 mail-in ballots as well. Early voting continues in the former County Work-Release facility across from the Knox ...
Oct 12, 2026
LHS At Home, North Knox with Bye Week in IHSAA Football Tournament
Vincennes Lincoln will start its IHSAA tournament football run with an October 23rd matchup with Edgewood. That game will be at Inman Field in Vincennes. The winner of that one will host Indian Creek in tournament Week Two, on October 30th. The North Knox Warriors will have Week 1 off, as they drew the bye in their ...
Oct 12, 2026
LHS At Home, North Knox with Bye Week in IHSAA Football Tournament
Vincennes Lincoln will start its IHSAA tournament football run with an October 23rd matchup with Edgewood. That game will be at Inman Field in Vincennes. The winner of that one will host Indian Creek in tournament Week Two, on October 30th. The North Knox Warriors will have Week 1 off, as they drew the bye in their ...
Oct 12, 2026
LHS At Home, North Knox with Bye Week in IHSAA Football Tournament
Vincennes Lincoln will start its IHSAA tournament football run with an October 23rd matchup with Edgewood. That game will be at Inman Field in Vincennes. The winner of that one will host Indian Creek in tournament Week Two, on October 30th. The North Knox Warriors will have Week 1 off, as they drew the bye in their ...
Oct 12, 2026
LHS At Home, North Knox with Bye Week in IHSAA Football Tournament
Vincennes Lincoln will start its IHSAA tournament football run with an October 23rd matchup with Edgewood. That game will be at Inman Field in Vincennes. The winner of that one will host Indian Creek in tournament Week Two, on October 30th. The North Knox Warriors will have Week 1 off, as they drew the bye in their ...
Oct 12, 2026
LHS At Home, North Knox with Bye Week in IHSAA Football Tournament
Vincennes Lincoln will start its IHSAA tournament football run with an October 23rd matchup with Edgewood. That game will be at Inman Field in Vincennes. The winner of that one will host Indian Creek in tournament Week Two, on October 30th. The North Knox Warriors will have Week 1 off, as they drew the bye in their ...
Oct 12, 2026
Soccer Regional Semifinals Are Set
In soccer: The South Knox Lady Spartans will move into regional play as they face White River Valley at home on Wednesday. The Spartans won their sectional with a 1-0 win over Pike Central; WRV defeated Northeast Dubois 2-1 to win their home sectional. Kickoff time is six p-m Wednesday night at South Knox. The winner...
Oct 12, 2026
Soccer Regional Semifinals Are Set
In soccer: The South Knox Lady Spartans will move into regional play as they face White River Valley at home on Wednesday. The Spartans won their sectional with a 1-0 win over Pike Central; WRV defeated Northeast Dubois 2-1 to win their home sectional. Kickoff time is six p-m Wednesday night at South Knox. The winner...
Oct 12, 2026
Soccer Regional Semifinals Are Set
In soccer: The South Knox Lady Spartans will move into regional play as they face White River Valley at home on Wednesday. The Spartans won their sectional with a 1-0 win over Pike Central; WRV defeated Northeast Dubois 2-1 to win their home sectional. Kickoff time is six p-m Wednesday night at South Knox. The winner...
Oct 12, 2026
Soccer Regional Semifinals Are Set
In soccer: The South Knox Lady Spartans will move into regional play as they face White River Valley at home on Wednesday. The Spartans won their sectional with a 1-0 win over Pike Central; WRV defeated Northeast Dubois 2-1 to win their home sectional. Kickoff time is six p-m Wednesday night at South Knox. The winner...
Oct 12, 2026
Soccer Regional Semifinals Are Set
In soccer: The South Knox Lady Spartans will move into regional play as they face White River Valley at home on Wednesday. The Spartans won their sectional with a 1-0 win over Pike Central; WRV defeated Northeast Dubois 2-1 to win their home sectional. Kickoff time is six p-m Wednesday night at South Knox. The winner...
Oct 12, 2026
Hazel Fisher, 102, Evansville
Hazel Marie Fisher, age 102, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on October 11, 2026, in Evansville. She was born on July 19, 1924, in Bicknell, Indiana, to Algustus and Nella Jeffris. Hazel graduated from Bicknell High School in 1942 and carried the values of hard work, faith, and family throughout her long life. Duri...
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Kaida Fox, 14, Washington
Kaida Cheilynn Fox, age 14, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. Born on June 5, 2012, Kaida was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend whose spirit touched the lives of many. Kaida will be remembered for the warmth, laughter, and light she brought to those who knew her....
Oct 12, 2026
Seth Martin, 33, Petersburg
Seth Ryan Martin, age 33, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Petersburg, Indiana. He was born on February 11, 1993, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, service to his country, and hard work in his trade. Seth was a loving son, father, brother, and friend wh...
Oct 11, 2026
Aileese Tucker, 19, Vincennes
Aileese Tucker, a precious daughter, beloved child of God, honor student, gifted young woman, and faithful soul whose earthly journey ended far too soon at just age 19. How someone so young, so full of promise, so filled with life, could be taken from us. Just weeks ago, she was celebrating her high school graduation a...
Oct 7, 2026
Christopher Burtch, 56, Robinson, IL
Christopher A. Burtch, 56, of Robinson, Illinois passed away with family by his side on October 4, 2026. He was born in Robinson, Illinois on October 9, 1969, to Mark Burtch and Brenda Miller. Chris graduated from Newton High School. He worked for 29 years with Hershey. Chris was an avid sports enthusiast and card coll...
Oct 5, 2026
David Niehaus, 59, Vincennes
David Frederick Niehaus, 59, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He was born February 13, 1967, in Vincennes, the son of Bernie and Patty (O'Neill) Niehaus. David lived his entire life in Vincennes, a community he loved deeply and served faithfully. His lif...
Oct 5, 2026
Joan Cress, 71, Bicknell
Joan E. "Herzberger" Cress, who was born on April 20, 1955, in Norfolk, Virginia, and passed away on October 2, 2026, in Bicknell, Indiana, lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and the quiet strength she brought to those around her. She was the daughter of Clifford T. and Helen D. "Wilki...
Oct 5, 2026
Wilma Fleenor, 101, Washington
Wilma Iona Fleenor, age 101, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, having lived a long and beautiful life filled with faith, family, friendship, and love. Wilma was born on December 31, 1924, and was a lifelong resident of Washington, Indiana. She was the oldest of three children, growing up alongside her two y...
Sep 30, 2026
Daniel Lynch, 56, Vincennes
Daniel Patrick Lynch, 56, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on September 21, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1970, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to John and Jane "Pearson" Lynch. Daniel spent much of his life working as an operating engineer on various construction projects. He was a hardworking man who took pride...
Sep 25, 2026
Donna Essenberg, 90, Oaktown
Donna Jean Essenberg (Heydenberk-Curtis) 90, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, IN, on September 20, 2026. She was born November 5, 1935, to Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk, in Hart, MI. She was the sixth of nine children. Donna was born and raised in Hart, MI, where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hart...
Sep 23, 2026
Kathryn Freewood, 70, Oakland City
Kathryn Ann Presswood, age 70, of Oakland City, Indiana, passed away on September 20, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and love. Kathryn graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and later attended Vincennes University. She w...
Sep 22, 2026
Ben Kramer, 72, Oaktown
Bernard "Ben" Leo Kramer, age 72, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away on September 18, 2026, in his hometown. He was born on July 1, 1954, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and a wide range of interests that brought him joy and purpose. Ben graduated from Nort...
Sep 21, 2026





