The Lawrence County Illinois Board has approved a tuckpointing project for the brick front of the County Courthouse. Brownstown, Illinois' Mason's Masonry was awarded the job for the low bid of 359-thousand dollars. The winning contractor will start work soon to improve the entire brick façade of the courthouse...

A Monroe County woman is recovering from injuries she received, as this week's severe weather ripped through the Bloomington area. The unnamed woman hid in her bathtub inside her mobile home as the storm ripped through Monroe County. She survived, but the Monroe County Sheriff's Office says she broke her ankle and poss...

Daviess County's Our Community Foundation has awarded a grant to the United Way of Daviess County. The grant, the amount of which was not released, was made possible by the William and Beverly Summers YMCA Endowment Fund, a designated fund held by the Community Foundation.

The Knox County Public Library has registered close to 750 people as part of its Summer Reading program. The total is down around 31 from last year. There is still time for you to help them meet or exceed to 2025 number, since registration continues through July 31st. The Summer Reading Program is one of the longest-...

The City of Vincennes is preparing for a Fourth of July weekend display of the Memorial Wall at the Vincennes Riverwalk. The display is a traveling remembrance of the men who fought and died in recent American wars. Vincennes Mayor's Office chief of staff Cheryl Hacker says the memorial is a rather big display. Hacker...

Work continues full speed ahead at the under construction Amazon Fulfillment Center facility in the U-S 41 Industrial Park just south of Vincennes. The work begain earlier this year, and Knox County Indiana Economic Development Board chair Sheppard Dunn says the project is nearing the finish line. Dunn also gives ano...

Improvements have been made to the original Carnegie portion of the Knox County Public Library. At yesterday's Library Board meeting, Library personnel reported on recent tuck-pointing and power washing to improve the building's brick exterior. The work was paid for with a donation with a grant from the Carnegie Foun...

Invasive plant eradication work continues on Knoxc County rights-of-way and also in County park areas. The work is being done by the County's Soil and Water Conservation District. S-W-C-D representative Ben Burke told the Commissioners they have taken out around 500 infestation points on County rights-of-way. Of thos...

Knox County is reviewing three companies for a planning grant as part of the federal Safe Streets for All program. County officials will review bids next month from Loughmueller Group, United Consulting, and Kaskaskia Consulting. The Safe Streets grant will provide assistance for targeted road improvement. Knox Count...

The Indiana Department of Transportation plans an overnight closure on Monday at the 4150 tri-level split. That split is near the east side of Vincennes. The closures will happen from ten p-m to six a-m each Monday through Thursday from Monday through the end of July, depending on weather. Those closures will allow f...

South Knox tennis players Alli Hayden and Reagan Harrington have been named as All-District tennis players for Indiana's District Seven. That covers 39 tennis-playing schools in this part of southern Indiana. Both were also named as honorable mention All-State tennis performers. Hayden was 21-3 this year at Number 1 ...

South Knox tennis players Alli Hayden and Reagan Harrington have been named as All-District tennis players for Indiana's District Seven. That covers 39 tennis-playing schools in this part of southern Indiana. Both were also named as honorable mention All-State tennis performers. Hayden was 21-3 this year at Number 1 ...

South Knox tennis players Alli Hayden and Reagan Harrington have been named as All-District tennis players for Indiana's District Seven. That covers 39 tennis-playing schools in this part of southern Indiana. Both were also named as honorable mention All-State tennis performers. Hayden was 21-3 this year at Number 1 ...

South Knox tennis players Alli Hayden and Reagan Harrington have been named as All-District tennis players for Indiana's District Seven. That covers 39 tennis-playing schools in this part of southern Indiana. Both were also named as honorable mention All-State tennis performers. Hayden was 21-3 this year at Number 1 ...

South Knox tennis players Alli Hayden and Reagan Harrington have been named as All-District tennis players for Indiana's District Seven. That covers 39 tennis-playing schools in this part of southern Indiana. Both were also named as honorable mention All-State tennis performers. Hayden was 21-3 this year at Number 1 ...

South KNox Senior Alli Hayden participated in the North vs. South Girls Tennis All-Star Match in Pendleton, IN on Sunday, June 14th with 25 other seniors. The match consisted of three rounds, and points were accumulated for either the North or South based on scores. In the first round, Alli played doubles with Ally Mc...

The North Knox School Board named Doug Boyd as the Warriors new head coach on Friday afternoon. Boyd moves to Knox County after spending many years as an assistant coach for Sullivan. He will replace Josh Adams as the Warriors' head coach. South Knox tennis player Alli Hayden has been named to the South squad for the...

The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. The Blue Chip All-Conference baseball team has been named fo...

The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for a...

The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for a...

Dennis Heady, age 78, of Monroe City, Indiana, passed away on June 17, 2026. He was born on December 25, 1947, in Ottumwa, Iowa, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his country, and the many simple, steady labors that made him a respected and beloved presence to those who knew him. Dennis graduated from ...

Carolyn S. Armes, 87, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 9, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1938, in Epsom, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew her. Born to the late Daniel McCullough and Eulah Smith McCullough, Caroly...

Janice Elaine "Abel" Fehlinger, age 72, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 15, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on October 7, 1953, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Howard and Betty "Qualkenbush" Abel. Janice graduated from high school and went on to build a life marked by dev...

Michael Brandon Burton, age 34, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on November 21, 1991, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Michael was a beloved son, brother, treasured uncle...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Gregory Lowell Kelso, who passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on March 5, 1964, in Vincennes Greg was the son of Lowell and Linda Kelso. Greg wasn't just a carpenter; he was the guy who could turn a piece of wood into something truly amazing. When Greg ...

Evie May Purry, born on March 26, 1961, in Seymour, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Earl and Wanda B. (Wright) McCullough. Evie married Tommie Purry on May 2, 2003. Evie dedicated many years of her life to working at Wal-Mart, where her kind spirit and br...

Martha "Marty" P. Burnett, age 90, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 6, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1935, in Bloomington, Indiana, and lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, her friends, and the many simple joys that brought her happiness. Marty attended school and later built a ste...

John H. Coyle, age 69, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1956, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and lived a life marked by dedication and the simple joys that brought him happiness each day. John graduated from high school and went on to build a steady and respected career as a CNC M...

James L. Southgate, age 82, of Freelandville, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his parents, Edward Southgate and Norma "Mikesell" Smith. James graduated from high school and, afterwards, spent many years working in salvage yards and maintaining ...

Shirley (Mattingly) Bunte, 90, of Bruceville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home with her family at her bedside. Shirley was born on November 24, 1935, in Washington, Indiana, to Alma (Alberti) and Joseph Mattingly. She married Joe Bunte in 1954. They were married for 64 years until he passed away...

Beverly Sue Patton, age 86, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, in the town where she was born on September 20, 1939. She lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, hard work, and the community she called home throughout her years. Throughout her working years, Beverly served in several roles...

John Clinton Alton, age 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by serving his country, having a family, and being a spirit that touched those around him. John enjoyed the simple pleasures that brought people together. He lo...