A longtime historian and storyteller of Knox County history was honored by the Vincennes Visitors' and Tourism Board. Vincennes-based historian Richard Day was named as the group's Volunteer of the Year at their annual meeting. For decades, Day has worked through the Indiana State Historic Sites, with the goal of tel...

The South Knox School Board has accepted a one thousand dollar grant for its Elementary music program. The grant was provided by the Knox County Community Foundation. The award was given officially at last night's South Knox School Board meeting. The Board approved the grant unanimously.

For the first time in two years, the Knox County Health Department is sponsoring a Tire Collection day this Saturday. The event will happen Saturday morning at the Knox County Highway Department headquarters. The Knox County Health Department is heading up the tire collection. K-C Health Department director Alan Stew...

The Vincennes City Council has approved a designation of downtown Vincennes as a designated outdoor refreshment area in downtown Vincennes. The idea is to allow the legal consumption of alcoholic drinks in that area. Vincennes City Council president Brian Grove feels the designation will be good for the various events ...

The first of four PACE Community Action Agency self assessments will happen tomorrow at the Pantheon Business Theatre on Main Street in Vincennes. The self assessment model is for helping with their Head Start program in Knox, Daviess, Greene, and Sullivan counties. The event will be an opeh-house style program from te...

Greene County General Hospital has issued a breach notice to Anthem Insurance after repeated efforts to resolve ongoing payment and adjudication issues failed. The hospital reports that Anthem has underpaid claims by processing many commercial claims as out-of-network, despite acknowledging these errors. The Hospital s...

The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 67 is scheduled to be closed Monday April 27th over the South Fork of Smalls Creek near Bruceville in Knox County The closure will allow for a bridge deck overlay project and approach construction. Work is expected to last through the end of May, depending on the...

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, Illinois has announced the appointment of Dr. Jacob Lennert as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Lennert joined Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in 2024 as a primary care physician and is board certified in family medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree from Duke Unive...

A new set of single family and duplex homes near 15th and Broadway now has the official green light, following action last night by the Vincennes City Council. Council approved a rezoning for that area, allowing for duplex homes to be built in the proposed Broadway Place subdivision. The set of duplexes to be built is...

Indiana landowners should watch for eastern tent caterpillar activity as spring arrives. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says the native defoliating insects spin silk tents in the forks of tree branches in late March and early April. The caterpillars continue feeding and growing through mid to late May, rea...

The South Knox Spartans baseballers scored five in the botton of the 7th to defeat Eastern Green 10-9. They were also down 9-1 in the 4th before starting the comeback to win it. Cole Worland drove in three in the win, while Mac Harmon added two drive in. The Spartans improve to 3-4 with the victory. It was perfectio...

The South Knox Spartans baseballers scored five in the botton of the 7th to defeat Eastern Green 10-9. They were also down 9-1 in the 4th before starting the comeback to win it. Cole Worland drove in three in the win, while Mac Harmon added two drive in. The Spartans improve to 3-4 with the victory. It was perfectio...

The South Knox Spartans baseballers scored five in the botton of the 7th to defeat Eastern Green 10-9. They were also down 9-1 in the 4th before starting the comeback to win it. Cole Worland drove in three in the win, while Mac Harmon added two drive in. The Spartans improve to 3-4 with the victory. It was perfectio...

The South Knox Spartans baseballers scored five in the botton of the 7th to defeat Eastern Green 10-9. They were also down 9-1 in the 4th before starting the comeback to win it. Cole Worland drove in three in the win, while Mac Harmon added two drive in. The Spartans improve to 3-4 with the victory. It was perfectio...

The South Knox Spartans baseballers scored five in the botton of the 7th to defeat Eastern Green 10-9. They were also down 9-1 in the 4th before starting the comeback to win it. Cole Worland drove in three in the win, while Mac Harmon added two drive in. The Spartans improve to 3-4 with the victory. It was perfectio...

The Rivet Patriots scored three in the third and three in the fifth as part of an 8-1 win yesterday over Evansville Bosse. Brody Shots had three hits-including two doubles and a single. Cale Bezy and Henry Holka also doubled in the win. The victory on the mound went to Hunter Biskie. The North Knox Warriors and Bloom...

The Rivet Patriots scored three in the third and three in the fifth as part of an 8-1 win yesterday over Evansville Bosse. Brody Shots had three hits-including two doubles and a single. Cale Bezy and Henry Holka also doubled in the win. The victory on the mound went to Hunter Biskie. The North Knox Warriors and Bloom...

The Rivet Patriots scored three in the third and three in the fifth as part of an 8-1 win yesterday over Evansville Bosse. Brody Shots had three hits-including two doubles and a single. Cale Bezy and Henry Holka also doubled in the win. The victory on the mound went to Hunter Biskie. The North Knox Warriors and Bloom...

The Rivet Patriots scored three in the third and three in the fifth as part of an 8-1 win yesterday over Evansville Bosse. Brody Shots had three hits-including two doubles and a single. Cale Bezy and Henry Holka also doubled in the win. The victory on the mound went to Hunter Biskie. The North Knox Warriors and Bloom...

The Rivet Patriots scored three in the third and three in the fifth as part of an 8-1 win yesterday over Evansville Bosse. Brody Shots had three hits-including two doubles and a single. Cale Bezy and Henry Holka also doubled in the win. The victory on the mound went to Hunter Biskie. The North Knox Warriors and Bloom...

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...

William Warder "Bill" Haynes, age 82, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on March 28, 2026, in his hometown. He was born on January 6, 1944, to Orville Ray and Josephine "Aikman" Haynes. Bill graduated from Washington High School in 1962 and later attended Vincennes University. He proudly served hi...

Carol M. Twitty, 77, of Bicknell, Indiana passed away on March 31, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on April 17, 1948, to the late Will and Irene Woodsmall. Carol worked many years with Johnson Control and continued her career with Lewis Bakery until her retirement. Carol was an incredibly hard worker and fierc...

Alan T. Leonard, age 50, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Jasper, Indiana. He was born on September 16, 1975, in Washington, Indiana, to Barbara Lamb Leonard and the late Gary Leonard. Alan lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and a deep love for the people around him. He was a devoted ...

Louise "Wagler" Hunter, age 76, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on March 27, 2026, in Evansville, IN. She was born on October 11, 1949, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, steady work, and the simple joys that brought her happiness each day. Louise attended school an...

John R. Little, 89, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on March 29, 2026. He was born in Troy, Indiana on June 9, 1936, to the late John A. and Leona G. Little. John graduated from Troy High School in 1954 and continued his education at Vincennes University. John married, the love of his life, Delores Little on March 30...

Martin "Marty" Dale Smith, 65, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. Marty was born January 23, 1961, in Terre Haute, IN, to John and Marilyn (Martindale) Smith. Marty graduated from Rivet High School, where he ran track and cross country and even set some school records. Marty served in the Un...