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VCSC Approves Three Corporation Grants
The Vincennes Community School Board has approved three separate grants for use by various corporation groups. The first is a Formative Assistance Grant for kindergarten through second grade. The grant is worth just over 11-thousand 500 dollars; it is designed to diagnose dyslexic children. The Board also approved a H...
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KC Sheriff's Department Adding New Scan Cams to Force
The Knox County Sheriff's Department is working with some new high-tech devices to better monitor traffic on County roads. The first device is an Axon in-car camera. Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin says another stationary overall traffic assessment-- or "flock"-- camera is not commonplace-yet. The flock cam...
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April 7th Marks Start of Early Voting in Indiana
The Daviess County Clerk's Office advises that early voting will take place Monday through Friday beginning April 7th. Early voting will take place from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm in the Clerk's Office on the middle floor of the Daviess County Courthouse. Early voting will also be held on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 am t...
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North Knox School Board Opens Bids for North Knox East Demolition
(NK-- demolition bids accepted) (Wednesday 3/10/26 ... tlz 6a) The North Knox School Board has accepted three bids for a potential demolition of the former North Knox East Elementary and Junior High facility in Edwardsport. Bids were submitted by Kerns Excavating, Robinson Excavating, and Mullins Contracting. The ...
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E-Rate Funding Sought Again by VCSC
Vincennes Community Schools will apply for another years of state E-Rate funding for this coming school year. The granted funds will cover 85 percent of the Corporation's cost for internal electronic connections and Internet access in the buildings. The specific target of the funding is Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary. ...
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Covid-19 Immunity Upheld for Hospitals, Medical Providers
The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld COVID-19 immunity for hospitals and medical providers. They ruled unanimously that they cannot be held liable for complications that developed when they were treating patients with COVID-19. The estate of Elmer Waggoner and his wife filed a lawsuit seeking damages, alleging negligen...
1h ago
I-69 Crash Claims One Life
A Crane man died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash on I 69 in Greene County. 39-year-old Brandon Koontz was ejected from his vehicle and was found in the median about 50 feet from his pick-up truck. Police say the truck exited the roadway and struck a ditch in the center of the median. The vehicle then went a...
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Gas Prices Continue Soaring
Gas prices continue to rise amid ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran. The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday stood at $3.47 a gallon, 2¢ higher than Sunday's national average of $3.45 per gallon. It is also 66¢ higher than a week ago, and 59¢ higher than a year a...
Mar 09, 2026
Trash Collection to Get Done in Vincennes, No Matter the Method
Trash collection updates continue to be an pending problem for the Vincennes City Council. Council members are agreed there need to be a rise in collection revenue, but are still considering how to approach the issue. Two main ideas are in the Council's sights-raising sticker fees, or moving to a monthly flat fee syst...
Mar 09, 2026
White River Expected to Top Flood Stage for a While
The White River bordering parts of Knox Coutny will stay in flood stage for the foreseeable future. The White at Edwardsport will crest tomorrow seven feet over flood stage. It will then start to fall back toward bankfull the rest of the week. At Petersburg, the White will top out today at 24 and a half feet. Howeve...
Mar 09, 2026
Former Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly retires
Former Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons. The Colts selected Kelly in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He went on to start 121 games and earn four Pro Bowl selections during his time in Indianapolis. Kelly spent his final season with the Minnesota Viki...
Mar 08, 2026
Sectional Championship Sports Report Update
Linton Stockton---54---Linton Stockton advances to the Regional at 23-4 vs Paoli 26-0 Sullivan---49---Sullivan finishes at 17-8
Mar 08, 2026
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Friday Sports Action Update
Linton Stockton---54---Linton Stockton is now 22-4 South Knox ---48---South Knox finishes at 10-14 Sullivan---59---Sullivan is now 17-7 West Vigo---37---West Vigo finishes at 16-8 Sectional Championship---Saturday 3/7/26---7:00pm Sullivan 17-7 vs Linton Stockton 22-4 Bloomfield defeated clay city 51 to 28 Barr-Reeve to...
Mar 07, 2026
Several ARea Girls Named All-State by IBCA
Several area girls'players have been named to the various IBCA Coaches' All-State teams. In this area, only one player was named as an IBCA senior "Supreme 15" player, as Evansville Central's Maddy Shirley was on that list. Two players were namedf Senior A-State, with North Knox's Lexi Primus and Washington's...
Mar 06, 2026
A Few Changes for Classifications for Next 2 Years
The newest two-year classifications are in, and all four Knox County teams have stayed in the same classes for the coming year. Some area teams have made moves though, especially for football. Among the area moves, Washington is down from 4-A to 3-A for the next two years. Also Sullivan moves up a class, from 2-A to ...
Mar 05, 2026
Rivet Moves On, LHS, NK Go Home on Night One of Sectionals
The Vincennes Linocln Alices were eliminated in a close game at the Hatchet House, as the home team Washington Hatchets dfeated them 38-33. Colton Duke led for LHS with 12, Vincennes Lincoln ends the season at 12-13. The North Knox Warriors were within five, but a 20-8 fourth quarter carries the West Vigo Vikings on ...
Mar 04, 2026
Lexi Primus Invited to Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 Workout
North Knox senior Lexi Primus is one of six players from the area to be invited to the annual Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 workout. Primus is joined by two Washington players-Katie Reed and Shay Hawk-along with Allie Taylor from Princeton, Emily Parker from Boonville, and Bailey Hipe from Reitz. The annual top 6...
Mar 03, 2026
NK Lady Warriors Coach Steve Meurer to REtire from Coaching
After 18 years heading the North Knox Lady Warrior program, head coach Steve Meurer is planning to step down as the team's leader. The letter spelling out his intentions has been sent to the North Knox School Board for their potential acceptance. Meurer will retire with 445 overall wins in 30 years of coaching at Nort...
Mar 02, 2026
Boys High School Basketball Action Report
In high school boys basketball action it was barr-reeve defeating bloomfield 49 to 45
Feb 28, 2026
Thursday Night Basketball on the Horizon Tonight for 3 Area Teams
The North Knox Warriors host Senior Night tonight, as they face the Loogootee Lions. Tip time is 7:30; hear it on 92.1 WZDM and live streaming on tocsportsnetwork.com. The South Knox Spartans will travel TO Oakland City to play the Wood Memorial Trojans. Tip time is 8 pm on 105.7, WUZR. The Rivet Patriots hit the roa...
Feb 27, 2026
Betty Hayes,95, Flat Rock IL
Betty Lucille (McCoy) Hayes, 95, of Flat Rock, IL passed away on March 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 17, 1930, in Huntingburg, IN. Betty carried a deep sense of compassion for others after losing her mother at the young age of 49 to breast cancer. She was only 15 when she stated caring for...
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Helen Crowley, 92, Vincennes
Helen Agnes "Deckard" Crowley, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in her hometown of Vincennes, Indiana, on March 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on March 28, 1933, to parents Adrian Roscoe and Martha Josephine "Warner" Deckard, Helen's heartwarming p...
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Janice Boyles, 86, Carmel
Janice K (Holder) Boyles peacefully passed on March 4th, 2026, at her home in Carmel, Indiana. Janice was a family first mother, who worked tirelessly to ensure the health, safety and happiness of her immediate family. We are all grateful for the guidance, support, encouragement and love she so generously gave to all o...
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Harley Atkinson Jr, 83, Washington
Harley Joseph Atkinson Jr., affectionately known as Joe, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Washington, IN, at the age of 83. Born on June 20, 1942, in Brownstown, IN, Joe's journey through life was marked by devotion to his loved ones, a dedication to service, and the joy he found in simple pleasures. Joe proudly served...
Mar 09, 2026
Ed Ballinger, 65, Vincennes
Edward Charles Ballinger, 65, Vincennes, IN passed away on February 25, 2026 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Peru, IN on December 28, 1960 to Edward and Diana (Smith) Ballinger. He was a 1979 graduate of Peru High School. He attended Manchester College for one year where he played football...
Mar 02, 2026
Brenda Stanczak, 85, Freelandville
Brenda J. "Roach" Stanczak, age 83, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Freelandville, IN. Born on May 6, 1942, in Vincennes, IN, Brenda's life was one marked by love, devotion, and the warmth of family and friends that surrounded her. Brenda spent her formative years in the community of Vincennes, where she...
Mar 02, 2026
Shari Hagemeier, 92, Edwardsport
Sharron "Walton" Hagemeier, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by her family in Edwardsport, IN. Born on October 20, 1933, in Gibson Co., IN, Sharron's spirit and loving nature left a lasting impression on all ...
Mar 01, 2026
Barbara Jean Gauger, 67, Oaktown
Barbara Jean Gauger, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Oaktown, Indiana, at the age of 67. Born on November 1, 1958, in Alva, Oklahoma, Barbara was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her. Throughout her life, Barbara was known for her compassion...
Feb 26, 2026
Lavena Jean Wampler, 97, Washington
Lavena Jean "Evans" Wampler, a cherished beacon of compassion and warmth in her community, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 97 in Washington, IN. Born on January 20, 1929, in Shoals, IN, to Cresy and Mae "Collins" Evans, Lavena's life was a testament to her loving, kind, and generous ...
Feb 26, 2026
Bill Carie, 86, Vincennes
William "Bill" Joseph Carie, 86, went home to his Lord and Savior on February 20, 2026 - exactly one month after the passing of his beloved wife, Judith "Lynn" Carie - gently reminding his family that the Lord's timing is perfect and His plans are always unfolding, even when we cannot yet see them. ...
Feb 24, 2026
Richard Biggs, 96, Vincennes
Donald J Biggs, 96, of Vincennes passed away on February 19,2026 peacefully at his home. He was the son of John Emmett and Helen C. Keller Biggs. Donald graduated from Decker High School and was awarded the Outstanding Decker Alumni award in 2003. He then graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Civil Engineering....
Feb 22, 2026
Rev. Dr. Richard Beesley, 95, Vincennes
Rev. Dr. Richard V. Beesley, age 95 of Vincennes, passed away at 12:55 pm on Thursday, February 19th at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1931, in Vincennes to Oscar V. and Ruth I. (Reel) Beesley. He married Naomi Ruth Rehwald on September 4, 1953. Surviving are his wife, Naomi, son Bruce Allyn Beesle...
Feb 22, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
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VCSC Approves Three Corporation Grants
The Vincennes Community School Board has approved three separate grants for use by various corporation groups. The first is a Formative Assistance Grant for kindergarten through second grade. The grant is worth just over 11-thousand 500 dollars; it is designed to diagnose dyslexic children. The Board also approved a H...
1h ago
KC Sheriff's Department Adding New Scan Cams to Force
The Knox County Sheriff's Department is working with some new high-tech devices to better monitor traffic on County roads. The first device is an Axon in-car camera. Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin says another stationary overall traffic assessment-- or "flock"-- camera is not commonplace-yet. The flock cam...
1h ago
North Knox School Board Opens Bids for North Knox East Demolition
(NK-- demolition bids accepted) (Wednesday 3/10/26 ... tlz 6a) The North Knox School Board has accepted three bids for a potential demolition of the former North Knox East Elementary and Junior High facility in Edwardsport. Bids were submitted by Kerns Excavating, Robinson Excavating, and Mullins Contracting. The ...
1h ago
Covid-19 Immunity Upheld for Hospitals, Medical Providers
The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld COVID-19 immunity for hospitals and medical providers. They ruled unanimously that they cannot be held liable for complications that developed when they were treating patients with COVID-19. The estate of Elmer Waggoner and his wife filed a lawsuit seeking damages, alleging negligen...
1h ago
E-Rate Funding Sought Again by VCSC
Vincennes Community Schools will apply for another years of state E-Rate funding for this coming school year. The granted funds will cover 85 percent of the Corporation's cost for internal electronic connections and Internet access in the buildings. The specific target of the funding is Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary. ...
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