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Knox County Jury Convicts Man for 27th Time
A Knox Circuit Court jury found a Vincennes man guilty yesterday on a single count of domestic battery. After 40 minutes of deliberation, the jury convicted 57 year-old Jon Borden. Borden was convicted on an incident that happened on November 11th of last year.. According to Knox County Prosecutor Dirk Carnahan, this...
8h ago
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital Gets Sizable Federal Grant
USDA Rural Development has presented Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, Illinois, with a $450,000 Congressionally Directed Spending Grant secured by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. The funding allowed the hospital to upgrade key technology and equipment to improve patient safety, clinical care, and healthcar...
8h ago
Crash Leads to Arrest Near Vincennes
More information has been released on the arrest of a Vincennes man at Washington Avenue and Hebert Road. The arrest happened with 34 year-oldDavy Wiulliams crashed his vehicle on the railroad tracks near the intersection of Hebert Road and Washington Avenue in Vincennes. Deputies found Williams on the ground in front ...
8h ago
Another Day of "Fueling Freedom" Set for Friday
Countrymark Co-Op stations across southwest Indiana will be "Fueling Freedom" again tomorrow (Friday) from noon until five p-m. During those times, fifty cents of each gas purchase will benefit military readiness groups in the counties where the gas is purchased. In Knox County, participating locations inclu...
8h ago
Vincennes YMCA Picks Up Two AARP Awards
AARP has awarded two 15-thousand dollar Community Challenge grants to the YMCA of Vincennes. One is for improving an existing transportation booking portal so community agencies can schedule rides for older adults more easily, reducing missed appointments and transportation confusion. The second grant will fund a proj...
8h ago
PACE Seeking In-Home Early Head Start Clients
Vincennes-based PACE Head Start is seeking applications for its home-based Early Head Start program. Early Head Start is for aged birth to three years old, to prepare children and parents for coming educational challenges. PACE Head Start coordinator Billie Nicholas says there is a wait list for the regular Head Start...
8h ago
Memorial Bridge Work Continues
Progress continues on the work on the Lincoln Memorial Bridge in downtown Vincennes. The assembly is slow and steady, but is progressing. George Rogers Clark Memorial Park chief ranger Joe Herron believes, as long as the project has been in the wings, it may take a bit longer for completion. The work on the bridge fa&...
8h ago
Experts Remind You-- Watch Out for Weather Repairs Scammers
Recent severe storms caused widespread damage in southwest Indiana. Hoosiers should beware of storm-related scams. Scammers often promise fast, affordable repairs, then disappear after a down payment or do poor work. The Indiana Attorney General's office advises skepticism toward anyone offering immediate cleanup or re...
8h ago
Illinois Already Setting Tornado Record
Illinois is already setting records for most tornadoes in a year. Weather officials say the state has experienced at least 147 tornadoes so far in 2026. That breaks the previous record of 142 set in 2024. Illinois also leads the country in tornadoes according to preliminary data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheri...
Jun 24, 2026
WIN Energy Operation Round-UP Benefits Five More Groups
The WIN Energy REMC Community Trust recently presented five grants totaling over $14,415 to five organizations. The Isaiah 1:17 Project received $1,750 for electrical work for its Hopes and Dreams Boutique. Place of Grace received $847.00 to purchase books for its 12-week step program. Rivet High School TEAMS received ...
Jun 24, 2026
South Knox's Hayden, Harrington Named All-District
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 ...
Jun 17, 2026
South Knox's Hayden, Harrington Named All-District
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 ...
Jun 17, 2026
South Knox's Hayden, Harrington Named All-District
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 ...
Jun 17, 2026
South Knox's Hayden, Harrington Named All-District
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 ...
Jun 17, 2026
South Knox's Hayden, Harrington Named All-District
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 ...
Jun 17, 2026
South Knox's Alli Hayden Ends Tennis Career With Statewide Showcase
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...
Jun 15, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Monday
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...
Jun 08, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
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...
Jun 05, 2026
KC Sports Roundup for Thursday
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...
Jun 04, 2026
KC Sports Roundup for Thursday
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...
Jun 04, 2026
Terry Opell, 81, Vincennes
Terry W. Opell, 81, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the Opell clan he loved so dearly. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Agnes (Gordon) Opell, and his father-in-law, Carl Krumwiede. He is survived by his mother-in-law, Louise (Fritchley) Krumwiede; his beloved wife of 60 years,...
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Vifginia Biggs, 74, Vincennes
Virginia "Jenny" Fredrick- Biggs, 74, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength that touched the lives of all who knew her. She was born on April 16, 1952, in St. Francisville, Illinois, to the late James Edward and Ma...
Jun 23, 2026
Judy Kontz, 81, Vincennes
Judy Kay Koontz, age 81, passed away on June 19, 2026, one day after celebrating her 60th wedding anniversary, with her family lovingly at her side. Born in Greensburg, Indiana, to Kathleen and Ronald Busse, Judy lived a life filled with joy, compassion, and an endless smile that warmed every room she entered. She was ...
Jun 23, 2026
Tom Cazzell, 78, Bicknell
Tommy "Tom" Cazzell, age 78, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on June 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 10, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona, and lived a life marked by hard work and devotion to family. Tom served in the United States Army. He remained proud of his service and of the values he upheld. Afte...
Jun 22, 2026
Shelby Fall Jr., 87, Vincennes
Shelby Joseph Fall Jr., 87, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born on November 8, 1938, to the late Shelby Fall Sr. & Carrie (Babineaux) Fall in Lawtell, Louisiana. Shelby spent his childhood and adolescence in Lawtell and graduated from Lawtell Hi...
Jun 22, 2026
Gene Timmel, 94. Sevierville, TN
Gene "Paul" Timmel, 94 of Servierville, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June17,2026. He was born March 13,1932 in Petersburg, IN to the late Robert Paul and Mary Elizabeth Timmel. My Dad was an amazing man. He was an intelligent, devoted, strong, supportive, loving Husband, Father...
Jun 21, 2026
Jane Wineman, 94, Vincennes
God sent His angels to bring Jane Elizabeth Reed Wineman to be home with Him on June 13, 2026. Jane married her one great love on June 13, 1953. How like God in His perfect way to bring them together in glorious heaven on their 73rd wedding anniversary, and to give this loving comfort to their daughters. Jane, 94, was...
Jun 21, 2026
Dennis Heady, 78, Monroe City
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 ...
Jun 19, 2026
Carolyn ARmes, 87, Washington
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...
Jun 16, 2026
Janice Fehlinger, 72, Vincennes
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...
Jun 16, 2026
Michael Burton, 34, Vincennes
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...
Jun 16, 2026
Greg Kelso, 62, Vincennes
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 ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Terry Opell, 81, Vincennes
Terry W. Opell, 81, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the Opell clan he loved so dearly. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Agnes (Gordon) Opell, and his father-in-law, Carl Krumwiede. He is survived by his mother-in-law, Louise (Fritchley) Krumwiede; his beloved wife of 60 years,...
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Knox County Jury Convicts Man for 27th Time
A Knox Circuit Court jury found a Vincennes man guilty yesterday on a single count of domestic battery. After 40 minutes of deliberation, the jury convicted 57 year-old Jon Borden. Borden was convicted on an incident that happened on November 11th of last year.. According to Knox County Prosecutor Dirk Carnahan, this...
8h ago
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital Gets Sizable Federal Grant
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Crash Leads to Arrest Near Vincennes
More information has been released on the arrest of a Vincennes man at Washington Avenue and Hebert Road. The arrest happened with 34 year-oldDavy Wiulliams crashed his vehicle on the railroad tracks near the intersection of Hebert Road and Washington Avenue in Vincennes. Deputies found Williams on the ground in front ...
8h ago
Another Day of "Fueling Freedom" Set for Friday
Countrymark Co-Op stations across southwest Indiana will be "Fueling Freedom" again tomorrow (Friday) from noon until five p-m. During those times, fifty cents of each gas purchase will benefit military readiness groups in the counties where the gas is purchased. In Knox County, participating locations inclu...
8h ago




