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Lawrence, Other Illinois Counties Target of State Police Night Time Patrols
'the Illinois State Police will target Lawrence and other counties for night time patrols throughout March. The focus will be prevention of both inpaired driving and seat belt related violations. The increased night time patrols will be in place from nine each night to six th3e next morning. During that time, troopers ...
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DCH to Offer Farm Market Cards for Washington Market
Daviess Community Hospital reminds everyone of a Friday deadline to purchase gift cards for Etienne's Farm Market near Washington. Proceeds from these card sales will benefit the D-C-H Auxiliary program. Edtienne's is open from April through October. The gift cards are available at the Hospital front desk from eight a-...
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Latest Crypto Based Scam Hits Greene County
The Greene County Sheriff's Department is warning the public about a scam in which the caller spoofs the department's phone number and asks the intended victim to pay a bond. In these calls, individuals are instructed to purchase various crypto-currencies or gift ca...
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Princeton Police, Gibson County Sheriff's Department Make Accident Investigation Team
The Princeton Police Department and Gibson County Sheriff's Office are forming a Major Accident Investigation Team to improve response to serious vehicle collisions. This joint team combines specialized investigators and advanced technology to cond...
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Last Week Ahead to Transition at KC Chamber Office
One week remains before Michelle Smith becomes the new director of the Knxo County Chamber of Commerce. Smith will replace Jamie Neal in that position as Chamber director. Smith plans to bring an educational focus to her new position... SMITH :13 oq ... LEARNER Smith points to her background in all facets of education ...
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Work Set to Start on Broadway Place Subidvision
The Vincennes Redevelopment Commission heard ground may be broken in May for work at the Broadway Place Subdivision. Developers from Sure-Clean have changed the arrangement from single family homes to nine dublexes, and three single units. That would allow for 21 overall homes in that area. The next step is the request...
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Knox County Salvation Army Seeking More Help
The season of Christmas giving is long gone, but the Knox County Salvation Army is still helping the community. Salvation Army officials hope the volunteer spirit that shone bright during the recent holiday season will continue into the rest of the year. Salvation Army commander Joey Gates recaps the volunteer goving m...
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Loogootee Asking Help in Suspicious Car Case
Loogootee Police warn of an incident last Thursday in which a man in a Toyota Camry approached a juvenile female at a residence on the westside of town, motioning her to come near. The mother took her inside, and the vehicle left shortly after. &en...
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Tornadoes Confirmed in Bloomington, Carlisle
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in Monroe County Thursday night. The NWS determined that peak winds reached 120 mph with the tornado starting in south Ellettsville just before 7:00 p.m. Thursday. ...
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Wreaths for Knox County Sets Pick-Up Day This Friday
The local Wreaths for Knox County committee has announced a Wreath Pick Up day on Friday at 9am. Volunteers are needed to gather wreaths throughout the Vincennes City Cemeteries that were placed on the graves of all veterans as part of National Distribution Da...
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Boys and Girls High School Basketball Action!!
Boys HS Basketball North Daviess Defeated White River Valley 61 to 39 Eastern Greene Beat Shakamak 58 to 39 Washington bested South Knox 67 to 42 Lincoln defeat the Evansville Memorial 48 to 35 And, it was Bloomfield defeating North Knox 87 to 46
Feb 21, 2026
Three Knox County Schools in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices return to Alice Arena tonight to face the Memorial Tigers. Tip time is 8 pm on 92.1, WZDM, and live streamed on tocsportsnetwork.com. The North Knox Warriors head to the Glover Gym to play the Bloomfield Cardinals. Game time there is 7:30 on 97.7, WAOV. The South Knox Spartans will travel t...
Feb 20, 2026
Three Knox County Boys' Basketball Teams in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices are back in action tonight, as they will travel to Newburgh to play the Castle Knights. Tip time is 8 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. Two Knox County feams face off, as the Rivet Patriots will host the South Knox Spartans at the Holscher Gym. Tip time is 7 pm; you can hear the game...
Feb 17, 2026
North Knox, Washington Knox Get Semi-State Directions
The North Knox Lady Warriors will head to Greencastle this Saturday for the 2-A Girls' Basketball Semi-State at Greencastle. They will face Pekin Eastern High School around noon on Saturday. Game 1 features Heritage Christian and Parke Heritage; that tips off around ten a-m. You can hear that North Knox-Pekin Eastern g...
Feb 16, 2026
Girls and Boys High School Basketball Action Report!!!!
HS Girls Regional Basketball Evansville Christian defeated White River Valley 73 to 32 North Knox took out Mater Dei 48 to 42 In Boys HS Basketball South Knox handled Shoals 59 to 37 Vincennes Lincoln defeated Wood Memorial 62 to 55
Feb 15, 2026
Boys Basketball Tonight; Girls' Regional Coverage Tomorrow
Knox County basketball gets back in full swing tonight. The Vincennes Lincoln Alics step out of conference tonight to face the Bloomfield Cardinals. The game at the Glover Gym begins at 7:30; hear it on 92.1, WZDM/ The South Knox Spartans will entertain the Barr-Reeve Vikings in a key Blue Chil Conference matchup. Tip ...
Feb 13, 2026
Rivet, South Knox Head Up Boys' Basketball This Evening
The Rivet Patriots will face the Clay City Eels tonight at the Holscher Gym in downtown Vincennes. Tip time is 7 pm; hear the game on 97/7, WAOV. It is a Blue Chip Conference matchup tonight for the South Knox Spartans, as they face Loogootee at Jack Butcher Arena. Tip time is 7:30; that one will be on 105.7, WUZR.
Feb 10, 2026
North Knox, Washington Preparing for Regional Action at Boonville Saturday
Regioual round matchups are set, including an area doubleheader Saturday at Boonville. Game 1 features the North Knox Warriors vs. the Mater Dei Wildcats in a 2-A regional. That tip is set for 2 pm Saturday; you can hear it on 105.7, WUZR. Game 2 is for a 3-A Regional title; that will go at five Saturday afternoon, as ...
Feb 09, 2026
High School Basketball Action!!!
HS Boys Basketball action Evansville Mater Dei defeated Pike Central 72 to 31 Barr Reeve bested Rivet 46 to 41 HS Girls Basketball Action White River Valley beat Shakamak 43 to 40 North Knox defeated Linton 55 to 46
Feb 08, 2026
Girls High School Basketball!!!
White River Valley defeated Bloomington lighthouse 57 to 22 Shakamak took out Clay City 61 to 24 Loogootee narrowly defeated north davies 35 to 34 North Knox put a beat down on South Knox 72 to 48 Washington handled Vincennes Lincoln 67 to 37
Feb 07, 2026
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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....
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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...
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Walter Roy Jr., 57, Washington
Walter Roy Jr., affectionately known as Jr. to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Washington, IN. Born on April 4, 1968, in Madison, IN, Jr. lived a life marked by kindness, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved. Jr. was the beloved son of the late Walter and Sue ...
Feb 19, 2026
Della Strate, 87, Vincennes
Della Mae Strate, age 87, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, IN, passed away on February 15, 2026, in her hometown. Born on March 5, 1938, to the late Floyd and Irene "Huffer" McCormick, Della cultivated a life that was a testament to her kindness and enduring spirit. Della graduated from the local high school...
Feb 19, 2026
Robert Grigsby, 92. Freelandville
Robert Niles Grigsby, born on January 23, 1934, in Bruceville, Indiana, passed away at the age of 92, with his devoted wife of 70 years by his side in Freelandville, Indiana, on February 14, 2026. Robert spent his many years of life enriching those around him with his loving spirit and the joy he found in the simple pl...
Feb 17, 2026
Cheryl Reeder, 75, Vincennes
Cheryl Reeder, 75, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away February 14, 2026. She was born in Bedford, Indiana on July 21, 1949, to William Barlow and Joann Ryder. Cheryl worked as a server for many years and at the Harmony Club for 13 years. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, crocheting, and spending t...
Feb 17, 2026
Donald Goforth, 88 Evansville
Donald Eugene Goforth, a loving family man and respected community member, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 88 in Evansville, Indiana. Born on April 18, 1937, in Henryville, Indiana, he lived a full and vibrant life, treasured by all who knew him. Don graduated from high school and went on to master the ...
Feb 15, 2026
Jeff Kolb, 74, Vincennes
Jeffrey Barnes Kolb, 74, of Vincennes, IN, died on February 7, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN, following heart surgery. He was born in Fort Meade, MD, on May 28, 1951, to Joe and Norma (Schumacher) Kolb. He was married to Deborah (Nosko) Kolb for 52 years and together they had three children: Justin, Joanna, and John. Jeff,...
Feb 12, 2026
Marilyn Smith,89, Vincennes
Marilyn Louise (Martindale) Smith, 89, passed away February 7, 2026 at Gentle Care Nursing Home. She was born April 13, 1936 to the late John and Jennie (Church) Martindale in Vincennes, IN. She graduated from Monroe City High School in 1954 and married Orison (John) Smith on October 30, 1954. The couple lived in Hanau...
Feb 09, 2026
Kiara Schuckert-Jones, 39, Vincennes
Kiara Joy Schuckert-Jones, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 39. Born on March 10, 1986, in Massillon, Ohio, Kiara's loving spirit and warm heart touched the lives of all who knew her. Kiara is survived by her children, Skyla Lopez, Aly...
Feb 06, 2026
Charles Terrell, 88, Shoals
Charles E. (Charlie) Terrell, Sr., of Shoals, age 88, went to his heavenly home on February 4, 2026. Born April 12, 1937, in Martin County, he was the son of Charlie Terrell and Bertha Mae (Owens) Terrell. He was the 11th child of 12 and the last living member of his family. He married the love of his life, Wilma Taylo...
Feb 06, 2026
Drayven Tate, 7, Vincennes
Drayven Alias Tate passed away at the tender age of 7, on February 1, 2026, in Vincennes, IN. Born on September 22, 2018, in Newburgh, IN, to Joseph Edward Schlumpf Jr. and MiKayla Marie Tate, Drayven's vibrant spirit and smile brightened the lives of all who knew him. From a young age, Drayven's personality shown thro...
Feb 05, 2026
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