A Vincennes man was arrested yesterday afternoon on murder and arson charges in the fire-related death of Aileese Tucker. 37 year-old Shane Carie is charged with both counts in the Monday evening death. Tucker died after being airlifted to and Indianapolis hospital following her rescue from the fire. Crews responded ...

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources final Free Fishing Day will happen Saturday. That day, Indiana residents can fish the state's public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. The "Free Fishing Days," are excellent opportunities to learn to fish on your own, with family or friends, ...

The annual Vincennes Lincoln Homecoming Parade will begin at 3:45 this afternoon in downtown Vincennes. The parade features various classes, Vincennes Community Schools sports teams, other groups, and class floats. The parade will take the typical Homecoming parade route, ending on Second Street in downtown Vincennes. ...

Early voting is now underway in Illinois for the November election. Residents can cast their ballots for several weeks before the election. Illinois voters will decide races for governor, U.S. Senate, state comptroller, Illinois General Assembly, and more.

The Knox County Highway Department will move its C-C-M-G paving focus to projects in the North Knox area, with parts of Bob Wolfe Road and Brocksmith Road to get attention. Next week begins with paving on Kuhn Road from State Road 159 to Myers Road, and on Tuesday, Buckthal Road will get work from Water Works Road to ...

This is a big weekend in Vincennes, with people coming to the City for not one-but two-major events. The first is Vincennes Homecoming today and tonight. The festivities will center around the Riverfront Pavilion in downtown Vincennes, and at Inman Field. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum knows the event is a major draw for...

The spotlight shines on downtown Vincennes today, as Homecoming activities will be centered on the Riverfront Pavilion. Alumni from across the years will celebrate their various classes throughout the day, and capping off with tonight's Homecoming game and reunions afterward. Bill Cleveland is celebrating his 40th gra...

The group Uplift Knox County will celebrate the final work on a set of basketball courts at Lester Square Park in Vincennes. The celebration will be a block party starting at one p-m on Sunday, September 27th. The courts were funded in large part through a 100-thousand dollar matching state grant through the Patronic...

Application submissions for the PACE Energy Assistance Program begin a week from today-Thursday, October first. The program is an income based effort to help with one-time credits for a family's biggest heating source this winter. Following application submission, there is usually a nearly two-month wait for any benef...

The Knox County Area Plan Commission will meet October sixth for a public hearing on the Lucky Point Solar plant in southern Knox County. The hearing will happen that evening at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Vincennes Water Plant at 1134 River Road. The application is available for review at the Knox County Area Plan Comm...

In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans defeated the North Knox Lady Warriors in three sets. The Lady Spartans won the match 25-19, 25-14, and 25-15. Janet West led the way with 14 kills and 12 service points. Natalie West had 18 digs and ten points, with Braelyn Gladish tallying 20 digs. Shelbi Carie scored ten ...

In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans defeated the North Knox Lady Warriors in three sets. The Lady Spartans won the match 25-19, 25-14, and 25-15. Janet West led the way with 14 kills and 12 service points. Natalie West had 18 digs and ten points, with Braelyn Gladish tallying 20 digs. Shelbi Carie scored ten ...

In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans defeated the North Knox Lady Warriors in three sets. The Lady Spartans won the match 25-19, 25-14, and 25-15. Janet West led the way with 14 kills and 12 service points. Natalie West had 18 digs and ten points, with Braelyn Gladish tallying 20 digs. Shelbi Carie scored ten ...

In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans defeated the North Knox Lady Warriors in three sets. The Lady Spartans won the match 25-19, 25-14, and 25-15. Janet West led the way with 14 kills and 12 service points. Natalie West had 18 digs and ten points, with Braelyn Gladish tallying 20 digs. Shelbi Carie scored ten ...

In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans defeated the North Knox Lady Warriors in three sets. The Lady Spartans won the match 25-19, 25-14, and 25-15. Janet West led the way with 14 kills and 12 service points. Natalie West had 18 digs and ten points, with Braelyn Gladish tallying 20 digs. Shelbi Carie scored ten ...

In soccer: The South Knox Spartans triumpied over White RiverValley 4-0. Levi Loudermilk scored his second three-goal effort of the year in the win, with Tucker Mahan scoring the other Spartan tally. South Knox is now 8-3-2 on the season. In tennis: South Knox shut out Pike Central 5-0. Winners include singles player...

In soccer: The South Knox Spartans triumpied over White RiverValley 4-0. Levi Loudermilk scored his second three-goal effort of the year in the win, with Tucker Mahan scoring the other Spartan tally. South Knox is now 8-3-2 on the season. In tennis: South Knox shut out Pike Central 5-0. Winners include singles player...

In soccer: The South Knox Spartans triumpied over White RiverValley 4-0. Levi Loudermilk scored his second three-goal effort of the year in the win, with Tucker Mahan scoring the other Spartan tally. South Knox is now 8-3-2 on the season. In tennis: South Knox shut out Pike Central 5-0. Winners include singles player...

In soccer: The South Knox Spartans triumpied over White RiverValley 4-0. Levi Loudermilk scored his second three-goal effort of the year in the win, with Tucker Mahan scoring the other Spartan tally. South Knox is now 8-3-2 on the season. In tennis: South Knox shut out Pike Central 5-0. Winners include singles player...

Around Knox County yesterday: In Volleyball: The North Knox Lady Warriors lost in three sets to Linton,. The Lady Miners took the match 25-17, 25-8, and 25-19. Baylie McCoy had four kills for the Lady Warriors, while Jersey Sturgeon added seven digs. The South Knox Lady Spartans lost in three sets to Northeast Dubois...

Daniel Patrick Lynch, 56, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on September 21, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1970, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to John and Jane "Pearson" Lynch. Daniel spent much of his life working as an operating engineer on various construction projects. He was a hardworking man who took pride...

Donna Jean Essenberg (Heydenberk-Curtis) 90, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, IN, on September 20, 2026. She was born November 5, 1935, to Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk, in Hart, MI. She was the sixth of nine children. Donna was born and raised in Hart, MI, where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hart...

Kathryn Ann Presswood, age 70, of Oakland City, Indiana, passed away on September 20, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and love. Kathryn graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and later attended Vincennes University. She w...

Bernard "Ben" Leo Kramer, age 72, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away on September 18, 2026, in his hometown. He was born on July 1, 1954, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and a wide range of interests that brought him joy and purpose. Ben graduated from Nort...

Michael David Thornsbury, 69, of Loogootee, IN, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN. He was born on February 19, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio. Mike served in the US Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic and Crew Chief. After leaving the USAF, he continued his love of Aviatio...

It is with heavy hearts but a sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Damon Dale Jones on September 12, 2026. Damon was born on November 9, 1977, in Vincennes, the son of David and Linda (Dale) Jones. He was a beloved son and brother, a cherished friend, and a beacon of kindness and j...

Marilyn Jane Myers Dearmin passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Washington, Indiana, to Flavian E. Myers and Priscilla Young Myers. Marilyn was preceded in death by her four siblings, Jay Myers, Janet Myers Heiney, Flavian Myers, Jr., and Mary Myers Baker. She is surviv...

Larry R. Legg, 87, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 10, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on October 31, 1938, to the late Edward and Margaret Legg. Larry graduated from Decker High School. He married the love of his life, Elsie McDaniel, on October 31, 1969. Larry worked for many years with Indiana...

Larry Spangle, age 89, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Danville, IN. He was born on March 27, 1937, in Bicknell, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. Larry was the beloved husband of Marilyn "Risley" Spangle, and the two ...

Susan "Susie" Hunt, 67, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on August 6, 1959, to the late Charles and Hazel Newberry. Susie worked for many years in environmental services at several of the local nursing homes. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, camp...

Donna "Zigler" Ritchey, age 75, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away at home on September 4, 2026. Donna was born on May 25, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Clay Owen and Mary "Stone" Ziegler. She was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1995 graduate of Vincennes University. While attending V...

Sheila K. Snyder went to meet the Lord on September 4, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 74. She was born on April 11, 1952, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Pansy Hatcher Welton and Sherman Welton. Sheila lived her life with grace, kindness, and devotion to the people she loved. She was a lifelong resident ...