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Registration Now Open for America's 250th 5K Celebration in Downtown Washington
Registration is now open for a special 5K run/walk celebrating America's 250th anniversary set for Saturday, June 13th, in downtown Washington. The free community event, sponsored by Daviess Community Hospital, will begin and end at the Daviess County Courthouse. Check-in and on-site registration will take place from 8...
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Vincennes-yard waste collection change
The City of Vincennes has made a change to its yard waste collection policy. Effective now, City sanitation crews will no longer collect yard waste in stickered bags. Bags of leaves, grass clippings, branches, and other yard debris will not be collected with regular trash disposal. The adjustment was mandated to th...
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VU's Park Improvements
Vincennes University is upgrading and developing the existing Beckes Park. The facility is located near both Governor's Hall and the University Administration Center, and across from the new University Health Sciences Center.The park's improvements feature brick and concrete pavers, along with sidewalk improvements an...
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Pair Arrested for Suspicion of Trafficking with an Inmate
Two women were arrested Tuesday at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle on suspicion of trafficking with an inmate. According to the investigation, 26-year-old Cierah Schlumpf and 26-year-old Haley Crowe were interviewed after clearing Visitor Processing to enter the facility for a visit. Schlumpf was fo...
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Oaktown Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision
An Oaktown woman died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Freelandville Road in Oaktown. The Knox County Sheriff's Office says 65-year-old Lela Parks was killed when she pulled onto US 41 from Freelandville Road into the path of a northbound pick-up truck driven by 37-year-old Tho...
7h ago
Buckskin Man Arrested During Gibson Co. Traffic Stop
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says a Buckskin man was arrested Thursday after being pulled over for speeding on his four-wheeler in the 9800 block of East 450 South. 27-year-old Cordale Georges was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated/ Refusal, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia...
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Crane Funding Included in 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
The Senate Armed Services Committee has passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes over 56 million dollars in military construction projects secured by Indiana Senator Jim Banks. The bill features 52 million dollars for upgrades at Crane Army Ammunition Activity, alongside funding boosts fo...
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Indiana Farmers Take Hit from China Tariffs
A study put out recently from North Dakota State University says Indiana farmers have been struggling with exports thanks to tariffs with China. The report has Indiana ranked as the 9th most affected state in terms of agricultural economic impact, suffering an over $600 million loss. Corn and soybean farmers in Indiana...
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AAA: Friday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $3.38 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $3.38 per gallon, 1¢ lower than Thursday and 73¢ lower than Friday's national average of $4.11 per gallon. It was also 14¢ lower than a week ago, 94¢ lower than a month ago, and 22¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile ...
7h ago
Indiana University Lecturer Fighting for Job After IU Doesn't Renew Contract
Indiana University social work lecturer Jessica Adams is challenging IU after it declined to renew her contract. In a September lecture, Adams used a graphic labeling President Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan as covert white supremacy in her class on diversity, human rights, and social justice, prom...
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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
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
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
NK Ousted from Linton Sectional Yesterday; Sullivan Wins Title
It took two swings of the bat-- a two run homer in the third, and a grand slam in the fourth--to eliminate the North Knox Warriors, 7=4, at the hands of the Sullivan Golden Arrows. Hunter Mason got the win for Sullivan, while Kason Oxby took the loss for the Warriors. Kason Oxby was relieving for Rylan Oxby; he was st...
Jun 02, 2026
NK Ousted from Linton Sectional Yesterday; Sullivan Wins Title
It took two swings of the bat-- a two run homer in the third, and a grand slam in the fourth--to eliminate the North Knox Warriors, 7=4, at the hands of the Sullivan Golden Arrows. Hunter Mason got the win for Sullivan, while Kason Oxby took the loss for the Warriors. Kason Oxby was relieving for Rylan Oxby; he was st...
Jun 02, 2026
NK Ousted from Linton Sectional Yesterday; Sullivan Wins Title
It took two swings of the bat-- a two run homer in the third, and a grand slam in the fourth--to eliminate the North Knox Warriors, 7=4, at the hands of the Sullivan Golden Arrows. Hunter Mason got the win for Sullivan, while Kason Oxby took the loss for the Warriors. Kason Oxby was relieving for Rylan Oxby; he was st...
Jun 02, 2026
Evie Purry, 65, VVincennes
Evie May Purry, born on March 26, 1961, in Seymour, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Earl and Wanda B. (Wright) McCullough. Evie married Tommie Purry on May 2, 2003. Evie dedicated many years of her life to working at Wal-Mart, where her kind spirit and br...
Jun 10, 2026
Martha Burnett, 90, Washington
Martha "Marty" P. Burnett, age 90, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 6, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1935, in Bloomington, Indiana, and lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, her friends, and the many simple joys that brought her happiness. Marty attended school and later built a ste...
Jun 09, 2026
John Coyle, 69, Vinennes
John H. Coyle, age 69, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1956, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and lived a life marked by dedication and the simple joys that brought him happiness each day. John graduated from high school and went on to build a steady and respected career as a CNC M...
Jun 07, 2026
James L. Southgate, 82, Freelandville
James L. Southgate, age 82, of Freelandville, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his parents, Edward Southgate and Norma "Mikesell" Smith. James graduated from high school and, afterwards, spent many years working in salvage yards and maintaining ...
Jun 07, 2026
Shirley Bunte, 90, Bruceville
Shirley (Mattingly) Bunte, 90, of Bruceville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home with her family at her bedside. Shirley was born on November 24, 1935, in Washington, Indiana, to Alma (Alberti) and Joseph Mattingly. She married Joe Bunte in 1954. They were married for 64 years until he passed away...
Jun 01, 2026
Beverly Patton, 86, Bicknell
Beverly Sue Patton, age 86, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, in the town where she was born on September 20, 1939. She lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, hard work, and the community she called home throughout her years. Throughout her working years, Beverly served in several roles...
May 31, 2026
JOhn Alton, 80, Terre Haute
John Clinton Alton, age 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by serving his country, having a family, and being a spirit that touched those around him. John enjoyed the simple pleasures that brought people together. He lo...
May 29, 2026
Carol Ann Bowers, 83, Freellandville
Carol Ann (Hislip) Bowers, 83, passed away on May 25, 2026. She was born April 19, 1943, to Willard and Elfrieda (Trabant) Hislip, in Vincennes, Indiana. She graduated in 1961 from Freelandville High School. Carol graduated from Vincennes University in 1963 with a secretarial degree. Carol was employed by Prudential In...
May 28, 2026
Charlotte Stinebaugh, 83, Bicknell
Charlotte Ann (Carrico) Stinebaugh, 83, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on May 24, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on June 27, 1942, in Freelandville, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her church, and the many simple joys that made her days meaningful. Charlotte graduated from Free...
May 27, 2026
Lois Marlene Noble 89
Lois Marlene Noble, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on August 25, 1936, in Petersburg, IN the daughter of George K. and Ruth E. (Fair) Griffith. She married Myron Noble on November 26, 1955 and he survives.She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she found solace and strength in he...
May 25, 2026
Robert J. Clark (Bob) 99, from Vincennes
Robert J. Clark (Bob) 99, from Vincennes passed from this life to his heavenly home on May 20, 2026. Robert was born on January 24, 1927, in Indianapolis, IN, and moved to Vincennes with his parents Samuel Walter Clark and Eva Mae Kidwell-Clark. As a teen, Bob worked as a bellhop at the Grand Hotel in Vincennes. He als...
May 25, 2026
Lois Noble, 89, Vincennes
Lois Marlene Noble, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on August 25, 1936, in Petersburg, IN the daughter of George K. and Ruth E. (Fair) Griffith. She married Myron Noble on November 26, 1955 and he survives.She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she found solace and strength in he...
May 24, 2026
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