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Election Day is Here in Indiana Counties
Today is primary election Day in Indiana, and voters across the state are choosing their party's nominees for various county, state, and Congressional offices. The polls will stay open from now to six p-m for regular Election Day voting. Knox County Clerk David Shelton says except for Wheatland, all the vote center fo...
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Brisk Early Voting the Rune in Knox County
Knox County's early voting has been steady throughout the period before today's Indiana primary election day. Vickie Booth worked at the early election center in the lobby of the former Knox County Jail; she counted a good number of voters casting early ballots across the voting period. Booth also points to both earl...
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Dugger Area Reception Hall Destroyed in Fire
Firefighters in Sullivan County battled a fire early Sunday at the Acorn Ridge Reception Barn on South County Road 600 East, near East Cass Center Road near Dugger. Union Fire Territory firefighters spent about five hours at the scene. The building, which was destroyed, was empty at the time and no one was injured. The...
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A couple Contested Races Set for Daviess County
Contested races on the ballot in today's (Tuesday's) Primary Elections in Daviess County include Kip Kelley and Jacob Stephens seeking the Republican nomination for Daviess County Council District 3. And Republicans Shelly Chestnut and Bob Wilz are looking to win their party's nomination for Madison Township Trustee.
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Several Knox County Republican Nominations Up for Grabs Today
Republican races for Sheriff, Commissioner, and Council head up the primary voting today in Knox County. Voters will head to 14 vote centers scattered across Knox County from now through six tonight. Four men are in the running for the Republican Sheriff's nomination. John Fuller, Mike Fisher, Dan Short, and Paul Jon...
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BMV Election Day Hours Mirror Election Hours
The Indiana BMV is extending hours today and tomorrow for the primary election. BMV license branches are open until 8:00 p.m. today and from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The BMV offers free ID cards for voting to unlicensed Hoosiers 18 and over who are US citizens with proper documentation.
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Higher Profile Statehouse Elections Go to the Voters Today
Some Knox County voters will be balloting in some higher-profile races for the Statehouse today. In State Senate District 39, it is a three way battle between Tanner Bouchie, Kristi Risk, and Jeff Ellington. All three have been active-especially on social media-advertising their campaigns. The winner faces Joseph Bau...
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Facade Grant to Help Washington Storefronts
The Quick Impact Façade Grant Program by Discover Downtown Washington is now open for three new recipients. Each project can receive up to $3,500 in matching funds after completion and meeting grant guidelines. The program aims for rapid upgrades to downtown building exteriors and encourages retail growth. The g...
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Final Vote Deadline Set for Noon Today
This is the final day for early voting for the 2026 Indiana primary election. Knox County voters wishing to cast their ballots early can do so in the garage of the former Knox County Jail through noon today. That facility is across 8th Street from the Courthouse in Vincennes. After noon today, the next vote action wi...
May 04, 2026
ISP Arrest Princeton Man on Felony Warrants
Indiana State Police say a Princeton man was arrested on outstanding felony warrants early Friday morning following a traffic stop in Princeton. The ISP says 33-year-old Jacob Beliles gave a state trooper false information about his identification. &ensp...
May 04, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesdy
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices got back on the right track with an 11-3 win last night over Princeton. Cooper Collns had a homer and four RBI to lead the Alices to the victory. Nash Ransom won the game, going one out short of a complete game. He recorded six strikeouts and gave up only one walk for the outing. Northea...
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Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesdy
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices got back on the right track with an 11-3 win last night over Princeton. Cooper Collns had a homer and four RBI to lead the Alices to the victory. Nash Ransom won the game, going one out short of a complete game. He recorded six strikeouts and gave up only one walk for the outing. Northea...
2h ago
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesdy
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices got back on the right track with an 11-3 win last night over Princeton. Cooper Collns had a homer and four RBI to lead the Alices to the victory. Nash Ransom won the game, going one out short of a complete game. He recorded six strikeouts and gave up only one walk for the outing. Northea...
2h ago
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesdy
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices got back on the right track with an 11-3 win last night over Princeton. Cooper Collns had a homer and four RBI to lead the Alices to the victory. Nash Ransom won the game, going one out short of a complete game. He recorded six strikeouts and gave up only one walk for the outing. Northea...
2h ago
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesdy
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices got back on the right track with an 11-3 win last night over Princeton. Cooper Collns had a homer and four RBI to lead the Alices to the victory. Nash Ransom won the game, going one out short of a complete game. He recorded six strikeouts and gave up only one walk for the outing. Northea...
2h ago
IHSAA Sectional Pairings Set
Here is the IHSAA Baskeball sectional pairings, as drawn yesterday in Indianapolis... IN Class 3A: Jasper (6) G1: Vincennes Lincoln vs. Jasper. G2: Princeton Community vs. Gibson Southern. Bye Game:: Washington vs. Southridge. Evansville Bosse (6) G1: Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Central. G2: Evansville Bosse vs....
May 04, 2026
IHSAA Sectional Pairings Set
Here is the IHSAA Baskeball sectional pairings, as drawn yesterday in Indianapolis... IN Class 3A: Jasper (6) G1: Vincennes Lincoln vs. Jasper. G2: Princeton Community vs. Gibson Southern. Bye Game:: Washington vs. Southridge. Evansville Bosse (6) G1: Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Central. G2: Evansville Bosse vs....
May 04, 2026
IHSAA Sectional Pairings Set
Here is the IHSAA Baskeball sectional pairings, as drawn yesterday in Indianapolis... IN Class 3A: Jasper (6) G1: Vincennes Lincoln vs. Jasper. G2: Princeton Community vs. Gibson Southern. Bye Game:: Washington vs. Southridge. Evansville Bosse (6) G1: Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Central. G2: Evansville Bosse vs....
May 04, 2026
IHSAA Sectional Pairings Set
Here is the IHSAA Baskeball sectional pairings, as drawn yesterday in Indianapolis... IN Class 3A: Jasper (6) G1: Vincennes Lincoln vs. Jasper. G2: Princeton Community vs. Gibson Southern. Bye Game:: Washington vs. Southridge. Evansville Bosse (6) G1: Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Central. G2: Evansville Bosse vs....
May 04, 2026
IHSAA Sectional Pairings Set
Here is the IHSAA Baskeball sectional pairings, as drawn yesterday in Indianapolis... IN Class 3A: Jasper (6) G1: Vincennes Lincoln vs. Jasper. G2: Princeton Community vs. Gibson Southern. Bye Game:: Washington vs. Southridge. Evansville Bosse (6) G1: Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Central. G2: Evansville Bosse vs....
May 04, 2026
Sandra Brown, 81, Vincennes
Sandra Kay Brown, 84, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7:40am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born on October 4, 1941, to the late Dorie James Williams and Helen L. Kent in Vincennes, Indiana. Sandra spent her adolescent years growing up in Bruceville, Indiana. She was a gr...
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Jerry McClarren, 84, Washington
Jerry Dwain McClarren, 84, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026. Born on November 11, 1941, in Linton, Indiana, to Dallas and Wilma (Wells) McClarren, Jerry was raised on the family farm in Worthington, Indiana. As a young boy he helped with dairy cows and field work, was active in 4-H and played the piano at hom...
May 04, 2026
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., 57, Washington
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., known to most as Scott, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Washington, Indiana, at the age of 57. He was born on March 2, 1969, in Paoli, Indiana, and lived a life marked by the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Scott worked at Perdue Farms, where he was known for his willingness to do his p...
May 03, 2026
Philip Smith, 74, Vincennes
Phillip C. Smith, known to many as Butch, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 74. He was born on October 26, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, service, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Butch was a man who valued hard work, loyal...
May 01, 2026
Virginia Madding, 88, Vincennes
Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Stephens) Whalen Madding, 88, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, after a long and beautiful life. Born on December 29, 1937, to Floyd and Ruby (Harmon) Stephens, Ginny lived a life centered around faith, family, and simple joys. She was a proud graduate of L...
May 01, 2026
James Boyd, Sr., 83, Vincennes
James J. Boyd Sr., 83, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 26, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, IN on March 31, 1943, to the late Samuel and Mary Boyd. James attended Lincoln High School and Olney Central College. He worked for many years as a controlman for Texaco Oil Re...
Apr 28, 2026
Brenda Peach, 76, Vincennes
Brenda J. "Wilkerson" Peach, age 76, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1950, in Gibson County, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. Brenda attended many schools throughout her life and carried w...
Apr 28, 2026
Roberta Dunn, 97, Vincennes
Roberta Bohomme Dunn, 97, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2026. She was born in Knox County on February 14, 1929, to the late Frank and Julia (Wetzel) Bonhomme. Roberta graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Charles Richard Dunn, on April 15, 1950. Roberta worked for many ye...
Apr 27, 2026
Carlos Phillippe, 85, Vincennes
Carlos Lyndon Phillippe, 85, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 10, 1940, to Carlos Dewey and E. June (Preston) Phillippe. Lyndon lived a life rooted in service-to his country, his community, and the people he cared about m...
Apr 24, 2026
Maurice Vieck, 102, Vincennes
Maurice J. Vieck, 102, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on October 4, 1923, to Christopher and Cecilia (Kaiser) Vieck. He graduated Lincoln High School, Class of 1942, and continued his education at Vincennes University and Purdue University. Maurice was a lifelong farmer...
Apr 23, 2026
Mary Ann Cress, 68. Bicknell
Mary Ann "Johnson" Cress, age 68, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1957, in Cannelton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a steady faith that guided her throughout her years. Mary Ann attended the business college in...
Apr 22, 2026
Judy Strate, 89, Patoka
Judith K. "Judy" Strate, 89, passed away on April 20, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Robert Paul and Golda Alice Black. Judy was a proud graduate of Patoka High School, the Valedictorian of the class of 1955, and has remained actively involved in alumni events throughout...
Apr 22, 2026
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Explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, injures dozens more: report
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An explosion at a fireworks factory in in China's Hunan province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media reports.
Major city bans ads for meat, fossil fuels in sweeping crackdown critics call overreach
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Mike Waltz pushes UN resolution to stop Iran mining key global shipping route
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Brisk Early Voting the Rune in Knox County
Knox County's early voting has been steady throughout the period before today's Indiana primary election day. Vickie Booth worked at the early election center in the lobby of the former Knox County Jail; she counted a good number of voters casting early ballots across the voting period. Booth also points to both earl...
1h ago
Dugger Area Reception Hall Destroyed in Fire
Firefighters in Sullivan County battled a fire early Sunday at the Acorn Ridge Reception Barn on South County Road 600 East, near East Cass Center Road near Dugger. Union Fire Territory firefighters spent about five hours at the scene. The building, which was destroyed, was empty at the time and no one was injured. The...
1h ago
A couple Contested Races Set for Daviess County
Contested races on the ballot in today's (Tuesday's) Primary Elections in Daviess County include Kip Kelley and Jacob Stephens seeking the Republican nomination for Daviess County Council District 3. And Republicans Shelly Chestnut and Bob Wilz are looking to win their party's nomination for Madison Township Trustee.
1h ago
Election Day is Here in Indiana Counties
Today is primary election Day in Indiana, and voters across the state are choosing their party's nominees for various county, state, and Congressional offices. The polls will stay open from now to six p-m for regular Election Day voting. Knox County Clerk David Shelton says except for Wheatland, all the vote center fo...
1h ago
Higher Profile Statehouse Elections Go to the Voters Today
Some Knox County voters will be balloting in some higher-profile races for the Statehouse today. In State Senate District 39, it is a three way battle between Tanner Bouchie, Kristi Risk, and Jeff Ellington. All three have been active-especially on social media-advertising their campaigns. The winner faces Joseph Bau...
1h ago





