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Freelandville Man Arrested in Martin County
A Freelandville man is facing drug and other charges following a traffic stop Tuesday evening on US 50 in Shoals. 58-year-old Robert Neukam was pulled over for speeding. Neukam was found to have an active warrant out of Vigo County. Suspected Methamphetamine was found on his person and suspected legend drugs, controlle...
1h ago
OCU Finds Deal to Ensure It Stays Open
Oakland City University says a new partnership deal should keep the school open and operating normally. School leaders say classes, sports, and daily operations will continue, though details of the agreement have not been released yet. The announcement comes as some employees say they still have not been paid because o...
1h ago
School Cellphone Ban Officially Signed Into Law
Governor Mike Braun held a ceremonial bill signing ceremony for the state's cellphone ban at all K-12 schools on Wednesday in Whiteland. Braun officially signed the bill March 5th, a few days after the General Assembly approved it with bipartisan support. The new law takes effect July 1st and requires schools to ban st...
1h ago
Vincennes Water Utilities Working to Fix Water Line Extension Problem
Vincennes Water Utilities officials have set aside ten-thousand dollars to fix some farmland along a water extension to Essex Road. The issue was presented at this week's V-W-U Board meeting. The work will be done along with contractor Kerns Excavating. The problem was with soil compaction affecting crop growth along...
1h ago
Greene County General Hospital Reporting Second Anthem Breach
Greene County General Hospital says it has issued a second breach notice to Anthem after months of working to understand why certain claims were not being paid correctly. The Hospital previously issued a breach notice related to Anthem claim payment issues. GCGH says Anthem has not cured that first breach and has not f...
1h ago
Rain, Warmer Temps Likely
A good chance of rain will return sometime tomorrow. However it will bring warmer temperatures with it, especially into the beginning of next week. Forecaster Greg Melo warns us what to expect for Saturday. Melo also feels a real taste of summer will come to the area-especially on Sunday and Monday. After this weeke...
1h ago
DAR Taking Veterans Banner Applications
The Daughters of the American Revolution are preparing to display veterans' banners as part of a remembrance of Memorial Day. The banners honor those who served our country in all of America's wars. Linda Ruppel is with the D-A-R. She warns everyone the banner cost has increased this year, from where it has been in pre...
1h ago
INDOT Focusing on Bridge Work This Year
INDOT crews continue bridge work continues across the area this construction season. The work furthers their recent focus on safeguarding the spans on state and federal highways. INDOT's Gary Brian reminds everyone even though the process can be long, in the end, it is worth it. The other major multi-construction sea...
May 14, 2026
Knox Council Appoints Rich Chattin to Land Use Committee
The Knox County Council has named Rich Chattin to be part of the Knox County Land Use Committee. The board is being organized under the leadership of Knox County Commissioner T-J Brink. The Land Use Committee is being formed to help deal with issues of solar and wind energy plants across the county. It will also cove...
May 14, 2026
Speeding Driver Faces Charges in Gibson County
A Gibson County Sheriff's deputy arrested a Florida man Tuesday for driving 97 miles per hour on Interstate 69. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Stevenson Pierre was arrested for Reckless Driving. Pierre was later released on bond from the Gibson County Detention Center
May 14, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Fridfay
In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated yesterday in a nine-inning home game against the Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Alices rallied from a 3-0 deficit to take the game into extra innings, but lost on a single run in the top of the 9th. Brady Anderson took the defeat for LHS, despite recording seven strikeo...
2h ago
Knox County Sports Recap for Fridfay
In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated yesterday in a nine-inning home game against the Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Alices rallied from a 3-0 deficit to take the game into extra innings, but lost on a single run in the top of the 9th. Brady Anderson took the defeat for LHS, despite recording seven strikeo...
2h ago
Knox County Sports Recap for Fridfay
In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated yesterday in a nine-inning home game against the Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Alices rallied from a 3-0 deficit to take the game into extra innings, but lost on a single run in the top of the 9th. Brady Anderson took the defeat for LHS, despite recording seven strikeo...
2h ago
Knox County Sports Recap for Fridfay
In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated yesterday in a nine-inning home game against the Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Alices rallied from a 3-0 deficit to take the game into extra innings, but lost on a single run in the top of the 9th. Brady Anderson took the defeat for LHS, despite recording seven strikeo...
2h ago
Knox County Sports Recap for Fridfay
In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated yesterday in a nine-inning home game against the Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Alices rallied from a 3-0 deficit to take the game into extra innings, but lost on a single run in the top of the 9th. Brady Anderson took the defeat for LHS, despite recording seven strikeo...
2h ago
SK AD Beth Robinson to Retire June 30th
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
SK AD Beth Robinson to Retire June 30th
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
SK AD Beth Robinson to Retire June 30th
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
SK AD Beth Robinson to Retire June 30th
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
SK AD Beth Robinson to Retire June 30th
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
Carolyn Harting, 76, Vincennes
The family of Carolyn 'Jane' Harting is saddened to announce her passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home in Sandborn, Indiana. Jane was born on October 6, 1949, and transitioned out of this life peacefully to be with her Heavenly Creator, God the Father. Jane touched many lives with her generosity, endless shar...
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Suzanne Mardis, 90, Vincennes
Suzanne Mardis, 90, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. Born on January 4, 1936 in Bastrop, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents Grimes and Ruth Minyard, her sisters Barbara George and Ramona Holcomb and her beloved husband of 40 years James O. (Rig) Mardis Sr. Sue lived a life ...
May 10, 2026
Kenny Owens, 83, Vincennes
Kenneth Ray Owens, 83, passed away on May 8, 2026, at Gentlecare Nursing Home in Vincennes, Indiana at 9:05am. He was born on October 22, 1942, to the late Jim Owens Sr and Maxine Owens, in Vincennes, Indiana. Kenny called Vincennes home for his entire life. He used to love to play basketball, softball, and bowling whe...
May 10, 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...
May 05, 2026
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
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Ship seized off coast of UAE near Strait of Hormuz may have been 'floating armory': report
15 hours ago
UKMTO reports a ship was boarded by unauthorized personnel near the Strait of Hormuz off the UAE coast and headed toward Iranian territorial waters.
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May 14, 2026
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Freelandville Man Arrested in Martin County
A Freelandville man is facing drug and other charges following a traffic stop Tuesday evening on US 50 in Shoals. 58-year-old Robert Neukam was pulled over for speeding. Neukam was found to have an active warrant out of Vigo County. Suspected Methamphetamine was found on his person and suspected legend drugs, controlle...
1h ago
OCU Finds Deal to Ensure It Stays Open
Oakland City University says a new partnership deal should keep the school open and operating normally. School leaders say classes, sports, and daily operations will continue, though details of the agreement have not been released yet. The announcement comes as some employees say they still have not been paid because o...
1h ago
School Cellphone Ban Officially Signed Into Law
Governor Mike Braun held a ceremonial bill signing ceremony for the state's cellphone ban at all K-12 schools on Wednesday in Whiteland. Braun officially signed the bill March 5th, a few days after the General Assembly approved it with bipartisan support. The new law takes effect July 1st and requires schools to ban st...
1h ago
Greene County General Hospital Reporting Second Anthem Breach
Greene County General Hospital says it has issued a second breach notice to Anthem after months of working to understand why certain claims were not being paid correctly. The Hospital previously issued a breach notice related to Anthem claim payment issues. GCGH says Anthem has not cured that first breach and has not f...
1h ago
Vincennes Water Utilities Working to Fix Water Line Extension Problem
Vincennes Water Utilities officials have set aside ten-thousand dollars to fix some farmland along a water extension to Essex Road. The issue was presented at this week's V-W-U Board meeting. The work will be done along with contractor Kerns Excavating. The problem was with soil compaction affecting crop growth along...
1h ago





