
Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, the Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana Friday stood at $3.26 a gallon, six cents higher than Thursday and 13 cents higher than Wednesday when prices began to rise. Indiana's average price was also six cents higher than Friday's national average. It was...
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Daviess Co. Rural Water System Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory
Daviess Co. Rural Water has lifted a PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY issued Wednesday for customers from 808 North Highway 231 to Able Lane and County Road East 250 North, The advisory was lifted Friday afternoon.
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YMCA Opens in Princeton
The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana welcomed more than 400 people to celebrate Friday's grand opening of the new Toyota Indiana YMCA in downtown Princeton. The 56,000-square-foot facility combines the former Lowell Elementary School-donated by the North Gibson School Corporation-with a modern addition. It features a pool,...
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DOC Says Execution Was Not "Botched"
The Indiana Department of Corrections is denying allegations that this week's execution of death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie was botched. Defense attorney Steve Schutte and others who witnessed the execution say Ritchie's head and shoulders lifted violently from the gurney after the execution drug was administered. Eme...
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Daviess Co. Arrests
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Washington man Thursday for Domestic Battery and Confinement. 32-year-old Matthew Babrick is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Washington Police arrested 28-year-old Rebekka Combs of Washington Thursday for Residential Entry and Possession ...
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Police Increasing Patrols During Memorial Day Weekend
If you are traveling during the Memorial Day weekend, keep in mind that Police agencies across Indiana are cracking down on seatbelt usage. Through May 31st, local law enforcement and police officers across the state are participating in a national campaign to promote safe driving habits, including seat belt usage. Dur...
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AAA says Memorial Day Weekend Travel Could be Record Breaking
Travel this Memorial Day Weekend could be record breaking. Triple A predicts 45 million Americans will hit the road for the holiday weekend between Thursday and Monday. That would break the previous record set 20 years ago in 2005.
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DCH to Close Jasper Clinic
Daviess Community Hospital has announced that its Clinic of Jasper, located at 41-15 Mannheim Road, will close on Friday, May 30th. The hospital says this transition marks a strategic realignment to enhance access and efficiency across the DCH health system, with all providers and se...
May 23, 2025

New Jobless Figures Out for Area Counties for April
The latest state figures show Knox County back below three percent in jobless rate for the month of April, That puts the county 45th among the state's 92 counties, with a rate of 2.9 percent. Daviess County is tied with Union County for the lowest rate in Indiana, at 2.1 percent. Martin County is one tenth behind at 2....
May 23, 2025

Large Item Collection Coming to Vincennes in June
The City of Vincennes, in conjunction with Republic Services, is once again offering residents a chance to dispose of large, unwanted items at no charge. Two large item disposal days will be held on Saturday, June 7th as well as Saturday, June 14th...
May 23, 2025

Knox County Sports Recap for Friday
The Vincennes Lincoln baseball team lost 4-1 to the Gibson Southern Titans on the road yesterday. Landon Johnson led the way with two hits for the Alices, with Brady Anderson driving in the only LHS run. Justice Johnson took the loss on the mount for the Alices. Vincennes Lincoln is back in action tomorrow with two gam...
May 23, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
Former North Knox High School standout Graycie Poe has announced a transfer to the University of Indianapolis. Poe made the announcement on her Facebook page. Before this, Poe had been at Limestone Community College. However, her time and Limestone ended when the school closed its doors. Poe will move th the Indianapol...
May 22, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
The Vincennes Lincoln tennis team advances to the semifinal round of the Vincennes Tennis Sectional last night, defeating Rivet 5-0. The Alices will now face South Knox in one semifinal this afternoon; the other features Washington versus Washington Catholic. The sectional final is set for tomorrow. At least three Knox...
May 21, 2025

KC Sports Roundup for Tuesday
The Vincennes Lincoln tennis sectional matchups are now set. Starting tonight-weather allowing-Vincennes Rivet will face Vincennes Lincoln. Tomorrow night-again if weather holds-Washington Catholic will face Washington, with South Knox playing the winner of the Lincoln-Rivet match. At this time, the championship match ...
May 20, 2025

Knox County Sports Recap for Friday
A new team is coming into the Southwest Confernece, as Cloverdale will join the football-based conference from the 2026 season. The Clovers join North Knox, North Daviess, North Central, and Eastern Greene in conference. The Rivet baseball team was defeated 7-2 by Northeast Dubois yesterday at St. A Vincent Field. The ...
May 16, 2025

Knox County Sports Recap for Thursay
The Vincennes Lincoln softball team scored seven runs in the last two innings to reverse a 6-1 deficit, and win 7-6 at Four Lakes Park over Evansville North. Addy Alton had a 2 for 3 night, including the game winning hit in the bottom of the 7th. Emma Cunningham also added two hits in the victory. The Lady Alices impro...
May 15, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices fell 10-0 to Jasper last night at Ruxer Field. Will Hambrick and Brody Phillips led the Alices with two hits apiece. Lincoln is now 14-7; the two teams will meet next two weeks from tonight in the 3-A Sectional at Southridge. Next up for LHS is the Pike Central Chargers on Senior Night; tha...
May 14, 2025

Knox County Sports Recap for Tuesday
The Rivet Patriots overcame a 1-0 deficit to defeat the South Knox Spartans 3-1 at Saint Vincent Field. Brody Shots outdueled Maverick Benjamin in a game where both pitchers went the distance. Shots gave up five hits, while Benjamin surrendered four. Shots struck out eight in the gam, while Benjamin struck out five and...
May 13, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Monday
Vi9ncennes University's baseball season will continue on, after a comeback win in the District 24 Region championship. The Blazers defeated Lincoln Land Community College twice, 6-4 and 14-8 to win the title. The Blazers lost their opener to Lincoln Land as part of the double-elimination tournament. This is the Blazers...
May 12, 2025

KC Sports Recap for Thursday
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices fell to the Princeton Tigers at Gil Hodges Field in Princeton yesterday 1-0. The game was scoreless before Princeton scored the winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning. Paxton Smith pitched six and two-thirds innings, giving up one run on five hits, while striking out seven hits. LHS wa...
May 08, 2025

Shirley Black, 85, Vincennes
Shirley W. Black, 85, of Vincennes was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on May 22nd, 2025. She was born on November 18th, 1939, in Vincennes. The sixth of nine children born to Walter & Christina (Williams) Taylor. Shirley met the love of her life, Donald Black, in January of 1960. They were engaged on February...
May 23, 2025
Rachel Brown, 99, formerly of Freelandville
Rachel S. "Schaefer" Brown, aged 99, passed away on May 21, 2025, in Raymore, MO. She was born in Indiana on April 20, 1926, to her loving parents, Louis and Esther "Grabbe" Schaefer. Rachel's life was characterized by her warm smile and friendly demeanor that endeared her to all. A proud graduate o...
May 23, 2025
Barbara Snyder, 88, Vincennes
Barbara B. Snyder, 88, of Vincennes, died on May 17, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. Barbara was born in Berwyn, Illinois, on January 22, 1937, to Myron P. and Doris Kinney Boehm. She was a graduate of Hanover College and Indiana University. Barbara served as a teacher for thirty-three years, most of which ...
May 22, 2025

Bradley Toney, 69, Oaktown
Bradley Lee Toney, 69, of Oaktown, IN passed away Tuesday May 20, 2025 at his residence. Brad was born July 18, 1955 in Rapid City, SD, the son of Larry and Doris (Baughman) Toney. Throughout his 13 years of school he attended 12 different schools in various states and countries while his father served in the Air Force...
May 22, 2025

William Wiscaver, 78, Freelandville
William Edward Wiscaver, called Bill by most, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 in Freelandville, IN, on May 20, 2025. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on June 14, 1946, and his life was defined by the love he had for his family, his dedication to his ...
May 22, 2025

David F. Crane, 83, Nashville, TN
David Forrest Crane, 83, of Nashville, Tennessee, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on May 13, 2025. Born on January 24, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, David grew up in Loogootee, Indiana, and lived a life defined by boundless love for people, an unshakable faith in Jesus, and an eternal optimism that inspired ...
May 21, 2025

Barbara Snyder, 88, Vincennes
Barbara B. Snyder, 88, of Vincennes, died on May 17, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. Barbara was born in Berwyn, Illinois, on January 22, 1937, to Myron P. and Doris Kinney Boehm. She was a graduate of Hanover College and Indiana University. Barbara served as a teacher for thirty-three years, most of which ...
May 20, 2025

Bob Schutter, 91, Bicknell
Robert, "Bob" Schutter Senior, 91, of Bicknell, IN passed on peacefully at his home May 13, 2025. He was born in Vincennes, IN on May 5, 1934, to the late Fred & Leona (Pruitt) Schutter. Bob is known for getting things done fast & efficiently. He was never one to be left behind & loved a challenge...
May 16, 2025

Brian Andrews, 70, Vincennes
Brian Patrick Andrews, born on April 20, 1955, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away on May 8, 2025, in Vincennes, Indiana. Brian left this world, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warm-heartedness, and laughter that echoed through the lives of all who knew him. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1973 and o...
May 13, 2025
Herbert Roach, 95, Odon
Herbert G. Roach, 95, of Odon, IN passed away May 10, 2025. He was born in Vincennes, IN on February 4, 1930, to the late Raymond W. and Anna P. (Taylor) Roach. Herbert attended Lincoln High School and graduated in the 1948 class. He married the love of his life, Loretta Jones, on November 26, 1950, and they were bless...
May 13, 2025

Carolyn Sue Lucas, 78, Vincennes
Carolyn Sue Lucas, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospital on May 11, 2025. Carolyn was born on January 11, 1947 in Vincennes, Indiana to Charles and Annabelle (Carrie) Berry. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965, the same year she married the love of her life, Jack Lucas,...
May 13, 2025
Jamie Hopper, 45, Vincennes
Jamie Hopper, 45, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family on May 5, 2025. She was born in Yankton, South Dakota on January 26, 1980, to the late James Sr. and Mary (Pierson) Hopper. Jamie and her partner Lisa Holt committed their lives to each other in 2002 and were blessed with 23 years together. Sh...
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