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Washington Man Arrested after Fleeing Knox Co. Traffic Stop
A Washington man is facing various charges after fleeing a traffic stop in Knox County late Friday night. 40-year-old Ian Stewart was pulled over by state police for disregarding a traffic light on State Road 550 at State Road 67. When told to get out of his car for a sobriety test, Stewart fled. Just south of Church R...
Aug 31, 2025

Labor Day Closings
All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 1st, due to Labor Day. Recycling will not be picked up and will resume on Monday, September 8th. Trash pick-up will remain on schedule for the week. Also, all Washington city offices and departments will be closed on Monday, September 1st in obser...
Aug 31, 2025

AAA Says Labor Day Gas Prices to Remain Low
Gas prices are expected to be a bit higher than expected for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. AAA says the national average for a gallon of regular should stay below last year's average of three dollars and 33 cents and should remain relatively low for the rest of the summer as long as Gulf Coast refineries are not hit ...
Aug 31, 2025

Egg Recall
The CDC has issued a food safety alert over Salmonella infections linked to recalled eggs. The federal health agency says 95 people from 14 states, including Indiana, have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. Eighteen people have been hospitalized but the CDC says no deaths have been reported. Country Eggs, ...
Aug 30, 2025

Flags at Half Staff For School Shooting Victims
Flags in Indiana are being flown at half-staff to remember those killed in a school shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis. Indiana Governor Mike Braun's office says flags will be flown at half-staff at all state buildings until sunset Sunday. This comes after President Trump mandated flags be lowered at all fede...
Aug 30, 2025

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1B
Due to brisk ticket sales, the jackpot for tonight's (Saturday night's) Powerball drawing has increased to one billion dollars. Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $453.1 million. This is the sixth Powerball jackpot to reach the billion-dollar mark in the game's 33-year history. The overall odds of winnin...
Aug 30, 2025

Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday stood at $3.33 a gallon, two cents lower than Thursday and thirteen cents higher than Friday's national average. It was also eighteen cents higher than a week ago, twenty-eight cents higher than a month ago, and four cents higher than a year ago...
Aug 30, 2025

Washington Municipal Utilities Warns Customers of Phone Scam
Washington Municipal Utilities is warning customers of fraudulent phone calls that appear to be coming from the utility's office. Customers are being asked for personal information and told they will be receiving a refund. The utilities office says if you ever doubt the legitimacy of a call, hang up and call Washington...
Aug 30, 2025

Cost of Labor Day Barbecues Rising
The cost of Labor Day barbecues is rising across the U.S. Grocery prices are up over two-percent compared to last year, with cities like New York, Spokane [[ Spo-can ]], Washington and Atlanta seeing the biggest increases. Even in places where overall barbecue costs dropped, prices for steak, lettuce, and cooking oil a...
Aug 30, 2025
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Powerball Ticket Sold in Washington Wins $50,000
Hoosier Lottery Powerball tickets should be checked carefully as one entry matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball in Wednesday night's drawing. The $50,000 winning ticket was purchased at Huck's at #1 Gateway Drive in Washington.
Aug 30, 2025
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Cecil Pauline (Banks) Snyder
Cecil Pauline "Banks" Snyder, a cherished matriarch whose loving presence graced the lives of her family and friends for 98 years, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Vincennes, IN. Born on April 29, 1927, in Mt. Carmel, IL, to Charles Raymond and Sarah Opal "DeWitt" Banks, Pauline's nurturing and lo...
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Bernie Osmon, 89, Plainville
Bernie Osmon 89 of Washington passed away August 26th at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born August 14, 1936 to Rex and Berniece (Sheetz) Osmon. He attended Epsom High school until his senior year and graduated from Plainville High School in 1954. On August 19, 1956, he married Linda Chestnut, his high s...
Aug 28, 2025
Kenny Spurlin, 72, Odon
Kenneth 'Kenny' Ray Spurlin, 72, passed peacefully from this life on August 25, 2025, in Elnora, Indiana. He was born on December 12, 1952, in Vincennes, Indiana, and raised by William 'Bill' and Lena Mottern. Kenneth married his loving wife, Mary Ellen (Woodward) Spurlin on September 17, 2016. Kenny was a member of th...
Aug 27, 2025

Rita Davis, 65, Vincennes
Rita J. Davis, 65, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away, surrounded by her family, on August 22, 2025. She was born in Vincennes on January 21, 1960, to John and Carmia (Williams) Howder. Rita attended Lawrenceville High School. She worked as a production clerk for Perdue for 17 years before retiring. Rita married Hoyt Da...
Aug 25, 2025

Mary Fowler, 86, Newburgh
Mary Angela Fowler born on April 15, 1939, in Hunt City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025 in Newburgh, IN. Angela is the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth (Layman) Faught. She married Danny Fowler on February 6, 1959 and he preceded her in death on March 28, 2017. A beloved daughter, mother, and grand...
Aug 25, 2025
Larry Gilbert Jr, 34, Loogootee
Larry Gilbert Jr., aged 34, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on August 17, 2025, in his hometown. Larry was born on June 11, 1991, to Larry Gilbert Sr. and Valerie Marsh in Knox County, Indiana. After receiving his GED and completing a semester of college coursework in HVAC, Larry worked as a skilled HVAC maintenance...
Aug 24, 2025
Hazel Eaton, 96, Plainville
Hazel Leola Eaton, 96, of Plainville, Indiana went to her Heavenly Home on August 22, 2025. Leola was a loving wife, devoted mother and cherished grandmother. She was born on January 21, 1929, in Earlville, Illinois to Olon and Laverne (Gaither) Porter. She was a 1947 graduate of Plainville High School. Leola was a mem...
Aug 24, 2025
Peggy Hensley, 86, Owensville
Peggy L. Hensley, 86, of Owensville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in the loving care of her granddaughter, Lauren Hensley. She was born on December 15, 1938, in Johnson, IN, to the late Ermal Lee and Jesse LaMadge (Beloat) Dike. Peggy graduated from Owensville High School and, soon after, married the ...
Aug 22, 2025

Mildred Rice, 84, Wheatland
Mildred Catherine "Goodrid" Rice, a cherished and vibrant soul, passed away on August 20, 2025, in Wheatland, Indiana, at the age of 84. Born on July 30, 1941, in Washington, Indiana, Mildred was a pillar of love and creativity to all who knew her. A woman of deep faith, Mildred was a long-standing member of ...
Aug 22, 2025
Barry Trowbridge, 75, Bicknell
Barry E. Trowbridge, a spirited soul known for his love of adventure, passed away on August 18, 2025, in Bicknell, Indiana, at the age of 75. Born on January 28, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jackie C. and Norma Jean "Pederson" Trowbridge, Barry's vivacious spirit and passion for life touched all who knew hi...
Aug 22, 2025

Marsha Sylvester, 75, Wheatland
Marsha Lou Sylvester passed away Tuesday, August 19th at Gentle Care Strategies at the age of 75 with her family at her bedside. Marsha was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Mary Greer, and her brother Dean Greer. Marsha is survived by her husband, Donald Dee Sylvester, her sons Jeff Sylvester (Cindy), Jerem...
Aug 21, 2025

Cheryl Hacke, 78, Vincennes
Cheryl Elaine Hacke passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17th at the age of 78 with her beloved daughter and son-in-law by her side. Born on December 27th, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, Cheryl is survived by her daughter, Kristin (Randy) Suellentrop of St. Charles, MO and her aunt, Mary Sherman of Vincennes, IN. She...
Aug 20, 2025

Knox County Sports for Friday
In volleyball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices defeated Pike Central in four sets last night at Alice Arena. The Alices dropped the first match 22=25, before winning the last three 25-14, 25-22, and 25-19. Alivia Eaton led with 11 kills and 10 points fir the Lady Alices. Marlo Thorne had nine points, nine kills, and tw...
Aug 29, 2025

Knox County Sports Update for Thursday
The Lincoln volleyball team will host Evansville Central at 7:30 and you can watch the game live streamed on The toc-sportsnetwork-.com. The Lincoln golf team will play Pike Central at Prides Creek beginning at 4:30 The Lincoln Tennis team visits Barr-Reeve at five. South Knox volleyball team travels to Robinson for a ...
Aug 28, 2025

Knox County Sports Recap for Wednesday
In volleyball: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices lost in straight sets to Castle, 11-25, 14-25, 17-25. Kiaya Farrar led with seven service points, while Cami Tredway had seven digs, and Hadley Piper scored 11 assists. The JV lost to Castle in two games, 18-25 and 16-25. The South Knox Spartans defeated Wood Memorial ...
Aug 27, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
In volleyball: The South Knox Spartans lost in five sets to Washington last night. The Lady Spartans took two of the first three sets, before the Lady Hatchets won the last two, including the decider 15-10. Janet West led with 12 kills and 15 points. Makayla Carie had 12 points and 15 assists, Jenna Bloebaum added 1...
Aug 26, 2025

Knox County Sports Calendar for Monday
On the local sports scene for today... The Lincoln Boys Soccer team will host Bloomfield at five. The Lincoln girls soccer team hist the road to Evansville Mater Dei at 6:30 The Lincoln tennis team will visits Evansville Reitz at 6:30. The Lincoln JV football team takes on Gibson Southern at 6:30. The South Knox Tennis...
Aug 25, 2025

Saturday Sports Action
The South Knox tennis team won the Wood Memorial Invitational. Picking up championships were Layne Hayes at number one singles, Austin Laue at number three singles and the doubles teams of Max Garner and Ethan Cork and the tandem of Caleb True and. Cooper Neal. Vincennes Rivet picked up its first win of the Volleybal...
Aug 24, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
For the first time in 24 years, the Vincennes Lincoln boys' tennis team defeated Evansville Memorial. The final was 3-2 to the Alices, with victories from Carter Johnson wins at Number 2 singles, and Reid Hall victorious at Number 3 singles. The clinching win came from the Number 2 doubles team of William Burgess and J...
Aug 21, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Anlices volleyball team defeated Pike Central in three sets, 25-11, 25-11, 25-17. Emma Cunningham led with 15 service points, while Marlo Thorne added nine kills. The JV team also defeated Pike Central in two sets. The Rivet Lady Patriots soccer team is now 2-0 as they traveled to Sullivan an...
Aug 20, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
The Vincennes Lincoln Volleyball Team lost its season opener at Linton, falling to the Miners 3-1. Marlo Thorne had 15 kills for the. Alices. Linton won the Junior Varsity Contest 2-0. South Knox lost at home to Sullivan 3-0 with Madison Parish grabbing 25 digs for the Lady Spartans. The Rivet Girls soccer team beat No...
Aug 19, 2025

August 18, 2025 Sports Calendar Fills Up for Today
Today brings a heavy load on the local sports scene.. The Lincoln Volleyball teams open up on the road at Linton beginning at six. The Lincoln tennis team also plays at Linton at five. The Lincoln and Rivet Golf teams play at the Sullivan Elks course at 4:30. The North Knox Girls soccer team hosts Rivet at 5:30 and you...
Aug 18, 2025

Vincennes Sports for Friday
The Vincennes 10-year 0ld Green team will play a Cal Ripken World Series Championship quarterfinal game against fellow Indiana team Crown Point . The game is set for 11:15 this morning; the winner will play in the tournament semifinals this evening. You can hear all the Vincennes Green action through the TOC Sports Net...
Aug 15, 2025
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