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Four Arrested in Early-Morning Drug Stop
Indiana State Police arrested four Vincennes residents overnight following a drug discovery during a stop yesterday at 15th and Main Streets in Vincennes. A search of the vehicle turned up various drug items, along with an amount of currency. Jail records show 30 year-old Mariah Lewis, 26 year-old Sarah Liddle, and 33 ...
9h ago

Pike County Offender Program Paying Benefits
The Pike County Prosecutor's Office says drug offense relapse in the county is at a historic low, thanks mainly to the efforts of RISE Peer Recovery, which has been serving the county for about six months. At this time, Pike County's recidivism rat...
19h ago

Helping His Hands Helps LHS Soccer Team
A Vincennes service group was represented at last night's Vincennes Lincoln regional semifinal soccer game with Heritage Hills. The soccer Alices were wearing socks provided by Vincennes-based relief group Helping His Hands. Helping His Hands director Jason Burkhart says the donation is part of Bomba's buy one pair, gi...
19h ago

Vincennes City Council Gets Updated on Firehouse Flats Plans
The Vincennes City Council heard an update on the proposed Firehouse Flats project. The 80-unit complex is designed to boost living spaces in Vincennes, as well as to boost downtown businesses. Council president Brian Grove knows with the way the proposal lays out, there would still be room to park in that area. The na...
19h ago

Shoals Man Killed in Orange County Accident
A Martin County man died Tuesday in a single vehicle crash in Orange County. The Orange County Sheriff's Office says John Reichenberger of Shoals was killed when his pick-up truck ran off County Road 75 North. Th...
19h ago

Pantheon Believes Mission is On Target, Despite AgroRenew Struggles
Officials at the Vincennes Pantheon are reacting to the decision to suspend operations at the planned AgroRenew plant. AgroRenew officials have decided to suspend its work on the plant, due to various issues in building the facility. The AgroRenew idea was hatched and supported through the Pantheon Business Theatre. Pa...
Oct 15, 2025

2026 Budget Approved for VCSC
Vincennes Community Schools officials have approved its tentative budget for 2026. The new budget totals just over 44 million dollars-over three million over last year's proposed budget. The current year actual budget came in about 4.3 million dollars below the 2026 proposal. Of the proposal for next year, over half-24...
Oct 15, 2025

VCSC Welcoming French Students Starting Saturday
The City of Vincennes, and Vincennes Community Schools, is preparing to welcome 18 students from sister city Vincennes, France. The students will arrive in Indiana on Saturday, and stay with host families for one week. Their planned departure date will be on Saturday, Octobe 25th. The entourage will include 18 students...
Oct 15, 2025

City of Vincennes Finalizes Proposed Budget
The Vincennes City Council has made final approval of its 2026 budget numbers. The overall budget comes in just over 22.6 million dollars for next year. The largest line item of funding is just over ten million dollars for the City's General Fund, with another 3 million for use of EDIT-or, economic development income t...
Oct 15, 2025

"Border Czar" Visits Indiana
The White House's "border czar" Tom Homan spoke at a "Fairness for Hoosiers" event at the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday. Homan urged state lawmakers to pass a bill they killed earlier this year that would require all levels of stat...
Oct 15, 2025
Gary Barekman, 77, Vincennes
Gary Eugene Barekman, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, in his hometown of Vincennes, Indiana, where he first drew breath on April 24, 1948. Born to the late Lois Evelyn Small and Gerald Maurice Barekman, one of the last local milkmen, Gary's full life was as vibrant and bold as the colors of the flag he ador...
10h ago

Bruce Deckard Obit
After a long and courageous battle with lung cancer, Bruce went to his eternal home in heaven with Jesus on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by family. Born to Eugene and Virginia Deckard on July 25, 1954, he was the youngest son and welcomed home by brothers David and Ron. Bruce graduated from LHS in 1972 and atte...
20h ago

Tommy McCracken, 75, Washington
Tommy G. McCracken, 75, of Washington, Indiana went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2025. He was born in Washington, Indiana on May 15, 1950, to the late Roscoe and Helen (Roach) McCracken. Tommy grew up in Montgomery and attended Bar Reeve High School before moving to Washington and attended Washington High School,...
Oct 15, 2025

David Smith, 81, Bicknell
David Edgar Smith, age 81, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on the 12th of October 2025 surrounded by his family. Born on June 30, 1944, in Terre Haute, Indiana, he was the son of the late Eva Schott Heck and Wendall Smith. Known affectionately as David to his friends and loved ones, he led a fulfil...
Oct 15, 2025

Janice Reeves, 78, Vincennes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice Louise (Haggard) Reeves, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted friend. Born on December 28, 1946, in Vincennes she is the daughter of Vernard and Joan (Miller) Haggard. She married James Anthony Reeves on October 3, 1980 and he preceded her in death on...
Oct 12, 2025

Pamela Johnson, 84, Washington
Pamela Joy Johnson, 84, of Washington, Indiana passed away on October 8, 2025. She was born in Belding, Michigan on November 25, 1940, to the late Andrew and Goldie (Young) Johnson. Pamela was a proud Registered Nurse for many years and worked at several healthcare facilities helping her patients. She was a member of t...
Oct 09, 2025

Joseph "Mark" Mathis, 68, Vincennes
Joseph Mark Mathis, known affectionately as Mark to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 68. Born on February 20, 1957, in Washington, Indiana, he was the cherished son of the late Virginia Ross Mathis and Charles Perry Mathis, who predeceased him. Mark...
Oct 09, 2025

Pete Aldrich, 60, Washington
Bishop Emory Gene Aldrich, affectionately known to most as Pete, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Washington, IN, surrounded by his family. Born in Linton, IN, on September 16, 1965, Pete leaves behind a legacy of faith, dedication, and service to the Lord and to those around him. Pete's journey began as a son to Gen...
Oct 09, 2025

Joseph Small, 76, Vincennes
Joseph Malcolm Small, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on May 18, 1949, in Washington, IN the son of Joseph Malcolm and Virginia Ruth (Smith) Small. He married Glenda Darlene Frankum on January 17, 1969. Joe dedicated his life to ...
Oct 08, 2025

Lawrence Hess, 97, Vincennes
Lawrence "June" Hess Jr., a steadfast pillar of the Vincennes community, passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 97, in his hometown. He was born on May 5, 1928, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Lawrence Hess Sr. and Marceline "Mouzin" Hess. He grew up embodying the values of hard work, dedication, a...
Oct 08, 2025

Dacy Wampler, 91, Fritchton
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dacy Ann Wampler, who left this world on October 4, 2025. Dacy was born on May 5, 1934 in Decker, IN the daughter of Sterling and Murel (McCrary) Briner. A proud graduate of Fritchton High School, Dacy loved playing games and especially loved euchre, meeting with friends an...
Oct 08, 2025

Robert Osborn, 79, Washington
Robert "Bob" Osborn, 79, of Vincennes, Indiana went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 3, 2025. He was born in Washington, Indiana on August 7, 1946, to the late Carl and Mildred (Brothers) Osborn. Bob graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1964 and continued his education into college. He p...
Oct 07, 2025

LHS Prepares to Host Tonight's Soccer Regional Semifinal
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices prepare to host the Heritage Hills Patriots in a Class 2A Soccer Regional semifinal game at the L-H-S facility. The Alices come in at 8-9, and off a 1-0 win over Gibson Southern in the Washington Sectional. The Patriots are 12-3-2, and 7-1 in their last eight. They defeated Mater Dei 3-1 to...
Oct 15, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
The Girls State volleyball tournament gets underway tonight at a few sites. At the Sullivan Class 2-A. Sectional.... 9-16 Eastern Green takes on 22-6 Sullivan. At the Class 2-A Tecumseh sectional...17-12 Tell City plays 24-4 North Posey. Match number two has 17-11 Mater Dei squaring off against 23-8 Tecumseh. At Clay C...
Oct 14, 2025

Tough Draws for Both Knox County Football Teams
The Sectional Pairings for the Upcoming Football tournament were announced last night. In Class 3-A sectional 32, Tough draw for the Lincoln Alices as they will host number two Gibson Southern in the First round. The winner gets top ranked Evansville memorial in the Semi-finals, Other first round Match ups feature Mt V...
Oct 13, 2025

Conference Showdowns Headline Week 8 Tonight
Conference leaders are on the docket for both Knox County football teams to night. The Vincennes Lincoln Alices head to Enlow Field to face the undefeated Memorial Tigers tonight. Kickoff time is 7:30; hear it on 92.1 WZDM. It will be another Southwest Conference title showdown between North Knox and North Daviess. Bot...
Oct 10, 2025

Knox County Sports Foundup for Friday
Sectional Championships are now set in the girls state soccer tournament. At the Gibson Southern Class 2-A Sectional, Washington beat Princeton 7-0 and The host Titans trimmed Vincennes Lincoln 5-3. At the Class A Sullivan Sectional...WRV beat Barr-Reeve 3-1 while Rivet blanked Sullivan 3-0. And at the Forest Park Clas...
Oct 10, 2025

Soccer Sectional Action Continues Across the Area
Both South Knox and Lincoln High School are onto their respective IHSAA soccer finals. At Washington, Vincennes Lincoln got there with a 4-1 victory over Pike Central. They will now face Gibson Southern in Saturday afternoon's final; the Titans defeated homestanding Washington 2-1. At Northeast Dubois, the South Knox S...
Oct 09, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
The Girls took center stage Tuesday in the state soccer tournament. At the Gibson Southern Class 2-A Sectional, the host Titans beat Southridge 3-0. Gibson Southern will square off against Vincennes Lincoln on Thursday. At the Sullivan Class A Sectional, Undefeated WRV eliminated North Knox 7-0. WRV will meet Barr-Reev...
Oct 08, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
he Boys soccer sectionals got underway on Monday and the Vincennes Rivet Patriots saw their season come to an end, falling to Barr-Barr Reeve 6-0 at the Northeast Dubois Class A Sectional. The Vikings move on to the semi-finals where they will take on South Knox. The Spartans Blanked WC 5-0. At the Washington Class 2-A...
Oct 07, 2025

Knox County Sports Calendar for Monday
The Boys state soccer tournament get underway across the area tonight. At the Washington Class 2-A sectional, 7-7-2 Southridge plays 12-3-1 Gibson Southern at six while 10-5 Washington meets 7-8-1 Princeton at eight. Those two Winners meet on Wednesday night at six. Vincennes Lincoln will play Pike Central at eight. At...
Oct 06, 2025

Friday Sports Report (Football and Volleyball)
In High School Football Action... Evansville North held off Vincennes Lincoln 28-22. The loss drops the Alices to 3-4. Evansville Memorial got past Reitz 28-7 Jasper crushed Castle 28-7 Harrison downed Central 28-14 Mater Dei rolled past Bosse 42-0 The North Knox Warriors are 3-4 after falling to Linton 54-7. South Sp...
Oct 04, 2025

Knox County Sports Recap for Friday
In girls volleyball action, Vincennes Lincoln downed South Knox 3-0. Alivia Eaton had 15 points while Marlo Thorne ten kills for the Lady Alices. For South Knox, Braelynn Gladish had 14 digs. South Knox won the JV contest 2-1. Addyson Marchino had 15 kills for the Spartans. Kylee Henderson scored 13 assists for the Lad...
Oct 03, 2025
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US military drone strike on drug 'submersible' in Caribbean leaves survivors, official confirms
U.S. military drone strike destroyed a drug-smuggling submersible in the Caribbean Thursday, leaving 2 to 3 survivors in the water, a U.S. official tells Fox News.
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Hamas captors once held ordinary jobs - 'teachers and doctors,' says ex-Israeli hostage
Israeli hostage Tal Shoham describes increased faith and gratitude after enduring torture and starvation during 500 days held by Hamas in Gaza tunnels.
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Teen street musician jailed for leading anti-Putin song performance in St. Petersburg: report
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Former security guard at US Embassy overseas is convicted of spying for Russia and Iran
A former U.S. Embassy security guard in Norway was reportedly sentenced to three years and seven months after allegedly spying for Russia and Iran.
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IDF holds memorial ceremony at base attacked by Hamas on Oct. 7 honoring fallen troops
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Trump speaks with Putin as Russian strikes pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
President Donald Trump schedules call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Ukraine seeks long-range Tomahawk missiles following recent Russian strikes on energy sites.
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Trump to speak with Putin as Russian strikes pound Ukraine before Zelenskyy meeting
President Donald Trump schedules call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Ukraine seeks long-range Tomahawk missiles following recent Russian strikes on energy sites.
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Trump, Putin plan Hungary meeting on Ukraine war, Zelenskyy to visit White House Friday
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Remains of last female Hamas hostage and IDF soldier handed over to Israel
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Trump signals new trust in Erdogan, raising concerns over Turkey's ambitions in Gaza and beyond
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Keith Urban forced to cancel South Carolina concert last minute
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KISS founding member Ace Frehley dead at 74
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'Naked Gun' and 'Police Squad!' actor Ed Williams dead at 98
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Rosie O'Donnell names Hollywood A-lister as her worst interview on live television
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Bryan Kohberger Idaho murder case gets Hollywood treatment in new true-crime film
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Diane Keaton's official death certificate sheds new light on actress's passing
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Diane Keaton's official death certificate sheds new light on actress's passing
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Jennifer Lopez admits turning down iconic film role that still 'haunts' her
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Prince Andrew viewed sex with teenage Virginia Giuffre as his 'birthright', new memoir claims
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'Family Matters' star Darius McCrary denied bail after bizarre court appearance
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