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"Days of Caring" Starts Today
The first ot the two Days of Caring is underway today across Knox County. The effort is an annual assistance campaign headed up by the United Way of Knox County. In part, the goal is for various volunteers to do physical projects for U-W-K-C donor agencies. United Way of Knox County director Scott Charleston says there...
6h ago

INDOT Plans Patching Work for Part of Willow Street
The Indiana Department of Transportation will do some patching work on Willow Street tomorrow starting at seven a-m. The work will affect Willow from Niblack Road to near Ramsey Road. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times. The patching work will continue through seven p-m each day until the work is c...
6h ago

Micro-Paving Put on Hold to 2026
A scheduled set of micro-paving in Knox County has been delayed to next year, due to delays for the contractor. Knox County Commissioners president T-J Brink says the contractor's backlog is extensive. However, Brink informs us the company wil make a couple of concessions, due to the necessary delay of work to 2026. Mi...
6h ago

Temperatures to Stay Up, Weather STaying Dry
Temperatures in Indiana will be in the 80's to lower 90's in this area for the rest of the week. With low humidity and drying fuels, there's a potential for an elevated fire threat, but the National Weather Service says light winds should help mitigate the risk. However, a shift is expected over the weekend when cooler...
6h ago

Williams Brothers Pharmacy Names New Chief Strategy Officer
Williams Brothers Healthcare Pharmacy has announced the appointment of Scott Sell as Chief Strategy Officer. Sell has been a key member of the WB leadership team since 2020 when he joined as Business Development Manager. &en...
6h ago

Two Commissioners Disagree with Wheel Tax for Knox County
Two Knox County Commissioners have shown their disagreement to a possible wheel tax in Knox County. Both Tim Ellerman the Second and kellie Streeter spoke against the issue at the latest Commissioners' session. Streeter has worked on behalf of all Indiana counties to separate the need for a wheel tax from the allocatio...
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Change of Venue, Insanity Defense Filed in Dylan Smith Murder Case
The defense in the Dylan Smith murder case has filed for both a change of venue and an insanity plea in the case. In filings this week, the defense wants to move the trial outside of Knox County, as well as to set groundwork for an insanity defense. The 30 year-old Smith is accused of the August fifth shooting death of...
Sep 17, 2025

INDOT to Start Willow Patching Friday
The Indiana Department of Transportation will do some patching work on Willow Street starting this Friday. The work will affect Willow from Niblack Road to near Ramsey Road. Since this is the continuing four-lane part of Willow Street, one lane will remain open in each direction at all times. The patching work will sta...
Sep 17, 2025

Temporary Work Starts Today on 41 Over Kelso Creek
Temporary lane closures are scheduled to begin today on U.S. 41 over Kelso Creek in Vincennes. The closures will allow for road grinding work. Work will occur on both north and south bound bridges over Kelso Cree...
Sep 17, 2025

Knox County Government Space Study Committee to Restart
The Knox County Commissioners have approved a restart of a committee to consider space concerns for County government. The new committee will consist of three members-one Knox County Commissioner, and two Knox County Councilmen. On a 2-1 vote, the Commissioners selected Tim Ellerman the Second to sit on the committee. ...
Sep 17, 2025

Charlotte Miiller, 95, Washington
Charlotte L. (Bell) Miiler, 95, from Washington, IN, formerly of Goodland, IN, entered her Heavenly Home on September 16, 2025. Charlotte was born February 1, 1930, to the late Charles and Effie Bell, in Brook, IN. Charlotte graduated from Brook High School in 1948. Upon graduation from high school, Charlotte was emplo...
7h ago
Charles Lee Moore, 79, Vincennes
Charles Lee Moore, aged 79, a man of admirable dedication and spirit, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in his birthplace and lifelong home of Vincennes, Indiana. Born to the late Dorothy Ellen Nicholason Moore and Cecil Maurice Moore on October 23, 1945, Charles would grow to be a pillar of his community, ...
7h ago

Linda Hammelman, 83, Vincennes
Linda Mae Hammelman, a cherished matriarch and friend, passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 83, in Vincennes, IN. Born on November 15, 1941, outside of Edwardsport, IN in the Black Creek area, to Ernest and Robertine Berryman. Linda's life was a testament to her loving and kind nature. Linda was the treasur...
Sep 17, 2025

David Allen, 89, Vincennes
David Wilford Allen passed away at the age of 89 on September 14, 2025, in his hometown of Vincennes, Indiana. Born to Samuel David Allen and Avis Elizabeth "Nicholson" Allen on June 9, 1936, David's life was filled with devotion to his family, commitment to his work, and service to his community and faith. D...
Sep 16, 2025
John Konen, 65, Cayuga
John M. Konen, 65, of Cayuga, Indiana passed away on September 8, 2025. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on January 19, 1960, to the late John L. and Margarette (Courtright) Konen. John graduated from Rivet High School and continued his education at Vincennes University, where he received his associate's degree. John ...
Sep 14, 2025

Robert Eugene Bond, 84, Oaktown
Robert Eugene Bond, age 84, of Oaktown, Indiana, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in Evansville, Indiana, on September 11, 2025. Born in Oaktown, Indiana, on May 21, 1941, to Robert O. Bond and Josephine "Grubaugh" Harris, Robert's life was one of dedicated service, unwavering...
Sep 14, 2025

Alice Jones, 73, Loogootee
Alice Mae "Holt" Jones, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, transcended from this life on September 8, 2025. Born on February 24, 1952, to the late Ermin and Vera "Lundy" Holt, she leaves behind a loving family who cherishes her memory; her children, Angela ...
Sep 12, 2025
Edwards Russell, 85, Washington
Edward Dean Russell, aged 85, passed away on September 8, 2025, in his hometown of Washington, Indiana. Born on March 14, 1940, to Edgar and Ruth E. "Jackson" Russell, Edward was a man whose life was defined by joy, service to his country, and unwavering devotion to his loved ones. After attending Washington ...
Sep 12, 2025

Lee Riggle, 60, Vincennes
Walter Lee Riggle Jr. 60, better known as Lee born on December 2, 1964, in Indianapolis, IN left us unexpectedly on September 8, 2025. Lee is the son of Walter Lee and Deanna (Bright) Riggle. He was a devoted husband to Debbie (Owens) Riggle, and together they created a beautiful family filled with love and laughter. L...
Sep 12, 2025

Patsy Parmenter, 77, Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patsy Ann Parmenter, 77, beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and passionate educator. Patsy was born on March 4, 1948, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of James and Edith O. (Klein) Campbell. Patsy departed this world on September 1, 2025, surrounded by ...
Sep 12, 2025

Betty Cardinal, 80, Vincennes
Betty Joann Cardinal, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on September 10, 2025, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on December 12, 1944, in Logansport, Indiana, and lived a vibrant and loving life of 80 years, filled with the joy of family, friends, and the ...
Sep 11, 2025
Anita Blice, 83, Vincennes
Anita Blice (83) died on September 8th , 2025 at Aperion Care in Vincennes, Indiana. Anita was born in Vincennes in 1942 to the late Willard and Virginia Goodson. She graduated from Lincoln High School where she participated in Band and accompanied the Choir. She then attended Vincennes University where she accompanied...
Sep 10, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
The South Knox volleyball team defeated Lawrenceville in four sets. The Lady Spartans took the first two sets, with the Lady Indians capturing set three, before South Knox took the deciding fourth set, 26-24. Makayla Carie led with 15 points and 18 assists, Braelyn Gladish added 37 digs, while Janet West put away nine ...
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Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
In boys soccer action....Vincennes Rivet blanked North Knox 8-0. Scoring goals for the Patriots were Henry Holka, Brady Stearns, Xavier Poyser, Geo Ralston, Cooper Strickland, Miles Holka, Miles Gardner and Joe Hostetler. The Rivet Volleyball team lost a tough 3-2 decision to Loogootee. Claudia Herman has 20 kills and ...
Sep 17, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
The Lincoln boys' soccer team blanked Vincennes Rivet 3-0. Morgan Horst, Lukas Lang, and Claudson Thomas scored the L-H-S goals. In volleyball: The South Knox Varsity evens its record at 7-7 with a 3-0 win over Shakamak. Madison Parish and Janet West led with seven kills apiece. Parish also added 13 points, with12 scor...
Sep 16, 2025

Knox County Sports Calendar for Monday
On the local sports scene for today.. The Lincoln boys soccer team will host Riet at 5pm and you can watch the live Stream at TOC Network sports.com The Lincoln girls' soccer team entertains Wood Memorial at seven. WRV takes on the South Knox Tennis at 5:30. South Knox Volleyball host Shakamak at 6pm. Lincoln Golf host...
Sep 15, 2025

Friday Night Lights Report (Friday Sports)
Memorial 28, Mater Dei 21 (OT) Reitz 19, North 14 Vincennes Lincoln 46, Central 13 Castle 43, Harrison 0 Jasper 63, Bosse 0 Gibson Southern 40, Henderson County 14 Heritage Hills 45, Southridge 0 Washington 38, Princeton 35 Boonville 35, North Knox 6 Mount Vernon 49, South Spencer 7 North Posey 38, Tell City 21 North D...
Sep 13, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
The Lincoln Golf team finished 5th out of 10 Teams at the SIAC tournament. Top Lincoln Finisher was Daylin Thompson who fired a 96, The South Knox Lady Spoartans won a four-team match over Orleans, Crawford County, and homestanding Springs Valley. South Knox defeated Orleans by one stroke, 223 to 224. Valley had 232, w...
Sep 11, 2025

Knox County Sports Recap for Wednesday
Tough night for the Lincoln Alices Volleyball team which lost 3-0 at Jasper. Jasper won the JV and freshman contest 2-0. Evansville Christian was a 3-0 winner over Vincennes Rivet. Kendyl Newman posted 30 digs while Claudia Herman eight kills. In golf, Pike Central won a tri-match with Princeton second and South Kno...
Sep 10, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
Vincennes Lincoln won the tennis battle of Vincennes last night 5-0 over Vincennes Rivet. L-H-S singles winners included Mabry Fleck, Carter Johnson, and Reed Hall. Doubles winners were Dayton Piper and Carter Hahn, and William Burgess and Jadon Miller. The Vincennes Lincoln High School JV football team lost 42-7 to ...
Sep 09, 2025

Saturday Sports Update
The South Knox Varsity volleyball (5-6, 2-0) went 2-2 in the Robinson Invitational. They defeated Lawrenceville (25-21, 18-25, & 15-6) and North Knox (25-7, 20-25, & 15-6) and lost to Marshall (24-26, 25-19, & 14-16) and OblongThe Lady Spartans play again on Wednesday (9/10) when they travel to White River ...
Sep 07, 2025

Wednesday Local Sports Update
Lincoln boys Soccer fell short tonight in a 3-1 loss to Evansville Harrison. The boys look to recover from some nagging injuries tomorrow and carry a strong second half on as we face Evansville Central at home on Thursday night. LHS Varsity Volleyball defeated the Hatchets in Washington Tuesday night They are 7-6 for t...
Sep 03, 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
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