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Road Closure on Daviess County Road 1100 East
Heavy rains have flooded some roads in the area. Daviess County Road 1100 East north of County Road 1475 North is closed due to high water until further notice.
8h ago

Decker Seat Up for Grabs, Due to Recent Death
Knox County Clerk David Shelton says that due to the death of Tom Culp, a vacancy now exists on the Decker Town Board. Interested Republicans may submit a letter of interest for appointment for the remainder of the term, which will expire on December 31st, 2027. To be considered for appointment, the applicant must be a...
14h ago

More Purchases Approved by GSH Board
The Good Samaritan Hospital Board of Governors has approved two purchases for needed hospital equipment. The first was a budgeted, nearly 590-thousan dollar flex pod refresh unit for the G-S-H Data Center. The price came in well under budget, since the Hospital had set aside a million dollars for that purchase. Also, t...
14h ago

July 14th Bid Opening Set for Hart Street Sidewalks
A July 14th bid opening is set for offers to place new sidewalks on parts of Hart Street from 15th Street to Veterans' Memorial Drive. Vincennes City Engineer John Sprague expects the bid to be awarded in July 28th, and the sidewalk project to be done by Thanksgiving, if weather allows. The city's project will tie in w...
14h ago

Cooling Center Location Available on Mayor's Facebook Page
Even though the temperatures have backed off a bit from last week's blazing heat, authorities remind everyone that cooling centers are available as needed. Vincennes City Council president Brian Grove says one official cooling center is available in the city. Grove also knows no matter where you live, the nearest cooli...
14h ago

Addison Chattin Preparing for Miss Teen America
Preparations are in full gear for Addison Chattin to represent Indiana In the Miss Teen America competition in Orlando, Florida. The competition is part of the Miss America series to be held there in September. Chattin says she got a good head start on becoming Miss Teen Indiana. Chattin also credits a faithful lifesty...
14h ago

Our Community Foundation Gives to Un-Housed Foundation
Real Recovery, Anthony Community Funding for the Unhoused has received a $858 grant from Our Community Foundation through the 2025 Fast Grant Program. The grant will help the organization provide emergency motel stays for individuals experiencing h...
14h ago

Tobacco Taxes Going Up Tomorrow
A tax hike on cigarettes goes into effect in Indiana tomorrow. The cost of a pack of cigarettes will go up by a dollar. This comes as the result of state lawmakers approving an increase on taxes for tobacco products. The tax is expected to bring in an additional 400 million dollars for the state in 2026.
14h ago

I-69 Restrictions Start Today in Daviess County
Today starts a set of alternating lane closures on I-69 near Washington in Daviess County. The lane closures will occur in two sections. The first section will occur over the bridge at the interchange of U.S. 50 and I-69, with the second section between mile markers 64 and 66. The closures are necessary for bridge deck...
14h ago

Nearly Two Million Expected on Indiana Roads This Weekend
Triple-A estimates that 1.9 million Hoosiers will travel at least 50 miles over the Fourth of July holiday period, with the majority opting for road trips. The travel forecast includes two weekends to better reflect holiday travel trends. Summer gas prices, which are the lowest since 2021, have contributed to a 2.7% in...
Jun 29, 2025
Charles Meier, 81, Bicknell
Charles H. Meier, a retired farmer and business owner, died at home in Bicknell, IN on June 24, 2025 at the age of 83. He was born at home on the kitchen table in Sullivan County, IN on July 31, 1941 to Charles W. and Ruby Meier. He was the fifth of six children. Charles is survived by his wife Dixie and his siblings, ...
10h ago
Rex Seitzinger, 85, Vincennes
Rex L. Seitzinger, age 85, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Saturday, June 28 2025 at the BridgePointe Health Campus in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born at the family home near Birds, Illinois December 10, 1939 to George A. and Garnet Lindsay Seitzinger. He had one older sister, Louise. As a child, he attended the...
14h ago
Oakley and Yotice Ray
A Celebration of Life Mass will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. at The Old Cathedral Catholic Church, 205 Church St, Vincennes. Oakley, Jr and Yotice (Sally) Ray were married for 63 years.
Jun 25, 2025

Naomi Miley, 89, Washington
Naomi Ruth "Risher" Miley, age 89, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Washington, IN. Naomi was born on October 2, 1935, in Washington, PA. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:00 am at Sugarland Memory Gardens. Naomi will be entombed in the Sugarland Mausoleum. Fredrick and Son-G...
Jun 23, 2025
Brenda Meredith, 77, Vincennes
Brenda Mae Meredith, 77, of Vincennes, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior June 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born November 8, 1948, in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Norman "Charles" and Bertha "Mae" Mason. Brenda married the love of her life, William "Bill" Meredith...
Jun 22, 2025
Wa;t McKinney, 85, Washington
Walter "Walt" McKinney Jr., 84, of Washington, Indiana passed away surrounded by his family on June 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 13, 1941, to his biological parents Walter and Pauline (Macy) McKinney and raised by Leslie and Lera Sheets, who he loved dearly. Walt wa...
Jun 22, 2025

Lynn Etta Mundy, 80, Bicknell
Lynn Etta Mundy, age 80, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025. Born on Feb 12, 1945 to Ellen Barnes Snellenberger and Eldon Snellenberger, Lynn's life was one marked by love, dedication, and the joy she found in her vast circle of family and friends. Lynn's journey conjures a memory of enduring...
Jun 20, 2025
Mary Harmon, 77, Washington
Mary Louise Hanson, 77, of Washington, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family on June 15, 2025. She was born in Washington, Indiana on February 19, 1948, to the late William and Dorothy (Pershing) Allison. Mary Lou graduated from Washington High School in 1966. She continued her education with Purdue University, ...
Jun 17, 2025

Darlene Roach, 93, Loogootee
Lois Darlene "Hopkins" Roach, known to most as Darlene, a guiding light to her large and loving family, passed away on the 14th of June, 2025, in Loogootee, Indiana. Born on the 31st of October, 1931, in Shoals, Indiana, she lived a remarkable 93 years characterized by devotion to her faith, family, and commu...
Jun 16, 2025

Byron Sullivan, 85, Vincennes
Byron Rush Sullivan, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 85. Born on February 8, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana, Byron was a man whose presence was a source of constant joy and comfort to those who knew him. Byron's life was one of dedi...
Jun 15, 2025

William Bement, 80, Bicknell
William E. Bement, a man known for his friendly demeanor and spirited nature, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Bicknell, Indiana. Born on July 25, 1944, in the small town of Freelandville, Indiana, William's journey was one of joy, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones. After graduating from Bicknell...
Jun 15, 2025

Cooper Daniel Schuckman, 16, Washington
Cooper Daniel Schuckman, 16, of Washington, Indiana went to his heavenly home on June 7, 2025. Cooper was born on April 29, 2009. His two loves were his family and farming. And in Cooper's life, those two things were intricately intertwined. Much of his time was spent helping his family tend to their fields and working...
Jun 10, 2025

Five-RBI Day Leads to Runaway Win in Babe Ruth Title Game
The Vincennes American Legion got a five RBI day from Rylee Fellows as part ofa 14-1, five inning win over the 40 and 8 in the Babe Ruth title game. The championship was the final game for the 2025 series of league games at the Vincennes Cub League this year. 40 and 8 led 1-0 after a half-inning, but the American Legio...
Jun 27, 2025

Kiwanis, Burkhart Insurance Take Cub League Titles
Kiwanis is the the Senior Division winner for this year's Vincennes Cub League tournament. The team dfeated league champion Pepsi five-four last night, with three runs in the top of the 5th inning making the difference. In the Junior Division final, Burkhart defeated Homes Plumbing 3-1, with single runs in the first th...
Jun 26, 2025

Two LHS Baseballers Named All-SIAC
Two Vincennes Lincoln players were named All-Conference for the ISAC for this year. Catcher Cooper Collins was named to the team, along with Brady Anderson as an infielder. Colton Wonning received an honorable mention selection. The SIAC co-players of the year were Castle's Will Coleman and Memorial's Maltthew Fisher. ...
Jun 24, 2025

Vincennes Cub League Finals Now Set; Babe Ruch Tournament Play Also Underway
The Vincennes Cub League semifinals were played last night at the Cub League complex. Here are the results from last night: Jr rookie PCA 12 Gatorade 11 Wabash Utilities 18 ONB 3 Sr Rookie Dumes 18 K of C 3 Bobe's 15 Wabash Foods 5 Junior league Homes Plumbing 6 Farbest foods 1 Burkhart insurance 6 GAB Wealth Managemen...
Jun 24, 2025

Pacers Fall to OKC in 7th Game
(Oklahoma City, OK) -- The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time. The Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game Seven of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. League MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with a game-high 29 points and 12 assists. Chet Holmgren came up big o...
Jun 23, 2025

Area Sports Roundup for Friday
Vincennes Cub League tournament play began last night in several divisions. In the Junior Rookie League: PCA defeated McDonalds 17-13 Gatorade knocked out VU 17-8 In the Senior Rookie League: Dumes shuts out First Vincennes Savings Bank 13-0 Knights of Columbus downs Bauer Jewelers 9-0 In Junior League play: Farbest Fo...
Jun 20, 2025

SK Doubles Team of Caroline Beard and Grace Carie Named Second Team All-State
The doubles team of Caroline Beard and Grace Carie were named IHSAA Second Team All-State in tennis. The doubles team was also an All-District selection for District 7; and finished 23-3 and as a state finalist this year. Caroline Beard ends her career with an 82-12 record, while Carie went 72-7/ Beard is second in win...
Jun 18, 2025

Alli Hayden Takes Second All-District, Honorable Mention All-State Honors
Congratulations toSouth Knox tennis player Alli Hayden. Hayden was selected to the IHSAA All-District tennis team for District Seven. She also was named honorable mention all-state. Hayden finished her South Knox career with a record of 59-12; she was 16-5 for South Knox this year, as their Number 1 singles player. Thi...
Jun 17, 2025

Area Sports Roundup for Monday
South Knox tennis senior Grace Arnold was part of the annual North versus South Indiana Tennis match in Pendleton. Arnold was part of team that took a set in both singles and doubles competition. Arnold was one of 24 tennis playing seniors invited to complete. She also finished her South Knox tennis career with 85 wins...
Jun 16, 2025

SK Doubles Team of Beard and Carie Move to State Finals
The South Knox Doubles Team of Caroline Beard and Grace Carie are moving onto the Individual Doubles State Finals. Beard and Carie defeated Gibson Southern's #1 doubles team 6-1, 6-3 to win the regional title. They will play at the individual doubles state finals on Friday.
Jun 09, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
All seven South Knox tennis team members have been named Blue Chip All-Conference for this year. Grace Arnold, Caroline Beard, Grace Carie, Reagan Harrington, Alli Hayden, Emily Dreiman, and Elaina Watjen were all named to the team. It is the first time in South Knox school history that has been accomplished. The Lady ...
Jun 05, 2025
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Trump pressures Israel to end Gaza conflict as he eyes Abraham Accords expansion
Trump urges Israel to "make the deal in Gaza" as envoy Ron Dermer heads to White House meetings, while Israel claims Hamas blocks return of 50 hostages held since Oct. 7.
7h ago

Exiled Iranian prince tells Trump he can be 'one of history's great peacemakers' amid talk of regime change
Iran's late Shah's son advocates for democratic transition, revealing military defections and offering to partner with President Trump against "the world's most dangerous regime."
9h ago

Iran acknowledges death toll from Israel's strike on notorious Evin prison
Iran said that Israel's strike on Tehran's Evin prison killed at least 71 people, including staff, soldiers, prisoners and members of visiting families.
11h ago

Ukraine moves toward withdrawing from treaty banning anti-personnel mines
Ukraine moved to withdraw from an anti-personnel landmine ban treaty following Russia's massive aerial attack against multiple Ukrainian regions.
12h ago

Iran's nuclear capabilities crushed, but regime's desire for the bomb may persist
U.S. and Israeli strikes delivered major damage to Iran's nuclear program, setting it back years, though analysts caution about the regime's future ambitions to renew atomic goals.
13h ago

UK punk-rap duo sparks outrage with anti-Israel chants at major music festival
Glastonbury organizers 'appalled' by duo Bob Vylan's anti-Israel chants, stating there is 'no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence.'
20h ago

Top Iranian cleric issues 'fatwa' against Trump, Netanyahu
Iranian Shiite leader Grand Ayatollah Shirazi issues fatwa condemning Trump and Netanyahu as "enemies of God," calling on Muslims to oppose them amid tensions with Israel and the US.
Jun 29, 2025

New satellite imagery shows ongoing activity at Iran's Fordow nuclear complex after US airstrikes
New satellite evidence shows excavators and personnel repairing Iran's Fordow uranium facility after airstrikes by Israel and the U.S. damaged tunnels and access roads.
Jun 29, 2025

Revealed: The extensive perks UN officials receive amid budget crisis
The array of benefits United Nations’ senior staff receives has been untouched during the UN80 Initiative. Here’s what senior staff continue to enjoy as the U.N. faces a liquidity crisis.
Jun 29, 2025

Russia launched its largest aerial attack of the war, Ukraine says
Russia launched its biggest aerial attack since the start of the war against Ukraine, a Ukrainian official said on Sunday.
Jun 29, 2025

Rosie O'Donnell unleashes scathing criticism of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's 'gross excess' wedding
Rosie O'Donnell slams the "gross excess" of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Italian wedding, criticizing his treatment of employees and making comparisons to his ex-wife MacKenzie Scott.
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Eva Longoria flaunts figure in cheeky pink bikini during Spanish getaway
Eva Longoria, 50, was spotted in a pink bikini during a family beach outing in Spain after being absent from Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos' Venice wedding.
2h ago

William Shatner still battles 'difficult' health condition caused by 'Star Trek' mishap
“Star Trek" star William Shatner, 94, opened up about the challenges he's faced while living with tinnitus for over three decades.
7h ago

Charlize Theron takes dig at Bezos wedding while Mia Farrow celebrates his charitable ex-wife
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Venice wedding sparked Hollywood reactions, with Charlize Theron making critical comments while Mia Farrow highlighted ex-wife MacKenzie Scott.
8h ago

Brad Pitt's rare comment about Ines de Ramon shows their romance is getting serious
Brad Pitt opens up about his relationship with Ines de Ramon at the London premiere of "F1: The Movie," and the couple shows affection after his divorce from Angelina Jolie.
13h ago

Diddy jurors face 'battleground' as deliberations begin in rapper's federal trial: expert
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces verdict from 12-person jury after prosecutors portrayed him as criminal enterprise leader, while defense argued government targeted the music mogul.
14h ago

Diddy jury begins deliberations in sex trafficking, racketeering trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces verdict from 12-person jury after prosecutors portrayed him as criminal enterprise leader, while defense argued government targeted the music mogul.
14h ago

Prince Harry's resentment grows as Prince William maintains frosty silence: expert
The royal rift between Prince Harry and Prince William continues to widen, with experts citing silence as a key factor in their fractured relationship following the Sussexes' exit.
15h ago

Orlando Bloom, Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio spotted leaving Jeff Bezos extravagant Italian wedding
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez celebrated their Italian wedding with celebrities including Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom and more.
21h ago

Paul Simon cancels concerts, set to undergo 'minor' surgery
Paul Simon cancelled multiple East Coast concerts due to chronic and intense back pain requiring minor surgery, with hopes to resume the summer tour.
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