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Second Half of Knox County Budget Hearings Start Today
The Knox County Council is entering Day 3 of their four-day budget session at the Stout Building at Seventh and Main in Vincennes. Today starts the actual deliberation to place funding in the various line items for the 2027 budget. The final estimated budget should be somewhere around 21 million dollars. Knox County ...
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October 8th Set for Coats for Kids
Even with upper 90's heat and triple digit heat indices, we are three weeks away from thinking about colder weather to come. The annual TOC Direct Media Coats for Kids Day is planned for Thursday, October 8th at the Brevoort House at Sixth and Busseron in Vincennes. The Brevoort House is the headquarters for TOC Direct...
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KC Commissioners Approve Solar Plant EDA
The Knox County Commissioners approved an economic development agreement with Lucky Point Solar for a 140 megawatt solar facility in southern Knox County. The plant will be put in place starting on December first, 2028, with completion in around a year. The E-D-A will give the plant a 75 percent tax abatement over ten...
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Health and Wellness Sessions Set by Group "Being for Others"
Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation has launched a series of county-based Health & Wellness Networks designed to bring together organizations, community leaders, service providers, and residents who are working to improve health and wellness throughout Southern Indiana. Officials say the BFO Health &...
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Gibson County's Rescheduled National Night Out Set for October
The Princeton Police Department and Gibson County Sheriff's Office will be hosting their annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 6th from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Gibson County Fairgrounds, 709 North Embree Street in Princeton. Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven says the two departments agreed that Augu...
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Over 18-Thousand Disaster Applications Submitted to FEMA
One month after severe storms struck Indiana, FEMA has approved more than 18,000 assistance applications from Hoosiers. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says more than $74 million has been provided to residents so far. Hoosiers have submitted more than 40,000 applications to FEMA.
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KC Commissioners Approve Adjusted Health Insurance Plan for the Next Year
The Knox County Commissioners have approved a health insurance renewal with Anthem, at a ten percent decrease over last year. The decrease is due to a change in "stop loss" policy from Paraydo to Voya. Paraydo was seeking a 23 and a half percent increase, while Voya quoted a ten percent decrease, with a...
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Memorial Bridge Work Could Start As Early AS Later This Year
Work to start placement of the Memorial Bridge columns back in place could take place by the end of the year. The bridge connecting Vincennes and Westport, Illinois is under the authority of the George Rogers Clark National Park G-R-C chief ranger Joe Herron is not ruling out a late-year start to the work-depending on ...
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Travis Madison New Dean of VUJC
Dr. Travis Madison is the new Assistant Vice President and Dean of the Vincennes University Jasper Campus following a national search. Madison currently serves as the superintendent of New Albany-Floyd County Schools and brings more than 30 years of experience in public education. He is a native of Washington and spent...
Sep 15, 2026
Vincennes Board of Works Takes Traffic Signal Repair Under Advisement
The Vincennes Board of Works has taken a traffic signal repair bid under advisement from Ragle and Associates. The bid is to replace five traffic signal cabinets, and two traffic detection systems. The overall bid came in at just over 243-thousand dollars. The bid will be reviewed by Vincennes City Engineer John Sprag...
Sep 15, 2026
Damon Jones, 49, Vincennes
It is with heavy hearts but a sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Damon Dale Jones on September 12, 2026. Damon was born on November 9, 1977, in Vincennes, the son of David and Linda (Dale) Jones. He was a beloved son and brother, a cherished friend, and a beacon of kindness and j...
Sep 15, 2026
Marilyn Dearmon, 95, Noblesville
Marilyn Jane Myers Dearmin passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Washington, Indiana, to Flavian E. Myers and Priscilla Young Myers. Marilyn was preceded in death by her four siblings, Jay Myers, Janet Myers Heiney, Flavian Myers, Jr., and Mary Myers Baker. She is surviv...
Sep 14, 2026
Larr y Legg, 87, Vincennes
Larry R. Legg, 87, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 10, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on October 31, 1938, to the late Edward and Margaret Legg. Larry graduated from Decker High School. He married the love of his life, Elsie McDaniel, on October 31, 1969. Larry worked for many years with Indiana...
Sep 12, 2026
Larry Spangle, 89, Danville
Larry Spangle, age 89, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Danville, IN. He was born on March 27, 1937, in Bicknell, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. Larry was the beloved husband of Marilyn "Risley" Spangle, and the two ...
Sep 12, 2026
Susan "Susie" Hunt, 67, of Vincennes
Susan "Susie" Hunt, 67, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on August 6, 1959, to the late Charles and Hazel Newberry. Susie worked for many years in environmental services at several of the local nursing homes. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, camp...
Sep 09, 2026
Donna "Zigler" Ritchey, age 75, of Vincennes
Donna "Zigler" Ritchey, age 75, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away at home on September 4, 2026. Donna was born on May 25, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Clay Owen and Mary "Stone" Ziegler. She was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1995 graduate of Vincennes University. While attending V...
Sep 08, 2026
Sheila K. Snyder, 74, Vincennes, Indiana
Sheila K. Snyder went to meet the Lord on September 4, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 74. She was born on April 11, 1952, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Pansy Hatcher Welton and Sherman Welton. Sheila lived her life with grace, kindness, and devotion to the people she loved. She was a lifelong resident ...
Sep 07, 2026
Cassandra Benson, 34, Vincennes
Cassandra Rose "Catiller" Jensen, age 34, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on December 30, 1991, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived her life with a warmth and kindness that touched everyone who knew her. Cassandra built a life centered on family, love, ...
Sep 03, 2026
John Gilbert, 69, Loogootee
Johney Ray "John" Gilbert, 69, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on August 22, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on April 7, 1957, in Washington, to John and Evelyn Gilbert. He graduated from Loogootee High School. He worked at Jasper Engine...
Aug 27, 2026
Emil "Sam" Williams, Vincennes
Emil Francis Williams Jr. lovingly known as Sam went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026. Born to Emil "Newt" and Dorothy Williams in Vincennes, Indiana, he was the oldest of twelve and was naturally a leader with a work ethic like no other. Sam graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1957. After gr...
Aug 27, 2026
David Oliver, 84, Washington
David Bliss Oliver, age 84, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and a warm sense of humor that touched everyone who knew him. David graduated from high school and later answered the call ...
Aug 27, 2026
Pete Carter, 89, Vincennes
Peter "Pete" Carter, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on May 21, 1948, to the late Buell and Frieda Carter. Pete graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966 and attended Vincennes University. On June 18, 1972, he married the love of his life, Marcia...
Aug 26, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
A change has been announced to Friday's Girls Golf sectional at the High Pointe Country Club in Bicknell. Due to expected excessive heat on Friday, the sectional will tee off at nine a-m. In golf action yesterday: Vincennes Lincoln lost to Terre Haute South, 185 to 194. Mallory Fisher was low scorer for the Alices wit...
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Indiana Football Hall of Fame Ceremony Coming for David Carter
1972 Lincoln High School grad, and former NFL lineman, David Carter will be placed in the Indiana Football Hall of Fame on Homecoming Friday, September 25th. A plaque award will happen between the first and second quarters of that evening's Vincennes Lincoln's Homecoming game. Prior to that, Carter will be honored i...
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Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
Around Knox County: In Volleyball: The North Knox Lady Warriors were defeated by Wood Memorial in 3 sets. The Lady Trojans took the match 25-23, 25-17, and 25-19. Jersey Sturgeon led with 13 digs, while Dixie Wallace had five kills. Top point scorer was Katie Wolfe with seven. The South Knox Lady Spartans fall to 11...
Sep 15, 2026
Friday Night Lights Report Update
South Putnam defeated Vincennes 49 to 13 Rensselaer Central 33 North Knox 14 North Daviess 63 Pike Central 0 Sullivan 46 Linton 7
Sep 12, 2026
Week Three Beckons for Knox County Football Teams
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices will look for a 2-1 record as they head off to West Terre Haute to face the West Vigo Vikings in a W-I-C matchup. You can hear the game tonight here on 92.1 WZDM. The North Knox Warriors are also looking to go to 2-1 on the year, but it won't be easy, as they travel to 2-A Number 9 North P...
Sep 04, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
Around Knox County: In Volleyball: The Rivet Lady Patriots lost in three sets to the Princeton Lady Tigers. Princeton took the match 25-16, 25-18, and 25-15. Jocelyn Thacker led with 8 kills for Rivet, while Kaley Hawkins added five. Piper Lewis scored 9 service points, while Addison Fuller tallied 8 digs. In Soccer:...
Sep 03, 2026
Sports Roundup for Wednesday
Around Knox County: In Soccer: The South Knox Spartans led 4-0 at halftime, and cruised on to a 4-1 victory over Vincennes Rivet at home. The match had been set for play yesterday afternoon at Rivet, but excessive heat caused a move to an evening game at South Knox. The Spartans move to 2-1-2 with the win, while Rivet ...
Sep 02, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
Around Knox County: In golf: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices took the Western Indiana Conference meet, with a score of 380. Their 380 final tally was 13 shots better than second place Northview. Ella McCormick was the low LHS scorer, with an 83-third in conference. Mallory Fisher was fifth with an 93. In Volleybal...
Sep 01, 2026
Friday Night Lights Report Update
Friday Night Lights Report North Knox wins over Eastern Greene 60 to 14 Northview took down Vincennes Lincoln 49 to 14 Monrovia shuts out Linton 40 to 0 Princeton defeats Pike Central 32 to 12
Aug 29, 2026
Knox County Teams Face Week 2 of the High School Football Season Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices take a 1-0 record into Brazil tonight to face the Northview Knights. This is the Alices' first ever game in the Western Indiana Conference. Kickoff time is 7 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors take an 0-1 record into their first Southwest Conference game of t...
Aug 28, 2026
Cooper Collins Named to USA Under 18 National Team
Vincennes Lincoln senior catcher Cooper Collins is one of 20 players to represent the United States in the Pan American championships October 22nd to 29th. The tournament will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic that week. The tournament is also a qualifier for the Under 18 World Championships, planned for C...
Aug 27, 2026
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US-backed Israel-Morocco deal deepens Abraham Accords amid growing regional threats
Israel and Morocco will upgrade to full embassies and exchange ambassadors in a major Abraham Accords milestone nearly six years in the making.
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US-backed Israel-Morocco deal deepens Abraham Accords amid growing regional threats
Israel and Morocco will upgrade to full embassies and exchange ambassadors in a major Abraham Accords milestone nearly six years in the making.
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Iran's regime came for teenage twins. Their fate offers a glimpse of Tehran's widening death campaign
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Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian aid organizations after Ed Sheeran tour fallout
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King Charles responds to Charles Spencer's claims about Princess Diana in a rare statement
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Jelly Roll says he could walk away from country music if God tells him to: 'Y'all will never see me again'
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Macklemore's long history of controversy from Grammy wins to 'Free Palestine' concert remarks
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