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Rick Gandy, age 66
Rick Gandy, age 66, was born on November 21, 1959, in Glendale, Arizona, and passed away on May 16, 2026, in Edwardsport, Indiana. Rick lived a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors. Rick graduated from North Knox High School and went on to work in several occupations. He worked...
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AAA: Tuesday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $4.10 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Tuesday was $4.10 per gallon, 3¢ lower than Monday and 43¢ lower than Tuesday's national average of $4.53 per gallon. It was also 22¢ lower than a week ago, 32¢ higher than a month ago, and 93¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile...
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Indiana DOR Launches Amnesty Eligibility Tool
Indiana taxpayers are now able to check their eligibility status for Tax Amnesty 2026 with an online Amnesty Eligibility Tool. The Indiana Department of Revenue is partnering with United Collection Bureau to offer this limited-time opportunity for taxpayers to pay past due, eligible taxes and receive a waiver on penalt...
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West Baden Assistant Police Chief Arrested
Indiana State Police say West Baden's Assistant Police Chief was arrested Tuesday on two counts of felony official misconduct, one count of felony battery and one count of misdemeanor battery. The arrest of 60-year-old Thomas Burkhardt of Dubois follows an investigation that began in April. Burkhardt is being held with...
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Bruceville Clerk-Treasurer opening
The Town of Bruceville is seeking an appointment to fill its Clerk-Treasurer position. The position opened with the resignation of Roger Spires from the spot. Knox County Republican Chair David Shelton will make a direct appointment to fill the position at six p-m Monday, June first. That will happen at the County Cle...
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Knox County Council to Hold Executive Session
The Knox County Council will hold an executive session today at 3:30 at the law office of Feavel and Porter, at 36 North Fifth Street in Vincennes. Council members will meet with Knox County Attorney Drew Porter to discuss possible litigation against the County. The session may also touch on a job performance issue c...
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June 9th Date for GSH Health Fair
Good Samaritan will host a free Men's Wellness Fair on Tuesday, June 9th, at Highland Woods Community Center, Vincennes. The event runs from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. It offers free health screenings including blood pressure, pulse oximetry, blood sugar, cholesterol, kidney function, and PSA tests for me...
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North Knox Considering Voluntary Release for Religious Instruction
The North Knox School Board will consider a proposal for Lifewise Academy to hold an allowed release time for religious instruction. The program would be a one-a-week course based on a similar program started earlier this year in the South Knox Corporation. The program would be voluntary, and with parental approval. ...
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Memorial Day Closure Coming for Vincennes City Offices
All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day. Recycling will not be picked up and pick up will resume on Monday, June 1st. The City Collection Site on Old Terre Haute Road will NOT be open Saturday, May 23rd or Monday, May 25th.
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June First to Start Hart Street Work
Starting Monday, June first, construction will begin on Hart Street in Vincennes from Kimmel Road to Veterans Drive, including all US 41 on and off ramps. Traffic will be limited to one lane at a time. Signals at the US 41 and Hart Street interchanges may flash red at times during the project. Drivers should also expec...
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Rick Gandy, age 66
Rick Gandy, age 66, was born on November 21, 1959, in Glendale, Arizona, and passed away on May 16, 2026, in Edwardsport, Indiana. Rick lived a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors. Rick graduated from North Knox High School and went on to work in several occupations. He worked...
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John David McCormack, 53, of Vincennes, Indiana
John David McCormack, 53, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:37 pm at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, with beloved family at his side. John was born on May 12, 1973, in Vincennes, IN, to Gene Randall and Patricia Ann (Combs) McCormack. At the young age of 4 months old,...
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George Weiss, 69, Vincennes
George Weiss, age 69, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on May 15, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1956, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a sense of humor that everyone loved. George spent much of his life working as a truck driver, a career that took him everywhere...
May 18, 2026
Beth Myers,. 76, Bloomington
Beth Myers, age 76, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on May 13, 2026. She was born on September 6, 1949, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by compassion, simple joys, and the love she shared with those around her. Beth was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her p...
May 18, 2026
Cathie Richie, 64, Vincennes
Cathy "Frye" Richie, age 64, born May 21, 1961, in Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, her hometown. She lived her life with warmth, humor, and a generous spirit, and she will be remembered always for the kindness she showed to others and the deep devotion she had for her l...
May 17, 2026
Elva Scott, 92, Stillwat4er, OK
Elva R. Scott, 92, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and formerly of Cloverdale, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. We find comfort in knowing he is with the Lord and reunited with his beloved wife of 62 years, Donetta. Affectionately known as "Junior" or "Scotty" by many, he was born to Elva...
May 17, 2026
Carolyn Harting, 76, Vincennes
The family of Carolyn 'Jane' Harting is saddened to announce her passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home in Sandborn, Indiana. Jane was born on October 6, 1949, and transitioned out of this life peacefully to be with her Heavenly Creator, God the Father. Jane touched many lives with her generosity, endless shar...
May 14, 2026
Suzanne Mardis, 90, Vincennes
Suzanne Mardis, 90, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. Born on January 4, 1936 in Bastrop, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents Grimes and Ruth Minyard, her sisters Barbara George and Ramona Holcomb and her beloved husband of 40 years James O. (Rig) Mardis Sr. Sue lived a life ...
May 10, 2026
Kenny Owens, 83, Vincennes
Kenneth Ray Owens, 83, passed away on May 8, 2026, at Gentlecare Nursing Home in Vincennes, Indiana at 9:05am. He was born on October 22, 1942, to the late Jim Owens Sr and Maxine Owens, in Vincennes, Indiana. Kenny called Vincennes home for his entire life. He used to love to play basketball, softball, and bowling whe...
May 10, 2026
Sandra Brown, 81, Vincennes
Sandra Kay Brown, 84, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7:40am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born on October 4, 1941, to the late Dorie James Williams and Helen L. Kent in Vincennes, Indiana. Sandra spent her adolescent years growing up in Bruceville, Indiana. She was a gr...
May 05, 2026
Jerry McClarren, 84, Washington
Jerry Dwain McClarren, 84, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026. Born on November 11, 1941, in Linton, Indiana, to Dallas and Wilma (Wells) McClarren, Jerry was raised on the family farm in Worthington, Indiana. As a young boy he helped with dairy cows and field work, was active in 4-H and played the piano at hom...
May 04, 2026
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., 57, Washington
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., known to most as Scott, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Washington, Indiana, at the age of 57. He was born on March 2, 1969, in Paoli, Indiana, and lived a life marked by the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Scott worked at Perdue Farms, where he was known for his willingness to do his p...
May 03, 2026
After Rain, the Vincennes Tennis Sectional Planned to Start Today
Vincennes Rivet will face Vincennes Lincoln in sectional tennis action this evening. The Vincennes tennis sectional opener was delayed 24 hours by rain. That match will begin at five this afternoon. Tomorrow, the winner of the Lincoln-Rivet game will face undefeated South Knox. The other semifinal tomorrow will pit Was...
May 19, 2026
College Signings for Kyson Parker, Camden McCory
It was a packed Warrior Room at North Knox High School, as both Cam McCory and Kyson Parker signed college letters of intent. McCory signed to play football at Rose-Hulman, while Parker committed to play with Oakland City University. Family, friends, and teammates of both seniors were in attendance as part of their s...
May 19, 2026
An In-House Hire for the NK Lady Warriors
North Knox High School will stay in-house to replace the retiring Steve Meurer. North Knox assistant Jessi Parker will take the head coaching position for the 2026-27 season. This is Parker's first head coaching position. She is a 2002 North Knox graduate; along with coaching with Steve Meurer, she also was coached b...
May 19, 2026
Area Sports Roundup for Monday
Two North Knox student-athletes will sign letters of intent this afternoon for area colleges. Kysron Parker will sign a letter of intent to play basketball at Oakland City University. Parker started over part or all of three years from the Warrior varsity. Also, Cam den McCory will sign his letter of intent to play fo...
May 18, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Fridfay
In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated yesterday in a nine-inning home game against the Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Alices rallied from a 3-0 deficit to take the game into extra innings, but lost on a single run in the top of the 9th. Brady Anderson took the defeat for LHS, despite recording seven strikeo...
May 15, 2026
SK AD Beth Robinson to Retire June 30th
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesay
In baseball: Vincennes Lincoln gets a four-hit shutout from pitcher Justice Johnson, as part of a 6-0 home win over Jasper. The Alices also got two runs batted in from both Cooper Collins and Nash Ransom in the victory. The Alices plated two runsi nthe first, second, and fourth to secure the win. In softball: The Vin...
May 13, 2026
Knox County Area Sports Roundup for Tuesday
In baseball: The Rivet Patriots took a 9-2 lead, and held on in the sixth and seventh to defeat South Knox 9-7 at South Knox. Brody Shots got the win on the mound, giving up no hits in 5 2/3 innings of work, but did walk nine in his time on the mound. The only South Knox hit was a single from Cooper Neal in the 7th in...
May 12, 2026
June 6th Set for Free Physicals for North Knox Student-Athletes
North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for athletic teams in the coming school year. The physical exams will be given at North Knox HighSchool on June sixth from eight to 11 am. The exams will be for North Knox student-athletes entering grades five through twelve. The physical form is required for stu...
May 11, 2026
High School Sports Report Brief
Sullivan defeated Lincoln 9 to 4
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