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March First Afternoon Sunday Session Set for Public Solar Discussion
A public session will happen at three p-m on Sunday, March first at Monroe City's Blue Jeans Center, concerning various solar energy recommendations for the Knox County Commissioners. The recommendations were submitted to the Commissioners to the Knox County Area Plan Commission. The date is on a Sunday. Knox County Co...
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Alices, Spartans Both Victorious Last Night
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices lost a close one on the road last night, as they fall to the Castle Knights 57-53 in Paradise. Leyton Battles led the LHS attack with 19, while Colton York added 18. The Alices move to 9-13 on the year; next up, they face Evansville Memorial at Alice Arena on Friday. The South Knox Spartans...
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Hoops for Healthcare Signups Now Underway
Registration is now open for the inaugural Hoops for Healthcare event, hosted by the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. The March Madness watch party will take place on Friday, March 20th, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the National Gu...
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10-Ton Load Limit in Place for Knox County Roads
The Knox County Commissioners have approved a ten-ton load limit for County maintained roads, effective immediately. The ten-ton load limit will be posted countywide, and be in place for seven days. The Commissioners are worried about a cycle of freezing and thawing softening the roadways, and potentially damaging the ...
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Social Media Permission Bill Advances in Indiana
Lawmakers have passed an amended bill to require anyone 17 and younger to have parental approval to be able to use social media in Indiana. The amendment came at the request of Governor Braun following the abduction and murder of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee of Fishers. &ens...
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Change to Early Voting Window Possiblr
Early Voting Window Could Be Reduced Under Proposed Amendment Jds 2-18-2026 The early voting window could change if lawmakers approve a measure being considered at the Indiana Statehouse. House Bill 1359 originally aimed to regulate when local elec...
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89 Mile Pursuit Ends in Gibson Clounty
Two people from Evansville were arrested on several charges Tuesday for causing a chase that lasted almost 90 miles. A trooper tried to stop a pick-up truck for driving 83 mph in a 65-mph zone in Bloomington, but the driver refused to stop and continued south on I-6...
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GSH Health Fairs Moving Dates for This Year
Good Samaritan Hospital has moved the dates for its annual Men's and Women's Health Fairs. This year, the men will be up first, with their Health Fair on June ninth, with a May fourth opening registration date. That date was moves up from October at popular request, since the latter date could conflict with harvest s...
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VWU Officials Not Expecting Flood Problems from Recent Snow Melt
Vincennes Water Utilities officials expect no major problems flood problems from snow melt on any area rivers. During the recent Vincennes Utility Services Board session, officials believe a much-lower snow pack to the north, along with slower melting, will result on much lower river rises than in previous cases. Furth...
Feb 17, 2026
Washington Parks Board to Hold Park Usage Session Tomorrow NIght
The Washington Park and Recreation Board will meet tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 200 Harned Avenue. Anyone requesting use of the soccer fields, softball fields, or tennis courts this coming season MUST attend this meeting. ...
Feb 17, 2026
Robert Grigsby, 92. Freelandville
Robert Niles Grigsby, born on January 23, 1934, in Bruceville, Indiana, passed away at the age of 92, with his devoted wife of 70 years by his side in Freelandville, Indiana, on February 14, 2026. Robert spent his many years of life enriching those around him with his loving spirit and the joy he found in the simple pl...
Feb 17, 2026
Cheryl Reeder, 75, Vincennes
Cheryl Reeder, 75, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away February 14, 2026. She was born in Bedford, Indiana on July 21, 1949, to William Barlow and Joann Ryder. Cheryl worked as a server for many years and at the Harmony Club for 13 years. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, crocheting, and spending t...
Feb 17, 2026
Donald Goforth, 88 Evansville
Donald Eugene Goforth, a loving family man and respected community member, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 88 in Evansville, Indiana. Born on April 18, 1937, in Henryville, Indiana, he lived a full and vibrant life, treasured by all who knew him. Don graduated from high school and went on to master the ...
Feb 15, 2026
Jeff Kolb, 74, Vincennes
Jeffrey Barnes Kolb, 74, of Vincennes, IN, died on February 7, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN, following heart surgery. He was born in Fort Meade, MD, on May 28, 1951, to Joe and Norma (Schumacher) Kolb. He was married to Deborah (Nosko) Kolb for 52 years and together they had three children: Justin, Joanna, and John. Jeff,...
Feb 12, 2026
Marilyn Smith,89, Vincennes
Marilyn Louise (Martindale) Smith, 89, passed away February 7, 2026 at Gentle Care Nursing Home. She was born April 13, 1936 to the late John and Jennie (Church) Martindale in Vincennes, IN. She graduated from Monroe City High School in 1954 and married Orison (John) Smith on October 30, 1954. The couple lived in Hanau...
Feb 09, 2026
Kiara Schuckert-Jones, 39, Vincennes
Kiara Joy Schuckert-Jones, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 39. Born on March 10, 1986, in Massillon, Ohio, Kiara's loving spirit and warm heart touched the lives of all who knew her. Kiara is survived by her children, Skyla Lopez, Aly...
Feb 06, 2026
Charles Terrell, 88, Shoals
Charles E. (Charlie) Terrell, Sr., of Shoals, age 88, went to his heavenly home on February 4, 2026. Born April 12, 1937, in Martin County, he was the son of Charlie Terrell and Bertha Mae (Owens) Terrell. He was the 11th child of 12 and the last living member of his family. He married the love of his life, Wilma Taylo...
Feb 06, 2026
Drayven Tate, 7, Vincennes
Drayven Alias Tate passed away at the tender age of 7, on February 1, 2026, in Vincennes, IN. Born on September 22, 2018, in Newburgh, IN, to Joseph Edward Schlumpf Jr. and MiKayla Marie Tate, Drayven's vibrant spirit and smile brightened the lives of all who knew him. From a young age, Drayven's personality shown thro...
Feb 05, 2026
Norma Ruth Archer, 90, Oaktown
Norma Ruth "Hoover" Archer, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in Oaktown, IN, on February 3, 2026. Born on April 4, 1936, in Fairland, OK, near the Lake of the Cherokee, to the late James Virgil and Maggie Lee "Chancellor" Hoover, Norma grew to becom...
Feb 05, 2026
Betty Mathias, 92, Washington
Elizabeth "Betty" Mathias, 92, of Washington, Indiana went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 28, 1933, to the late Theodore "Ted" and Mary Murphy. Betty graduated from Washington Catholic School in 1951. She began her career with Southern Bell, l...
Feb 05, 2026
Jacqueline Wininger, 64, Bridgeport
Jackqueline L. Wininger, 64, of Bridgeport, IL passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on January 20, 1962, to John and Elizabeth Spangle. Jackqueline worked for many years as a cook. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time at home with her family and tending to her chickens. She will be...
Feb 04, 2026
Shirley A. Smith, 90, Vincennes
Shirley A. Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who dedicated her life to her family and work, passed away on February 2, 2026, in her hometown of Vincennes, IN, where she was born on August 3, 1935. Embraced by her community, Shirley led a life marked by kindness and a strong work ethic....
Feb 04, 2026
Three Knox County Boys' Basketball Teams in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices are back in action tonight, as they will travel to Newburgh to play the Castle Knights. Tip time is 8 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. Two Knox County feams face off, as the Rivet Patriots will host the South Knox Spartans at the Holscher Gym. Tip time is 7 pm; you can hear the game...
Feb 17, 2026
North Knox, Washington Knox Get Semi-State Directions
The North Knox Lady Warriors will head to Greencastle this Saturday for the 2-A Girls' Basketball Semi-State at Greencastle. They will face Pekin Eastern High School around noon on Saturday. Game 1 features Heritage Christian and Parke Heritage; that tips off around ten a-m. You can hear that North Knox-Pekin Eastern g...
Feb 16, 2026
Girls and Boys High School Basketball Action Report!!!!
HS Girls Regional Basketball Evansville Christian defeated White River Valley 73 to 32 North Knox took out Mater Dei 48 to 42 In Boys HS Basketball South Knox handled Shoals 59 to 37 Vincennes Lincoln defeated Wood Memorial 62 to 55
Feb 15, 2026
Boys Basketball Tonight; Girls' Regional Coverage Tomorrow
Knox County basketball gets back in full swing tonight. The Vincennes Lincoln Alics step out of conference tonight to face the Bloomfield Cardinals. The game at the Glover Gym begins at 7:30; hear it on 92.1, WZDM/ The South Knox Spartans will entertain the Barr-Reeve Vikings in a key Blue Chil Conference matchup. Tip ...
Feb 13, 2026
Rivet, South Knox Head Up Boys' Basketball This Evening
The Rivet Patriots will face the Clay City Eels tonight at the Holscher Gym in downtown Vincennes. Tip time is 7 pm; hear the game on 97/7, WAOV. It is a Blue Chip Conference matchup tonight for the South Knox Spartans, as they face Loogootee at Jack Butcher Arena. Tip time is 7:30; that one will be on 105.7, WUZR.
Feb 10, 2026
North Knox, Washington Preparing for Regional Action at Boonville Saturday
Regioual round matchups are set, including an area doubleheader Saturday at Boonville. Game 1 features the North Knox Warriors vs. the Mater Dei Wildcats in a 2-A regional. That tip is set for 2 pm Saturday; you can hear it on 105.7, WUZR. Game 2 is for a 3-A Regional title; that will go at five Saturday afternoon, as ...
Feb 09, 2026
High School Basketball Action!!!
HS Boys Basketball action Evansville Mater Dei defeated Pike Central 72 to 31 Barr Reeve bested Rivet 46 to 41 HS Girls Basketball Action White River Valley beat Shakamak 43 to 40 North Knox defeated Linton 55 to 46
Feb 08, 2026
Girls High School Basketball!!!
White River Valley defeated Bloomington lighthouse 57 to 22 Shakamak took out Clay City 61 to 24 Loogootee narrowly defeated north davies 35 to 34 North Knox put a beat down on South Knox 72 to 48 Washington handled Vincennes Lincoln 67 to 37
Feb 07, 2026
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Boys Basketball Recap for Friday
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices lost a close one last night, 55-52, to the Washingotn Hatchets at Alice Arena. The Alices were led in scoring by Leyton Battles with 20. The 7-13 Alices are back in action when the travel to the Glover Gym a week from tonight, to face the Bloomfield Cardinals. A two-point third quarter did ...
Feb 06, 2026
Knox County Basketball Recap for Thursday
The Rivet Patriots were eliminated last night in the North Daviess sectional, as they lost to Loogootee, 40-17. The Lady Patriots end the season at 10-13. In the other game at North Daviess last night, the homestanding North Daviess Cougars move to 18-6 as they defeat Washington Catholic, 65-10. All four Knox County bo...
Feb 05, 2026
Basketball Roundup for Wednesday
Kendal Hill led South Knox with 19 points and ten boards, as they eliminate Sullivan 43-32 in the 2=A Sectional at Eastern Greene. The Lady Spartans took command of the game in the third quarter, and were in complete control from then on. The South Knox Lady Spartans next face the North Knox Lady Warriors on Friday nig...
Feb 04, 2026
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