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Winter Chill Leads to Warning About Frozen Lakes and Ponds
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is urging the public to use extreme caution around frozen ponds and lakes. The sheriff's office reminds you that ice must be at least four inches thick to support a person's weight. &ensp...
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Knox County Health Department Launching Free Blood Pressure Control Program
The Knox County Health Department is launching a free Blood Pressure Control Program in recognition of February as American Heart Health Month. Nearly 50% of all Americans are affected by high blood pressure, and only 1 in 5 have it under control. The program is open to all Knox County residents, and there is no cost t...
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South Knox Teachers Get Added Health Savings Account Funds
The South Knox School Board has approved a 250-thousand dollar transfer for employee health savings accounts. The funding was first moved from the Operations fund to the Rainy Day fund. After that, it was taken from Rainy Day to boost the health savings accounts. Board members approved the transfer resolutions unanimou...
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Knox County Council Agrees to 275-Thousand Dollars for Snapp Ditch
The Knox County Council has approved the use of 275-thousand dollars toward a Busseron Township project. The funding will continue assistance for the Snapp Ditch project near Oaktown. That funding is a partial payment for work happening on that ditch improvement project. The Board also made a renewal of the Live 911 pr...
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Bloomfield Man Arrested in Gibson County
A Bloomfield man was arrested Sunday afternoon during a traffic stop on I-69 near Oakland City for driving more than 90 miles per hour. A Gibson County Sheriff's Deputy found 59-year-old Dwight Weedon had been driving under the influence. &en...
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Vincennes City Council Appoints Various Positions
The Vincennes City Council re-appointed Brian Grove to be their Council president for another year. Grove was named as chair for the first time in 2024; this is his second year to be appointed. Board members named John Stangle to be their vice-president; he will take the position from Ryan Lough. Board members also mad...
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Beckwith, Rokita Also Sworn in During Governor's Ceremony
Two other top Indiana leaders were sworn in Monday, as part of Governor Mike Braun's ceremony in Indianapolis. The others to take oaths of office were new Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and State Attorney General Todd Rokita. In his inauguration speech, Beckwith promised to respond directly to the people of Indiana...
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VCS Hands Out Awards to Lower Elementary Grade Teachers, Aides
Vincennes Community Schools has awarded over 42-thousand, 500 dollars in stipends to various teachers in the Corporation's elementary schools. The stipends are for teachers in grades Kindergarten through grade three, along with various Title One aides, and special education teachers. The extra funding comes from their ...
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VCSC Unified Robotics Team Teachers Get Stipends
The Vincennes Community School Board has approved stipends to teachers of various Unified Robotics teams. The teams were involved in a competition at Adams Coliseum last November 8th. One teacher-Valerie Grumieaux from Vigo Elementary-got a one-thousand dollar award. 500 dollar stipends were given to Darrell Hicklin of...
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KC Health Department Planning Blood Pressure Control Program
The Knox County Health Department is launching a free Blood Pressure Control Program in recognition of February as American Heart Health Month. Nearly 50% of all Americans are affected by high blood pressure, and only 1 in 5 have it under control. The program is open to all Knox County residents, and there is no cost t...
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Connie "Birdie" Pritchett, 68, Vincennes
Connie Marie Pritchard "Birdie",68, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side. Connie a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was born in Sullivan, Indiana, on February 5, 1956, and is the daughter of Robert and Hazel (Butler) Wright. Connie brought joy and warmth to everyone she enc...
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Betty Burnett, 68, Vincennes
Betty A. Burnett, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Vincennes, IN, at the age of 68. Born on April 7, 1956, in Owensboro, KY, Betty's early years brimmed with curiosity and joy. Her life was a testament to the strength of familial bonds, surrounded by loved ones who will cherish her mem...
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Gary Meade, 84, Washington
Gary Lee Meade, 74, of Daviess County, IN, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Washington, IN. Born on November 28, 1950, to Warren Harding Meade and Agnes Ellen "Veale" Meade, he was a soul known for his loving nature, humorous spirit, and remarkable handiness. A proud high school graduate, Gary spent his pr...
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Joshua Williams, 40, Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joshua Ryan Williams, a beloved father, husband, son, brother and friend, who left this earth way too soon. Josh passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2025 at the young age of 40 at IU Methodist Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Josh was an amazing young man whose infect...
Jan 14, 2025
Elizabeth Hraley, 73, Robinson
Elizabeth Marley, 73, of Robinson, IL sadly passed away January 9, 2024. She was born in Vincennes, IN on August 27, 1951, to the late Joseph and JoAnn (Chambers) Marley. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1969. Elizabeth proudly served her country as a civil servant in the Navy, where she was on an experimental...
Jan 14, 2025
Julie Purcell, 54, Vincennes
Julie "Butler" Purcell, aged 54, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Jasper, IN. Born on November 13, 1970, in Vincennes, IN, Julie was a cherished daughter of Philip Butler and Debbie Wininger Lehman, and step-daughter to Thomas Lehman. Embracing life with open arms, she connected with the world through her r...
Jan 13, 2025
Eleda Mattison, 67, Vincennes
Born in Phoenix Arizona on January 15th , 1957, Eleda Mattison entered this world to Dale Roger Dickman and Esther Pearl (Stone) Dickman. Eleda, known as Ede to those that had the pleasure of knowing her, left this world peacefully January 1st , 2025, surrounded by all of her girls. Ede was the second oldest of a busy ...
Jan 10, 2025
Marietta Earley, 94, Bicknell
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marietta F. Earley, a beloved mother and devoted friend who left us peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on October 28, 1930 in Vincennes the daughter of Leo and Agnes (Mouzin) Steimel. She married John W. Earley on August 16, 1950 and he prec...
Jan 08, 2025
Randy Emmons obit
Randall E. "Randy" Emmons, 78, passed away at 6:35 pm on January 2, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Randy was born on February 5, 1946 in Vincennes the son of Keith and Pauline (Barmes) Emmons. He married Beverly Adams on April 30, 2005 and she survives. Randy served his country in the United States Army ret...
Jan 05, 2025
Robert Harding, 71, Edwardsport
Robert (Bobby) L. Harding Jr., father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 71 in Edwardsport, IN. Born on November 10, 1953, in Shelbyville, IN, Robert was father to his children Rob Harding, William Harding, Shelcey Davis, Doug Sydow (Bonnie), Dawn Zoerner (Gary), and Kim C...
Jan 05, 2025
Jeff (Woody" Woodhull, 66, Washington
Jeffrey Alan "Woody" Woodhull, age 66, of Washington, IN, passed away surrounded by love on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Washington, IN. Born on February 27, 1958, to Marjorie Joan "Hogue" Woodhull and the late Charles Robert Woodhull, Woody was a lifelong resident of Indiana, cherished by his fam...
Jan 03, 2025
Dale Charlton, 73, Vincennes
Dale Reese Charlton, a man of remarkable selflessness, kindness, and unwavering faith, passed away on December 19, 2024, in Vincennes, IN, at the age of 73. Born on December 3,1951, in Sullivan, IN, he was a beacon of hope and comfort to all who knew him. Dale's legacy is honored through his enduring devotion to the co...
Dec 23, 2024
Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
In girls basketball action last night, South Knox is now 15-2 on the season after rolling past Wood Memorial 81-40. What a night for senior Bren Hill who poured in a career high 32 points. Ella Bobe added 22 points and Delaynee Coomes scored nine and set the record at South Knox for 3 pointers made in a career in girls...
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Knox County Local Sports for Tuesday
On the local sports scene for today.... In Girls Basketball Action... Class 2-A number one South Knox will play host to Wood Memorial. The Spartans are 17-2 while The Trojans are 9-7. It's varsity only at 6:30 and you can hear the game on WUZR 105.7fm. 6-7 Linton makes the trip to Holscher gym to face 9-6 Vincennes Riv...
Jan 14, 2025
LHS Proposes to Move Conferences from SIAC to WIC; South Knox Still 2A Number 1 for Girls Basketball
Vincennes Lincoln is one step closer from making a conference change. This morning, the Vincennes Community School Board voted 4-0 to apply for admission to join the Western Indiana Conference for athletics. The move would end a nearly five year stay with the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference. The Recommendation was...
Jan 13, 2025
Elks Hoop Shoot Planned Tomorrow at Vincennes YMCA
The annual Vincennes Elks Hoop Shoot is tentatively set for tomorrow at the Vincennes YMCA. At this time though, the event is weather permitting. As of now, registration is set for nine tomorrow morning, with the shoot itself starting at ten. Three groups of both boys and girls will compete to move onto district compet...
Jan 10, 2025
Updated Knox County Sports Cancellations for Tuesday
Sports cancellation list: The North Knox boys' game with Sullivan has been moved from tonight to a week from tonight, January 14th. The game will have a 6 pm JV tip. The Rivet boys' game with Linton tonight has been cancelled, with no makeup date set at this time. Also, the Rivet boys' game Saturday with Dugger has bee...
Jan 07, 2025
Sports Resets for Monday-Tuesday, 1/6-7
The Monday, 1/6 Vincennes Lincoln @ Linton-Stockton girls V & JV basketball games have been POSTPONED to Saturday, 1/11. The JV game will tip at 11:00 AM, with the varsity to follow at 12:30 PM. The bus will depart at 9:20 AM. The Monday, 1/6 Vincennes Lincoln @ Barr-Reeve boys JV basketball tournament has been CAN...
Jan 06, 2025
High School Sports Update
The North Knox girls basketball team split a pair of games at the Center Grove Tournament . The Lady Warriors lost their first game to the host school 52-42 but bounced back to take third place, downing Jeffersonville 67-54. Alex McKinley poured in 26 points for North Knox while Lexi Primus added 15. In girls basketbal...
Jan 03, 2025
Sports Update
North Knox Freshman went 1-1 in todays Freshman tournament at North Knox First game NK beat Bloomfield 38-35 on a last second shot by Luke Schroeder NK lost championship game to Washington 30-41 Next game is at Evansville Christian January 6th
Dec 31, 2024
Holiday Basketball Sports Schedule
Holiday Basketball Tournaments dominate the sports schedule. At the Hall of Fame Girls Basketball Classic in New Castle Class 2-A number one South Knox takes on Class 4-A number two Hamilton Southeastern. Both teams are undefeated. Tip-off is set for around 12:30 and you can hear the game on WUZR 105.7fm. The first gam...
Dec 27, 2024
Sports Roundup for Monday, December 23rd
here is one girls high school basketball game this afternoon as 8-2 North Knox takes on 7-4 Jeffersonville. The Varsity tip off is set for 3:30 and you can hear the game on WUZR 105.7fm. Congratulations to the Rivet 8th grade boy's basketball team which captured the Diocese tournament yesterday. In the first semi-final...
Dec 23, 2024
Saturday Basketball Report
In High school basketball....at the DC Metals Viking Classic...in the boys division Vincennes Lincoln suprised Barr-Reeve 42-35 but lost in the finals to Clay City 67-51. On the girls side, the Lady Alices claimed the title beating Clay City 49-10 and Barr Reeve 51-42. Other boys scores....South Knox lost to Terre Haut...
Dec 22, 2024
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