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"Parklet" Planned for Area Near KC Public Library
The Friends of the Knox County Public Library have received a rural engagement grant from Indiana University, The grant allows I-U's doctoral students to to write a plan for a community destination "parklet" behind the Library's meeting house. The meeting house is located just west of the main Library buildin...
Mar 21, 2025

Deadlines Set for Daviess Day of Caring
Two deadlines are coming up for participation in the coming Daviess County Say fo Caring. The deadline for agency and civic participation will be Thusday of next week, March 27th. The deadline for projects to be turned in for the event itself is on Friday, April fourth. The date for the 30th annual Daviess County Unite...
Mar 21, 2025

Nomination Requests Now in Place for KC Chamber Awards Dinner
The nominations are now in for the Knox County Chamber of Commerce's annual awards dinner, just over a month away. The event is set for April 30th at the Highland Woods Community Center in Vincennes. Seven awards will be given that night. They include Large Business of the Y ear, Small Business of the Year, Businesswom...
Mar 21, 2025

Lawrence County Illinois Prepares to Fund 700-Thousand Dollars in Paving Work
The Lawrence County Board approved the use of 800-thousand dollars in Illinois Motor Fuel Tax for county road maintenance. The tax is collected on each gallon of motor fuels that are sold across Illinois. The Board also approved part of the motor fuel tax and federal surface transportation funds to pay Lawrence County ...
Mar 21, 2025

Duke's Rate Increase is Now =In Effect
Duke Energy's Rate Hike Now in Effect Jds 3-21-2025 Duke Energy's rate increase is now in effect, raising household electricity bills by about 8%, with another 3% hike coming next year. The increase covers $295 million in operating costs. &en...
Mar 21, 2025

Boil Order Lifted for Pike County
Pike-Gibson Water lifted a Precautionary Boil Advisory for the Pikeville Area of Pike County Thursday. The advisory was issued Tuesday and affected customers north of Cup Creek along State Road 257 and customers on County Roads 700 South and 725 So...
Mar 21, 2025

Knox County to Use Over 2 Million Dollars in Paving Funds
Knox County will use over 2 million dollars to pave and repair roads across the county this year. The money is a combination of state grant money, along with matching County funds. Knox County Commissioner T-J Brink-himself a worker at INDOT-knows the funding is a great help-especially to protect those roads from water...
Mar 20, 2025

Kelso Creek Bridge Work Begins in 1 Week
The Indiana Department of Transportation will have alternating lane closures over and around Kelso Creek on the Vincennes bypass. The alternating lane closures are set to begin a week from today-- Wednesday, March 26th. The lane closuresis to replace a deck on the Kelso Creek bridge. Work on that bridge will continue t...
Mar 20, 2025

Gas Prices Going Up
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday jumped 17 cents from Tuesday to $3.10 a gallon. That's the same as Wednesday's national average. It was also eighteen cents higher than a week ago, fourteen cents higher ...
Mar 20, 2025

Patola Woman Charged With Drug Counts
Gibson County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Patoka woman on multiple charges Tuesday following a search of her residence as part of a drug investigation. Methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia were found during the search. 56-year-old Malissa Lind...
Mar 20, 2025

Anthony Beaman, 44, Vincennes
Anthony Ryan Beamon, a spirited soul and beloved father, passed away at the age of 44 on March 16, 2025, in Vincennes, IN. He was born on February 27, 1981, in Indianapolis, IN, to his parents James McCarthy of Jasper, IN, and Sandra "Peach" Beamon of Vincennes, IN. Anthony was an adventurous individual with ...
Mar 18, 2025

Roger Snyder, 61, Edwardsport
Roger Lee Snyder Sr., aged 61, a resident of Edwardsport, IN, passed away on March 16, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Roger, known for his loving nature and kind spirit, was born on October 19, 1963, to the late Gerald and Betty "Wampler" Snyder. Roger worked for Hammelman Nitrate and later worked as a tr...
Mar 18, 2025

JOhn Hardy, 71, Washington
John Robert Hardy III, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Evansville, IN, at the age of 71. Born on November 16, 1953, in Washington, IN, John lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his passion for sports and horticulture. Survived by his m...
Mar 18, 2025

Dennis Sidebottom, 71, Plainfield
Dennis Wayne Sidebottom passed away on March 12, 2025, in Plainfield, IN. Born on November 9, 1957, in Marion County, IN, Dennis grew up surrounded by the love of his parents, James Wendell Sidebottom and Norma Louise "Smith" Sidebottom. He carried their legacy of kindness and strength throughout his life. De...
Mar 16, 2025
Charlie Wright, 86, Washington
Charles Oliver "Charlie" Wright, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and mentor, departed this life on March 12, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on March 23, 1938, in Washington, Indiana, to George and Thelma "Ballow" Wright, Charlie lived a life marked by enthusiasm, kindness,...
Mar 16, 2025

Jana WAgner, 65, Vincennes
Jana Wagner (Farley), 65, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, in Vincennes, Indiana following years of chronic illnesses. She was surrounded by family and the best of friends. Born on September 30, 1959, Jan was a 1977 graduate of Lawrenceville High School. She later pursued a career in dental hygiene, earning a ...
Mar 16, 2025
Judith C ottingham, 72, Vincennes
Judith Ann Cottingham 72, of Vincennes, IN passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born in Sullivan, IN June 10, 1952 the daughter, of Charles Allen Walters and Margaret Ann Hendricks. Judy graduated from Union High School in 1970 and from Vincennes University with an RN ...
Mar 13, 2025

Carl Grannan, 81, Washington
Carl J. Grannan, 81, passed away at his residence on at 9:49 pm on March 10, 2025. Carl was born on March 14, 1943 in Washington, IN the son of Carl H. and Ruth L. (Rosenberry) Grannan. He married Gloria Palmer on February 23, 1962 and she survives. Carl retired from the Naval Surface Warfare Center in the Defense Depa...
Mar 13, 2025
Rev. Jess Bline, 68, Bicknell
Rev. Jess M. Bline, 68, of Bicknell, IN, passed away March 9, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Jess was born November 9, 1956 in Seymour, IN He was a graduate of Victory Christian School. He answered the call to become a pastor and began his ministry in Bicknell, IN at the Church of God, Jess pastored in Brinkley, ...
Mar 13, 2025
Robert E. Stevenson, 78, Vincennes
Obit for Robert E. "Bob" Stevenson Robert E. "Bob" Stevenson, 76, of Vincennes, IN, passed away March 4, 2025 in Newburgh, IN. Bob was born May 18, 1948 in Vincennes the son of Frances L. Campling Crecelius and Don Stevenson. After attending high school at Lincoln H.S., he joined the U.S. Army havin...
Mar 12, 2025

Mark D. Geheb, 58, Vincennes
Mark David Geheb, aged 58, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Vincennes, IN. Born on July 9, 1966, in Lawrenceville, IL, he was a respected lawyer, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and a friend to many. Mark is fondly remembered by his beloved wife, Kimberly Lynn "Corbett" Geheb, and his cherished son,...
Mar 10, 2025
Joseph Heffernan, 77, Mongtgomery
Joseph Daniel Heffernan, a loving father, cherished grandfather, honored veteran, and friend to many, passed away in his hometown of Montgomery, IN, on March 6, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on January 7, 1948, in Washington, IN, Joseph, affectionately known as Joe to his friends and loved ones, grew up to become a man ...
Mar 09, 2025

All-SIAC Honors for LHS' Joel Sanders
Congratulations goes out to Vincennes Lincoln High School Senior Joel Sanders, who was named to the 2nd team All SIAC boys basketball team. Sanders averaged 14.6 points and 6.7 points a game for the Alices, who finished 14-12 on the season and 3-6 in conference play. Memorials Luke Ellspermann was named player of the y...
Mar 19, 2025

Baseball Rankings out: LHS Honorable Mention in 3-A
Vincennes Lincoln is an honorable mention in the Class 3-A IHSBCA preseason baseball poll. Other honorable mentions in 3-A include Jasper, Evansville Memorial, Princeton, and Gibson Southern. In class 2-A, Barr-Reeve is fourth, North Posey 5th and Forest Park 9th. Mater Dei is an honorable mention. In Class A, Tecumseh...
Mar 18, 2025

Semi-State Pairings Set for Saturday
The pairings are set for this Saturdays boys basketball semi-states. At the Class 2-A Southern Semi-state at the Hatchet House in Washington, game one at 10:30 has 24-4 Park Heritage taking on 19-6 Forest Park. Game two features 18-9 University against 21-6 Linton. At the Class A Southern Semi-state at Seymour, at 10am...
Mar 17, 2025

After 50 Years; Gene Miiller Retires from Coaching
One of the most successful boy's basketball coaches in Indiana history is calling it a career. Gene Miiller announced on Wednesday he will be retiring from coaching after 50 seasons. Miiller was 779-391 in his career and will retire the fourth all-time winningest coach. Only J.R Holmes, Jack Keefer and Jack Butcher hav...
Mar 13, 2025

Academic All-State Players Named
Congratulations goes out to several Knox County Basketball players who have been named to the IBCA Academic All State teams. Luke Hall of Vincennes Lincoln and Justin Siewers of South Knox were named to the Boys First team. Ella Bobe of South Knox was tabbed first team among the girls while Alex McKinley of North Knox ...
Mar 11, 2025

Regional Pairings Set for Saturday
Regional sites and pairings have been set for Saturdays boys basketball Regionals. At Washington...Brownstown Central takes on Evansville Memorial while Terre Haute North battles Whiteland Community. At Southridge...Jennings County meets Princeton and Jeffersonville battles Evansville Harrison. At Loogootee...Northeast...
Mar 10, 2025

IBCA Honors North Knox, South Knox Girls' Basketball Players
Knox County is well represented on the IBCA All State girls basketball Teams. Ella Bobe and Bren Hill of South Knox were selected to the small school Senior all state team while teammate Kendal Hill was named to the underclassman all state team. North Knox's' Lexi Primus was also named to the underclassman team. Rec...
Mar 07, 2025

SK Advances Over Sullivan; LHS, Rivet Both Eliminated
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices had their season come to an end on Tuesday, falling to Washington 62-46 in the opening round of the Southridge Class 3-A Sectional. Joel Sanders led the Alices with 19 points. Lincoln finishes the season at 14-11. Game two had Gibson Southern get past Jasper in Overtime 54-47. At the Easter...
Mar 05, 2025

Boys' Basketball Sectional Play Begins Tonight
The Boys Basketball sectionals take center stage tonight. Lets start at the Southridge Class 3-A sectional. Game one his 14-10 Vincennes Lincoln battling 15-7 Washington. Tip off is set for six and you can hear the game here on WZDM. Game two has 17-5 Gibson Southern against 9-13 Jasper. At the Eastern Green Class 2-A ...
Mar 04, 2025

South Knox Celebrating a 2-A Girls' Title; Boys' tournament Turn Starts This Week
Once again, a big congratulations goes out to the South Knox Girls Basketball Team for capturing the State 2-A title with a convincing 55-33 win over Rensselaer Central. Kendal Hill had a double-double of 18 points and ten rebounds while Big sister Bren added 14 points and a dozen rebounds. Grace Detweiler added ten po...
Mar 03, 2025

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTS UPDATE!!!
South Knox captured the school's first ever state championship, beating Rensselaer Central 55-33 to win the Girls Class 2-A Basketball Championship. Kendal Hill led the Lady Spartans with 18 points and ten rebounds. Bren Hill added 17 points and 12 rebounds and Grace Detweiler chipped in with 12 points. South Knox wrap...
Mar 02, 2025
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