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Blood Donors Needed for Summer Shortage
The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood and platelet donors as summer travel and rising temperatures threaten the area's blood supply. Officials report a drop in scheduled donations over the last few weeks. To encourage donors, anyone who gives blood between now and June 28th will receive a fifteen-d...
7h ago
OCU Workers Suing for Paychecks
Employees of Oakland City University are now suing after missing their third paycheck. OCU president Dr. Ron Dempsey told employees last week that they would get their money by Friday, and has now changed that to say it could arrive sometime today. The university has laid off employees and suspended all undergraduate a...
7h ago
Area Groups Get Funding as Part of Victims of Crime Act
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has awarded around 45 and a half million dollars in grants statewide as part of the "Victims of Crime Act." The funding was announced yesterday from Indianapolis. Knox County received three grants, with the largest being nearly 410-thousand dollars for Knox County's of...
7h ago
Knox County Large Item Collection Set for Saturday
Saturday will be the day for the third annual Knox County large item collection at Republic Services' location on Second Street in Vincennes. The free large item collection will be available from eight to noon this Saturday. The collection is a partnership between the County and the Knox County Health Department. Dep...
7h ago
Pantheon Hints at Business Startup Announcement Coming Next Month
The Vincennes-based Pantheon Business Theatre has declared another business startup will be announced in just over a month's time. No other information on the announcement has been made at this time. Along with that announcement, later this month, the Pantheon will host a food-based business workshop. The sessions w...
7h ago
KC Council to Consider New Vehicles for County Highway Department
The Knox County Council will consider a request for a set of vehicles in the Knox County Highway Department. Department officials are requesting a couple of dump trucks, and a set of pickup trucks, due to the age of the current models. Council members heard the request, and decided to consider it during their 2027 bud...
7h ago
KC Council Approves Preliminary ERA for Iona Solar Project
The Knox County Council has approved a preliminary resolution for a ten-year property tax reduction for the Iona Solar, LLC project in Harrison Township. The solar facility is an estimated 800 million dollar project, with field and battery storage. The resolution would make the land an Economic Revitalization Area, w...
7h ago
I-69 Ramp Closures Coming at 231 Ramps
INDOT says lane and ramp closures on I-69 near Crane in Greene County are set to begin Wednesday. The closures over U.S. 231 will allow for minor patching and bridge deck overlay work. One lane will stay open in each direction. Starting Saturday, ramp closures from I-69 to U.S. 231 near Crane are also scheduled. They i...
7h ago
Gas Prices Dropping, but Still Over State Averange in Vincennes
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Tuesday was $3.41 per gallon, 75¢ lower than Tuesday's national average of $4.16 per gallon. It is also $1.03 lower than a month ago, and 41¢ higher than a year ago. In Vincennes, gas prices are starting to decline back toward the state aver...
7h ago
Vincennes City Council Clearing the Way for More Single Family Homes
The Vincennes City Council has approved on first reading a set of rezoning requests to take some properties from commercial zoning to residential. The requests are part of a development effort to start some new single-family residences in Vincennes. Vincennes City Council president Brian Grove knows there is a need for...
7h ago
Martha Burnett, 90, Washington
Martha "Marty" P. Burnett, age 90, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 6, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1935, in Bloomington, Indiana, and lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, her friends, and the many simple joys that brought her happiness. Marty attended school and later built a ste...
Jun 09, 2026
John Coyle, 69, Vinennes
John H. Coyle, age 69, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1956, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and lived a life marked by dedication and the simple joys that brought him happiness each day. John graduated from high school and went on to build a steady and respected career as a CNC M...
Jun 07, 2026
James L. Southgate, 82, Freelandville
James L. Southgate, age 82, of Freelandville, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his parents, Edward Southgate and Norma "Mikesell" Smith. James graduated from high school and, afterwards, spent many years working in salvage yards and maintaining ...
Jun 07, 2026
Shirley Bunte, 90, Bruceville
Shirley (Mattingly) Bunte, 90, of Bruceville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home with her family at her bedside. Shirley was born on November 24, 1935, in Washington, Indiana, to Alma (Alberti) and Joseph Mattingly. She married Joe Bunte in 1954. They were married for 64 years until he passed away...
Jun 01, 2026
Beverly Patton, 86, Bicknell
Beverly Sue Patton, age 86, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, in the town where she was born on September 20, 1939. She lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, hard work, and the community she called home throughout her years. Throughout her working years, Beverly served in several roles...
May 31, 2026
JOhn Alton, 80, Terre Haute
John Clinton Alton, age 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by serving his country, having a family, and being a spirit that touched those around him. John enjoyed the simple pleasures that brought people together. He lo...
May 29, 2026
Carol Ann Bowers, 83, Freellandville
Carol Ann (Hislip) Bowers, 83, passed away on May 25, 2026. She was born April 19, 1943, to Willard and Elfrieda (Trabant) Hislip, in Vincennes, Indiana. She graduated in 1961 from Freelandville High School. Carol graduated from Vincennes University in 1963 with a secretarial degree. Carol was employed by Prudential In...
May 28, 2026
Charlotte Stinebaugh, 83, Bicknell
Charlotte Ann (Carrico) Stinebaugh, 83, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on May 24, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on June 27, 1942, in Freelandville, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her church, and the many simple joys that made her days meaningful. Charlotte graduated from Free...
May 27, 2026
Lois Marlene Noble 89
Lois Marlene Noble, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on August 25, 1936, in Petersburg, IN the daughter of George K. and Ruth E. (Fair) Griffith. She married Myron Noble on November 26, 1955 and he survives.She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she found solace and strength in he...
May 25, 2026
Robert J. Clark (Bob) 99, from Vincennes
Robert J. Clark (Bob) 99, from Vincennes passed from this life to his heavenly home on May 20, 2026. Robert was born on January 24, 1927, in Indianapolis, IN, and moved to Vincennes with his parents Samuel Walter Clark and Eva Mae Kidwell-Clark. As a teen, Bob worked as a bellhop at the Grand Hotel in Vincennes. He als...
May 25, 2026
Lois Noble, 89, Vincennes
Lois Marlene Noble, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on August 25, 1936, in Petersburg, IN the daughter of George K. and Ruth E. (Fair) Griffith. She married Myron Noble on November 26, 1955 and he survives.She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she found solace and strength in he...
May 24, 2026
Norma "Jean" Dixon
Norma "Jean" Dixon, of Vincennes, Indiana, departed this life on May 20, 2026, at her home with several of her children by her side. She was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, on July 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Ray and Agnes "Snider" Garvey. She grew up on the farm in St. Francisville, Illinoi...
May 22, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Monday
The North Knox School Board named Doug Boyd as the Warriors new head coach on Friday afternoon. Boyd moves to Knox County after spending many years as an assistant coach for Sullivan. He will replace Josh Adams as the Warriors' head coach. South Knox tennis player Alli Hayden has been named to the South squad for the...
Jun 08, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. The Blue Chip All-Conference baseball team has been named fo...
Jun 05, 2026
KC Sports Roundup for Thursday
The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for a...
Jun 04, 2026
NK Ousted from Linton Sectional Yesterday; Sullivan Wins Title
It took two swings of the bat-- a two run homer in the third, and a grand slam in the fourth--to eliminate the North Knox Warriors, 7=4, at the hands of the Sullivan Golden Arrows. Hunter Mason got the win for Sullivan, while Kason Oxby took the loss for the Warriors. Kason Oxby was relieving for Rylan Oxby; he was st...
Jun 02, 2026
NK Baseballers Set for Afternoon Baseball Semifinal at Linton
One Knox County team is still alive in baseball sectional play, as the North Knox Warriors play Sullivan at one this afternoon in the Linton Sectional. The Warriors were defeated by Sullivan when the two played early in the year. You can hear the game this afternoon on 105.7, WUZR. The winner plays tonight at six in ...
Jun 01, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In baseball: A single run in the seventh was enough for the North Knox Warriors to defeat the host Linton Miners 3-2 at the Linton baseball sectional. Two wild pitches allowed Carter Becher to score the eventual winning run in the top of the seventh. Levi Pahmeier turned in a stellar complete game outing, as he allowe...
May 29, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Thursday
In baseball tournament action: Vincennes Lincoln's Brady Anderson came up with a one-hitter, as the Alices advance to the Jasper Sectional semifinals by defeating the host Wildcats 2-0. Anderson struck out eight in the win. The Alices scored in the first and in the seventh to get the victory. Nash Ransom and Tyson G...
May 28, 2026
Area Sports Roundup for Wednesday
The South Knox Lady Spartans were defeated in Sullivan sectional play by the Linter Miners 12-4. Linton led 10=0 before the Spartans scored two in the sixth, and two in the seventh, to extend the game to the full seven innings. Braelyn Gladish set a new single-season hits record with a first inning do uble, as she rec...
May 27, 2026
Sports Update Action Report Softball, Baseball, Tennis
In high school softball action The Lady Alices lost to 3A #5 Edgewood 5-0 The Lady Alices went toe to toe with One of the best teams in 3A, except for the 5th when Edgewood was able to string a few hits together and pushed 5 runs across. The Lady Alices finish the regular season with a 23-3 Mark and look to compete for...
May 22, 2026
Sports Update Action Report Softball and Girls Tennis Sectional Semi-Finals
The Lady Alices softball team pounded out 19 hits to beat West Vigo 15-6 The Alices improve to 23-2 and travel to Ellettsville to take on 5th ranked Edgewood today for a 6PM start Sectional Semi-Finals in girls tennis South Knox defeats Vincennes Linsoln 5 to 0 That leaves South Knox Varsity Record (18-0) South Knox ...
May 21, 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
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