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Vincennes: Hart Street Traffic Advisory

Starting around Monday, June 1st, 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 ...

Entries Being Accepted for Vincennes Independence Day Parade

The City of Vincennes is now accepting entries for its Independence Day Parade. This year's theme is "Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom". All entries must be decorated in patriotic form with properly displayed flags. Entries must be received by noon on Friday, June 26th. You can download a copy of the entry fo...

Republican State Senator to Write Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill

Republican state Senator Mike Bohacek (ba-HA-check) is working on writing a bill that will be introduced in 2027 to legalize medical marijuana in Indiana. Bohacek is from Michiana Shores in northern Indiana and his work on the bill follows the Trump administration reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana last mon...

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Richard Allen's Attorneys Granted Oral Arguments in Appeal of Delphi Murders Conviction

Lawyers defending the man in prison for the Delphi murders will be able to make oral arguments in an appeal. The Indiana Court of Appeals granted Richard Allen's attorney's request this week. Allen is serving a 130-year prison sentence for the 2017 deaths of 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams in Del...

State Ordered By Governor to Halt Using Federal Survivor Benefits for Foster Child Costs

Indiana Governor Mike Braun is ordering the state to stop using federal survivors' benefits on foster child costs. The Indiana Department of Child Services has been using the money to reimburse the state for the cost of caring for the children. Braun says the money belongs to the children, not the state. The average be...

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Road Closure Planned for State Road 59 in Greene County

The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 59 in Linton is scheduled to be closed Monday for an emergency railroad crossing replacement. The work is expected to take a week to complete, depending on the weather. The official detour will be State Road 67 to State Road 54. Local traffic will have access up ...

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...

Oakland City University Deal to Keep University Open

Oakland City University says a new partnership deal should keep the school open and operating normally. School leaders say classes, sports, and daily operations will continue, though details of the agreement have not been released yet. The announcement comes as some employees say they still have not been paid because o...

Obituaries

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...

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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...

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...

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...

Brian Sanders, 43, Terre Haute

Brian Christopher Sanders, age 43, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1982, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a quiet strength that touched those who knew him. Brian was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and fri...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Local Sports

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

High School Sports Report Brief

Sullivan defeated Lincoln 9 to 4

Knox County Sports Recap for Thursady

The Rivet Patriots reversed a 2-0 deficit with four runs in the 4th and 6th to defeat North Central 4-2. Brody Shots and Jayden Thacker combined to strike out ten Thunderburds in the game. Thacker got the win in relief of Shots. Miles Holka had a big sixth inning RBI to secure the win for the Patriots. A grand slam f...

Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesdy

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices got back on the right track with an 11-3 win last night over Princeton. Cooper Collns had a homer and four RBI to lead the Alices to the victory. Nash Ransom won the game, going one out short of a complete game. He recorded six strikeouts and gave up only one walk for the outing. Northea...

IHSAA Sectional Pairings Set

Here is the IHSAA Baskeball sectional pairings, as drawn yesterday in Indianapolis... IN Class 3A: Jasper (6) G1: Vincennes Lincoln vs. Jasper. G2: Princeton Community vs. Gibson Southern. Bye Game:: Washington vs. Southridge. Evansville Bosse (6) G1: Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Central. G2: Evansville Bosse vs....

Entertainment News

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'Knots Landing' star Donna Mills says she won't 'be quiet' after critic targeted her makeup at age 85

Donna Mills, 85, tells Tamron Hall why she clapped back at a makeup critic, saying her viral message is really about empowering all women as they age.

Spencer Pratt vows to leave LA and find 'last American Dream' in another city if mayoral bid fails

Spencer Pratt admitted he won't rebuild his Palisades wildfire-destroyed home unless he wins LA's mayoral race, and threatened to leave the city otherwise.

Sabrina Carpenter stuns in see-through Dior dress over white lace lingerie

Sabrina Carpenter turned heads in a sheer butter yellow gown over visible white lace lingerie at the star-studded Dior Cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles.

Brooke Shields reflects on being made a 'sex symbol' at a young age and how she turned the page on fame

Brooke Shields reflects on being labeled a sex symbol at a young age and says comedy was where she was always happiest throughout her career.

Jessica Alba stuns in sports bra selfie after 'get it done' gym session

Jessica Alba gives fans a glimpse into her intense fitness routine, sharing sweaty gym selfies and workout clips on TikTok and Instagram this week.

'Who's the Boss?' star Danny Pintauro exposes the harsh reality behind child stardom

Danny Pintauro, who starred in "Who's the Boss?" as a child, went viral after sharing he drives for Amazon while trying to break back into acting.

Maitland Ward says she was 'set up' and 'betrayed' by 'Boy Meets World' co-stars in toxic fallout

Maitland Ward gives an update on her "Boy Meets World" co-star feud, saying she feels betrayed but wishes Danielle Fishel and the others no ill will.

'Brady Bunch' cast made nearly nothing from decades of reruns, Eve Plumb claims

Eve Plumb's memoir "Happiness Included" reveals the "Brady Bunch" cast earned residuals for only 10 reruns per episode, with payments drying up before she finished high school.

Julianne Moore slammed for saying she doesn't want to act in movies with 'explosions and guns'

Julianne Moore sparked backlash at the Cannes Film Festival after saying she doesn't like movies with "explosions and guns" in a Variety interview.

Carly Pearce knew her marriage was a mistake on her wedding night and 'blew up my life to get out'

Carly Pearce says she knew on her wedding night that marrying Michael Ray was a mistake, revealing he made it 'very clear' she had made a big error.

Canada confirms hantavirus case linked to cruise ship outbreak that has killed three passengers

Canada confirms a hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak that has killed three people and sickened multiple passengers.

Netanyahu 'blunder' threatens US-backed Israel-UAE alliance at critical moment with Iran: analyst

U.S.-brokered Israel-UAE alliance shows signs of strain after Netanyahu's claimed secret UAE visit drew a swift denial amid rising Iran tensions.

ISIS terror leader at large after US strike kills top commander amid rising Africa threat: analyst

Human intelligence penetrated deep local networks to kill ISIS West Africa commander al-Minuki, described as the group's biggest loss in years.

NATO ally Poland warns Russia, Belarus pushing illegal migrants toward alliance - and the US

Poland's military guards its Belarus border against what officials call a Russian-backed hybrid warfare campaign using migrants to destabilize NATO.

Maldives military diver dies searching for four Italian divers missing inside underwater cave system

A Maldivian military diver died from decompression sickness during a perilous mission to recover bodies of four Italian divers trapped in a deep underwater cave.

King Charles 'shocked and saddened' over soldier's 'unexplained' death at horse show he attended

King Charles was "shocked and saddened" after a soldier died following a fall at the Royal Windsor Horse Show during a King's Troop display Friday.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a public health emergency after 80 suspected deaths

The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda an international public health emergency after dozens of suspected deaths were reported.

Man dies after attack by 13-foot great white shark near popular island resort: officials

A 38-year-old man was killed in a shark attack near Rottnest Island off Australia's western coast, authorities say, urging additional caution in the area.

UK defense shortfalls highlighted as Britain avoids Iran offensive role amid Trump criticism

While Starmer opposed joining offensive action against Iran, reports suggest politics aside, Britain's military may lack the capacity for a major combat role.

Driver identified after car plows into crowd injuring 8; passerby stabbed

Salim El Koudri, 31, allegedly drove a car into a crowd of people in the Italian city of Modena on Saturday and then got out and slashed a citizen with a knife.

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