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Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday, 4/9
The Lincoln softball team is now 2-2 on the season after winning at Princeton 10-7. Olivia Lange picked up her first career win on the mound and helped her cause with two RBI's. Matti Collins had three hits and drove in three runs. The Lincoln JV Baseball team lost to Terre Haute South 8-0. Donta Henderson and Justice ...
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Sandbags Still Available for Flooding Assistance
With flood warnings still out across the area, the Knox County Highway Department reminds everyone they have sandbags ready for use where needed. The filled bags are available through both the Vincennes Street Department, and the Knox County Highway Department. The Vincennes Street Department headquarters ar at 1600 Ba...
Apr 08, 2025

Boil Order Still In Place for Monroe City
The Town of Mornoe City is under a boil order, due to a water main break last night near Second and Johnson Streets. The break caused water to be shut off for a while earlier today, so the break could be repaired. The order encourages all those in Monroe City affected by the main break to boil their water for five minu...
Apr 08, 2025

Vincennes City Officials Among Those Watching Water Levels
Vincennes-like many other communities around the entire region-dealt with localized flooding, following three days of heavy rain. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says usual City areas affected by heavy rain were affected again. Mayor Yochum says the City handled the flooding pretty well-but now the focus shifts to flooding ...
Apr 08, 2025

River Flooding Update in Area
With the actual rain ended, all eyes are now on area rivers, to deal with flooding problems on them. The White at Edwardsport, and Embarras at Lawrenceville, will be the first to crest and go back down. The White will top out today at 26 feet== 11 over flood stage. The Embarras at Lawrenceville will hit nine feet over,...
Apr 08, 2025

Daviess County Produce Dealer Gets Funding for Ag-Related Distribution
The Produce Patch in Plainville in Daviess County is one of 17 recipients of over $6.7 million dollars in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. The grants are designed to help build resilience across the middle of the supp...
Apr 08, 2025
Obituaries
Joye Taylor, 92, Vincennes
Joye Taylor, 92, a resident of Colonial Assisted Living, passed away on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 7:11 PM. Joye was a lifetime resident of Vincennes and was proud to be a Hoosier. She and her husband co-owned The Hitching Post Antique Shop until retirement. Joye was a member of the Central Church of Christ. She also t...
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Martha Cooner, 102, Vincennes
Martha LaVaughn Coomer, 102, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, with her beloved sister by her side. Born on June 15,1922, in Illinois, Martha was the daughter of Theodore and Estella (Allee) Konton. Martha lived a very full life marked with Christ's love, compassion, and an unwavering com...
Apr 07, 2025

Robert Osmon, 75, Washington
Robert L. Osmon, 75, of Washington, IN, passed away on April 2, 2025. Born on July 31, 1949, in Washington, IN, to Robert and Betty Osmon, Bob's life was defined by hard work, unwavering dedication, and a sincere commitment to those he loved. A proud graduate of Washington High School, class of 1967, Bob went on to ear...
Apr 07, 2025
Dianna Rusk, 91, Vincennes
Diana Sue Rusk, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 91, in Washington, IN. Born on April 1, 1934, in Vincennes, IN, Diana's life was marked by her caring nature and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones. A proud graduate of Vincennes-Lincoln High School, Diana excelled a...
Apr 06, 2025

Ellena Bridgewater, 87, Bloomington
Ellena A. Bridgewater, a cherished soul whose warmth and laughter touched many, passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 87 in Bloomington, Indiana. Ellena was born on April 21, 1937, in Brazil, Indiana to her parents Alfred and Lucy "McCullough" Rader. Upon graduating from Brazil High School, Ellena devot...
Apr 06, 2025

Mitchell Eaton, 70, Vincennes
Mitchell Joseph Eaton, a beloved father, brother, and son, died peacefully in Terre Haute, Indiana, on March 29, 2025, at the age of 70. Mitch was born on June 11, 1954, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Robert E. Eaton and Peggy D. (Carter) Eaton. He was the third of four siblings and lived a childhood full of friends and fam...
Apr 06, 2025
Richard Russell, 71, Vincennes
Richard Alan Russell was born to James Russel Sr. and Beatrice I. "McCraney" Russell on May 10, 1953, in Washington, IN. Richard attended South Knox High School and earned his associate's degree in education at Vincennes University in 1973. He achieved his bachelor's degree in secondary education at the Unive...
Apr 06, 2025

Dorothy Johnson, 96, Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy M. Johnson. Beloved mother, friend, and community member, left us peacefully at the age of 96 on March 31, 2025. Dorothy was born in Ragsdale, IN on March 14, 1929 the daughter of Oda R. and Bertha (Funcannon) Pitcher. She married Louis Johnson on October 25, 1953 a...
Apr 02, 2025

James noble, 49, Vincennes
James Erwin (Jay) " Woodchip" Noble 49 Bruceville In. passed away suddenly on Sunday March 30th, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jay was born on December 21st, 1975, to the late Cindy Rainey and James (Jim) Noble of Michigan.On July 24. 2004 Jay married the love of his life S...
Apr 02, 2025

Janet Early, 86, Vincennes
Janet Earley, 86, a cherished mother, grandmother and dedicated educator, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Bridge Pointe Health Campus leaving behind a legacy of kindness and commitment to her community. Janet was born on March 16, 1939, the daughter of Charles Donald and Wilma (Dunn) Wittenmyer. She married Paul Earl...
Mar 31, 2025
Local Sports

Knox County Sports Recap for Tuesday
The Rivet JV baseball team downed Princeton 7-4. Jayden Thacker drove in three runs for the Patriots while Nash Ransom had two RBI's. Congratulations goes out to Vincennes Lincoln Junior Brady Anderson who was selected Indiana Prep Baseball player of the week. Anderson pitched a two hit shutout and Struck out-13 in a 1...
Apr 08, 2025

Knox County Sports Calendar for Monday
On the local sports scene...weather and field conditions permitting.. The South Knox Baseball team will host Heritage Hills The Rivet Tennis team plays at North Daviess The North Knox Track teams run at Linton The North Knox Baseball team visits Pike Central
Apr 07, 2025

Knox County Sports for Wednesday
The Vincennes Lincoln Baseball team opened its season with an impressive 10-0 / 6 inning win over Southridge. What a day for the Alices Brady Anderson. Anderson went the distance, allowing only two hits while striking Out 13. Anderson also had five hits and drove in three runs. Cooper Collins was a perfect 4 for 4 and ...
Apr 02, 2025

Spring Sports Calendar Starts Today
On the local sports scene for today... The Vincennes Rivet Baseball team kicks off its season at home tonight against Princeton. Game time is 6pm and you can watch the game live-streamed at waovam.com. The South Knox Baseball team gets things started at Sullivan. Game time is 5:30. The Lincoln girls softball team is on...
Mar 31, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
The season came to an end last night for the Vincennes University men's basketball team. Panola College eliminated the Blazers 75-68 in The National Quarterfinals at Hutchinson, Kansas. LeBron Thomas and Travelle Bryson led VU with 17 points each. The Blazers now out at 25-7. The Lincoln girls softball team lost its se...
Mar 27, 2025

Softball Pre-Season Rankings Out
Gibson Southern is number one in the Class 3-A SCAI softball preseason rankings. Others ranked include Castle is 5th in 4-A. Tecumseh is 6th in 2-A and Barr-Reeve 8th in class A. The Vikings will host Vincennes Lincoln on Wednesday night. Heritage Hills is honorable mention in Class 3-A.
Mar 25, 2025

V-U Wins Again Last Night; They move to Quarterfinals Tomorrow Night
Vincennes University is on to the NJCAA Quarerfinals, after n 85-71 wi o over Number 3 seeded Indian Hills College of Ottumwa, Iowa. Five scored ikn double figures for V-U, with Hussein El-Maraghy leading with 20 points for the Blazers-a new career high. Lebron Thomas and Bryan Akanmu added 15 and 14 respectively, Dayt...
Mar 25, 2025

VU in Tournament Action Tonight; Spring Scrimmages Planned for This Week
The 14th seeded Vincennes University men's Basketball team square off against third seeded Indian Hills Community College As the NJCAA National Tournament hits the round of 16 tonight. VU advanced after taking care of 19th seeded Three Rivers Community college on Saturday. Tip off from Hutchinson Kansas is set for nine...
Mar 24, 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
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