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Vincennes Preparing for 4th of July Activities
Thursday evening marks the annual Fourth of July Celebration at and around Patrick Henry Square in Vincennes. Fourth of July activities start ramping up downtown with the annual Fourth of July parade staring at six that evening, and ending with fireworks over the Wabash River at dusk. The City Fire...
Indiana health officials investigating cases of poisoning from Diamond Shruumz edibles
Indiana officials are investigating several cases of illnesses associating with eating Diamond Shruumz sweets, a product line of edibles that promises to deliver energy boosts, euphoria and focus through microdosing. The company is recalling its products after dozens of people have been sickened across the country with symptoms such as...
Former Indiana star Eric Gordon agrees to deal with 76ers, his 17th NBA season
Former IU basketball star and Indiana Mr. Basketball Eric Gordon's NBA career will extend to 17 seasons. According to multiple reports on Sunday, Gordon has agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2024-25 season. Gordon's deal is expected to be for the veteran's minimum, which is estimated to be around $3.3 million for players with 10+ years of service.
Transplant Games of America 2024
Three Indianapolis residents who have received organ donations will represent Team Indiana at the 2024 Transplant Games of America, held from July 5-10 in Birmingham, Alabama. Jen Weber, now 50, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and a severe autoimmune disease at 36. She has had three double lung transplants since 2010. Weber will compete in […]
Predator Hunters Indiana report leads to arrest in Parke County
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — An Indiana man has been arrested and charged with child solicitation after reportedly being in contact with the online group Predator Hunters Indiana. According to Parke County Sheriff Jason Frazier, the group contacted his office on June 30, with evidence collected of their interaction with a local man. Sheriff Frazier […]
Converting melon waste into bioplastics
Farmers and the Ag industry are always looking for innovation; both to drive demand, find ways to reduce waste products, and help the environment. We may focus a lot on things like biofuels, aviation fuels, and other products for which our corn and soybeans are used. But we also know...
Crowds and artists praise the 2024 ERJ
About two hundred people braved the heat this past weekend heat to attend the Electric River Jam. The 4th annual event at the French Commons was held on Saturday with several new bands performing this year. Organizer Kylor Shields told First City News that the crowd really enjoyed all of...
City Readies Efforts to Lay Concrete Base on Washington Avenue
The City of Vincennes is about ready to lay a concrete base on the under construction part of Washington Avenue. That work affects Washington Avenue from Kelso Creek to Emison Avenue. Vincennes City Engineer John Sprague believes significant work on the road surface will happen this month. The plan is...
Ellen Harper Receives 2024 Spirit of ’76 Award
The Vincennes Fourth of July committee has awarded the 2024 Spirit of ‘76 Award to Ellen Harper. In one of the nomination letters received, Knox County Chamber of Commerce President Jamie Neal says Harper embodies everything the award stands for through her exceptional dedication, tireless efforts, and transformative impact on the Vincennes community.
Dugger Union Community Schools hold vigil for student killed in drowning incident
DUGGER, Ind. (WTHI) - A community in Sullivan County came together Monday evening to remember one of their own. Monday, people in Dugger held a vigil for 15-year-old Lex Brown. Brown died Saturday in Clark County, Illinois. Brown had been playing in the river. He was swept away by the...
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