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Local GOP looking for new Bruceville Clerk
Bruceville Town Clerk-Treasurer Devin Hagemeier has announced his resignation, effective August 31, 2024. The Knox County Republican Central Committee will hold a caucus to appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the term, which ends on December 31, 2027. Interested candidates must be registered voters residing within Bruceville town...
Exciting opportunity for Hoosiers: Earn a tuition-free Pre-Veterinary Technology certificate from Vincennes University
Vincennes University offers eligible Hoosiers the opportunity to earn a tuition-free certificate in Pre-Veterinary Technology through the state of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program. The certificate provides valuable career advancement opportunities in an in-demand field without financial barriers. The one-year Pre-Vet Technology certificate also meets Purdue University’s requirements for...
Indiana Military Museum to host free WWII event Labor Day Weekend
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) - The Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes is already preparing for a big Labor Day Weekend event. At the World War II Remembrance Day event, it's all about honoring the living and dead who helped end the war. It also serves as a reminder of what happened...
WF Meyers receives abatement on $669K equipment investment
BEDFORD – A Bedford company that specializes in diamond tooling and machinery for the stone industry received tax abatement to modernize its equipment. The Bedford City Council approved tax abatement for WF Meyers’ personal property investment of $669,000 at the July 16 meeting. Alex Barnes, WF Meyers president,...
Ivy Tech Holds Graduation Ceremony at WV Correctional Facility
Carlisle, In. – Seven students recently participated in a special graduation ceremony at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle. These students are incarcerated at the facility and completed Ivy Tech’s welding training program. The program is 90 hours of instruction and helps the offenders learn a skill that will help them when they are released. Ivy Tech partners with the Indiana Department of Corrections to do this program.
Vigo County Mourns The Loss Of Sheriff John Plasse
Terre Haute, In. – Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse died Wednesday morning after a courageous battle against cancer. Plasse was in his second term as Vigo County Sheriff. Before being elected sheriff, he had spent 33 years with the Terre Haute police department and served as Chief of Police under Mayor Duke Bennett. Plasse was named Terre Haute Police Department Officer of the Year in 2004 for his dedication to duty. Plasse retired in 2017 as Sergeant Major with the 38th Infantry Division in the Indiana Army National Guard, where he served 34 years. His deployments included time in Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Vigo County Commissioners request that all flags be flown at half-staff until after Plasse’s Services.
American Heart Association honors local hospitals for heart attack and stroke care
ELKHART, Ind. -- Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. In Indiana, 43 hospitals were recognized this year, including a handful of local hospitals. More than 3,000 hospitals nationwide participate in...
Vincennes Police investigate two shootings
Two shootings in Vincennes are under investigation, one involving murder. Vincennes Police reported Wednesday that 18-year-old Calvin James Wittmer has been jailed at 4:12 AM. The arrest is connected to an incident on North 14th Street at 12:35-am. Wittmer initially fled the scene but later surrendered peacefully at a residence on Canbro Street. The victim has not been identified.
3 hospitalized after police chase ends in fiery crash in southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Three people were pulled from their vehicle Wednesday afternoon after a police chase led to a fiery crash in southern Indiana. According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Carey Huls, a state trooper saw a man driving a white Chevy Blazer in an unsafe manner Wednesday afternoon, and the driver sped off when the trooper tried to pull him over.
Tri-State Verizon Wireless stores gifting free backpacks to local families
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Round Room, ,a Verizon authorized retailer, is giving away $3M worth of free backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event. With backpacks being a higher ticket item on the school supplies list and the average cost of supplies for families...
Black Bears Spotted in Southern Illinois in Growing Numbers
Southern Illinois has reported several black bear sightings in the past weeks, causing quite a stir among local residents and animal lovers. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has confirmed these sightings across various counties such as Saline Pope, Williamson, and Jackson. Sightings Over the Past Few Weeks. The...
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Union Health reports phone outages due to ‘wide-spread’ issue
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Officials with Union Health say a “wide-spread network outage” has caused some phone lines not to work. According to Union Health Spokesperson Mandi Scott, the problem is causing intermittent outages on a number of phone lines in the organization. The lines specifically affected are Union Hospital Clinton, and to Union Medical […]
Tony Katz: Kamala Harris Isn’t Here Because She Cannot Show Her Base Of Radicals As Being Somebody Who’s Willing To Sit Down With Netanyahu
So I am about two blocks right now from the Capitol guys and going to be walking over for first catching the protesters. There were mass arrests yesterday. People I spoke to saw at least 50 people in zip ties getting processed, getting arrested, supporting a mosque in the capital. Some people called it an insurrection. I wasn’t one of those people.
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