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Bridgeport Township searching for new manager again
BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Bridgeport Township is looking for a new township manager following the resignation of Michelle McGregor. Her resignation took effect on June 27. McGregor was hired by the township in Jan. 2023. In October, McGregor was involved in controversy when hiring the new police chief. McGregor...
Vincennes man awaiting trial for rape accusations
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) - A Vincennes man is awaiting trial on rape charges. Police arrested Eric Fields on June 24. The alleged victim told police she had an encounter with fields on June 22. The victim said he asked her for a drink. When she returned, he exposed himself to...
Joseph E. Clinard
Joseph E. Clinard, 94, passed away July 3, 2024, at Amber Manor Care Center with his wife by his side. Joseph was born May 3, 1930, to Edward and Maude Shoultz Clinard, in Mecca, Indiana. Joseph took great pride in his family, especially his wife of 76 years, Anna Mae...
Fire guts Old Decker school building
DECKER — The old Decker school building was still smoldering Wednesday from a 7:45 p.m. Tuesday fire that drew response from nine area fire departments. Johnson Township Fire Chief Jeff Holscher said Wednesday morning that the cause of the fire was still under investigation by the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Chattin qualifies for Jr. Golf Nationals
WEST LAFAYETTE — Recent South Knox graduate Cameron Chattin was victorious in a three-man playoff at Birk Boilermaker Golf Club on Wednesday to claim the Indiana Regional and qualify for a spot in the Nota Begay III Junior Golf National Championship in November. Chattin shot a 2-under-par 70 in...
PAWS hosts unique mind reader show to raise funds for shelter
No matter how much they do for animals and the shelter, the Pike County Animal Welfare Shelter (PAWS) is always in need of donations. Whether that be dog food, cat food, office supplies, cleaning supplies, toys for the animals, funds to cover non-stop veterinary bills, and more, their hearts are big at the shelter, but their budget from the county to cover costs, is minimal.
BRIDGEPORT CITY COUNCIL
Garbage collection for the city of Bridgeport will remain with the same company. The Bridgeport City Council Tuesday moved to roll over it’s existing contract with Republic Services. Mayor Tyler Griffin told Giant FM WAKO News that the new contract will begin in September of this year and will include some rate increases for customers that were already in the original language. The council did enter into a lengthy executive session of close to an hour, but took no action after emerging from discussions on a new water sales contract with the South Lawrence Water Corporation and also personnel matters.
75th Miss Pike County 4-H Pageant this Saturday
The Miss Pike County 4-H Fair Queen pageant is scheduled for 6 p.m. this Saturday, July 13 at the Petersburg Elementary School. The 2024 contestants are Alli Hardin, Shelby Keeker and Guen Miller. The 75th Miss Pike County Reception will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the same location, where all...
Pipeline sinkhole solutions under study
VINCENNES — The Vincennes Utilities Services Board Wednesday discussed possible solutions for fixing a sinkhole area forming over a pipeline and surrounding areas near Willow Street. Kirk Bouchie, water department manager, explained that the sinkhole isn’t what people would typically think of when they hear the word. Rather, he...
70-year-old woman arrested after crashing car into liquor store, deputies say
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - A woman from Oakland City was arrested Sunday after deputies say she drove an SUV into a liquor store on the south side of town. That’s according to Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven, who tells us deputies were called to the Oak 2 Barrel Liquor on Mulberry Street for that accident.
Red Comedy Convention is just a week away
It’s just 8 days until Red Skelton’s birthday. July 18th marks the 101st anniversary of the birth of one of Vincennes’ favorite sons. Every year in July there is a Red Skelton Festival and this year that has morphed into the Red Skelton Comedy Convention. Anne Pratt...
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