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Sunny skies and smiles for the 4th
VINCENNES — Despite storms Thursday morning, the skies cleared for the Fourth of July parade, festivities and fireworks for the evening. Mark Hill with The Marc and Mark Show called the parade, announcing participants as they walked down 2nd Street.
Lady May: The Hippie Way celebrates grand opening
VINCENNES — Colors and clothes of all kind covered the walls of Lady May: The Hippie Way — a new business that celebrated its grand open Thursday. Lloyd and Kayleigh May, owners of the shop, said it all started with a Cricut machine and seeing the need to help provide the community with handmade and hand-dyed items of all kinds and sizes.
Calling the parade
Above right: Mark Hill with his grandson announce the participants of the parade as they walk through tossing candy and other goodies to the children on the sidewalks. Right: The grand finale of the Vincennes Firework show. LACEY WATT/The Sun-Commercial.
Anthony W. Houchin
OAKLAND CITY — Anthony W. Houchin, 67, of Oakland City died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1957, in Oakland City, to Shirley and Bryce Houchin. He was a board member of The First Pentecostal Church and worked as a police officer and EMT for 20 years.
Knox County officials say new affordable apartments are coming soon
KNOX COUNTY, Ind.(WTHI) - New companies like AgroRenew are bringing in hundreds of jobs to Knox county, so making sure there are enough housing options in the area is crucial. This housing development specifically will include 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments across 13 acres. As of right now, the...
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (07/04/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) An approaching cold front is bringing us rain and thunderstorms this morning as the frontal system moves out of Illinois. Then we’ll have a dry period for the rest of today through tonight, that is until an upper level disturbance brings us more rain chances late tonight, continuing through tomorrow morning. Then we’re back to sunshine by late Friday, continuing with dry and warm conditions on both Saturday and Sunday. Stay tuned for updates and monitor a NOAA Weather Alert Radio for more forecast details.
A.B.A.T.E. BIKE NIGHT AT THE EAGLES FRIDAY NIGHT
(OLNEY) It’s another A.B.A.T.E. of Richland County “Bike Night” at the Eagles in Olney this Friday night, from 6:00 to 8:00. It’s a “Back Yard BBQ” theme with plenty of food, drink specials, games, the A.B.A.T.E. Biker Safety Awareness Tent, and much more. Everyone is welcome to stop by this Friday night, all at the Eagles in Olney for the A.B.A.T.E. Bike Night.
Princeton Otters Swim Team making a splash in Gibson County
In a 2024 season that began in May, the Princeton Otters Swim Team, consisting of a large number of Gibson County residents in terms of both athletes and coaches, has been working hard throughout the Summer and putting forth a great deal of effort in both practices and meets. The...
UFO program
Charles Kiesel presents details on UFO sightings in his July lecture programs at Princeton P…
Post 25 Juniors rout Carmi, 11-1, to push winning streak to 12 games
PRINCETON — The 2024 Princeton Post 25 Junior American Legion Baseball team continued its red-hot Summer with an 11-1 six-inning rout over Carmi, Illinois Post 224 on Monday night at historic and legendary Gil Hodges Field. After both teams traded zeros in the opening inning of the contest, the...
Marmee's Table at the farmer's market
VINCENNES — A love of baking for more than 30 years turned to using strictly sourdough for Traci Gordon, who set up shop at the farmer’s market on Wednesday evening. Gordon, owner of Marmee’s Table, said while she has been baking for decades, she decided to switch her baked goods to all sourdough in 2020 after the discovery that one of her daughters is sensitive to gluten.
Safe summer swimming goal of Morrison's Life Vest mission
PRINCETON — Princeton Aquatic Center received an "angel gift" Wednesday, with the donation of dozens of new life vests. Maria Morrison's mission is to see that children can enjoy a safe summer of swimming by gifting life vests to the area's community swimming pools.
Checking out the vests
The new rack of life vests available for use at Princeton Aquatics Center gets the attention of Aiden Neikirk, a young swimmer at the pool, shortly after they arrived Wednesday. By ANDREA HOWE Editor, The Princeton Clarion ahowe@paxtonmedia.com.
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