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The Oldest Public Cemetery in Indiana is Older Than the State Itself
This cemetery is over 230 years old, older than the Hoosier State!. Over the past few months, I've been on a journey to highlight some of the oldest places around Indiana. A few places highlighted previously have some seriously interesting history, like Indiana's oldest store which was founded the same year Abraham Lincoln was elected President, and it's STILL open to this day! We also recently learned about the oldest high school in the state, and the oldest continually open high school (which happens to be right here in Evansville). And of course, we can't forget Indiana's oldest city, which is even older than the United States of America.
Gemtron strike continues
A strike at a Vincennes facility has been ongoing for nearly two months. Ronnie Schneider was one of 5 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Union members at Gemtron who addressed the Vincennes City Council on Monday, saying that the company is trying to bust the union, and take members pensions away.
Grayville Teen Awarded Key to the City for Heroic Act
A hero. Grayville officials awarded 15-year-old Zeke Roosevelt with a key to the city Monday night in honor of the young man’s efforts to save a youngster on June 15th. According to the incident report, Roosevelt was on the job at the Grayville City Pool. He says he saw the child go down the slide and swim away slowly. He says while checking on him asking if he was ok, the youth confirmed he was but immediately went under prompting Roosevelt to jump in and swim the boy to safety. Roosevelt said he could hear the boy coughing up water, but was unable to get it all out. Roosevelt says his training kicked in and he subsequently performed the Heimlich maneuver which helped expel the rest of the water.
City bus routes could start this fall
A regular designated bus route plan within the city of Vincennes was presented to the Vincennes City Council last night. RLS Associates INC is a transportation management firm contracted by the city to conduct a transit route study. RLS Senior Associate Christy Campoll presented a power point explaining routes, startup...
18-year-old arrested for DUI after crash in Gibson Co., sheriff says
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - An 18-year-old man from Allendale was arrested after deputies say he crashed while driving drunk. Around 4 a.m. Tuesday, deputies were called to the 200 block of E. Rock Road near Owensville for an accident. Deputies arrived and found a gold 2007 Buick sedan that...
INDOT Has Public Meeting In Warsaw On Funding Opportunities For EV Charging Stations In Target Areas
One of the main purposes of the Indiana Department of Transportation’s public information meetings for INDOT’s Charging the Crossroads program is to get the word out about funding opportunities and target areas for electric vehicle charging stations. Tuesday afternoon, the first of four two-hour planned public meetings for...
OLNEY TIGERSHARKS POINT TOTALS FROM SATURDAY
The Olney Tigersharks won their nine-team Olney Invitational at the MAC, here’s the Tigershark’s top swimmers with their individual point totals from Saturday. Melina Loudermilk had 80 points in the girls 18&U year old category. Connor Grove had 74 points in the boys 16&U year old category. Carly...
Salem 12u Falls In District 1 2nd Round, Play In Elimination Game Tonight
The Salem 12u District Little League All Stars dropped their 2nd round game at Lawrenceville in the District 1 Tournament falling to Mt Carmel 7-5. Salem got off to a solid start as Eli Purdy hit a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 3rd to give Salem an early 2-0 lead. Mt Carmel bounced right back with a homer of their own and plated 4 runs in the top of the 4th to take the lead. Salem would tie the game with a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth but Mt Carmel would get another homer and 3 more runs in the 5th to pull away.
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL JUNE MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : accepted the $714,168 bid from Visu Sewer out of St. Louis for the City’s Sanitary Sewer Relining project : approved the below budget quote of $20,100 for Olney Water Plant turbimeters : agreed to apply for State DCEO grant monies to upgrade the City’s municipal parking lots on York and Market Streets : approved two raffle licenses as requested : approved a Permit to Sell in the City Park or Recreation Area as requested by for-profit Yoga Classes : heard and reviewed various reports : and held a short executive session to discuss real property and personnel : next Council meeting is July 8th.
Gibson Southern rising senior Gabby Spink commits to Murray State
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - We’ve got a summer commitment. Just over this weekend, a local stud announced her plans!. Gibson Southern’s Gabby Spink is heading to Murray State! Of course, she has yet to even begin her senior season with the Titans, but she is getting the commitment out of the way, announcing she will play basketball for the Racers after her high school career wraps up!
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/25/2024
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a Heat Advisory in effect for all of our downstate listening area today, we’ll have a mostly sunny sky with increasing clouds later and eventually a chance of some rain and/or thunderstorms, which will continue through tonight and a portion of tomorrow. Then we’ll dry off with another chance of rain and possible storms at the end of the work week, into the upcoming weekend. Stay tuned for updates and always monitor a NOAA Weather Alert Radio for more forecast details and possible warnings and/or alerts.
VU Gets Career Coaching Grant from State
Vincennes University will use a nearly 735-thousand dollar grant for a career coaching program. That grant was provided through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The funding allows the University to provide high schoolers with extensive resources to create their own personalized career path. The grant will fund three full time site managers, and a part time site coordinator. The program will leverage the career coaching staff and V-U East Allen University in Fort Wayne. Finally, it will provide assessments, mentorship, coaching, and more for current students. The grant will be effective through the end of 2025.
ALBION CITY OFFICIALS RELEASE REPORT FROM THE EPA
Albion city officials have announced the completion of the Lead Service Line Inventory, as mandated by the EPA. According to the officials, the inventory revealed that no lead lines were found within the City of Albion. The official results of the inventory are now accessible for public inspection at the Albion Water Office.
VFW Puts On Late Surge to Win Babe Ruth Title
The Vincennes Cub League City tournament wrapped up last night as. VFW captured the Babe Ruth Tournament Championship, beating the Elks in 8 innings 8-7. Connor Hahns walk off single was the difference. Hahn finished the night with four hits, including a solo home run. Peyton Battles also went deep...
David K. Bradham, 71, of Golden Gate
David K. Bradham, 71, of Golden Gate, passed away at 11:40am on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. David was born on July 7, 1952, in Fairfield, IL, to Kinneth and Patricia (Mugrage) Bradham. On July 23, 1977, he married the love of his life, Deborah (Martin) Bradham.
12u All Stars Survive & Advance To Another Elimination Game Tonight
The Salem 12u avoided elimination at their District Tournament in Lawrenceville as they eliminate the Olney All Stars 11-3. Devan Jennings had 3 hits and drove in 3 runs for Salem. Isaac Knapp had 2 RBI with runs driven in also by Emit Gibson, Eli Purdy, Grant Squibb and Myles Donoho. Salem out-hit Olney 12-3 and capitalized on 4 errors. Salem will be back in elimination play tonight at 7:45 in the 2nd game of the night following the winner’s bracket semifinal between Robinson and Mt Carmel.
New Co-Chairs Named for UWKC’s 2024 Campaign
The United Way of Knox County has named Allie Bobe and Christopher Coffman to be its co chairs for this year’s fund-raising campaign. Both are young business people that actively serve the area both in business, and in community leadership positions. This year’s United Way of Knox County campaign...
KC Chamber Preparing for Coming Watermelon Festival
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is just over a month away from the annual Vincennes Watermelon Festival. The festival will happen the evening of Friday, August second, and all day Saturday, August third, on Patrick Henry Square. Chamber director Jamie Neal says the plans are coming together now for...
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