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Vincennes Man Arrested on Drug Charges
Vincennes Police arrested a Vincennes man overnight on drug possession charges. Officers arrested 523 year-old James Robinson near the corner of Second and Jefferson. A search turned up over five grams of meth in possession, along with drug paraphernalia. Robinson was booked into the Knox County Jail on 15-thousand dollars...
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL JULY 8 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 bid to demolish the property at 614 North Walnut Street : accepted the quote to replace the lights on Ball Diamond #9 in Musgrove Park : approved an ordinance to close a portion of the north/south alley between East Butler & East Laurel Streets and between North Sycamore & North Mill Streets : agreed to authorize Tax Abatement within the City’s Enterprise Zone to include tax incentives : agreed to seek bids for the City’s Main Street Storm Sewer Drainage Project : agreed to begin the City Council’s next regular meeting on Monday, July 22nd, at 4:30 that afternoon instead of the normal time : noted the City continues to search for grant monies to improve a pair of city parking lots : also noted that interviews are scheduled to eventually fill two vacant employee positions within the City’s Street Department : and after a closed session to discuss real property and personnel, agreed to proceed with the possible purchase of property within the city : the Olney City Council’s next meeting will be July 22nd, at 4:30pm.
Large fire breaks out at old Decker school
DECKER, Ind. (WTHI) - Firefighters from Gibson, Knox and Lawrence counties were called to a large fire Tuesday evening. It broke out at the old Decker school house on Main Street. We're told it's now a working sawmill. Knox County Dispatch told News 10 the fire started around 7 p.m....
Everything You Need To Know About the 2024 Posey County Fair in Southern Indiana
The 165th annual Posey County Fair runs from July 15-20 at the Posey County Fairgrounds in New Harmony, IN. There are plenty of things to see and do throughout the week, including rides, games, exhibits, vendors, animals, concerts and so much more. General admission is $8 per person, although you...
A Mighty Museum
It welcomes about 30,000 guests annually, and its artifacts come from sources all over the U.S. and the world. And yet, the Indiana Military Museum views itself as an under-the-radar attraction. The destination in Vincennes, Indiana, packs a century-plus of history into small, walkable spaces. Adult admission is $8, and...
INDOT: Portion of S.R. 64 closing due to sewer repairs
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced an upcoming road closure for part of State Road 64 in Gibson County. On Monday, June 15, crews will close S.R. 64 in Princeton between North Center Street and nearby railroad tracks. According to a release, that closure...
Fire destroys old Decker school; gym/sawmill saved
DECKER, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Update: Multiple fire departments responded Tuesday night to a structure fire at the former Decker High School in Knox County. Doug Springfield, Assistant Chief with the Johnson Township Volunteer Fire Department said the call came in at 7:41 p.m. Springfield said the school building, three...
Beverly S. (Boger) Briggeman
Beverly S. (Boger) Briggeman, 83, passed away June 30, 2024. She was born in Petersburg on April 10, 1941, to Frank and Murle Boger. In 1960, she married Lawrence “Larry” Briggeman; and he survives. A 1959 graduate of Petersburg High School, Beverly went on to work at the...
Alleged Drunk Driver Crashes Car Into Liquor Store
An Oakland City woman was arrested on Sunday after Gibson County deputies say she ran her car into the side of a building. Authorities were called to Oak 2 Barrel Liquors on Mulberry Street concerning the accident. They found a Chevy Trailblazer had hit the building causing damage. The driver,...
Public Meeting on Electric Vehicle Charging in Vincennes
Vincennes, IN – INDOT will host a public meeting on electric vehicle charging on July 16th at 11:30 a.m. at the Green Activities Center on the Vincennes University campus. This meeting is part of INDOT’s federally funded program to expand Indiana’s electric vehicle charging network. The program wants to deploy a national network of at least 500,000 charging stations by 2030. A presentation will begin 30 minutes after the doors open. Learn more and provide feedback at chargingthecrossroads.com.
Alleged Drug Test Interference Leads to Princeton Woman’s Arrest
The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office says a community corrections client is facing charges for attempting to use a device to interfere with a drug test that was being administered. 37-year-old Jeremy Livermore of Princeton was taken into custody Wednesday and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was...
Jessica Baker-Hope, 36, Vincennes
Jessica L. Baker-Hope, age 36, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, IN, passed away on July 7, 2024. Born on December 16, 1987, to Douglas and Pansy “Coy” Baker, Jessica grew up in the warm embrace of her hometown, alongside her loving siblings, Peggy Baker and Douglas Baker Jr. After attending high school, she committed herself to supporting her family through her diligent work in factory settings, contributing not only to her family’s well-being, but also to the fabric of her community.
ISP Arrest One After Evening Accident
Indiana State Police arrested a Vincennes woman following a call to a location near 15th and Main Streets. Troopers found 28 year-old Cara Kendall at the location. Kendall was charged with two counts– leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, and operating while intoxicated. No details of the accident have been released.
Wheatland Man Arrested for OWI This Morning
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Wheatland man this morning after finding him allegedly driving recklessly on Sixth Street in Vincennes. Officers stopped the vehicle driven by 20 year-old Joshua Hertaus (HERT-us). A further investigation found Hertaus driving with intoxicated. He is also charged with minor consumption, and reckless driving. He was booked into the Knox County Jail on four-thousand dollars bond.
Beryl’s Remnants Affect Washington Avenue Cement Work
Some work on Washington Avenue has been delayed, due to the remnants from Hurricane Beryl barreling through the area this week. The hurricane’s rains affected the area, especially on Tuesday. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says the project has to dry out from the remnant’s rains before the cement stabilizer...
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