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Evansville police arrest woman accused of nearly $10k in fraudulent charges
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Fort Branch woman has been charged with 37 counts of fraud after authorities say she charged nearly $10,000 to a former employer’s credit cards. On June 10, a woman reported to Evansville Police that numerous charges were made on multiple credit cards after her credit card information was stolen. According to an affidavit, this includes 27 separate transactions totaling $882.27 at Holiday World on June 3.
INDOT will close Indiana 68 in Gibson County to replace pipe
Road work is coming to Indiana 68 in the Haubstadt area, according to a news release sent by Indiana Department of Transportation officials. INDOT officials stated beginning or around July 8, crews will close Indiana 68 in Gibson County at the highway's intersection with Elm Street. The road will be...
Gibson County Fair to kick off Sunday
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — The 168th Gibson County Fair will kick off Sunday, July 7th. The fair will run from July 7th through the 13th at 709 North Embree Street in Princeton. Organizers say there will be free admission for lunch until 2 p.m. on Sunday, with some...
2024 LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR LINEUP
(SUMNER) The 2024 Lawrence County Junior Fair gets started this weekend and runs thru all of next week, along U.S. Route 50, between Sumner and Bridgeport. With general fair exhibits to be entered today, on this Friday, the fair’s first main event is the Miss Lawrence County Pageant tomorrow night at 7:00 with a new Miss Lawrence County Fair Queen, a new Junior Miss and new Little Miss to all be crowned in the fairgrounds main building. Then it’s Church at the Barns Sunday morning at 10:00, followed by the Hay Bale Contest at 11:00, the Battle of the Barns at 12:00, the ABC Baby Contest at 4:00, and the ATV Rodeo at 7:00 Sunday night. The Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull starts at 6:00 Monday night, followed by Truck Pulling at 7:00. It’s the Redneck Dirt Drags Tuesday night at 7:00, the Classic BBQ dinner from 4:00 to 7:00 Wednesday evening, and Pig Wrestling at 7:00 Wednesday night. The Youth 4-H Livestock Auction is Thursday afternoon at 1:30 with Go-Kart Racing that night at 7:00. Then the Power Wheels for Youth Derby next Friday night at 6:00 and Demo Derby action to wrap up the fair both Friday night and Saturday night at 7:00 each night.
Enter to Win VIP Tickets + Meet & Greet Dasha at The Gibson County Fair
You and your bestie could be VIPs 'Dancin' with Dasha' at The Gibson County Fair! This is your chance to see her before she hits the road with her first-ever headlining tour next month. Start practicing these moves and get ready for an amazing show on Friday, July 12, 2024,...
OLNEY DOWNTOWN MARKET TOMORROW
(OLNEY) It’s the Olney Downtown Market, coming up tomorrow from 10:00 to 2:00, in Olney’s Bower Park. A wide array of vendors will be set up with their items for sale, including Legacy Meats, Elzie Fish Market, and many more. Check out the list of all the vendors that will be there tomorrow on the Olney Downtown Market page on Facebook.
Joseph E Clinard, 94, Petersburg
Joseph E Clinard passed away on 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 consumes 40 acres of fields in Haubstadt
HAUBSTADT, Ind. (WEVV) — A large amount of land was destroyed by fire in Haubstadt. Fire crews responded to a large field fire off of CR 1050 S that was quickly moving toward SR 68 due to windy conditions. According to Haubstadt Fire Territory, crews arrived at the scene...
Glenn Curtis Hardesty
Glenn Curtis Hardesty, age 78, of Lawrenceville, IL passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born July 1, 1946, to Lowell and Neva (Spence) Hardesty in New Harmony, IN and grew up in Carmi, IL. Glenn attended the University of Evansville with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He became...
Our Times: Johnson was pioneer automobile dealer
The name Marshall T. Johnson is significant in local history as one of Vincennes’ early automobile dealers. Not only was he a pioneer in auto sales, but he brought about innovations such as a local taxi service. Johnson is also remembered today for constructing the Alice Manor Apartment building.
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...
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.
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.
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