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Vincennes University awarded Career Coaching Grant
Vincennes University has received a nearly $735,000 grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to help high school students make informed decisions about college choices and career paths. The Career Coaching Grant was among $25 million given to 28 organizations statewide, the commission said last month. Vincennes said in...
Ellen Harper Receives 2024 Spirit of ’76 Award
The Vincennes Fourth of July committee has awarded the 2024 Spirit of ‘76 Award to Ellen Harper. In one of the nomination letters received, Knox County Chamber of Commerce President Jamie Neal says Harper embodies everything the award stands for through her exceptional dedication, tireless efforts, and transformative impact on the Vincennes community.
Disturbance Call Leads to Arrest of Princeton Man on Drug Charges
A Princeton man is facing drug charges following a disturbance Saturday night in the 800 block of South Hart Street in Princeton. The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man yelling at residences in that area and causing a disturbance. While speaking with 45-year-old Patrick Romero,...
Veterans Information Seminar to be Held in Vincennes July 8th
Disabled American Veterans will hold a Veterans Information Seminar in Vincennes July 8th at the Moose Lodge at 904 South 17th Street. A benefit seminar will be held from 5:30 until 6:30 PM while claims assistance will take place from 6:30 until 9:30 PM. A DAV service officer will help...
Vincennes Man Gets No Jail Time in Shooting of Stepdad
A Vincennes man accused of shooting his stepfather two years ago will serve no jail time. That’s the decision by a Knox County judge in the case of James Finley, who is said to have shot his stepfather, Stephen Flowers, after the two got into an argument in 2022.
$35 million housing project planned for Vincennes
VINCENNES – Knox County Indiana Economic Development reports a $35 million housing project to support local talent attraction and retention has entered into the final stages of planning and approval. With some final details being wrapped up at the end of this summer, the 240 apartment unit project will...
Red Hill’s Salute to Levi Jones USAC Sprint Race Rained Out, Rescheduled for August 15
Morning showers and a forecast calling for incoming heavy thunderstorms has forced postponement of the Wednesday, July 3, Salute to Levi Jones program featuring the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship at Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, Illinois. The $10,000-to-winevent will now take place at Red Hill Raceway on Thursday...
Knox Co. Health Dept. to Hold Back-to-School Immunization Clinic
The Knox County Health Department will conduct a Back-to-School Immunization Clinic on Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Bierhaus Building, 328 N. 2nd Street in Vincennes. The Immunization Clinic will provide essential vaccinations required for school entry, helping children and adolescents stay protected against preventable...
Man arrested in Gibson Co. on multiple drug charges
PRINCETON, Ind. (WFIE) - Gibson County Sheriff’s Office deputies say a man was arrested Saturday night on multiple drug charges. According to a press release, deputies were dispatched at 7:13 p.m. to the 800 block of South Hart Street in Princeton in response to a disturbance in the area.
Trailblazer twins Kris and Kent King sign with Chaminade University
VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University men’s basketball sophomores Kris and Kent King (Washington, D.C.) announced their plans for the upcoming season by signing with NCAA Division II Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii. “What led me to choose Chaminade was the way they made me feel home away from...
$35 million Vincennes housing project moving along
VINCENNES - A $35 million housing project to support local talent attraction and retention has entered into the final stages of planning and approval. After final details are wrapped up later this summer, the project will begin building 240 new apartment units in Vincennes, according to Chris Pfaff, CEO of Knox County Indiana Economic Development.
Griffin Bike Park hosts its 2nd annual Freedom Feast
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Despite Tuesday's storm, organizers welcomed guests to Griffin Bike Park for Saturday's 2nd annual Freedom Feast event. The Freedom Feast is an event hosted by the parks department. It celebrates the hard work of the parks department while looking ahead at future park projects. The event is full of riding demos, silent auction, and guest speakers.
Irvin Richard “Dick” Muston Jr
Mr. Irvin Richard “Dick” Muston Jr., age 79 of Olney, IL formerly of Robinson, IL passed away on Thursday June 27th, 2024, at 6:15am at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Dick was born July 22, 1944, in Indianapolis, IN to Irvin Sr. and Beula (Barker) Muston.
Man whose body was recovered at Lake Patoka identified
PATOKA LAKE – The body of the swimmer recovered Sunday from Patoka Lake has been identified as Axel Xavier Richardson, 24, of Indianapolis. A cause of death is pending autopsy results. Indiana Conservation Officers recovered Richardson’s body from Patoka Lake Sunday evening. At approximately 6 p.m., Orange County...
THE VA AT THE HOPE CENTER IN ALBION WEDNESDAY
The VA will be at the Hope Center from 9:30 am til 12 noon Wednesday. If you’re a veteran and have any questions or concerns that need addressed, this is the perfect time to take advantage of this event. The Hope Center is located at 23 West Cherry St. in Albion.
3 Blazers to extend careers
Vincennes University men's basketball players Kris King, Kent King and Karyiek Dixon announced their colleges where they're going to extend their careers. Kris King and Kent King, the Trailblazers' first set of twins in program history, are going to stay together by transferring to NCAA Division II Chaminade (Haw.). Dixon also signed with a Division II school, Emporia State (Kan.).
Hunter Baldwin
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. — Hunter Baldwin died June 30, 2024. Survivors include his wife, Meredith (Hubbell) Baldwin; children, Tamara (Baldwin) Gher, John Emery Baldwin III, Greg Hunter Baldwin, Keith Gamble and Melissa Gamble; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be conducted at a later date. Memorial...
Card shower
Ramona Allen will mark her 60th birthday Friday, July 5. Cards may be sent to her at P.O. Box 16, Mackey, IN 47654.
Disturbance call leads to arrest
PRINCETON — A Princeton man was arrested after police responded to a report of a disturbance in the 800 block of South Hart Street Saturday evening. Sheriff Bruce Vanoven reported deputies responded at 7:13 p.m. with Princeton Police Department, receiving information while en route that a man was shouting at residents in the block and causing a disturbance.
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