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City Readies Efforts to Lay Concrete Base on Washington Avenue
The City of Vincennes is about ready to lay a concrete base on the under construction part of Washington Avenue. That work affects Washington Avenue from Kelso Creek to Emison Avenue. Vincennes City Engineer John Sprague believes significant work on the road surface will happen this month. The plan is...
Margaret L. 'Muggs' Steininger
Margaret L. “Muggs” Steininger, 83, of Vincennes, passed away June 27, 2024. She was born Sept. 22, 1940, in Vincennes, to the late Ray and Helen (Lane) McCrary. She attended Decker Chapel High School. Muggs married the love of her life, William “Bill” Steininger, on Dec. 19, 1970. She was a member of the Decker Chapel United Methodist Church, the Bunco Card Club, and the Eastern Star for 50 years. She proudly worked for 36 years as a school bus driver for the South Knox School Corporation. Margaret also worked on and off for over 25 years at the Holiday Inn and Executive Inn as a waitress.
Blazer Karyiek Dixon signs with NCAA D-II Emporia State
VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University sophomore Karyiek Dixon (Enfield, London, UK) announced earlier this week that he has signed to continue his basketball career next season at NCAA Division II Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. "Emporia State is where I have decided to continue my basketball career," Dixon...
2023-24 BCR Male Athlete of the Year: Princeton’s Noah LaPorte having a ball
Give a boy a ball and you will make him happy. Noah LaPorte has always been happy with a ball in his hands, whether if he’s catching a football, slam dunking a basketball or hitting a baseball. “I love switching sports. Going back and forth, I don’t really care,”...
Gemtron strike continues; union members appeal to city
VINCENNES — Workers on strike from Gemtron, a local glass manufacturer, spoke to city council members to bring attention to the strike at the council meeting Monday night. Approximately 20 employees and International Union of Painters and Allied Trades members came to the council meeting, nearly all wearing white and orange shirts in support — many saying “Gemtron workers fight back!”
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 home...
James D. Williams monument
Today’s column takes a look back at a momentous event from the late 19th century that took p…
Harold 'Pete' Provines
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. — Harold “Pete” Provines, 89, Lawrenceville, died Friday, June 28, 2024. He retired from Victor Dana and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the IAMAW Machinist Union and attended the Pinkstaff United Methodist Church. Survivors...
HARPER SPIRIT OF ’76 AWARD WINNER
The Vincennes Fourth of July Committee has announced that it will present the 2024 Spirit of ’76 award to Ellen Harper. Harper was nominated for her dedication, efforts and impact on the Vincennes community, particularly work on the transformation of Main Street in the downtown area. She will serve as the Grand Marshall of the July 4th parade and will then be presented the award following the parade Thursday in the dining room of the Harmony Club located at 111 North Second Street. The public is invited to attend.
Post 25 Seniors rout Oldham, Kentucky, 15-1
PRINCETON - After playing in an astounding 10 games decided by one run through the opening 22 games of the season, the Brent Denbo-led Princeton Post 25 Senior American Legion team broke out in a big way in the team’s 15-1 rout of Oldham, Kentucky Post 39 on Saturday morning in the opening game of the second-and-final day of the 2024 Princeton Invitational held at historic and legendary Gil Hodges Field.
Post 25 Seniors ‘walk’ past Clay City in Princeton Invitational opener
PRINCETON - Having already played in an astounding nine games that had been decided by a single run in the early stages of the 2024 campaign, the Brent Denbo-led Princeton Post 25 American Legion Senior team has undoubtedly been battle-tested. That experience ultimately paid off with a 3-2 walk-off victory over Clay City Post 225 on Friday afternoon in the opening game of the 2024 Princeton Invitational at historic and legendary Gil Hodges Field.
Oakland City, Petersburg housing projects awarded funding
INDIANAPOLIS — Affordable housing projects in Oakland City and Petersburg are among eight projects receiving funding from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch reported more than $11 million in awards from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to be used for the construction and/or rehabilitation...
Community Crossings call for projects open
VINCENNES — Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the fall 2024 call for projects for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. The application window is open now through Wednesday, July 31. Community Crossings grants are available to cities, towns and counties. Cities and towns with a population...
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.
Sharon Knowles Deal
OWENSVILLE — Sharon Knowles Deal, 75, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her home in Owensville. She was born to James Oliver and Audrie (Rust) Knowles Nov. 28, 1948. She graduated from Owensville High School in 1966. She worked at the Owensville Convalescent Center, the Lakeview Truck Stop and at Holiday Foods in Fort Branch. She was a member Maumee General Baptist Church.
LAWRENCE AUXILIARY TURNS 100
It was a historic day in Lawrenceville Sunday. The American Legion Auxiliary Lawrence Unit 28 celebrated 100 years of existence. The occasion was highlighted with a recognition dinner at the Lawrenceville American Legion Post located at 1111 Walnut Street. Among the dignitaries on hand for the affair was Lawrenceville Mayor David Courtney, local and state Legion officials and guest speaker Sharon Conatser-past national president of the American Legion Auxiliary. She had high praise for the continuing work of the auxiliary and it’s members who serve veterans, veteran’s families, children and youth throughout the community.
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