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Cub League Action Continues Tonight
Action continues tonight in the Vincennes City Cub League tournament. At the Cub League Complex. In the junior rookie league….Baurer Jewelers. Takes on FOP and Homes Plumbing meets Old National Bank. Senior Rookie League has Mt Dew playing The Halter Group and K of C battles. First Vincennes Savings...
Toyota recalling 145,000 SUVs due to airbag issues
INDIANA – Toyota is recalling about 145,000 SUVs due to an airbag issue. Toyota said the curtain shield airbag on the driver’s side of some 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX vehicles may not deploy as intended during crashes if the driver’s window is rolled down.
Norman Lewis Bishop, formerly of Raleigh
Norman Lewis Bishop, 93, a proud resident of Olney, passed away on June 15 after a life richly lived in service of his country and devotion to his family. Norman was born June 14, 1931, in Raleigh to Clive and Elizabeth Bishop (deceased). He often recounted fond memories from his childhood on his family’s farm, particularly those with his horse, High-toned Kentucky Rex. He graduated from Eldorado Township High School and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
Joe E. Mullins, 67, Winslow
Joe E. Mullins, 67, of Winslow, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. Joe was born in Petersburg on February 14, 1957, to Norman “Moon” and Fern (Beadles) Mullins. He was self-employed and loved fishing. He had a generous heart to all...
Cub League Continues Crowdfunding Campaign
The State of Indiana could give Vincennes Cub League a matching grant of up to 50-thousand dollars for dollars raised in a Crowdfunding campaign. The Vincennes Cub League is raising the funds for improvements to Veterans’ Field. The field, designed for 13 to 16 year-old players, is part of the overall Vincennes Cub League complex.
Good Samaritan Announces Relocation of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services to Dayson Heart Center’s Cardiac Rehab
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes has announced the relocation of pulmonary rehabilitation services to the cardiac rehabilitation facility at the Dayson Heart Center. Effective Monday, July 8th, all pulmonary and cardiac rehab services will be located at Dayson. The hospital says the move is designed to provide comprehensive care for...
Toyota Recalls 145,000 SUVs Over Airbag Safety Concern
Toyota is recalling approximately 145,000 SUVs due to a potential issue with the driver’s side curtain shield airbag. The recall affects certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX models. According to Toyota, the airbag may not deploy properly in specific crash scenarios if the driver’s window is down. This safety concern has prompted the recall of vehicles manufactured at Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Princeton. The automaker is actively working on a solution to address the issue. Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified about the recall and the necessary repairs once a remedy is available.
KCPL Signs Up Over 550 for Summer Reading Program
The Knox County Public Library has signed up 558 people as part of their annual Summer Reading program. That program is over a century old; that is run out of the main Library building at Seventh and Hart Streets in Vincennes. So far, th readers have spent almost 187-thousand minutes...
Indiana Blood Shortage/Blood Drive Thursday in Vincennes
The Knox County Health Department says it has been notified by Versiti Blood Center of Indiana that the state now has an emergency blood shortage. With less than a day’s supply of available blood, communities throughout the state face a potential crisis as hospitals do not have the blood needed to treat patients.
HIV Testing Day Coming to Vincennes Tomorrow
The Knox County Health Department reminds everyone of its status as a testing center for the H-I-V virus. The virus is the one that leads to advanced immunity deficiency syndrome, or AIDS. The testing awareness leads up to National HIV Testing Day, on Tuesday, June 27th. Medical experts recommend everyone...
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/24/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) After a brief rain shower early Sunday morning, we’re back to dry and hot weather conditions today and especially tomorrow as a warm front moves into Illinois. However, the higher humidity levels will bring in our next chance of showers and storms with an approaching cold front Tuesday night into Wednesday and yet another cold front moving in for Friday night into Saturday later this week. Stay tuned for updates and always monitor a NOAA Weather Alert Radio for more weather information and forecast details.
RICHLAND COUNTY C.A.R.E.S. CAR WASH AND BAKE SALE
(OLNEY) A fundraising “car wash & bake sale” is this coming Saturday morning from 9:00 to 12:00 noon at the Superwash Car Wash, at 615 West Main Street, in Olney, with all proceeds going to Richland County C.A.R.E.S. to support individuals in the Richland County Drug Court program. So stop and help them out with all donations very much appreciated.
Large Item Collection for Knox County Set for July 20th
Knox County residents are reminded of the free large item collection day for all Knox County Residents. It will be held Saturday, July 20th from 8:00 AM until Noon at Republic Services location 27-06 North 2nd Street in Vincennes. Proof of residency will be required. Knox County residents can bring...
Blood Shortage Increases Call for Blood Donors
The Knox County Health Department says it has been notified by Versiti Blood Center of Indiana that the state now has an emergency blood shortage. With less than a day’s supply of available blood, communities throughout the state face a potential crisis as hospitals do not have the blood needed to treat patients.
PACE Head Start Signups Available
PACE officials are looking for eligible families to sign their preschoolers up for their Head Start program. The Head Start program works with 3 and 4 year-olds as part of their preparation for kindergarten. Angie Lange is with Head Start. She says Head Start focused not just on education– but...
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