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Steak ‘n Shake fans disappointed
There is still no official word why Steak ‘n Shake in Vincennes has closed. Reports say employees were notified this past Sunday and patrons found a sign on the doors this week notifying the public that the restaurant has shut down permanently. The closing follows a trend that’s been...
Operation Last Dance Drug Offender Receives 10 Years In Prison
An Albion, Illinois drug dealer was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday. 46 year old Michael Turpin admitted to delivering meth to an undercover informant in Posey County in May 2023. Turpin was arrested in White County during a drug raid. He and 21 other drug offenders were...
Bicknell Getting Ready for Labor Day
The annual Bicknell Heritage Festival is fast approaching, with several activities already in motion. The City of Bicknell is currently accepting nominations for its Man and Woman of the Year awards, which will be presented during the festival. Residents are encouraged to submit nomination letters explaining why their chosen individual...
Jasper Park Board supports Heart of Jasper courtyard project but wants final approval
Jasper—The Jasper Park Board expressed support for the new courtyard Heart of Jasper is proposing to create at the corner of Fourth and Main (next to Oink, Inc.) in downtown Jasper, but said maintenance and upkeep were top of mind for future approvals for the new project. Ruger Kerstiens,...
Indiana students show modest gains in literacy. Black students achieve largest IREAD-3 increases
Indiana students made small gains in reading this year. Scores for IREAD-3, the state’s third grade reading exam, are at their highest level in recent years, but still well below pre-pandemic scores.
'Lord of the Rings,' 'Stranger Things' actor Sean Astin hits the road for Kamala Harris
It’s Middle America rather than Middle Earth, but Samwise Gamgee is charging in to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. Sean Astin on Tuesday announced on social media that he plans to be in Indiana Wednesday to support Harris’ presidential bid. ...
La Porte Teacher a State Finalist
(La Porte, IN) - There’s cause for celebration during today’s first day of school in La Porte. La Porte High School science teacher Jason Remmel is among the 25 finalists in this year’s teacher of the year contest in the state of Indiana. During this week’s school...
Stranger Things at Bath and Body Works near me? New Chapter 2 collection offers candles, soap
Bath and Body Works has once again partnered with Netflix and Stranger Things to bring fictional Hawkins, Ind., and The Upside Down to your home. The Stranger Things Chapter Two collection features three new fragrances and offers 15 new limited-edition products across candles, PocketBac hand sanitizers, soaps and wallflowers. ...
NWS: Rain Chances in Indiana Linger into Weekend
STATEWIDE--You can expect the next few days to have some heavy rainfall at times across Indiana. There are couple of rounds of rain and storms that are expected to move through the state on Thursday. “Then after that, it looks like we’ll have some additional storms heading into the weekend. But there is a little […] The post NWS: Rain Chances in Indiana Linger into Weekend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Vincennes’ Newest Water Tower Close to STartup
Vincennes Water Utilities officials heard yesterday the City’s newest water tank is weeks away from being operational. The final touches are being completed now for the facility at Hart Street and Richard Bauer Drive. Vincennes Water Utilities general manager Kirk Bouchie says the first fill for the water tank...
VCSC Touts Student Growth as Top Priority
Vincennes Community Schools, like many corporations, are in the furst couple of weeks of school. As students get ready for the 2024=25 school year, the V-C-S-C is forwarding a model of student growth…. Corporation superintendent Greg Parsley believes that growth is not necessarily shown by standardized state tests. Parsley states...
Saturday Ribbon Cutting Coming to Vincennes Skate Park at Lester Square
Saturday will mark the official re-opening of the new and improved Vincennes Skate Park at Lester Square. The ribbon cutting to formally dedicate the new facility will be at ten a-m. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says the work on the skate park improvements was a long time coming. Mayor Yochum...
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