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Vincennes Fourth of July Celebrations
Thursday evening marks the annual Fourth of July Celebration at and around Patrick Henry Square in Vincennes. Fourth of July activities start ramping up downtown with the annual Fourth of July parade staring at six that evening, and ending with fireworks over the Wabash River at dusk. The City Fire...
Knox County sets up free clinic for students to get vaccinated
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Knox County is determined to help get their students ready for the upcoming school year by setting up an easy way to get their necessary vaccines. With the new school year just a few months away Knox county is starting an event to make sure young residents are ready with their necessary […]
$35 Million Housing Project Planned for Vincennes
A $35 million housing project to support local talent attraction and retention in Vincennes has entered the final stages of planning and approval. Chris Pfaff, CEO of Knox County Indiana Economic Development says after final details are wrapped up later this summer, construction will begin on 240 new apartment units on Bierhouse Boulevard.
Apartments coming soon to Bierhaus Blvd.
A $35 million apartment project has been officially announced for Vincennes. Gibson County based Simplified Developments LLC is said to be building a complex with 240 market-rate apartments which will be 1 to 3 bedrooms each. It will be located on Bierhause Boulevard. In the announcement on Monday, Chris Pfaff,...
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...
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.
Vincennes Fire Chief warns Hoosiers to be safe with their fireworks
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Independence Day always brings action and excitement, but the holiday can also bring danger. Fire chief Tim Smith of the Vincennes Township Fire Department suggests that all residents releasing fireworks should have a bucket of water and a hose nearby. He wants to remind everyone that fireworks should never be held when […]
RICHLAND COUTY HEA FOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM NOW RESCHEDULED
(OLNEY) The Richland County Homemakers Education Association has rescheduled its previously postponed program featuring food preservation utilizing the canning method for next Tuesday evening, July 9th, beginning at 5:30, in the Extension Meeting Room in Olney. Guest Mary Liz Wright, a University of Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator, will be discussing various methods of food preservation, especially canning, plus apple marmalade will be processed as a demonstration with several attendees to receive a jar as a door prize. While preregistration is not required, those planning to attend can show up at 5:00 to sign in with the free workshop open to the public at 5:30. Also next week, a testing of canner lids and gauges will be held Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, with the lids to be dropped off early and picked up later in the week. Call 618-395-2191 for more details.
CITY/VILLAGE CLOSURES FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
(OLNEY) A reminder that most all city and village halls will be closed this coming Thursday in observance of Independence Day 2024 with most all of them reopening with normal hours on Friday. This includes those in Olney, Noble, and Newton. In addition, the City of Olney’s brush dump will also be closed Thursday, but back open this weekend on Friday and Saturday, from 10:00 to 4:00, each day. Plus, while morning and evening swim lessons are cancelled for Thursday, the Musgrove Aquatic Center will open at 1:00 Thursday afternoon for regular public swim. And a note from Republic Services that the area trash collection should be running normal residential routes all of this week without any delays.
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