Category Archives: Local News

Special Olympics Starts This Weekend; Local Athletes Competing in Early June
The Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games are coming up, and the Law Enforcement Torch Run is set tomorrow. Officers from across the state will gather in Indianapolis and Terre Haute to take part. The...
Tom Zimmerman May 29, 2025

VCS, Sodexho Working on Summer Food Program
Vincennes Community Schools is underway with its summer food program, with a combination of in=person and take-home options. The program is being provided by V-C-S-C food provider Sodexho. Tara Lips i...
Tom Zimmerman May 29, 2025

Pipe Replacement Set for SR 159 IN Sullivan County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 159 in Sullivan County is scheduled to be closed on or around Monday for four pipe replacement projects. Crews will close State Road 159 betwee...
Tom Zimmerman May 29, 2025

VU Board of Trustees Considering Flatlined Tuition for the Next Two Years
Vincennes University's Board of Trustees is considering a flat-lined tuition for the next two years. The issue will come up at its session June ninth at 11:30 am. The session will be held in Vincennes...
Tom Zimmerman May 29, 2025

Measles Outbreak Over in Indiana
Indiana's measles outbreak is over. All eight cases in the Hoosier state were reported in Allen County. There have been no new cases found since April 21st, and the cases have no known links to other ...
Tom Zimmerman May 29, 2025

Isaiah 1:17 House to Hold Training Session Next Week
The Isaiah 1:17 House group is seeking volunteers to help deal with displaced kids due to various proceedings. The House is located on Hart Street Road near Vincennes. Isaiah 1:17 House director Jacqu...
Tom Zimmerman May 29, 2025

IL Legislature Advances Gun Bill
A new safe gun storage bill is advancing in Illinois. The Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee approved legislation that would require all guns to be put in safe storage if there are minor...
Tom Zimmerman May 29, 2025

KCARC Sees Completion of Civitan Children's Center Improvements
Vincennes=based KCARC has completed its scheduled updates for the renovated Civitan Children's Center. Elizabeth Hardin is with KCARC; she says the entire facility is brand new. Hardin also gives cred...
Tom Zimmerman May 28, 2025

Special Olympics Opening Set for Friday
The Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games are coming up, and the Law Enforcement Torch Run is set for Friday. Officers from across the state will gather in Indianapolis and Terre Haute to take part. T...
Tom Zimmerman May 28, 2025

Daviess County Health Fair Set for Friday
Daviess Community Hospital and the Daviess County Chamber of Commerce will present the 2025 Daviess County Health Fair on Friday from 7 to 10 a.m. in the hospital's main lobby, located at 13-14 East W...
Tom Zimmerman May 28, 2025



