Category Archives: Local News
Winter Chill Leads to Warning About Frozen Lakes and Ponds
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office is urging the public to use extreme caution around frozen ponds and lakes. The sheriff's office reminds you that ice must be at least four inches thick to support ...
Jan 15, 2025 Yellow safety first sign. Style sign isolated on white background. Vector illustration.
Knox County Health Department Launching Free Blood Pressure Control Program
The Knox County Health Department is launching a free Blood Pressure Control Program in recognition of February as American Heart Health Month. Nearly 50% of all Americans are affected by high blood p...
Jan 15, 2025
South Knox Teachers Get Added Health Savings Account Funds
The South Knox School Board has approved a 250-thousand dollar transfer for employee health savings accounts. The funding was first moved from the Operations fund to the Rainy Day fund. After that, it...
Jan 15, 2025
Knox County Council Agrees to 275-Thousand Dollars for Snapp Ditch
The Knox County Council has approved the use of 275-thousand dollars toward a Busseron Township project. The funding will continue assistance for the Snapp Ditch project near Oaktown. That funding is ...
Jan 15, 2025
Bloomfield Man Arrested in Gibson County
A Bloomfield man was arrested Sunday afternoon during a traffic stop on I-69 near Oakland City for driving more than 90 miles per hour. A Gibson County Sheriff's Deputy found 59-year-old Dwight Weedon...
Jan 15, 2025
Beckwith, Rokita Also Sworn in During Governor's Ceremony
Two other top Indiana leaders were sworn in Monday, as part of Governor Mike Braun's ceremony in Indianapolis. The others to take oaths of office were new Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and State ...
Jan 15, 2025
VCS Hands Out Awards to Lower Elementary Grade Teachers, Aides
Vincennes Community Schools has awarded over 42-thousand, 500 dollars in stipends to various teachers in the Corporation's elementary schools. The stipends are for teachers in grades Kindergarten thro...
Jan 15, 2025
A Temporary Break in the Bitter Cold Comes This Weekend
Bitterly cold conditions have pushed the temperature to near or below zero in many areas. Even with the bitterly cold conditions, it still isn't yet to the point where a excessive cold advisory would ...
Jan 15, 2025
Vincennes City Council Appoints Various Positions
The Vincennes City Council re-appointed Brian Grove to be their Council president for another year. Grove was named as chair for the first time in 2024; this is his second year to be appointed. Board ...
Jan 15, 2025
VCSC Unified Robotics Team Teachers Get Stipends
The Vincennes Community School Board has approved stipends to teachers of various Unified Robotics teams. The teams were involved in a competition at Adams Coliseum last November 8th. One teacher-Vale...
Jan 15, 2025
