Category Archives: Local News

AES to Commit to Petersburg Generating Station
Today is the day for Indianapolis-based A-E-S to share its plans for the Petersburg Generation Station. The station is located just north of Petersburg on the White River in Pike County. The company w...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 08, 2024

More Information Revealed on AES Upgrade near Petersburg
AES Indiana was joined by Pike County government representatives and community leaders to celebrate the announcement of approximately $1.1 billion in investments in the county's energy future from 202...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 08, 2024

Bicknell Heritage Circle Dedication Set for August 31st
The City of Bicknell plans to dedicate their Heritage Circle at Northside Park on Saturday, August 31st. The ten a-m ceremony is part of the annual Bicknell Heritage Labor Day Festival. The dedication...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 08, 2024

Vincennes Animal Shelter Seeking Volunteers
The Vincennes Animal Shelter is dealing with an overabundance of dogs and cats at its location on River Road. Shelter officials say more people are surrendering their animals than are adopting them, S...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 08, 2024

Bruceville Clerk-Treasurer Caucus Set for August 29th
The Knox County Republican Central Committee will hold a Caucus to appoint a replacement for the remainder of the term of the Bruceville Clerk-Treasurer's position. That term will end on December 31st...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 07, 2024

More Groups of Students Heading Back to School
It is back to the books for another set of area students today. Those include the following school districts: Barr-Reeve, Loogootee, Pike County, Bloomfield and White River Valley. Tomorrow starts sch...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 07, 2024

Asphalt Work Continues on Washington Avenue
Work on the Washington Avenue project in Vincennes continues, with curb and base asphalt work underway. The curb and road work is some of the first real visible progress on the project. Vincennes City...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 07, 2024

Knox APC Approves Rezoning at Hart and Bierhaus
It took an extra month, but a potential new restaurant's rezoning has been approved by the Knox County Area Plan Commission. The rezoning would go from R-A rural residence to C-2 general business. The...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 07, 2024

KC Commissioners Approve Time Extension for Solar Farm Project
The Knox County Commissioners have granted a time extension for the Ratts 2 or Blue Jeans-- solar facility in southern Knox County. The proposed solar farm is planned for construction near State Road ...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 07, 2024

Grants Available for Disabled Students Across Indiana
September first is the deadline to file for an educational scholarship account for students with disabilities. The funding can go toward educational programs, therapies, tuition and fees at private sc...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 07, 2024



