Category Archives: Local News
Donald Grindstaff, 71, Washington
Donald J. Grindstaff, 71, of Washington, IN, loving husband, father, uncle and cherished brother passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was bo...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 24, 2024

Boil Advisory in Place for Some DCRWS Customers
Daviess County Rural Water Systems has issued a PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY for customers on Highway 231 up to County Road 1050 North, County Road 350 North east of 231, Abel Lane, Pine Tree Roa...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2024

VPD HQ to Get Electric Upgrade Next Month
The Vincennes Police Department plans an electrical upgrade of its headquarters on August fifth. Vincennes Police Chief Jon Hillenbrand estimates the upgrade will cost around 35-thousand dollars; he a...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2024

Little Alice Academy Open House Set for August 5th
The Little Alice Learning Center open house is planned for Monday, August fifth at the facility location at the Vincennes YMCA on College Avenue. The Vincennes Community School Corporation is taking t...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2024

Free Backpacks, Haircuts for School Coming to Washington
With the school year about to get underway, RTC Communications and ColdCuts in Washington are teaming up to offer free haircuts and backpacks this Sunday. From 12 PM to 6 PM, children can receive comp...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2024

GSH Wins Stroke Care Award
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes is the recipient of the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. That award recognizes the hospital for i...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2024

Jobless Rates Up Across Area
Knox County's jobless rate increased by almost a percent for June of this year, from where it was in June of 2023. Knox County had a jobless rate of 4.2% in June, nine tenths of a percent higher than ...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2024

Manhole Work Ongoing Near and North of Downtown Vincennes
Vincennes Water Utilities officials have been working to repair various manholes in and just north of downtown Vincennes. The work can cause some traffic difficulties during the times crews are workin...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2024

City App Still Available for Washington Avenue Construction Updates
City officials remind everyone to keep up on the City's Washington Avenue project through the City's phone app. Currently, Washington Avenue is closed from the Kelso Creek Bridge southward to Emison A...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2024

INDOT "Road Diet" Plans Coming for SR 441
The Vincennes Mayor's Office has announced an information meeting is scheduled for Thursday on placing State Road 441 in Vincennes on what is called a "road diet." It will take place at Vincennes City...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2024



