Category Archives: Local News

Winter of Work Planned on Memorial Bridge Facade in Vincennes
Long-awaited work is about to begin on the Memorial Bridge faade in downtown Vincennes. The faade stones were taken down a couple of years ago, with the stones themselves sitting all that time in part...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 19, 2025

New Executive Director Over Gibson County Tourism
Gibson County Visitors and Tourism, Incorporated, has named Liberty DeWig as their new Executive Director. DeWig will begin her duties on Monday, October fifth. DeWig will work alongside outgoing dire...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 19, 2025

Fruitful Discussions Reported from Japan Trip This Month
Knox County Indiana Economc Development director Chris Pfaff reports good economic progress from a recent trip to Japan. As part of the trip, Pfaff and Vicnennes Mayor Joe Yochum spoke with officials ...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 19, 2025

KC Public Library Photo Op for Pets Set for Saturday
The Knox County Library will have its "Photos with Pets" day tomorrow from noon to three p-m. The event will happen at the main Library area near Seventh and Hart Streets. Anyone interested is encoura...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 19, 2025

Lawrence County Illinois Board Approves Two Bridge Repair Projects
The Lawrence County Illinois Board has approved an 800-thousand dollar bridge fixing agreement for its span over Indian Creek on Old Porter Road. The bridge is located just west of Lawrenceville. Boar...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 19, 2025

School Safety Grants Go to Knox County's School Districts
All four Knox Coutny school corporations will receive grant funding for better future school safety measures. The funding was announced by both Knox County state representatives-Matt Hostettler and Br...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 19, 2025 Yellow safety first sign. Style sign isolated on white background. Vector illustration.

Washington Man Arrested After Pursuit
Washington Police arrested a Washington man yesterday on various drug and resisting arrest charges. Officers attempted to stop 45 year-old Jeremy Petty in a pursuit that included both a vehicle and fo...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 19, 2025

Williams Brothers Pharmacy Names New Chief Strategy Officer
Williams Brothers Healthcare Pharmacy has announced the appointment of Scott Sell as Chief Strategy Officer. Sell has been a key member of the WB leadership team since 2020 when he joined as Business ...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 18, 2025

Temperatures to Stay Up, Weather STaying Dry
Temperatures in Indiana will be in the 80's to lower 90's in this area for the rest of the week. With low humidity and drying fuels, there's a potential for an elevated fire threat, but the National W...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 18, 2025

Two Commissioners Disagree with Wheel Tax for Knox County
Two Knox County Commissioners have shown their disagreement to a possible wheel tax in Knox County. Both Tim Ellerman the Second and kellie Streeter spoke against the issue at the latest Commissioners...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 18, 2025

