Category Archives: Local News
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Crawford Co.
The Indiana Board of Animal Health reports that a commercial egg laying operation in Crawford County has been quarantined due to the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The flock size is n...
Feb 28, 2026
Sullivan Lake Dredging Expected to Take Awhile to Complete
The dredging of Sullivan Lake in Sullivan is underway and is expected to take several years to complete. The work is being done in phases because of the size of the project and limits on funding. Gran...
Feb 27, 2026
Governor Braun Signs Bill into Law To Bring Bears to Northwest Indiana
Governor Mike Braun is signing a bill that supports bringing the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier state. The Indiana Senate passed the bill after approving amendments made in the House. On Thursday, Gover...
Feb 27, 2026
Vincennes City Offices to be Closed March 6th for Employee Appreciation Day
Vincennes City offices will be closed Friday, March 6th for Employee Appreciation Day. All city offices and departments will be affected. Neither trash collection nor recycling pickup will be affected...
Feb 26, 2026
Fairness Act Now in the Hands of Governor Braun
The Indiana Senate has passed the FAIRNESS Act, a new immigration enforcement bill now heading to the Governor's desk. Authored by Senator Liz Brown, the bill requires local police to honor federal de...
Feb 26, 2026
Welfare Eligibility Overhaul Heads to Governor Braun
In a 39-9 vote, the Indiana Senate has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's welfare eligibility standards. Senate Enrolled Act 1, a top priority for Senate Republicans, now moves to the Governo...
Feb 26, 2026
NWS Storm Spotter Classes
The National Weather Service will conduct three months of storm spotter classes across the area. Among the classes are one on March 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds, 45-03 ...
Feb 26, 2026
Road Closure Planned for State Road 57 In Greene County
The Indiana Department of Transportation advises that State Road 57 near Switz City in Greene County is scheduled to be closed on or around Tuesday, March 10th for the completion of a bridge deck over...
Feb 26, 2026
Hoosier Individuals, Companies Honored for Workplace Safety
Indiana Governor Mike Braun recognized four Hoosier companies and three individuals for exemplary workplace safety practices Wednesday during the annual Governor's Workplace Safety Awards event. Workp...
Feb 25, 2026
Our Community Foundation Grants from the Madison C. Wagler Endowment for Music
Our Community Foundation recently awarded grants to Washington High School Band Boosters and Barr-Reeve Choral Program, supporting local music education. These grants were funded by the Madison C. Wag...
Feb 25, 2026
This Day in Country Music
On this day July 24, 1957
Born on this day was Pam Tillis country music singer-songwriter and actress, (she is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis). Originally a demo singer in Nashville, Tennessee, she scored the 1991 hit "Don't Tell Me What to Do", and has since c...
Jul 24, 2025
On this day June 24, 2000
Dixie Chick Natalie Maines married actor Adrian Pasdar at The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada for 55 dollars.
Jun 24, 2025
On this day June 22, 2011
Glen Campbell announced he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This news came five months after Campbell announced his retirement from the music business.
Jun 22, 2025
On this day June 21, 1976
Reba McEntire married Charlie Battles at the First Baptist Church in Stringtown, Oklahoma. They had their honeymoon in Texas, where they promoted her latest single to local radio stations.
Jun 21, 2025
On this day June 20, 1949
Born on this day in Tuskegee, Alabama, was Lionel Richie, singer, songwriter and one time member of the Commodores. Kenny Rogers scored the 1980 crossover country hit with the Richie written and produced track "Lady". Richie released his tenth studio a...
Jun 20, 2025
On this day June 20, 2007
presented the to Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams and songwriter Harlan Howard at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. Buck Owens received the Jim Reeves International Award.
Jun 20, 2025
On this day June 19, 1954
"I Don't Hurt Anymore" by Hank Snow began a 20 week run at #1 on the Country Best Seller list. Also on the chart, "One by One" by Red Foley and Kitty Wells began a 21 week run at #2 on same chart, managing a single week at #1 later in the year.
Jun 19, 2025
On this day June 19, 2006
Taylor Swift released her debut single "Tim McGraw" the lead single from her self-titled debut album. Swift wrote the song during her freshman year of high school, knowing that she and her senior boyfriend would break up at the end of the year when he ...
Jun 19, 2025