Vincennes Sun-Commercial

12/18/2024

Mary Anne Wood, of Lawrenceville, recently shared the reasoning behind her children's book, "The Rock: The Power of Love."

Click the link below to find out her inspiration behind the story.

LAWENCEVILLE, Illinois — Mary Ann Wood shared that she had a few things in life she wanted to complete after retirement, much like a bucket list. She’s already written two

12/17/2024

Hundreds of community members, veterans, and family members of those who served gathered at the city cemetery Saturday for the annual passing out of wreaths for Wreaths Across America.

VINCENNES — Hundreds of community members, veterans, and family members of those who served gathered at the city cemetery Saturday for the annual passing out of wreaths for Wreaths Across

12/13/2024

The 8th annual Christmas in the Park light display is up in Lawrenceville where visitors can walk through the lighted display around the park from now until Jan. 2.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. — The 8th annual Christmas in the Park light display is up in Lawrenceville where visitors can walk through the lighted display around the park from now until

12/12/2024

The Knox County Council held its final meeting of the year, approving resolutions and saying goodbye to two council members, David Culp and Harry Nolting, Tuesday evening.

VINCENNES — The Knox County Council held it’s final meeting of the year, approving resolutions and saying goodbye to two council members Tuesday evening.

12/11/2024

The Vincennes Community School Corporation Board of Trustees held a public hearing to discuss a building project Monday night.

The Vincennes Community School Corporation Board of Trustees held a public hearing to discuss a building project.

12/10/2024

EDIT/UPDATE: According to her mother's Facebook post, Elliot has been found and is returning to her family.

ORIGINAL POST:
Elliot Strosnider, 16, of Vincennes, was last seen on Dec. 8 at 12:42 a.m. in Vincennes, according to the Missing People in America website, shared Dec. 9. She is described as 5’4” and 145 pounds with dyed black hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink tank top and red "Stranger Things" sweatpants.

Vincennes Police Department was unable to release any information at the time of this reporting. The VPD said public involvement and misinformation are hindering the active investigation.

12/10/2024

Hundreds gathered downtown this past weekend feeling festive for the 26th annual Parade of Lights and tree lighting.

VINCENNES — Hundreds of friends and family members gathered along Main Street and Henry Patrick Square despite the cold temperatures to witness the 26th annual Parade of Lights and the

12/09/2024

The Wabash Valley Progressives, Vincennes University Humanities Film & Lecture Series and VU Office of Global Diversity and Inclusion hosted a film and discussion Thursday evening about “Women of the White Buffalo.”

Click the link to learn more about the film and the discussion held afterwards.

VINCENNES — The Wabash Valley Progressives, Vincennes University Humanities Film & Lecture Series and VU Office of Global Diversity and Inclusion hosted a film and discussion Thursday evening.

12/05/2024

Children and their families listened to storytime with puppets at the Knox County Library Wednesday night. Click below to see and read more!

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12/03/2024

The Vincennes Trolley is now rolling. Hop on, it's free!

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VINCENNES — The Vincennes Trolley began its first day Monday morning where city officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony at City Hall to celebrate the first trip of the trolley,

12/02/2024

The first ever First City Harvest Market was successfully held last Tuesday, where shoppers had the opportunity to check out local businesses indoors at 1972 KCARC.

VINCENNES — Vendors and businesses across the county came together at 1972 KCARC to offer baked goodies, crochet animals, comic sketches and more at the first ever First City Harvest

11/29/2024

Wading Hawk Creations had its ribbon cutting this week, ready to welcome customers to the shop on Main Street.

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11/27/2024

With it getting chilly outside, kids were able to get a photo with Santa and enjoy pancakes and sausage at Breakfast with Santa, hosted by the Vincennes Kiwanis Club on Saturday.

VINCENNES — Breakfast with Santa kicked off with success as little ones lined up to get a photo with Santa and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes and sausage early Saturday

11/22/2024

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VINCENNES - Artwork from students and community artists filled the rooms reserved at the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday evening, hosting an actions to send funds to Asheville, where

11/19/2024

Knox County Sheriff's Office shared in a press release that deputies were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. 50 and State Road 550 in Knox County in reference to a two-car crash that resulted in one fatality at approximately 9:47 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Knox County Sheriff's Office shared in a press release that deputies were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. 50 and State Road 550 in Knox County in reference to a

11/19/2024

Due to distribution problems, the Tuesday print edition of the Sun-Commercial was not delivered to many subscribers. The Tuesday edition will be delivered with the Thursday edition. The e-edition for Tuesday’s edition is available online at

Corrections lwatt 13 hrs ago 0 In the article, "Lawrenceville City Council moves towards water line replacement," it is corrected and updated to share that the liquor license exchanged between Ali Salhani and Kaushalkumar Patel was not for the Towne House, but for Fairwind Gaming.

11/19/2024

Approximately 45 minutes ago, Knox County Scanner and ISP and DNR shared scanners had reported an accident with injuries on US 50 at 550 with entrapment. As of 10:38 a.m. one requested chopper is at the hospital and the other chopper has landed. Two patients have been extracted from the two-vehicle collision, with one patient on the ground - a total of three.

Will update as reports come in.

Edit: as of 11 a.m., Knox County deputies are still on the scene. More details will be released later from a press release by the sheriff’s department.

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11/19/2024

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VINCENNES — City council approved appropriations, resolutions and two ordinances for general bonds, as well as meet a new Knox County Chamber of Commerce employee at its meeting Monday night,