Daviess Community Hospital held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday for its Women's Health Center, which is designed to enhance access to comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care for women across southwestern Indiana. Located on the second floor of DCH at 13-14 East Walnut Street in Washington, the Women's Health Cent...

The North Daviess School Board has appointed Dusty Cole as Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach, Dean of Students, and Assistant Athletic Director. Cole coached varsity basketball for 17 years at Paoli High School, holding a 54-17 girls' record over three seasons, and a 244-94 win-loss record on the boys' side since his star...

Washington Police arrested a Poseyville woman Saturday for Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon and Disorderly Conduct. 18-year-old Chloe Anne Hardy is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. 148 inmates were being held in the Daviess County Security Center early Saturday morning.

A Vincennes man is facing multiple charges following a vehicle pursuit in Knox County Friday that reached speeds of over 150 miles per hour. Indiana State Police say 39-year-old Ethan Stantz initially refused to pull over for driving 115 miles an hour on US 41 near Vincennes. The vehicle exited eastbound onto US 50 wea...

HYDRANT FLUSHING Flushing takes place every Spring and Autumn. Dates are announced on radio and printed in the newspaper. Customers are reminded to check for discolored water before doing laundry when their area is being flushed. SATURDAY, DAY 1 April 11, 2026 Flush CR300W and Cosby Road to the Old Vincennes Road...

Pike-Gibson Water will continue with Spring flushing next week (April 13th through the 17th) in the following areas of Pike County. • The White Oak area from Arthur Junction to Campbelltown along State Road 61 & all side roads along State Road 364. • And the Muren & Aryshire areas from Glezen to Peter...

The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday on U.S. 150 near Prospect in Orange County. These lane closures will occur near Salyers Road over Lost River and will allow for a bridge deck overlay project. Work is expected to last through the end of April, weather ...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday was $3.96 per gallon, 3¢ lower than Saturday and 17¢ lower than Sunday's national average of $4.13 per gallon. It was also 5¢ higher than a week ago, 47¢ higher than a month ago, and 82¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile...

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is encouraging eligible Hoosiers to apply for free well water testing through the 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network. IDEM Commissioner Clint Woods says that by taking part in the program, homeowners gain valuable insight into their own drinking water, while the infor...

Preparations are underway for the 49th Annual Vincennes Rendezvous, taking place May 23rd and 24th at the French Commons behind the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. This year's event marks the 250th anniversary of the United States featuring authentic merchants, food booths, and battle re-enactments celebr...

Registration is open for the second annual Daviess Community Hospital Foundation Pickleball Tournament, taking place June 26th through the 28th at the Daviess County Pickleball Courts in Washington. Players ages 8 and up of any skill level are welcome. Adults can register online; youth (under 18) must be registered by ...

Good Samaritan will offer free stroke screenings to the community on Thursday, April 30th. The screening will be by appointment from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Charles C. Hedde, MD Health Education Center. During the screening, attendees will visit multiple booths offering different tests. These tests include; blood press...

The City of Jasper and the Tri-County YMCA will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Regional Wellness Center on Friday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the future site of the facility, 900 West 15th Street in Jasper. The 70,000-square-foot facility is designed to serve residents across Dubois...

Washington Police arrested a Washington woman on Friday for Criminal Trespass. 23-year-old Alexis Fowler is being held on $5,000 bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Washington Police arrested 22-year-old Martha Lopez of Washington Friday on a warrant for Failure to Appear in Court. Lopez was released from jail ...

Our Community Foundation has awarded a $250 second-semester Teaching Innovator Grant to Washington Community Schools. The grant will support Nurturing Nursery Rhymes; a program used in classrooms to promote cognitive development and literacy. Washington Primary Teacher, Shelly Padgett, accepted the award and was named ...