Spencer County Accidents – January 6, 2019
Spencer County Sheriff’s Department Failure to yield results in collision Austin Smith, 35, of Evansville, was westbound on SR 161, when Maggie McDaniel, 18, of Boonville, attempted to make a … Read More
Category: News
South Spencer vs North Harrison Boys Basketball Photo Gallery
Photos by: Hope Davis On December 27th for the PSC Tourney, South Spencer beat Apollo High school 57-47. Later that night South Spencer played in the winning bracket and conquered … Read More
South Spencer Knocks out Apollo in PSC Tourney
South Spencer Rebels beat the Apollo High School Eagles 57-47. In the first round of the Tourney. Rebels are set to play North Harrison in the next round of the … Read More
Ready to Serve
Photos by Hope Davis On Thursday, December 26, elected officials were sworn in at the Spencer County Courthouse by Judge Jon Dartt. The courthouse rotunda was filled with family, friends, … Read More
Heritage Hills vs. Crawford County Photo Gallery
Photos by Hope Davis Full Gallery can be found on Spencer County Online’s Facebook photo albums.
Generosity is the Watchword at Lincoln Trail
Photo by Hope Davis Students at Lincoln Trail Elementary are also very giving. Every year the students raise funds for Pennies for Patients, donating the money to blood cancer research, … Read More
Nancy Hanks 4th Grade Raises $2,000 for Cerebral Palsy
Photos by Hope Davis There was cause for celebration on Thursday at Nancy Hanks Elementary. And just FYI, if you have reason to complain “about these kids today,” you might … Read More
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute: Drive sober this holiday season
While Christmas and New Year’s Eve are fun times to celebrate with family and friends, it’s also one of the deadliest times of the year for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving … Read More
Accident on Highway 231
Please be advised there has been an accident on 231 close to 11000 road going towards Huntingburg . There are no further details as to the severity of the accident. … Read More
Santa Claus Wreck
A vehicle appears to have been hit by a semi truck off the 231 exit leading into Santa Claus. Please be cautious when driving through this area, or if you … Read More
New director of planned giving named at Saint Meinrad
Michael Shumway has been named director of planned giving and foundation relations for the Development Office of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and its Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad. He … Read More
Official Misconduct and Trafficking Arrest Made at Branchville Correctional Facility
Branchville Correctional Facility (BCF) Office of Investigations and Intelligence (OII), and the Warden’s offices announce the arrest of a custody officer alleged of Official Misconduct, and Trafficking with an inmate. … Read More
2019 Santa Claus Postmark Available
The special Santa Claus holiday postmark is now available at the Santa Claus Post Office. This famous small-town post office is the only one in the world with the Santa … Read More
Jasper Troopers arrest man wanted on warrant out of Spencer County
Trooper Patrick Stinson, a member of the Jasper Post All Crimes Policing Unit, and Trooper Adam McBeth were able to locate and arrest a man wanted on a warrant out … Read More
Spencer County Court News – November 29, 2019
Marriage License Aundrea Nichole Morris, of Rockport, to Robert Colton Newton, of Philpot, KY. Traffic Speeding: Kaitlyn Nurrenburn; Connie Havener; Nelson Lopez Martinez; Angel Hernandez, $157; Ronald Krantz; Charish Siggers; … Read More
Real Estate Transfers – November 29, 2019
Paul L. Jochim, Michael W. Jochim, Elaine A. Burress, Joyce M. Phillips, and Janet R. Daniels to Paul L. and Paula J. Jochim. SE NW NW s24, t4s, r5w, 0.71 … Read More
Man attempts suicide by police
Spencer County Dispatch received a call at 1:23 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, that shots had been fired at a residence on Carpenter Avenue in Rockport. Units arrived and found that … Read More
Anthem and Memorial reach agreement
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Memorial Hospital medical practice clinics, and all Memorial providers will remain in-network for members of Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance plans. The negotiation between … Read More
National Office Furniture receives Nightingale Award
National Office Furniture, a unit of Kimball International, Inc., announces that its newest seating collection, Weli, has been honored with a Nightingale Award at this year’s Healthcare Design Expo. The … Read More
Advent lessons and carols service planned for December 8
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology and the Saint Meinrad community will present an Advent lessons and carols service. The event will be Sunday, December 8, at 7 p.m. … Read More
Chrisney Winter Festival December 7
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And the town of Chrisney is celebrating with its annual Winter Fest on Saturday, December 7. The free event will be held … Read More
BMV Thanksgiving holiday hours
All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Branches will resume regularly scheduled business … Read More
Spencer County Accidents – November 25, 2019
Spencer County Sheriff’s Department Ran off road Seventeen-year-old Trevor Osborne of Grandview was westbound on CR 350 N, just west of 200 E in Rockport, when he made a left-hand … Read More
Ohio Valley League announces 2020 schedule
The Ohio Valley League anticipates another exciting 2020 season of the summer collegiate wooden bat baseball in hometowns across Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Teams are currently recruiting talented players … Read More
Spencer County Accidents – November 18, 2019
Spencer County Sheriff’s Department Passing stopped school bus leads to collision Nicholas Antey, 47, of Newburgh, was westbound on SR 66 in Richland when a school bus in front of … Read More
Memorial Hospital issues statement on Anthem negotiations
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center released a statement on November 15 regarding their ongoing negotiation with insurance provider Anthem. A rapidly approaching November 27th deadline to reach an agreement … Read More
SR 70 near Chrisney to close for INDOT project
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces drainage structure replacement project on State Road 70 near Chrisney. Beginning on or around Monday, November 18, INDOT contractors will close S.R. 70 from … Read More
Dale man killed in hit-and-run
Emergency personnel responded to a fatal hit-and-run Thursday, November 14, at the intersection of S. Washington St. and W. Cherry St. The initial investigation indicated that at approximately 2:42 p.m., … Read More
Kentucky Wesleyan to host Cuba tour
Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, KY, will host a tour of Cuba from October 10-17, 2020. The itinerary includes visits to Havana, the Viñales Valley, beaches at Varadero and Ernest Hemingway’s … Read More
Spencer County Court News – November 12, 2019
Traffic and Other Citations Speeding: Shawn Sweat; Joseph Winkler; Joshua Vollmer; Zachariah Armstrong; Jeremy Goldsberry; Frank Cavanah; Malika Jones, $147; Grant Ritchison; Monic Shelton; Jayson Baker, $157. Passing Stopped School … Read More
Shop ‘Til You Drop at Heritage Hills, hosted by Threads
by Casey Uebelhor Heritage Hills High School Special Education teacher, Mrs. Candy Wilkerson, has had a closet of clothes in her classroom for years. An extra outfit or two for … Read More
Holiday World’s Cheetah Chase goes vertical
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari have officially placed the first pieces for their newest water coaster coming in 2020: Cheetah Chase. Holiday World’s third water coaster will be the first … Read More
One killed in accident on SR 545
A two-vehicle accident between Fulda and New Boston on Thursday, November 7, claimed the life of an Evanston man. The accident, which occurred on State Road 545 near County Road … Read More
Physician Assistant Ben Weyer Joins Heartland Cardiology
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is pleased to announce the addition of Physician Assistant Ben Weyer to the staff at Heartland Cardiology. He joins physicians Adam Dawkins, MD, Geoffrey … Read More
Spencer County SAC accepting grant requests
The Spencer County Substance Abuse Council is accepting grant requests for the 2020 grant cycle. Grant applications are available by contacting Jenny Thomas at spencercountysac@gmail.com or 812-309-9528. The deadline for … Read More
Lincoln Trail Elementary School honored as Blue Ribbon School
Lincoln Trail Elementary School was among 12 schools honored last Monday by the Indiana Department of Education during a ceremony in Indianapolis for receiving a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School … Read More
BMV receives operating extension for qualified agriculture CDL drivers
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has announced the extension of operating season for qualified drivers with a Restricted Class B Commercial Driver’s License for Agricultural Purposes (Restricted Class … Read More
Kathy Tretter honored by Indiana Library Federation
Kathy Tretter has been selected to receive the Indiana Library Federation (ILF) 2019 Outstanding Trustee Award. The ILF Outstanding Trustee Award honors and recognizes a public library board member for … Read More
Lincoln Boyhood Drama Association holds auditions
The Lincoln Boyhood Drama Association will again produce Scrooge’s Christmas this holiday season and will hold public audition dates in October. All ages are welcome and encouraged to audition. Performance … Read More
USDA opens 2020 enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs
Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs – two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety net programs – for the … Read More
Fall property tax deadline November 12
The Fall tax deadline for Spencer County property owners is Tuesday, November 12. The Spencer County Treasurer’s office will be open daily from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Taxpayers … Read More
Spencer County Court News – October 21, 2019
Traffic and Other Citations Speeding: Kelsea Goodman; Holly Jensen; Robert Gentry; Joseph King; Jeremy Alford; Tyler Ivey; Andrew Michel; Austyn Richardson; Justin Haines, $147; Brian Southard; Noah Hawkins; Ashley Milam; … Read More
Fulda Sportsman Club celebrating 50 years
The Fulda Sportsman Club was built in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the venue has served as a place for the local community to gather and celebrate various special … Read More
Kentucky artist’s work on display at Archabbey Library Gallery
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad, is hosting an exhibit of paintings titled “2D and 2D with a Twist” by Owensboro, KY, artist Rhonda McEnroe. The show runs through … Read More
Marching circles around the competition
The South Spencer Marching Rebels advance to ISSMA Regionals by Casey Uebelhor Stalwartly uniformed in blue and black, the Marching Rebels lie in circular position. Drumsticks begin to click and … Read More
Free FAFSA filing help at College Goal Sunday
Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 37 sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. Vincennes University-Jasper … Read More
Three Spencer County towns receive road-funding grants
Communities in Senate District 48 will receive more than $3.2 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper). … Read More