By Lindsay Owens Historic document photos were found at the Knox County Public Library.. Other photos were taken by Steve LaRoche Past District Governor 2010-2011 Rotary International District 6580 slaroche@vinu.edu The city of Vincennes is known for quite a few things. It’s the home of William Henry Harrison’s Grouseland, Vincennes University, and the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
Still ‘Old School’
Gene Miiller remains the same whether it is in Green and Orange or Black and Gold. Todd Lancaster There are few places with as rich a tradition of high school basketball as Vincennes Lincoln. With 70 sectional titles and a pair of state championships, Lincoln basketball can be traced back to Indiana High School basketballs earliest days. In fact … [Read more...]
Wreaths Across America
Bruceville trucker and wife deliver wreaths for Arlingtion National Cemetery By Bernie Schmitt From the cab of his big rig, Don Crouse has seen the nation’s “purple mountain majesties,” its magnificent vistas, and lots of American towns and cities. What he did during the holiday season exemplifies his feelings for his country and those who fight to keep it free. A … [Read more...]
Bringing it Home
Stories and photos by Bill Richardson It’s 10 a.m. the day before Valentine’s Day and Bill Collins literally has his hands full. The owner of Roots Florist in Lawrenceville, Illinois, Collins casually engages in chitter-chatter with customers and fellow workers while at the same time filling orders and doing what he does best — designing floral arrangements. A … [Read more...]
Real Food is Good Food
Cooking up sumptuous meals daily at McCormick Senior Center By Bernie Schmitt About seven years ago Ron Wise decided to retire -- or at least he told himself that -- and so he signed up to get his monthly Social Security. But after two months of not working he was bored. “I had to do something,” he said. “I’m not the kind who can just sit around.” Then he learned … [Read more...]