Vincennes University breathes new life into state treasure By Dan Ravellette One hundred and twenty years have gone by since Paul Dresser penned the lyrics and composed the music to the famous state song of Indiana, “On the Banks of the Wabash.” Back in 1897, Dresser had no idea of what a lasting impact that piece of musical art would have on the great Hoosier state, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
The Sonic Boomer
Making Christmas great again By Todd Lancaster Our illustrious orange-hued leader recently proclaimed to all of the world (and his 30 percent fan base) “America will be saying ‘Merry Christmas’ again.” Essentially, the Donald announced in a cabinet meeting that he is going to “Make Christmas Great Again.” Now, with everything going on in the world, what the message … [Read more...]
Someone you should know
Snuffy Smith By Rama Sobhani He is 70 years old and loves to ride motorcycles more than doing anything else. He works, but not when he can be riding, doing auto body repair. Snuffy is a motorcyclist’s rider. He easily spends more time in the saddle in one year than most cyclists do in several. Smith estimates he rides about 35,000 miles a year. He rode to the famous … [Read more...]
Where are they now?
Rick Nardine, Vietnam Airlines pilot, coming home to retire By Bernie Schmitt A Vincennes native hopes to return to his hometown soon, after having spent a career overseas flying passenger jets to distant locales. Recently Rick Nardine and his older daughter, Erica, were visiting his parents, Al and Janice Nardine in Vincennes, as Rick was making arrangements to move his wife … [Read more...]
1972 Community Center is a place for all people
By Bernie Schmitt The new 1972 Community Center, set to open this month in Vincennes, is hoped to bring people together. “This is a place where people with disabilities and members of the community can enjoy time together,” said Mike Carney, the executive director of the Knox County Association for Retarded Citizens. “This is a place where people with disabilities are … [Read more...]