Area healthcare providers reflect on positive changes, both inside and outside hospital walls By Bill Richardson In a world that’s been turned upside down, some who are close to the action are confident that more good than bad will result from the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. Years from now, say caregivers, Americans in this part of the country won’t remember the … [Read more...]
Home court advantage
After traveling to other venues to play, thriving South Knox tennis teams now have courts of their own By Bill Richardson At a time when interest and participation in tennis are waning in this area, the Sport of Kings finds itself suddenly thriving in the southern portion of Knox County. Thanks in large part to a grassroots effort, spearheaded by Monroe City resident … [Read more...]
Finding the balance
Workouts along with time to rest help Larry Rusk find his healthy sweet spot By Bill Richardson How much exercise is too much? How much is not enough? At 73 years of age and retired for six years, these are the questions Larry Rusk regularly asks himself as he searches for the perfect balance in his daily activity. A native of Noble, Illinois, but a resident of … [Read more...]
Holiday Historic Home Tour
Downtown residents open homes for Preservation Foundation By Bill Richardson Among other things, downtown Vincennes is a residential community. That’s the message the Vincennes/Knox County Preservation Foundation, with the help of a group of the downtown residents, is trying to drive home with the inaugural Historic Holiday Home Tour on Dec. 1. Five historic homes in … [Read more...]
Putting a man on the moon
B.J. Shaffer recalls his time in the control room during the Apollo 11 moon landing By Bill Richardson “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Those immortal words were delivered 50 years ago this summer by astronaut Neil Armstrong when man walked on the moon for the first time. It was Armstrong who took that first step, but that step would … [Read more...]