Lacey Watt

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VINCENNES — The Knox County Redevelopment Commission approved resolutions to capture tax increments for 2026 in three different areas, and also heard updates from work done in Edwardsport at its meeting Tuesday morning in the Pantheon. The first resolution handled the designation to capture 45% of the incremental assessed value of the taxable property in the PSI Energy allocation area to produce TIF revenue, with 55% of the assessed value going back to taxing units in 2026.

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VINCENNES — The Vincennes Board of Works approved multiple items at the Monday meeting in regards to summer activities, one being an additional street closure for more shops to partake in the fun with Summer on Main. Logan Riickert, who spoke on behalf of the Fourth Street shop owners, asked the board if the section of Fourth Street between Main and Busseron Streets could also be closed during the same hours as the Summer on Main event on Friday, June 20.

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VINCENNES — The Vincennes City Council voted to table a five-year tax abatement petition from SCHOTT North America for further review during the council meeting Monday night. SCHOTT North America is prosing the abatement for an approximate $1.8 million to purchase new manufacturing equipment to help increase its production. The abatement would be over the next five years, starting with full deduction and decreasing each year by 20%.

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VINCENNES — Hundreds gathered around and inside the shelter house at Gregg Park Saturday to celebrate one common thing: their love for Jesus Christ. The rainy skies held off most of the day for those who came together to celebrate Jesus Day, an all-day event that featured music, worship, kid activities, different organization tables, boutiques, food trucks and more. One booth outside the shelter house was a prayer table, and included Heath Sheraden and his wife, Michelle.

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VINCENNES — Vincennes University held a public hearing regarding tuition costs for students for the next two years, and the plan is for the price to remain the same. VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson shared at the hearing that they are recommending a 0% increase in tuition and mandatory fees for the next biennium to the VU Board of Trustees. There was no public comment.