Generations

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” — President Harry S. Truman

Try one of Jim O’Connor's books today

Although I am a diehard fan of fiction — I love to totally escape into another world — I have recently felt the urge to start catching up on all those bits and pieces of history that I’ve missed along the way. It is always fascinating, and sobering to realize how much I don’t know.

Church Announcements

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Bridge Winners

The Duplicate Bridge Club met on Nov. 1 at Fox Ridge Manor. The winners were:

Knox County Public Library: Library Has Computer System Upgrade

We like to say that with the library’s integrated library system (ils) upgrade, we evolved from a “flip phone world” to a “smartphone world.” Knox County Public Library is always looking for ways to make it more convenient for patrons to use the library. With the recent software upgrade in A…

Survey: Number of kids watching online videos soars

The number of young Americans watching online videos every day has more than doubled, according to survey findings released Tuesday. They're glued to them for nearly an hour a day, twice as long as they were four years ago.

Bridge Winners

The Duplicate Bridge Club met on Oct. 25 at Fox Ridge Manor. The winners were:

Knox County Public Library: Virtual Reality at the Knox County Public Library

We are living in incredible times. Right now, most of us can pick up a device that is only as large as our hand, and be able to instantly connect with nearly the full breadth of human knowledge. We can instantly see sights and cities from around the world filmed by others. We’re able to expe…

Smith Anniversary

Smith Anniversary

Orison and Marilyn (Martindale) Smith of Vincennes will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Cards may be sent to: 1837 N. Second St., Vincennes, IN 47591.

Millennial Money: Vanquish these 5 financial fears

Fear can consume you. The anxiety of the unknown can drive you to pull the blanket over your head, whether you're worried about a rustling sound outside your bedroom window or that you won't have enough retirement savings.

Liz Weston: Will you get what Social Security promises?

The Social Security Administration will happily forecast your future monthly retirement check. Trouble is, it's often off the mark. Understanding the sometimes-flawed assumptions underlying the estimate can help you make smarter decisions about when to claim your benefit.

Edmunds: The worst financial mistake a car buyer can make

The prospect of paying too much for a new vehicle often fills shoppers with dread, which explains why so many invest hours researching prices, trade-in values and interest rates. But while getting a good deal is important, it does not guarantee immunity from making the costliest financial mi…

Knox Cunty Public Library: A Pie Worth Fighting For

It’s getting closer to “that” time of year. You know! It’s the time when we start thinking about all of your favorite foods that will magically appear on the table during the holidays. These are the platters and serving bowls of deliciousness that a person could eat all year long, but for so…

Bridge Winners

The Duplicate Bridge Club met on Oct. 11 at Fox Ridge Manor. The winners were:

Baker Anniversary

Baker Anniversary

Dean and Deanna (Rigot) Baker of Wheatland celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Carroll Calling: Where's the outrage?

Many of my relatives and friends complain about the fluctuating gas prices in Vincennes and how the old hometown most of the time is on the higher end of the scale.

Has your newborn's identity already been stolen?

Imagine discovering that your newborn's brand new Social Security number has already been used to construct what Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, calls a "Frankenstein monster of identity."

Generations hosting Caregiver Connection

Generations will host a Caregiver Connection event on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vincennes University’s Robert E. Green Activities Center, 120 W. Harrison St. This is a day designed specifically for family caregivers (or those who care for friends, neighbors, etc).

Carroll Calling: How did I become me?

“To be, or not to be,” that is the big question Prince Hamlet asks of himself and others in the play by the same name from the quill of one William Shakespeare.