Children in our community have begun returning to school, which means we will start seeing school buses on our roadways.  As your Sheriff, I want to encourage everyone to be careful and to follow the school bus stop arm laws, so our kids get to and from school safely.

The death of a loved one, a child leaving home, overwhelming changes in one’s personal life – each can cause profound grief and suffering. To offer reassurance and comfort, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has developed a free support program called “Grief Support Series.”

Many students are heading back to school, and thanks to the new state budget passed this year, our education system is seeing a $1.9 billion increase in funding over the next two years. 

On Friday afternoon, August 13th, Noah Dike (34 years old of Springville) was arrested for multiple burglaries and thefts after a lengthy joint investigation between the Indiana State Police and Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department.

Corp. Eric Doane is retiring from DNR Law Enforcement after serving 28 years.

Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson opened the University’s 2021-22 academic year with messages of progress, success, and optimism.
Faculty and staff attended the annual Opening Meeting via Zoom on Monday, August 9, and there were many impressive highlights as members of the executive team shared progress made toward goals in VU’s strategic plan, “Going Further, Faster."