New Good Sam CEO Takes Over

Adam Thacker officially became the hospital’s 10th president and CEO today, following the retirement of longtime leader Rob McLin. Good Samaritan is marking the transition as it enters its 118th year of serving the region. Thacker joined

Jamie Neal Resigning from Chamber of Commerce

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a leadership change. Chamber officials say President Jamie Neal has submitted her resignation after eight years with the organization. Her final day will be January 23. During her

Firing Squad Proposal Discussed in Committee

Indiana law allows only lethal injection for executions, but a new proposal would add the option of a firing squad. State lawmakers heard public testimony Tuesday on a bill authored by Mike Young, which would permit the

Good Samaritan CEO Concludes Tenure

Rob McLin is now officially retired from Good Samaritan Hospital. His final day as president and CEO was Tuesday. McLin spent 34 years with the hospital, including 15 years leading the organization. He joined Good Samaritan in

Commissioners Discuss Shell Building at The Justice Campus

Knox County Commissioners are holding off on decisions about future use of the empty shell building at the county jail. During a Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners discussed possible long-term plans for the space, including future jail expansion and

VU’s Top Ten for 2025

Vincennes University has released its list of top news stories from 2025. One of the highlights was the 100th anniversary of The Trailblazer, the university’s student newspaper. The milestone included recognition of a century of student journalism