Jackson County News

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Schneck Foundation invites the community to a special seminar, "Live Well, Age Wisely," designed to empower individuals with practical tips and proven strategies for staying healthy, active, and feeling their best as they age. 

NORTH VERNON, Ind. -The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) arrested a 67-year-old woman after she drove in circles around the lawn of the Jennings County Courthouse, 24 N Pike St., on Monday, October 5.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - SPARK Shop, Jackson County’s new community coworking space at 301 E. Second St. in Seymour, will officially open its doors with a Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, October 22, from 4–6 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ethnic Expo returns this weekend to downtown Columbus near City Hall at 123 Washington St. The festival has brought together the community for over 40 years.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Step back in time to Indiana’s pioneer days and enjoy the history and natural beauty of Southern Indiana at the annual "Log Cabin Day" festival, Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge on U.S. 50, three miles east of Seymour.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The City of Seymour will celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2027, with a year full of ways to celebrate the community planned. The City wants to feature one special happening each week, but officials need your input.    

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council has formally opened public discussions on the city’s proposed appropriations and tax rates for fiscal year 2027.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council is considering a 10-year tax abatement for L&NK Corporation to support a nearly $9 million expansion at its facility at 1625 Bateman Drive in East Side Industrial Park.

INDIANAPOLIS - Late Tuesday, September 29, Indiana State Police (ISP) Detectives and Crash Reconstructionists continued investigating an earlier crash involving a school bus and an ISP pickup truck.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus and an ISP pickup truck on I-465 northbound, north of Washington Street, on the east side of Indianapolis.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Oktoberfest week in downtown Seymour has finally arrived. The 53rd annual Seymour Oktoberfest is Thursday through Saturday, October 1-3.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — A North Vernon man is dead following a golf cart accident on Saturday evening, September 26.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of South Central Indiana launches its "Family to Family" program, an eight-session educational course designed to support the loved ones of adults living with mental health conditions this Monday evening.

SEYMOUR/BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Clerk's Office has announced the dates, times, and locations for early voting in the 2026 General Election.

GREENFIELD, Ind. - An Indiana State Police investigation has led to the arrest of 33-year-old Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy James Heneghan on charges of intimidation, official misconduct, and fraud. 

SEYMOUR, Ind. — Damage to downtown infrastructure following local car-cruising events prompted council discussion on enforcement and event management during last Monday's meeting, September 14.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — Seymour Police Department (SPD) officials presented updated operational statistics and addressed privacy considerations regarding the city's automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system at last week's Common Council meeting.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council voted 4–2 on first reading to pass an annexation ordinance for an 80-acre industrial parcel at 6693 North County Road 1000E at last week's council meeting.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — Discussions surrounding the prolonged vacancy of the District 2 city council seat were brought before city leadership by residents during last week's Common Council meeting.

PARIS CROSSING, Ind. - UPDATE: Sept. 21 at 12:48 p.m.: The Silver Alert on Lisa Bedel has been canceled. According to the Jennings County Sheriff's Office, Lisa Bedel has been located safely.

SEYMOUR/BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center has announced three drive-thru flu shot clinics for Jackson County this flu season.