Jennings County News

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The City of North Vernon has scheduled two public meetings this month about creating by-laws for the Historic Preservation Commission.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) estimates that over 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) members may not currently comply with, or be exempt from, the HIP Work Requirements that will begin January 1, 2027.

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.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Utility Service Board announced during its October 5 meeting that all municipal water customers will soon receive annual notifications regarding their service line materials.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Utility Service Board reviewed several major infrastructure repairs during its October 5 meeting, including emergency repairs at the High Service Pump Station.

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.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon City Council has approved street closures in downtown North Vernon to accommodate the annual Sweet Street trick-or-treating event scheduled for Halloween night.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The first Jennings County Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce (MUST) meeting on Monday, September 28, addressed impending municipal funding shifts across local taxing units.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — Officials from Jennings County and local municipalities met on Monday, September 28, to recommend adjustments to how state local income taxes are distributed among municipal units.

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.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — At the North Vernon City Council meeting on Monday, September 28, a rezoning request to allow future mixed-use development on N. Highway 7 was approved.

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. - Community events and downtown revitalization projects received board approval at the North Vernon Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Thursday, September 24.

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

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Following recent vandalism in restrooms at North Vernon City Park, officials have confirmed that suspects were identified, and criminal charges were issued.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Board of Public Works and Safety addressed local residents' growing concerns over street navigation and engineering standards in the Woodfield Court cul-de-sac during its meeting on Thursday, September 24.

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. 

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) went to the North Vernon Wal-Mart on September 21 to follow up on a fraud case. Upon arrival, a deputy noticed a Wal-Mart Asset Protection (AP) officer was trying to stop someone in the parking lot.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — Work on the North Vernon Quarry Park project is entering its final stages despite weather and equipment delivery delays, according to city officials.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — Water Department Superintendent Will Spencer provided operational and regulatory updates during the North Vernon Utility Service Board meeting on Monday, September 21.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Utility Service Board reviewed financial and administrative items at its regular session on Monday, September 21.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Redevelopment Commission is evaluating a potential land sale to local business owner Steve Gasper for an approximately 20-acre parcel of city-owned industrial property located north of the bypass.

HOPE, Ind. - Hope Heritage Days returns to the Hope Town Square this Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27. The 58th annual event promises three days of community celebration, 125 craft and food booths, music, fireworks, and a parade.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Utility Service Board convened on Monday, September 21, 2026, to address potential industrial contamination in the city’s municipal sewer system.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — Mayor Shawn Gerkin announced that the city is preparing to formally commit local matching funds for a proposed multi-million-dollar community youth center anchored by the Boys & Girls Club.

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.