Masks have been a controversial topic since the pandemic began. For some, they have no problem wearing a mask wherever, whenever, for they see it as a safety mechanism that everyone should utilize, going as far as to say they won't ever stop wearing one. Thursday, April 15, 2021
The dedication, training and sacrifice it takes to be a police officer is significant, and at 24-years-old, Adam Driver of North Vernon has proved his dedication by graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Plainfield as a member of the North Vernon Police Department (NVPD). He started his career as a Reserve in 2018 and became a full-time officer in March 2020. Thursday, April 15, 2021
Miller's Tavern, a dining staple in North Vernon, celebrates their grand reopening on April 8. The restaurant had offered lunch and dinner carryout back in December 2020 after a nine-month renovation, but opened back up to allow dining in as well as serving breakfast on Thursday. Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The body of Kristina "Krissy" Jones was discovered in this residence just north of Holton in Ripley County on Jan. 11. A man suspected of being responsible for Krissy's death was arrested on March 26 in Jennings County. An initial hearing took place three days later. Thursday, April 8, 2021
"Does the walker choose the path, or the path the walker?" This quote seems to resonate with my journey to becoming the sports reporter here at the North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun. Thursday, April 8, 2021
The Friends of the Muscatatuck River Society is hosting the 20th Annual Spring River Cleanup (a.k.a. "12th Annual Kevin's Kleanup") in memorial of Kevin Jayne, former president of the Friends of the Muscatatuck, on Saturday, April 24. Thursday, April 8, 2021
More than 1 million Hoosiers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and now restrictions, which were implemented to protect residents against the novel coronavirus, are finally being lifted after enduring a yearlong pandemic. Monday, April 5, 2021
The following are reader-submitted responses to the Plain Dealer & Sun "Question of the Week" from our March 25 edition. That week's question was: What community events (ex: Railroad Days) from years past would you like to see resurrected and why? Thursday, April 1, 2021
An ordinance requiring elected county officials to give advance notice that they are involved in litigation in order to be later reimbursed for legal fees is under review by the Jennings County Commissioners. Thursday, April 1, 2021
For decades, Native American artifacts such as projectile points have been picked up in the eastern-most field at what is now Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville. Thursday, April 1, 2021
Beautiful, vibrant blossoms have burst throughout Jennings County in all shapes, colors and sizes. The lovely tree of pink flowers in the Vernon courthouse lawn is a particular favorite of this reporter. Thursday, April 1, 2021
The annual Vernon Ghost Walk, known as Hector's Hauntings, is scheduled to rise from the COVID grave for Oct. 8 and 9 of this year. The Jennings County community can get an early taste of this Halloween tradition during a presentation by special effects makeup artist Danielle Colbert, who will be speaking at the Jennings County Historical Society on April 16 at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021
