The IN State Dept. of Health says the number of confirmed cases of COVID in Jennings as of Wednesday morning is 2117. Deaths are at 44. Thursday, February 18, 2021
To all occupiers of lands lying within the boundaries of the Jennings County Soil and Water Conservation district, notice is hereby given... Thursday, February 18, 2021
The IN State Dept. of Health says the number of confirmed cases of COVID in Jennings as of Wednesday morning is 2092. Deaths are at 43. Thursday, February 11, 2021
If you are 65 or older, a first responder or healthcare provider, you are now eligible to register for your COVID-19 vaccination. And that's not the only good news regarding the vaccine. Monday, February 8, 2021
When you attend IU Southeast to study graphic design, you don't exactly see yourself pursuing a career in law enforcement. Especially when you're a 5-foot-6 young woman weighing 130 pounds, it's hard to imagine taking down a fleeing suspect who is twice your size. But God works in mysterious ways and 28-year-old Morgan Gabbard has been a deputy at the Jennings County Sheriff's Office just shy of six months. Monday, February 8, 2021
On Friday, Jan. 22 at approximately 10:50 p.m., Reserve Deputy Dylan Smock attempted to make contact with a suspicious vehicle at Eco Park. Thursday, February 4, 2021
A Jennings County man has been arrested for child solicitation in a case allegedly involving a 15-year-old girl after local authorities began investigating a social media post by a local "Predator Patrol" citizens group. Thursday, February 4, 2021
After 24 years presiding over Jennings Circuit Court, Judge Jon Webster is stepping down.
"I didn't think I would be here this long," the 63-year-old attorney said, but after four six-year terms, it is time to call it quits. While it may sound stereotypical, Webster says he plans to spend more time with his family as well as pursue outdoor interests, especially on land the family owns in the Zenas area, and perhaps become more involved at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Investigators with the Jennings County Sheriff's Office arrested Buddy Wayne Woods, 22 of North Vernon, Monday, Dec. 14 on the charges of battery of a juvenile under the age of 14 resulting in serious bodily injury, neglect of a dependent, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Thursday, December 17, 2020
The Area Plan Commission is on the verge of becoming much more responsive to community needs if proposed amendments to its governing ordinance go through.
The public will have a chance to discuss and hear more about these proposals Monday night, Dec. 7, at the APC's Zoom meeting. The proposed changes were last discussed in November 2019 with the APC voting 6-2 to proceed with modifications that are designed to clarify language in the zoning ordinance; to speed up and make more efficient the processes whereby the APC addresses violations; to adjust fee schedules; to make some modifications to easements and subdivision ordinances; and to adjust zoning of some properties which are in conflict or do not comply with adjacent properties.
Tyler Stock, local realtor and member of the APC, headed up the ordinance review committee of Brian Hatfield, representing North Vernon; John Post, representing Vernon; Charlie Weber, County Council; Bob Steiner, JC Commission-ers; Nita Hicks and Susie Hall, local businesses; and APC Director Marie Shepherd.
"Most of the changes are cleaning up language and gray areas in the ordinance," explained Stock. "That's the main reason as well as violations and how they are handled, which should help speed up some of the determinations. Wednesday, December 2, 2020
At the time of this writing, Purdue Extension Specialists were advising producers about the potential for aflatoxin in the 2012 corn crop. Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The Indiana Blood Center will be at the Jennings Healthcare Center on Friday, Sept. 14 to take donations of the gift of life. Wednesday, September 12, 2012
