A number of exciting changes mixed in with some classic vendors are in the works to appear at this year’s Jennings County Fair. Pictured is the beloved Miss Piggy food stand that will hopefully be making its return come fair time.
Strolling through the livestock barns, a homemade New Bethel ice-cream cup in hand, while the grandstand announcers are heard in the distance may not just be a forgotten dream this year. The 2021 Jennings County Fair is scheduled for June 14 to June 19 and there are a number of exciting changes. Thursday, March 18, 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
The Jennings County Community Foundation has launched a new scholarship platform for students to complete their applications online. Friday, March 26, 2021
An August trial date has been set for murder by arson suspect Michael Wayne Hubbard in the May 2019 burning death of Robert L. Head Jr. Friday, March 26, 2021
On Monday, March 22, Chief James Webster took off his badge and pinned it onto the uniform of his former lieutenant, Keith Messer. Officer Messer was officially announced as the new chief of the North Vernon Police Department and was sworn in at the city council meeting Monday evening alongside his wife, Natalie, and sons, Wyatt, 18, and Saban, 10. Friday, March 26, 2021
A detached garage belonging to David and Karen Jo Shaw at 214 South Jennings Street caught fire around 10 a.m. Thursday morning in North Vernon. Friday, March 26, 2021
The Indiana State Department of Health says the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jennings as of Wednesday morning is 2,198. Deaths are at 45. Thursday, March 18, 2021
Premier Companies, headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, has announced a $50,000 gift to support 4-H in Southeast Indiana, acknowledging the importance of 4-H youth development programming. The Jennings County 4-H program has received $2,000 to support agricultural-related youth development programs. Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The 22nd "Great U.S. 50 Yard Sale" is being scheduled for May 21, 22, 23 based on an announcement by Tom Taylor, who coordinates the nation-wide sale. Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Deputies with the Jennings County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on CR 350 West on a blue Chevrolet Cobalt after being clocked at a high rate of speed on March 3. During the traffic stop North Vernon Police canine Zobie and his partner, Shane Trepanier, were summoned to the scene. An open air sniff was performed and Zobie alerted to the detection of narcotic drugs inside the vehicle. Friday, March 12, 2021
Everyone at the City Council meeting Monday evening, in-person or viewing via Zoom, may have been shocked to hear Chief James Webster of the North Vernon Police Department stand at the podium at the very end and announce that he will be retiring March 27 of this year. Friday, March 12, 2021
The Town of Vernon was awarded over $1 million from the second round of the Next Level Trails (NLT) program for new trail development. The recipients were announced by Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Director of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Dan Bortner on Thursday, March 4. Friday, March 12, 2021
