Monthly Archives: September 2020
Public hearing set for 2021 Medora school budget
The Medora Community School Corp. board of trustees will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in the library at the school, 82...
On the record – September 18
ArrestsMedora Derek Allen Esteb, 31, Norman, domestic battery in the presence of a child younger than 16, confinement, no bond, 12:55 a.m. Thursday.SeymourTammy Lee Timbers,...
Thumbs-Up, Thumbs-Down – September 18
Thumbs up, thumbs down for Sept. 15Caring for othersThumbs up to the more than 100 people who volunteered for 26 projects during Jackson County...
Michael Hicks: COVID-19 and economic inequality
The recession that began formally in February continues to weaken the economy. While the early burst of layoffs has passed, a more permanent loss...
Fact checks won’t sway a true believer
The message seemed a bit cryptic.Sent in reaction to a column criticizing the Trump administration’s response to COVID-19, it was made up entirely of...
Larrison 65th anniversary
Edward R. Larrison Jr. and Janet A. Larrison recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.Edward and the former Janet McLaughlin were married Aug. 20, 1955,...
Big Ten is back
Reversing a decision made five weeks ago, the Big Ten Conference on Wednesday announced it will play a condensed fall football schedule in 2020...
Brownstown kicker can be a difference maker
Cooper Wolka’s place kicking career is typical of many and barring a national survey, probably unique among all.
The Brownstown Central junior is an everyday...
Owls offense piles up the points
Receiver Bret Perry succinctly summed up his Seymour High School football game last Friday.“It’s crazy,” he said.For several reasons. Rarely does a freshman score...
County looks to fund completion of dog shelter
BROWNSTOWN
Jackson County Commissioners have agreed to accept the nearly completed dog shelter building and fund its completion.
That decision, made during a meeting Tuesday morning...