Monthly Archives: February 2022
Seymour receives rare bye, ready for postseason run
Fans of Seymour’s boys basketball team did a collective double-take Feb. 20 when the IHSAA announced sectional pairings for the 112th annual boys basketball state tournament.
Local schools celebrate National FFA Week
Using the agriculture knowledge and leadership skills they have gained through FFA, members of local chapters planned fun and educational activities for their peers and staff members to enjoy for National FFA Week.
Grant funds Tuskegee, civil rights program
The struggle for equal treatment of black cadets revolving around the segregated officers clubs at Freeman Army Airfield during World War II provided the impetus for a new fund created at the Community Foundation of Jackson County.
City approves land use variances
Two Seymour residents starting businesses on their property have gained the necessary city approval to move forward with their plans.
Brownstown sewer project remains on track
BROWNSTOWN — A $7.26 million project to upgrade the sanitary sewer system in the county seat should begin sometime in January 2023, but there is some hope it could get underway later this year.
Local police cracking down on dangerous, aggressive driving
The Seymour Police Department started stepping up patrols Friday to help curb dangerous and aggressive driving.
Library plans March book discussions
Jackson County Public Library book discussion groups in Seymour and Crothersville plan to gather in person to discuss book themes, writing styles, characters and more in March.
Friends book sale planned for Saturday
The Friends of the Jackson County Public Library plans to hold a bimonthly sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the meeting room of the Seymour Library, 303 W. Second St.
Biden names ex-Rep. Goodin to USDA rural development post
President Joe Biden has appointed former Indiana state Rep. Terry Goodin to be the USDA’s state director for rural development.
Driftwood Township trustee seeking mowing bids
Driftwood Township Trustee Chuck Lowery is seeking mowing bids for the 2022 mowing season.