Monthly Archives: September 2022
Mickey Kim: Market, economic storms are inevitable — so are bold, unreliable forecasts
The financial markets and economy have been hit by their own metaphorical Hurricane Ian in 2022. Stocks are firmly in “bear market” territory (down more than 20%). Bonds, historically considered “safe” investments, have also been crushed, as the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury Bond (UST) more than doubled from about 1.5% at the start of the year to almost 4%. Mortgage rates track the UST, so the average interest rate on 30-year mortgages has surged from about 3.1% at the start of 2022 to 6.7% (highest since 2007), slamming the brakes on housing and refinancing.
Shooting for the stars: Boys and Girls Club members launch rockets at Brownstown Elementary
About 70 rockets could be found Tuesday evening behind Brownstown Elementary School in a cornfield.
Redevelopment commission awards grant for tree replacement
Twice a year, the Seymour Redevelopment Commission has an opportunity to award grants to entities that fall within four criteria.
Houston Fall Festival coming up Oct. 8
Where else in Jackson County can you find a greased pig contest, horse and wagon rides and a tractor drive all in one place?
Company donates grain bin rescue system to fire department
Benson Hill recently donated The Great Wall of Rescue grain bin rescue system and accessories to the Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration coming up in Seymour
The Seymour Parks and Recreation Department is presenting a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Shields Park, 600 N. Broadway St., Seymour.
The gift that keeps on giving
How many gifts do you think you received throughout your childhood?
Elementary cross-country league wraps up 7th season
It had to be the socks.
On the record for Sept. 30
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Chamber planning District 69 debate
The Jackson County Chamber will host a debate between the Democrat and Republican candidates for the Indiana District 69 state representative seat.