Monthly Archives: September 2022

Mickey Kim: Market, economic storms are inevitable — so are bold, unreliable forecasts

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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

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About 70 rockets could be found Tuesday evening behind Brownstown Elementary School in a cornfield.

Redevelopment commission awards grant for tree replacement

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How many gifts do you think you received throughout your childhood?

Elementary cross-country league wraps up 7th season

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It had to be the socks.

On the record for Sept. 30

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Arrests

Chamber planning District 69 debate

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The Jackson County Chamber will host a debate between the Democrat and Republican candidates for the Indiana District 69 state representative seat.