Oktoberfest seeks parade marshal nominations
The 49th annual Seymour Oktoberfest is Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 in downtown Seymour.
Benefit ride planned for Russell Chapel Church
A benefit ride for Russell Chapel Church is planned for Aug. 20.
JACSY T-shirts available for purchase
Jackson County United Way is offering a limited edition of JACSY T-shirts for purchase.
BCHS Class of 1972 gathers for 50-year reunion
The Brownstown Central High School Class of 1972 gathers for a photo during its recent 50-year reunion. Front from left are Roger Crockett, Harry Rochner, Amy Mitchell Motazedi, Sue Skaggs Noble, Linda Cunningham VonDielingen, Jane Koop Schafer, JoGail Wessel Ross, Cathy Pfeiffer Hehe, Roxann Tulledge Patrick, Janet Martin Smith, Jane Waskom Terrell, Patricia Weddle Cox, Mary Lou Nuss Grider, Larry Pfeiffer and Jane Redicker Drake. Second row from left are Linda Nichols Hotchkiss, Steve Edwards, Tony Cockerham, Kathy Disque Marcisz, Judy Rieckers Meyers, Brenda Wischmeier Bobb, Jerry Jackson, Pam Wininger Findley, Joyce Teulker Sommers, JoAnn Spray Trancik, Becky Gaiter Hill, Brenda Nowland Bowman, Reta Killey Schneider, Glenda McKinney Wayt, Carol Lucas Elkins, Becky Fee and Pat Bahan. Third row from left are Doris Miller, Regina Coleman Williams, Cindy Bowman, Mara Young Eisele, Debbie Fleetwood Jackson, Denny Myers Harry Beaty, Rondal Jackson, Mark Davidson, Gene Tabor, Jack Terrell, Doreen DeCamp Bentz, Donna Brewer Baughman, Jody Weesner Hall, Nancy Sullivan Wininger, Sandy Kloppenburg Johnson, Debbie Wolka Lambert, Jack Lambert, Nancy Manuel and Kenny Wheeler. Fourth row from left are Jack Hauer, Don McMillan, Greg Ault, Doug Lee, Roger Bowers, John Morgan, Bob Fee, Carol Perry Fee, Janice Martindale Gray, Randy Garloch, Marcella Rouse Hopkins, Don Chastain, Greg Goen and Gerald Brown. Standing in front of the van is its owner, Tom Gray.
Indiana farmland prices soar to record highs in 2022
The Purdue Farmland Value and Cash Rent Survey suggests Indiana farmland prices grew at a record pace between June 2021 and June 2022, exceeding previous highs set in 2021.
Pilot program to address inmates with mental health, substance abuse disorders
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction recently announced the launch of a pilot program designed to engage incarcerated individuals with mental health and substance use disorders with certified peer professionals and wraparound services.
Basket weaving workshop offered Sept. 14 at Monroe Lake
Monroe Lake is hosting a coil basket weaving workshop at 10 a.m. Sept. 14 at Paynetown State Recreation Area as part of Salt Creek Valley History Week.
Kayaking for Cancer: Seymour native taking his fight against terminal illness to the river
COLUMBUS — Toby Stigdon stroked the white-tipped paddles into the White River, barely making ripples during his gentle kayak propulsion as preparation for the giant task ahead.
Cortland man among state photo contest winners
In recent years, local photographer Forrest Willey entered the Indiana Agriculture photo contest.
Enrollment jumps more than 25% at Medora
MEDORA — Preliminary data show enrollment at Medora Community School Corp. has grown by 39 to 187 from the spring as students to returned to class Wednesday.