A Jennings County sheriff’s deputy was justified in using deadly force during an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Devin Lark, 29, according to information released May 23 by the Indiana State Police.
The Area Plan Commission will have a regular meeting Monday, June 5 at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Government Center in Vernon, as well as via Zoom.
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A suspect being booked into the Jennings County Jail allegedly had methamphetamine and marijuana hidden inside of his anal cavity, according to a news release from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office.
On Sunday, May 28, deputy John Hartman stopped a vehicle in Country Squire Lakes (CSL) for displaying an inactive license plate, resulting in the arrest of Mary L. Wood.
On May 12, deputy John Hartman observed a vehicle leaving Country Squire Lakes (CSL) with an expired license plate. The license plate was also displaying a sticker belonging to another plate which was also expired.
The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.
Entries are now being accepted for Miss Madison Regatta and many other pageants related to the 2023 Madison Regatta.
Visit Madison Inc. is focusing on the future by beginning work to strategically plan for Jefferson County tourism, Executive Director Andrew Forrester said at Monday’s monthly VMI meeting.
Tourism in Madison and Jefferson County continues to be strong even as innkeeper collections for April saw a slight dip from a year ago according to an update by Andrew Forrester at Monday’s meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Tourism.
In April, Scotty Williams was taken to the Jennings County Jail where he is facing drug-related charges. Information has since surfaced that shortly after his arrest, a victim allegedly came forward resulting in additional charges against Williams, per the Jennings County Sheriff’s office.
An ongoing investigation of a Country Squire Lakes (CSL) residence resulted in the arrest of eight adults on Friday, May 5, according to information released by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office.
I-65 Northbound in southern Jackson County was closed on May 20 for approximately 1.5 hours for a crash investigation by Indiana State Troopers after a single vehicle crash that had one passenger airlifted from the scene with serious injuries, per a news release from the Indiana State Troope…
LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS, Ind. — A hand grenade exploded as a family went through a grandfather’s belongings in Indiana, killing a man and wounding his two teenage children, police said.
Investigators are trying to determine what caused a building to collapse late Saturday night in downtown North Vernon, causing what Fire Chief Mike Cole called a “very dangerous and highly explosive situation.”
Investigators are trying to determine what caused a building to collapse late Saturday night in downtown North Vernon, causing what Fire Chief Mike Cole called a “very dangerous and highly explosive situation.”
Tom Taylor, the North Vernon resident who says he owns the building that collapsed last Saturday night, released a statement Tuesday, saying he accepts “full responsibility for the situation.”
Tom Taylor, the man who says he owns the building that collapsed late Saturday night in downtown North Vernon has released the following statement:
Ryan Long of Milton has been named to the president’s list for the spring semester at University of the Cumberlands, the college announced. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (a full course load), maintain a minimum term GPA of 4.0, receive an “A” grade in …
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A Scipio man is behind bars following a manhunt Tuesday morning in Jennings County.
On May 8 Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles post began investigating a crash on US 31 in Jackson County that resulted in a Scott County man being flown to an Indianapolis area hospital with life threatening injuries, per a news release from Sgt. Stephen Wheeles of the Indiana …
North Vernon Police Department is joining agencies from across the state to urge drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort, the agency announced.
Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness & Art will be celebrating their 5th birthday with a Brunch and Art Sale on Sunday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A family fishing festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Muscatatuck N.W.R., according to a news release.
The annual US Highway 50 Yard Sale will sweep across the country-wide highway this weekend, May 19-21.
A call to investigate an alleged burglary in Country Squire Lakes (CSL) resulted in the arrest of Miranda Garrett, the Jennings County Sheriff’s office announced.
Tucker Riley Bushhorn, 23, was killed May 6 in a motorcycle accident on Hwy-3 near the Decatur/Jennings county line.
With Destination Madison parking projects nearing completion, $50,000 in final funding was approved by Madison’s Redevelopment Commission at its meeting on Friday.
On April 20, officers from the North Vernon Police Department responded to a call about a suspicious person on Hayden Pike.
On April 17, deputy Shane Trepanier stopped a silver SUV containing Jonathon Grunden, 30, of North Vernon, and Dylan Lark, 31, of North Vernon when he noticed the vehicle cross the center line numerous times, according to a news release.
A home occupied by Margaret, David and Mary Strevels at 2241 North Totten Circle was destroyed by fire April 10.
Nicholas Barlow, 28, of North Vernon was arrested April 13 after he allegedly struck a deputy who was trying to serve an outstanding warrant, according to a news release from the Jennings County Sheriff’s office.
Marriages
City Council voted at its April 10 meeting to begin the process of dismantling the historic Geneva Ford bridge and relocating it to Greensburg Street, connecting the Calli Nature Preserve and Tripton Park.
Jackson County Probation requested assistance from the Jennings County Sheriff’s office on April 6, which resulted in the arrest of Scotty E. Williams.
On the evening of April 3, deputies were able to prevent a Butlerville woman from taking her own life, according to a news release by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office.
James David Arnold and Wanda Arnold were arrested on April 6 after a deputy noticed the man’s car at the residence following his release for domestic battery charges, per information received from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office.
More than 100 students attended Aspire to Greatness at Jennings County High School on Thursday, April 6.
Andi- 6 month old female, hound mix. Very playful and loves to run would love to join a very active family! Gets along with everyone!
On Thursday, March 30, house Republicans took a significant step to lower energy bills for hardworking families, re-establish American energy dominance, and to support job creating industries that thrive in the Hoosier state, per a news release from Congressman Greg Pence of Columbus.
Oreo: 4 year old, black lab, female, super playful and also very well behaved! Loves to run but will also lounge around the house with family! Adoption fees will cover her vaccines and spay
A fatal crash in Bartholomew County on March 28, claimed the life of Ronald D. Rudicel of Scipio.
Leonard Paul Carder was arrested March 30 for an alleged sex offender registration violation, according to a news release from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office.
Jon Anthony of Jennings County was arrested on March 20 for an alleged probation violation, per the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office.
“Chloe” female shepherd, approximately 4 years old, good with other dogs and loves people once she warms up. She loves to run!
A man who fell off a personal watercraft when it capsized and was submerged under water for almost an hour has died after being recovered from Goose Creek in Switzerland County on Sunday afternoon.
Two Geneva Township men were charged with possession of methamphetamine and other drug-related offenses following a search of a residence March 20 by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office, according to a news release.
Deputies from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Geneva Township on March 22 after a 911 hang up was reported.
The mother of a 5-year-old girl was arrested March 10 after the child ingested what police say were THC infused gummies, according to a news release from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office.
St. Patrick’s Day proved unlucky for four people charged during the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office’s Operation Clover Leaf, conducted by its criminal interdiction team.
Vernon has a new mayor.
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