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Man arrested outside of fairgrounds after vehicle pursuit
BROWNSTOWN — A Scott County resident faces drug and resisting law enforcement charges after a vehicle pursuit began Sunday evening in Crothersville and ended at the entrance of the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Richard E. Smith, 53, of Austin has been charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and...
On the record for July 25
Larry Dwayne George, 49, North Vernon, warrant failure to appear, bond pending or no bond required, 3:35 p.m. Wednesday. Karen Sue McNally, 50, Brownstown, warrant theft, 2:12 p.m. Wednesday. Released at 11:38 p.m. Wednesday. Miranda R. Matthews, 32, Columbus, warrant, 10:26 a.m. Wednesday. Released at 12:53 p.m. Wednesday. North Vernon.
Carly Kaiser crowned Jackson County Fair queen
BROWNSTOWN – The 2024 Jackson County Fair got underway Sunday evening in Brownstown and continues today, Monday, July 22, through this Saturday, July 27. One of the initial events was choosing the Jackson County Fair Queen Court on Sunday evening. Carly Kaiser was selected as the 2024 Jackson County Fair Queen. Lily Stogdill was the first runner-up, and Camryn Thompson was the second runner-up. Erin Lee was bestowed the honor of Miss Congeniality.
Bridge work between Jonesville and Seymour begins
JONESVILLE, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors, Inc. began bridge rehabilitation on Monday along State Road 11 over the John Thompson County Ditch, between Seymour and Jonesville in Jackson County. Current bridge work on State Road 11 over East Fork White River overflow will be completed before the start of additional bridge work.
Ready to represent: Jackson County Fair queen crowned
BROWNSTOWN — Talk to any member of this year’s Jackson County Fair Queen court and each would tell you everyone of the 15 young women competing for the top spot deserved it. Unfortunately there could only be one queen and that’s an honor that went to Carly Kaiser...
On the record for July 24
Samuel Lee Beavers, 24, Crothersville, battery causing bodily injury, $705 bond, 10:37 p.m. Tuesday. Charles Andrew Beavers, 26, Brownstown, battery causing bodily injury, interfering with reporting a crime, $705 bond, 9:04 p.m. Tuesday. North Vernon. Jeromey Burton, 34, North Vernon, public intoxication, no bond listed, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Candice Pettit,...
June unemployment rates up for local counties
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced Monday that the June unemployment rates increased for south-central Indiana counties compared to May. For Bartholomew County, the June rate was 3.9%, up from May’s 3.4%. The county reported 42,222 employed residents out of a 43,914-person labor force.
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Duwayne Allen Wright, 38, Paris Crossing, possession of methamphetamine, warrant, bond pending or no bond required, 9:57 p.m. Monday. Dillion Wayne Smith, 30, Brownstown, warrant, bond pending or no bond required, 4:53 a.m. Monday. Incidents. Jackson County. Family fight, 8400 block North County Road 425W, Freetown, 4:54 a.m. Tuesday. Burglary,...
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