Latest News from Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council has voted 4–1 to authorize a formal letter to former Councilman Jerry Hackney requesting his official written resignation from the District 2 council seat.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council has officially approved the city’s civil budget appropriations and tax rates for fiscal year 2027 following its second reading.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council has approved a 10-year tax abatement for O&K America Corporation to support a major capital investment at its facility at 1625 A.W. Batey Drive in the Eastside Industrial Park.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Town Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-14 at its Monday, October 12 meeting, formally adopting the town's 2027 budget appropriations and tax rates.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County residents can vote early at Gather Columbus, on 2508 25th St at the former Texas Roadhouse location until November 2.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Jennings County School Corporation (JCSC) Superintendent Nicole Johnson has resigned and will soon take the next step in her career at the Southwestern (Jefferson County) School System. She will start at Southwestern on October 28.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) responded to an address in Scipio on Friday, October 9, to locate Jason Byrne, 48, of North Vernon. He was wanted on an outstanding Level 4 felony warrant out of Monroe County for Possession of Methamphetamine.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center has announced the addition of the "GE HealthCare SIGNA Artist MRI system," an advanced imaging technology designed to enhance both the patient experience and the quality of diagnostic care.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - SPARK Shop, Jackson County’s new community coworking space at 301 E. Second St. in Seymour, will officially open its doors with a Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, October 22, from 4 to 6 p.m.

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Chamber hosts its 4th annual "First Responders Appreciation Breakfast" on Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 a.m. at Pewter Hall in Brownstown. 

WAYNESVILLE/AZALIA, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that a section of State Road 11 in southern Bartholomew County will be closed for most of the day on Tuesday, October 13.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up once again with the Business Program at Indiana University Columbus to present "Futurecast 2027," the annual Economic Outlook Panel and Luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, at 11:30 a.m. at The Commons in downtown Columbus.