UPDATED AT 1:32 p.m. WEDNESDAY Police say a Salem man was killed Tuesday night after he and another man attempted to rob a Salem resident. Preliminary investigation by Indianan State Police detectives at the Sellersburg Post has determined there was... Full Story »
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama called for a major new burst of federal spending Tuesday, aiming to jolt the wobbly economy into a stronger recovery and reduce painfully persistent double-digit unemployment. Despite Republican criticism... Full Story »
A new parent support group at Seymour Middle School will meet Monday to discuss teen drug use and how parents can keep their kids safe from the dangers of drugs. Parents that Care and Share will take part in the notMykid national parent education... Full Story »
Donations Tuesday to the 64th annual Christmas Basket Fund totaled $571. That brings the basket’s balance to $3,991. Donations to the fund, sponsored by American Legion Post 89, Seymour, and The Tribune, go to help provide gift certificates... Full Story »
Area residents are invited to participate in a community survey about retail services in Seymour. Participating could win you a $500 shopping spree. The survey and shopping contest are part of the Retail Strategic Plan the Greater Seymour Chamber of... Full Story »
The following complaints recently were filed with the Jackson County Clerk’s office at the courthouse in Brownstown. Complaints are assigned to Jackson Circuit or Jackson Superior Court I through a random drawing. The new complaints include:... Full Story »
SEYMOUR Justin D. Branaman, 22, Seymour, disorderly conduct, $355 bond, 3:01 p.m. Tuesday. Released at court, 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. Shannon R. Hyland, 42, Seymour, driving under the influence, blood alcohol content 0.15 or greater, $705 bond, 12:55... Full Story »
JACKSON COUNTY Property damage wreck involving a deer, 2000 block South Ind. 135, Vallonia, 9:26 p.m. Monday. Suspicious activity involving a person walking along the interstate, Interstate 65 northbound at the 36-mile marker, Crothersville, 7:15... Full Story »
MONDAY ADMISSIONS Robert Michael Abel, Seymour Infant female Bobb, Crothersville Kimberly Sue Bobb, Crothersville Sondra K. Coomer, Seymour Infant male Deaton, Scottsburg Tiara Drake, Brownstown Teresa K. Flowers Liebert, Seymour Melissa A. Luedeman,... Full Story »
Congressman Baron Hill has successfully ensured his property tax relief language included in the Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 will be incorporated into the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, H.R. 4213. The bill, which is scheduled for a vote today,... Full Story »
JACKSON SUPERIOR COURT I SMALL CLAIMS Charles E. Elsner, Seymour, v. John Ball, Seymour, seeking $2,100. John Watson, Seymour, v. Becki Thompson, Seymour, seeking $1,360.15. State Bank of Medora, Seymour, v. James Inman and Teresa Inman, Bedford,... Full Story »
REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES Pamela Patterson a/k/a Pamela G. Patterson n/k/a Pamela G. Stanfield, to William E. Patterson, 1749 E. 25 N, Brownstown, $55,000, March 12. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. to Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, 10440 W. 1000... Full Story »
Jackson County Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer lifeguard training for those eligible in the upcoming weeks. The first training will be held entirely over Christmas break. The dates for the class are Dec. 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 28... Full Story »
Jackson County Board of Health will conduct its fourth-quarter meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the health department, 801 W. Second St., Seymour. Health board meetings are open to the public. Full Story »
Santa will once again be hearing Christmas wishes of young and old at his temporary home at One Chamber Square in downtown Seymour, but there has been a change from the previous list of hours. Here’s his new schedule: Friday, Dec. 11 from 5... Full Story »
Four-year-old Rebecca Holstine ripped off the wrapping paper of her present Tuesday night to find exactly what she wanted this year for Christmas — a baby doll. Amazed as she watched Rebecca open the doll, Cindy Holstine said she was shocked that... Full Story »
Santa will once again be hearing Christmas wishes of young and old at his temporary home at One Chamber Square in downtown Seymour, but there has been a change from the previous list of hours. Here's his new schedule: Friday, Dec. 11 5 p.m. to 7... Full Story »
JENNINGS COUNTY Clare Barr, 52, Seymour, theft, $1,555 bond, 8:21 p.m. Sunday. Jay Reed, 47, North Vernon, battery, $855 bond, 5:04 p.m. Sunday. Patrick Littlejohn, 41, Corinth, Mich., warrant for failure to appear for guilty plea/sentencing hearing... Full Story »
JENNINGS COUNTY Property damage wreck, Indiana 7N, 5:29 p.m. Monday. Report on station, 3:03 p.m. Monday. Agency assist, County Road 250E, 1:59 p.m. Monday. Property damage wreck, County Road 400N, 1:40 p.m. Monday. Report on station, 1:27 p.m.... Full Story »
BROWNSTOWN — A rural Seymour man pleaded guilty Monday to murdering his wife. The murder plea of Bryon S. Bradley, 39, came less than 24 hours before he was to stand trial this morning in Jackson Circuit Court. Bradley pleaded guilty around noon... Full Story »
Indiana has obtained a temporary restraining order against Brownstown’s clerk-treasurer in connection with an ongoing state and federal investigation of town financial records. Attorney General Greg Zoeller took action in Jackson Circuit Court on... Full Story »
The Seymour Jaycees scared up a large donation for Seymour Police Department with proceeds from its annual Fear Fair. On Monday, Seymour Jaycees members Brett Hays and Shawn Miskell presented the police department with $20,000 for both portable... Full Story »
A 40-year-old North Vernon man escaped with minor injuries Monday after the vehicle he was driving struck a deer on U.S. 50 in eastern Jackson County, police say. Two others also were hospitalized in Indianapolis on Sunday after they were hurt in a... Full Story »
The first snow of the season for much of Indiana snarled traffic and delayed schools across the central and southern part of the state on Monday. Crashes left one person dead. Indiana State Police Sgt. Kim Riley said a series of collisions occurred... Full Story »
Donations Friday and Monday to the 64th annual Christmas Basket Fund totaled $420. That brings the basket’s balance to $3,420. Donations to the fund, sponsored by American Legion Post 89, Seymour, and The Tribune, go to help provide gift... Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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