NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Transportation today announced the award of more than $200 million in Community Crossings matching grants for local road and bridge projects across 245 Indiana cities, towns, and counties. Jennings and Jackson Counties will receive $1,500,000 and $1,487...

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The ABC (Access, Boost, Charm) Initiative Grant & Loan Program, from the City of North Vernon, Indiana, is officially launching! The funding for this grant comes from the sale of the ETC building on O&M Ave. The initiative was announced by North Vernon Mayor Shawn Gerkin and Jennings Count...

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Plans for turning the North Vernon quarry into a recreational space for the community took a major leap forward on Monday, February 24 at a meeting of the North Vernon City Council with the unveiling of plans for a new and first-of-its-kind accessible playground. North Vernon Mayor Shawn Gerkin ini...

GREENWOOD, Ind. - A 63-year-old woman was pronounced dead on January 26, 2025. The woman, Julie Beason, was living at the Greenwood Healthcare Center. The healthcare center has no record of Beason's family. The Johnson County Coroner's Office has been unsuccessful in locating any next of kin. The last known area of res...

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - On January 27, Jennings County local and State Representative Alex Zimmerman honored one of Jennings County's fallen heroes, Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCpl.) Jacky Koenig, Jr. LCpl. Koenig grew up in Jennings County and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2015. Tragically, LCpl. Koenig passed a...

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - At the North Vernon City Council meeting on January 27, Bobby Willis was announced as the city's new Park Director. He will replace Chad Speer, who has held the position since 2005. Willis's first official day was Monday. Willis is a Jennings County High School and Marion University graduate. He is...

VERNON, Ind. - Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness and Art in Vernon is pleased to announce "VISION ART," a solo exhibition featuring the work of local artist Russell Bailey. The show will open on Saturday, February 1, from noon to 2 p.m. The public is warmly invited to attend this free event. A lifelong resident o...

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - For the third year in a row, the Park Theatre Civic Centre and The Oakridge Studio will produce a Musical Revue. This year's theme is "Heroes and Villains of Broadway." Performances will be on April 12 and 13 only, with a Saturday night and Sunday matinee. Video auditions are being accept...

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - North Vernon Mayor's Assistant Tara Thormin is the designated appointee to the Jennings County Animal Control. At Monday's first meeting of the North Vernon City Council in 2025, Thormin addressed the Council with updates regarding the animal shelter. Thormin was happy to report that the number of ...

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon City Council convened for the first time in 2025 on Monday, January 13. The first order of business was to elect a new Council president. Jack Kelley was nominated for this role. Former Council president Baron Wilder was elected Vice-President. Mayor Shawn Gerkin noted that he woul...