Jennings County News

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is partnering with the Indiana State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies across the state to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which focuses on increasing seatbelt use.

HOPE, Ind. - The Town of Hope welcomes the annual "Smoke on the Square" this weekend, featuring mouthwatering BBQ, great company, and plenty of fun.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched Wednesday afternoon to the area of County Roads 700W and 400S in reference to a vehicle that was stranded in high water with a male subject trapped inside.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. reported its first-quarter net income and revenue results on Tuesday.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) has arrested Joshua L. Hahn, 46, of North Vernon, following an investigation into a reported theft from a motor vehicle. 

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The City of North Vernon recently appointed Eric Wiesman as the new North Vernon Street Department Superintendent.

VERNON, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor 5 Star Company Inc. is scheduled to close a portion of State Road 7 between Vernon and Dupont on or after Friday, May 1, to complete a box culvert replacement project.

VERSAILLES, Ind. - The Indiana State Police held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 21, and recognized the achievements and accomplishments of several officers.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) arrested a North Vernon man for driving while intoxicated on Sunday, April 19.

COMMISKEY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning, Inc. is scheduled to begin a thin bridge deck overlay project on State Road 3 over Graham Creek in Jennings County on or after Tuesday, May 12, just south of Commiskey.