Seymour & Jackson County Local News

H1N1 flu clinic closing early Tuesday

Becasue of the weather, Jackson County Health Department will close its H1N1 clinic Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the end of the regular business hours. Clinic hours on Thursday will be re-evaluated as needed. Special H1N1 flu services will continue on... Full story

Public meeting on parks canceled

A public meeting scheduled for Tuesday night to gain public input on a master plan for Seymour Park and Recreation Department has been postponed because of the weather. Parks Director Jeff Vance said the meeting will be rescheduled.... Full story

Insurance agent faces fraud charge

TRIBUNE REPORTS

SALEM — Police arrested a Washington County insurance agent on Friday in connection with an insurance fraud investigation. Tyson J. Thompson, 36, James Street, Salem, turned himself in to the Washington County Jail in Salem. He was charged... Full story

Brownstown eyes cost-cutting steps

By AUBREY WOODS

BROWNSTOWN — Trustees with Brownstown Central Community School Corp. received two options Monday night to help them decide how to deal with a budget deficit of more than $1 million in 2011. The second of the two is a little more plausible... Full story

ISP: Post will close

By JANUARY WETZEL

Seymour Mayor Craig Luedeman called the closing of the Indiana State Police Post in Seymour a “done deal,” but city leaders still want an opportunity to question those who made the decision. City Council members directed Luedeman Monday... Full story

Local artist’s work on display

Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St. in Seymour, will exhibit the art of Amy Motazedi during February. Motazedi and her husband live in Brownstown. She has degrees from Indiana University and has worked in Indiana, Texas, Mexico... Full story

Police check 196 reports

BROWNSTOWN — Brownstown police officers investigated 196 complaints and arrested 18 people in December, according to Town Marshal Steve Scarlett’s report. Scarlett issued that report during a recent council meeting at Town Hall. Other... Full story

Disaster classes will be offered

The Salvation Army will be host of a national disaster training program in Seymour from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 27 at the Community Agency Building, 113 N. Chestnut St. Courses offered include introduction to Salvation Army disaster services,... Full story

4 seek GOP nod in 9th District

TRIBUNE REPORTS

The field of Republicans seeking the nomination to challenge for Indiana’s 9th District congressional seat is officially up to four. The Democratic field remained at one as a result of heavy snowfall in Washington, D.C. Canceled flights out... Full story

Area braces for big snow

TRIBUNE REPORTS

Area road departments braced for a winter storm expected to hit the Hoosier state overnight. Jackson County Highway Department and Seymour Department of Public Works had their trucks and other equipment ready to roll, officials said Monday. City... Full story

Washington County insurance agent charged with insurance fraud

Police arrested a Washington County insurance agent on Friday in connection with an insurance fraud investigation. Tyson J. Thompson, 36, James Street, Salem, turned himself into the Washington County Jail in Salem. He was charged with insurance... Full story

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