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Monday May 20 | The Republic

2 Jennings Co. residents arrested after high-speed pursuit

Two Jennings County residents were arrested after an attempted traffic stop late Sunday led to a high-speed chase through Jennings and Ripley counties.

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Related Topix: Ripley County, IN, Butlerville, IN, North Vernon, IN, Vernon, IN

Fri May 17, 2013

The Tribune

Second charge added in meth case

The Jennings County prosecutor has filed a second Class B felony charge against a Jennings County man being held in connection with a methamphetamine lab explosion that left one dead.

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Related Topix: Explosion, Butlerville, IN, North Vernon, IN

Thu May 16, 2013

Indiana Law Blog

Ind. Gov't. - 'Indiana's bloated voter registration rolls,...

Ind. Gov't. - "Indiana's bloated voter registration rolls, which officials say make elections more susceptible to fraud, will soon come under more scrutiny by the state" That is the start of Maureen Hayden's long story today in the New Albany News & Tribune .

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Mon May 13, 2013

The Republic

Murder charge dropped in meth-related death

Authorities dropped a murder charge against a Jennings County man held in connection with a methamphetamine lab explosion that left one dead.

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Related Topix: Explosion, Butlerville, IN, Vernon, IN, North Vernon, IN

The Tribune

Lab fire murder charge dropped

Authorities dropped a murder charge against a Jennings County man held in connection with a methamphetamine lab explosion that left one dead.

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Related Topix: Explosion, Butlerville, IN, North Vernon, IN, Vernon, IN

Sun May 12, 2013

WHAS11

Police: Man dies after meth lab explosion, another facing murder

BUTLERVILLE, Ind. Jennings County Sheriff's Officers have arrested a man after they say a meth lab fire caused the death of another.

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Related Topix: Butlerville, IN, Explosion, Louisville, KY

Sat May 11, 2013

The Republic

Jennings Sunday: Great U.S. 50 Yard Sale to begin

The 14th version of a yard sale that started in Jennings county and now stretches more than 3,000 miles coast to coast is this coming weekend.

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Related Topix: North Vernon, IN, Vernon, IN

Fri May 10, 2013

The Tribune

Thefts lead police to Jennings County

A recent investigation into the burglaries and thefts reported at police training centers in Hancock and Shelby counties have led police to Jennings County.

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Related Topix: North Vernon, IN, Vernon, IN

Wed May 08, 2013

The Republic

No appeal filed; Marshall begins jail sentence

Michael R. Marshall, the former state representative from North Vernon who pleaded guilty last week to three counts of voter fraud, arrived Wednesday morning at the Jennings County Jail to begin his 18-month sentence for three felony convictions of voter fraud.

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Related Topix: North Vernon, IN, Vernon, IN

Tue May 07, 2013

The Republic

New Albany girls nip Owls, Olympians for 2nd place

Floyd Central was a heavy favorite going into Tuesday's Hoosier Hills Conference girls track and field meet, but all signs pointed to a close battle for second place.

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Related Topix: New Albany, IN, Seymour, IN

Mon May 06, 2013

Journal Gazette

Getting beyond the fraud

Before Indiana GOP officials bluster on too long about how dirty the Indiana Democratic Party's kettle is when it comes to election fraud, they should keep in mind their own record.

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Related Topix: Indiana, St Joseph County, IN, Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

Sun May 05, 2013

Daily Journal

Officials huddle to protect camp from future cuts

Local elected officials and military leaders plan to fight to protect Camp Atterbury when the military starts cutting bases nationwide over the next few years.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, US News, Senator Dan Coats

The Republic

ISTEP+ test gets failing grade

Jennings County Middle School administrators were eager for the students to take this year's ISTEP+ test to show their knowledge and how much the school has improved.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Sat May 04, 2013

The Republic

Jennings Sunday: Jail time in voter fraud

Despite their ideological differences, the chairs of Jennings County's two main political parties shared the belief that North Vernon resident Mike Marshall would not have to spend time behind bars for pleading guilty to three counts of felony voter fraud.

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Related Topix: North Vernon, IN, Vernon, IN

The Republic

SPORTS: Jennings Sunday: Senior tennis player's motivation to succeed boosts Jennings County

JENNINGS County's No. 1 singles tennis player, senior Tori Crick, has been on a mission this season to improve her game and capture a sectional title.

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The Republic

Jennings County Farmers Market begins 16th year

An eager customer rushed in for lettuce and onions hours after this year's Jennings County Farmers Market opened for the first time on April 27.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables

Wed May 01, 2013

The Republic

SPORTS: Varsity golf newcomers give boost to Bull Dogs, Olympians

Nick Waskom of Columbus North hits out of a sand trap on hole two Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Harrison Lakes Country Club.

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Related Topix: North Vernon, IN, Vernon, IN

The Republic

Former Jennings County state representative gets 18-month sentence in voter fraud case

A former state representative and longtime Jennings County Democratic Party worker received an 18-month sentence Tuesday morning after pleading guilty to three counts of voter fraud.

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Related Topix: North Vernon, IN, Vernon, IN

Mon Apr 29, 2013

The Tribune

SPORTS: Panthers taken down by Owls 4-1

She has played varsity No. 2 doubles with two different teammates, and she even dropped down and played in junior varsity a time or two.

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Related Topix: Seymour, IN

Sun Apr 28, 2013

The Republic

Smith fighting for land division

State Rep. Milo Smith, R-Columbus, will have his 2-year-old dispute with the Columbus Board of Zoning Appeals heard Tuesday by a Jennings County judge.

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Related Topix: Columbus, IN