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The Freetown Freedom Festival starts up today (July 10) and also will take place Saturday, July 11 at the Pershing Park in Freetown. There is a host of activities planned including games, food, [...]

The Fourth of July is one of the most fun holidays we celebrate as many gather to recognize our nation’s Independence. While this year may be a little bit different than usual years, here [...]

Jackson County organizers for the state’s Bicentennial celebration in 2016 helped place seven bison statues in communities throughout our county. Each bison features artwork depicting [...]

Summer vacation is here and many are eager to get outside for some fun. If you live in Jackson County or nearby, your next outdoor getaway is not as far away as you think. From camping and hiking [...]

Residents and visitors in Jackson County will have the opportunity to fish without a license on public waters this weekend, June 6-7. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced the [...]

Here it is! The Jackson County Scenic Driving Tour! This tour is self-guided and split into four quadrants. The map can be found on Google Maps, and the link is available by clicking here. You [...]

Note: Do not enter a restaurant or order food for takeout or delivery if you or anyone in your family show symptoms of coronavirus as noted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [...]

Dillard “Pick” Wischmeier was employed with North Vernon Beverage when he thought owning a bar would be great fun. “He was a very social person, loved talking to people, and his [...]

Only a few months after opening, Martin and Connie Hernandez felt that they may have made a mistake when they  decided to open their restaurant. “We were beginning to feel we had maybe made [...]

What started as a gift shop in 1997 has grown into one of the top restaurant destinations in the state. Batar Cafe and gift shop was named to the Indiana Tourism Bureau’s Top 20 Destination [...]