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Seymour’s 2023 mayoral candidates answer the youth’s questions

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief
May 5, 2023

A few weeks ago, The Owl sent out a survey to the student body asking a series of questions regarding their concerns for Seymour, and an opportunity to ask Seymour's mayoral candidates Matt Nicholson...

Seymour Knights of Columbus celebrates spring's arrival at Frühlingsfest

Seymour Knights of Columbus celebrates spring’s arrival at Frühlingsfest

Emma Braman, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023

It is time to celebrate spring in Seymour! Frühling means spring in German, and the Seymour Knights of Columbus is hosting Frühlingsfest 2023, a two-day event with shopping, delicious food, live entertainment,...

Inmates march in their standard uniforms of white shorts. The bare torsos expose their gang tattoos.

El Salvador wages war on gang violence

Charlie, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023

Just South-East of San Vicente Volcano in El Salvador, the largest prison in the Americas stands. Mega Carcel de El Salvador, The El Salvador Mega Prison, or the Terrorism Confinement Center, no matter...

The Masters big swing

The Masters big swing

Harrison Wetzel, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023

Once the audience hears Jim Nantz welcoming them to Augusta Golf Club, you feel the change in the air and know spring has arrived. This year's Masters featured 88 of the world's best golfers, as they swung...

National Honor Society inducts new members

National Honor Society inducts new members

Katie Cottrill, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023

On April 12, Seymour High School's National Honor Society inducted 56 new members into their program. This honor has strict requirements for membership. First semester sophomores or juniors who carry a...

"Josh McLemore wasn't a criminal. He was mentally ill and in crisis. He was out of touch with reality and needed help," said Hank Balson, an attorney for McLemore's family.

Lawsuit filed against Jackson County Police Department for inmate’s death from “prolonged lack of attention”

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2023

Jackson County inmate Josh McLemore died August 10, 2021 in Jackson County Jail custody from multiple organ failure as a result of severe dehydration and starvation. A lawsuit was filed earlier this week...

Jack VonDielingen and Bret Perry gather before their at-bats.

Seymour sneaks by Salem

Dylan Dunn, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023

As the wind continued hitting American Legion Field on April 7th, Seymour baseball kicked off their fifth game of the season. After a hard-fought battle, the Owls claimed their win over Salem 10-7. Charlie...

Let's Groove Tonight: Prom committee sells tickets

Let’s Groove Tonight: Prom committee sells tickets

Maria Ruiz, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023

Hello, Juniors and Seniors! Let's Groove Tonight prom ticket sales are here. Members of the Prom Committee will sell tickets at the snack bar before school (8:00-8:20), during SRT, and during all lunches...

Louisville shooting leaves 5 dead

Louisville shooting leaves 5 dead

Charlie, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023

In the early hours of April 10th, 2023, Louisville Metro Police responded to a call regarding shots fired at an Old National Bank location, 333 East Main Street. The shooter, Connor Sturgeon, was a...

Mysterious death in Seymour

Mysterious death in Seymour

Emma Braman, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

On Friday, March 24, a body was discovered facedown in a creek on Burkhart Boulevard at 1:53 p.m. The body was identified to be Wayne R. Gribbons of North Vernon, according to the Seymour Police Department.  The...

Mayhem within madness

Mayhem within madness

Harrison Wetzel, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

Well, to say March is here is a fact, but simply an understatement. The men's NCAA tournament kicked off the 16th, and to say the name "March Madness" has been fulfilled can't quite be summed up.  Over...

Nashville shooting leaves six dead

Nashville shooting leaves six dead

Brooke Aryn Knieriem, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023

A mass shooting is defined as an event in which at least four lives are taken by use of a firearm. On March 27, 2023, the collective heart of the country was broken when yet another elementary school met...

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