From the Files of The Farmer

Thieves broke into a Mandeville jewelry store last week and got way with $130,000 worth of merchandise, Mandeville police said. The thieves were described by Sgt. Ron Ruple as “professionals who knew exactly what they were doing.” The owner of the store has offered a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible and recovery of the stolen jewelry. The final architectural plans for a new Mandeville Town Hall were released this week by Mayor Paul D. Cordes. The plans, submitted by Hamilton, Meyer...