Unemployment continues to drop across Indiana but the latest figures from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development show Warrick County's jobless rate holding at 5.9%.

That October figure matches September but is still down from 6.6% in August.

Dubois County continues to have the state's lowest jobless figure at 4.8%.

Overall, Indiana nearly doubled the national rate of job growth in October, adding 7,700 private sector jobs. This marks the largest monthly gain since May. Private sector employment in the Hoosier state is now at more than 96 percent of the 2007 pre-recession levels.

If U.S. Postal officials get approval, the post office in Holland will be open from 8:30 to 3 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. beginning sometime next year.

Cindy Klaiber, Manager of Post Office Operations for a large portion of southwestern Indiana, said more than 200 residents returned surveys after the post office asked for input.  The postal service is looking to cut expenses in the face of huge deficits.  

The Grow Southwest Indiana Workforce Board will recognize two area businesses and five clients at its annual meeting for their accomplishments through the help of WorkOne Southwest services.  

Client nominees are in Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth categories and demonstrated the following criteria: a client who accessed all eligible WorkOne programs and services; a client who demonstrated the willingness to persist and overcome particular difficulties; a client who entered employment in an in-demand occupation, or for the Youth nominees, a client who completed education or employment goals. The Adult awards will be presented to a resident of Knox County and a resident of Gibson County. The Dislocated Worker award will go to a Knox County resident, and Youth awards will be presented to a Pike County resident and a Posey County resident.