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Crothersville Scout Overcomes Pandemic To Become An Eagle

Jul 8, 2020 | Local News

Eagle Scout John Jones (left), of Crothersville Troop 522, completed the requirements for Scouting’s highest honor when he completed a flag retirement box at the Crothersville library. Joining Jones for the dedication were Troop leader Steve Plasse, Jackson County...

Four From Austin Charged With Dealing Drugs

Jul 8, 2020 | Local News

Residents of a Rice Street home on the northeast side of Austin got a rude awakening last Wednesday morning, July 1, when Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant at 6 a.m.“The search warrant stemmed from an ongoing investigation that was conducted by...

Woman Charged With Arson; Teen Drinking Party Busted

Jul 8, 2020 | Local News

A mobile home fire last Wednesday evening resulted in the residence’s tenant being jailed on arson and a variety of other chargesWednesday evening, July 1, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputies Zach Brown and Jessica Dickey responded to a mobile home fire in the 9000...

Amanda Herald Named Scott Co. Chief Deputy Prosecutor

Jul 8, 2020 | Local News

Scott County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Owens announced that Amanda Herald has been appointed as his Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. “Mrs. Herald has been a deputy prosecutor for our office for over a decade and has shown dedication to our office and to the...

These Days Are Hard: Some Like Diamonds, Some Like Stone

Jul 8, 2020 | Curt Comments

by Curt Kovener We all are having those times in our lives (particularly now) when sometimes we’re the windshield and sometimes we’re the bug. Or as one of my editorial colleagues said, “I feel like a fireplug and everyone around me are dogs.”There was a story about a...