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Austin Man Dies In House Fire

A 61-year-old rural Austin man died last Wednesday evening when his West Harrod Road home caught fire. Authorities said Robert David Bowling Jr. was found deceased inside the structure however, no foul play is suspected. The Jennings Township Fire Department responded...

23 Scott County Parcels To Be Sold For Back Taxes

First Ever Certificate Sale Has Opening Bids Of $100 Twenty-three Scott County properties are being offered for sale by the County Commissioners to pay back property taxes. According to County Treasurer Missy Applegate, all parcels have been offered for sale at least...

Austin City Council Expands TIF District

Olivia P Tucker Times Reporter Austin City Council approved a resolution to establish the economic development of the city of Austin at their regular meeting on January 9. Austin Redevelopment Commission approved a declaratory resolution expanding the TIF District to...

City To Stop Large Trash Drop Off

The City of Austin has decided to cease the large item drop off dump site located at the Street/Sanitation Department beginning in February, it was announced last week. The last days to take items to the dump site will be Friday and Saturday, January 19 and 20. The...

Gun & Knife Show Planned At Scott Masonic Lodge

Scott Lodge #120 F&AM will be hosting a weekend Gun & Knife Show, Saturday, Jan. 27, and Sunday, Jan. 28. Show hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The public is welcome and food will be served Scott Lodge is located on...

Scottsburg Man Charged With Dealing Meth, Cocaine

A Scottsburg man has been charged in Jackson Circuit Court with dealing methamphetamine, dealing cocaine, and possession of psychedelic mushrooms after his arrest in Seymour before Christmas. Jordan Michael Hensley, 38, of Scottsburg faces three felony charges along...