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Deputies Arrest 7 On Drugs, Theft, Battery Charges

Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies continued their battle against drugs sending seven people to jail on a variety of drug and other charges last week.On Saturday, March 13, Deputies Zach Brown and Charlie Morgan answered a suspicious person call in Austin. Their...

The Day The Bean Pot Danced

by Peggy Chanley(the Aunt)One of my most treasured possessions is the Ballard cast iron bean pot. That pot isn’t worth much in dollars, but at approximately 126 years old and after over 60 years of use, it is rich in family memories. Every day, the pot sat on the back...

Scott County Health Dept. Seeking Weekend Volunteers

The Scott County Health Department is seeking medical and non-medical volunteers for their COVID-19 vaccine clinics.“We are planning weekend clinics and need volunteer help,” said Michelle Matern of the county health department.Residents can contact Matern at the...

Say That Again?

by Curt Kovener Language and speech are two matters which differentiate us from non-communicating species…or at least from it is intended to.But maybe there were some things we didn’t learn in high school English, speech & science classes.•The voice box sits lower...