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Former Employee Charged With Theft From Crothersville Bank

In an investigation that began in late August, a rural Crothersville woman has been charged with theft from The Peoples Bank. Jackson County Sheriff Rick Meyer was notified by The Peoples Bank officials of a possible fraud and theft from the bank by a former bank...

Scottsburg Motorcyclist Arrested After A Wheelie & A Chase

Riding a motorcycle recklessly and fleeing police resulted in a Scottsburg man lodged in jail last Wednesday night. Around 9:20 p.m., Indiana State Police Sgt. Tracy Spencer was patrolling State Road 56 near US Highway 31 when he observed a motorcycle traveling west...

Two New Tornado Sirens In Service In Jennings Township

Jennings Township Trustee, Steve Sadler announced last week the installation of two new tornado sirens located at the Jennings Township Fire Department in Austin and at New Providence Church on Slab Road in the eastern part of the township. “As I walked my first ever...

Austin Schedules Fall Free Trash Disposal Days

The City of Austin is offering six days for Austin city residents to dispose at no cost unwanted household items that would not normally be picked up for free during regular trash pickup routes.  The location to dispose of items will be at the Street-Sanitation...

Scott County Scarecrow Winners

Scott County Visitor’s Commission presented prizes to the winners of the inaugural Scarecrow contest on Oct. 25. Commissioner Randy Julian presented the idea during a Scott County Board of Commissioners meeting for the Scarecrow contest to promote tourism for...