LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF
THE COUNTY OF JACKSON, INDIANA
Residents and taxpayers of Jackson County, Indiana (the “County”) are hereby notified that the Jackson County Council will hold a public hearing at 8:00 a.m. on November 19, 2025, located at Upper Meeting Room – Historic Courthouse Building, 111 South Main Street, Brownstown, Indiana, on the matter of appropriating funds for the purpose of financing of (a) (i) security cameras, printers, servers, scanners, laptops, community correction vehicles, health department vehicles, police vehicles, jail vehicles, animal control vehicles, office desks and chairs, monitors, copiers, voting machines, poll pads, safes, sidewalk and landscape projects at County facilities, office furniture and equipment, equipment for the EMS department, equipment for EMA, volumetric tank, and any and all other related equipment and necessary items for County offices; (ii) transaction expenses; and (iii) miscellaneous capital improvements, including but not limited to paving parking lot and interior painting at health department, parking lot improvements, renovation and/or equipping projects at one or more facilities operated or to be operated by the County, including but not limited to the Fair Grounds, and all projects related to the foregoing and incidental expenses in connection therewith (b) and paying the costs of issuing and selling the bonds payable from ad valorem property tax revenues levied by the County (the “Bonds”). Such appropriation will be an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, plus any investment earnings thereon. Funds to cover said appropriation are to be provided from the proceeds of Bonds or bond anticipation notes together with any investment earnings thereon.
The appropriations are in addition to any appropriations provided for in the existing budget and tax levy. At the public hearings, all persons shall have the right to appear and be heard on the necessity of said appropriations.
Dated: November 7, 2025.
County Auditor
Jackson County, Indiana
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LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of, Scott County, Indiana that the proper legal officers will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at their regular meeting place at Scott County Courthouse, at 6:00 p.m., on the 18th day of November, 2025.
General Fund-Coroner 36400 Autopsy
Other Services and
Charges $ 10,000
Fund Total: $ 10,000
General Fund- Commissioner -34102-Workmans Comp
Other Services and
Charges $ 27,731
Fund Total: $ 27,731
General Fund-Commissioner-30102 Attorney
Other Services and
Charges $ 10,000
Fund Total: $ 10,000
General Fund-Transfer Station
11112-Manager & 37002-Equipment
Personal Services $ 8,960
Other Services and
Charges $ 2,042.65
Fund Total: $ 11,002.65
General Fund-Tax Sale Contract
Other Services and
Charges $10,559
Fund Total: $ 10,559
General Fund-SASCO Shortfall Fund
Other Services and
Charges $8,148
Fund Total: $ 8,148
Venture Rental-Unappropriated Fund
Unappropriated $ 5,000
Fund Total: $ 5,000
Drug Free Community-
34701 Grant & 30208 Administrative Expense
Other Services and
Charges 34701 $586.27
30208 $982.07
Fund Total: $1,568.34
Highway- 11000 -22101-34700
Personal Services Supervisor $ 2,083
Supplies Tires-Parts $ 5,000
Other Services and
Charges Paving $ 42,000
Fund Total: $ 49,083
Highway Auction Fund-Building Materials
Supplies $63,000
Fund Total: $ 63,000
Fiscal Officer Jennifer Rode-Hamelman
Date: Oct. 31, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Jackson County, Indiana, that the proper legal officer of Jackson County at their regular meeting place at Jackson County Courthouse Annex, at 8:00 a.m. on the 19th day of November, 2025, will consider the following appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year.
LIT Correctional Facility Fund
Capital Oulays $24,238.62
Total LIT Correctional Facility Fund $24,238.62
County Cum Capital Development Fund
Capital Outlays $4,000.00
Total County Cum Capital Development Fund $4,000.00
Conv. Visitor/Innkeeper Tax
Other Serrvices and
Charges $10,000
Capital Outlays $900.00
Total Conv. Visitor/Innkeeper Tax $10,900
Lucas Drainage Unit
Drainage Unit $35,234.76
Total Lucas Drainage Unit $35,234.76
Luckey-Talley Drainage Unit
Drainage Unit $40,169.00
Total Luckey-Talley Drainage Unit $40,169.00
Rockford Drainage Unit
Drainage Unit $67,133.42
Total Rockford Drainage Unit $67,133.42
West Driftwood Drainage Unit
Drainage Unit $86,342.40
Total West Driftwood Drainage Unit $86,342.40
West 50 Drainage Unit
Drainage Unit $92.361.18
Total West 50 Drainage Unit $92,361.18
Beatty-Walker Drainage Unit
Drainage Unit $168,018.24
Total Beatty-Walker Drainage Unit $168,018.24
General Drain
Misc Expenses $11,373.87
Total General Drain $11,373.87
County Highway
Misc. Expenses $187,557.00
Total County Highway $187,557.00
Supp. Public Defender Serv
Other Service and
Charges $1,000.00
Total Supp. Public Defender Serv $1,000.00
County General
Other Services and
Charges $27,000
Total County General $27,000.00
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of local Government Finance (DLGF). The DLGF will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken.
Dated: October 29, 2025
Melissa Gray
Fiscal Officer
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LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Scott
In the Scott Superior Court
Case No: 72D01-2505-MI-030
In the Matter of the Name Change of
Gideon A. King, minor child of
Shawna Coomer
Petitioner
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Gideon A. King, minor child of Shawna Coomer, petitioner, a resident of Scott County, Indiana hereby gives notice that he has filed a petition in the Scott Superior Court requesting that his name be changed from Gideon A. King to Gideon A. Coomer.
Shawna Coomer
Petitioner
Dated: May 19, 2025
Michelle Shelton
Clerk, Scott Circuit/Superior Court
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of Jackson Superior Court of Jackson County, Indiana, in Cause No. 36D01-2504-MF-000032 wherein PennyMac Loan Services, LLC was Plaintiff, and Fernando T. Jose was a Defendant, required me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder, on the 2nd day of December, 2025, at the hour of 11:30 AM, or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Jackson County, Indiana.
Lot One Hundred Nine (109) of South Park Place, Resubdivision to the City of Seymour, shown in Plat Book 4, Pages 142-143 and refiled in Plat Book 5, Pages 40-41, in the Office of the Recorder of Jackson County, Indiana. ALSO, One-half of Lot One Hundred Eight (108) of South Park Place, Resubdivision to the City of Seymour shown in Plat Book 4, Pages 142-143 and refiled in Plat Book 5, Pages 40-41, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the front lot line of Lot 108, which fronts on Chestnut Street at a point equally distant from the Northeast corner and the Southeast corner of Lot 108, from this point of beginning thence Southward along the lot line to the Southeast corner of Lot 108; thence Westward 98 feet and to the Northwest corner of Lot 109; thence 4 feet Westward along the lot line dividing Lot 108 from the Northeast corner of Lot 111; thence Northeasterly to the point of beginning, in Jackson County, Indiana.
More commonly known as
1108 Gaiser Dr,
Seymour, IN 47274-3642
Parcel No.
33-66-20-302-031.000-009
Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.
/s/ Matthew S. Love
MATTHEW S. LOVE,
Plaintiff Attorney
Attorney # 18762-29
FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C.
8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 237-2727
Rick Meyer, Sheriff
Jackson Township
The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.
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LEGAL NOTICE
State Of Indiana
County Of Scott
In The Scott Superior Court
Cause No. 72D01-2509-MF-000045
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
Plaintiff,
vs.
UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GABRIEL S. HESSIG;
UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS
Defendant(s)
SUMMONS-NOTICE OF SUIT
The State of Indiana to the defendants named above and any other person or persons who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court named above. The nature of the suit against you is: Foreclosure of real estate mortgage on:
A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST FOURTH OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST, 2ND PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON TOWNSHIP, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, AND ALSO BEING A PART OF THE LAND OF THE HAMMOND AND B.A.L.T. TRUST AS DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 9800709 AND BRETT E. GILNER AS DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 0203744 AND SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2015003269 IN CABINET 5, SLIDE 545-A, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST, 2ND PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID POINT BEING MARKED BY A MAG NAIL; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST (THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER IS ASSUMED NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AND IS THE REFERENCE MERIDIAN) WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER, 261.33 FEET TO A MAG NAIL; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST, 333.50 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 261.33 FEET TO A STEEL ROD IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST, 333.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.000 ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL RIGHTS OF WAY.
This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following defendant(s) whose whereabouts are known: Unknown Occupants and to the following defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Steven Robbins
In addition to the above named defendants being served by this summons there may be other defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit. If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must respond to the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days after the third Notice of Suit is published, and if you fail to do so, a judgment may be entered against you for what the plaintiff has demanded.
KELLEY, KRONENBERG, P.A.
By: /s/ Travis P. Barry
TRAVIS P. BARRY,
Attorney for Plaintiff
ATTEST: /s/ Michelle Shelton
Clerk of the Scott County Court
Elliott Halsey, #38073-45
Travis P. Barry, #38072-45
KELLEY, KRONENBERG, P.A.
233 East 84th Drive, Suite 200
Merrillville, IN 46410
Telephone: (312) 216-8828
INPleadings@kelleykronenberg.com
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Austin Board of Zoning and Appeals will hold a public hearing at Austin City Hall, 80 W Main St, Austin, IN 47102, on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm. At which time all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard in reference to the matters set out below:
APPLICATION NUMBER: BZA-2025-01
APPLICANT’S NAME: Chase Murphy, Chase Murphy Enterprises, Inc.
ADDRESS: 3711 Paoli Pike, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
PROPERTY LOCATION: Corner of Pearl and South Streets, Austin, IN 47102
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Gibson 4 – PT Lot 216 and PT Lot 213 (4853 SQ FT)
PARCEL NUMBER: 72-03-25-420-108.001-003
ACTION REQUESTED: To request a developmental standards variance of 147 square feet less than the current R-1 Residential zoning minimum lot area
The application and file on this matter will be available for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:00 am till 4:00 pm at the office of the Mayor, 82 W Main St, Austin, IN 47102, until two (2) days prior to the public hearing date.
Date
Tyler Petersen
Building Commissioner
Ordinance Violation Officer
Zoning Officer
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forestry
FM203 2020
Notice is hereby given at the following date and times: November 7, 2025, at a closing time of 11:59PM EDT.
The State Forester, acting for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Director of Public Works and Supply, will offer for sale the following described property (volumes are estimated)
November 7, 2025 Timber sale: An estimated 285,717 Board Feet Doyle volume in a total of 1,893 sawtimber trees, 0 cords in 0 pole trees, and no volume in 75 cull trees. Located in compartment 4, tracts 4 and 6 of Jackson-Washington State Forest, sale number 6352601.
The public sale is to be held online through Indiana Forestry Exchange website at https://timbersalebidding.dnr.in.gov/. Bids will be accepted online only at this site from licensed buyers and agents.
Contact the office for specific sale conditions.
The timber specified in this document is Certified Wood. Indiana State Forests are certified by both the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Program and the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®). Purchasers of State Forest timber may market state forest timber products as certified if they have the appropriate Chain of Custody certificate. The FSC Certificate Number for Indiana State Forests is SCS-FM/COC-00099N. The FSC claim is “FSC 100%”.The SFI Certificate Number for Indiana State Forests is SCS-SFI/FM-00099N.Bids for such property will be received at the above website until the time and date above set at which time and place all acceptable bids will be opened, and any bids sent after the designated time will be rejected. Bidders in good standing are required to submit a surety bond or irrevocable line of credit (ILOC) to the Division of Forestry to cover their 5% performance deposit (5% of the submitted bid). This bond or ILOC must be on record with the Division of Forestry before any bid can be accepted. The performance deposit amount is not part of the total sale (bid) payment, but is a separate payment. Failure to comply with conditions and requirements of the executed contract may result in a forfeiture of a portion or all of this performance deposit. Bids may be revised before the bid time as long as there is sufficient bond to cover the performance deposit. The property will be sold under written contract to the responsible bidder making the highest bid, provided the bid is acceptable to the state. The winning bidder must make a payment equal to or larger than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount within fourteen calendar days of the bid opening. The winning bidder must return the executed timber sale agreements to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources within one month of the bid opening date. The remaining bid amount balance, if any, shall be paid within one year of the bid opening or prior to the start of harvest operations, whichever occurs first. The bidder may pay the entire bid amount within fourteen calendar days of the bid opening. Failure to pay at least a ten percent (10%) down payment or the full bid amount within fourteen calendar days from the date of bid opening will result in a forfeiture of all of the performance deposit. Failure to pay the total bid amount within the prescribed time will result in a forfeiture of all of the performance deposit and any down payment. The terms of the sale will be cash, the buyer to accept delivery of the property and to remove the property therefrom by November 7, 2027, or 7 days prior to the expiration of the bond covering the performance deposit for the sale, whichever is sooner, and which will be the expiration date of said contract. The Department reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and/or all bids. The Department (at its discretion) reserves the right to rebid the sale.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION
In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Indiana.
Cause No. 36C01-2510-EU-000077
Notice is hereby given that Corrie Walls, was, on the 20th day of October, 2025, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Larry William Cox, deceased, who died on the 19th day of September, 2025, and authorized to administer such estate without Court supervision.
All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.
Dated at Brownstown, Indiana, this 20th day of October, 2025.
Hope S. Cissna
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
For Jackson County, Indiana
Attorney for Estate
Travis J. Thompson, #22549-49
FARROW & THOMPSON, P.C.
113 East Second Street
P. O. Box 644
Seymour, Indiana 47274
Telephone: (812) 522-6949
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LEGAL NOTICE
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
The Board of Jackson County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for bituminous materials, for the Contract year of 2026. All bids to be on file in the office of the Auditor not later than 4:00 pm, December 1, 2025. At the 9:00 A.M. Meeting on December 2, 2025 all bids will be opened and read aloud in the Jackson County Courthouse at 111 S. Main St., Brownstown, IN.
All bituminous materials shall be in conformance with the Indiana Department of Transportation, 1995 Standard Specifications as follows:
Asphalt Emulsion AE-90 Section : 902.04
The following quantities are estimates and to be used for bidding purposes only. The actual quantities used will be determined by the County.
Asphalt Emulsion AE-90 Gallons: 150,000
The bid price per gallon for the bituminous materials listed above shall be taken by the following four (4) methods of delivery.
1. F.O.B. PLANT PICK-UP – County will pick up the material at the vendor’s plant.
2. COUNTY STORAGE – Vendor will deliver material and pump into storage tank provided by county.
3. VENDOR STORAGE – Vendor will provide a storage tank at any point in Jackson County upon Superintendent’s request.
4. JOBSITE DELIVERY – Vendor will hold the truck transport at jobsite until emptied or released by Superintendent.
All proposals must be accompanied by a properly executed Bid Form 95 (which includes the non-collusion affidavit) as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts. Each Proposal shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond made payable to Jackson County in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price.
The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and the right to waive any informalities in the bidding process.
Signed this ___day of ____, 2025.
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LEGAL NOTICE
BITUMINOUS MIXTURE
The Board of Jackson County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for 5,000 tons or less of the following types of Bituminous Mixture, for Contract year of 2026
Quoted price shall be per ton, F.O.B. plant, loaded into any County Highway truck.
Price should be bid as follows:
Hot Mix:
#9 Stone……………. @ $________per ton
#11 Stone………….. @ $________per ton
#9 Binder………. @ $________per ton
Cold Mix, all type…………..@ $____per ton
MWS Mix, all type………….@ $____per ton
Hot Asphalt Tack.@ $__________per ton
All proposals must be accompanied by a properly executed Bid Form 95 (which includes the non-collusion affidavit) as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts. Each proposal shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond made payable to Jackson County in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price.
Unless otherwise specified herein, applicable portions of the Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications (1995) shall apply of this contract as if they were printed herein. Attention is called to the following particular Sections. Section 109, 401, 403, 406 and 620.
Each Bidder shall submit with their bid verification that the asphalt plant used to produce the Bituminous Mixture for this contract has been inspected and accepted by an approved source of supply by the Indiana Department of Transportation. The verification form submitted with the bid shall be a current INDOT Form TD-444, Bituminous Mixing Plant Inspection Report, completed and signed by a representative of the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Each Bidder must indicate on his bid for the exact location of their asphalt plant and stockpiles. They shall also list the exact dates of plant mix availability for both hot mix and stockpile mix.
Weigh scales and weigh tickets shall be in accordance with the applicable Provisions of Section 109 and Section 401 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications, 1995. The weigh tickets shall contain the information as outlined in Section 109.01 (b). A weigh ticket shall accompany each load of Bituminous Mixture.
An approved Escalator Clause may be submitted with this bid.
Materials:
Hot Mix shall be Hot Asphalt Concrete produced as set out in the applicable Provisions of Sections 403 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 1995. Mixing asphalt shall be AC-20.
Cold Mix shall be produced as set out in the applicable Provisions of Section 406 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Specification, 1995. Mixing asphalt shall be AE-150.
MWS Mix shall be Mixture WS produced as set out in the applicable Provisions of Section 620 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications, 1995. Mixing asphalt shall be AE-300.
The Board of Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids; reserve the right to waive irregularities in bidding procedure; to award to the lowest and best bidder and to reject any and all bids that are obviously irregular.
All bids to be on file in the office of the Auditor not later than 4:00 pm, December 1, 2025. At the 9:00 A.M. Meeting on December 2, 2025 all bids will be opened and read aloud in the Jackson County Courthouse Annex at 111 S. Main St., Brownstown, IN.
Signed this ___day of ____, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
CEMENT READY- MIX
2,000 Yards Or less of Ready Mix Cement. Quotes must be submitted on Ready Mix Cement on a per yard basis by using Stone and Sand that meet with the State of Indiana.
Specifications and supplier shall also supply any equipment needed to any point in Jackson County, subject to the supervision of the County Road Supervisor.
Quotes must be submitted using the following formula:
Class A Mix Per Yard
Class B Mix Per Yard
Class C Mix Per Yard
9 Bag Grout Mix Per Yard
Interplast-N Per Yard
Additive: Air entrainment 1% or 2% excelerator
3500 PSI
3000 PSI
The above combination of concrete shall meet the specifications of the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Quotes to be in the office of the Jackson County Highway Department not later than December 1, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.
Quotes shall be for the year 2026.
Signed this ___day of ____, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
CULVERT MATERIALS
Quotations accepted for the year 2026.
8,000 Feet Or less corrugated galvanized steel and/or aluminum and/or plastic (sizes: 12″ through 60″ diameter) culvert pipe to be available in twenty (20) to forty (40) foot length sections.
•Include pipe arch or other shapes of equivalent end areas
•Include 16, 14, 12, & 10 gauge for steel and aluminum.
•Include polymer precoated galvinized steel, if available.
•Include corrugated N-12 Poly pipe (Diameter 4″ through 60″ smooth interior)
•Include HP Storm Pipe (Diameter 12″ through 60″)
•Larger diameter structures will be quoted as needed throughout the year.
All materials to be delivered to the County Highway Garage unless otherwise stated.
Delivery is required within 45 days of date of order.
Above price to be firm and net.
Quotations accepted for the year 2026 include certified chemical analysis from supplier of steel or aluminum or plastic. All materials to meet Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications.
Quotations to be on file in the office of the Jackson County Highway Department not later than December 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Signed this ___day of ____, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL
Notice is hereby given that Jackson County, Indiana acting by and through its board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids at the office of the Auditor in the Courthouse, Brownstown, Indiana, until 4:00 P.M. on December 1, 2025 for the following gasoline, diesel fuel, oils, and other supplies for all County owned vehicles, for the year 2026. At the 9:00 A.M. Meeting on December 2, 2025 all Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Jackson County Courthouse at 111 S. Main St., Brownstown, IN.
50,000 Gallons more or less, of lead free gasoline-regular grade 87 octane. Gasoline service is to be available 24 hours a day and seven days per week, preferably in three locations in Jackson County. Bids will be considered with a discount off pump quoted in bid, applicable taxes included in price per gallon.
65,000 Gallons more or less, of a 50 cetane on road premium diesel fuel oil with winter blend, in season and a 51-55 cetane off road diesel oil to be delivered to any tank the County may use in Jackson County.
Bulk Gallons more or less (skid), of DEF endal (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) to be delivered bulk, 2 1/2 gal.
The bid shall include rack prices as of November 19, 2025.
Bidder shall have the right to increase or decrease the contract unit price, in an amount equal to the bidder’s increase or decrease in cost of materials and supplies occurring subsequent to the date on which such a bid is awarded. Said increase or decrease in the bidder’s cost of materials and supplies shall be substantiated by proper documentation from the bidder’s source of supply. All services and supplies are to be purchased at the bidder’s place of business. Fixed price may be accepted.
The Right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
Each bid is to be on completed Bid Form 95 that includes a non-collusion affidavit and be accompanied with a Bond Bid, Cashier’s check or Certified check in the amount of 10% of the total bid. Bidding is to be accepted in accordance with laws of the State of Indiana governing bidding on county material, services and supplies.
Signed this ___day of ____, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
OILS, ANTI-FREEZE & FLUIDS
Quotes accepted for the year 2026.
Lubricating Oils, Grease, Transmission Fluids and Anti-freeze (anti-freeze to be 55 gallon drums) quotes will be received for the following:
15W-40 EOL Bulk/275 gal
Mercon 12 / 1 cs. qts.
HYD R & O 20W ISO 68 55 gal. Drums
UniTracHyd 55 55 gal. drums
MP GL-5 80W-90 30 gal. drums
Grease NLGI #2 Cs. 30/1 tubes
Antifreeze Low Silicant Concen. 55 gal. Drums
Window Washer Fluid 55 gal. drums
Quotes to be on file in the office of the Jackson County Highway Department not later than December 1, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.
Signed this ___day of ____, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
STONE AND OTHER AGGREGATE
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, Indiana, will receive sealed Bids until the hour of 4:00 p.m. on December 1, 2025. At the 9:00 A.M. Meeting on December 2, 2025, all bids will be opened and read aloud at the Jackson County Courthouse Annex at 111 S Main St., Brownstown, IN.
Contract bids will be for the year 2026
Crushed stone as described by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Stone furnished must meet the specifications of INDOT as to quality and size. Bidders price must include any and all cost of loading into County Highway trucks or private trucks employed by the County Highway Department.
Stone will be bid by and accepted by specific geographic area townships: Brownstown, Driftwood, Grassyfork, Washington, Salt Creek, Owen, Carr, Pershing, Hamilton, Vernon, Redding and Jackson so as trucks can better utilize time and mileage.
Stone shall consist of the following sizes numbers: #2, #4, #5, #8, #9, #11, #12, #53, #73, Rip Rap 6″ & 12″, Special Fill, Sand and Course Lime
Stone in all sizes shall also be bid at price F.O.B. quarry.
Stone must meet INDOT Class A Specifications
All proposals must be accompanied by a properly executed non-collusion affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts.
Each Proposal shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond made payable to Jackson County in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price. Bid Form 95 is obsolete. (No longer required.)
Signed this ___day of ____, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS
TIRES AND TUBES
These specifications are for the tires and tubes for all present vehicles and equipment owned or purchased by the Jackson County Highway Department.
Price sheets quoted on regular and lug tires. Supplier shall also quote on radial, bias and belted bias tires.
Quotes to be submitted for heavy equipment and radial ply tires for all trucks and trailers. Radial ply shall be steel textile construction. Truck tire tread design shall be: Front – open groove with minimal slipping; Rear – traction conventional (standard tread depth).
Supplier to have a service truck available for repair service on the road.
Quotation will be for the year 2026.
Quotations to be on file in the office of the Jackson County Highway Department not later than December 1, at 3:00 p.m., 2025.
*Tire sizes attached that the County is presently using:
255/70R17 Pickup
235/85R16 10 ply Bridge Trailor
245/75R17 10 ply Pickup
7.50 X 15 8 ply Roller
315/80R22.5 14 ply Dump truck
11R22.5 14 ply Dump truck
9.50X16.5 10 ply Trailor
7X14.5 12 ply Trailor
17.5X25 8 ply Loader
18.4X34 6 ply Tractor
205/75R15 6 ply Trailor
215/75R17.5 8 ply Trailor
460/85/38 6 ply Tractor
340/85/28 6 ply Tractor
20.5R25 Loader
33×15.5-16.5 Skid Loader
295/75R17 10ply Shop Truck
17.5×25 Graders
285/75R16 Tractor Front
265/70R16 Dodge
275/70R18 Pickups (2,5,3)
13.6R28
Signed this ___day of ____, 2025
10/29, 11/5 hspaxlp
LEGAL NOTICE
State Of Indiana
County Of Scott
In The Scott Circuit Court
Case No: 72C01-2510-EU-43
In The Matter of The Unsupervised Administration Of The Estate Of Stanley Ray Ogans, Deceased
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION FOR PUBLICATION IN NEWSPAPER
Notice is hereby given that JOHNNY OGANS was on the 6th day of October, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Stanley Ray Ogans, deceased, who died on the 8th day of August, 2025.
All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.
Dated at Scottsburg, Indiana, this 6th day of October, 2025
Michelle Shelton
Clerk,
Scott Circuit Court
Attorney for Estate:
Jeffrey J. Jinks, #17058-49
JEFFF JINKS LAW
450 E. 96TH St., Ste. 500
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 810-1400
10/29, 11/5 hspaxlp
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
Pursuant to Indiana Code § 6-1.1-20-5, notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of the Salem Community Schools has preliminarily determined to enter into a lease agreement and issue one or more series of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $6,620,000 to fund the renovation of and improvements to school facilities, including roofing improvements at all schools, HVAC improvements at Salem Middle School and Bradie Shrum Elementary School, deferred maintenance improvements, site improvements, and the purchase of vehicles, equipment and technology.
Dated: October 22, 2025
Rebecca White
Secretary, Board of School Trustees
Salem Community Schools
10/29, 11/5 hspaxlp
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION TO ISSUE BONDS OF SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA
The residents and taxpayers of Scott County, Indiana (the “County”) are hereby given notice that the Scott County Council preliminarily determined, at its meeting held October 14, 2025, to issue judgment funding bonds by the County in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,000,000 (the “Bonds”), together with any interest earnings thereon, for the purpose of funding an agreed judgment entered into between the County and the County Sheriff, including any incidental expenses necessary to be incurred in connection therewith and on account of the sale and issuance of the Bonds.
The proposed Bonds will have a final maturity no later than twenty (20) years from the date of issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds will bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 6.00% per annum if the Bonds are designated as tax-exempt or 10% per annum if the Bonds are designed as taxable, the exact rate or rates to be determined by bidding. The Bonds will be payable from ad valorem property taxes levied and collected on all taxable property within the County.
Dated this 24th day of October, 2025.
Jennifer Rode Hamelman,
Auditor
Scott County, Indiana
10/28, 11/5 hspaxlp
LEGAL NOTICE
State Of Indiana
County Of Jackson
In The Jackson County Court
Civil Division
Cause No: 36D02-2510-DN-000148
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:
JOSE FRANCISCO SALAS-BRAVO
Petitioner,
vs
SANDRA HAYDEE GARCIA-ROSALES
Respondent
ORDER ON NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
The object of the above-styled suit is for Dissolution of Marriage
And, it appearing by affidavit filed that Sandra Haydee Garcia-Resales, the above-named Respondent, is not a resident of this county, and that a diligent search has been made and the Respondent’s residence is unknown
And the Court being duly advised in the premises now finds that the matters alleged therein should be set for hearing by the Court.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED BY THE COURT that the Respondent, Sandra Haydee Garcia Rosales, is hereby ordered to appear in this Court on the 19th day of January, 2026, at 3 p.m.
11/5, 11/12, 11/19 hspaxlp
LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Scott
In the Scott Superior Court
Cause No.: 72D01-2509-JC-041
Cause No.: 72D01-2509-JC-042
IN THE MATTER OF:
ET – DOB 11/11/2007
JT – DOB 3/2/2014
CHILDREN ALLEGED TO BE A CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES
AND
ROBERT TALLON
(BIOLOGICAL FATHER)
SHELLY TALLON
(ALLEGED MOTHER)
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING
TO: Robert Tallon
Whereabouts unknown
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Scott Superior Court, One East McClain Avenue, # 252, Scottsburg, IN 47170 – 812-752-8425, 812-752-8424 for a(n) Initial Hearing on 1/8/2026 at 11:15 AM.
At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing.
UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support.
YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice.
Michelle Shelton
Clerk
Scott County Courts
Zachary Trinkle, 38031-22
Attorney,
Indiana Department of Child Services
11/5, 11/12, 11/19 hspaxlp
LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Scott
In the Scott Superior Court
Cause No.: 72D01-2509-JC-040
IN THE MATTER OF:
AW – DOB 3/11/2020
A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES
AND
BRANDELYN MICHELLE WILSON
(BIOLOGICAL MOTHER)
GARY WILSON
(ALLEGED FATHER)
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING
TO: Gary Wilson
Whereabouts unknown
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Scott Superior Court, One East McClain Avenue, # 252, Scottsburg, IN 47170 – 812-752-8425, 812-752-8424 for a(n) Initial Hearing on 1/8/2026 at 11:00 AM.
At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing.
UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support.
YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice.
Michelle Shelton
Clerk
Scott County Courts
Zachary Trinkle, 38031-22
Attorney,
Indiana Department of Child Services
11/5, 11/12, 11/19 hspaxlp