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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Jackson County Commissioners meeting has been changed from Tuesday December 2, 2025, to Tuesday December 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. The annual bids and quotes that were to be opened will now be opened and read in the December 9th meeting. Please have all sealed bids in the Auditor’s Office no later than December 8, by 4 p.m.. Quotes are due at the Jackson County Highway Department on Monday, December 8th by 3 p.m..

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION

Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of the City of Salem, Washington County, Indiana that the proper legal officers of the City of Salem at their regular meeting place at Salem City Hall, at 5:30 o’clock p.m., on the 8th day of December, 2025, will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year.

Fund Name:  General Obligation Bond

Major Budget Classification:

Capital Outlay $51,807.00

TOTAL for General Obligation Bond $51,807.00

Fund Name:  General

Major Budget Classification:

Other Services & Charges $15,521.00

TOTAL for General $15,521.00

TOTAL FOR ALL FUNDS $67,328.00

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:  November 21, 2025

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LEGAL NOTICE

Legal Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the City of Scottsburg Advisory Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing at the Scottsburg City Hall, 821 South Lake Road South, Scottsburg, IN on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. at which time all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard in reference to the matters set out in the “Description of Requests” below:

Case Number: BZA-2-25

Hearing Date and Time: Monday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Hearing Location: Scottsburg City Hall, 821 South Lake Road South, Scottsburg, Indiana

Request: Use Variance

Applicant: Tim Borden

Owner: Borden RE, LLC

Property Address(es): 90 S. Elm Street

Parcel Number(s): 72-05-19-410-025.000-008

Zoning District(s): R-1, Low-Density Residential

Description Of Requests: Applicant requests to open a small business in a building zoned R-1 Low-Density Residential

The petition (application) and file on this matter are available for public inspection during the regular working hours at Scottsburg City Hall, 821 South Lake Road South, Scottsburg, IN until two days prior to the hearing date.

Carmen Boley 

Executive Director

City of Scottsburg Advisory Plan Commission

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Scott County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of Scott County at their regular meeting place at Scott County Courthouse, at 6:00 p.m. on the 9th day of December, 2025, will consider the following appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year.

1238-Unrestricted Opioid Funds

Other Services &

Charges $67,568.94

Fund Total $67,568.94

9169-Venture Rental- Holiday Meal

Other Services &

Charges $5,000

Fund Total $5,000

1000-GF-Employee Bonus

Personal Services $75,000

Fund Total $75,000

8108-Co Ag Emergency Response

Personal Services

11912 $38,335

12400 $29

12700 $340

Supplies

21000 $26

22000 $2,300

Other Services &

Charges 40701 $2,594

Fund Total $43,624

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: November 21, 2025

Jennifer Rode Hamelman

Fiscal Officer

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LEGAL NOTICE

Legal Notice of Public Hearing:

Scott Co. Advisory Plan Commission

BOARD OF COMMISSIONER’S MEETING

1 E. McClain Ave., Suite 128

Scottsburg, IN  47170

Date:  December 10, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. 

Case Number:  RZ-01-25

Owner:  Briana Osborne-Parrish

Description of Action Requested:  To Rezone from A-Agriculture to R1-Residenial

Description of Property Affected: 72-09-18-100-013.000-007, South US Hwy. 31, Scottsburg

72-09-07-400-033.000-007, 305 West Craig Road, Scottsburg

The petition and file on this matter are available for public inspection during regular business hours Monday – Friday 8:30 to 4:30 at the Scott County Auditor’s Office, 1 East McClain Ave., Suite 130, Scottsburg, IN  47170 Until two days before the hearing date listed above.

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LEGAL NOTICE

VOUCHER TO BE PRESENTED TO SCOTT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Court Claim to be approved 12/3/2025

Amazon Capital Services, $1,120.08; Erin Schneider, $22.00; Hoover Hull Turner LLP, $45.00; Irine Kariuki, $300.00; James A Anderson Ph D, $1,650.00; Jason Mount, $228.00; Joas Law LLC, $580.97; Kayla Zimmerman, $2,650.00; Language Line Services, $18.36; Lorch Naville Ward LLC, $746.84; M & M Office Products Inc., $40.00; Marsha Owens Howser, $50.00; Offices Gutierrez, $234.00; Smith Carpenter Cummins &, $1,000.00; WSI Technologies, $14,199.55

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LEGAL NOTICE

State of Indiana

County of Jackson

Before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Seymour

In the Matter of the Application of

James Collier

For Development Standards Variance for real estate within the Jurisdiction of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Seymour, Indiana

Case #: B.Z.A.-O-27-25

Date Filed: 11/19/25

Public Hearing Date: 12/16/2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL VARIANCE

The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Seymour, Indiana will hold a public hearing on the 16th day of December 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Seymour City Hall, 301-309 N Chestnut St, Seymour, Indiana, enter 3rd St. entrance, (via GoToMeeting https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/384057085) on an “Application for Development Standards Variance” for real estate within the jurisdiction of the Board of Zoning Appeals. A copy of the application is on file and available for review at the Department of Planning & Zoning of the City of Seymour, Indiana.

The hearing is open to the public, all adjoining property owners, and any other interested person. Interested persons may appear and offer comments on the application at the hearing. Any person who chooses to submit written comments or objections may do so at the Department of Planning & Zoning, 301-309 N. Chestnut Street, Seymour, Indiana before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

The name of the applicant is James Collier and the owner is the same.

The affected real estate is 1518 NewFord Rd. and fronts NewFord Rd.

The present zoning is R-1 (Residential Suburban)

The applicant is requesting a Variance at 1518 NewFord Rd. They want to vary from the rear setback of 20 ft. to be at a 15 ft. setback to build a 22’x22’garage.

The legal description of the real estate affected is as follows: Gate West 10

This notice is provided pursuant to Titles 5 & 36 of the Indiana Code and Chapter 157 of the Municipal Code of the City of Seymour, Indiana.

Jeremy Gray, Secretary

Board of Zoning Appeals

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LEGAL NOTICE

State of Indiana

County of Scott

In The Superior Court

Cause No.: 72D01-2508-DN-96

In Re The Marriage Of

Wyatt Colt Boldery

Petitioner,

and

Carly Leisa Hobbes

Respondent.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: Carly Leisa Hobbes

Whereabouts Unknown

To the above person named as the Respondent and any other person who may be concerned.

You are hereby notified that there has been filed in the Scott Superior Court a Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage by the person named as Petitioner. This notice by publication is specifically directed to the following named individual, Carly Leisa Hobbes, whose whereabouts are unknown.

If you have a claim for relief against this petitioner arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.

You are further notified that you have thirty (30) days from the date of the publication of this notice in which to respond to the Petition originally filed on August 18, 2025 in the Scott Superior Court, Scott County, Indiana, and, in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief requested in the Petition for Dissolution.

In the event you fail to appear for said hearing, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief requested in the Petition.

Dated: November 12, 2025

Michelle Shelton

Clerk, Scott Superior Court

Wyatt Colt Boldery

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Scott County School District 2 Board of Education is seeking an attorney to serve in the capacity of School Board Attorney effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. 

The attorney should be well versed in educational law, with reference to federal and state statutory and case law governing public education.  The attorney should be able to provide a broad range of legal services required by the Board and the Superintendent of the school district.

The local School Board Attorney will have additional resources and support from Lewis & Kappes in Indianapolis.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a letter with your resume and billing rate by December 31st to:

Dr. Kyle Neukam, Superintendent

Scott County School District 2

375 East McClain Avenue

Scottsburg, IN 47170

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2026 SCOTT COUNTY SALARY ORDINANCE 2025-001 (A)

Grant Position Annual Disbursements

Exempt Positions (No Comp/ No Overtime) ** Denotes Political Appointment

2026 Base

Salary Ordinance 2025 Hourly Annual Annual Base 

Position Rate Or Biweekly Hours Salary 

ADVISORY PLAN & BUILDING COMMISSION

Director $20.00 $25.59 1820 $46,582.00

Building Commissioner/Inspector $22.75 $22.75 1820 $41,405.00

Part Time $18.39 $18.39

ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

Chief Deputy** $22.02 $22.02 1820 $40,076.40

2nd Deputy (Reassessment) $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

Level II Certification Annually $1,000.00

Level III Certification Annually $2,500.00

AUDITOR’S OFFICE

Drainage Board Secretary Annually $1,200.00

Chief Deputy** $30.58 $30.58 1820 $55,655.60

Tax Specialist/Settlement Director $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

Compensation/Benefits Deputy $21.28 $21.28 1820 $38,729.60

Bookkeeper $21.28 $21.28 1820 $38,729.60

Cartographer $20.10 $20.10 1820 $36,582.00

PT Deputy $11.87 $18.00

CEMETERY MAINTENANCE (Seasonal)

Cemetery Supervisor Annually $1,120.00

Cemetery Mowers (2) $11.87 $11.87

CIRCUIT COURT

Senior Court Reporter $22.56 $22.56 1820 $41,059.20

Assistant Court Reporter #1 $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

Assistant Court Reporter #2 $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

Assistant Court Reporter #3 $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

IV-D Referee Part Time $89.04 $89.04 Per Day $23,150.40

Courthouse Security #1 $23.84 $23.84 2080 $49,587.20

Courthouse Security #2 $28.08 $28.08 2080 $58,406.40

Courthouse Scurity #3 – Part Time $21.16 $21,16

CLERK’S OFFICE

Chief Deputy** $22.20 $22.20 1820 $40,404.00

2nd Deputy #1 $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

2nd Deputy #2 $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

2nd Deputy #3 $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

2nd Deputy #4 $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

Bookkeeper #1 $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

Bookkeeper #2 $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

Part Time Deputy Clerk $11.87 $15.00 1173 $17,605.00

Election Board Member Sec./Clerk (IC3-6-5-9) Annually $4,200.00

Election Board Member Democrat (IC3-6-5-9) Annually $4,200.00

Election Board Member Republican (IC3-6-5-9) Annually $4,200.00

Poll Clerks $225.00 Per Day

Judges $250.00

Inspectors $300.00

Mechanic $1,500.00

In Office Election Day Workers $200.00

Absentee Voter/Traveling Board $50.00 Per Day

Circuit Court Clerk as Voter Registration Officer – pe diem (IC 3-7-12-22(a)) Annually $3,500.00

Circuit Court Clerk as Voter Registration Officer Stipend $0.00

*Elected Officials can work all Election Day poll worker positions or the mechanic as long as they are not on the ballot or have a family member on the ballot before the IC by the state. 

Election Oveertime Pay up to $3,500 Annually $3,500.00

*Election Pay Overtime is for the Clerk’s Chief Deputy when they have completed their 35 hours and still have election requirments to fulfill through the on- and off- years of elections per the job description. 

CLERK’S OFFICE PERPETUATIO FUND

Clerk $19.30 78 $1,505.40

Chief Deputy $19.30 78 $1,505.40

2nd Deputy 1 $19.30 78 $1,505.40

2nd Deputy 2 $19.30 78 $1,505.40

2nd Deputy 3 $19.30 78 $1,505.40

2nd Deputy 4 $19.30 78 $1,505.40

Bookkeeper 1 $19.30 78 $1,505.40

Bookkeeper 2 $19.30 78 $1,505.40

IC 33-37-5-2: Clerk, Chief Deputy, and full-time staff members may choose to scan for up to

3 hours per pay period.

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 

Director $30.03 $30.03 2080 $62,463.00

Administrative Assistant $21.23 $21.23 1820 $38,639.00

Admin Assistant #2 $21.23 $21.23 1820 $38,639.00

Supervisor Case Manager External Op $22.87 $22.87 2080 $47,568.00

Supervisor Case Manager Internal Op $22.87 $22.87 2080 $47,568.00

Case Manager #1 $20.79 $21.77 2080 $45,280.00

Case Manager #2 $21.77 $21.77 2080 $45,280.00

Field Officer $21.77 $21.77 2080 $45,280.00

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

Computer Technician $41.84 $41.84 1820 $76,148.80

CORONER’S OFFICE

Deputy Coroner** Annually $4,988.00

COUNTY BUILDINGS

Building Superintendent $22.75 $22.75 2080 $47,320.00

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Soil & Water Office Administrator $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/E911

Director $28.76 $28.76 2080 $59,820.80

E911 Administrative Asst/Chief Dispatcher $22.27 $22.27 2080 $46,321.60

EMA Deputy Director Part Time $17.80 $17.80 728 $12,958.40

Dispatcher/Shift Supervisor #1 $21.07 $21.07 2080 $43,825.60

Dispatcher/Shift Supervisor #2 $21.07 $21.07 2080 $43,825.60

Dispatcher #1 $19.79 $19.79 2080 $41,163.20

Dispatcher #2 $19.79 $19.79 2080 $41,163.20

Dispatcher #3 $19.79 $19.79 2080 $41,163.20

Dispatcher #4 $19.79 $19.79 2080 $41,163.20

Dispatcher #5 $19.79 $19.79 2080 $41,163.20

Dispatcher #6 $19.79 $19.79 2080 $41,163.20

Dispatcher #7 $19.79 $19.79 2080 $41,163.20

Dispatcher #8 $19.79 $19.79 2080 $41,163.20

Part Time Replacement Dispatcher $19.79 $19.79

Shift Lead Dispatcher (3) $0.50 $0.50

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 

EMS Director *Includes Training Stipend* $47.60 $49.52 2080 $99,000.00

Deputy Director *Includes Training Stipend* $41.35 $43.27 2080 $85,999.92

Full Time Training Officer (1) $29.27 $31.73 2080 $66,000.00

Instructor (FT/PT) $18.38 $20.00

Paramedic – Captain (FT) $22.75 $23.19

Paramedic – Lieutenant (FT) $22.00 $23.19

Paramedic – Sergeant (FT) $21.25 $22.31

Paramedic (FT) $19.75 $20.75

AEMT – Captain (FT) $20.50 $21.50

AEMT – Lieutenant (FT) $19.75 $20.74

AEMT – Sergeant (FT) $19.25 $20.21

Advanced EMT (FT) $18.50 $19.43

EMT – Captain (FT) $19.00 $19.95

EMT – Lieutenant (FT) $18.25 $19.16

EMT – Sergeant (FT) $17.50 $18.38

EMT (FT) $17.00 $17.85

Paramedic – Lieutenant (PT) $24.00 $24.25

Paramedic – Sergeant (PT) $23.00 $24.15

Paramedic (PT) $22.00 $23.10

AEMT – Lieutenant (PT) $22.00 $23.10

AEMT – Sergeant (PT) $21.00 $22.05

Advanced EMT (PT) $20.00 $21.00

EMT – Lieutenant (PT) $21.00 $22.05

EMT – Sergeant (PT) $19.75 $20.75

EMT (PT) $19.00 $19.95

Community Paramedicine (PT) $25.00 $27.50

Supervisor $1.00 $1.00

On-Call $4.00 $4.00

EXTENSION OFFICE

Office Manager $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Full Time Health Dept Administrator $38.28 $38.28 1820 $69,676.00

Health Officer $12,500.00 2 PAYS $25,000.00

Admin Assistant $20.33 $20.33 1820 $37,003.00

Preparedness/Office Manager $22.81 $22.81 1820 $41,508.00

Registrar $20.33 $20.33 1820 $37,003.00

Public Health Nurse Nursing Supervisor $34.29 $34.29 1820 $62,410.00

Public Health Nurse #2 $32.23 $32.23 1820 $58,658.60

Sanitation Environmentalist $32.23 $32.23 1820 $58,656.00

Sanitation Food Protection $26.88 $26.88 1820 $48,916.00

School Liasion/Health Educator $23.10 $23.10 1820 $42,042.00

Community Paramedicine #1 $27.50 $27.50 1820 $50,050.00

Community Paramedicine #2 $27.50 $27.50 1820 $50,050.00

Summer Help (2) $11.19 $11.19

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Supervisor $29.75 $29.75 2080 $61,880.00

Bookkeeper $21.74 $21.74 2080 $45,219.20

Sub-Super #1 $23.50 $23.50 2080 $48,880.00

Sub-Super #2 $23.50 $23.50 2080 $48,880.00

Sub-Super #3 $23.50 $23.50 2080 $48,880.00

Equipment Operator #1 $21.91 $21.91 2080 $45,572.85

Equipment Operator #2 $21.91 $21.91 2080 $45,572.85

Equipment Operator #3 $21.91 $21.91 2080 $45,572.85

Equipment Operator #4 $21.91 $21.91 2080 $45,572.85

Equipment Operator #5 $21.91 $21.91 2080 $45,572.85

Equipment Operator #6 $21.91 $21.91 2080 $45,572.85

Equipment Operator #7 $21.91 $21.91 2080 $45,572.85

Equipment Operator #8 $21.91 $21.91 2080 $45,572.85

Mechanic/Floater (2) $23.75 $23.75 2080 $49,400.00

Part Time Seasonal Mowing $21.91 $21.91

Part Time Seasonal Mowing (Vacant) $21.91 $21.91

New Hire: FT w/ CDL $21.91 $21.91

New Hire: FT w/o CDL & Limited Experience $18.62 $18.62

MAGISTRATE COURT

Court Reporter $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

PROBATION OFFICE

Chief Probation Officer $49.02 $49.02 1820 $89,220.00

Secretary (Co. Gen.) $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

Secretary $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

Probation Officer #2 $35.34 $35.34 1820 $64,321.00

Probation Officer #3 $46.50 $46.50 1820 $84,628.00

Probation Officer #4 $35.89 $35.89 1820 $65,321.00

Probation Officer #5 $35.34 $35.34 1820 $64,321.00

Probation Officer #6 $35.34 $35.34 1820 $58,473.00

Probation Officer #7 $31.20 $44.90 1820 $81,720.00

PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

Chief Trial Deputy Prosecutor $45.68 $45.68 2080 $95,014.40

Deputy Prosecutor $45.68 $45.68 2080 $95,014.40

Prosecutor Secretary #1 $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

Prosecutor Secretary #2 $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

Prosecutor Secretary #3 $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

Assistant Prosecutor Secretary $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

2nd Deputy Prosecutor IV-D $37.99 $37.99 2080 $79,019.20

IV-D Clerk Administrator $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

Investigator $23.91 $23.91 2080 $49,732.80

Part Time Clerk $11.87 $11.87

PUBLIC DEFENDER 

Chief Public Defender $4,234.92 Per Pay $110,108.00

RECORDER’S OFFICE

Chief Deputy** $21.71 $21.71 1820 $39,512.20

Part-Time (1) (Perpetuation Fund) $11.87 $11.87

Part-Time (1) ( General Fund) $11.87 $11.87

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Chief Deputy $34.41 $34.41 2080 $71,570.20

Jail Commander (Pay Equal to Chief Deputy) $34.41 $34.41 2080 $71,570.20

Matron $28.48 $28.48 2080 $59,238.40

Part Time Deputy $26.44 $26.44

Full Time Deputy Level One (6) $26.44 $26.44

Full Time Deputy Level Two (1) $26.84 $26.84

Full Time Deputy Level  Three (2) $27.24 $27,24

Full Time Deputy Level  Four (1) $27.65 $27.65

Full Time Deputy Level Five (1) $28.06 $28.06

Full Time Deputy Level  Six (1) $34.57 $34.57

**Morgan Grant Match Covers Wages of One Deputy

Narcotics Detective $30.41 $30.41

**School Resource Officers (3) Wages-180 Days Reimbursement From SCSD #2

Part Time Jailer $21.16 $21.16

Full Time Jailer Level One (9) $21.16 $21.16

Full Time Jailer Level Two (2) $21.48 $21.48

Full Time Jailer Level Three (2) $21.80 $21.80

Full Time Jailer Level Four (1) $22.13 $22.13

Full Time Jailer Level Five (2) $22.46 $22.46

Full Time Jailer Level Six (2) $22.80 $22.80

Full Time Jailer Level Seven (1) $23.14 $23.14

Full Time Jailer Level Eight (1) $23.84 $23.84

Full Time Jailer Level Nine (1) $26.45 $26.45

Full Time Jailer Level Ten (1) $28.08 $28.08

Substitute Shift Supervisor Differential $0.50 $0.50

SUPERIOR COURT

Senior Court Reporter $22.56 $22.56 1820 $41,059.20

Assistant Court Reporter #1 $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

Assistant Court Reporter #2 $20.74 $20.74 1820 $37,746.80

TRANSFER STATION

PT Manager $20.00 $21.00

PT Employee $20.00 $20.00

TREASURER’S OFFICE

Chief Deputy** $22.02 $22.02 1820 $40,076.40

2nd Deputy $19.30 $19.30 1820 $35,126.00

Part Time $11.87 $11.87

VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS (2)(21 hrs/wk)

Full Time Officer $22.78 $22.78 1820 $41,459.60

Part Time Officer $22.34 $22.34

Service Driver (PT) $17.00 $17.00

VISITORS/TOURISM

Executive Director $21.18 $21.18 1820 $38,544.66

Part Time Administrative Assistant (28 hrs/wk) $11.87 $11.87 1456 $17,282.72

Longeviity: Paid according to employe handbook policy included in overtime calculations.

Exempt and Non-Exempt alike

County match up to 6% annual bae compensation

James Ward, President

James Richey, Vice President

John Miller, Member

John Collins, Member

Jeremiah Smith, Member

John Lizenby, Member ATTEST:

Justin Cheatham, Member Jennifer Rode-Hamelman, Auditor              

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LEGAL NOTICE

2026 SCOTT COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIAL SALARY ORDINANCE 2026-001 (B)

ELECTED POSITIONS  (26 PAY DATES) #1-JANUARY 13 AND #26-DECEMBER 29

SUPPLEMENTAL TO STATE

2026

ELECTED OFFICIAL POSITION 26 BIWEEKLY ANNUAL BASE 

Assessor $1,954.72 $50,822.72

Auditor $2,578.97 $67,053.22

Board of Commissioners (President) $929.00 $24,154.00

Board of Commissioners (2) $888.62 $23,104.12

Clerk $1,969.87 $51,216.62

Coroner $493.83 $12,839.58

County Council (President) $490.58 $12,755.08

County Council (6) $450.20 $11,705.20

Recorder $1,925.23 $50,055.98

Sheriff (40 HRS) $4,234.92 $110,108.00

Surveyor $248.70 $6,466.20

Treasurer $1,954.72 $50,822.72

Judges’ Supplements (2) $5,000.00

Prosecutor Supplemental Salary $5,000.00

Prosecutor Chief Deputy Supplemental Salary $5,000.00

James Ward, President

James Richey, Vice President

John Miller, Member

John Collins, Member

Jeremiah Smith, Member

John Lizenby, Member ATTEST:

Justin Cheatham, Member Jennifer Rode-Hamelman, Auditor              

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LEGAL NOTICE

SALE #25-050188

TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of SUPERIOR Court of Jackson County, Indiana, in Cause No. 36D01-2503-MF-000023, wherein Planet Home Lending, LLC was Plaintiff, and Jenna Plumer, et al., were the Defendants, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree, with interest and costs, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder on the 6th day of January, 2026, at the hour of 11:30 a.m. of said day at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Jackson County, Indiana: 

LOT NUMBER ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT (138) IN STEIGELMEYER’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SEYMOUR, JACKSON COUNTY, INDIANA

State Parcel No. 36-66-18-314-099.000-009

More Commonly known as: 301 Kessler Boulevard, Seymour, IN 47274

Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

All sales are subject to any first and prior liens, taxes and assessments legally levied and assessed thereon.  Neither the Sheriff nor the Plaintiff in this case warrants either expressly or implied any title, location or legal description of any real estate sold at the sale.  Any prospective bidder should obtain their own title evidence before making any bid on any properties subject to this sale.

DATE:  October 3, 2025

/s/ C. Wesley Pagles

C. Wesley Pagles (37185-49)

LOGS Legal Group LLP

4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 320

Norwood, OH 45212

(513) 396-8100 Fax: (847) 627-8805

cwpagles@logs.com

Rick Meyer

Jackson County Sheriff

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein

11/19, 11/26, 12/3    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SALEM, INDIANA

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS CITY EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY

The following property has been declared surplus to the needs of the City of Salem and will be offered for sale by sealed bid. The following property will be sold: 

Property List/Description: 

2005 Chevrolet Equinox

2007 Ford Ranger

2007 Ford Ranger

2008 Chevrolet Silverado

2008 Ford F150

2006 Ford F250 Van

2004 Ford Econoline Van

1993 Ford F250

1998 Int’l Single Axle Dump Truck

2003 Ford F150

2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Belt Press

Single Axle Ditch Witch Trailer

Tandem Axle 16’ Trailer 3500#

3 Mobile Home Axels

Shaw Box with Electric Lift, 

Electric Hoist for Cylinders

All items are being offered individually and sold AS-IS with no warranties and with no guarantees of fitness of use or purpose for these items. All items are located at various City locations and may be inspected there during regular business hours. Please call for site location, 812-883-4264.

Offers will be accepted by bids submitted in writing addressed to the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office located in City Hall in Salem, Indiana during regular business hours. Bids may also be dropped off at the Salem City Water Department Drive-through window during regular business hours. 

Bids will be received beginning on the date of first publication of this notice and the sale shall continue from day to day thereafter until the 5th day of December 2025 at 12:00 noon. 

This property may not be sold to a person who is ineligible pursuant to I.C. 36-1-11-16 and an offer to purchase this property submitted by a trust (as defined in I.C. 30-4-1-1(a)) must identify each beneficiary of the trust and settler empowered to revoke or modify the trust.

11/19, 11/26, 12/3    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

State of Indiana

County of Washington

In the Washington Circuit Court

Cause No.: 88C01-2510-JC-140

IN THE MATTER OF:

EB – DOB 2/21/25

A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES

AND

HEATHER DAWN BRUCE

(BIOLOGICAL MOTHER)

ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS

SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING

TO: Any Unknown Alleged Father

Whereabouts unknown

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are 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 Washington Circuit Court, 801 S. Jackson St., Salem, IN 47167 – 812-883-5302 for a(n) Initial Hearing on 1/13/2026 at 1:00 PM.

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.

Dated: Nov. 7, 2025

Stephanie K. Rockey

Clerk

Washington County Circuit Court

James Van Cleave, 23176-41

Attorney,

Indiana Department of Child Services

711 Anson St.

Salem IN 47167

Fax: 317-232-1683

Office: 812-883-4305

11/19, 11/26, 12/3    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

CAUSE NO:  36C01-2511-EU-083

In the Circuit Court of Jackson County

Notice is given that Colton L. Fleetwood was, on the 13th day of November, 2025, appointed Personal Representative of the Unsupervised Estate of Elmer Jones, deceased, who died on the 11th day of September, 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 Brownstown, Indiana this 13th day of November, 2025

Hope S. Cissna 

Clerk,

Of the Circuit Court

For Jackson County, Indiana

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Colton L. Fleetwood Esq.

#37628-36

The Law Office of Fleetwood Markel LLC

104 South Main Street

PO Box 121

Brownstown, IN 47220

(812) 358-3200

colton@fleetwoodmarkel.com

11/26, 12/3    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

State Of Indiana

County Of Scott

In The Scott Circuit Court

Case No:  72C01-2511-EU-48

In Re:  The Estate Of

Linda J. Thomas

Deceased

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is given that Ethan Thomas was on November 14, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Linda J. Thomas, deceased, who died on September 6, 2025. The Personal Representative is authorized to administer the 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: November 14, 2025

Michelle Shelton 

Clerk,

Scott Circuit Court

Tinisha L. Bowles-Densford

#32520-72

Houston, Thompson & Lewis, PC

59 East Wardell St.

Scottsburg, IN 47170

812-752-5920

Fax: (812) 752-6989

email: tdensford@htllawyers.com

Attorney for the Estate of Linda J. Thomas

11/26, 12/3    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NO:  36C01-2511-EU-081

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Indiana

Pursuant to I.C. 29-1-7-7, notice is given that Scott A. Thomas and Brenda G. Thomas, were on the 12th day of November, 2025 appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Michael J. Thomas, deceased, who died on the 2nd day of November, 2025, and authorized to administer this 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 12th day of November, 2025.

Hope S. Cissna 

Clerk,

Jackson Circuit Court

Greg S. Morin #30045-49

Montgomery, Elsner & Pardieck, LLP

308 West Second St.

PO Box 647

Seymour, IN 47274

(812) 522-4109

11/26, 12/3   hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE

AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of the Superior Court of Scott County, Indiana, in cause No. 72D01-2506-MF-000032, wherein Planet Home Lending, LLC was Plaintiff, and Jessica R. Campbell and Daniel R. Campbell were the Defendants, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in the said Decree with interest and costs, I will

expose at public sale to the highest bidder, on the 6th day of January, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time of said day, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Scott County, Indiana:

LOT NO. 126 OF MOONGLO ESTATE, SECTION 2, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT #2021003827 (AKA PLAT CABINET 5, SLIDE 598C) IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA.

More Commonly known as:

1264 N. Solar Street,

Scottsburg, Indiana 47170

Property ID Number: 72-04-12-430-001.126-008

Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

s/ Andrew L. Kraemer

Andrew L. Kraemer, Plaintiff Attorney

Attorney No. 14872-71

Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC

 500 West Lincoln Highway, Suite J

Merrillville, IN 46410

312-541-9710

Jerry D. Goodin

Sheriff of Scott County, Indiana

Vienna Township

Township of Property Location

1264 N. Solar Street

Scottsburg, Indiana 47170

Street Address

Date

#

Sheriff’s File Number

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.

11/26, 12/3, 12/10    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of the Superior Court of Scott County, Indiana, in Cause No. 72D01-2502-MF-000008, wherein Wilmington Trust National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-CL1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-CL1 was Plaintiff, and The Unknown heirs devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Luther Akemon, and their unknown creditors; and, the unknown executor, administrator, or personal representative of the estate of Luther Akemon, The Unknown heirs devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Evelyn Akemon, and their unknown creditors; and, the unknown executor, administrator, or personal representative of the estate of Evelyn Akemon, Beneficial Indiana Inc. D/B/A Beneficial Mortgage Co., a corporation, Midland Funding LLC as Successor in Interest to Barclays Bank Delaware as Issuer of Juniper Credit Card, EAB Mortgage Co., Inc., Unknown Occupants and Daniel Lee Akemon, as possible heir to the estate of Luther Akemon and Evelyn Akemon were Defendants, requiring 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 6th day of January, 2026, at the hour of 2:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Scott County, Indiana.

Lot Number 80 in Lakeview Subdivision as shown in Cabinet #1 Slide #12 (formerly Plat Book 1, page 32) of Scott County, Indiana Records.

More commonly known as:

1080 Lakeview Drive

Scottsburg, IN 47170

Parcel No. 72-05-19-120-009.000-008

Together with rents, issues, income, and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

“Subject to all liens, encumbrances and easements of record not otherwise extinguished in the proceedings known as Cause 72D01-2502-MF-000008 in the Superior Court of the County of Scott, Indiana.”

Attorney for Plaintiff:

Nicholas M. Smith

ATTORNEY NO. 31800-15

MDK Legal

P.O. Box 165028

Columbus OH  43216-5028

Jerry Goodin

Sheriff of Scott County

VIENNA  Township

1080 Lakeview Drive

Street Address

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.

11/26, 12/03, 12/10    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Scott Superior Court of Scott County, Indiana, in Cause No. 72D01-2502-MF-000011, wherein Freedom Mortgage Corporation was Plaintiff, and Patricia M. Spelts 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 6th day of January, 2026, at the hour of 2:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Scott County, Indiana.

Lot No. 4 in Spindlewickle Subdivision to the City of Scottsburg, Scott County, Indiana, as recorded in Plat Book No. 1, Slide 62, in the Office of the Recorder of Scott County, Indiana.

More commonly known as 1634 W Monique Dr, Scottsburg, IN 47170-6810

Parcel No. 72-04-24-110-032.000.008

Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

/s/ BRYAN K. REDMOND

BRYAN K. REDMOND, Plaintiff Attorney

Attorney # 22108-29 

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C.

8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400

Indianapolis, IN 46250

Jerry Goodin, Sheriff  

Vienna Township 

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.

SERVICE DIRECTED TO:

Patricia M. Spelts

1634 W Monique Dr

Scottsburg, IN 47170-6810

Service Type: Serve By Sheriff

NOTICE

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR.

11/26, 12/3, 12/10      hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Scott Superior Court of Scott County, Indiana, in Cause No. 72D01-2506-MF-000033, wherein PennyMac Loan Services, LLC was Plaintiff, and Mildred Ellen Butler, Capital One, N.A. s/b/m Discover Bank c/o Discover Products Inc., Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, Pro4mance Fire & Water Restoration and United States of America, acting through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development were Defendants, 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 6th day of January, 2026, at the hour of 2:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Scott County, Indiana.

LOT NINETEEN (19) IN RICHIE SUBDIVISION, JENNINGS TOWNSHIP, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 177, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA.

More commonly known as

2638 N Jeffrey St.

Scottsburg, IN 47170-8264

Parcel No. 72-05-04-230-049.000-002

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 

Jerry Goodin, Sheriff

Jennings Township

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.

SERVICE DIRECTED TO:

Mildred Ellen Butler

2638 N Jeffrey St

Scottsburg, IN 47170-8264

Service Type: Serve By Sheriff

NOTICE

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR.

11/26, 12/3. 12/10    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of the Superior Court of Scott County, Indiana, in Cause No. 72D01-2309-MF-000034, wherein ALLIED FIRST BANK, SB DBA SERVBANK was Plaintiff, and Alyssa Brooke Copeland, AKA Alyssa Copeland, Ruth A. Trader, AKA Ruth Trader, Mark E. Trader, AKA Mark Trader, Ryan Barger, State of Indiana, Department of Revenue and Santiago Bautista were Defendants, requiring 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 6th day of January, 2026, at the hour of 2:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Scott County, Indiana.

Part of the Southwest Fourth of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 4 North, Range 7 East, commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 34, and running East with the South line of said Section 34 a distance of 592.5 feet to a steel pipe; thence North 222 feet to a steel pipe; thence West 592.5 feet to a railroad spike in the County Highway; thence South 222 feet to the place of beginning, containing 3 acres, more or less.

More commonly known as:

3020 North Terry Road

Austin, IN 47102

Parcel No. 72-02-34-300-088.000-004

Together with rents, issues, income, and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

“Subject to all liens, encumbrances and easements of record not otherwise extinguished in the proceedings known as Cause 72D01-2309-MF-000034 in the Superior Court of the County of Scott, Indiana.”

Attorney for Plaintiff:

Nicholas M. Smith

ATTORNEY NO. 31800-15

MDK Legal

P.O. Box 165028

Columbus OH  43216-5028

Jerry Goodin

Sheriff of Scott County

JOHNSON Township

3020 North Terry Road

Street Address

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.

11/26, 12/3, 12/10    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Scott Superior Court of Scott County, Indiana, in Cause No. 72D01-2508-MF-000038, wherein Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC was Plaintiff, and Sarah Elizabeth Farr a/k/a Sarah E. Farr, United States of America, acting through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and State of Indiana were Defendants, 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 6th day of Januyary, 2026, at the hour of 2:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeusauction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Scott County, Indiana.

LOT NUMBERED EIGHT (8) IN HARROD ADDITION NO. 2 TO THE TOWN OF AUSTIN, SCOTT COUNTY, STATE OF INDIANA.SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD THAT MAY APPLY TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE.

More commonly known as 348 Rural St, Austin, IN 47102-1936

Parcel No. 72-03-25-340-007.000-003

Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

/s/ BARRY T BARNES

BARRY T. BARNES, Plaintiff Attorney

Attorney # 19657-49 

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C.

8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400

Indianapolis, IN 46250

(317) 237-2727 

Jerry Goodin, Sheriff  

Jennings Township 

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein.

SERVICE DIRECTED TO:

Sarah Elizabeth Farr a/k/a Sarah E. Farr

348 Rural St

Austin, IN 47102-1936

Service Type: Serve By Sheriff

NOTICE

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR.

11/26, 12/3, 12/10    hspaxlp