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LEGAL NOTICE

VOUCHER TO BE PRESENTED TO SCOTT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Court Claim to be approved 3/4/2026

Culligan of Seymour, $40.97; Jason Mount, $48.80.

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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, March 16, 2026 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-1-26

Hearing Date and Time: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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

Request: Use Variance

Applicant: Branden and Susan Carr

Owner: Branden and Susan Carr

Property Address(es): 489 North Meridian Street

Parcel Number(s): 72-05-20-220-040.001-008

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

Description Of Requests: Applicant requests to place a 1,500 square feet pre-fabricated storage garage on a parcel zoned R-1 Low-Density Residential without a primary structure on the parcel.

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

Legal Notice of Public Hearing:

Scott Co. Advisory Plan Commission

SCOTT CO. ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING

10 E. McClain Ave.

County Hall/Annex

(f/k/a Scottsburg City Hall)

Scottsburg, IN  47170

Date:  March 11, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. 

Case Number:  26-RZ-01

Owner: ABC Land LLC

Applicant: KGF Building LLC

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

Description of Property Affected: 72-06-34-320-021.000-005;72-06-34-320-022.000-005; 72-06-34-320-023.000-005; 72-06-34-320-024.000-005; 72-06-34-320-025.000-005; 72-06-34-320-026.000-005 and 72-06-34-320-027.000-005

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 Area Plan Office

1 East McClain Ave., Suite G-40

Scottsburg, IN  47170

Until two days before the hearing date listed above.

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR FIRST PUBLIC HEARING

On or about June 7, 2026, the City of Scottsburg intends to apply to the Indiana Office of Community Rural Affairs for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Storm Water program. This program is funded by Title I of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used for a community development project that will include the following activities: storm water improvements. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $750,000. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low- and moderate-income persons is $382,500. The Applicant also proposes to expend an estimated $151,405 in non-CDBG funds on the project. These non-CDBG funds will be derived from $151,405 in Rainy Day funds.

The City of Scottsburg will hold a public hearing on March 9, 2026, at 5:30 pm, in City Hall, 821 S Lake Rd S, Scottsburg, IN 47170 to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federally funded CDBG project. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Kleinpeter Consulting Group, LLC at P.O. Box 37, Whiteland, IN 46184 or 812-525-7080 not later than March 5, 2026. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.

Information related to this project will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of March 5, 2026, at the City Hall located at 821 S Lake Rd S, Scottsburg, IN 47170.  Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Kleinpeter Consulting Group, LLC at P.O. Box 37, Whiteland, IN 46184 no later than March 7, 2026, in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement and provide assistance to those displaced has been prepared by the city and is also available to the public. This project will not result in the displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact Mike Kleinpeter at 812-525-7080 during normal business hours Monday through Friday 9am – 4pm or write to Kleinpeter Consulting Group, LLC, P.O. Box 37, Whiteland, IN 46184.

2/25

LEGAL NOTICE

State Of Indiana

County Of Scott

In The Scott Circuit Court

Case No:  72C01-2603-EU-07

In Re:  The Estate Of James McFarland

Deceased

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is given that Alice Stackhouse, on February 9, 2026, was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of James McFarland, deceased, who died on December 31, 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: February 9, 2026

Michelle Shelton 

Clerk,

Scott Circuit Court

Attorney for Estate:

John F. Dietrich

Attorney at Law

63 West Wardell Street

Scottsburg, IN 47170

(812) 752-2344

Attorney I.D. #14224-53

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE SCOTT CIRCUIT COURT

STATE OF INDIANA

In the Matter of the Guardianship of DAVID ALEXANDER BROWN

CAUSE NO. 72C01-2601-GU-001

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

The State of Indiana to the persons named as Respondents and any other person(s) who may be concerned:

Pursuant to the Praecipe for Summons by Publication filed by the Petitioners, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Scott Circuit Court by the persons named as Petitioners. The nature of the suit is a civil action wherein the Petitioners, Ronald L. Baird, Jr. and Jamie R. Baird, are seeking guardianship over

David Alexander Brown.

This Summons by Publication is specifically directed to the Respondent, Dorothy Lee Baird, mother, and Michael Paul Brown, father, whose whereabouts are unknown. You must answer or otherwise respond to the Petition in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days from the date that the last Notice of this action is published, and in the event you fail to do so, Judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded by the Petitioners in the Complaint.

If you have a Claim for Relief against the Petitioners arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the Petitioners claim, you must assert it in your written answer.

The name and address of the attorney representing the Petitioners is John F. Dietrich, 63 West Warden Street, Scottsburg, IN 47170.

Dated this January 27, 2026

Michelle Shelton

Clerk,

Scott Circuit Court

John F. Dietrich

Attorney at Law

63 West Warden Street

Scottsburg, IN 47170

(812) 752 – 2344

Attorney I.D. No. 14224-53

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE SCOTT CIRCUIT COURT

STATE OF INDIANA

In the Matter of the Guardianship of DONOVAN ISAIAH SNELLING

CAUSE NO.72C01-2601-GU-02

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

The State of Indiana to the persons named as Respondents and any other person(s) who may be concerned:

Pursuant to the Praecipe for Summons by Publication filed by the Petitioners, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Scott Circuit Court by the persons named as Petitioners. The nature of the suit is a civil action wherein the Petitioners, Ronald L. Baird, Jr. and Jamie R. Baird, are seeking guardianship over Donovan Isaiah Snelling.

This Summons by Publication is specifically directed to the Respondent, Dorothy Lee Baird, mother, and Thomas J. Snelling, father, whose whereabouts are unknown. You must answer or otherwise respond to the Petition in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days from the date that the last Notice of this action is published, and in the event you fail to do so, Judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded by the Petitioners in the Complaint.

If you have a Claim for Relief against the Petitioners arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the Petitioners claim, you must assert it in your written answer.

The name and address of the attorney representing the Petitioners is John F. Dietrich, 63 West Wardell Street, Scottsburg, IN 47170.

Dated this January 27, 2026

Michelle Shelton

Clerk,

Scott Circuit Count

John F. Dietrich

Attorney at Law

63 West Wardell Street

Scottsburg, IN 47170

(812) 752 – 2344

Attorney I.D. No. 14224-53

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

CASE NO:  36C01-2601-EU-002

In the Circuit Court of Jackson County

Notice is given that Lewis W. Findley was, on the 12th day of January, 2026, appointed Personal Representative of the Unsupervised Estate of Thomas J. Findley, deceased, who died on the 15th day of November, 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 12th day of January, 2026

Hope S. Cissna 

Clerk,

Of the Circuit Court

For Jackson County, Indiana

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Ronald K. Lambring #8659-36

Markel Lambring Law Firm LLC

136 South Main Street

PO Box 121

Brownstown, IN 47220

(812) 358-3771

2/25, 3/4

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION

The voters of Scott County are notified in accordance with Indiana Code 3-8-2-19 that a primary election will be held within the county on May 5th , 2026. with the polls open from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., prevailing local time. I certify that based on the declarations of candidacy filed in the office of the county election board (or the Lake, Porter, or Tippecanoe County Boards of Elections and Registration) and the public questions certified to me by the State of Indiana or this county’s election board, the following individuals and public questions will be placed on the primary election ballot:

DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY CANDIDATES

Candidate name Office sought

James H. (Jim) Graham United States Representative, Ninth District

Brad A. Meyer United States Representative, Ninth District

Tim Peck United States Representative, Ninth District

Keil L. Roark United States Representative, Ninth District

Byron E. Holland State Senator, District 43

Ryan Price State Representative, District 066

Chris Bowen State Representative, District 069

Joe Guarneri Scott County Sheriff

Jennifer Lucas Binkley Scott County Assessor

Raleigh Campbell, Jr. Scott County Council, District 1

David G. Barrett Scott County Council, District 2

James D Coomer Scott County Council, District 4

Steve Sadler Jennings Township Trustee, Scott County

Robbie L Combs Johnson Township Trustee, Scott County

Billy M Comer Finley Township Board Member, Scott County

Jean M Robbins Finley Township Board Member, Scott County

Mahala (Haley) Baker Jennings Township Board Member, Scott

County

Iva Gasaway Jennings Township Board Member, Scott

County

Virgil Johnson Jennings Township Board Member, Scott

County

Glenda Buckner Johnson Township Board Member, Scott

County

Lonnie J Combs Johnson Township Board Member, Scott

County

Peggy S Toppe Johnson Township Board Member, Scott

County

Mark Hays Vienna Township Board Member, Scott County

REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY CANDIDATES

Candidate Name Office Sought

Erin Houchin United States Representative, Ninth District

Randall D. Maxwell State Senator, District 43

Joe Volk State Senator, District 43

Zach Payne State Representative, District 066

Jim Lucas State Representative, District 069

Chris A. Owens Prosecuting Attorney of Scott County, 6th Judicial Circuit

Jennifer Rode-Hamelman Scott County Auditor

Kristi Richie Johnson Scott County Auditor

Shawn S Mayer Scott County Sheriff

Scott Zellers Scott County Sheriff

Greg A Prince Scott County Commissioner, District 3

Scott McCoskey Scott County Council, District 1

John M Miller, Jr. Scott County Council, District 2

John M Collins Scott County Council, District 3

James (Brad) Stotts Scott County Council, District 3

James JR Ward Scott County Council, District 4

Rachel N. Hardin Finley Township Trustee

Danny Basham Lexingon Township Trustee

Jack Cochran Lexingon Township Trustee

Debby Hubbard Lexington Township Trustee

Randy Richey Vienna Township Trustee

Tiffany Dawn Arnold Finley Township Board Member

Yvonne Dowd Jennings Township Board Member

Ronnie Howard Jennings Township Board Member

Tammy Lowe Caudell Lexingon Township Board Member

Mike Higgins Lexington Township Board Member

Patty Clancy Vienna Township Board Member

ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATIONS, DAY, AND TIMES

Austin High School

Girls Gym on May 6th from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Scottsburg High School

Gym on May 6th from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

PUBLIC TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT

April 1st, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Scott County Courthouse.

Dated this 12th day of February, 2026

Michelle Shelton

Circuit Court Clerk

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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. 36D01-2509-MF-000062, wherein PennyMac Loan Services, LLC was Plaintiff, and The Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Diana K. Beed, Deceased and The Unknown Occupant 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 7th day of April, 2026, 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 Twenty (20) in Polley Subdivision, Section 1, an addition to the City of Seymour, as per plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Jackson County, Indiana.

More commonly known as

718 Polley Dr.

Seymour, IN 47274-2571

Parcel No. 36-66-20-103-058.000-009

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

Rick Meyer, Sheriff

Jackson Township

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

NOTICE

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

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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. 36D01-2508-MF-000056, wherein Jackson County Bank was Plaintiff, and Ralph L. Robinson and Kaitlyn Robinson 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 7th day of April, 2026, 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 Sixteen B (16B) of the Replat of Lots Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16) in Block “C” of Blish’s 4th Addition to the City of Seymour, as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Record 7, page 1334, in the office of the Recorder of Jackson County, Indiana.

More commonly known as

801 Blish St,

Seymour, IN 47274-1315

Parcel No. 36-66-17-201-067.001-009

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

Rick Meyer, Sheriff

Jackson Township

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

NOTICE

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

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