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Fumes From Generator Suspected In Death, Injuries

May 12, 2021 | Local News

Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected in an incident last week that claim the life of a southern Scott County woman and sickened others in the residence.In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 5, deputies from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office responded to...

Jackson County Author Publishes Book Of Short Stories

May 12, 2021 | Local News

Stories in a new book of fiction by Joseph F. Persinger could hardly be more varied.One tells of a woman trapped in an abusive marriage in a remote cabin on the Indiana frontier. Another centers on a “miracle” that occurs during a Christmas pageant at an elementary...

More Paving In Store This Summer

May 5, 2021 | Local News

Crothersville, Austin, Scottsburg. Seymour and Jackson County were among the 218 communities awarded grants last Thursday for local road projects through the Community Crossings Next Level Roads program.Statewide a total of $100.2 million was awarded.Communities in...

Tickets On Sale For Austin Firemen’s Wrestling Event May 15

May 5, 2021 | Local News

A night of wrestling action is scheduled at the Jennings Township Volunteer Fire Department, 190 West Main Street (State Road 256), Austin, on Saturday, May 15.All tickets are $5, and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be available at this family friendly...

Local Communities Awarded COVID-19 Response Funding

May 5, 2021 | Local News

Scottsburg and Scott County were among the 80 additional communities recently awarded funds to help address the continuing impact of COVID-19.Those 80 communities will receive more than $18.6 million in federal grant funding to support mental health services, child...