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Two Candidates Withdraw In Scott County Election

Candidates had until last Monday, Feb. 10, to withdraw from the May 5 primary and two Democrats took their hat out of the ring. Patricia Williams of Scottsburg withdrew from the Scott County Clerk’s race. Than means there will be no prmary battle for the Democrat...

City of Austin Awarded $550,000 Wastewater Grant

The City of Austin received a $550,000 state grant last Thursday to help fund improvements to the city’s wastewater system. Left to right are Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Trena Carter with grant administrator ARa, Austin Clerk-Treasurer Chris Fugate, Mayor Roger Hawkins,...

Six Jailed On Drug Charges, Police Seek 7th

Six people were incarcerated on a variety of drug charges last week and Scott County Sheriff Jerry Goodin reported that deputies have a warrant for a seventh suspect for dealing methamphetamine and other drug violations. On Friday, Jan. 31, Deputy Skylar Thompson made...

Party Primary Battles Emerge For May 5 Election

Deadline To File Is Noon Friday With only days before the noon deadline this Friday, Feb. 7, to file for elective office, competitive races have emerged in Jackson and Scott Counties for the May 5 primary election. Jackson County So far, the big news in Jackson County...