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Indiana Farm Land Values Reach New Heights

Indiana farmland values have hit an all-time high after jumping an average of 24 percent from 2010 _ a rate of increase not seen since 1977. According to the 2011 Purdue Farmland Value Survey, statewide increases ranged from 22.8 percent to 25.3 percent because of...

Austin Man Shot in Leg Sunday Morning

Police are investigating an apparent home invasion and shooting in Austin that occurred shortly before 7 a.m. on Sunday. Officers with the Austin Police Department responded to 970 North First Street in Austin to a man that had been shot. When officers arrived they...

Ice Cream Social At Hamacher Hall Saturday

The Crothersville Town Players will host an Ice Cream Social this Saturday, August 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Hamacher Hall. Admission is free, as are refreshments of ice cream, homemade cookies, iced tea and lemonade. Live Entertainment will be provided. “This free...

Council Action Lowers Sewer Rate Increase To 11%

An anticipated sewer treatment fee increase as a result of the pending wastewater treatment improvement project won’t be 23% as first projected. As a result of July decisions by the Crothersville Town Council, that rate should be only 11% the first year,...

Community Foundation Board Announces New Matching Program

The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation has approved a new matching program for Jackson County. Gifts to create new endowments and gifts to current permanent endowments will now receive a 50% match. “This is a great opportunity for those who have...