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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Public Hearing Upon Petition for Special Exception under the Master Plan Zoning ordinance of Jackson County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of Jackson County, IN on the 11th day of November, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. EST, at the Jackson County Planning & Zoning Office located at 111 S. Main St., Brownstown, IN will conduct a public hearing upon petition for a Special Exception under the Master Plan Zoning Ordinance of Jackson County, Indiana.

Interested persons may appear in person or by counsel to present their views upon the proposed Special Exception. Written suggestions or objections to this Special Exception may be filed with the Secretary of the County Plan Commission at, or before the hearing and will be considered by the County Board of Zoning Appeals.

The hearing may be continued from time to time as the Commission may deem necessary. A copy of the petition of the Special Exception is on file in the office of the BZA at 111 S. Main St., Brownstown, IN for public examination. The Jackson County Planning & Zoning office can be contacted at 812-358-6109 or by email at danderson@jacksoncounty.in.gov.

The Nature of the Requested Special Exception is:

Applicant is petitioning for a special exception to operate a manufacturing, fabrication, or assembling of products type business.

Section 6-2 Uses I Industrial-Manufacturing, Fabrication or Assembling of Products (S)

Made by Goliath Tech Corp. in Vernon Township and more fully described as Sec. 26, T 5 N., R 6 E.

By order the Board of Zoning Appeals of Jackson County, IN

Attest:

Daulton Anderson

Board Secretary & Building Commissioner

Sherry Bridges

Board Chairman

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, INDIANA

Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Salem, Indiana (the “Council”), which serves as the legislative and fiscal body of the City of Salem, Indiana (the “City”), will conduct a public hearing on November 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (local time) in the City of Salem Government Building at 201 E. Market Street, Salem, Indiana 47167 to receive and hear from all persons regarding the recommendation to award a public-private agreement (“BOT Agreement”) to Temple and Temple Excavating and Paving or an affiliate thereof (“Offeror”) in connection with the design and construction of infrastructure, including engineering, permitting, site prep, utility infrastructure, and roadway construction, to support a mixed housing development within the City (the “Project”), in which the Offeror will subsequently transfer the Project to the City. 

Following the public hearing, the Council will consider any input received and whether to award the BOT Agreement to the Offeror and take such other actions as shall be necessary or desired. The proposals received for the Project and an explanation of the basis upon which the recommendation is being made are each available for public inspection and copying at the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer of the City, located at 201 E. Market Street, Suite 101, Salem, Indiana 47167 during regular business hours. For special accommodations needed by individuals planning to attend the public meeting, please call or notify the City at (812) 883-4265 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto. 

This public hearing is being held pursuant to I.C. 5-23-5-9 and I.C. 5-3-1. The public is invited to attend and comment on any of the matters herein. 

10/29    hspaxlp

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, November 17, 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-1-25

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

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

Request: Use Variance

Applicant: Mariah Campbell

Owner: Kathy Couch

Property Address(es): 102 North Second

Parcel Number(s): 72-05-20-240-071.000-008

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

10/29    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION ORDINANCE

Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Scottsburg shall hold a public hearing on a proposed voluntary annexation of property on November 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM p.m. at City Hall, 821 S. Lake Rd., Scottsburg Indiana. The property that is the subject of the proposed annexation consists of certain property located at 1402 W. State Road 56, Scottsburg, IN 47170.

The petitioner(s) is Land Sites Properties LLC. The annexation will include any road right of way of the property being annexed.  A copy of the Petition for Voluntary Annexation filed with the City of Scottsburg and a copy of the proposed Annexation Ordinance may be examined at the office of Clerk-Treasurer, City Hall, 821 S. Lake Rd., Scottsburg Indiana during regular business hours.  At the public hearing on the proposed annexation, interested parties may appear and testify as to the proposed annexation.

Dated October 24, 2025.

/s/ Janetta Hardy 

Clerk-Treasurer

City of Scottsburg

10/29    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

Legal Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Scott County Advisory Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at the Scott County Courthouse, 1 E McClain Ave., Room 128, Scottsburg, IN on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00 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 Action Requested” below.

Case Number: V-01-2025

Applicants: Patrick & Christina Ownbey

Owners: Patrick & Christina Ownbey

Description of Action Requested: To place a small home on their property for her aging & ill parents.

Description of Property Affected: 4992 E. Quick Creek Road, Deputy, IN 47230. Parcel #72-02-13-100-001.000-004

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

10/29    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of the Scott County School District 2, Scott County, Indiana that the proper legal officers will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at their regular meeting place in the Administration Building Board Room of Scott County School District 2, 375 E. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg, IN 47170, at 6:00 o’clock p.m. on the 5th day of November, 2025. 

Fund Name: 0300 Operations Fund Amount 

Major Budget Classification: 

26200 611 Custodial Supplies $800,000.00 

26400 450 Maintenance Materials $700.000.00 

TOTAL for Operations Fund: $1,500,000.00 

Fund Name: 0101 Education Fund Amount 

Major Budget Classification: 

11000 611 Instructional Supplies $600,000.00 

58000 450 Other Services and Charges $900.000.00 

TOTAL for Education Fund: $1,500,000.00 

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 October 21, 2025

Dr. Kyle Neukam

Superintendent of Schools 

(Fiscal Officer) 

10/29    hspaxlp

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

Michael & Jacque Bailey

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-24-25

Date Filed: 10/24/25

Public Hearing Date: 11/25/2025

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 25th day of November 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 Michael & Jacque Bailey and the owner is the same.

The affected real estate is 594 Vehslage Rd. and fronts Vehslage Rd.

The present zoning is R-1 (Residential)

The applicant is requesting a Variance at 594 Vehslage Rd. He wants to vary from he rear setback of 20 ft to be at 4 ft setback and vary from the side setback of 10 ft to be at 3 ft to build a 24’x32’ garage.

The legal description of the real estate affected is as follows: Sherwood Terrace 175-8

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

10/29     hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

State of Indiana

County of Jackson

Before the Plan Commission of the City of Seymour

In the Matter of the Application of 

James & Carter Murphy

To Rezone Real Estate within the Jurisdiction of the Plan Commission of the City of Seymour, Indiana

Annual Term: 2025

Case #: P.C.M.-10-25

Date Filed: 10/20/2025

Public Hearing Date: 11/13/2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION TO RE-ZONE

The Plan Commission of the City of Seymour, Indiana will hold a public hearing on the 13th day of November 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Seymour City Hall, 301-309 N. Chestnut Street, Seymour, Indiana on a “Petition to Rezone Real Estate” within the jurisdiction of the Plan Commission. A copy of the petition 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 & Carter Murphy, and the owners are the same.

The affected real estate is 617 W. Laurel St., Seymour, IN 47274.

The present zoning is R-1 (Residential) and he wants it to be R-3

The applicant has requested to rezone the property at 617 W. Laurel St., from R-1 to R-3. The lot is empty, and they want to build a tri-plex there.

The legal description of the real estate affected is as follows: Butler 7—L of Butler 11—L.

This notice is provided pursuant to Titles 5 & 36 of the Indiana Code and Section 10 of the Municipal Code of the City of Seymour, Indiana.

Jeremy Gray, Secretary

Seymour Plan Commission

10/29    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

State of Indiana

County of Jackson

In the Jackson Superior Court 1

Case No: 36D01-2510-MI-97

In the Matter of the Name Change of

Camden Michael Newton

Petitioner

minor child of Laura Lynn Lopez

and Toby Lawson Gill

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Camden Michael Newton, a resident of Jackson County, Indiana hereby gives notice that he has filed a petition in the Jackson Superior Court 1 requesting that his name be changed from Camden Michael Newton to Camden Michael Lopez Gill.

Camden Michael Newton

Petitioner

Dated: October 10, 2025

Hope Cissna

Clerk, Jackson Circuit/Superior Court

10/15, 10/22, 10/29    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

State Of Indiana

County Of Scott

In The Scott Circuit Court

Cause No. 72C01-1806-ES-0003

In the Matter of the Estate of Jacqueline Smith , deceased

PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS

BE IT KNOWN, That on the 20th day of August 2025, the personal representative of the above described estate, Harry Berlin, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Scott County, in the State of Indiana, a Verified Closing Statement and Request for Hearing and Notice by Publication and the said personal representative having also filed in said Clerk’s Office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that the residence of the heir of the decedent, Caleb Amick, upon diligent inquiry, is unknown, and that said cause of action is for the closing of the Estate of Jacqueline Smith and that Caleb Amick is a necessary party thereto and whereas said personal representative having by endorsement on said Closing Statement required said Caleb Amick to appear in said Court and answer or otherwise defend thereto regarding the closing statement, on or before the 30th day after the last notice hereof is published* and if Caleb Amick fails to do so judgment by default may be entered against him for the relief demanded in the Verified Closing Statement and Request for Hearing and Notice by Publication.

NOW, THEREFORE, by order of said Court, Caleb Amick, his heirs and assigns, above named are hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said Verified Closing Statement and Request for Hearing and Notice by Publication against them and that unless Caleb Amick or someone acting on his behalf and any other person expressing an interest in the matter as described, appears and answers or otherwise defends thereto at the calling of said cause within 30 days after the last notice of the action is published, judgment by default may be entered against them for the relief demanded in the Verified Closing Statement and Request for Hearing and Notice by Publication.

Michelle Shelton

Clerk,

Scott Circuit Court

10/15, 10/22, 10/29    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

State Of Indiana

County Of Jackson

In The Jackson Superior Court 1

Cause No. 36D01-2509-MF-000062

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC,

   Plaintiff,

vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DIANA K. BEED, DECEASED 

and THE UNKNOWN OCCUPANT,

   Defendants.

NOTICE OF SUIT

The State of Indiana to the Defendant(s) above named, and any other person who may be concerned.

You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.

The nature of the suit against you is: 

Complaint on Note and to Foreclose Mortgage on Real Estate

Against the property commonly known as 718 Polley Drive, Seymour, IN 47274-2571 and described as follows:

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. 

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s): The Unknown Occupant

The Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Diana K. Beed, Decease

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown:

The Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Diana K. Beed, Deceased

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

You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit, and if you fail to do so a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded, by the Plaintiff.

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C.

By /s/ Barry T. Barnes

BARRY T. BARNES

Attorney No. 19657-49

Attorney for Plaintiff

BARRY T. BARNES

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C.

8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400

Indianapolis, IN 46250

(317) 237-2727

NOTICE

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

Oct. 15, Oct 22, Oct. 29    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Indiana.

Cause No. 36C01-2510-EU-000071

Notice is hereby given that Samantha Anderson was, on the 9th day of October, 2025, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Jerry K. Anderson, deceased, who died on the 15th 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 9th day of October, 2025.

HOPE S. CISSNA

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

FOR JACKSON COUNTY, INDIANA

Attorney for Estate

Travis J. Thompson, #22549-49

FARROW & THOMPSON, P.C.

113 East Second Street

P. O. Box 644

Seymour, Indiana 47274

Telephone: (812) 522-6949

10/22, 10/29    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

State of Indiana

County of Scott

In the Scott Superior Court

Case No: 72D01-2505-MI-030

In the Matter of the Name Change of

Gideon A. King, minor child of

Shawna Coomer

Petitioner

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Gideon A. King, minor child of Shawna Coomer, petitioner, a resident of Scott County, Indiana hereby gives notice that he has filed a petition in the Scott Superior Court requesting that his name be changed from Gideon A. King to Gideon A. Coomer.

Shawna Coomer

Petitioner

Dated: May 19, 2025

Michelle Shelton

Clerk, Scott Circuit/Superior Court

10/22, 10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

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. 36D01-2504-MF-000032 wherein PennyMac Loan Services, LLC was Plaintiff, and Fernando T. Jose 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 2nd day of December, 2025, 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 One Hundred Nine (109) of South Park Place, Resubdivision to the City of Seymour, shown in Plat Book 4, Pages 142-143 and refiled in Plat Book 5, Pages 40-41, in the Office of the Recorder of Jackson County, Indiana. ALSO, One-half of Lot One Hundred Eight (108) of South Park Place, Resubdivision to the City of Seymour shown in Plat Book 4, Pages 142-143 and refiled in Plat Book 5, Pages 40-41, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the front lot line of Lot 108, which fronts on Chestnut Street at a point equally distant from the Northeast corner and the Southeast corner of Lot 108, from this point of beginning thence Southward along the lot line to the Southeast corner of Lot 108; thence Westward 98 feet and to the Northwest corner of Lot 109; thence 4 feet Westward along the lot line dividing Lot 108 from the Northeast corner of Lot 111; thence Northeasterly to the point of beginning, in Jackson County, Indiana.

More commonly known as

1108 Gaiser Dr,

Seymour, IN 47274-3642

Parcel No.

   33-66-20-302-031.000-009

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

Rick Meyer, Sheriff

Jackson Township 

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

10/22, 10/29, 11/05

LEGAL NOTICE

State Of Indiana

County Of Scott

In The Scott Superior Court

Cause No.   72D01-2509-MF-000045

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 

   Plaintiff,

vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GABRIEL S. HESSIG; 

UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

          Defendant(s)

SUMMONS-NOTICE OF SUIT

The State of Indiana to the defendants named above and any other person or persons who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court named above. The nature of the suit against you is: Foreclosure of real estate mortgage on:

A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST FOURTH OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST, 2ND PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON TOWNSHIP, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, AND ALSO BEING A PART OF THE LAND OF THE HAMMOND AND B.A.L.T. TRUST AS DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 9800709 AND BRETT E. GILNER AS DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 0203744 AND SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2015003269 IN CABINET 5, SLIDE 545-A, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST, 2ND PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID POINT BEING MARKED BY A MAG NAIL; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST (THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER IS ASSUMED NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AND IS THE REFERENCE MERIDIAN) WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER, 261.33 FEET TO A MAG NAIL; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST, 333.50 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 261.33 FEET TO A STEEL ROD IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST, 333.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.000 ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL RIGHTS OF WAY.

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following defendant(s) whose whereabouts are known: Unknown Occupants and to the following defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Steven Robbins

In addition to the above named defendants being served by this summons there may be other defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit. If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must respond to the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days after the third Notice of Suit is published, and if you fail to do so, a judgment may be entered against you for what the plaintiff has demanded.

KELLEY, KRONENBERG, P.A.

By: /s/ Travis P. Barry

TRAVIS P. BARRY,

Attorney for Plaintiff

ATTEST: /s/ Michelle Shelton

Clerk of the Scott County Court

Elliott Halsey, #38073-45

Travis P. Barry, #38072-45

KELLEY, KRONENBERG, P.A.

233 East 84th Drive, Suite 200

Merrillville, IN  46410

Telephone: (312) 216-8828

INPleadings@kelleykronenberg.com

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

10/22, 10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City of Austin Board of Zoning and Appeals will hold a public hearing at Austin City Hall, 80 W Main St, Austin, IN 47102, on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm.  At which time all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard in reference to the matters set out below:

APPLICATION NUMBER: BZA-2025-01

APPLICANT’S NAME: Chase Murphy, Chase Murphy Enterprises, Inc.

ADDRESS: 3711 Paoli Pike, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119

PROPERTY LOCATION: Corner of Pearl and South Streets, Austin, IN 47102

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Gibson 4 – PT Lot 216 and PT Lot 213 (4853 SQ FT)

PARCEL NUMBER: 72-03-25-420-108.001-003

ACTION REQUESTED: To request a developmental standards variance   of 147 square feet less than the current R-1 Residential zoning minimum lot area

The application and file on this matter will be available for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:00 am till 4:00 pm at the office of the Mayor, 82 W Main St, Austin, IN 47102, until two (2) days prior to the public hearing date.

Date

Tyler Petersen

Building Commissioner

Ordinance Violation Officer

Zoning Officer

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Division of Forestry

FM203   2020

Notice is hereby given at the following date and times: November 7, 2025, at a closing time of 11:59PM EDT. 

The State Forester, acting for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Director of Public Works and Supply, will offer for sale the following described property (volumes are estimated) 

November 7, 2025 Timber sale: An estimated 285,717 Board Feet Doyle volume in a total of 1,893 sawtimber trees, 0 cords in 0 pole trees, and no volume in 75 cull trees. Located in compartment 4, tracts 4 and 6 of Jackson-Washington State Forest, sale number 6352601.

The public sale is to be held online through Indiana Forestry Exchange website at https://timbersalebidding.dnr.in.gov/. Bids will be accepted online only at this site from licensed buyers and agents.

Contact the office for specific sale conditions.

The timber specified in this document is Certified Wood.  Indiana State Forests are certified by both the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Program and the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®).  Purchasers of State Forest timber may market state forest timber products as certified if they have the appropriate Chain of Custody certificate. The FSC Certificate Number for Indiana State Forests is SCS-FM/COC-00099N.  The FSC claim is “FSC 100%”.The SFI Certificate Number for Indiana State Forests is SCS-SFI/FM-00099N.Bids for such property will be received at the above website until the time and date above set at which time and place all acceptable bids will be opened, and any bids sent after the designated time will be rejected. Bidders in good standing are required to submit a surety bond or irrevocable line of credit (ILOC) to the Division of Forestry to cover their 5% performance deposit (5% of the submitted bid).  This bond or ILOC must be on record with the Division of Forestry before any bid can be accepted. The performance deposit amount is not part of the total sale (bid) payment, but is a separate payment.  Failure to comply with conditions and requirements of the executed contract may result in a forfeiture of a portion or all of this performance deposit.  Bids may be revised before the bid time as long as there is sufficient bond to cover the performance deposit. The property will be sold under written contract to the responsible bidder making the highest bid, provided the bid is acceptable to the state.  The winning bidder must make a payment equal to or larger than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount within fourteen calendar days of the bid opening.  The winning bidder must return the executed timber sale agreements to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources within one month of the bid opening date.  The remaining bid amount balance, if any, shall be paid within one year of the bid opening or prior to the start of harvest operations, whichever occurs first. The bidder may pay the entire bid amount within fourteen calendar days of the bid opening.  Failure to pay at least a ten percent (10%) down payment or the full bid amount within fourteen calendar days from the date of bid opening will result in a forfeiture of all of the performance deposit.  Failure to pay the total bid amount within the prescribed time will result in a forfeiture of all of the performance deposit and any down payment.  The terms of the sale will be cash, the buyer to accept delivery of the property and to remove the property therefrom by November 7, 2027, or 7 days prior to the expiration of the bond covering the performance deposit for the sale, whichever is sooner, and which will be the expiration date of said contract.  The Department reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and/or all bids.  The Department (at its discretion) reserves the right to rebid the sale.

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Indiana.

Cause No. 36C01-2510-EU-000077

Notice is hereby given that Corrie Walls, was, on the 20th day of October, 2025, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Larry William Cox, deceased, who died on the 19th day of September, 2025, and authorized to administer such 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 20th day of October, 2025.

Hope S. Cissna

Clerk Of The Circuit Court

For Jackson County, Indiana

Attorney for Estate

Travis J. Thompson, #22549-49

FARROW & THOMPSON, P.C.

113 East Second Street

P. O. Box 644

Seymour, Indiana 47274

Telephone: (812) 522-6949

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

BITUMINOUS MATERIALS

The Board of Jackson County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for bituminous materials, for the Contract year of 2026. All bids to be on file in the office of the Auditor not later than 4:00 pm, December 1, 2025. At the 9:00 A.M. Meeting on December 2, 2025 all bids will be opened and read aloud in the Jackson County Courthouse at 111 S. Main St., Brownstown, IN.

All bituminous materials shall be in conformance with the Indiana Department of Transportation, 1995 Standard Specifications as follows:

Asphalt Emulsion AE-90 Section :  902.04

The following quantities are estimates and to be used for bidding purposes only.  The actual quantities used will be determined by the County.

Asphalt Emulsion AE-90 Gallons:  150,000

The bid price per gallon for the bituminous materials listed above shall be taken by the following four (4) methods of delivery.

1.  F.O.B. PLANT PICK-UP  –  County will pick up the material at the vendor’s plant.

2.  COUNTY STORAGE  –  Vendor will deliver material and pump into storage tank provided by county.

3.  VENDOR STORAGE  –  Vendor will provide a storage tank at any point in Jackson County upon Superintendent’s request.

4.  JOBSITE DELIVERY  –  Vendor will hold the truck transport at jobsite until emptied or released by Superintendent.

All proposals must be accompanied by a properly executed Bid Form 95 (which includes the non-collusion affidavit) as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts.  Each Proposal shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond made payable to Jackson County in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price.

The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and the right to waive any informalities in the bidding process.

Signed this  ___day of ____, 2025.

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

BITUMINOUS MIXTURE

The Board of Jackson County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for 5,000 tons or less of the following types of Bituminous Mixture, for Contract year of 2026

Quoted price shall be per ton, F.O.B. plant, loaded into any County Highway truck.

Price should be bid as follows:

Hot Mix:

#9 Stone……………. @  $________per ton

#11 Stone………….. @  $________per ton  

#9 Binder………. @  $________per ton 

Cold Mix, all type…………..@ $____per ton

MWS Mix, all type………….@ $____per ton

Hot Asphalt Tack.@ $__________per ton

All proposals must be accompanied by a properly executed Bid Form 95 (which includes the non-collusion affidavit) as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts. Each proposal shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond made payable to Jackson County in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price.

Unless otherwise specified herein, applicable portions of the Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications (1995) shall apply of this contract as if they were printed herein.  Attention is called to the following particular Sections.  Section 109, 401, 403, 406 and 620.

Each Bidder shall submit with their bid verification that the asphalt plant used to produce the Bituminous Mixture for this contract has been inspected and accepted by an approved source of supply by the Indiana Department of Transportation.  The verification form submitted with the bid shall be a current INDOT Form TD-444, Bituminous Mixing Plant Inspection Report, completed and signed by a representative of the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Each Bidder must indicate on his bid for the exact location of their asphalt plant and stockpiles.  They shall also list the exact dates of plant mix availability for both hot mix and stockpile mix.

Weigh scales and weigh tickets shall be in accordance with the applicable Provisions of Section 109 and Section 401 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications, 1995. The weigh tickets shall contain the information as outlined in Section 109.01 (b).  A weigh ticket shall accompany each load of Bituminous Mixture.

An approved Escalator Clause may be submitted with this bid.

Materials:

Hot Mix shall be Hot Asphalt Concrete produced as set out in the applicable Provisions of Sections 403 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 1995. Mixing asphalt shall be AC-20.

Cold Mix shall be produced as set out in the applicable Provisions of Section 406 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Specification, 1995. Mixing asphalt shall be AE-150.

MWS Mix shall be Mixture WS produced as set out in the applicable Provisions of Section 620 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications, 1995. Mixing asphalt shall be AE-300.

The Board of Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids; reserve the right to waive irregularities in bidding procedure; to award to the lowest and best bidder and to reject any and all bids that are obviously irregular.

All bids to be on file in the office of the Auditor not later than 4:00 pm, December 1, 2025. At the 9:00 A.M. Meeting on December 2, 2025 all bids will be opened and read aloud in the Jackson County Courthouse Annex at 111 S. Main St., Brownstown, IN.

Signed this  ___day of ____, 2025

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

CEMENT READY- MIX

2,000 Yards Or less of Ready Mix Cement. Quotes must be submitted on Ready Mix Cement on a per yard basis by using Stone and Sand that meet with the State of Indiana.

Specifications and supplier shall also supply any equipment needed to any point in Jackson County, subject to the supervision of the County Road Supervisor.

Quotes must be submitted using the following formula:

Class A Mix Per Yard

Class B Mix Per Yard

Class C Mix Per Yard

9 Bag Grout Mix Per Yard

Interplast-N Per Yard

Additive:  Air entrainment 1% or 2% excelerator

3500 PSI

3000 PSI

The above combination of concrete shall meet the specifications of the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Quotes to be in the office of the Jackson County Highway Department not later than December 1, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.

Quotes shall be for the year 2026.

Signed this  ___day of ____, 2025

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

CULVERT MATERIALS

Quotations accepted for the year 2026.

8,000 Feet Or less corrugated galvanized steel and/or aluminum and/or plastic (sizes: 12″ through 60″ diameter) culvert pipe to be available in twenty (20) to forty (40) foot length sections.

•Include pipe arch or other shapes of equivalent end areas

•Include 16, 14, 12, & 10 gauge for steel and aluminum.

•Include polymer precoated galvinized steel, if available.

•Include corrugated N-12 Poly pipe (Diameter 4″ through 60″ smooth interior)

•Include HP Storm Pipe (Diameter 12″ through 60″)

•Larger diameter structures will be quoted as needed throughout the year.

All materials to be delivered to the County Highway Garage unless otherwise stated.

Delivery is required within 45 days of date of order.

Above price to be firm and net.

Quotations accepted for the year 2026 include certified chemical analysis from supplier of steel or aluminum or plastic. All materials to meet Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications.

Quotations to be on file in the office of the Jackson County Highway Department not later than December 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Signed this  ___day of ____, 2025

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL

Notice is hereby given that Jackson County, Indiana acting by and through its board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids at the office of the Auditor in the Courthouse, Brownstown, Indiana, until 4:00 P.M. on December 1, 2025 for the following gasoline, diesel fuel, oils, and other supplies for all County owned vehicles, for the year 2026. At the 9:00 A.M. Meeting on December 2, 2025 all Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Jackson County Courthouse at 111 S. Main St., Brownstown, IN.

50,000 Gallons more or less, of lead free gasoline-regular grade 87 octane. Gasoline service is to be available 24 hours a day and seven days per week, preferably in three locations in Jackson County. Bids will be considered with a discount off pump quoted in bid, applicable taxes included in price per gallon.

65,000 Gallons more or less, of a 50 cetane on road premium diesel fuel oil with winter blend, in season and a 51-55 cetane off road diesel oil to be delivered to any tank the County may use in Jackson County.

Bulk Gallons more or less (skid), of DEF endal (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) to be delivered bulk, 2 1/2 gal.

The bid shall include rack prices as of November 19, 2025.

Bidder shall have the right to increase or decrease the contract unit price, in an amount equal to the bidder’s increase or decrease in cost of materials and supplies occurring subsequent to the date on which such a bid is awarded. Said increase or decrease in the bidder’s cost of materials and supplies shall be substantiated by proper documentation from the bidder’s source of supply. All services and supplies are to be purchased at the bidder’s place of business. Fixed price may be accepted.

The Right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

Each bid is to be on completed Bid Form 95 that includes a non-collusion affidavit and be accompanied with a Bond Bid, Cashier’s check or Certified check in the amount of 10% of the total bid. Bidding is to be accepted in accordance with laws of the State of Indiana governing bidding on county material, services and supplies.

Signed this  ___day of ____, 2025

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

OILS, ANTI-FREEZE & FLUIDS

Quotes accepted for the year 2026.

Lubricating Oils, Grease, Transmission Fluids and Anti-freeze (anti-freeze to be 55 gallon drums) quotes will be received for the following:

15W-40 EOL Bulk/275 gal

Mercon 12 / 1 cs. qts.

HYD R & O 20W ISO 68 55 gal. Drums

UniTracHyd 55 55 gal. drums

MP GL-5 80W-90 30 gal. drums

Grease NLGI #2 Cs. 30/1 tubes

Antifreeze Low Silicant Concen. 55 gal. Drums

Window Washer Fluid 55 gal. drums

Quotes to be on file in the office of the Jackson County Highway Department not later than December 1, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.

Signed this  ___day of ____, 2025

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

STONE AND OTHER AGGREGATE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, Indiana, will receive sealed Bids until the hour of 4:00 p.m. on December 1, 2025. At the 9:00 A.M. Meeting on December 2, 2025, all bids will be opened and read aloud at the Jackson County Courthouse Annex at 111 S Main St., Brownstown, IN.

Contract bids will be for the year 2026

Crushed stone as described by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Stone furnished must meet the specifications of INDOT as to quality and size. Bidders price must include any and all cost of loading into County Highway trucks or private trucks employed by the County Highway Department.

Stone will be bid by and accepted by specific geographic area townships: Brownstown, Driftwood, Grassyfork, Washington, Salt Creek, Owen, Carr, Pershing, Hamilton, Vernon, Redding and Jackson so as trucks can better utilize time and mileage.

Stone shall consist of the following sizes numbers: #2, #4, #5, #8, #9, #11, #12, #53, #73, Rip Rap 6″ & 12″, Special Fill, Sand and Course Lime

Stone in all sizes shall also be bid at price F.O.B. quarry.

Stone must meet INDOT Class A Specifications

All proposals must be accompanied by a properly executed non-collusion affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts.

Each Proposal shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond made payable to Jackson County in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price. Bid Form 95 is obsolete. (No longer required.)

Signed this  ___day of ____, 2025

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

JACKSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

TIRES AND TUBES

These specifications are for the tires and tubes for all present vehicles and equipment owned or purchased by the Jackson County Highway Department.

Price sheets quoted on regular and lug tires. Supplier shall also quote on radial, bias and belted bias tires.

Quotes to be submitted for heavy equipment and radial ply tires for all trucks and trailers.  Radial ply shall be steel textile construction.  Truck tire tread design shall be: Front – open groove with minimal slipping; Rear – traction conventional (standard tread depth).

Supplier to have a service truck available for repair service on the road.

Quotation will be for the year 2026.

Quotations to be on file in the office of the Jackson County Highway Department not later than December 1, at 3:00 p.m., 2025.

*Tire sizes attached that the County is presently using:

255/70R17 Pickup

235/85R16 10 ply  Bridge Trailor

245/75R17 10 ply  Pickup

7.50 X 15 8 ply  Roller

315/80R22.5  14 ply  Dump truck

11R22.5 14 ply Dump truck

9.50X16.5 10 ply Trailor

7X14.5 12 ply Trailor

17.5X25 8 ply Loader

18.4X34  6 ply Tractor

205/75R15 6 ply  Trailor

215/75R17.5  8 ply  Trailor

460/85/38  6 ply  Tractor

340/85/28  6 ply  Tractor

20.5R25 Loader

33×15.5-16.5  Skid Loader

295/75R17  10ply  Shop Truck

17.5×25  Graders

285/75R16 Tractor Front

265/70R16 Dodge

275/70R18  Pickups (2,5,3)

13.6R28

Signed this  ___day of ____, 2025

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

State Of Indiana

County Of Scott

In The Scott Circuit Court

Case No:  72C01-2510-EU-43

In The Matter of The Unsupervised Administration Of The Estate Of Stanley Ray Ogans, Deceased

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION FOR PUBLICATION IN NEWSPAPER

Notice is hereby given that JOHNNY OGANS was on the 6th day of October, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Stanley Ray Ogans, deceased, who died on the 8th day of August, 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 Scottsburg, Indiana, this 6th day of October, 2025

Michelle Shelton 

Clerk,

Scott Circuit Court

Attorney for Estate:

Jeffrey J. Jinks, #17058-49

JEFFF JINKS LAW

450 E. 96TH St., Ste. 500

Indianapolis, IN 46240

(317) 810-1400

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION

Pursuant to Indiana Code § 6-1.1-20-5, notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of the Salem Community Schools has preliminarily determined to enter into a lease agreement and issue one or more series of bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $6,620,000 to fund the renovation of and improvements to school facilities, including roofing improvements at all schools, HVAC improvements at Salem Middle School and Bradie Shrum Elementary School, deferred maintenance improvements, site improvements, and the purchase of vehicles, equipment and technology.

Dated: October 22, 2025

Rebecca White

Secretary, Board of School Trustees

Salem Community Schools 

10/29, 11/5    hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION TO ISSUE BONDS OF SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA

The residents and taxpayers of Scott County, Indiana (the “County”) are hereby given notice that the Scott County Council preliminarily determined, at its meeting held October 14, 2025, to issue judgment funding bonds by the County in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,000,000 (the “Bonds”), together with any interest earnings thereon, for the purpose of funding an agreed judgment entered into between the County and the County Sheriff, including any incidental expenses necessary to be incurred in connection therewith and on account of the sale and issuance of the Bonds. 

The proposed Bonds will have a final maturity no later than twenty (20) years from the date of issuance of the Bonds.  The Bonds will bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 6.00% per annum if the Bonds are designated as tax-exempt or 10% per annum if the Bonds are designed as taxable, the exact rate or rates to be determined by bidding.  The Bonds will be payable from ad valorem property taxes levied and collected on all taxable property within the County.

Dated this 24th day of October, 2025. 

Jennifer Rode Hamelman,

Auditor

Scott County, Indiana

10/28, 11/5    hspaxlp