LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING CHANGE
Legal Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Austin Advisory Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing at Austin City Hall, 80 W Main Street, Austin, IN 47102 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at which time all interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard in reference to the matters set out in the “Description of Action Requested” below:
Case Number: RZ-01-2026
Description of Action Requested: A change in zoning from R-1 Residential & Agriculture to PUD – Planned Unit Development
Location of Property: W York Road, Austin, IN 47102
Parcel ID#s 72-04-01-500-021.000-003 & 72-04-04-900-020.000-003
Legal Description: NW 1/4 NEQR 1-3-6 11.26 A by survey watershed
NW 1/4 NEQR & S 1/2 NEQR & NWQR & S 1/2 279.491 A watershed
Proposed Use: To develop a Planned Unit Development for residential use
The application and file on this matter will be available for public inspection during regular business hours of Austin City Hall, 80 W Main Street, Austin, IN 47102 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday until two (2) days prior to the Public Hearing date.
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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
2/25, 3/4
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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LEGAL NOTICE
Sarah J. Randall, #26898-29
CHURCH CHURCH HITTLE + ANTRIM
10765 Lantern Rd., Ste. 201
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 773-2190, FAX (317) 572-1609
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
In the Jackson Circuit Court No. 1.
36C01-2602-EU-10
Notice is hereby given that Stacy Kay Lewis was, on February 23, 2026, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of ROBERT ANTHONY LEWIS, deceased, who died February 13, 2026.
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 on February 23, 2026.
Hope S. Cissna
Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Jackson County, Indiana
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LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Scott
In the Circuit Court of Scott County
Cause No. 72C01-2602-EU-008
IN THE MATTER OF THE
UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF
EDITH M. CLEGG, DECEASED
NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION TO NEWSPAPER
Notice is hereby given that Martin A. Clegg and Garry L. Clegg, were, on the 17th day of February, 2026, appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of EDITH M. CLEGG, who died on the 2nd day of January. 2026.
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.
Attorney for Estate:
Margaret F. Timmel
Attorney No. 24546-22
TIMMEL ASSOCIATES. LLC
2733 Charlestown Road
New Albany, IN 47150
T: (812) 590-2771; F:-3634
peggy@timmellaw.com
Dated at Nabb. Indiana, this 17th day of February, 2026.
Michelle Shelton.
Clerk of the Circuit #1 Court
of SCOTT County. Indiana
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LEGAL NOTICE
State Of Indiana
County Of Scott
In The Scott Superior Court 2026 Term
Cause No.: 72D01-2602-MI-12
In Re The Name Change Of Marshall Dewayne Grider
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE OF MARSHALL DEWAYNE GRIDER
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of February, 2026, Marshall Dewayne Grider filed in the office of the Clerk of the Scott Superior Court his Verified Petition for Change of Marshall Dewayne Grider name to the name of Dewayne Grider; and that said Petition will be heard by the Scott Superior Court on the 13th day of April, 2026, at 11:25 o’clock A.M., at which time any person may appear at the hearing and file any objections.
Dated this 5th day of February, 2026.
Michelle Shelton
Clerk, Scott Superior Court
Raleigh Campbell, Jr. #22300-72
Attorney for Petitioner
37 South First Street
Scottsburg, In 47170
(812) 752-5869
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LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Scott
In the Scott Superior Court
Case No: 72D01-2601-MI-003
In the Matter of the Name Change of
Emersyn G. Sandlin, minor child of
Ally L. Sandlin
Petitioner
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Emersyn G. Sandlin, minor child of Ally L. Sandlin, petitioner, a resident of Scott County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she has filed a petition in the Scott Superior Court requesting that her name be changed from Emersyn G. Sandlin to Emersyn Grace Burch.
Ally L. Sandlin
Petitioner
Dated: January 8, 2026
Michelle Shelton
Clerk, Scott Circuit/Superior Court
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LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Scott
In the Scott Superior Court
Cause No. 72D01-2602-JT-02
In The Matter Of The Termination Of The Parent-Child Relationship:
JH – DOB 10/28/2024
and
Chelsea Devary
(Biological Mother)
Jeffrey Allen Hanner
(Biological Father)
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING
TO: Chelsea Devary
Jeffrey Allen Hanner
Whereabouts unknown
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed a Petition for Involuntary Termination of your Parental Rights, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Scott Superior Court, One East McClain Avenue, # 252, Scottsburg, IN 47170 – 812-752-8425, 812-752-8424 for a(n) Initial/Fact Finding Hearing on 5/12/2026 at 11:00 AM and to answer the Petition for Termination of your Parental Rights of said child.
You are further notified that if the allegations in said petition are true, and/or if you fail to appear at the hearing, the Juvenile Court may terminate your parent-child relationship; and if the Court terminates your parent-child relationship you will lose all parental rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties and obligations including any rights to custody, control, visitation, or support in said child; and if the Court terminates your parent-child relationship, it will be permanently terminated, and thereafter you may not contest an adoption or other placement of said child.
You are entitled to representation by an attorney, provided by the State if applicable, throughout these proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship. If you have been appointed an attorney in the Child in Need of Services action involving the above-named child(ren), that attorney may not be automatically appointed to represent you in these proceedings. You must appear at the hearing currently scheduled in this matter and request that the Court appoint an attorney to represent you in these proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship.
YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, adjudication on said petition and termination of your parental rights may be entered against you, in your absence, without further notice.
Michelle Shelton
Clerk
Scott County, Indiana
James Van Cleave, 23-17641
Attorney,
Indiana Department of Child Services
1050 W. Community Way
Scottsburg, IN 47170
FAX: 317-232-1683
Office: 812-883-4305
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