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I-65 Bridgework To Begin In Jackson, Scott & Clark Counties

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin bridge repairs this week on various structures along I-65 in Clark, Scott, and Jackson Counties. Starting on this week, daily lane closures will be in place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through...

Austin Man Goes To Prison For Battery On Police Officer

Terrance Combs of Austin has been convicted of Battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety official and is going to spend six years in prison for his actions, according to Scott County Prosecutor Chris Owens. In August 2019, Austin Police officer Cody...

A Sobering Time For Graying Boomers

by Curt Kovener (This is an updated encore column from the Curt Comments archives.) When Elvis died it shocked me. Gone at age 42 a bloated poster child of what poor nutrition, drugs, and an opulent lifestyle can result. Now that was more than 40 years —a...

Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE State Of Indiana County Of Scott In the Scott Superior Court Cause No. 72D01-2103-JC-012 In The Matter Of: ES – DOB 9/11/2015 A Child Alleged To Be A Child In Need Of Services and Dwayne Smith Biological Father Natosha Streetman Biological Mother...

National Homebuilder Plans Construction In Austin

Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national homebuilder, has announced it is expanding into Austin with construction into two existing subdivisions on the city’s north east and east side. Homes valued in the high $100’s are planned for an 11 parcel existing...

Indiana House Approves New Maps; Local Lines Moved Around

Current Southern Indiana House Districts New Southern Indiana House Districts The legislative responsibility of redistricting occurs only once every 10 years. It’s an important responsibility— organizing the state’s congressional and legislative electorate for the...

Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE On or about October 15, 2021, the City of Austin intends to apply to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Wastewater/Drinking Water Program. This program is...

Public Hearings Scheduled For Crothersville Annexation

Six public hearings to receive comments of area residents on the town of Crothersville’s proposal to annex property have been scheduled for next month. Hoping to be prepared for new industry and additional housing, Crothersville Town Council is continuing its efforts...