Jun 30, 2021 | Local News
An alert neighbor notifying authorities led to the arrest of a 32-year-old English for vehicle theft last Thursday morning.According to Sheriff Rick Meyer, his department received a report of a suspicious man walking up a driveway west of Crothersville. As Meyer and...
Jun 30, 2021 | Local News
In May 2020 both Jackson and Scott Counties had over 17% unemployment due to COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions.The May 2021 numbers show employment bouncing back as local manufacturers, retailers and service providers rebound, according to the Indiana Department of...
Jun 30, 2021 | Local News
As the 4th of July is on a Sunday, all governmental offices in Scott & Jackson County will be closed on Monday, July 5, for Independence Day.Closings include the County Courthouses, annex offices, Austin & Scottsburg City Halls and Crothersville Town Hall and...
Jun 30, 2021 | Curt Comments
by Curt Kovener On Sunday, we celebrate the 245th birthday of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence. Contemplate on these famous quotes about liberty, both political and economic as I am convinced much can be learned from remembering past lessons on...
Jun 30, 2021 | Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICESNOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONSNotice is hereby given the taxpayers of Scott County, Indiana that the County Council of Scott County, in the Commissioners Room, Suite 128 1 E. McClain Ave, Scottsburg, IN at 9:30 am on the 13th day of...
Jun 23, 2021 | Local News
The Austin Fireworks display on the grounds of Austin High School/Middle School has been set for on Friday night, July 2. The event is traditionally held the Friday before July 4th, giving families and friends a chance to celebrate Independence Day a little...
Jun 23, 2021 | Local News
Take the test: www.infb.org/speedtest. Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the formation of the Indiana Broadband Strategic Partnership (IBSP) to help bring reliable broadband to the most unserved and underserved communities across the state. To help with this...
Jun 23, 2021 | Local News
The Crothersville United Methodist Church will begin a weekly family movie night this Friday, June 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m.This event will be held every Friday evening during the summer.Adults and children of all ages are welcome. There will be free drinks, popcorn...
Jun 23, 2021 | Local News
Winners of the recently completed 2021 Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival baby contest have been announced by the sponsoring organization, Phi Beta Psi Sorority, Theta Nu Chapter of Crothersville. A total of 89 babies competed in the contest.0-6 Month Boys...
Jun 23, 2021 | Curt Comments
by Curt Kovener Every newspaper has found egg on its editorial face after a headline was quickly composed to fit in narrow columns and to meet a rapidly approaching deadline. It seemed correct initially, but after the newspapers came off the press and were being...
