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North Vernon Man Charged After Gunfire With Deputy

A rural North Vernon man is behind bars after an early Sunday morning incident which led to an exchange of gunfire with a Scott County Deputy,Todd A. Lacey, 52, of the 2000 block of County Road 525 E was taken into custody early Sunday afternoon and is facing felony...

Scott County Developing Community Garden

An approximate 3-acre parcel of vacant county owned land on the north side of Scottsburg will be the future home of The Scott County Community Garden. Featuring raised beds, fruit trees, and a pollinator garden, there will also be a sharing garden that residents can...

Firemen Frying Fish This Saturday In Austin

Firemen with the Jennings Township Volunteer Fire Department will be serving up fish and other delectables from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 24, at the firehouse in Austin.Dinners of fish, tenderloins and chicken tenders will be prepared and sold for $10...

Austin Christian Pre-School Registration Tuesday

Austin Christian Preschool will hold registration for the 2021-2022 school year for students 3, 4, & 5 years old next Tuesday, April 27, between 6-7 p.m. at the Austin Christian Church, located on Highway 31 South. For further information about enrollment, and to...

LEGAL NOTICES

2021 JACKSON County Tax Rates LEGAL NOTICEVOUCHER TO BE PRESENTED TO SCOTT COUNTY COMMISSIONERSCourt Claims to be approved 5/5/2021Cardmember Services, $1.45; Diane Haag Law, $442.50; Jason Mount, $50.00; Marsha Owens Howser, $50.00; Matthew Bender & Co. Lexis,...

Crusade Against Drugs Continues In Scott County

Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies continued their battle with drug users and dealers last week charging eight with a variety of offenses.Just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, Deputy Zach Brown made a routine traffic stop on U.S. 31 in Underwood to talk with the...

What’s That Purple Crop Growing In Fields?

The Scott County Purdue Extension Offices has been getting some calls asking “What’s that purple crop growing in fields in our area?”The answer is it’s not a “new crop” farmers are trying to grow for harvest, but most likely either the weeds henbit or purple...

Masonic Lodge In Austin Plans Steak Fry May 1

The Scott Lodge #120 F&AM in Austin will hold an open to the public steak fry this Saturday, May 1, with serving from 4-7 p.m.There will be outdoor seating for dining and carry out available. A steak dinner which includes baked potato, salad, dessert and drink is...