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Where Did Those ‘Old Sayings’ Originate?
by Curt Kovener Ever wondered why the “hair of the dog” is a hangover cure, why a bird in the hand is worth “two in the bush” and who decided “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Some sayings are now so common place, we’ll utter them with no idea of where they came...
Scott County Jury List Drawn For 2022
The following Scott County residents may be called for Circuit or Superior Court jury duty this year. Stephanie R Aaron, Charles Ross Abbott, Edith H Abbott, Malcum L Abner, Charles E Abney, Catherine Marie Ackerman, Aaron Lee Adams, Cheyenne Marie Adams, Cora E...
Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING CODE REVISION Notice is hereby given that the City of Scottsburg, Indiana is soliciting proposals from qualified providers for a comprehensive plan and zoning code revision until NOON local time on...
Goodin To Retire As Superintendent Of Crothersville Schools
Crothersville Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Terry Goodin announced his retirement effective Jan. 31. While his contract runs through June 30 this year, he said that his announcement now will give the school board time to search and hire an new superintendent by...
Austin Seeking To Expand City Boundaries
The City of Austin is seeking to annex a little over 306 acres on the city’s south side, according to a legal notice in this week’s Crothersville Times. The property was recently acquired by the Austin Redevelopment Commission from Wanda Melton of Seymour for $1.4...
Traffic Stop Results In Scott County Drug Charges
On Wednesday, Jan. 12, Scott County Sheriff Deputies arrested Cheron Bowman, 49, of Charlestown for numerous drug related offenses after conducting a traffic stop in northern Scott County, according to Sheriff Jerry Goodin. Around 9 p.m., Deputy Kasey Reschar stopped...