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Monarchs Making Comeback

Scientists estimate the total population of Monarch butterflies has decreased by as much as 90 percent in the last 20 years due to loss of food sources, climate change, and destruction of habitat. This one was photographed drawing nectar from a zinnia in a Jackson...

Foundation Scholarships Target Vo-Tech Training

Four scholarships offered through funds at the Community Foundation of Jackson County aim to help graduating seniors further their education through vocational and technical education programs. The Foundation at times has trouble finding applicants for the...

Scott Lodge Cooking Supper This Saturday

Scott Lodge #120 will be hosting a tenderloin & fish dinner this Saturday, Aug. 11, from 4-11 p.m. The dinner includes choice of tenderloin or fish sandwich, slaw, french fries, dessert and drink for $8 per meal. Scott Lodge is located on US 31 in Austin just...

Legal Notices

Scott Dist 1 AFR School CPF & Bus Repl LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Scott County, Indiana that the County Council of Scott County, in the Commissioners Room, Ste 128 1 E. McClain Ave,...

Classifieds

LAND FOR SALE: SCOTT COUNTY: 85 acres, water, electric, septic, all wooded, creek, abundant wildlife, Great Location. $189,000. JEFFERSON COUNTY: 101 acres, all wooded, Classified Forest, creek, trails, $279,000. Call 812-593-2948 for a tour. 9/26pd MOBILITY ISSUES??...

Austin Police Nab Little York Area Murder Suspect

A rural Washington County resident suspected of murdering a Little York area man was arrested at Boatman and York Roads last Thursday afternoon by Austin Police after the car he was driving was reported stolen. State, county and local police had been looking for...

Conservation Club Frying Fish Saturday

The Tri-County Conservation Club will be holding a fish fry on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call-in orders can be placed by calling 812-498-4447 or 812-498-4448. The menu will consist of fish sandwiches, chili, french fries, desserts and drinks. Anyone...

Thoughts On Education

by Curt Kovener Students are heading back to school so it is an appropriate time to turn the podium over to Prof. Ron Atkins for some of his collected quotes on the subject of education for our youth, our parents, our legislative leaders…and the rest of us, too •At...

Legal Notices

2017 School AFR   LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice is hereby given to the Taxpayers of Vernon Township Fire Protection District, located in the State of Indiana, that the Jackson County Council will meet at the 220 E Walnut St,...