This is the online home of the Crothersville Times — the largest weekly newspaper in Jackson and Scott County — first online in 2000.
There’s A Reason It’s Called The Wilderness
by Curt Kovener In addition to the trees, plants and wildflowers, out at the wilderness retreat there are also the critters. Some are easily seen like the birds that come to the bird feeders along with the chipmunks and squirrels that feed on the sunflower seed...
Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICENOTICE TO TAXPAYERSOF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONSNotice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Jackson County, Indiana, that the proper legal officer of Jackson County at their regular meeting place at Jackson County Courthouse Annex, at 6:00 p.m. on the 21st...
14 Arrested For Meth, Heroin, Controlled Substances
In a coordinated effort last Thursday night Scott County Sheriff’s Deputies served two search warrants that resulted in 14 going to jail on drug related charges involving methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, and controlled substances.“The search warrants were a result...
Man Apprehended After Stealing Truck West Of Crothersville
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...
Jackson, Scott County Unemployment Declines
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...
Government Offices Closed Monday, July 5, for Independence Day
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...