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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,...

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??...

Scott Masonic Lodge Fundraising Auction Saturday

Scott Lodge #120 F&AM will hold an auction on Saturday, July 28 beginning at 6 p.m. The lodge will serve food beginning at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Scott Lodge #120 is located on US 31 in Austin just north of the Dairy Queen.

Austin Christian Pre-School Orientation Tomorrow

Orientation for students enrolled at Austin Christian Preschool for the 2018-2019 school year will be held tomorrow (Thursday) July 26 at 6 p.m. After a short meeting to go over the Handbook and Preschool calendar, students and parents can meet the Preschool staff and...

Hemp Should Be A Hoosier Crop

by Curt Kovener As reported on the front page a bill being studied this summer by the Indiana legislature could allow southern Hoosier farmers to grow a new crop: industrial hemp. The bill, authored by Rep. Jim Lucas of Seymour, passed the house earlier this year and...