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4 Juveniles Held After Widespread Vandalism

Four juveniles were held following the Scott County Sheriff’s Department investigation of theft and vandalism in northern Scott County last week. Just after midnight on Monday, July, the first of several acts of vandalism and theft were reported in northern Scott...

Scott County Farm Bureau Farm Tour Aug. 10

Scott County Farm Tour will be Saturday, Aug. 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Scott County Farm Bureau. The day will start and end from the Scott County Fairgrounds, 710 Fairground Road in Scottsburg. Stops include a flower farm, beef cattle production, row crop...

Jackson County Food Establishment Inspections For June

Critical violations are defined as a provision of the Retail Food Establishment Sanitation Requirements, Title 410 IAC 7-24 that, if in noncompliance, is more likely than other violations to significantly contribute to food contamination, illness, or environmental...

More Things Life Has Taught Me

by Curt Kovener •When old people say “Enjoy them while they are young” they are talking about their knees and hips not their kids. •To get rid of unwanted junk during the holidays, seal it up in an Amazon box and leave it on your front porch. •This morning my kid said...

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE The last two meeting dates for the Scott County LEPC have been changed due to member conflicts. The new dates for the meetings are Aug 8th and Oct 10th at 2:00 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center in the Courthouse Basement. Jeremy McDaniel Director...

Crothersville Town Council Approves Tornado Siren Purchase

The tornado siren that failed to notify the community during an April tornado will be replaced, the Crothersville Town Council agreed during their July 3 meting. The vintage siren which formerly summoned local volunteer firefighters as far back as the 1960’s failed to...

West Nile Virus Found In Scott County

The Indiana State Department of Heath announced last week that mosquito pools in Scott County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first sign of the virus in Scott County this year, local health department officials reported. Scott County...

Austin Elementary Plans Back-To-School Bash

Austin Elementary School will hold a back-to-school bash from 4-6 p.m. in the Elementary School parking lot on Wednesday, July 31. There will be free school supplies provided by Duke Energy, thanks to the electric company’s $10,000 contribution. Students can meet...

Scott Fair Sheep Show

Last week’s Scott County Fair had various livestock shows hosted by the Scott County 4-H. The July 1 Sheep Show was one of the many shows featured in the show arena at the fairgrounds. Shown with her natural-colored ewe lamb is Shelby Bridge that won reserve...