This is the online home of the Crothersville Times — the largest weekly newspaper in Jackson and Scott County — first online in 2000.
Community Celebrates Rebirth Of Austin Park
Ishmael White, a founding member and current secretary of the Austin Parks Board, cuts the ribbon officially opening the new expanded city park on the city’s northeast side. Joining in the celebration were past and present city of Austin officials along with financial...
Area Schools Receive Over $488,000 For Safety Upgrades
Jackson, Scott, and Washington County schools recently received more than $488,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers. The funding is part of the state legislature's investment in school safety this...
Yard Sales & Large Trash Pick Up Coming up In Crothersville
The Greater Crothersville Community Yard Sale will be this Saturday, Oct. 4. To see where yard sales are being held or to sign up for yard sales go to the town of Crothersville Facebook page or call town hall at 812-793-2311. The fall installment of the town’s large...
Closure Planned On State Road 135 In Freetown
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Geostabilization International (GSI) is scheduled to close State Road 135 just south of State Road 58 on or after today, October 1, to perform slide correction work in Freetown. The closure will take place on S.R. 135...
Washington County Bicyclist Injured In Collision With Off-Duty Police Officer
A Washington County man was airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital following a collision with an off-duty Salem police officer on Sunday afternoon, Sept 21. Around 4 p.m., the Salem Police Department requested assistance from the Indiana State Police to...
Say That Again…
by Curt Kovener Language and speech are two matters which differentiate us from non-communicating species...or at least it is intended to. But maybe there were some things we didn’t learn in high school English, speech & science classes. •The voice box sits lower...