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Scott County Fair Royalty

Ella Rahe (center) was crowned Miss Scott County Fair 2023 this past Saturday evening beginning this week’s fair festivities. She is the daughter of Mark and Jennifer Rahe. Queen Ella was also voted Miss Congeniality 2023 by the other queen candidates. With Miss...

Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Found In Jackson County

The Jackson County Health Department has been notified by State health officials that a positive pool of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus has been found in the central area of Jackson County. This is the second pool found in the state. West Nile virus is...

Meth Results In Jail For 6

Four people were arrested on drug charges in separate incidents last week in Scott County. Sheriff’s Deputies were searching for a wanted person on Thursday, June 29, in Scott County when what started on land ended up in a rain-swollen creek. Deputy Kacey...

Midsummer Garden Care at Seymour Library Friday

Purdue Extension Manager and Horticulturist Richard Beckort will talk about Midsummer Garden Care at 2 p.m. this Friday, July 7, at the Seymour Library. Beckort will also answer gardening questions at this program. Registration is preferred for this free program by...

Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice 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 8:00 a.m. on the...

Scott County Fair Queen Contestants

Six young ladies will compete for the title of Miss Scott Fair 2023 pageant this Saturday, July 1 at 6 pm. Front Row: Olivia Fugate. Middle Row: Haylee Collins and Saige White Back Row: Ella Rahe, Miss Scott County Fair Queen 2022 Brinley Soloe and Audrey Asdell....

Scottsburg Welcomes Mayberry

Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg, a festival centered on TV’s “The Andy Griffith Show” was celebrated at the Scott County Courthouse this past weekend. Mayor Terry Amick read a proclamation for the city in celebrating TV’s mythical Mayberry. Amick presented...

Area Students Receive $10,000 State Teaching Scholarships

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has awarded nearly 400 scholarships to the seventh class of Next Generation Hoosier Educators. Selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement and additional factors, recipients will receive $10,000...

Austin’s Annual Fireworks Celebration This Friday

The Greater Austin community is invited to attend the Austin Fireworks display this Friday night, June 30, on the grounds of Austin High School/Middle School. The event is traditionally held the Friday before July 4th. “Several generous donors help to make this event...