This is the online home of the Crothersville Times — the largest weekly newspaper in Jackson and Scott County — first online in 2000.
Governor Cites Ukraine War, Canadian Wild Fires As New Energy Emergency To Continue Gas Tax Suspension
by Tom Davies Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana’s gasoline tax holiday will continue for at least 30 more days. Gov. Mike Braun issued a new executive order last Wednesday suspending the state’s gas taxes totaling 58.9 cents a gallon that were set to be reimposed this...
Thank You!
My name is Jeff Snoddy and I live at 506 W Howard St,. in Crothersville. I am writing to give a well-deserved shout-out thank you to two local brothers—Jason & Raymond Howard— for their incredible kindness to my family. Things have been especially heavy for us...
JRAC Seeking Organizations For Opioid Settlement Fund Grants
The Jackson County Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC) has announced the opening of the application period for opioid settlement funds. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 31, 2026. Eligible organizations in Jackson County are encouraged to submit proposals...
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Crothersville, Indiana, will hold a public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation, which ordinance was introduced on August 4, 2026. The public...
ISP Arrests Man For Attempted Murder Following Shooting
The Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post is investigating a battery and shooting that occurred late Sunday night, July 26, and ended early Monday morning following a multi-county pursuit. The incident began around 10:46 p.m. when the Washington County Sheriff’s...
As National Death Rate Dips, Indiana Remains The Same
by Tim Henderson Indiana Capital Chronicle The nation’s death rate may have fallen to a historic low last year as many of the killers of young people such as drug overdoses, gun homicides and traffic accidents continued receding in 2025, according to new federal...