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Scott County Property Transfers
Information about all property transfers and land contracts was obtained through the Scott County Auditor’s Office. Prices are listed if available. WARRANTY DEEDS Joann Smith to Pike Property Warehouse LLC; 1 parcel at 637 South Double or Nothing Road, Scottsburg; $65,000. Scott Vozzo and Tabitha Vozzo to Rhonda Laylan; 1 parcel at 521 South Cardinal Lane, Scottsburg; $224,000. Marcus Skaggs to Eric L Pryor and Lisa M Pryor; 1 parcel at 3602 East Bridgewater Road, Scottsburg;

Synthia Estep | Staff Writer
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Scott County Marriage Licenses
Scott County marriage licenses.

Synthia Estep | Staff Writer
Sep 101 min read


September highlights suicide prevention as Indiana continues to face significant toll
September is suicide awareness month.

Synthia Estep | Staff Writer
Sep 22 min read


John Wood Sentenced To 30 Years in The Indiana Department Of Correction For Child Molesting
Scott County Prosecuting Attorney Chris A. Owens announced that John D. Wood was sentenced Wednesday, August 26, in Scott Circuit Court to 30 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, with the entire sentence ordered to be executed in prison. Wood, 65, was convicted by a Scott County jury in June of two counts of Child Molesting following a three-day jury trial. The convictions stemmed from the sexual assault of a 9-year-old victim in June 2024. At sentencing, the prosec
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 262 min read


Bob Russell to Minister at Zoah Christian Church for 173rd Homecoming Service Sept. 20
BOB RUSSELL Zoah Christian Church is pleased to announce Bob Russell as our guest preacher for its annual Homecoming Service. Bob is a renown preacher, speaker and author. At age 22, Bob became the pastor of Southeast Christian Church, a church of 120 members meeting in the basement of a house in Louisville. By the time of his retirement 40 years later in 2006, Southeast had become one of the largest churches in America. Through Bob Russell Ministries, Bob continues offering
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 261 min read


Scott County Democrats Hosting Pork Chop Dinner set for Sept. 4
The Scott County Democrats will host a pork chop dinner on Friday, September 4, at the Democrat's Headquarters on the eastside of the square in Scottsburg. The menu will include pork chops, slaw, green beans, potato salad, drinks and desserts. Come out for food and fellowship with other democrats and meet some of the candidates for the election to be held in November. Your cost for lunch is a donation to the Scott County Democrats. The community is invited to attend.
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 261 min read


Monthly Brown Bag Series Sept. 16
The Scott County Heritage Center and Museum will resume the Monthly Brown Bag Series on Wednesday, September 16, Noon to 1 p.m. at 1050 S Main St., Scottsburg. The presentation will be a Surprise! No charge, just bring your lunch with you and we will provide the dessert and drinks. Organizers promise a great time and a nice program! Questions or comments may be answered by calling 812.752.1050.
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 261 min read


Beginner Crochet Class Sept. 12 at Heritage Center and Museum
The Scott County Heritage Center and Museum will hold a Beginner Crochet Class on Crocheting Dish Cloths on Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at 1050 S Main St., Scottsburg, IN. The Class will feature Martyna Inman as instructor on Crocheting.The fee is $20.00 per person and all need to pay and schedule in advance to insure there are enough supplies. Call 812.752.1050 to reserve your spot on Tuesday, Friday or Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by using your credit card or
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 261 min read


Herb Class Offered Sept. 3 at Heritage Center and Museum
The Scott County Heritage Center and Museum will hold a Herb Class on Thursday, September 3, 6 p.m. at 1050 S Main St., Scottsburg, IN. The Class will feature Missy Callaway and Caitlin Hall, Scott County Master Gardeners as instructors on the ways to use various herbs. The fee is $15.00 per person and all need to pay and schedule in advance to insure there is space. Call 812.752.1050 to reserve your spot on Tuesday, Friday or Saturday 10-4 by using your credit card or droppi
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 261 min read


Indiana Gov. Mike Braun Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Dolly Parton
Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Dolly Parton was an international icon, country music singer, and philanthropist who was responsible for sharing hundreds of millions of books with children through her Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Gov. Braun's flag order applies to flags at the State Capitol and all state facilities statewide. The flag order is effective immediately until 6 p.m.
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 262 min read


Beginner Painting Class at Heritage Center and Museum Sept. 4
The Scott County Heritage Center and Museum will hold a Beginner Painting Class on Friday, September 4, 6 p.m. at 1050 S Main St., Scottsburg. The Class will feature Rhonda Heacock Stephens as instructor on the acrylic painting. The fee is $20.00 per person and all need to pay and schedule in advance to insure there are enough supplies. Call 812.752.1050 to reserve your spot on Tuesday, Friday or Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by using your credit card or dropping by. Questions o
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 261 min read


Ghost Tour at Scott County Heritage Center Sept. 11
The Scott County Heritage Center and Museum will hold a monthly 6 hour Ghost Tour with equipment and instructions by Access The Paranormal men. Friday, September 11, 9 - 3 a.m. at 1050 S Main St., Scottsburg, IN. The fee is $20.00 per person and all need to pay and schedule in advance to insure there is space. NO DROP INS allowed. Saturday night's September 12, is SOLD OUT!. Only 3 more months of running this special! Call 812.752.1050 to reserve your spot on Tuesday, Friday
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 261 min read


Revolutionary War Presentation at Heritage Center Sept. 10
The Scott County Heritage Center and Museum will hold a Revolutionary War Presentation on another Scott County veteran, Hezekiah Applegate on Thursday, September 10, 6 p.m. at 1050 S Main St., Scottsburg. The Program will feature Richard Burch as presenter. The fee is $10.00 per person and all need to pay and schedule in advance to insure there is space. Light refreshments will be served. Call 812.752.1050 to reserve your spot on Tuesday, Friday or Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 261 min read


New Bealls store to open in Salem
Salem, Ind. – Bealls, Inc. announces the opening of a new 14,100 sq. ft. Bealls store at 405 S. Main St. in the Salem Shopping Center. A weekend-long grand opening is targeted for October 9 - 11, 2026. An 8:30 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony marks the celebration on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Bealls is tapping local retail talent for 14 - 16 supervisory and associate positions in the store. The Salem location represents the 15th store in Indiana under Bealls Inc. Bealls wi
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 252 min read


Congratulations to the Austin Middle School Cross Country Team
What a way to start the season! The Austin Middle School Cross Country boys and girls took 1st place as a team. Congratulations to our individual state qualifiers: Sutter Mays, Berley Goodin, and Nash Jameson. All eight of the girls earned ribbons finishing in the top 15. Last but not least, the boys’ performance as a team clinched them a spot at the state meet!
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 201 min read


Exciting news for the City of Scottsburg!
The City of Scottsburg has been awarded a $750,000 OCRA Community Development Block Grant through the Stormwater Improvement Program! This funding will be used to replace stormwater infrastructure in the Larry Lane, Lovers Lane, and Bird Run areas, helping reduce drainage and flooding issues for residents. The City of Scottsburg would like to thank the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for this investment in our community, as well as Kleinpeter Consulting Group, L
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 201 min read


Investigation at Scottsburg business leads to Arrest
Cai-Yun Zheng Anonymous tips regarding Energy Massage, a small business located on North Gardner Street in Scottsburg prompted an investigation and led to one arrest earlier this month on prostitution and false informing charges. After receiving tips that someone was living on the premises and that illegal activities were occurring there, Chief Steve Herald with the Scottsburg Police department then met with officers from other agencies throughout the state who conduct sex tr
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 204 min read


Richardson Sentenced to 40 Years for Two Level 1 Felony Child Molestation Convictions
Tara Coats Hunt, Washington County Prosecutor, announced that Michael Richardson, 33, of Salem, was sentenced yesterday afternoon, August 19th, by Circuit Court Judge Larry W. Medlock, to 40 years in the Indiana Department of Correction after entering an open guilty plea to two Level 1 felony counts of Child Molestation. Michael Richardson entered an open guilty plea to two counts of Level 1 felony Child Molestation involving two separate minor victims. Richard, being a perso
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Aug 203 min read


Scott County Property Transfers
Information about all property transfers and land contracts was obtained through the Scott County Auditor’s Office. Prices are listed if available. WARRANTY DEEDS Richard L Jones and Angela Jones to Phillip B Amos and Alisa M Amos; 1 parcel at 1178 East State Road 256, Austin; $289,000. Calvin W Lehman and Linda L Lehman to Phillip Buckingham; 1 parcel at 1689 Graham Boulevard, Scottsburg; $236,000. Curtis Floyd White and Kimberly White to Destinie Achelpohl and Joseph Tatloc

Synthia Estep | Staff Writer
Jul 82 min read


Borden Community Park Board discusses park maintenance projects
Borden Community Park Board discusses park maintenance projects.

Synthia Estep | Staff Writer
Jul 71 min read
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