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Scott County Commissioners approve new stop sign installation at Fairview and Boatman Roads
At the recent Scott County Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously passed an ordinance authorizing the installation of a stop sign...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 5, 20241 min read
SCSD2 approves the transfer of funds from education to operations for 2025
In a recent meeting of the Scott County School District 2 (SCSD2) board approved a resolution allowing for the transfer of appropriations...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 23, 20241 min read
School bus replacement plan approved by SCSD2 board
The Scott County School District 2 (SCSD2) board approved the 2025 school bus replacement plan, in a recent meeting. The plan includes up...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Capital Projects Plan approved for future SCSD2 improvements
The Scott County School District 2 board approved the Capital Projects Plan as part of the 2025 budget, acknowledging that while the plan...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 23, 20241 min read


What's for a Snack? Roasted Spice Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkins are, of course, a staple of Fall. But don't throw away those pumpkin seeds. Instead make this very tasty and healthy snack....

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Public hearing scheduled for rezoning request on southwest Austin housing development
A public hearing has been scheduled by the Austin Advisory Plan Commission for Wednesday, October 30, at 5:30 p.m., at Austin City Hall....

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Scottsburg board approves sewer lining bid to improve city infrastructure
At a recent meeting, the Scottsburg Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved a bid from Temple & Temple Excavating and...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Enrollment decline hits SCSD2
At a recent SCSD2 board meeting, Superintendent Marc Slaton informed the board that a recent ADM count day on October 1 showed the...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 17, 20241 min read
City of Austin announces Trick-or-Treat Night on October 31
The City of Austin has announced that trick-or-treating will take place on Thursday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Families are reminded to...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 17, 20241 min read
SCSD2 board approves 2025 budget, awaiting state review
The Scott County School District 2 (SCSD2) 2025 budget was officially approved at the board meeting Tuesday, October 8, following a...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 15, 20241 min read
Local group advocates for increased ASL education to bridge gap in faith communities
A group from Washington County and surrounding areas is raising awareness about the need for more people to learn American Sign Language...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 15, 20241 min read
SCSD2 approves resolution for 2025 tax anticipation warrant
The Scott County School District 2 (SCSD2) board has approved a resolution authorizing the use of a tax anticipation warrant for the 2025...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 15, 20241 min read


What's for Dessert? Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
Fall means apples galore! Here is an easy sheet cake recipe that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Scott County Commissioners approve $75K for Pre-trial Case Manager
In a recent meeting, the Scott County Commissioners reviewed and approved a resolution to allocate $75,000 from the Restricted Opioid...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 13, 20241 min read
Scott County Museum hosts spine-chilling ghost tours in October
Join the Scott County Museum for a ghost tour after dark on Saturday, October 19 or Saturday, October 26 at 7 p.m. Led by the museum's...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 13, 20241 min read
Scott County United Way to host annual Power of the Purse on October 25
The Scott County United Way will host its annual Power of the Purse event on Friday, October 25, at the Knights of Columbus in...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 13, 20241 min read
Scott County Schools awarded over $100k for safety upgrades through state grant program
By Sharon Estep Scott County schools have received significant funding for safety upgrades as part of Indiana's Secured School Safety...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 13, 20241 min read
Jail intercom and video system update moves forward, despite funding challenges
At a recent meeting, county officials discussed bids for the much-needed upgrade of the intercom and video systems at the Scott County...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 13, 20241 min read
Scott County Marriage Licenses
Scott County marriage licenses

Synthia Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 13, 20241 min read
City of Austin hosts third annual Fright Night on October 25-13-24
Get ready for a spooky evening in Austin as the city hosts its third annual Fright Night on Friday, October 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. On West...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 13, 20241 min read
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