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An Easter Canvas paint workshop/party is planned for Sunday, March 8 at the Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up are welcome, and the cost is $35 per person, which includes all supplies, as well as a drink and snacks. No painting experience is necessary. There will be a maximum of 40 participants allowed, and registration is required. To register, visit https://www.charlestownparks.com/charlestownpaints . Those who have questions or need hel

Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming Miss Clark County Pageant, with organizers inviting young women across the county to participate in this year’s competition. The pageant will feature five divisions: Little Miss Clark County (ages 3–6), Miss Preteen Clark County (ages 7–10), Jr. Miss Clark County (ages 11–14), Miss Teen Clark County (ages 15–17), and Miss Clark County (ages 18–21 by January 2027). Entry fees are $40 for Little Miss, Preteen and Jr. Miss div

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ind. — Sellersburg man charged with impersonating an Indiana State Police detective. The investigation began in late January 2026, when Salem Police Chief Eric Mills informed Detective Travis Baker of the Indiana State Police regarding a suspicious phone call received by a Salem Police Department dispatcher. During the investigation, Detective Baker learned that an individual had contacted the Salem Police Department by telephone and allegedly identified hi

Silver Creek Lady Dragons Defeat Scottsburg Warriorettes The Silver Creek Lady Dragons faced off against the Scottsburg Warriorettes for a first-round matchup in sectional play. The Lady Dragons took a 17-3 lead after the first quarter, started the game with a 17-0 run, and never looked back, leading 39-10 at halftime. The Warriorettes did hold the Lady Dragons to multiple scoring droughts, but could not score and fell 65-23. Brooklynn Renn of Silver Creek led all scorers wit

Washington County, Indiana (December 9, 2025) – Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Tara Coats Hunt announces that on the afternoon of December 8, 2025, a Jefferson County, Kentucky Grand Jury, under the direction of the Commonwealth's Attorney Office, returned an indictment in the homicide case involving the death of Cairo Jordan. Dejaune Anderson, Cairo’s mother, has been indicted on Murder, Manslaughter 1st Degree, Criminal Abuse 1st Degree, and Abuse of a Corpse. Prose

PEKIN, IND.  — Thursday, November 27, 2025: Indiana State Police detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Juan Antonio Gutierrez of Pekin.    Around 1:30 Thursday morning, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting on the 9000 block of Bush Road near Pekin, Indiana.  When officers arrived, they found Juan Gutierrez had been shot with a handgun and was unresp

RATE HIKE PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR APRIL 29 A regional water utility serving Scott County and surrounding communities is seeking...

Concerned community members attended a meeting at the Clark County Government Building in River Ridge on April 9 to voice concerns...

At a recent meeting, the Scott County Commissioners appointed two new members to the Scott County Board of Zoning Appeals, filling vacant...

Scott County Jail An Austin man was arrested after an Indiana State Police (ISP) investigation into alleged battery to a child. On April...

Former Scott County Sheriff Kenny Hughbanks Former Scott County Sheriff has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into...

At a recent Renewal by Energy summit, a wide array of energy solutions—including wind, solar, nuclear, and geothermal—were discussed as...

For the past few years, the soul of downtown Scottsburg has echoed with the sounds of guitars strumming, drums pounding, and voices...

Brooks Swank of Austin High School would score his 1,000 career point in the second round of Sectional 45 against Southwestern (Hanover)....

The Austin Fuel Mart Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The City of Austin officially celebrated the opening of the newly-rebuilt Fuel Mart, 145 N....