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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


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


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


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


Indiana State Police Arrest Sellersburg Man for Impersonating a Public Servant
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
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Feb 91 min read


Sports Page - Aaron Stainbrook
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

Aaron Stainbrook | Sports Reporter & Staff Writer
Feb 55 min read


Warriors Defeat Cougars
Football on the Field. The Scottsburg Warriors Football Team hosted the Cougars of North Harrison on Friday, August 29. The Warriors...

Aaron Stainbrook | Sports Reporter & Staff Writer
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Scott County Fair's Open Class Entries are Preparing for 2025 Exhibition
The Scott County Fair is just “right around the corner”, June 22-28! We hope you will come visit it and all the projects and consider...
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Jun 10, 202510 min read


Stucker Fork Water Utility seeks rate hike; public hearing set for April 29
RATE HIKE PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR APRIL 29 A regional water utility serving Scott County and surrounding communities is seeking...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Community members express concerns over zoning request and building plans near cemetery
Concerned community members attended a meeting at the Clark County Government Building in River Ridge on April 9 to voice concerns...
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Apr 24, 20252 min read
Scott County Commissioners appoint new members to Zoning Board
At a recent meeting, the Scott County Commissioners appointed two new members to the Scott County Board of Zoning Appeals, filling vacant...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Apr 23, 20251 min read


Scott County Man Arrested for Child Battery
Scott County Jail An Austin man was arrested after an Indiana State Police (ISP) investigation into alleged battery to a child. On April...
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Apr 23, 20251 min read


Former Scott County Sheriff Arrested in Connection with Jamey Noel Investigation
Former Scott County Sheriff Kenny Hughbanks Former Scott County Sheriff has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into...
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Apr 23, 20251 min read
Scott County Leaders Explore Renewable Energy as a Path to Economic Recovery
At a recent Renewal by Energy summit, a wide array of energy solutions—including wind, solar, nuclear, and geothermal—were discussed as...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Apr 23, 20253 min read
Heart and Harmony: Summer Music on the Square needs community support to keep the music playing
For the past few years, the soul of downtown Scottsburg has echoed with the sounds of guitars strumming, drums pounding, and voices...

Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Scott County Sports by Aaron Stainbrook - 4-23-25
Adobe Stock image Baseball America’s Favorite Pastime or better known as baseball, is a sport that has over 500 million fans. However,...

Aaron Stainbrook | Sports Reporter & Staff Writer
Apr 23, 20254 min read
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