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Scottsburg City Council approves ordinance concerning sanitation services, proposes electric rate hike
The Scottsburg City Council took action during its regular meeting, passing an ordinance concerning sanitation services and introducing a...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Mar 271 min read


MAYOR GREEN: Waterline Project Set to Begin April 1
Salem, Indiana (March 24, 2025) – The City of Salem is set to begin the next phase of its waterline replacement project on April 1, 2025,...
Marcus Amos | Editor-in-Chief
Mar 241 min read


Communities receive millions in road-funding grants
Communities in Senate District 47 will receive nearly $4.3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching...
George Browning | Staff Writer
Mar 201 min read
Scottsburg secures $1.875 million low-interest loan for new housing development
By Sharon Estep The City of Scottsburg has been awarded a $1.875 million low-interest loan from the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) to...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Mar 181 min read
Scott County Council hear public concerns about overspending by Sheriff's Department
By Sharon Estep At a recent public meeting of the Scott County Council, officials heard public comments about the overspending by the...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Mar 182 min read
Scott County Council rejects Sheriff's debit card proposal for inmate funds
By Sharon Estep The Scott County Council rejects Sheriff Jerry Goodin's debit card proposal for inmate funds; citing concerns over...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Mar 181 min read
Scott County Veterans Office addresses transportation challenges for local veterans
The Scott County Veterans Office continues to tackle transportation challenges faced by local veterans seeking medical care. While...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Jan 232 min read
Group Life partners with county to offer affordable and permanent employee benefits
In an effort to enhance county employee benefits without adding cost to the county, Group Life is partnering with local government to...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Jan 162 min read
Board of Commissioners reorganizes leadership for the new year
During the first meeting of the year, the Board of Commissioners reorganized its leadership positions. Commissioner Randy Julian was...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Jan 161 min read
Scottsburg City Council approves sidewalk repair project with Vance and Baker Concrete
The Scottsburg city council approved a motion to reimburse the Electric Department $35,000 for its original purchase of the City Hall...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Jan 111 min read
Scott County Council approve CDL Training Fund
In a recent Scott County Council meeting, the board unanimously approved the creation of a CDL Training Fund, which will be managed by...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Jan 11 min read
Scott County Commissioners approve new insurance carrier amid tight market conditions
Scott County Commissioners have approved a transition to a new insurance provider, Enbridge, following Liberty Mutual's non-renewal of...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Jan 11 min read
City of Scottsburg BOW approves projects and purchases
The Scottsburg Board of Works convened to approve multiple key projects aimed at improving city infrastructure, waste management, parks...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Dec 26, 20242 min read
Southern Indiana RDA approves 21 projects for $45 million in READI funding from IEDC; including $2 million for the York Woods Crossing Development in Austin
City of Austin FB page Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) approved 21 projects to receive funding from the $45 million...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Dec 20, 20241 min read
Scott County Council approves $75,000 in restricted Opioid funds for Community Corrections
During its latest meeting, the Scott County Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2024-72, granting an additional appropriation of...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Dec 13, 20241 min read
Scott County Commissioners reject controversial rezoning proposal for South Alsup Road
In a meeting marked by passionate debate and strong community turnout, the Scott County Commissioners voted 2-1 to reject a rezoning...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Scott County Council allocates ARPA funds to community projects and improvements
The Scott County Council has finalized the allocation of $658,702.01 in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, distributing the...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Dec 13, 20241 min read
County Commissioners consider high-tech upgrades for meetings
In a recent Scott County Commissioner meeting, members discussed potential upgrades to improve technology for meetings, with a focus on...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Scottsburg City Council approves Westwood Golf Course loan to purchase carts
A $150,000 Economic and Industrial loan was approved to purchase golf carts at Westwood Golf Course. The city's approval is for a loan...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 27, 20241 min read
County Council approves interlocal agreement for chip sealing
In a joint effort to enhance local infrastructure and maintenance capabilities, the Scott County Council has approved an interlocal...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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