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Scott County election board holds meeting to further discuss absentee ballot application complaints and procedural concerns
In their November 13 meeting, the county Election Board addressed several issues. First were the allegations involving an absentee ballot...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 20, 20245 min read
Conco's $71 million Scottsburg expansion to create 175 new high-paying jobs
Conco, a major supplier of ammunition containers to the United States Armed Forces, has announced a significant $71 million expansion of...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Enter into interlocal agreement for road repair or bail out Sheriff's Department? Scott County leaders hold joint meeting to discuss remaining ARPA funds
The Scott County Commissioners and the County Council convened in a joint meeting to discuss the allocation of the remaining American...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Packed house as Austin debates new affordable housing development on West York Road: community voices concerns, rezoning committee unanimously approves move to City Council
An Austin rezoning committee meeting drew a packed crowd as the community gathered to discuss a proposed affordable housing project...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 7, 20242 min read
Scottsburg seeks bids for major Cured-in-Place Pipelining Project
The City of Scottsburg is officially inviting contractors to submit bids for the 2024 Cured-in-Place Pipelining Project, a key...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Scott County election board to hold hearing on absentee ballot irregularities and financial oversight concerns involving Democratic Club
As the upcoming election approaches, the county election board is investigating a series of absentee ballot handling and campaign finance...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 7, 20242 min read
Public hearing scheduled for proposed rezoning of land on S. Alsup Road in Scottsburg
The Scott County Area Plan Commission has announced a public hearing to consider a proposed rezoning request for land located at 2856 S....
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Scott County explores security system upgrade and telecommunications contract renewal
Scott County Commissioners discussed two major proposals by IT Director Andrew Campbell: upgrading the county's panic security system and...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 5, 20242 min read
Scott County officials weigh ARPA funds for jail upgrades, request for new trucks under consideration
During the most recent Scott County Commissioner's meeting, officials discussed how best to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan Act...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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
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
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
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
Council to consider special fund request for jail kettle
A proposal will be brought before the Scott County Council to address the need for a new large kitchen kettle for the jail. A quote from...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 13, 20241 min read
Scottsburg Board of Public Works and Safety approves hiring of new utility clerk
By Sharon Estep The Scottsburg Board of Public Works and Safety approved the hiring of a new utility clerk, at their recent meeting....
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Scott County Redevelopment Board explores strategies to boost development with infrastructure and marketing plans
By Sharon Estep Josh Hillman, president of D.C. Develop and representing Christiani Excavating, recently presented to the Scott County...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Scottsburg Police Department hires new officer
By Sharon Estep The Scottsburg Police Department has hired a new police officer. 22-year-old Jeremy Beswick was approved by the Board of...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Scott County Redevelopment Commission reconsiders $150K request for repairs to Westwood Golf Course cart paths
By Sharon Estep In the last meeting of the Scott County Redevelopment Commission, Justin Holland, owner of Westwood golf course in...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Scottsburg Board of Public Works and Safety renews postage meter lease agreement
By Sharon Estep In the recent meeting of the Scottsburg Board of Public Works and Safety, members discussed the renewal of the lease...
Sharon Estep | Staff Writer
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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