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It's that time of year again.

State Police are reminding motorists to be on the lookout for deer as they begin to migrate from fields to wooded areas and to area roadways.

Last year, 1,205 vehicles were involved in deer collisions within the State Police Evansville district, which covers Warrick, Vanderburgh, Gibson, Knox, Posey and Pike Counties.

Pike County had 100 vehicle-deer accidents in 2008 involving three injuries. Knox County had 171 with three injuries.

Police advise motorists to use extra caution at dawn and dusk, as these are times when deer travel most frequently.

Always scan the sides of country and rural roads and use high beam headlights when possible.

And, if you see one deer, it's likely there are others close by so slow down. 

The annual Muster on the Wabash celebration is set for this weekend in Vincennes. the event portrays life at Fort Knox 2 in 1811 when Governor William Henry Harrison gathered his troops in preparing for the Battle of Tippecanoe. The Muster features interactive demonstrations, skits,  a skirmish each day, a duel and a live weapons display. In addition, there's the opportunity to learn about Native American culture and womens contributions to the battle. The Muster on the Wabash is conducted at the Vincennes State Historic Site near First and West Harrison Streets.

 The Daviess County Health Department has cancelled its Immunization Clinic set for today due to the newly imposed restricted visitation guidelines at Daviess Community Hospital. The health department adds that the clinics, which are held on the first Friday of the month, are cancelled until the restrictions are lifted. The next clinic for routine childhood shots will be November 17th and 18th at Eastside Park in Washington.

 Some Knox County Boy Scouts are helping out the Vincennes Food pantry this weekend with a can food drive. Scouts from troops 203 and 210 will be picking up canned food items from residents on Saturday.  Scouts are asking that items be placed in a plastic bag on your porch by 9am Saturday for pick up. To schedule a pick up in Vincennes you can call 888-5358.

 The Indiana State Police is warning residents about a scam that has occurred thus far in 11 states and has now been found in Indiana. State police say a telephone caller will claim to be a jury coordinator for the area and will advise the victim that they have failed to show up for jury duty. Usually the victim will protest that they had not received a notice about being selected, the caller will then ask for social security and date of birth. They say they need that information in order to cancel the arrest warrant that had been issued for failure to appear. The information is then used to steal the victim's identity. Police reminds listeners to never give out personal information over the phone.