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CANDIDATE PROFILE: Greg Hertzsch

How long have you been a resident of Clarksville?: 23 YearsOccupation: Shipping Assistant at Vivid Impact LLCEducation: Indiana University Southeast (1993) – A.S. Degree in Computer SciencePreviously held elected office: NoneEndorsements: Libertarian Party of Indiana Why did you decide to run for this office? “Over the years the council has neglected the concerns of the...

LABOR REPORT: Clark County with the 42nd Lowest June Unemployment Rate in Indiana
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LABOR REPORT: Clark County with the 42nd Lowest June Unemployment Rate in Indiana

CLARKSVILLE, IN (July 31, 2023) – The Labor Market Review from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development contains a monthly snapshot of various labor market information in our region. This report consists of data for June 2023. Some of the data in this report includes: • Labor force: employment and unemployment• Consumer Price Index• Unemployment...

Clarksville Youth Council Awarded Grant from Indiana American Water
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Clarksville Youth Council Awarded Grant from Indiana American Water

CLARKSVILLE, IN (July 28, 2023) – The Clarksville Youth Council is continuing to make a positive impact in Southern Indiana, and that impact is being recognized by local business leaders. Indiana American Water announced that the Youth Council has been awarded a $2,000 grant as part of IAW’s 2023 Environmental Grant Program. Indiana American Water...

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John Gilkey: Reflecting Back on 12 Years of Service to Clarksville

John Gilkey has lived in Clarksville with his wife Virginia for 53 years. He says they moved into the Fairlawn subdivision after they were married and have never left. It wasn’t until January 2012 that he took office as the Town Council representative for Clarksville’s 2nd District. After more than a decade of service to...

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CANDIDATE PROFILE: Laura DeMent

How long have you been a resident of Clarksville?: 16 YearsOccupation: Executive Administrative Officer (Banking Industry), Yoga TeacherEducation: Castle High School (1999); Ivy Tech – Business; University of Evansville – Banking; Institute for Integrative Nutrition (2013)Previously held elected office: None Why did you decide to run for this office? “I am running for Clarksville Town...

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Town of Clarksville Selects New Economic Development Director

CLARKSVILLE, IN (July 26, 2023) – Clarksville administrators have selected a new Economic Development Director to continue building on the success and momentum currently underway in the growing southern Indiana community.  Clarksville Town Manager Kevin Baity announced that Tammi Gibson will be joining the Town staff beginning August 7th. “Clarksville is exploding with new development,...