Southern Indiana (March 19, 2024) – Art is SoIN! The Southern Indiana arts scene is filled with magnificent murals, striking statues and great galleries. Area residents and visitors can now sign up for the Inspired SoIN passport, a free year-round digital passport that allows users to immerse themselves in the artistic worlds of Clark and...
Category: Local News
Residents Reminded Not to Place Yard Signs in Public Right-of-Way
CLARKSVILLE, IN (March 14, 2023) – The political season is in full swing and that means lots of yard signs going up across the Town of Clarksville. Town code enforcement officials say they are seeing more signs across town as we get closer to Easter with local churches putting them out to advertise Easter services....
INDOT Sets Goal to Reduce Fatalities and Incapacitating Injuries by 25 percent on Indiana Roadways
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (March 14, 2024) – Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Smith addressed the agency’s renewed focus on safety and commitment to the Buckle Up Phone Down initiative during opening remarks at the 110th annual Purdue Road School Conference and Expo on Tuesday. Buckle Up Phone Down is a safety campaign that tackles...
Clarksville Makes Change to “Thunder Over Louisville” Pedestrian Traffic Plan
CLARKSVILLE, IN (March 14, 2024) – The Town of Clarksville is making a change to the traffic plan for Thunder Over Louisville to protect spectators. The change involves the current construction zone on Riverside Drive near Main Street. In February, construction crews began work on a Riverside Drive revitalization project which will include new lighting,...
Clarksville Boy Scouts Selected to Attend Camp Kilowatt
CLARKSVILLE, IN (March 12, 2024) – Summer camp is something most scouts look forward to each year, but two local boy scouts have even more reason to be excited. Clark County REMC recently notified Troop 4010 Scouts Logan Conklin and Matthew Huber that they were selected to attend Camp Kilowatt this summer. Conklin is currently...
INDOT Announces Upcoming Closure of Progress Way Bridge
CLARKSVILLE, IN (March 11, 2024) – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc. is scheduled to close Progress Way over I-65 to begin bridge rehabilitation work on or after Monday, March 18, near Clarksville. The bridge is located just west of U.S. 31 and is expected remain closed for up to 11 weeks, weather...
PROJECT UPDATE: Riverside Drive Reconstruction
CLARKSVILLE, IN (March 8, 2024) – As part of the Riverside Drive Reconstruction Project, engineering firm Lochmueller Group will be sending out monthly progress updates for local residents. To sign up to receive the updates via email, send a message to riversidedrive@lochgroup.com. Here is the latest update posted on March 7th. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed...
Historic Preservation Commission Bringing a bit of History to Downtown Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, IN (March 7, 2024) – The new downtown Clarksville streetscape is still under construction, but the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is already planning to add a bit of history to the area. The HPC issued a ‘Request for Proposals’ Thursday in hopes of honoring the contribution of brothers George Rogers Clark and William Clark...
Clarksville Police Department Begins Partnership with Project CARE
CLARKSVILLE, IN (March 5, 2024) – The Clarksville Police Department is pleased to announce that we have entered a partnership with Project Care. Project Care is a collaborative effort involving law enforcement, mental health providers, medical care providers, and first responders designed to provide support to individuals within 24 to 72 hours following an overdose....
Clarksville RDC Approves $400,000 Donation to Local Schools
CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 29, 2024) – Several Clarksville schools are getting some extra assistance from the Clarksville Redevelopment Commission (RDC). During its monthly meeting in February, the RDC approved the disbursement of $400,000 to be split among Clarksville Community Schools, Greater Clark County Schools (Parkwood Elementary), Providence High School, and St. Anthony of Padua School. ...