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VIDEO: Riverside Drive Public Information Meeting

CLARKSVILLE, IN (January 9, 2024) – With the construction timeline finalized, the Town of Clarksville was able to host a public information event for residents interested in learning more about the Riverside Drive reconstruction project. The information session was held Monday, January 8th from 6:00-7:00pm in the lobby of the Bolt + Tie building. Project...

Clarksville Town Council Making Changes to Improve Public Safety
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Clarksville Town Council Making Changes to Improve Public Safety

CLARKSVILLE, IN (January 3, 2024) – The newly elected members of the Clarksville Town Council started their new terms by making administrative changes, which some believe will improve public safety.  After completing the traditional reorganization of the Town Council, the members voted to create a new full-time position of Public Safety Director. Town Manager Kevin...

Clarksville High School Grads Join the Clarksville Police Department
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Clarksville High School Grads Join the Clarksville Police Department

CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 21, 2023) – The Clarksville Police Department grew a bit larger this week as it welcomed two new officers.  Officers Steven Schnell and Bailey Leonhardt were sworn in during Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting by judge Jimmie Guilfoyle.  It was standing room only in the Council Chambers with dozens of family members,...

LIFE OF SERVICE: Introducing Brian Everage
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LIFE OF SERVICE: Introducing Brian Everage

CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 21, 2023) – It’s one of the most famous quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” While we may strive to serve others as town employees, Clarksville Parks Maintenance Director Brian Everage seems to take it to another level. For...

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END OF WATCH: Police K9 ‘Chapo’ Ready for Retirement

CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 18, 2023) –  Career success is often determined more by the impact you make rather than the sheer amount of time invested in a job. That’s the case when it comes to Clarksville Police K9 Chapo and his partner Sergeant Matt Bauer. Although the duo has only been working together for about...

Public Information Event Scheduled for Riverside Drive Reconstruction Project
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Public Information Event Scheduled for Riverside Drive Reconstruction Project

CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 15, 2023) – Now that a construction timeline has been finalized, the Town of Clarksville is planning to host a public information event for residents interested in learning more about the Riverside Drive reconstruction project.  The information session is scheduled for Monday, January 8th from 6:00-7:00pm.  The event will be held in...

Clarksville Working to End Parking Requirements in Commercial and Industrial Zones
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Clarksville Working to End Parking Requirements in Commercial and Industrial Zones

CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 13, 2023) –Clarksville’s Planning and Zoning Department is leading the charge to change parking requirements across the town.  Planning Director Neal Turpin says parking requirements are common in zoning ordinances across the country but are notoriously based on very little real data. “The same is true in Clarksville,” says Turpin. “Our parking...

Santa Claus is Coming to Clarksville
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Santa Claus is Coming to Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 12, 2023) – Santa Claus is coming to Clarksville again this year as part of the Clarksville Fire Department’s annual Santa Parade.  Listen for the sirens and look for the lights as Santa and his friends cruise around town to see see all the children!  The event will be held the evenings...