CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 11, 2023) – Visitors to the Ohio Riverfront in the Town of Clarksville will notice some big changes in the coming months. Representatives from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Town of Clarksville, MAC Construction, Lochmueller Group and others met today for a pre-construction meeting on the planned reconstruction of Riverside Drive. ...
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CDC Raises Flu Spread Rate in Indiana to ‘Moderate’
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 11, 2023) – Cases of the flu are on the rise across the state of Indiana and now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised the spread rate in the Hoosier State to ‘Moderate’. Indiana was in the ‘Low’ rate of spread as of November 25th. According to WISH-TV...
Clarksville Donates $20,000 in Honor of Former Town Councilman
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 8, 2023) – The Clarksville Town Council is helping hundreds of local kids in honor of former Councilman David “Red” Worrall. He passed away shortly after collapsing outside a polling station while greeting voters in early November. Worrall was vying for a new term on the Town Council as an At-Large candidate....
Grant Awarded to Study Adding Rail Service From Louisville to Indianapolis
LOUISVILLE, KY (December 8, 2023) – The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA), the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region, is thrilled to announce its successful bid in securing a planning grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This grant will assess the viability of re-establishing passenger rail service connecting Louisville to Indianapolis....
Goodbounce Pickleball Yard Celebrates Opening of New Clarksville Location
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 8, 2023) – Goodbounce, a premier destination for indoor pickleball enthusiasts, is excited to announce the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art facility in Southern Indiana. The company’s newest location brings premium-level indoor pickleball to an already vibrant and growing downtown Clarksville. “Goodbounce is a perfect complement to the businesses and amenities...
Clarksville’s ‘Run for the Kids’ Donates Nearly $10,000 to Local Charities
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 6, 2023) – Some local kids will be enjoying a very merry Christmas thanks to the organizers of Clarksville’s annual ‘Run for the Kids’. The annual 5K run/walk event is held every October with a goal of raising money in support of southern Indiana kids. The proceeds are split annually between Clarksville’s...
Clarksville Fire Promoting New Paramedicine Program
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 30, 2023) – Clarksville Fire Chief Brandon Skaggs says the department’s new paramedicine program is up and running. It was announced earlier this summer that the department had been award $495,000 in grants from the Indiana Department of Health to support the program, which is the first of its kind in southern...
Goodbounce to Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Clarksville Pickleball Location
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 30, 2023) – Goodbounce is pleased to announce the opening of the company’s newest premium indoor pickleball facility in Southern Indiana. Located in the heart of Clarksville’s new booming downtown area, Goodbounce will create a one-of-a-kind destination for pickleball enthusiasts. The ribbon-cutting for the new 1,600 square-foot facility will be held on...
Clarksville Police Reporting 40% Increase in Holiday Scams from 2022
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 29, 2023) – The season of giving is here and scam artists are already taking advantage of the public’s generosity. Clarksville Police Chief Mark Palmer says his department has already seen a 40% increase in holiday scams compared to the same time last year. “Unfortunately, this year especially, it started prior to...
Two Proposals Submitted for Redevelopment of Clarksville Plaza
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 28, 2023) – Two proposals were submitted for the redevelopment of Clarksville Plaza, the former home of Hobby Lobby and Harbor Freight Tools. During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Clarksville Redevelopment Commission Tuesday evening, Economic Development Director Tammi Gibson informed the commission that two proposals were submitted before the November 20th...