CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 28, 2023) – A new project in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood aimed at restoring significant stretches of roadway is beginning earlier than expected. Early Tuesday afternoon the Town of Clarksville released information about the project which spans the entire subdivision, encompassing 26 distinct locations, with each varying in both length and width. ...
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PROJECT UPDATE: Payne Kohler Road
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 28, 2023) – A months-long project to improve the safety of Payne Kohler Road is finally coming to a conclusion. Back in March, the Clarksville Town Council awarded a $1.7 million contract to AllTerrain Paving and Construction. The project involved widening the north Clarksville road, lowering the grade on a sizeable hill,...
Clarksville Gym to be Renamed after Former Student and IU Basketball Player
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 27, 2023) – The Clarksville Generals have announced that the Main Gymnasium at Clarksville High School will be renamed to“Chuck Franz Gymnasium!” A dedication ceremony will be held on January 5th, 2024, before tip-off of the Clarksville vs Providence Boys Basketball Game. Franz graduated from Clarksville High School in 1979. During his...
EDC Rejects Revised Proposal for Former America’s Best Site
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 27, 2023) – A new plan to develop the former site of the America’s Best Inns and Suites on Eastern Boulevard has failed. During a late November meeting of the Economic Development Commission (EDC), members voted 3-0 to deny the developer-backed bonds needed for the project to proceed. EDC members are appointed...
Blackiston Mill Road Reopening Delayed 3 Days
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 20, 2023) – The long-awaited reopening of Blackiston Mill Road is being put on hold for three days, but project leaders say it will be worth the wait. Nearly 1,500 feet of Blackiston Mill Road has been closed for months as crews worked to improve stormwater drainage, install new underground utility lines,...
Top Ten Code Violations: What You Need to Know
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 17, 2023) – Since we live in a town and our actions may affect our community, the surrounding area and our neighbors, most cities and towns adopt or create ordinances which are then placed into code to assist the jurisdictions for implementation. As a result, property values remain or increase, and the...
Blackiston Mill Road Project Phase 2 Nearing Completion
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 8, 2023) – The long-awaited re-opening of Blackiston Mill Road in Clarksville is less than two weeks away. Today representatives from the Lochmueller Group, the engineering firm overseeing the work, sent out an update on the progress of the road project. Phase 2 of the Blackiston Mill Road Improvement is a 1500...
Town Council Approves School Resource Officer for Providence High School
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 8, 2023) – Students at Clarksville’s Providence High School will notice a big change when they start the 2024-2025 school year. During a Monday meeting of the Clarksville Town Council, an agreement was approved between the Town and Providence High School to provide a new School Resource Officer. Under the agreement, the...
Clarksville Awarded $227,000 Grant for Beechwood Manor Paving
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 6, 2023) – Clarksville’s Beechwood Manor Subdivision will be receiving some much-needed improvements in Spring 2024. The Town of Clarksville has been awarded a Community Crossings Matching Grant from the State of Indiana in the amount of $227,121 for the milling and paving of several streets in the Beechwood Manor neighborhood. The...
Clarksville 2023 Leaf Collection Schedule
CLARKSVILLE, IN (October 31, 2023) – Fall is well underway, and that means local yards will be filling up with colorful leaves ahead of the winter season. As always, the Clarksville Public Works Department will be offering leaf collection for Clarksville residents. The leaf collection routes will begin Saturday, November 11th and continue through the...