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,...
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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. ...
Redevelopment Commission Approves Sale of Clarksville Plaza to Rural King
CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 29, 2024) – New life is coming to the long-empty Clarksville Plaza. During its meeting Tuesday night, the Clarksville Redevelopment Commission approved the sale of the property on Lewis and Clark Parkway to Rural King LLC for $2,800,000. The company plans to redevelop the property and move from its current location in...
Clarksville Parks Department Releases Draft of New 5-Year Master Plan
CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 27, 2024) – After months of planning and public meetings, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is releasing the first draft of their new 5-Year Master Plan which will span from 2024-2029. The full plan is available on the homepage of the department’s website at ClarksvilleParks.com. The master plan will serve as...
Flag Raising Scheduled for Eagle Scout Project in Lewis & Clark Park
CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 16, 2023) – Clarksville residents are invited to join Boy Scout Troop 4010 and Town of Clarksville officials as we celebrate the installation of new flag poles in Lewis and Clark Park. The celebration will be held on Monday, March 4th at 6:00pm in the park. In Fall 2023, the Clarksville Parks...