At a March Town Council Meeting, Fire Chief Brandon Skaggs presented the 2024 Firefighter of the Year award to Sergeant Scott Meneou. What followed was a deeply moving moment that reminded everyone in the room of the strong bonds shared within the firefighting community. Instead of accepting the award for himself, Sgt. Meneou chose to...
Clarksville is officially a SolSmart Bronze community, earning national recognition for our efforts to make solar energy more accessible for both homeowners and businesses. This designation means we’ve taken real steps to support clean, affordable energy and help pave the way for a more sustainable future in our town. SolSmart is a program funded by...
Clarksville has officially opened its brand-new soccer complex at Lapping Park, transforming a former softball area into a vibrant space for the town’s growing soccer community. With multiple new fields and plenty of room for players and families, the complex is already becoming a popular destination for local teams and weekend games. The project came...
A familiar sight along Clarksville’s riverfront is looking better than it has in years. The Lewis and Clark “Handshake” statue, one of the community’s most iconic landmarks, was recently cleaned and restored to its original bronze shine. The statue, which was dedicated in 2003, marks the historic meeting of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark at...
With Derby season now behind us, we’re looking back on a visit that brought meaning and inspiration to downtown Clarksville. Three sisters from Florida, Minnesota, and Missouri made a special stop at the Rosie the Riveter statue to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis, a cause close to their hearts as one of them lives with...
As part of the continued revitalization of Downtown Clarksville, the town recently celebrated the opening of a new police substation at 1400 Main Street, Suite 104. This new space represents a thoughtful step toward supporting growth in one of Southern Indiana’s fastest-developing areas. With more people living, working, and visiting downtown, the need for a...
Students in Mr. Money’s STEM class at Clarksville Middle School have taken a creative and hands-on approach to learning about their town by building a detailed virtual model of Clarksville using Minecraft. Their hard work and imagination caught the attention of the Town of Clarksville’s Planning & Zoning Department, who visited the class on May...
A second blast of winter weather is on the way and Clarksville Public Works is ready. Director Brad Cummings says his team has been planning since October and started installing their snow plows and salt boxes on town trucks in late November. The department currently has about 2000 tons of road salt on hand, with...
SOUTHEAST INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation’s Southeast District is prepared for winter weather expected to move into the district starting Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) is currently calling for 2-4″ of snowfall across much of Southeast Indiana, with up to 5 inches possible in some southern counties. According to NWS, precipitation is expected...
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 14, 2024) – Dennis Schnurbusch II, CEO of River Heritage Conservancy, welcomed representatives of the community and state leaders to hold a historic groundbreaking ceremony for a new Event Center to be located at 1235 West Kenwood, in Clarksville, Indiana. According to Schnurbusch, “Construction of the Event Center will be the cornerstone...
