CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc. is scheduled to temporarily close the eastbound I-265 off-ramp to northbound I-65 on or after the evening of Saturday, October 19, to complete pavement work in Clark County. Work will begin at approximately 9 p.m. and is expected to take up to one...
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Clarksville Welcomes Seven New Firefighters
CLARKSVILLE, IN (October 10, 2024) – The Clarksville Fire Department continues to grow with the addition of seven newly trained firefighters. The new members of the CFD were sworn-in by Judge Jimmie Guilfoyle during the most recent Town Council meeting. Family and friends packed the Town Council Chambers for the special ceremony. Once the firefighters...
Clarksville Town Manager Named Indiana “Manager of the Year”
CLARKSVILLE, IN (September 18, 2024) – Clarksville Town Manager Kevin Baity is receiving some much deserved praise from his peers across the hoosier state. Members of the Indiana Municipal Management Association (IMMA) have voted to name Baity the 2024 “Manager of the Year”. Members were asked to nominate a worthy Indiana town or city manager...
Clarksville Celebrates Completion of New Downtown Mural
CLARKSVILLE, IN (September 16, 2024) – Clarksville’s downtown area has a new look thanks to the Cornerstone Group and local artist Damon Thompson. Earlier this year, the Cornerstone Group contacted Thompson about the possibility of painting a huge mural on the side of a large building downtown, across from the Bolt + Tie building. The...
A New Home for Clarksville’s Famous Chicken
CLARKSVILLE, IN (September 11, 2024) – It has had local social media buzzing for weeks, and even made appearances on local news outlets. Now Clarksville’s famous chicken now has a permanent home. For weeks, residents posted photos of the mysterious chicken wandering the streets of south Clarksville. Many wondered where the chicken came from and...
Clarksville Celebrating Completion of New Mural with Ribbon-Cutting
CLARKSVILLE, IN (September 9, 2024) – The Clarksville Arts Commission will be celebrating the completion of Clarksville’s newest art installation with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, September 16th. Area residents and members of the community are invited to learn more about the project and the artist behind it. The mural covers nearly the entire...
Riverside Drive Construction Update
CLARKSVILLE, IN (September 4, 2024) – The project seeks to improve the continuity of bicycle and pedestrian facilities along the Ohio River Greenway by linking Ashland Park to the City of Jeffersonville near the Restaurant Row area. The project will reconstruct Riverside Drive to accommodate two lane traffic, parallel parking, concrete sidewalks on each side...
St. Anthony Church Celebrates 75 Years in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, IN (September 4, 2024) – The vibrant community of St. Anthony Church in Clarksville is celebrating a momentous occasion – its 75th anniversary in Clarksville. The church’s journey, which began in Jeffersonville in 1851, is a testament to the enduring faith and resilience of its parishioners. The move to Clarksville in 1949, spearheaded by...
RiverLink Issues Text Message Fraud Alert
LOUISVILLE, KY (August 29, 2024) — To protect customers, RiverLink warns recipients of a text smishing attempt impersonating the tolling service for three bridges connecting Kentucky and Indiana. The text message includes a link and the sender is listed as “RiverLinks” or “Kentucky Toll Roads”. RiverLink is working to have any reported fraudulent websites removed....
Clarksville Police Chief Unveils Newly Enhanced Narcotics Division
CLARKSVILLE, IN (August 2024) – In a bold move aimed at sharpening their focus on combating narcotics-related crimes, the Clarksville Police Department (CPD) has announced a major restructuring of its detective divisions. This initiative, spearheaded by Chief Nathan Walls, marks the establishment of a dedicated Narcotics Division within the department—a decision praised as a significant...