CLARKSVILLE, IN (July 2, 2024) – Its a problem that Clarksville town leaders have been struggling with for more than a decade. How to safely connect Clarksville’s north end residents to the rest of the town via a pedestrian and bicycle friendly trail. That is the problem town leaders hope to solve with the issuance...
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Clarksville Parks to Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Ashland Park Playground
CLARKSVILLE, IN (June 24, 2024) – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 10th at 5:30pm to celebrate the opening of the new accessible playground in Ashland Park. Nearly $300,000 was spent on the installation of the new playground and the replacement of the existing mulch...
RiverLink Announces Annual Toll Increase for Ohio River Bridges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 17, 2024) – To ensure the operations and maintenance of the three bridges connecting Louisville and Southern Indiana, beginning July 1, 2024, new toll rates will be in effect. The annual rates are determined by a bi-state resolution established in 2013. Rates will range from $2.61 for passenger cars to $15.61 for...
Clarksville Challenger League Featured on WDRB
CLARKSVILLE, IN (June 17, 2024) – More than 100 players from around southern Indiana are involved in the Clarksville Challenger League, which is for players ages 4 to 64 with special needs. Over the weekend, the league was featured on WDRB News. The Town of Clarksville would like to thank league organizer Mickey Higdon and...
Applications Being Accepted for 2024-2025 Clarksville Youth Council
CLARKSVILLE, IN (June 17, 2024) – Applications are now being accepted for Clarksville residents interested in serving on the 2024-2025 Clarksville Youth Council. Each year, Principals from Clarksville High School, Providence High School, Jeffersonville High School, and Silver Creek High School select two students to represent their schools on the Youth Council. The only requirement...
Clarksville Police Considering Move to Safer, More Reliable Taser Technology
CLARKSVILLE, IN (June 11, 2024) – When it comes to de-escalating a heated or dangerous situation, law enforcement officers have a variety of non-lethal tools at their disposal. These tools range from pepper spray and batons to police K9s and physical force. However, one of the most commonly used and safer options are conducted energy...
Clarksville Firefighters Raise $29,000 for WHAS Crusade for Children
CLARKSVILLE, IN (June 10, 2024) – They risk their own safety to keep our community safe, but Clarksville’s Firefighters are going a step further to make a difference in the lives of local kids. During the most recent Town Council meeting, Clarksville Fire Chief Brandon Skaggs announced that firefighters and their families helped raise $29,026...
PROJECT UPDATE: Riverside Drive
CLARKSVILLE, IN (June 10, 2024) – As part of the Riverside Reconstruction Project, planning and engineering firm Lochmueller Group is providing monthly updates on the construction progress. The following includes information from the June update: PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project seeks to improve the continuity of bicycle and pedestrian facilities along the Ohio River Greenway...
Clarksville Scout Troop Celebrating Flag Day with Public Flag Retirement
CLARKSVILLE, IN (June 6, 2024) – The American flag has stood as a symbol of freedom and justice for nearly 250 years. A symbol which many Americans have fought and died to protect and preserve. So when it comes to retiring your worn U.S. flag, you can’t simply throw it in the trash. Proper etiquette...
Lewis and Clark Trail on the Air
CLARKSVILLE, IN (May 31, 2024) – This Saturday, CCARC—Indiana will kick off the LCTOTA event with an activation of the Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Indiana. However, this year, we will be at the George Rogers Clark Cabin location (1021 Harrison Ave, Clarksville, IN), not at the interpretive center. The Lewis and...