CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 18, 2023) – Career success is often determined more by the impact you make rather than the sheer amount of time invested in a job. That’s the case when it comes to Clarksville Police K9 Chapo and his partner Sergeant Matt Bauer. Although the duo has only been working together for about...
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Public Information Event Scheduled for Riverside Drive Reconstruction Project
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 15, 2023) – Now that a construction timeline has been finalized, the Town of Clarksville is planning to host a public information event for residents interested in learning more about the Riverside Drive reconstruction project. The information session is scheduled for Monday, January 8th from 6:00-7:00pm. The event will be held in...
Clarksville Working to End Parking Requirements in Commercial and Industrial Zones
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 13, 2023) –Clarksville’s Planning and Zoning Department is leading the charge to change parking requirements across the town. Planning Director Neal Turpin says parking requirements are common in zoning ordinances across the country but are notoriously based on very little real data. “The same is true in Clarksville,” says Turpin. “Our parking...
Santa Claus is Coming to Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 12, 2023) – Santa Claus is coming to Clarksville again this year as part of the Clarksville Fire Department’s annual Santa Parade. Listen for the sirens and look for the lights as Santa and his friends cruise around town to see see all the children! The event will be held the evenings...
Crews Preparing for Reconstruction of Riverside Drive in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 11, 2023) – Visitors to the Ohio Riverfront in the Town of Clarksville will notice some big changes in the coming months. Representatives from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Town of Clarksville, MAC Construction, Lochmueller Group and others met today for a pre-construction meeting on the planned reconstruction of Riverside Drive. ...
Clarksville Donates $20,000 in Honor of Former Town Councilman
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 8, 2023) – The Clarksville Town Council is helping hundreds of local kids in honor of former Councilman David “Red” Worrall. He passed away shortly after collapsing outside a polling station while greeting voters in early November. Worrall was vying for a new term on the Town Council as an At-Large candidate....
Grant Awarded to Study Adding Rail Service From Louisville to Indianapolis
LOUISVILLE, KY (December 8, 2023) – The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA), the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the region, is thrilled to announce its successful bid in securing a planning grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This grant will assess the viability of re-establishing passenger rail service connecting Louisville to Indianapolis....
Goodbounce Pickleball Yard Celebrates Opening of New Clarksville Location
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 8, 2023) – Goodbounce, a premier destination for indoor pickleball enthusiasts, is excited to announce the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art facility in Southern Indiana. The company’s newest location brings premium-level indoor pickleball to an already vibrant and growing downtown Clarksville. “Goodbounce is a perfect complement to the businesses and amenities...
Clarksville’s ‘Run for the Kids’ Donates Nearly $10,000 to Local Charities
CLARKSVILLE, IN (December 6, 2023) – Some local kids will be enjoying a very merry Christmas thanks to the organizers of Clarksville’s annual ‘Run for the Kids’. The annual 5K run/walk event is held every October with a goal of raising money in support of southern Indiana kids. The proceeds are split annually between Clarksville’s...
Clarksville Fire Promoting New Paramedicine Program
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 30, 2023) – Clarksville Fire Chief Brandon Skaggs says the department’s new paramedicine program is up and running. It was announced earlier this summer that the department had been award $495,000 in grants from the Indiana Department of Health to support the program, which is the first of its kind in southern...