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Court may hear more evidence in Plum Creek Crossing lawsuit
CLARKSVILLE — The Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled that a case regarding rezoning for a proposed Clarksville apartment complex be remanded back to the original court to hear more evidence.
LifeSpring opening health clinic in Jeffersonville with federal grant money
JEFFERSONVILLE — For more than 50 years, LifeSpring Health Systems has provided mental health and substance abuse treatment to the Southern Indiana community.Now and for the first time ever, it will begin to offer primary “cradle to grave” health care services at a new clinic funded by a federal grant.“We are absolutely ecstatic,” said Beth Keeney, vice president of development and grants for LifeSpring.
PICTURE OF HELP: Austin man struggling to break addiction gets help from services
AUSTIN — Brandon Terry reaches his hand into a brown paper bag and tosses its contents onto his coffee table — a pack of syringes, sterile cotton swabs, a ream of condoms.
Study: Poverty in Southern Indiana increased by 59 percent over 10 years
SOUTHERN INDIANA — The poverty rate in Southern Indiana increased by nearly 60 percent from 2000 to 2010 after decreasing by 12 percent in the 1990s, according to a study by an Indiana University Southeast research team.Findings from the study that was conducted through the Applied Research and Education Center at IU Southeast will be discussed in a series of public forums in November.The team led by Melissa Fry, the center’s director, used public data for four Southern Indiana counties —...
Nurse Transition Program celebrates 10 years at UC Medical Center
CINCINNATTI, Ohio – UC Health Cardiac Nurse Elaine Philipp hasn’t forgotten the three weeks in 2007 that her son, then a Marine Corps member, spent in a Baghdad hospital after he was injured in an explosion. It was three weeks that Philipp had to rely on strangers on the other side of the world to treat him. “And they took really good care of him,” Philipp said of her son, who is now a veteran — and doing well.
Is Caddy's Tap House moving?
— The local franchisee for R Taco — which opened its first location in Ohio 13 months ago on Brown Street near the University of Dayton — applied for liquor licenses Wednesday to serve beer, wine and spirits at the site of the existing Caddy’s Tap House at 2760 Towne Drive in Beavercreek. The Dallas, Texas-based street-taco restaurant chain announced in November 2017 that it had signed a multi-unit agreement with Dayton-based franchise owner ThreeWitt Enterprises Inc.
Former hotel worker to be sentenced in Clark County Court for embezzlement
JEFFERSONVILLE — A longtime employee of a Clarksville hotel is scheduled for a sentencing hearing today related to the theft of about $350,000 over a four-year period.Karen Upton, who worked for the Clarion Hotel (now the Radisson), was charged in 2016 with four felony counts of fraud and theft, alleged to have occurred between 2013 and 2016, according to court records.
Former hotel worker to be sentenced in Clark County Court for embezzlement
JEFFERSONVILLE — A longtime employee of a Clarksville hotel is scheduled for a sentencing hearing today related to the theft of about $350,000 over a four-year period.Karen Upton, who worked for the Clarion Hotel (now the Radisson), was charged in 2016 with four felony counts of fraud and theft, alleged to have occurred between 2013 and 2016, according to court records.
Chestnut Street historic home in downtown Jeffersonville getting commercial use
JEFFERSONVILLE — The Southern Regional Office of Indiana Landmarks, a statewide historic preservation nonprofit organization, has sold its downtown Jeffersonville property as it prepares to move to New Albany.Greg Sekula, director of the Southern Regional Office, said the new owner of the historic house on 115 Chestnut Street called the Willey-Allhands House will bring a commercial use to the building.The local branch of Indiana Landmarks has purchased the Louis Hartman House, a State Street...
Six-story apartments with river view coming to downtown Jeffersonville
JEFFERSONVILLE — A development firm behind several recent Southern Indiana projects plans to build a six-story apartment complex overlooking the Ohio River in downtown Jeffersonville.Denton Floyd Real Estate Group has bought the grassy lot on Market Street that once held the old Gorsuch Foundry, according to Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore.River View Apartments will hold up to 250 upscale apartment units.
Six-story apartments with river view coming to downtown Jeffersonville
JEFFERSONVILLE — A development firm behind several recent Southern Indiana projects plans to build a six-story apartment complex overlooking the Ohio River in downtown Jeffersonville.Denton Floyd Real Estate Group has bought the grassy lot on Market Street that once held the old Gorsuch Foundry, according to Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore.River View Apartments will hold up to 250 upscale apartment units.
BEILMAN: A Louisville girl's thank you and farewell
When I accepted a job with the News and Tribune four years ago, my familiarity with Southern Indiana was limited to childhood memories of visits to Huber's, Schimpff's and South Side Inn.I was born in Louisville, raised in the Highlands and later St. Matthews. Southern Indiana wasn't far (actually, just about a 10-minute drive), but it may as well have been hours away, considering how little of it I had seen.Finding the reporter position opening posted online was serendipitous.
Rep. Ed Clere concerned over New Albany public housing plans
NEW ALBANY — A group of concerned residents is holding a candlelight prayer vigil tonight in support of residents of New Albany Housing Authority units slated for demolition. "We Are New Albany" will host the event at 6 p.m. at the city-county building in downtown New Albany. State Rep. Ed Clere, R-New Albany, and Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood Association President Josh Craven of Charlestown are also expected to attend.
Here's who has announced they are running in the 2018 elections in SoIn
SOUTHERN INDIANA — Voters in Clark and Floyd counties already have a long list of candidates to consider for 2018 elections before the period to file candidacy has even begun.More than three dozen people who will likely appear on ballots in Southern Indiana have announced their intentions to run for county, state and federal elections.The first day candidates can file to run in the primary election is Jan. 10. All must file declarations of candidacy by Feb. 9.
Critics of New Albany Housing Authority demolition plan to deliver petition to mayor
NEW ALBANY — A group of New Albany Housing Authority residents and others who oppose a plan to demolish more than 500 units stood supported by a state representative and local candidates Monday night.They were also backed by more than 1,000 people who have signed petitions, some of whose signatures may be hand-delivered to New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan on Tuesday.The group, called We Are New Albany, held a candlelight vigil in front of the City-County building on Monday evening.
River Ridge is demolishing first 25 'igloos,' or WWII-era bunkers that stored ammo
UTICA — The River Ridge Development Authority is launching its first phase of large-scale demolition of the industrial park's "igloos" left over from the days the land was a U.S. Army Ammunition Plant.The River Ridge board, convening after a holiday luncheon at Nick's Powder Keg Museum of Treasures, approved a $287,500 contract with Bryan Stumler Excavating Inc.
Walmart Heart program honors Jeffersonville teen set for kidney transplant
CLARKSVILLE — Fourteen-year-old Caleb Smiley has spent his life in and out of hospitals.He was born with gastroschisis, or with his intestines outside of his body. The condition has led to a constellation of health complications, causing a multi-organ transplant 11 years ago.Next month, he will receive one of his father's kidneys and will spend six months in a Pittsburgh hospital.
Greater Clark elementary schools compete in robotics competition
JEFFERSONVILLE — The Thomas Jefferson Elementary School robotics team was worried when 30 minutes before the scrimmage Saturday, its robot malfunctioned.Two competing elementary school teams – one from Spring Hill, the other from Wilson, stepped up and agreed to lend their robots in a pinch.Lucky for Thomas Jefferson, its homemade robot started working "seconds" before it was the team's turn to compete, said teacher and coach Cara Belcher.
UPDATE: Victims in car and train collision in Sellersburg identified
SELLERSBURG — The 29-year-old man who died in a car collision with a train Friday has been identified as Amir Salman, according to Sellersburg Police Chief Russ Whelan.Salman was one of the three people who were in the car that was struck by a train at Bringham Drive and U.S. 31 in Sellersburg just before 4 p.m. Friday. The others, 26-year-old Mohammad Alanani, and 18-year-old Amaal Shaibi, were being treated at University of Louisville Hospital.
1si's Dant Chesser elected chair of statewide economic development board
INDIANAPOLIS — Wendy Dant Chesser, president and CEO of One Southern Indiana, has been elected chair of the Indiana Economic Development Association board of directors.Dant Chesser was previously vice chair and secretary of the board, as well as the chair and member-at-large for the organization's legislative committee. "I'm very honored to be elected board chair of this prestigious organization," Dant Chesser said.
Car and train collision in Sellersburg leaves three in serious condition
SELLERSBURG — Three people are injured after their car and a train collided at U.S. 31 and Bringham Drive in Sellersburg according to Sellersburg Fire Chief Boyce Adams. Sellersburg fire and police responded to the scene this afternoon. Crash victims are being transported by ground to area hospitals. Their conditions are unknown.This story will be updated.
Charlestown officials testify in water sale hearing in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Charlestown city officials and others are testifying this week during an evidentiary hearing overseen by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission regarding a proposed $13.4 million sale of its water system to Indiana American Water.The state board is tasked with deciding whether or not to approve the sale. After the hearing, all parties will submit their comments arguing how they believe the commission should act.
INDOT: Mt. Tabor Road project change requires more public input
NEW ALBANY — The city of New Albany must seek additional public involvement before it can move forward with reconstruction of Mount Tabor Road — something for which a handful of residents have been asking for about a year.Last year, city officials changed the plans for the intersection of Mount Tabor Road and Klerner Lane from a four-way stop to a signalized intersection with turning lanes.
INDOT tells New Albany officials Mt. Tabor Road project change requires more public input
NEW ALBANY — The city of New Albany must seek additional public involvement before it can move forward with reconstruction of Mount Tabor Road — something for which a handful of residents have been asking for about a year.Last year, city officials changed the plans for the intersection of Mount Tabor Road and Klerner Lane from a roundabout to a signalized intersection with turning lanes.
Owner of Masonic Temple to look into converting top floors to apartments
JEFFERSONVILLE — The owner of the historic Masonic Temple in downtown Jeffersonville, which was previously targeted for demolition, says he is looking into the feasibility of converting the top floors into apartments.Chris Nolan, of Pinnacle Properties Development Group LLC, filed a demolition application with the city of Jeffersonville in February for the 91-year-old structure that has suffered significant interior damage.When he didn't receive the required approval from the Jeffersonville...
New Albany housing board signs resolution stating none will be homeless after demolition
NEW ALBANY — The New Albany Housing Authority Board of Commissioners signed a resolution Monday stating no current residents living in public housing "will be made homeless" as the result of a plan to demolish hundreds of units.The board unanimously approved the resolution during its regular meeting, putting into writing assurances that members have previously verbally made to the community."This is no different than what we've said, but clearly I think people don't believe or are listening...
First Pleasant Ridge couple moves into Charlestown senior housing
CHARLESTOWN — Friday night, David and Mary Hayes slept in a brand new home outside the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood in Charlestown. It's a day David used to think would never come."It means a whole different life," said David, who relies on government assistance for his income. "We were living in a house that was literally falling down. Disabled, couldn't afford to fix it up.
New Albany VA clinic puts patients in control, offers close access to mental health services
NEW ALBANY — Harrison County resident Phil Pennington didn't know his extreme anger, hypervigilance and lack of sleep were symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder until he was 66 years old.The Vietnam War veteran had received medical services from a Veterans Affairs clinic, but it wasn't until after he told his doctor he believed something was wrong that he underwent testing and received the official diagnosis.Now, he participates in group therapy sessions and takes medication that allows...
New Albany VA clinic offers closer access to mental health services
NEW ALBANY — Harrison County resident Phil Pennington didn't know his extreme anger, hypervigilance and lack of sleep were symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder until he was 66 years old.The Vietnam War veteran had received medical services from a Veterans Affairs clinic, but it wasn't until after he told his doctor he believed something was wrong that he underwent testing and received the official diagnosis.Now, he participates in group therapy sessions and takes medication that allows...
Jeffersonville Arts and Cultural District planning brings buzz to community
JEFFERSONVILLE — Jeffersonville Public Arts Administrator Dawn Spyker said the new burst of color painted on a decommissioned water tank on Michigan Avenue is drawing attention to the city's Arts and Cultural District, which has only just begun to form."People already are walking down to this area because they see it from the walking bridge," Spyker said.It's just the one of the first of many new features to come in an industrial area downtown that city officials hope to transform into a...
New Albany VA clinic offers closer access to mental health services
NEW ALBANY — Harrison County resident Phil Pennington didn't know his extreme anger, hypervigilance and lack of sleep were symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder until he was 66 years old.The Vietnam War veteran had received medical services from a Veterans Affairs clinic, but it wasn't until after he told his doctor he believed something was wrong that he underwent testing and received the official diagnosis.Now, he participates in group therapy sessions and takes medication that allows...
Greater Clark gives hotspots to students who don't have internet at home
CLARK COUNTY — Jeffersonville High School sophomore Reece Elder is completing his pre-calculus, AP World History and Honors chemistry homework at his kitchen table Tuesday, papers spread out and school-provided laptop open.On the table close by is a small, square piece of technology that allows Elder to do his homework where it's meant to be done — at home — and not at a McDonald's."It's a whole lot easier, it's a whole lot more accessible, because 90 percent of my stuff's online anyway,"...
News and Tribune wins 11 awards in Indiana newspaper contest
INDIANAPOLIS — The News and Tribune brought home 11 awards from the 2017 Hoosier State Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including a first place recognition for its heroin epidemic coverage.Every year, the HSPA honors newspapers across Indiana in six divisions based on subscription totals.“I was gratified that our work submitted to the HSPA Better Newspaper Contest was so highly regarded," Editor Susan Duncan said.
Georgetown likely to invest water sale proceeds
GEORGETOWN — The Georgetown Town Council is likely to borrow money to fund its wastewater treatment plant expansion, instead of saving and possibly investing the proceeds from their water utility sale.In October, a state board approved Indiana American Water's purchase of the town's utility for an estimated $6 million-plus.Town Council president Everett Pullen said the council will look into investing the money to yield interest.
Judge says Charlestown officials gave Pleasant Ridge developers special treatment
CHARLESTOWN — A Scott County judge has ruled the City of Charlestown must enforce its property maintenance code in a "consistent" way against a neighborhood group and a private developer, siding with homeowners who filed suit over redevelopment of the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood.Scott County Judge Jason Mount, specially appointed to the case, granted a preliminary injunction Monday, stipulating the manner in which the city should fine property owners under its maintenance code.The injunction...
UPDATE: Judge says Charlestown officials gave Pleasant Ridge developers special treatment
CHARLESTOWN — A Scott County judge has ruled the City of Charlestown must enforce its property maintenance code in a "consistent" way among a neighborhood group and a private developer, marking a win for homeowners who filed suit over redevelopment of the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood.Scott County Judge Jason Mount, specially appointed to the case, granted a preliminary injunction Monday, stipulating the manner in which the city should fine property owners under its maintenance code.The...
Judge grants injunction in Pleasant Ridge code enforcement case
CHARLESTOWN — A Scott County judge has ruled the city of Charlestown must enforce its property maintenance code in a "consistent" way among a neighborhood group and a private developer, marking a win for homeowners who filed suit over redevelopment of the Pleasant Ridge neighborhood. Scott County Judge Jason Mount, specially appointed to the case, granted a preliminary injunction Monday, stipulating the manner in which the city should fine property owners under its maintenance code.
Southern Indiana leaders: Affordable housing supply tight in region
NEW ALBANY — Some community leaders believe Clark and Floyd counties don't have the resources needed to meet housing demands.It's just one of the barriers those below the median area income face in Southern Indiana that locals expressed to Lt. Gov.
Charlestown Grammy nominee credits local bluegrass scene
+4 Cleveland began playing at an early age, later studying music at the Kentucky School for the Blind. Cleveland said that he immediately knew the fiddle was for him after hearing the bluegrass tune, Orange Blossom Special, at the age of four.
Charlestown Grammy nominee credits local bluegrass scene
CHARLESTOWN — Michael Cleveland can't remember life before bluegrass music.His grandparents, avid bluegrass fans but not musicians themselves, founded a local group that threw jams in Henryville every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Because that just wasn't enough, they traveled to Scottsburg and Madison on off-weekends to hear more performances.
Court of Appeals denies Sellersburg clerk-treasurer's lawsuit against town council
SELLERSBURG — A state judge has ruled that Sellersburg Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Miller is not entitled to staff an additional employee in her office without approval by the town council.The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a decision by a special judge from Scott County, who ruled a year ago that the town council had the authority to defund a position in the clerk-treasurer's office in 2015, right before newly elected Clerk-Treasurer Michelle Miller took office.The ruling closes the chapter...
I-65 lane restoration in Clark County pushed back to tonight
CLARK COUNTY — Work originally scheduled to occur overnight Tuesday to return Interstate 65 to its regular northbound and southbound lanes near Sellersburg has been pushed back to Wednesday evening.The Indiana Department of Transportation's subcontractor for the $67 million I-65 widening project tasked with striping the new pavement Tuesday was delayed after one of its trucks broke down, according to INDOT spokesman Harry Maginity.
Jeffersonville firefighters honored for rescuing two from burning Kentucky home
JEFFERSONVILLE — Two Jeffersonville firefighters — one off-duty, one long retired — were presented honors Wednesday for rescuing two people from a burning building in Kentucky over the weekend.JFD Lt. Greg Hammond and his stepfather, retired firefighter Mike Priest, were on their way to pick up deer meat from a processing plant in Meade County when they saw smoke coming from the eaves of a house on Saturday.The two pulled off the road and rescued a young boy and a man from a second-story...
Jeffersonville firefighters honored for rescuing two from burning Kentucky home
JEFFERSONVILLE — Jeffersonville residents Mike Priest and his stepson, Greg Hammond, were on their way to a meat processing facility in Meade County, Ky., during Thanksgiving weekend when they noticed smoke seeping from the eaves of a home.They didn't hesitate.Priest and Hammond pulled over the car, and with the help of a ladder stored in the truck of another driver who stopped, were able to rescue a young boy, a man and their dog from a second story window.
Clarksville reaches agreement on south end flooding fix
CLARKSVILLE — It took almost a year, but two Clark County communities have finally reached a cost-sharing agreement for a project aimed at decreasing downtown Clarksville flooding.The Clarksville Redevelopment Commission and the Jeffersonville-Clarksville Flood Control District each will contribute $2 million to fund the construction of a new pump station at Cane Run Creek.
Autoneum fined $224k by Indiana OSHA after worker fatality
JEFFERSONVILLE — A Jeffersonville automotive manufacturing facility has been fined $224,000 by the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration for five alleged safety violations following the death of an employee in October.Autoneum North America Inc., an international automotive supplier, must either pay the fines or contest the violations 15 business days from the order that was issued on Nov. 15.
Autoneum fined $224K by Indiana OSHA after worker fatality - wave3.com-Louisville News, Weather & Sports
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN (NEWS AND TRIBUNE) — A Jeffersonville automotive manufacturing facility has been fined $224,000 by the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration for five alleged safety violations following the death of an employee in October. Autoneum North America Inc., an international automotive supplier, must either pay the fines or contest the violations 15 business days from the order that was issued on Nov. 15.
Autoneum fined $224k by Indiana OSHA after worker fatality
JEFFERSONVILLE — A Jeffersonville automotive manufacturing facility has been fined $224,000 by the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration for five alleged safety violations following the death of an employee in October.Autoneum North America Inc., an international automotive supplier, must either pay the fines or contest the violations 15 business days from the order that was issued on Nov. 15.
Sellersburg Town Council gives 10-year tax break to expanding construction company
SELLERSBURG — The Sellersburg Town Council granted a 10-year tax abatement during its meeting Monday to a construction company looking to double its operations space.The approval came only after council members questioned the potential consequences of tax abatements in the town and whether they should require more from developers in return for the break.L5 Leasing LLC plans to build a 20,000-25,000-square-foot facility on about seven acres of vacant property in Sellersburg Industrial Park.
I-65 construction in Southern Indiana to end next week after two years
CLARK COUNTY — Next week, drivers will notice lanes opening up on Interstate 65 after two years of construction.New lanes on the east side of I-65 between mile markers 8 and 11.2 will open overnight Tuesday. Currently, northbound traffic is routed to the southbound side of the interstate.The switch will result in two lanes of traffic in each direction, marking the return to normal flow since construction began last spring.
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