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Showing Hoosier cheer: Students send cards to soldiers
When Debbie Trotter heard of Hoosier Cheer for Our Heroes — a project organized by Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman to send cards to troops overseas — she wanted to help in a big way.
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CRIME WRAP: Man sentenced in Stover shooting
One of the men involved in the attempted armed robbery and shooting of former Clarksville High School basketball standout Joe Stover pleaded guilty Friday to attempted armed robbery and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Corey Lee “Tink” Thornton, 26, admitted in Superior Court No. 1 that he was struggling with Stover during an attempted robbery that resulted in bodily injury to Stover.
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Grant Line aide picked for top support employee in NAFC
Six-year-old Drake De Wilde may not have much to say about his special education aide, Claudia Rogers, but his smile tells her wonders.
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Q&A: Michele Finn brings love of hooping to Southern Indiana
Michele Finn has an unusual hobby. And she’s trying to spread the word.
An avid Hula Hooper, she is an ambassador of the nonprofit organization, World Hoop Day. The organization makes and distributes hoops to underprivileged children in the United States and around the world.
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Deadline to apply for disaster aid is Monday
Residents of Clark and Floyd counties, affected by September’s wind storm, have until Monday to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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NEW ALBANY: Got something to say about stormwater?
New Albany residents will soon be asked to voice their opinions on stormwater projects.
A two-year master plan being formed by the Stormwater Board and the city-hired firm Stantec was the center of a Friday meeting.
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Members of New Albany units back with their families after deployment
On Jan. 2, Indiana National Guard soldiers in the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team were given a mission to act as peace officers in war-torn Iraq.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 20, 2008
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New Albany has budget
Some city officials question whether the budget cuts will be realistic.
“There’s no way we’re going to make it through a whole year with no overtime in the fire department,” City Attorney Shane Gibson told the council during a work session before the regular meeting.
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Jeffersonville councilman pushes city to curb paper use
City officials were unable to estimate how much is spent on paper because it’s budgeted as office supplies and purchased by departments separately.
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Floyd County Teen Court ready for first trial
Attorneys Kenneth Doane Jr, Scott Tyler and Tricia Hofmann have been working with the teens since July. All three participated in Thursday’s trial and critiqued the teens following the proceedings.
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Education, economy top priorities for 2009 Indiana Legislature
Stemler brought representatives from around Southeast Indiana together Thursday to give residents a preview of the legislative session that lies ahead. The six legislators shared what they expect to see come out of the Indiana General Assembly, which convenes Jan. 7 this year.
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Prosser students prepare to sell hundreds of poinsettias in Southern Indiana
Teacher Mike Johnson said all of that is to better prepare the students for the real world.
“Wrapping 10 to 15 [poinsettias], you’re not getting the experience of a florist,” he said, watching his students continue wrapping. “Now, 200 a day, your hands will feel what a florist has to go through.”
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New Albany men are suspects in two Clarksville robberies
According to a Clarksville Police Department police report, a suspect entered the Speedway about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday and allegedly pointed a silver automatic pistol at an employee and said, “I want the money. I want the money.” The suspect then reportedly walked around the counter and put the gun to the victim’s head and said, “open the register or safe.”
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Temporary jobs seeing temporary slow down
“In general, the staffing industry is a barometer of the overall economy,” said Terry Malone, with J.C. Malone Associates, a temporary employment agency in Southern Indiana and Louisville.
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Retail industry prepares for rough holiday season
The Purdue Retail Institute predicts this could be the worst retail Christmas season in more than 15 years. It may hit Indiana stores even harder with higher-than-average unemployment rates, according to its forecast.
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New Albany branch of U.S. Bank robbed
Witnesses described the man as being about six feet tall and possibly in his 20s or 30s. He never showed a weapon.
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Parkview students get a lesson in conflict resolution
“It was exciting, because we did a bunch of stuff and nobody was arguing or anything,” 13-year-old Robert Brown said.
“It was fun,” Hunter Ballard, 13, said. “We got to mess around and not get in trouble.”
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Floyd County close to ‘maxing out’ Internet capabilities
But it won’t be cheap. Walker said Insight can provide the needed enhancement for $1,900 a month. Currently, the county spends $150 a month for Internet service.
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Clere sworn in to General Assembly
“It is an honor to be a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, and I am eager to begin in earnest the pleasant task of representing District 72,” Clere stated in a news release.
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Clark County Solid Waste District picks up recycling woes
“Inland won’t pick up bins with trash in them,” said Clark Commissioner and Board President Mike Moore. “Either the apartment complexes put waste in Dumpsters, or the cities and towns are going to have to pick [bins] up.”
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Prayer returns to the Indiana Statehouse
U.S. District Judge David Hamilton ruled in 2005 that House prayers mentioning Jesus Christ or using terms such as savior amounted to state endorsement of a religion. But the appeals court said in 2007 that the taxpayers lacked standing to sue because they could not sufficiently link taxpayer money with the practice.
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Clark County agencies use Great American Smokeout to encourage smokers to quit
“Eighty percent of smokers would like to not be smokers,” said Andi Hannah, coordinator for the Clark County Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Coalition. “They know they shouldn’t do it, but they’re terrified to quit.”
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Jeffersonville board gets bids on sidewalk project
On one side of the road, sidewalks will be built between Jeffersonville High School and Meadowlark Road. On the other side, the sidewalks will go from the school down to the intersection with 10th Street.
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Jeffersonville bridge project close to decision
City planner Jim Urban says he expects the city will choose a design by mid-November. Eight engineering firms have submitted proposals.
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YMCA, Nance among Pillar award winners in New Albany
The awards are given annually and recognize investment and commitment efforts to improving the heart of the city.
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Bells ringing: Salvation Army donations give back in more ways than one in Southern Indiana
Theresa Semro got to learn a few tips from Tammy Lindley while they were working as bell ringers for the Salvation Army on Tuesday. Lindley is a veteran — she’s been working as a bell ringer for the past seven years. But for Semro, it’s a first.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 19, 2008
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Recordings detail alleged voter fraud in Jeffersonville
In one of the recordings, a voter — whose name was not released — told the investigator that Galligan campaign workers showed up at his door asking him to fill out an absentee ballot application. And later, Galligan himself showed up and instructed him on how to vote.
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Can’t even buy it in New Albany
“My advice would be that if it’s necessary to replenish our supplies, that the street commissioner call several companies and go” with the best price, City Controller Kay Garry said.
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From wrecking ball to new carpet in Floyd County
Youth Shelter Director Leah Pezzarossi told the commissioners that duct tape has been used to hold the carpet together in several areas. And with the building’s future in limbo, she said carpet is needed.
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Water may be turned off on Jeffersonville sewer delinquents
“If we cut the water off, we’ll get some results,” Mattingly said. “Once word gets around, it would happen less and less.”
It’s something that the board has been working with the water company on for months, he said in an interview after the meeting.
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Public no show at Greater Clark County Schools board hearings
“It amazes me how many people complain and when they have a chance to have their say, they don’t show up,” board member Christina Gilkey said. “It’s disheartening.”
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Two New Albany 21-year-olds arrested
Charles Jecker, 21, and Raymond Toops III, 21, were both charged with resisting law enforcement, possession of a handgun without a permit, violation of the Legend Drug Act and reckless driving. Jecker was also charged with operating while intoxicated in a manner that endangers and with a prior conviction.
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Judge denies Loveless’ appeal to overturn conviction
The Madison Courier is reporting that Loveless claimed her plea deal was not fair or legal because she was a minor at the time, according to a report on newsgathering partner WLKY-TV’s Web site.
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Leaf collection starts in New Albany
“Leaf collection — like street sweeping — is a vital part of a successful stormwater maintenance plan,” Mayor Doug England stated in a news release.
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Warrant issued for 22-year-old accused of touching teen
Michael David Rhodes is charged with class B felony sexual misconduct with a minor and class C felony sexual misconduct with a minor.
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Clark County schools collect 4,000 cans for Center for Lay Ministries
“I learned that the people in need need stuff from the people who have stuff and can give stuff,” Tre’von Burr, 9, said. “And that everybody in the world can make a difference.”
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Stormy forecast: Economic outlook cloudy for Southern Indiana in 2009
“You’re going to have to have a big stomach to handle this market,” said John Boquist, business professor at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 18, 2008
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Clarksville officials OK Clark’s Landing
Condominiums, an amphitheater, a museum, a hotel and convention center with a two-story parking garage, open space, restaurants and shops are all depicted in the conceptual plans for the area, which is being dubbed Clark’s Landing.
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New Albany City Council considers disaster grant plan
“FEMA wanted to get a handle on what it’s really going to cost to rebuild a community,” said Terry Herthel, director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency.
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Jeffersonville City Council denies disputed rezoning request
In doing so, the council essentially affirmed a decision made by the city’s plan commission last month. The motion was largely symbolic, as the company making the request — Carmel-based Pedcor — already had withdrawn its application to rezone.
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NA man charged with child molesting in Floyds Knobs
In one instance, Sieg allegedly showed the girl porn and then took her in the bathroom and had intercourse with her. She told an Indiana State Police trooper that she kicked her legs trying to get away from him.
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Greater Clark looks to save money
Superintendent Tony Bennett said the idea of doing after-school daycare in-house is not so much of a reduction in costs, but an “exploration of a revenue enhancement.”
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New Albany High School student arrested for carrying knife on school bus
Dalton said he was carrying the knife because he was recently “jumped” by several subjects, the affidavit states. It was not known if that alleged incident happened on school property.
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Federal dollars available for damaged Hoosier farmland
Local Farm Service Agency, or FSA, county committees are charged with determining eligibility based on inspections of the damaged land.
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Indiana CollegeChoice savings plan lowers cost, adds features
Floyd County saw a 426 percent increase in enrollment from January of 2007 to August of this year. Clark County had a 200 percent increase in that same time frame, according to Christopher Conner, director of communications for the Indiana State Treasurer’s office.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 17, 2008
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Budget cuts loom in Jeffersonville
The Jeffersonville City Council is expected to vote on approximately $382,000 in cuts needed in order to make ends meet for it’s 2008 budget Monday.
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Alleged molestor still in country
The illegal immigrant accused of molesting a 7-year-old girl in Clark County has still not been deported as the case hangs in legal limbo.
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What Could Have Been: Did Floyd County miss the boat with 'no' votes
Barely a roll of the dice away from the Floyd County line, Harrison County’s riverboat celebrates 10 years of business this weekend.
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NAPD steps up patrol for Thanksgiving holiday
Motorists traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday season should expect to see more police officers on the roadways.
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Open At Last: Floyd County YMCA welcomes huge crowd on first day
The Floyd County branch of YMCA of Southern Indiana opened its doors at 8 a.m. on a historic morning in New Albany on Saturday.
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Optional tax will be on Dec. 9 agenda for second reading
Two days after passing a 1.25 percent additional income tax, Floyd Council President Larry McAllister was prepared to put it on the back burner.
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New Albany's Clere is official winner in District 72 race
The votes are all in, and Republican Ed Clere is the official winner in the State Representative District 72 race.
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Jeffersonville gets $500,000 grant for sewers
Jeffersonville will get $500,000 through a Community Fund Focus grant in order to help bring sewer service to the Watson area.
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CHARLESTOWN: Charlestown creates 50-foot tree to celebrate the season
Eddie Davidson is known around Charlestown for taking junk and making something useful and creative. But few guessed he would be at the center of the construction of a 50-foot Christmas tree made out of 3,436 steel wire spools.
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Road salt supply may run low
Area officials are finding themselves paying higher prices for road salt, as a shortage that began last year is continuing.
In some cases, municipalities have paid upward of $100 per ton for salt. Only Clark County was able to secure salt at previous prices — typically around $55 per ton.
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Fatality reported in single-car wreck in rural Clark County
A 21-year-old man from Hanover was found dead in his car Friday morning after apparently driving off the road and striking a tree overnight.
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Q&A: Tactical Inc. owner Chris Schlager
The smell of coffee catches the nose and rock music sings from an overhead speaker. On this day, New Albany Fire Chief Matt Juliot is shooting the breeze with customers at Tactical Inc., which is located at the corner of Scribner and Main streets.
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Providence event showcases young scientists
Ever wondered what whitening products on the market make teeth look their brightest?
Kaitlyn Ramser has the answer for you — it’s a mixture of baking powder and peroxide.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 14, 2008
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Milestones published November 16, 2008
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EMC contract officially ended in New Albany
New Albany could have nearly $300,000 available next year for stormwater projects due to ending its contract with Environmental Management Co., City Attorney Shane Gibson said.
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Clark County Commissioners move to make budget more transparent
Commissioner Mike Moore requested line items be added to the budget so the commissioners would know exactly how much was being spent on what.
“I think it would help if it was itemized,” Moore said. “If we had line items, we wouldn’t be opening ourselves up to suspicion. We need to be able to show (council members), here’s where it went.”
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Sewer board waiting to extend Georgetown deal
Ron Carroll, chairman of the sewer board, said the city needs to know exactly when construction will begin at whatever site Georgetown and the county choose.
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Disputed zoning request heads to Jeffersonville City Council
Councilman Keith Fetz, a member of the plan commission, was among those unanimously voting to give the project an unfavorable recommendation.
“My opinion was, I don’t think this is the correct location,” he said.
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Hunters ready in Southern Indiana
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Keeping faith in Georgetown with gospel concert Sunday
Ron Timberlake has dreamed of doing missionary work in the Holy Land. And he is not going to let bone cancer slow him down.
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Community pulls together to plan benefit auction for NA woman
Years of treatments are not only taking a toll on Pam Harriman and her family physically and emotionally. It’s also adding up financially.
Harriman has a life-threatening disease called dermatomyositis, an auto-immune disorder that causes a hardening and calcification throughout her body and paralysis.
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West Clark schools launching new Web site
Another feature is that each school will have its own Web site, designed specifically for that building. Within that site, teachers can set up their own Web pages, if they choose to. Also, students will be able to make their own sites through their teachers’ pages, if the teachers consent and approve of the content.
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Huber’s set to celebrate recent grape harvest
This is the ninth year Huber’s participated in the celebration. However, Nouveau Day — as it is called — officially started in 1951 in France with the drink Beaujolais Nouveau.
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Floyd County Council passes new income tax
The tax was passed in two parts. Part A — totaling 1 percent — will go back to homeowners in the form of property tax relief while Part B — .25 percent — will generate around $4 million in new revenue for public safety, police and fire. The $4 million will have to be split with the city.
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State steps in to get Clark County back on track with taxes
The three school corporations in Clark County have borrowed more than $200 million in the last five to seven years. Of that, they have paid out more than $3.5 million in interest.
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NAHS students learn joys, headaches of parenthood
It’s not a real baby, but it’s close.
Just ask senior Breanna Bielfeld. She had to take her RealCare baby to work on a Friday night — at Great Escape Theaters. While she tore tickets and helped patrons, she also had to hold her baby who kept crying.
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Clark County Red Cross grant to provide support for military families
“It’s a way that we can provide services to military families and veterans that we haven’t in the past,” Chapter Executive Director Phyllis Wilkins said.
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Path to the Y in New Albany
It’s a venture combining the city, county and the private sector. And there’s the hefty financial pledge from Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County, which is covering nearly 90 percent of the building’s approximately $20 million cost.
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JEFFERSONVILLE: Lighting for Rolling Ridge in question
During a Wednesday morning meeting, the board agreed the developer — Klein Homes — was responsible for installing the lights in the second phase of the project. But because an ordinance requiring the lights was passed a few years ago — around the same time the project was started — it’s unclear which entity is responsible for lighting in the first phase.
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Bright future for New Albany company
The New Albany facility employs 187 and is expected to add 25 to 30 employees over the next five years. The average hourly wage at Conforma Clad is $17.50, according to the plant manager.
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No safe haven in Jeffersonville
Barely more than a year after news broke that the agency owed an estimated $400,000 in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, it appears the shelter is on the verge of collapse.
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Arrest made in armed robbery at Mathes Pharmacy in New Albany
Garryson Keever, 24, is charged with armed robbery, a class B felony.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 12, 2008
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Veterans remembered during VFW ceremony in New Albany
Tears fell inside Hobart Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1693 along Grant Line Road on Tuesday.
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Bennett leaving Nov. 30
Meanwhile, the GCCS board is tasked with finding a new superintendent soon — a process that may turn out to be a lengthy one, board president Bob McEwen said.
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Sellersburg resident compiles World War II letters into book
So, the Sellersburg area resident compiled all those letters — about 600 total — into a book, “Chin up darling!” named after a saying Keller often wrote to his wife in his letters home.
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Art in store on Spring Street in Jeffersonville
It’s a group effort to get local residents to see some different types of artistic offerings, said Carolyn Minutillo, owner of Lavender Hill Florist and one of the event’s organizers.
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Youth shelter succeeding despite poor facility
And there are plenty of success stories.
A girl who had spent more than two years at the shelter completed her GED requirements and will soon be moving out on her own.
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Two men arrested in Clark County for dealing cocaine
After searching the vehicle, police found: two bags with white powdery substance, two bags with a brown powdery substance, a set of digital scales, a piece of foil, a bag with seven pills, a baggy with a crystal-like substance and two razor blades.
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Windsor bar opens tonight in New Albany
“It will be a fully-stocked bar. Definitely the best wine list and best liquor selection on this side of the river,” Fox said.
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CLARK COUNTY: Program focuses on treating repeat offenders
Recidivism for offenders with substance abuse problems or addictions is about 70 percent to 80 percent within one year of release. But the rate dropped to 40 percent for people who entered the program, according to Jim Berman, director of Contracted Clinical Services for Southlake.
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Military recruitment on track, defense officials report
The Army exceeded its goal by a full 1 percent, recruiting 517 more soldiers than its 80,000 target, last year.
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Giving thanks in Clarksville
Retired Chief Petty Officer William Goforth still keeps his shoes shined and his uniform pressed — the same uniform he began wearing in 1943.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 11, 2008
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Cochran, Clere race not over yet
The race for State Representative District 72 between Republican Ed Clere and incumbent Democrat Bill Cochran isn’t over yet.
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Raise tabled for educational support workers in NA-FC
Donna Robinson, who spoke on behalf of educational support employees, told the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corp. board Monday night that the group’s 1.75 percent and 2.33 percent raises for the 2007-08 and 2008-09 school years are not fair compared to what others are getting.
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Sex offender ban stands in Jeffersonville
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana had challenged the constitutionality of the ordinance on behalf of Eric Dowdell, a convicted sex offender who wanted to watch his son play baseball in Jeffersonville.
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GCCS board set to award final bids for C’town project
Construction manager Mitchell Reinhart, with Whittenberg Construction Co., said the bids, along with the ones already awarded, make the project’s grand total come up to right about what was budgeted: $39.8 million.
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Help wanted in New Albany
Councilman Jack Messer said unemployment rates seem to be hitting the nation hard, but he believes New Albany is doing OK. Of course having a park to anchor more jobs encourages Messer.
MULTIMEDIA: Building Scribner Place YMCA
GALLERY: Floyd Central volleyball competes at state finals
