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Clark County Council postpones funding decisions
Because the Clark County Council is waiting to receive a budget order from the state to determine what the county’s property-tax rate and maximum levy will be, the offices of numerous elected officials will have to wait for the council to take action on funding requests.
The council Monday night tabled requests from the offices of the treasurer, county clerk and each of the county’s courts.
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Bob Hall talks sewers, water and budgets
PART TWO
• This article is part two in a two-day series looking at Charlestown Mayor Bob Hall’s administration at the midway point. Read part one online at newsandtribune.com
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State releases Jeffersonville's 2008 audit
The Jeffersonville Clerk-Treasurer’s office did not reconcile the city’s payroll account against its bank statements. Several funds were overdrawn. And, in some cases, more money was spent than budgeted.
All the above appear to be at odds with Indiana statutes. And all were among findings published in the State Board Accounts most recent audit of the city’s books. The audit, which was filed Feb. 1, covers 2008.
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EVENING NEWS BRIEFS: Tuesday, Feb. 9
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Rebates offered to Vectren customers
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Howard Steamboat Museum passes $1M goal
Jeffersonville’s Howard Steamboat Museum completed a two-year-long, first-ever capital campaign eclipsing its $1 million goal by more than $50,000.
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Up to 20 New Albany firefighters could be laid-off without EDIT help
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List shows 200 tax delinquent businesses in Floyd County
Check out Floyd’s delinquent tax list by going to www.in.gov/dor
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Salem insurance agent charged with fraud
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Curtain Call: Local theater ‘legend’ comes back to direct play at New Albany High School
In a smaller theater set up behind the main stage, Tom Weatherston prepares to start rehearsal by passing around a basket for everyone to put their cell phones in.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - February 8, 2010
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Winter storm warning issued for area
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ARTS COUNCIL FACING MAKE-OR-BREAK YEAR: Organizationhas been promoting the arts for 33 years
The Arts Council of Southern Indiana may be the area’s best kept secret. But, that may be the organization’s biggest problem.
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JOHNSON: Return to juvenile hall
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Bob Hall halfway through term two
It’s the second time around for Mayor Bob Hall in Charlestown, as he served as the city’s executive from 2000-2004, then regained his mayoral seat in 2008.
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A DOWN MARKET: Farmers seek new location to sell goods after park renovation
Officials with the Clark County Farmers Market are trying to figure out where they’re going to set up shop this spring and summer after being removed from their longtime home at Preservation Park, off Market Street in Jeffersonville.
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A new plan for planning, redevelopment
Jeffersonville officials say they’ll split the duties of planning and redevelopment directors. That news comes about two weeks after Jim Urban, who had held both jobs since last summer, resigned, effective the end of March.
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THE COSTS OF FIGHTING CRIME: JPD to hire 10 officers in 2010
The Jeffersonville Police Department plans to add 10 officers this year, beefing up its ranks as a large annexation took effect Jan. 1.
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Small Business Development Center moves to New Albany
The Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center recently moved its headquarters from Madison to New Albany, according to a press release.
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More candidates file for May primary
One Indiana U.S. Senate seat; all U.S. House of Representatives seats; 25 State Senate seats; all State House of Representative seats; the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s office; The Clark County Sheriff’s Department; Clark County clerk, auditor, recorder, treasurer, coroner, surveyor, assessor, one commissioner and two county council seats are among those up for grabs in the May 4 primary and Nov. 2 general election, as well as several school board seats.
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THE TRIBUNE BRIEFS: Feb. 7, 2010
In recognition of Black History Month, The Business & Professional Women of New Albany will host local historian, Vic Megenity, discussing the story of Lucy Higgins Nichols, a former slave and Civil War veteran, at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15, at the Carnegie Center for Art & History, 201 East Spring St., New Albany.
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Rep. Hill to file for primary Monday
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Floyd police warn about possible telephone scam
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department is warning about telephone solicitors from an organization that many consider to be a scam.
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Man facing felony charge for not paying taxi fare
A 52-year-old New Albany man is facing a felony charge for failing to pay a taxi fare Thursday night.
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Police union wants second audit
The audit suggested by the New Albany police and fire unions is more thorough and comprehensive than the state’s annual survey of the city’s finances, FOP Lodge 99 President Paul Haub said Friday.
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Girl, 17, charged as adult in armed robbery
A 17-year-old girl faces several felony charges after being waived into adult court Thursday in Clark County Superior Court No. 1.
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Patio homes finally get OK
A small group of residents, living off of Old Ind. 60 again huddled into a Clark County meeting Thursday to oppose a development near their homes.
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Indiana Department Child Services cutting work force in half
The Indiana Department of Child Services will be cutting about 75 to 80 workers, which consists of local financial positions such as bookkeepers and account clerks, as the state is moving to centralize its work force in Indianapolis.
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Drainage work to start soon around Little League park
The Clarksville Redevelopment Commission met Thursday night. The following items were not published with the main story about Eastern Boulevard on Friday.
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EXTRA MILER: You have the power to make a difference
The earth heaved and tall buildings throughout Haiti crumbled in layers of steel and stone. I watched the devastation in horror, as the suffering splashed across every media source.
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THE TRIBUNE BRIEFS: Feb. 6, 2010
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BRAVE A SHAVE: Ariel LaGrange shaves her head for cancer research
Ariel LaGrange recalls the happiest moment of her life as hearing the buzzing drone of an electric razor slide across her scalp as her shoulder-length auburn hair fell to the ground on St. Patrick’s Day 2008.
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Local church hopes to impact 10,000 youth with message of hope
Tragedy struck Katie Lyon two years ago, when her boyfriend at Parkview Middle School committed suicide.
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Five injured in crash, teen driver arrested
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Fraze given six months to install septic system
Katherine Fraze appeared in Floyd County Superior Court No. 2 Thursday facing an eviction hearing, but Judge Glenn Hancock granted her a six-month extension to install a septic system on her property.
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Ivy Tech more than halfway to fundraising goal
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - February 5, 2010
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FUND-RAISOR: Bridgepoint students raise money for Haiti relief
Nine-year-old Abigale Patrick broke down in tears as she tried to talk about Haiti and what she did to help earthquake victims there. She explained that she did chores around her home to make 75 cents — all of which she donated to her school, Bridgepoint Elementary, which took up a collection all last week. She wanted to do more. Then she found out about a classmate, Dylan Raisor, who got $170 for his birthday, including a $100 bill from an aunt.
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Costs, design questions remain on Eastern Boulevard project
Even as it enters its second year, Clarksville officials are still debating the costs and scope of the Eastern Boulevard resurfacing project.
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Aviation Board presents arguments for becoming an authority
The Clark County Board of Aviation Commissioners presented its argument for becoming an airport authority to the Clark County Commissioners Thursday night — even though the decision rests solely in the hands of the county’s fiscal body, the Clark County Council.
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End in sight to Wilder case
A special prosecutor enlisted to investigate alleged credit card abuses by Jeffersonville Clerk-Treasurer Peggy Wilder has been negotiating with her attorney on which charges will be pursued.
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New publisher appointed for The Evening News
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Having a heart for education
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THE EVENING NEWS BRIEFS: Feb. 5, 2010
The Jeffersonville Sanitary Sewer Board is accepting public comment on its draft of the combined sewer overflow long-term control plan through March.
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SETTING THE STAGE: New smaller theater at Floyd Central to open this week with ‘Nunsense’
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Superior Court to survey Warrick Co. residents about Camm
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Man runs from police after being transported to Floyd jail
A Louisville man briefly escaped from New Albany Police Department custody Wednesday evening, but was quickly apprehended after he ran into a stopped car.
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No vote on New Albany sewer rates
Since it was advertised as a work session, the New Albany Sewer Board was unable to vote on rate increases Thursday.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - February 4, 2010
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Man runs from police after being transported to jail
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Funeral home director out of jail
A Henryville funeral home director charged with nine counts of class C felony insurance fraud was released from jail Wednesday after posting bond.
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Valentine’s nonprofit in tax hole
A Greater Clark County Schools board member is at the center of a federal tax lien totaling $38,476.10.
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Wolf Challenge moving to Indianapolis
After a successful 13-year run which brought the biggest names in professional golf, sports and show business to Covered Bridge Golf Club in Sellersburg, the Magnolia Health Systems Wolf Challenge, hosted by PGA Tour and New Albany native Fuzzy Zoeller, is moving to Indianapolis.
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Bill to freeze UEZ credits OK’d by State Senate
A bill designed to curb incentives offered by Indiana urban enterprise zones and reign-in other tax credits has passed through the State Senate.
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New Albany City Council could have to repay for audit
A private audit of the New Albany general and sewer funds would cover the same material studied annually by the State Board of Accounts and would be considered a duplication of services, an official with the agency said this week.
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Police investigate 911 call about stabbing
Clark County Sheriff’s Department detectives are investigating after a man in Memphis called 911 to report he had been stabbed.
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THE EVENING NEWS BRIEFS: Feb. 4, 2010
Two Chicks and Co. will host a 75 percent off sale with proceeds benefiting the Center for Women & Families in New Albany, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the store, 409 Spring St., Jeffersonville.
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Man accused of threatening to shoot judge
A Louisville man was arrested Wednesday, accused of threatening to shoot a Jeffersonville judge who had reported him to police for driving recklessly.
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A HUNGER TO HELP: St. Paul’s food bank reports increasing need
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New Albany man arrested on marijuana charges
A New Albany man was arrested on a warrant for drug charges Tuesday afternoon.
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THE TRIBUNE BRIEFS: Feb. 4, 2010
The American Red Cross Buffalo Trace Service Center is offering several health & safety classes in February.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - February 3, 2010
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New Albany Sewer Board could vote on rates Thursday
The New Albany Sewer Board will discuss proposed rate increases during a special meeting at 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
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AUTHORITY FIGURES: Members named to bridges board, funding questions dominate first meeting
Two proposed bridges, one redesign and more than 20 years is all that has stood between the Ohio River Bridges project and actual progress, until this week.
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Court: Former firefighter deserves retirement hearing
Clark Circuit Court has ordered Jeffersonville’s Fire Pension Board to give former firefighter Mac Kircher a hearing, saying it erred procedurally when it forced him into retirement without properly considering his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Armed robbery lands two in jail
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Concrete facade at Riverview collapses
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Man allegedly owing nearly $76,000 in child support arrested
A Clarksville man wanted for nearly five years in Floyd County for not paying child support was arrested at his home Monday afternoon on a felony warrant.
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50,000 frozen meals to be donated to New Albany food banks
Food banks and charities in New Albany will be boosted with the donation of 50,000 Michelina’s frozen entrees.
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Two homes damaged in downtown Jeffersonville fire
Flashing lights and flames lit up the evening sky and thick smoke drifted through downtown streets as firefighters battled blazes at two homes on the 200 block of Maple Street on Tuesday in Jeffersonville.
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THE EVENING NEWS BRIEFS: Feb. 3, 2010
Beginning with its Feb. 22 meeting, regular Jeffersonville City Council meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. for the remainder of 2010, the city said in a press release. The council made this change during its meeting Monday.
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Town votes to allow two town workers to live rent-free
The Clarksville Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to permit two town employees to occupy town-owned buildings rent-free, requiring only that they keep the properties well-maintained and secure.
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Clarksville lands national Lewis and Clark convention
Clarksville has landed the 2012 convention of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, which could bring more than 1,000 people to the area, the local tourism bureau announced Monday.
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THE TRIBUNE BRIEFS: Feb. 3, 2010
The Floyd Action Network (FAN) is an umbrella organization for Floyd County neighborhood grass-roots organizations and individuals — from both city and county — interested in land use, environmental, historic preservation, and smart growth issues. FAN invites anyone interested in this county-wide effort to promote progressive land use planning to a meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Destinations Booksellers, 604 E. Spring St., New Albany.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - February 2, 2010
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Haven House's homeless shelter to be auctioned by IRS
Haven House Services Inc.’s Williams Emergency Shelter in Jeffersonville will be put up for sale by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service following nonpayment of federal payroll taxes by Haven House.
The shelter, 1727 Green St., will be sold at auction next month. Haven House Executive Director Barbara Anderson said the homeless shelter would continue to operate through August — both prior to the sale and during a 160-day redemption period that follows.
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Jeffersonville council backs idea of canal district
The Jeffersonville City Council approved a resolution further investigating the creation of a canal district during its Monday night meeting.
Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan told council members the resolution can be used to garner grant money to help fund the proposed new downtown waterway.
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Clarksville votes to allow two more town workers to live rent-free
The Clarksville Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to permit two town employees to occupy town-owned buildings rent-free, requiring only that they keep the properties well-maintained and secure.
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Man sentenced in robbery outside Jeffersonville Boys & Girls Club
A Jeffersonville teenager was sentenced Monday to six years in prison and six years of probation after pleading guilty to a robbery outside the Jeffersonville Boys and Girls Club.
Brice J. Rhodes, 19, pleaded guilty to four counts of class B felony armed robbery and one count of class B felony criminal confinement. He also pleaded guilty to three counts of class C felony intimidation and class C felony carrying a handgun without a license in a separate case.
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Clarksville lands national Lewis and Clark convention
Clarksville has landed the 2012 convention of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, which should bring more than 1,000 people to the area, the local tourism bureau announced Monday.
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Charlestown makes city court position full-time
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EVENING NEWS BRIEFS: Tuesday, Feb. 2
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New Albany City Council goes for full-time attorney on initial readings
On first two readings Monday, the New Albany City Council approved hiring a full-time attorney at a cost of $40,000 annually.
The ordinance still faces a decisive third reading, though it passed 6-2. Councilmen Steve Price and Pat McLaughlin voted against the measure, and Councilman Jeff Gahan was absent.
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NA-FC bus driver wins state award, to go on to compete at national level
Chaplin, who has been driving a bus for 34 years with most of that time with NA-FC, is now being recognized for going above and beyond her call of duty. She was nominated for and won the 2009 Educational Support Professional of the Year Award from the Indiana State Teachers Association.
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New Albany teen pleads guilty in fatal stabbing
A New Albany teenager has reached a plea agreement that charges him as an adult in an August fatal stabbing.
Manuel C. Mocasque, 18, pleaded guilty Friday in Floyd County Circuit Court to class C felony reckless homicide.
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Man arrested for allegedly dealing oxycodone in New Albany
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - February 1, 2010
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HELPING IN HAITI: Local missionaries work to help survivors of earthquake
Cory Lamb knows about the despair in Haiti. He’s witnessed it for years, up close, not just on television since a the massive earthquake hit the poor island nation earlier this month, killing about 100,000 people.
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MAYOR IN THE MIDDLE: Galligan devoted much of his time to sewers in first half of term
When Mayor Tom Galligan came back into office in 2008, he said he knew there were sewer problems to be addressed.
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Mother wants to see son’s attackers prosecuted
The mother of a 22-year-old Jeffersonville man is seeking justice after she said her son was severely beaten just outside their front door.
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THE TRIBUNE BRIEFS: Jan. 31, 2010
The Senate Judiciary committee approved legislation authored by State Sen. Connie Sipes (D-New Albany) that would redistribute the Floyd County Circuit Court’s caseload for better court efficiency.
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USER-FRIENDLY: NA-FC Public Library has added many new services
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Holding back to move forward?
Imagine a 9-year-old, third-grade girl who is great in school. She performs well in all subjects, but doesn’t do well on standardized tests, such as ISTEP.
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Eminent domain issues linger over Woodlands Park
New Albany-Floyd County Parks Department attorney Rick Fox renewed a motion last week calling for the courts to appoint appraisers to determine value of land over a contested eminent domain case.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Snow hits area, residents grab their sleds
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Man charged in McDonald’s assault still has valid handgun license
A 78-year-old Jeffersonville man accused of carrying a loaded semiautomatic pistol into a Jeffersonville McDonald’s restaurant and then assaulting another customer still has a valid permit to carry a handgun.
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No rate increase on Monday’s New Albany City Council docket
The Sewer Board should present its opinion on a proposed 70 percent rate increase before the New Albany City Council takes any action, Council President John Gonder said Friday.
