CLARK COUNTY — The Greater Clark County Schools board approved a plan to implement $5.5 million in budget cuts, including the closing of Bridgepoint Elementary and Corden Porter. Read more
JEFFERSONVILLE — The second night of Clark County CARES annual Drug Facts week included a new component — a video rich with resources for those living with or affected by addiction. Read more
The local real estate market showed an uncanny resilience in bouncing back from a spring downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
News of the pandemic devastating the restaurant industry seems exaggerated here in Boone County. At least as far as Parky’s Smokehouse on the north side of Lebanon is concerned. Owner Mike Baran created several new concepts to combat the effects of COVID-19. Read more
SOUTHERN INDIANA — The Clark County Health Department is awaiting state guidance on how to proceed with the additional 1,200 vaccine doses it received this week, in light of new information recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on second doses. Read more
Four new COVID-19 deaths in Vigo County are reported in today's coronavirus update from state health officials. Read more
JEFFERSONVILLE — Numbers released from the Clark County Health Department show that during three months of 2020, drug overdose cases seen in the emergency room were at or well above the previous record — which health officials say points to the need for continued education and advances in treatment. Read more
The Vigo County School Corp. will receive $1.25 million as part of a settlement agreement with Energy Systems Group LLC, a former district vendor that had done more than $40 million worth of energy savings and related projects for the school corporation. Read more
JEFFERSONVILLE — In a decision that could cost Jeffersonville about $1 million, the state has ordered a continuation of the city’s 2020 budget due to an issue over required advertising. Read more
Police captured a wanted woman with warrants out of Florida after a serious accident on Interstate 65 Monday while sleet was falling. Read more
SOUTHERN INDIANA — Hospitals in Clark and Floyd counties report that more health-care workers have been on board with getting vaccinated against COVID-19 than originally projected, an uptick they say is safer for the health facilities and community and helps prevent staffing shortages. Read more
January and February may be cold and dreary but those two months also promise a new spring, filled with green and growing plants is just around the corner. Over the weekend, broccoli, cauliflower and tomatoes began to sprout in the greenhouse. It won’t be long before these seedlings are transplanted into packs. We also planted some collards in a planter box as well as some green onions. Our winter garden is almost done. The rest of cabbage was harvested over the weekend and about all that remains is turnips. Read more
An Italian company that opened its North American headquarters in Anderson four years ago has a new name to better reflect the products it offers. Read more
With the arrival of a new administration in Washington, D.C., local education officials have been thinking about their wish lists as the U.S. Senate considers the nomination of Miguel Cardona as secretary of education. Read more
As the incoming federal administration implements its coronavirus plan, local education leaders said officials need to keep in mind the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had and is expected to have for a while on schools. Read more
Cade Frey had everything to live for, his father said. He had many friends and "never knew a stranger." He was caring and giving; he enjoyed riding dirt bikes and in years past had raced quarter midgets; he had participated in 4-H and Beta Club. Read more
Madison County Cares, a mental health and community resource fair, is going online in its second year. Read more
ANDERSON — Legislation authored by state Sen. Mike Gaskill could change how county commissioners are elected in the future. Read more
A 22-year-old man died early Sunday morning after being struck by a patrol car driven by an Alexandria police officer. Read more
Clad in camouflage, facemasks and hoodies to ward off temperatures in the 20s, a group of men gathered in a semicircle at White River Paintball to listen as Ben Lockhart went over the rules of engagement for the afternoon’s battle. Read more
More than 20 people, led by the Reform Movement of Terre Haute, rallied in front of Terre Haute Police Department headquarters Saturday afternoon to call for the firing of one of its officers. Read more
Christian Robison's interest in the military, flag code and all things patriotic was inspired by his friendship with 97-year-old World War II Marine Corp. veteran Carl Scott of Elwood. Read more
It was still dark when a caravan of cars rolled out of Miami State Recreation Area headed toward a bald eagle roost on the Mississinewa River downstream from the dam that impounds Mississinewa Lake. Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many disruptions for public education in Indiana, and while that may seem like a good reason to forego the ILEARN test, Republican leaders believe that's a major reason why testing should take place. But along with that, they say they support legislation to hold schools harmless from consequences for poor results. Read more
The Indiana Court of Appeals has denied Dr. Jonathon Cavins’ appeal and upheld his convictions and 23-year sentence for five counts of child molesting, seduction and sexual misconduct with a minor. Read more
A state audit has revealed a number of “noncompliance” issues involving millions of tax dollars in 2019. Follow up by an independent contractor found the money was in the millions because the issues had been going on since mid-2017. Read more
NEW ALBANY — The hope is that staff can move into New Albany City Hall by early spring. Read more
Vigo County added one new COVID-19 death and 53 new cases in today's update from state health officials. Read more
NEW ALBANY — An expansive shoreline plan, highlighting future initiatives that will complement projects already completed, was presented to the New Albany City Council on Thursday. Read more
As the U.S. moves toward more widespread distribution of a vaccine for COVID-19, the idea of mandating it is gaining traction in some quarters. Local business owners, however, are expressing reservations and taking a wait-and-see approach when it comes to considering such measures for their employees. Read more
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