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Reaching out for youth: Area mentoring groups join forces to help search for more volunteers
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Former drug court officer questions timing of firing
The firing of a drug court officer and the early release of an inmate have raised questions about Clark County Superior Court No. 2 Judge Jerry Jacobi’s possible ties to a Jeffersonville man sentenced to drug court.
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Stay classy, Jeffersonville: ‘Second-class’ ordinance has two more readings in front of council
An ordinance that would grow the Jeffersonville City Council and shift financial responsibilities should have enough votes to pass.
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ACROSS THE RIVER: Calendar of Events (November 2009)
Updated Nov. 7
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PLANNING AHEAD: Calendar of Events (November 2009)
Updated Nov 6
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Downtown fire museum creating buzz
The announcement of a funding drive in support of moving a top-notch firefighter equipment collection to downtown New Albany has stirred positive reactions.
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The Tribune News Briefs Nov. 8
The Floyd County Health Department will offer a walk-in H1N1 shot clinic for ages 6 months to 49 years of age to include those in that age range with chronic health problems and pregnant women who are not already scheduled to receive the H1N1 vaccine from their OB/GYN. The clinic will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Mount Tabor Elementary School, 800 Mount Tabor Road, New Albany.
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WALK OF HONOR: Students march nine miles to honor veterans
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Journalist gains national exposure with Big Ten Network
Larra Overton doesn’t have psychic abilities. But she knew early on what she wanted to do with her life.
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Indiana Tech exploring opening campus in New Albany
Working adults looking to finish their college degrees may soon have another option in the area.
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New Albany working toward grocery co-op
The initial meeting for New Albany residents interested in starting a grocery co-op drew more than 50 people, inspiring organizers to continue researching the prospect of opening a market downtown.
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Victim’s family upset with plea deal
The mother and stepfather of a Jeffersonville man killed in a 2006 shooting say the first they heard about a plea agreement being reached in the case was when they read the newspaper Friday morning.
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Nations Baseball meets with local hoteliers
Officials from the city of Jeffersonville, members of the Nations Baseball Park, local hoteliers and a few members of the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau met Friday afternoon to discuss a proposed baseball facility in Jeffersonville.
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Three more merit members replaced
Three members of Jeffersonville’s Police Merit Commission have been replaced, with the personnel changes coming just a few days after the Jeffersonville City Council removed the board’s president.
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Evening News Briefs Nov. 7
The Jeffersonville Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court.
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Learning a life lesson: SADD activities teach students the dangers of driving impaired
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Preparing for change: State school superintendent warns of potential cuts, accountability, school grading
With financial cuts looming in the state, Indiana’s top education official Tony Bennett stopped by The Evening News and The Tribune on Friday to talk about what’s to come with budget cuts, teacher licensure changes, grading schools based on performance and charter schools, among other topics.
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Jobless rate highest since 1983
Despite encouraging signs locally, the national unemployment rate hit its highest total in 26 years last month.
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New Albany men charged in armed robbery
A New Albany man has been arrested for an armed robbery that reportedly occurred last month on the 1300 block of East Market Street.
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Man wanted for beating roommate with hammer
A 40-year-old Sellersburg man is wanted by police after he allegedly assaulted his roommate with a hammer and then drove off with his car.
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New disaster-relief organization starts locally
On Nov. 5, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it would not provide any aid to Southern Indiana for the August floods, and on that same day area service agencies gathered at the New Albany Salvation Army to start a new disaster relief organization called COAD.
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A Soldier’s Christmas
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The Tribune News Briefs Nov. 7
The Al Hamsa Belly Dance troupe will perform from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Strassweg Auditorium at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 West Spring St., New Albany.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 6, 2009
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Evening News Briefs Nov. 6
Applebee’s will offer free meals to veterans and active military showing military ID, photo or uniform all day Wednesday, and Golden Corral will offer a free meal to veterans and active military on the honor system from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16.
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Two non-profits, New Albany business honored by BBB
In an era when shady business practices seem to take precedent over those who follow the rules and put customers first, Charles Conner said being honest and doing the right thing should always be the first rule of a successful business.
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The Tribune News Briefs Nov. 6
There will be a West Spring Street Reunion at 11 a.m. Sunday at Tommy Lancaster’s Restaurant, 1629 East Market St., New Albany.
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Rising to the challenge: More JHS students getting college credit through Advanced Placement exams
Ashley Bishop, 17, is balancing a series of clubs, student council and a part-time job all while taking five Advanced Placement courses this year at Jeffersonville High School.
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JPD officers speak out about returning to work
Patrolman Keith Broady and Corporal Dan Lawhorn, who returned to the Jeffersonville Police Department on Monday nearly nine months after being shot in the line of duty on Feb. 19, spoke about returning to work in a press release from the city Thursday.
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Man accused of exposing himself in window
A 57-year-old Jeffersonville man is being held in the Michael L. Becher Adult Corrections Facility after reportedly exposing himself to passerbys on Halloween night.
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City to pay Utica fire $240,000 for losses
The city of Jeffersonville will pay the Utica Township Fire Department approximately $240,000 — half this year and half next year — as a result of last year’s annexation.
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Jeffersonville Kmart closing
The Kmart located along 10th Street in Jeffersonville confirmed on Thursday it will close its doors following the holiday season.
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Oliver! Show runs through Nov. 15
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Hill still weighing health care bill; house could vote Saturday
Ninth District Rep. Baron Hill is asking for comments and concerns from constituents regarding House Resolution 3962 — The Affordable Health Care for America Act.
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Brothers sentenced in New Albany robbery
Two brothers were sentenced on Thursday for an attempted robbery at a New Albany apartment complex on Sept. 11, 2008.
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Waiting game continues over flood tort claims against city
Sewage and dirty rain water rose quickly inside A Car Doctor Aug. 4, causing an estimated $65,000 in damage to the State Street business.
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Man pleads guilty in New Albany shooting
A 25-year-old Louisville man pleaded guilty on Thursday to killing a Jeffersonville man at a New Albany apartment complex in 2006.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 5, 2009
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Jeffersonville Fire Logs
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Food for Thought: Snack Attack program provides meals, activities for kids at four community centers
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Man sentenced for robbing, injuring elderly man
A 37-year-old Louis-ville man was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison for the violent robbery of an elderly couple at their home on the 4300 block of Grant Line Road.
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Police investigate report of shots fired on Dewey St.
The New Albany Police Department is investigating reports of multiple gunshots heard outside an apartment complex on the 1600 block of Dewey Street at about 3:20 a.m. Wednesday.
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Creating community: Rauch ready to begin construction on homes for disabled
Rauch Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony in Hawthorne Glen Wednesday for the first phase of a project that will eventually build 18 homes for local people with disabilities.
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FEMA denies appeal for help
Indiana has again been denied its request for federal disaster assistance from the flooding that began on Aug. 4.
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Clark County Drainage board continues to be hampered by no-show surveyor
The Clark County Drainage Board held its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, again without the county surveyor in attendance.
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Too loud? Residents upset about noise from concert
A weekend heavy metal concert on Jeffersonville’s Overlook — at the intersection of Spring Street and Riverside Drive — left residents seething Saturday.
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Rock Creek enters the home stretch
Less than 24 hours after Rock Creek Christian Academy officials presented their full charter school proposal at Ball State University, Principal Sara Hauselman received an e-mail with the good news.
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The Tribune News Briefs Nov. 5
The Floyd County Health Department will offer a walk-in H1N1 shot clinic for ages 6 months to 49 years of age to include those in that age range with chronic health problems and pregnant women who are not already scheduled to receive the H1N1 vaccine from their OB/GYN. The clinic will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Mount Tabor Elementary School, 800 Mount Tabor Road, New Albany.
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Reminder: Tax bills due Tuesday
Clark County Treasurer Janet Hurst is reminding residents that their annual tax bills will be due next week. The bills, due Tuesday, are the payments for tax year 2008-09.
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Reform proponents call for public health option
About a dozen protesters from Moveon.org, a liberal political action committee, demonstrated in front of Sen. Evan Bayh’s Jeffersonville office Wednesday.
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Opening statements made in molesting trial
Opening statements were made Wednesday in the trial of a Henryville woman accused of molesting two young boys.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 4, 2009
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FEMA denies disaster declaration appeal
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One-to-one launches: Middle-school portion of pilot program may start in January
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Indiana Tech exploring possibility of opening
Working adults looking to finish their college degrees may soon have another option in the area.
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Wounded Jeffersonville Police Department officers back at work
Patrolman Keith Broady and Cpl. Dan Lawhorn — two Jeffersonville Police Department officers shot in the line of duty in February — returned to work this week.
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Stock market crash course: St. Mary’s students learn ups and downs of stock market through game
In a room filled with middle schoolers at St. Mary’s Catholic School quietly working together on computers, 12-year-old Graham Wood jumped up and screamed with excitement.
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Woman goes to trial for child molesting
The case of a Henryville woman charged with having sex with two 12-year-old boys will go to trial today.
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New curbs, sidewalks for Charlestown Road
The New Albany Board of Public Works and Safety is considering switching traffic to two-way flow for the entirety of Charlestown Road.
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Time to eat the doughnuts
“When everybody walks in, I want you to say good morning Clarksville, we’re happy to be here.”
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The Tribune News Briefs Nov. 4
The Floyd County Health Department will offer a walk-in H1N1 flu shot clinic for six month to 35-month-old children from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Floyd County 4-H Fairgrounds, Green Valley Road, New Albany.
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Giveaways planned during Papa Murphy’s opening celebration
Offering a unique twist on take out pizza, Papa Murphy’s has several giveaways planned for its grand opening celebration next week.
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New Albany man arrested for not registering as sex offender
A 31-year-old New Albany man was arrested over the weekend for failing to register as a sex offender.
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Man allegedly splashes woman with liquid, steals purse at Kmart
A 28-year-old New Albany woman was robbed in the parking lot at Kmart, 3525 Grant Line Road, after a man splashed her in the face with a liquid, according to police.
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Man sentenced for robbing, injuring elderly man
A 37-year-old Louisville man was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison for the violent robbery of an elderly couple at their home on the 4300 block of Grant Line Road.
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The Evening News Briefs Nov. 4
Our Lady of Providence Jr.–Sr. High School will recognize its alumni veterans during a special U.S. Veterans Appreciation program from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Nov. 11 in the school’s Robinson Performing Arts Center, 707 Providence Way, Clarksville.
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 3, 2009
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Jeff council votes for sewer rate hikes
Jeffersonville’s monthly sewer bills are expected to rise more than 200 percent during the next five years, from an average of $24 per month to around $73 per month.
The Jeffersonville City Council unanimously gave the rate increase preliminary approval during a Monday night meeting. The increases will have to be voted on twice more.
The increase will finance about $100 million in repairs, and expansions to newly annexed areas.
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Jeffersonville council takes first step toward second-class city status
With a 4-3 vote, the Jeffersonville City Council on Monday night preliminarily approved an ordinance that reclassifies the city from third class to second class.
If the ordinance gets final approval, the seven-member council would grow to nine members and financial duties would be taken out of the clerk-treasurer’s hands, among other changes.
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Dough-Nuts!
Many people are going crazy for Krispy Kreme doughnuts today, as the popular chain opens its location along Veterans Parkway. But for Cory and Heather Hoehn — who are camping out with their kids in the parking lot — it’s about more than food, it’s about family.
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Final stretch for Rock Creek Christian Academy
It’s a mix of nerves and excitement for Sara Hauselman, principal of Rock Creek Christian Academy in Sellersburg.
Today, she is going to Ball State University in Muncie to make her final pitch for Rock Creek to open as a charter school in the fall of 2010.
“You’re always nervous with stuff like that,” Hauselman said. “You don’t ever know until you get that final word, but I’m very optimistic.”
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Goodlett removed as Charlestown City Council president
Scott McKechnie takes over the top post for the remainder of the year.
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New Albany City Council OK’s masterplan, questions 2008 audit
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New Albany man arrested for not registering as sex offender
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Owner of Clarksville gun shop pleads guilty to residential entry in Floyd County
Robert J. Johnston, of Floyds Knobs, will be allowed to remain owner of 111 Gun Shop Inc., in Clarksville despite pleading guilty to a felony Monday.
Johnston pleaded guilty to class D felony residential entry and must serve six months on home incarceration plus 80 hours of community service, followed by another year on supervised probation, according to his plea agreement. Floyd County Superior Court No. 3 Judge Maria Granger accepted the agreement.
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ROCK files brief asking judge to reject Theatair X’s dismissal claim
Reclaim Our Culture Kentuckiana — a group, commonly known as ROCK, that has vocally opposed Theatair X — filed an amicus brief Friday calling for Washington County Circuit Court Judge Robert Bennett to reject the adult bookstore’s motion to dismiss.
According to ROCK, the brief includes a petition of 8,000 people who work, shop or live in Clarksville that oppose Theatair X. A hearing was held Oct. 20 in which attorneys for Theatair X argued that Clarksville’s ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses is legally invalid and unconstitutional.
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Craft fair at IUS goes on through today
The Wares of the World: A Fair Trade Market — which started Monday and continues through 7 p.m. today — features handmade items from countries all around the world through the program Ten Thousand Villages, an organization which seeks to make sure artisans are paid a fair wage for their labor.
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New Albany Stormwater crews rid Falling Run Creek of trees, shopping carts and trash
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Reward offered in two Southern Indiana crimes
Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers hopes a $1,000 reward will help encourage people to come forward concerning two recent crimes in Southern Indiana.
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EVENING NEWS BRIEFS: Tuesday, Nov. 2
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FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - November 2, 2009
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Helping hand: Ruthie Jackson recognized for work to help others and make her community better
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Doctor, charity collecting items to help out for the holidays
It’s still too early to begin decorating and preparing for the Christmas holiday as Halloween has just passed. However, it’s not too early to think about helping others that will be in need during the upcoming holidays.
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New Albany Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast has rich tradition
Who needs a trip to a local mall to get into the holiday spirit? A ticket to the annual Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast is all that is really need according to Sandy Boofter.
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A True Public Servant: Kaiser was a charter member of Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast committee
In 1969 New Albany Mayor Garnett Inman approached Bill Kaiser and asked him to be on a new committee he was forming. The committee’s job — to organize a Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast.
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Still not out of the water : Stewart says funds still needed for town’s wastewater plant
Georgetown still needs to come up with $600,000 to $800,000 to construct a wastewater treatment plant according to Town Council President Billy Stewart.
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State audit raises questions about New Albany’s bookkeeping
New Albany should implement better record-keeping measures for its financial books after a state audit released Thursday found discrepancies in some city funds.
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Evening News Briefs
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Jeffersonville featured in holiday movie
A young girl is caught in the middle as politically correct crusaders and the commercially connected seek to take Christ out of Christmas. As the events unfold, an entire community gets into the conversation, which centers on the true meaning of the holiday.
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Eastern Boulevard project to continue during winter
Clarksville’s Eastern Boulevard project will continue through the winter and contractors working on the road likely will be paid more because the project has taken longer than expected.
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The Tribune News Briefs
Grace Lutheran Church will host a Turkey Supper, Bake Shop & Bazaar from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the church, 1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany.
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New Albany City Council to vote on fixing budget gap
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NAPD warns about new dangerous types of meth labs
Police say a new method of making methamphetamine that is more dangerous and more difficult to detect has become a growing problem in New Albany.
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Woman charged with dealing hydrocodone in NA
A 36-year-old New Albany woman was arrested Wednesday, accused of dealing hydrocodone.
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IU student reports sexual assault in dorm
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Welcome to the Big Time: Contract considered to staff volunteer station
A new, approximately $1 million fire truck, recently purchased by the town of Clarksville, is too large to fit in the town’s professional firehouses.
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Jeffersonville Main Street asks community to honor veterans at 5K DASH
Jeffersonville Main Street Inc. is hosting the fourth annual D*A*S*H 47130 5K at 9:30 a.m. and Veterans Tribute at 9:15 a.m. Nov. 7, beginning and ending in Warder Park, at the corner of Spring Street and Court Avenue in Jeffersonville.
GALLERY: Floyd Central and Silver Creek compete in volleyball state finals
