The News and Tribune--Recent Local News http://www.news-tribune.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 13 May 2008 11:59:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134115542.html Soaring grocery prices make farmers markets more appealing to some http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134115542.html The USDA directory of farmers markets operating in the U.S. grew 7 percent from 2005 to 2006, with 4,093 operating in 2005 to 4,385 operating in 2006. Total sales at those markets went from $888 million in 2000 to $1 billion in 2005.In Indiana, there are 77 farmers markets operating in 69 counties. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:51:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134114449.html New Albany Guard member killed in Iraq http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134114449.html United States Army Specialist Joseph A. Ford, 23, of Knox, was killed in Al Asad, Iraq, on Saturday when his military vehicle overturned. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:42:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134114252.html Workers will examine Big Four next month; not anticipating structural damage after fire http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134114252.html It will be weeks before inspectors determine if any structural damage was caused to the Big Four bridge during last week’s fire. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:29:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134112911.html McCartin says New Albany development good for tax base, residents raise traffic concerns http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134112911.html To build or not to build, for developer Gary McCartin, it’s not even a question. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134112145.html Clark County Sheriff’s Department spending $21,000 a month on fuel http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134112145.html Rising gas prices might make some people want to break the law to get around, but they’re also causing problems for the law. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:11:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134111848.html Southern Indiana Child Advocacy Center provides services, enforcement under one roof http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134111848.html A facility opening Wednesday could make solving child sex-abuse cases in Southern Indiana easier. Tue, 13 May 2008 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134100913.html Officer from Sellersburg Post named ISP’s Trooper of the Year http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134100913.html Tue, 13 May 2008 10:06:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134100731.html Interstate 64 closures pushed back http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134100731.html Tue, 13 May 2008 10:04:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134100548.html Jeffersonville Parks Department sets upcoming schedule http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134100548.html Tue, 13 May 2008 10:01:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134100344.html Tree uproots in New Albany; no other major damage reported http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134100344.html A storm that rattled windows and shook trees in Southern Indiana failed to cause any major problems in Clark or Floyd counties Sunday Tue, 13 May 2008 09:58:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134095503.html Hundreds rally in push for contract for NA-FC teachers http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_134095503.html Hundreds of teachers with their children and spouses by their sides stood alongside Grant Line Road on Monday, wearing orange and holding signs urging people to honk if they support a contract settlement. Mon, 12 May 2008 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_133172824.html FIRST LOOK: Area Deaths - May 12, 2008 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_133172824.html Mon, 12 May 2008 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_131173841.html Doubling Up: Identical twins co-teach kindergarten class at St. Paul's http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_131173841.html The two completed their student teaching at St. Paul’s, so when the school had one opening for a teacher, the two asked Principal Fran Matusky if they could share the job — and the salary — and she said yes. Mon, 12 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_102130840.html PLANNING AHEAD: Calendar of Events (May 2008) http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_102130840.html Updated May 12 Sun, 11 May 2008 19:33:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_132193433.html Clarsksville PD rescues 5 from Ohio River after boat loses power http://www.news-tribune.net/local/local_story_132193433.html