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Grants available to downtown Jeffersonville residents

2012-05-28T16:41:22-04:00

“The goal of this program is to strengthen the historic core of our community and to promote ongoing economic development in Jeffersonville,” said Jay Ellis, executive director of Jeffersonville Main Street Inc.

River View gets a new option

2012-05-23T09:17:00-04:00

As for progress, Bobo said he met with two banks Tuesday prior to the meeting. He added there’s been interest in financing the project from national lenders including U.S. Bank.
Additionally, Bobo said his team has meet with national investors as another source to fund the project and believes Mainland Properties could soon gain financial partners for River View.

Bridges project specifics emerging

2012-05-23T07:12:00-04:00

Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018.

Spring Street Hill Road repair to begin around June 1

2012-05-23T06:08:00-04:00

Councilman Bob Caesar, who sponsored the council measure and is a Silver Hills resident, said the reopening of Spring Street Hill road will be a “big deal” for the community.
“We just wanted to make sure this was done once and done right,” he said.

TARC OKs rate increases

2012-05-22T21:33:47-04:00

Contrary to its monetary situation, the amount of people riding the public transit system has increased about 10 percent, Barker said.
But the transportation service had not raised its fares, aside from express routes, in four years.

Workshops on windows set for Thursday

2012-05-22T20:07:58-04:00

Instructor Jack P. Patchin of Ol’ House Experts in Madison has more than 30 years of experience in construction and restoration. Patchin has restored wood windows for homes, barns, and outbuildings.

A bit less jump at the pump

2012-05-22T19:06:14-04:00

Recent developments in the economic crisis in Greece and an apparent slowdown in China’s economy could be important to summer’s gasoline prices.

Jeffersonville budget cuts move forward

2012-05-22T08:35:00-04:00

The action is not final, as officially the council has only approved a resolution instructing the city’s financial officer to advertise the cuts.

Corden Porter purchase tabled again

2012-05-22T08:31:00-04:00

The council expressed other concerns, including the potential for asbestos in the building, the costs to cover utility payments and the costs to renovate the building.

Road work ahead: Projects under way in New Albany

2012-05-22T07:29:00-04:00

The city earmarked about $600,000 of federal Community Development Block Grant funds to improve and install sidewalks. The project list, which has to focus on inner city areas because of CDBG regulations, is nearly finished, Rosenbarger said.