• Floyd County
I-64, Ind. 64 ramps close Thursday
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the closing of the eastbound on and off ramps for Ind. 64 and Interstate 64. The ramps will be closed starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, and will reopen by 5 a.m. on Friday. During the closure workers will be performing pavement removal and asphalt operations.
The work is weather dependent.
INDOT reminds motorists to use caution and consider worker safety when driving through a highway construction zone.
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NAACP hosts Freedom Fund Luncheon
The New Albany branch of the NAACP will host its 2009 Freedom Fund Luncheon on Saturday. This luncheon will be at the Culbertson West, 904 East Main Street, in New Albany and is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Jeff Johnson a Washington, D.C. based award-winning journalist, social activist and political commentator.
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ISP to conduct DUI checkpoint
The Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg will conduct a driving under the influence enforcement check point in Floyd County beginning in the evening hours of Nov. 25, and ending in the early morning hours of Nov. 26.
Motorists that are not impaired can expect only short delays while passing through the check point.
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Troutman named vice president of physician services at FMH
Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services recently named Kathy Troutman, MSM, to its leadership team in the position of vice president of physician services. Prior to joining Floyd Memorial, Troutman served as the director of physician services at Baptist Hospital East.
Troutman brings more than 20 years of experience working with physicians and hospital leadership. In her new role, Troutman’s responsibilities will include fostering positive relationships with all physicians, leading the Floyd Memorial Medical Group employed-physician group, and recruiting new physicians as determined by community need.
“We are very excited to welcome Kathy to our leadership team,” said FMH President and CEO Mark Shugarman, FACHE. “Physician relations is key to the hospital’s success and Kathy has a proven track record in establishing and maintaining positive and long-lasting partnerships with physicians.”
Troutman holds a Masters of Science in management from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, and a Bachelor of business administration from Northwood University in Midland, Mich. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Kentucky Healthcare Strategy Group.
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IUS hosts Juried Student Art Show
Indiana University Southeast will host The Juried Student Art Show from Thursday through Jan. 12, 2010, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. and awards ceremony at 6 p.m., Thursday in the Ronald L. Barr Gallery, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany.
The show will be juried by Julie Schweitzer.
Contact Donna Stallard at dstallar@ius.edu for more information.
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• Southern Indiana
Wiseheart to host ‘Meet The Candidate’ tonight
Lee Ann Wiseheart, candidate for Indiana Senate District 46, invites the public to a 'Meet the Candidate' event from 6 to 7:30 tonight at Perkfection Cafe in downtown Jeffersonville. Perkfection Cafe is located at 359 Spring St.
The free event is hosted by the Team Wiseheart committee. Wiseheart, the current vice president of the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corp. Board of Trustees, will talk with attendees and give a speech at the event.
For more information on Wiseheart’s background and policy views, visit www.TeamWiseheart.com .
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Clark County
The Tribune News Briefs Nov. 18
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
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Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
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JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
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Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
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Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
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Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
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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. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
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Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
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TARC OKs rate increases
Contrary to its monetary situation, the amount of people riding the public transit system has increased about 10 percent, Barker said.
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Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
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