Jeffersonville
Concert to benefit children
The Jeffersonville Plaza Bingo Hall, 1710 E. 10th St., will host country singer John Berry in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, with proceeds benefiting the Fraternal Order of Police’s Shop with a Cop program.
The cost is $25 in advance and $30 the day-of-show and includes dinner from 6:15 to 7:15.
Call 502-727-3507 or 812-282-9450 for more information.
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Southern Indiana
TARC hearings are this week
Transit Authority of River City’s service will be cut back on many routes in February because of a budget shortfall caused by the recession. Because of high unemployment, it is projected that about $2 million less in local funding will be available for service during this fiscal year than expected.
TARC’s proposed service reductions are aimed at minimizing impacts by cutting routes with limited ridership or those that are duplicated by another route, a press release from TARC says. It has attempted to preserve service in all geographic areas and will continue to serve the majority of the community’s businesses, schools and activity centers, the release says.
Ten routes are proposed for elimination and 22 routes will see service reductions. The express routes proposed for elimination will continue to be served in most cases by nonexpress service. Most of the other routes slated for elimination have alternate service available
TARC will be soliciting input on the proposed changes, which will go into effect Feb. 21. Customers interested in responding can send an e-mail to info@ridetarc.org or call 502-561-5112. Those wishing to make their comments in person can attend one of the following hearings:
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. today, TARC Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway, Louisville
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany.
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Clark County
Red Cross hosts annual Donorama
The Clark County Chapter of the American Red Cross will host its annual Donorama from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at First Christian Church, 3209 Middle Road, Jeffersonville.
Call 800-GIVE-LIFE to make an appointment for donating blood, or call 866-236-3276 for questions regarding medical issues and blood donation.
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Clark County
The Evening News news in brief — Tuesday, Dec. 8
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- News and Tribune briefs for May 29, 2012
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Steamboat Museum will dedicate Pilothouse at June 9 ceremony
The bell from the steamboat Mississippi Queen will also be dedicated at this time.
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Lugar says he won’t campaign for Mourdock
Lugar issued a statement chastising Mourdock for his unwillingness to compromise after the tea party favorite soundly beat him in the May 8 primary election.
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Grants available to downtown Jeffersonville residents
“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.
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SWEET TREAT: Volunteers see the attraction of annual Starlight Strawberry Festival
- May 26, 2012
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THE 'V' WORD: SUB: Prosser Career Education Center moves away from stigma of ‘vocational’ school
- TARC sets Memorial Day and Kennedy Bridge route changes
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Former employee sues Jeffersonville
The suit references a city policy, in which employees are supposed to receive a $100 stipend for each day they’re on call.
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Vietnam veteran receives medals 46 years after active duty ends
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Pence talks bridges, jobs during Southern Indiana swing
“I think everyone senses with the recent bridges agreement, the potential for extraordinary growth,” said Mike Pence, a U.S. House member who is seeking to replace Gov. Mitch Daniels and retain the gubernatorial seat for the Republican Party.
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