JEFFERSONVILLE —
The city of Jeffersonville is now responsible for maintaining streets in Crystal Springs section No. 1 and No. 2, as well as the Villages of Crystal Springs section No. 1.
The Jeffersonville Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously agreed to accept the roadways from private developer Dan Cristiani during its Wednesday morning meeting. With the vote, the city is now responsible for paving, pot holes, salting and other maintenance. Prior to Wednesday morning, the roads were privately owned.
Final coats of asphalt were installed on the streets last fall, according to Bill Dixon, assistant city engineer. The vote took in several residential streets, however, Dixon was unsure of exactly how much roadway was being accepted.
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• Mayor Mike Moore pointed out that there was still a “Welcome to Jeffersonville” sign that referenced former Mayor Tom Galligan. Street commissioner David Hosea said it was on oversight on his part.
“Don’t let it happen again,” Moore said, scoring laughs from other city officials in the room.
Moore said he wants welcome signs to say “Home of the Red Devils,” and have references to who the mayor is removed.
• Yvonne Knight, director at the Howard Steamboat Museum, asked if High Street could be changed to allow two-way traffic. The current one-way direction of the street makes it difficult for motorists turning onto Market Street, she said.
The board took no action on the suggestion, with Moore saying he first wanted to get input from Police Chief Chris Grimm, who was not present.
Further, Moore pledged city aid to the museum’s annual Victorian Chautauqua, saying it would provide chairs, security, a Dumpster and other support. The festival takes place in May. It’ll be the 20th year for the event.
• Left turns will no longer be allowed from the Interstate 65 north exit onto Court Avenue. The new rule is being implemented as a means of quelling traffic backups in the morning.
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Jeffersonville accepts streets in Crystal Springs
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Union suing to block state’s right-to-work law
Indiana Democrats vehemently objected and boycotted the House session for several days, and union members turned out by the thousands to protest what they called “the right to work for less bill.”
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Fundraiser builds a solid foundation: Individuals, businesses give generously to help out NA-FC schools
Early Wednesday morning, the foundation via a Facebook update, announced it had exceeded its goal and raised more than $60,000 at the event.
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Henryville High School Hornets’ Nest named finalist for state scholastic journalism award
Nationally-known scholastic journalism judge Dan Niles said, “The Hornets’ Nest was a pleasure to read, especially for all the solid reporting and good quality of photos.”
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Two treated after apartment fire in Jeffersonville
A pan with grease was left on the stove and caught fire, Sharp said. Two people were asleep in a back room of the apartment. They heard some popping and crackling which alerted them to the fire.
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Report: 1si leader to resign
After attempting to reach Wassmer for comment, he responded via text message with “news release coming out in the morning.”
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Man killed in morning accident in Clark County
A Clark County man is dead after a fatal accident on his way to work Wednesday.
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Jeffersonville City Council, mayor closer to agreement on hires
Moore has changed his position in regards to a communications director since taking office. Initially, he’d said the city would not have a full-time communications director when the last one, Larry Thomas, was laid off.
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Clarksville hits snag with wastewater project
The town had reached an agreed order with IDEM that calls for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant and collection system including 10 pumping stations around town to be rehabilitated at a cost of about $18.2 million.
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Union suing to block state’s right-to-work law
