It’s Earth Day 2012, and gasoline prices across the valley are pushing the $4/gallon mark. For decades, Vigo County has ignored the importance of a vibrant multi-modal transportation infrastructure which includes sidewalks, bike trails and public transportation in addition to ordinary roads. Such infrastructure can reduce the number of cars on the road, reducing your [...]
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 RiverscapeApril 22nd, 2012Existing Elected Officials Aren’t Talking About the Rise of Violent Crimes in Vigo CountyApril 7th, 2012It’s a taboo subject in any populated area, but after an all-time recent low of crime in Vigo County, crime has been on the rise. But what’s surprising about the claw back of crime in our community is that it’s taken a very violent tone, whereas traditionally local crime was mostly theft and vandalism. Last [...] Early Voting to Begin Monday, April 9April 6th, 2012April 9 is the launch date for Vigo County citizens to appear in person at the county clerk’s office to vote early. The office will be open 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturdays through May 7th. Hours on May 7th will only be 8 a.m. – Noon. The office is located in the [...] Help for Borrowers with Private and Federal Loans: CFPB Student Loan Complaint System Up and RunningMarch 28th, 2012This month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched its new student loan complaint system, which means borrowers with private student loans finally have a place to turn for help! If you have questions or complaints about a lender, servicer, or debt collector - for a private or federal student loan - you can go online or call the toll-free hotline (855-411-CFPB). Click here to submit [...] Citizens Police Academy Registration Deadline is Monday, April 2March 28th, 2012THPD is hosting a Citizens Police Academy (CPA) beginning on April 11. The goal of the CPA is to open channels of communication between the citizens of our city and the police department as well to provide a better insight on how the police department truly works from day to day. Registration deadline is Monday, [...] Meet the Candidates NightMarch 26th, 2012Residents of Westminster Village are invited to a Meet the Candidates night on April 18th at 6:30pm in the Community Center. Sean will be on hand to respond to any questions residents may have and literature will be available. Terre Haute Urbanized Area Railroad Corridor Study FINAL PUBLIC MEETINGMarch 26th, 2012Last minute notice from the Office of the Mayor again. The final public information meeting for the Terre Haute Urbanized Area Railroad Corridor Study will be held this Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 pm at the Girl Scout Office near Fairbanks Park. This Week is Sunshine WeekMarch 13th, 2012It may be serendipitous that this is also the first full warm week of the year, but this week is also government sunshine week. It celebrates making government more transparent and accountable. “Sunlight is the best disinfectant,” once said US Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, referring to the practice of making information widely available to the public. [...] March is Irish-American Heritage MonthMarch 1st, 2012President Obama reaffirmed today that March is Irish-American Heritage Month. This year St. Patrick’s Day lands on a Saturday, so be sure to come out and celebrate at the parade on March 17th! We have a few extra shirts if anyone would like to march with us. The Terre Haute St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts [...] Feeney proposes software-based solution to save county tax dollarsFebruary 16th, 2012“…the study and time clocks could cost the county as much as $200,000.” –Tim Curley, Vigo County Councilman in today’s TribStar “What employer does not use some sort of time clocking system, especially one that employs as many people as Vigo County does?” said Feeney. According to the County HR Department, the County employs some [...] |
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