Jan 3, 2010

Aaahhhh, we can all breathe easier.

By RICK CALLAHAN (AP) – Dec 22, 2009

"Under the proposed settlement, the EPA said Duke Energy will spend $85 million to cut sulfur dioxide emissions at its Gallagher plant near New Albany, Ind., by nearly 35,000 tons per year. Duke said the upgrades will cost about $80 million."

Dec 8, 2009

...related to our local discussion of Historic Preservation.


The Duck House in the Fens was built about 1897. Designed by architect Alexander M. Longfellow, it was constructed as a “shelter house.’’The Duck House in the Fens was built about 1897. Designed by architect Alexander M. Longfellow, it was constructed as a “shelter house.’’ (Wendy Maeda/ Globe Staff)
City spurred to tend to historic Fens structure.
By Megan Irons
Globe Staff / December 8, 2009




Dec 2, 2009


CASH LEAKAGE AT CITY/COUNTY

MONEY SIEVE

BLOWS A NEW HOLE.


City Officials call meeting with wet residents - promise to bring city cash drawer.


Mayor: I’ll rip the last copper pipe off the Tabernacle building if I have do,

people are hurtin’. They got sewer water in their basements.

“FEMA - NO”

“City’s insurance provider also turned down about 25 tort claims.”


“New Albany meeting set for discussion over city aid for flood victims"

By DANIEL SUDDEATH

Daniel.Suddeath@newsandtribune.com

City officials will meet with New Albany residents affected by the Aug. 4 flood Wednesday to discuss the possibility of tax dollars being allocated toward repair costs. ...

... In fact, it would be the first time the city has voluntarily paid residents for disaster-related damages, Coffey said.



Another reason to support your local merchants this season!

The Wal-Mart in Clarksville had to be partially evacuated early Sunday morning after a man wearing only boxer shorts reportedly carried a gun inside the store.