Brooke McAfee

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CLARK COUNTY — Two families are pursuing legal action against Greater Clark County Schools, alleging that other students sexually abused their children on a school bus. Attorney Larry Wilder is representing the families of two victims in the cases, according to reporting from WAVE 3 News. Both victims of the alleged abuse are New Washington Elementary school students with special needs. kAm%96 EH@ 72>:=:6D 2==686 E92E E96 :?DE2?46D @7 23FD6 @44FCC65 :? a_ac[ 2?5 E96 G:4E:>D :? 3@E9 42D6D H6C6 @?

1 week ago | newsandtribune.com | Brooke McAfee

FLOYD COUNTY — Leah Pezzarossi, executive director of Open Door Youth Services, said the agency has "some plans in motion" as it looks to the next steps for the Floyd County youth shelter. Open Door Youth Services presented a cookout on Friday to raise money and awareness for the youth shelter as the county seeks to end its agreement with the organization. kAmQx 42?VE C62==J E2=< 23@FE 56E2:=D J6E 3642FD6 E96C6VD ?@E 6?@F89 564:565[ 3FE x 766= =:<6 @FC 4@>>F?:EJ DFAA@CE6CD 92G6 366?

1 week ago | newsandtribune.com | Brooke McAfee

NEW ALBANY — Community members gathered on Thursday for an evening of music and celebration to mark Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Second Baptist Church, or Town Clock Church, presented a Juneteenth celebration at the historic downtown New Albany church. The event featured a range of speakers and musicians to recognize the significance of the holiday. kAm~? yF?6 `h[ `ged[ &?:@? D@=5:6CD 2CC:G65 :?

1 week ago | newsandtribune.com | Brooke McAfee

NEW ALBANY — Local residents are asking the New Albany City Council to provide financial support for the Catalyst Rescue Mission. Community members spoke up during public comments at the end of Wednesday's council meeting, urging the city to help fund the homeless shelter in Jeffersonville. kAmw@H6G6C[ 7F?5:?8 7@C E96 D96=E6C H2D ?@E @?

1 week ago | newsandtribune.com | Brooke McAfee

FLOYD COUNTY — The Floyd County Commissioners are moving forward with the dissolution of the Recycle Floyd County program, but the decision has not yet been finalized. The commissioners voted unanimously at Tuesday's meeting in favor of an ordinance dissolving the Floyd County Solid Waste Management District, which handles recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste. kAm%96 u=@J5 r@F?EJ r@>>:DD:@?6CD 4:E65 7:?2?4:2= 4@?46C?D C6=2E65 E@ E96 DE2E6VD ?6H E2I C67@C> =2H 2D 2 C62D@?