Motorists traveling along Highway 62 between Charlestown and New Washington have been battling construction zones.
    According to Clark County Sheriff Danny Rodden the construction will continue through the summer as the intersections are improved in that area.
    "We have upped the patrol in that area," Rodden stated. "Motorists need to be aware of the construction zones in the area and throughout the county. They should slow down and pay close attention when traveling through construction zones."
    He added, "We have tried our best to detour the semi-trucks traveling in the area. Some are getting onto Tunnel Mill Road and are having some problems where they cannot turn around. Motorists also need to be aware in that area of the few semi-trucks that slip past and get onto Tunnel Mill."
    Rodden concluded wanting to make the children aware of the excessive vehicles on secondary roads.
    "I want the children who are outside playing to also be aware of the extra traffic on the secondary roads. They need to be made aware of the extra traffic so they can be more careful. I urge parents to talk to their children about the excessive traffic on their roads."

    A Clark County Sheriff’s Office Deputy is in critical but stable condition at University of Louisville Hospital after being shot late Monday night.
    Clark County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a domestic situation on Highway 62 near Tunnel Mill Road near New Washington a few minutes after 11 p.m. Monday night. Upon arriving at the scene an officer was fired upon around 11:30 p.m.
    "The perpetrator was waiting in the woods and fired upon our officer as soon as he stepped out of the car with no warning. One of our officers then fired back in order to give the injured officer cover. Officers also pulled him to safety," Clark County Sheriff Danny Rodden stated.
    The injured officer, Marc Meyer, then was taken to the New Washington Volunteer Fire Department where he was triaged before being taken via Stat Flight to U of L Hospital.
    Meyer was taken into surgery after arriving at the hospital and has also undergone a tracheotomy.
    According to Rodden, the suspect, Douglas Frakes, Jr., 33, was found dead in a field from an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound to the facial area.
    Rodden concluded thanking all agencies involved in the incident Monday night, into the early morning hours of Tuesday.
    "I just want to thank all the different agencies who helped out. We are so blessed that everything went the way it did. I truly want to thank each of the agencies for their quick response," Rodden concluded.
    Other details of the incident are not being released due to the ongoing investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police.

     All City of Charlestown residents are invited to participate in Clean-up Days as scheduled by the Block Watch Committees for your districts.
   Clean out your shed, garage, attic and backyard. Get rid of unwanted or broken furniture. Trim the shrubs and trees. Pick up the branches and sticks brought down by the winds and snows of this past winter season. Put it all out at your curb for convenient pick up.
   City trucks will be in your neighborhood, beginning at 8 a.m. on the indicated Saturdays, as they clean up the city in preparation for the Bicentennial Celebration in June. Tires or appliances that contain Freon require a disposal tag that must be purchased at City Hall prior to Clean-up Day.
   In addition to noting the Clean-up Days, city residents are encouraged to mark your calendars and get involved with your neighborhood by attending upcoming Block Watch meetings coordinated by the councilman or their representatives for your district, scheduled as follows:
   District #1- Block Watch: Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m.- Trinity Family Center; Clean-up Day: Charlestown city workers, DOC volunteers and Block Watch members from District #1 joined Councilman Jeff Aaron on Saturday, April 19 for their clean-up day with two truckloads collected in five hours.
   District #2- Block Watch- Monday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m.- The Arts and Enrichment Center; Clean-up Day- April 26, Councilman Terry Pierce represented by George Roberts and Missy Crawford.
   District #3- Block Watch- Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Arts and Enrichment Center; Clean-up Day, May 17- Councilman Scott McKechnie.
   District #4- Block Watch- Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Arts and Enrichment Center; Clean-up Day, May 10- Councilman Dan Roberts.
   Charlestown residents can find more information for your councilmen, current happenings ad updates for unnumberable activities by visiting the city website at You are certain to find many opportunities and reasons to "Come Home to Charlestown."
   Charlestown City Hall will be closed May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.