Bridging The Gap

08/30/2026

Joe’s Garage & Tire September 1, 2026

08/30/2026

Scott County Indiana Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in a Serious Crash while Pursuing a Fleeing Motorcycle

Scott County- On August 30th at approximately 9:13pm, a Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a serious crash on Lovers Lane, just West of Jimtown Road in rural Scott County. The Deputy, who was airlifted to University Hospital in Louisville, was attempting to stop a motorcycle the Deputy had observed driving recklessly in the area prior to fleeing. The motorcyclist did not stop after the Deputy crashed, and their identity and whereabouts are unknown at this time. The Deputy’s condition is currently unknown, but their injuries appeared to be non-life threatening. The Deputy’s identity is not being released at this time until family notification has been made.

If you have information regarding the identity of the motorcyclist or any information that would assist with the investigation regarding this crash, please call 812-752-5550. You can remain anonymous.



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Dawson

08/30/2026

City of Carrollton KY

08/19/2026

Financing Through Chandler Chevrolet Dealership Has Its Advantages.
Dealerships Can Offer Longer Loan Terms.
The Chandler Chevrolet Dealership can offer special deals that you may not get through other lenders, like extended loan terms. A longer loan term of, for example, 72 months, as opposed to a shorter 48-month or 60-month loan, means you’re paying the full amount of the loan over a longer period of time, so your payments can be lowered to fit your budget.
Chandler Chevrolet 812-675-4384

08/19/2026

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Serving Trimble County and the surrounding area.

08/19/2026

The Stop Sign has been installed.
Officials ask that you be cautious when traveling through the area.

📍 U.S. 421 in Jefferson County / All Way Stop

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is scheduled to install an “all-way stop” at the intersection of U.S. 421 and Milton Street on or after Tuesday, August 18, in Madison Indiana.

Installation of the all-way stop is expected to take up to one day, weather permitting. This change is being made to improve the overall safety at the intersection. Drivers should use extra caution in the area while motorists adjust to the new traffic pattern.

INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change

08/19/2026

City of Carrollton

08/19/2026

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08/16/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Closure on I-64 in Shelby County Scheduled Aug. 17-18
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists the right lane and shoulder on I-64 East in Shelby County will be temporarily closed on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 17-18.
The closure at mile post 38.3 is necessary for tree and brush removal and will be marked by signs and cones in the work area.
KYTC asks motorists to be aware of the work zone, expect delays and to utilize safe driving habits when traveling through the area.

08/16/2026

What if aging were optional?

In the cover story of our new September issue, out now, we report on the high-stakes race among longevity scientists to try to reverse the aging process through a technique called cellular reprogramming. The work—shrouded in secrecy and financed by some of the world’s richest people—is entering human trials now and, doctors think, might soon lead to cures for dozens of health conditions, from glaucoma to heart disease. Read the article by featuring photographs by Robert Clark: https://on.natgeo.com/MnQAjm

Elsewhere in the issue, we journey through Uzbekistan and the remnants of the ancient Silk Road, which is thriving again as a tourist hotspot. We explore the hidden lives of Africa’s lions, discovering why these are perilous times for the iconic predator. And we travel to a fast-changing region of Brazil, where conservationists are applying new ideas to protect the beloved—and unusual—giant anteater.