French Lick project aims to spread the wealth.

From: Herald-Times (Bloomington, IN) | Date: November 14, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Laura Lane

Nov. 14--FRENCH LICK -- Town officials are hoping that some of the gamblers who patronize the French Lick Springs Resort Casino will venture across the way and spend some of their winnings in downtown restaurants and shops.

Monday afternoon, shovels broke ground for the new $5.5 million French Lick Town Center project. Officials have big plans for 14 acres directly across Ind. 56 from the historic French Lick Springs Resort.

The funding comes from anticipated casino profits that will be funneled back into Orange County municipalities.

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