Clay County First Responders News
First responders, such as firefighters, police officers, and EMTs, and medical professionals, are vital members of our community. They selflessly go to work each day and provide essential services that keep our communities a safer place.
It's hard, exhausting work, and they sacrifice their time and lives in our time of need to keep the rest of us safe and healthy.
There is a lot of information they have and want to share with the public, and that is what this community blog will be about: They are providing essential information to the public.
Agencies involved include:
Air Evac Lifeteam 39 Brazil
Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department
Brazil Police Department
Center Point Volunteer Fire Department
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Dick Johnson Volunteer Fire Department
Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita
Indiana State Police - Putnamville District
(If your agency would like to be involved, please call The Brazil Times at 812-446-2216.)
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U.S. 231 restrictions to begin north of Cloverdale
Posted Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 2:32 PMCLOVERDALE, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary restrictions coming to U.S. 231 north of Cloverdale. Beginning on or after Monday, March 4, crews will be adding a temporary crossover to allow for a lane shift between I-70 and County Road 700 S on U.S. 231... -
Temporary restrictions coming to Springhill Drive in Terre Haute
Posted Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 2:30 PMTERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary restrictions on Springhill Drive in Terre Haute between 12th Street and Erie Canal Road in connection with a local project. Beginning on or after Monday, March 4, the eastbound lane of Springhill Drive will be restricted allowing for traffic to flow through the westbound lane only... -
Feb. 19 – 24 is Emergency Management Agency Appreciation Week
Posted Monday, February 19, 2024, at 11:05 AMGov. Eric J. Holcomb honors Feb. 19 – 24 as Emergency Management Agency Appreciation Week... -
I-70 Traffic Stop Leads to the Discovery of Cocaine and a Handgun
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 12:50 PMClay County - Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Trooper Brad Fyfe was patrolling Interstate 70 near the twenty-three mile-marker when he stopped the driver of a passenger vehicle for traveling westbound at 84 mph. The driver of the passenger vehicle was identified as Rafael A. ... -
Temporary lane restrictions coming to I-70 eastbound for pavement patching
Posted Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 2:16 PMPUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions on I-70 eastbound for pavement patching. Beginning on or after Monday, November 27, a series of restrictions in 7 locations from about 4 miles east of the Clay/Putnam County line to just under 4 miles east of U.S. 231 will take place to complete this work... -
Temporary closure coming to State Road 46 near Riley
Posted Monday, November 13, 2023, at 1:09 PMRILEY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a temporary closure of a portion of State Road 46 near Riley to replace culverts. Beginning on or after Tuesday, November 14, crews will be closing down S.R. 46 from Donham Drive to County Road 650 W. The closure will be between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily and is expected to last until late November... -
State Road 46 near Cory to temporarily close
Posted Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:35 AMCLAY COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the temporary closure of State Road 46 near Cory. Starting on or after October 31, S.R. 46 will be closed between Dearborn Street (Vigo/Clay County line) and County Road 525 W... -
ISP Pendleton Post: Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Suspect on Robbery Warrant
Posted Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 2:36 PM -
INDOT - State Road 59 restrictions starting on or after July 21 for bridge work between Clay City and Jasonville
Posted Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 10:46 AM -
ISP - K9 Jett has received donation of body armor
Posted Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 11:10 AMSubmitted Indiana State Police K9 Jett has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc... -
Indianapolis Felon Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison After Selling Firearms and Fentanyl Via Instagram While on Community Corrections
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 10:52 AMINDIANAPOLIS- William Johnson, 21, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 105 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and illegally possessing a firearm... -
ISP - Impaired Semi Driver Causes Traffic Backup on Interstate 70
Posted Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 8:39 PMImpaired Semi Driver Causes Traffic Backup on Interstate 70... -
ISP - DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Posted Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 12:19 PMIndiana State Police to Partner With DEA for 24th Drug Take Back Day On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring its 24th nationwide "Prescription Drug Take Back" initiative. The "Take Back" initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs... -
INDOT celebrates Earth Day with Trash Bash! event
Posted Friday, April 14, 2023, at 11:23 AMCelebrating Earth Day with Trash Bash! event... -
A Camp for Future First Responders
Posted Friday, April 14, 2023, at 10:45 AMJim Roell is looking to build a cabin for Explorer's Camp, a new program that is set to start this summer in Clay County. They will host teens that have an interest in public safety. Research shows that Indiana will need 14,000 law enforcement recruits from the state's current K-12 student population. Roell has started a GoFundMe to help construct the cabin at Indiana Sheriffs' Youth Ranch (ISYR) pilot program launching this summer... -
ISP - Statement on Widespread Indiana School Threats
Posted Friday, April 14, 2023, at 10:38 AMIndiana State Police Statement on Widespread Indiana School Threats Early this morning, the Indiana State Police was made aware of an email message sent to several dozen Indiana schools threatening the use of explosive devices that had allegedly been planted on various school campuses. ... -
ISP: Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 12:00 AMPublic Safety Telecommunicator Week April 9-15, 2023 By Indiana State Police In 1991 Congress proclaimed the second full week in April to be National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to recognize the importance of those special individuals who coordinate the efforts of police, fire, and EMS workers. Governor Eric J. Holcomb has proclaimed the week of April 9-15, 2023 as Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in Indiana. Indiana has recognized this week since 1999... -
ISP: Collaborative Police Investigation Leads to Discovery of Narcotics and U.S. Currency
Posted Monday, April 10, 2023, at 3:49 PMCollaborative Police Investigation Leads to Discovery of Narcotics and U.S. Currency Vigo County - On Friday, April 7, 2023, after a lengthy collaborative investigation involving the Indiana State Police, Terre Haute Police Department, Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, officers were able to collect enough evidence leading to the arrest of five suspects. ... -
ISP - Scam Alert Tornado Victims of Possible Scams
Posted Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 11:35 AMIndiana State Police Wants to Alert Tornado Victims of Possible Scams... -
Department of Justice - Two Men Convicted Following Federal Fraud Conspiracy
Posted Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 2:35 PMTwo Men Convicted Following Federal Fraud Conspiracy Trial for...
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