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Harold Loy Hassler
(Obituary ~ 03/06/13)
Harold Loy Hassler, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at his home in Bismarck, Ill. He was born Sept. 16, 1930, in Reelsville, Ind., to Glenn O. and Pearl Leona Schroer Hassler. Harold graduated from Reelsville High School before marrying his wife Betty Boyce Hassler in 1951...
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Ag In Brief
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
Pasture Program Purdue University Extension Service will host a Pasture Management Program Thursday, March 7, from 6-8 p.m., at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds. The $5 fee may be paid at the door. For more information about the event, call the Clay County Extension Office at 448-9041...
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FSA: CRP general signups begin in May
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- State Executive Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) Julia A. Wickard recently announced the Indiana FSA will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up, beginning May 20, and ending June 14. "It continues to be our goal to ensure that we use CRP to address our most critical natural resource issues," Wickard said. ...
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Mini 4-H signups underway
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
Signups for Clay County Mini 4-H are underway. Mini 4-H is an enjoyable program for children currently in first- and second-grade. The program serves as an introduction to 4-H and the Clay County 4-H Junior Leaders serve as project, recreation and craft leaders...
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FFA Week Tradition!
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
Northview High School's FFA group recently celebrated the conclusion of FFA week by driving tractors to school. Chapter President Zach Mormans (middle) along with Cody Stevenson (left) and Tyler Travis (right) represented Northview's group.
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Soil and Water annual meeting takes place
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
The 2013 Clay County Soil and Water annual meeting took place Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Brent Clary, woodland owner, lawyer and poetry lover, was the keynote speaker for the event. Clary's been involved in forestry since the 1970s, and previously served on the Indiana Forestry and Woodland Owners (IFWOA) board of directors and currently serves on the Indiana Forestry Educational Foundation...
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FSA issues NAP deadline
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- State Executive Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) Julia A. Wickard recently issued a reminder to producers that March 15 is the deadline to apply for coverage of non-insurable crops under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)...
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Hints on Boxelder Bugs
(Column ~ 03/06/13)
In the fall, the number one insect individuals worry about is the Asian Lady Beetle. Last fall, we didn't see many of them. However, I did get a few calls about Boxelder Bugs. Fast forward to last week and I have started getting calls about Boxelder Bugs once again...
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REMC meets for ideas
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
The Parke County REMC Enviro-watts committee met Feb. 28, to discuss future projects including an Earth Day school program and tree planting initiative. The purpose of these projects, according to the committee is, "to help inform members about renewable energy and promote ways to become environmentally friendly."...
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Red Cross launches app
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- The American Red Cross recently launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app -- available in English or Spanish -- gives iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone and tablet users instant access to local and real-time information so they know what to do before, during and after a tornado...
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Celebration to be March 16
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- White Violet Center for Eco-Justice is inviting the public to join in celebrating God's gift of the changing seasons. A Spring Equinox Celebration will take place March 16, from 1-4 p.m., at White Violet Eco-Justice at St. Mary-of-the-Woods...
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Public Record
(Police Logs ~ 03/06/13)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse March 5: Circuit Court Civil Cases Stephen A. Gouckenour Vs. Shawna R. Gouckenour: Domestic Relations Ashley J. Hummer Vs. Kenneth L. Hummer: Domestic Relations...
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Harold Loy Hassler
(Obituary ~ 03/06/13)
Harold Loy Hassler, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at his home in Bismarck, Ill. He was born Sept. 16, 1930, in Reelsville, Ind., to Glenn O. and Pearl Leona Schroer Hassler. Harold graduated from Reelsville High School before marrying his wife Betty Boyce Hassler in 1951...
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BPD promotes two officers
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
The Brazil Police Department promoted two of its own Tuesday evening. Dave Archer was promoted to Lieutenant while Jeremy Mace was promoted to Sergeant. "This is something they have earned, without a doubt," Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham told those in attendance. "We've very proud of our police department."...
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Wheel tax brings in revenue
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
During the Clay County Council meeting Monday, the council voted to retain the current amounts for both the wheel tax and surtax -- $25 for an excise surtax and $40 for an annual wheel tax. The council had between now and June to either retain, decrease or eliminate the taxes for next year...
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Tuesday's snow last of the season
(Local News ~ 03/06/13)
On Tuesday afternoon, the snow began falling. According to WTWO Chief Meteorologist Jesse Walker, the Brazil area received up to 3 inches of snow, with some areas receiving up to 4 inches. Due to the weather conditions, the Clay County Sheriff's Department were called to several accidents starting around 2:30 Tuesday...
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