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Two-county pursuit includes theft of Clay County farmer's truck
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
Indiana State Police were able to nab a Terre Haute man this morning, several hours after he allegedly led them on a chase through Vigo and Clay counties. Tyler Wayne Fagin, 36, now faces preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement and receiving stolen property, both Class D felonies, and reckless driving, a B misdemeanor. Additional charges may be pending in Clay County, according to an ISP report...
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Northview boys 2nd, girls 3rd at WIC track meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/14)
Times Staff Report ELLETSVILLE -- Final results had a familiar feel at the end of Thursday's Western Indiana Conference track and field meet. The Edgewood boys team won its 12th consecutive conference championship and Brown County won its fourth straight title, but needed a win in the final event of the night to edge the Mustangs by a half point...
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Sectional draws made for softball
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/14)
Times Staff Report The sectional draws were made for the softball postseason as Clay City will once again host Class A Sectional 57 and Northview will compete for the first time in the Class 3A Brown County Sectional. The Eels are the defending champion of their sectional and have the benefit of having just three other teams in the sectional. ...
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Knights fire 154 to earn win over Eels
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The rain finally subsided in time for the annual Clay County golf battle as Northview claimed the win over visiting Clay City at Forest Park Golf Course on Thursday evening. The Knights shot a 154 to get past the Eels' score of 195...
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Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa
(Community News ~ 05/15/14)
The Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa met at Mario's Restaurant on May 5. After dinner, President Dabren Clark introduced Mary Yelton who presented the program on the CRADLES (Cultivating Responsible Adults by Developing Leadership, Education, and Self-Sufficiency) program. ...
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Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/15/14)
Jim and Phyllis Brown will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday.
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Teacher Appreciation
(Community News ~ 05/15/14)
The 10th Annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon was hosted at Cumberland Academy on May 9. Students at the alternative school invited to lunch a teacher that had been a positive influence on their lives. Seniors participating were: Seth Head, who invited Evelyn Greenwood; Nic McDonald and Cassie Jarrett; Kane Thomas, whose guest was Darrell Courtney; and Jacob Brunnette with guest Dan Dragon. Students and teachers enjoyed the luncheon and shared memories from the past...
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School trustees could vote next month to redraw electoral districts
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
Clay Community Schools' trustees could vote as early as next month on redrawing their electoral districts. Trustees agreed on Thursday night to redraw the lines of the four district seats to meet state compliance, with the remaining three seats still being at-large. The other option presented -- making all seats at-large -- was not popular among the trustees...
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Pool season to begin June 10: Daily admission charge increases slightly to $3; other fees remain the same
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
A late end to the school year means a late start to the Brazil City Pool season, as city park officials discussed the pool's open date during their meeting Tuesday night. "That's very late but school is not out until (June) 5th," park board member Ruthann Jeffries said. She said a ping-pong table and a "fixed up" volleyball area will also be available to pool patrons...
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City's park superintendent retires after nearly a decade
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
For Bill Houck, his affection for the city's parks is rooted deep. Not only are the three parks where both himself, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play, but, for nearly a decade, he devoted his time and energy working to upgrade and beautify them...
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Woman arrested after child found allegedly wandering parking lot
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
A Paris, Ill., woman is behind bars after police say she resisted arrest following an investigation into why her four-year-old daughter was allegedly wandering alone in the parking lot of a Clay County service station. Emily S. Smeader, 21, appeared in Clay County Circuit Court this week on a Class D felony count of neglect of a dependent, and two misdemeanor counts of battery and another for resisting law enforcement. Her bond was set at $7,000 with no 10 percent allowed...
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Brazil Public Library to host Story Hour
(Community News ~ 05/15/14)
Parents wanting to get their children interested in reading with stories, songs and crafts are encouraged to attend the Brazil Public Library's summer Story Hour. Story hour is for children ages 3-5, and parents must have a valid library card. Sign up for Story Hour will begin on May 27. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. on June 10, and 11...
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Sinders elected to AIC district office
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
Clay County Commissioner Paul Sinders was re-elected District President of the Association of Indiana Counties' (AIC) West Central District during the annual meeting in Putnam County last month. "I am truly honored to serve as the President of the West Central District of the AIC," Sinders said. ...
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