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VFW sponsoring Patriot's Pen essay contest for students
(Local News ~ 11/18/14)
A Clay County student could win $5,000 for writing, "Why I Appreciate America's Veterans." The award will be given to one student in the national contest and a local student will win $150. The annual Patriot's Pen contest is open to students in grades 6-8...
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Bassler sworn in as state senator
(Local News ~ 11/18/14)
Senator-elect Eric Bassler took the oath of office today, officially becoming the State Senator representing District 39. Bassler, along with seven other new members of the Indiana Senate, was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Loretta Rush. "I believe that strong conservative values are key to building a vibrant and prosperous Indiana," Bassler said in a news release "Indiana has become a national economic leader. ...
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Eels dominate second half to top Lakers
(High School Sports ~ 11/18/14)
Times Staff Report CLAY CITY -- The Clay City Eels are off to a 3-0 start to the season thanks to a strong finish in a foul fest against visiting Shakamak on Tuesday night. The teams combined for 69 foul shots in the game, but it was Clay City that outscored the Lakers 35-18 in the second half to win a 55-39 decision to open the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference slate...
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North Clay hoops splits games
(High School Sports ~ 11/18/14)
Times Staff Report The North Clay sixth-grade basketball teams recorded a pair of wins Monday evening against South Vermillion. The 'A' squad was a 40-16 winner against the Wildcats as Gavin Morris tallied 10 points and Owen Tipton produced eight. Ben Goshen scored six points in the win as Chase Aten, Korbin Allen and Keagon Garrison had four. Jonah Freeman and Caleb Swearingen tallied two points...
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Northview duo inks letters-of-intent to continue careers
(High School Sports ~ 11/18/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor All the hours spent in the weight room, on the practice court or field and in the classroom led to a special day for a pair of Northview High School seniors on Tuesday afternoon. Basketball player Mikayla Rowan and soccer standout Hannah Minor each signed their letter-of-intent to continue their careers in college...
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Winter weather is reminder of burning coal, kindling for heat
(Community News ~ 11/18/14)
The first measurable snowfall has arrived! I must say the white cover is beautiful. Truth is, I could use a few warmer days this time. I am glad the oil furnace is working hard for us tonight. The little blue house at the end of the road sure does hold heat well. We lost a little heat the other night. Mike Lunsford came out within minutes and solved the minor problem...
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'Adopt an Alpaca' for the holiday season
(Community News ~ 11/18/14)
The White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, is offering all the chance to "Adopt an Alpaca." Through the program, people can "adopt" an alpaca for one year for a donation of $100, or they can "adopt" an alpaca for six months for a donation of $50...
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A Reading Adventure
(Community News ~ 11/18/14)
The Staunton Elementary School library theme for November is "Super Heroes Read." On Thursday, students received a surprise visit from Batman (Mike Gugino) and Batgirl (librarian Yolonda Todd) in each classroom. The superheroes (pictured above) encouraged students to keep reading. There were contests, prizes and lots of fun during this time -- all in hopes of inspiring children to read more, Todd explained...
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Court News, Nov. 14-17
(Local News ~ 11/18/14)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Nov. 14-17: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Caitlyn A. Lawe, 24, 1: Driving while suspended Mortgage Foreclosure Riddell National Bank vs. Rick L. Pugh Bank of America vs. Gwen M. James, Justin W. James and Clay Community School Corporation...
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Many local families still in need this Thanksgiving
(Local News ~ 11/18/14)
The economy is improving, but that improvement has not yet reached many of the most vulnerable people -- the children of Clay County. Forty local families are still in need of help if they are to have a real Thanksgiving dinner, said Monica Wallace of the Clay County Cooperative Benevolence Ministry. She was one of the people who attended Tuesday's meeting of the Clay County System of Care/Step Ahead/Literacy Council meeting at the YMCA...
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Commissioners hosting special meeting Friday
(Local News ~ 11/18/14)
The Clay County Commissioners will host a special meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Clay County Courthouse in Brazil. Items on the agenda include: Van Buren Fire District Ordinance; selection of ambulance provider; consideration of grants, Bryan Husband; approval of quote for salt building; and update and/or repeal of various county ordinances...
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Jail Bookings, Nov. 17-18
(Local News ~ 11/18/14)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Nov. 17-18: Awaiting Arraignment Lane, Jason Derrick, 38 Figg, Joshua Reed, 38 Pending Blackburn, Rodger L., 32 Serving County Sentence Frye, Brian, 27...
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Modern Homemakers Club celebrates 60 years
(Local News ~ 11/18/14)
It started as an opportunity for 13 women to have a girl's night out while their significant others babysat the kids, but, over the last 60 years, it blossomed into much more. The Clay County Modern Homemakers -- one of eight Clay County Homemakers groups -- began Nov. 15, 1954, with "13 young homemakers who were eager to learn new homemaking skills and to participate more in community life," according to the club's history...
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Brazil man accused of stabbing with pocket knife
(Local News ~ 11/18/14)
A Brazil man was arrested this week on allegations he stabbed someone with a pocket knife. Rodger L. Blackburn, 32, was charged Nov. 7 in Clay Circuit Court with felony counts of battery by means of a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness, and misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass and battery. He was arrested Monday on a warrant...
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Park Board discuss damages, tennis court renovations
(Local News ~ 11/18/14)
City park officials hope to recoup damages caused to the parking area outside of Roy Brann Stadium at Forest Park. During the Brazil Park Board meeting on Tuesday, board member Linda Messmer said several heavy equipment vehicles, possibly associated with the recent road construction on SR 59, were parking just outside the stadium's fence...
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