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Brazil's Thomas steps down as Indiana Inspector General, becomes special prosecutor
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Gov. Mike Pence has named an Indianapolis woman as Indiana's new inspector general. Cynthia Carrasco will replace Brazil's David Thomas, who resigned recently. Thomas, a former Clay County prosecutor, served Indiana as the state's first Inspector General for nearly a decade. Mitch Daniels created the position when he became governor in 2005 to serve as a watchdog against fraud and abuse in state government...
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Post prom meeting planned for parents at Northview
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
Parents of junior class members are encouraged to attend a post prom meeting in room 214 at Northview High School on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. "At this meeting we will go over information on what needs to be done and different ways of going about doing it so please come and give us your ideas because the more help we have the better your post prom will be," stated Amy Taylor...
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Alfred Eugene Morgan
(Obituary ~ 01/08/15)
Alfred Eugene Morgan, 74 of Brazil, passed away January 6, 2015 at 7:35 at Union Hospital. He was born April 14, 1940 in Earle, Arkansas, the son of Alfred and Lottie MacFall Morgan. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Marines and served in Vietnam. ...
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Roland Spangler Summerlot
(Obituary ~ 01/08/15)
Roland Spangler Summerlot, 87, Martinsville, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2015. Roland was born to Ernest J. and Emma (Spangler) Summerlot on May 7, 1927 in Bicknell. He was married to Naomi (Cassida) Summerlot. He graduated from Patricksburg High School in 1945, earned his BS in Business from Indiana University where he was also a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Honor Fraternity and earned his CPCU in Insurance. He was a World War II Army Veteran...
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Chester Leroy Swearingen
(Obituary ~ 01/08/15)
Chester Leroy Swearingen, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Signature Health Care. He was born on January 19, 1931, in Brazil, to Ernest and Minnie (Anderson) Swearingen. He graduated from Staunton High School. Chester retired from IBM after working many years as a computer operator. ...
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Wabash Valley Wrestling Club sign-ups
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
Times Staff Report The Wabash Valley Wrestling Club is holding sign-ups on Wednesday, Jan. 14 in the North Clay Middle School Commons from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $50 and includes a club t-shirt. Practice for beginners (less than three years experience) will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m...
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American Softball for Kids sign-ups for Clay County
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
The American Softball for Kids League in Clay County will be holding sign-ups beginning in February. The cost is $45 for early sign-ups, $50 for regular sign-ups and $55 for late sign-ups. The fee includes a t-shirt and hat. The league was organized and set up with the enjoyment of the children as its main priority. ...
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Northview freshmen, North Clay boys and girls earn hoops wins
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/15)
Times Staff Report Northview's freshman boys' basketball team recorded a 28-22 victory against Rockville on Monday evening paced by a 20-point effort from Andrew Osborn. The Knights trailed early in the contest by six points after the opening period of play before Northview turned up the defensive pressure and held the Rox to just 11 points over the final three periods of play...
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Swafford retires after 34-year career
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
Indiana Conservation Officer First Sergeant Mike Swafford officially retired on Dec. 31. He most recently served as the Assistant District Commander of Indiana Conservation Officers Operational District Five. As First Sergeant, he provided oversight and supervision for Indiana Conservation Officers in an eight-county area including Owen, Greene, Sullivan, Vigo, Clay, Putnam, Parke and Vermillion...
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Understanding Purdue Extension
(Community News ~ 01/08/15)
Purdue University is Indiana's Land Grant University that was established in 1862 under the Morrill Act and is deeply related to Extension. Later, the Hatch Act established Experiment Stations. However, in the early 1900's, it was realized that the information gained at these stations was not getting distributed. ...
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Court News: Jan. 6
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Jan. 6: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Jacob Allen Vogel, 19, 1: Resisting law enforcement Allison Lindsey Stevenson, 22, 1: Burglary 2: Theft 3: Criminal Trespass...
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ISP, Bloomfield police asking for tips in missing woman case
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
The Indiana State Police along with the Bloomfield Police Department are asking for assistance in the disappearance of 18-year-old Marina Boelter, who was last seen near the IGA Grocery Store in Bloomfield in Greene County. State Police along with local law enforcement agencies are using every available resource and lead to find information as to Boelter's whereabouts...
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Jail Bookings: Jan. 6-8
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center Jan. 6 - 8: Derek Smith, 22, was arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- refusal. David Chambers, 48, was arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- controlled substance and operating a vehicle while intoxicated...
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Clay City pressure tames Wolverines
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor SWITZ CITY -- Clay City has had its struggles shooting the ball at White River Valley's gymnasium for several years for one reason or another. The Eels shot just 36 percent from the field and 3-of-17 from 3-point range in falling by nine points to Vincennes Rivet on Tuesday evening as a prime example...
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Frederick A. Dickison
(Obituary ~ 01/08/15)
Frederick A. Dickison, 71, of Brazil, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis, January 6, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born in Clay County, Indiana, August 16, 1943, to Arthur and Marjorie (Lunsford) Dickison. Fred married Teresa Denny who preceded him in death in 2011. Fred worked as a truck driver most of his life. He enjoyed spending time outdoors working in the yard and in his garden. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing...
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Trustees reorganize, finalize redistricting
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
Clay Community Schools trustees realigned during their first meeting of the year, making recently re-elected at-large members Ron Scherb and Amy Burke Adams board president and vice president, respectively. The reorganization and election of officers happens in January for most governing boards, and, also with Thursday's motions, Amy Kaelber was named secretary and Kevin Kumpf was voted assistant secretary...
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Woman hurt when vehicle hits snow drift, then tree
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
A Terre Haute woman was injured Wednesday afternoon when a snow drift caused her to lose control of her vehicle while driving on SR 42 in Clay County, near the Vigo County line. Audrey Mathews, 23, was transported by CARE ambulance to St. Vincent-Clay Hospital for treatment of hip and back pain, according to the Indiana State Police...
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First Cracker Barrel meeting set
(Local News ~ 01/08/15)
The first Cracker Barrel meeting of 2015 will be 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 17 at the Cory firehouse, said Marshall Nuckolls, an organizer for Indiana Farm Bureau. "Taxes and education are two big issues," Nuckolls said of what lawmakers may discuss. The Cracker Barrels are sponsored by Farm Bureau and the Clay County Chamber of Commerce. This is the first in the series...
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