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Man accused of threatening self, others leads to lock-down at local schools
(Local News ~ 02/10/15)
Clay Community Schools were locked down on Tuesday as police searched three counties and later found a suicidal male who used social media to threaten himself and others, police say. The Vigo County Sheriff's Department reports that around 10:30 a.m. ...
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Pence plan to cut spending at Indiana State Library draws criticism, prompts letter-writing campaign
(Local News ~ 02/10/15)
Gov. Mike Pence's plan to save money by eliminating the genealogy department of the Indiana State Library is drawing the ire of, not surprisingly, genealogists. Pence has proposed cutting $400,000 from the state budget through the elimination of the department. He also proposed cutting Public Library Standards & Certification ($150,000) and the state library's online search tool known as INSPIRE ($1.3 million)...
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Edwina Leaton
(Obituary ~ 02/10/15)
Edwina Leaton, age 100, of Coatesville, Indiana, died Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the home of her daughter, Rita Fish. Born November 1, 1914 in Terre Haute, Indiana, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Mary M. (Franklin) Hamilton. She attended school in Terre Haute and Van Buren, Clay County, Indiana. She married George Kent Thompson, December 31, 1935 at Indianapolis, Indiana and later married Milbert Wayne Leaton, September 26, 1969 at Tuscola, Illinois...
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Food pantry available on Feb. 23
(Local News ~ 02/10/15)
The Catholic Charities and Knights of Columbus-sponsored Food Pantry will be open at 5 p.m. on Feb. 23. The pantry is located at Kennedy Crossing. For more information, call 812-232-1447
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Hazel A. Montgomery
(Obituary ~ 02/10/15)
Hazel A. Montgomery, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 in Springhill Village. She was born September 30, 1937 in Williford, Arkansas to Daniel Isabell and Madie Eaves Isabell. Hazel was a retired laundry supervisor at Union Hospital...
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Dawn Michelle Starr
(Obituary ~ 02/10/15)
Dawn Michelle Starr, 44, of Brazil, was spared her battle with cancer on February 9, 2015. She was born to Wilfred and Phyllis (Swaim) Henseler on May 30, 1970. She married William Starr Jr. on December 5, 1994. Dawn was a graduate of Rockville High School class of 1988. Dawn started her travel career at Trans World Airlines (TWA). She then worked for International Tours in Terre Haute before working as a Corporate Travel Agent for Groupe Ideal...
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Northview's Harden signs with IU Southeast
(High School Sports ~ 02/10/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The start of the 2015 baseball season is still weeks away for high school teams, but the Northview program is already enjoying some recognition. Senior first baseman Jacob Harden became the second Knights' player to sign a letter-of-intent to play collegiate baseball next season. Harden inked with Indiana University Southeast on Tuesday morning to join Damon Bass' commitment to Olney Central College earlier this winter...
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Packing turns up treasures and memories
(Community News ~ 02/10/15)
The good weather was a blessing last weekend. Paul and I used the time wisely. The last load of auction moved out to Pell's Auction Company this morning. The next steps we take toward this move will be to tie up loose ends in the house. I am exhausted, but this old pistol of a packer can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Our daughter, Starla, and other family members plan to be here mid-week to make it happen...
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Court News: Feb. 6-9
(Local News ~ 02/10/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Feb. 9: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Ethan Allen Young, 23, 1: Operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of .08 percent or more. 2: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person...
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Jail Bookings: Feb. 9-10
(Local News ~ 02/10/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported to the Clay County Justice Center Feb 9-10: Dustin A Weddle, 31, was arrested and preliminarily charged with false reporting/informing. Daniel R. Francis, 40, was arrested and preliminarily charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia...
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Potholes, leaks are topics of discussion in Staunton
(Local News ~ 02/10/15)
STAUNTON -- A water leak, pothole patches and the Clay County Humane Society's animal shelter were discussed at Monday's meeting of the Staunton Town Council. Councilmen President Andy Kirchner and Ed Nevins were present. Brad Webster was absent. No action was taken by the board during the meeting but the following items were discussed:...
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Election board to meet on Monday
(Local News ~ 02/10/15)
The Clay County Election Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday in the Commissioners' Courtroom at the Clay County Courthouse to discuss the upcoming Primary Election and potential amendments to the Clay County Vote Center Plan. The meeting is open to the public...
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