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Mace ready to spend a year overseas for Rotary
(Community News ~ 03/19/15)
Mannah Mace, 17, is packing her bags again. This time, the Northview senior is headed for either the Czech Republic or the Slovak Republic. She should know which country in the next 30 days after she hears from the people who will be her host family...
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'We Wish You Well' to NHS senior girls
(Community News ~ 03/19/15)
Frank Phillips photo. On Thursday, the Northview High School class of 2015 girls met in the school auditorium for "We Wish You Well," an annual two-hour presentation on various topics ranging from women's fitness to healthy relationships. Above, Esther Acree talks to the girls about female exams and other health matters. The program was organized this year by teachers Whitney Rains, Michelle Burk, Lisa Denham and Natalie Swearingen. The program was sponsored by several local businesses...
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Board passes Morris Manufacturing abatement request to city council
(Local News ~ 03/19/15)
Shortly after the board approved Morris Manufacturing's request for a tax abatement, Clay County Redevelopment Commission President Tom Ames expressed condolences on Wednesday to the company for the passing of Mike Morris who had been ill. Morris, 67, passed away Tuesday. See his obituary on Page 2...
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Flue fire, no damage to Jackson Township home
(Local News ~ 03/19/15)
Frank Phillips photo. The Jackson Township Fire Department responded to a flue fire at the home of Mark and Rita Bucholtz, 530 E. 600N around 7:30 p.m., tonight. The fire was quickly extinguished and there was no damage or injury, said Fire Chief Tom Champion. The residence is next to the Brazil-Clay County Airport...
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Coats presses Furman on President's willingness to engage in deficit reduction
(State News ~ 03/19/15)
WASHINGTON -- Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), questioned Jason Furman, the Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, during a JEC hearing on "The Economic Report of the President." During the hearing, Coats pressed Furman on the willingness of the Obama Administration to reduce the deficit...
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Indiana teachers gather for statewide conference this weekend
(State News ~ 03/19/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- ISTA's first Good Teaching Conference will be held on Saturday, March 21 at Southport High School. Over 300 teachers from across the state are expected to attend, as this event will feature a wide range of topics focusing on the improvement of teaching for K-12 teachers...
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Michael L. Morris
(Obituary ~ 03/19/15)
Michael L. Morris -- age 67 Michael L. Morris (Mike) age 67 a lifelong resident of Clay County, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 17, 2015. He passed at home with his loving family at his side. Mike was born on October 26, 1947 in Clay County, the son of Ralph LeRoy and Larue (Law) Morris. Mike was a graduate of Van Buren High School, Class of 1965. On October 2, 1966, Mike was united in marriage to Paula Jo Wesley Morris...
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BMV announces Good Friday holiday hours
(Local News ~ 03/19/15)
All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branches will be closed April 3 in observance of the Good Friday holiday. All branches resume their regularly scheduled business hours on April 4.
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Indiana CPA Society Sponsoring Entrepreneurship Week
(State News ~ 03/19/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana CPA Society will be the Torch Sponsor for the inaugural Indiana Entrepreneurship Week taking place June 14-20, 2015. The Torch Sponsorship is the lead sponsorship for this new event designed to bring attention and opportunities to entrepreneurship. Proclaimed by Gov. Mike Pence, Entrepreneurship Week is a way to further recognize the efforts of entrepreneurs throughout Indiana...
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Charles Edward Jones
(Obituary ~ 03/19/15)
Charles Edward Jones, 93, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at his home in Knightsville. Charles was born in Bruceville, In., on October 19, 1921 to Leo and Ileen (Patterson) Jones. Charles married Karen (Bauer) Jones on June 14, 1970 and they moved to Greencastle in 1971, relocating to Knightsville in 1991...
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Waneta Elizabeth Boase Lucas
(Obituary ~ 03/19/15)
Waneta Elizabeth Boase Lucas went home to be with the Lord Wednesday Marrh 18, 2015. Waneta was Born July 17, 1921 to George T. Boase and Minnie Ellen Church Boase. She was United in Marriage to Ross "Tom" Lucas on June 3, 1944. She was a member of the 1939 Brazil High School Graduating Class...
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70 months in prison for man who robbed Poland bank, 4 others
(Local News ~ 03/19/15)
A Zionsville man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for robbing five Indiana banks, including the First Financial Bank in Poland in 2012. Alan Wayne McCormick, 47, pleaded guilty on March 13 in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis to the five counts of armed bank robbery against him. Along with his nearly six years to be spent in prison, he must serve three years of federal probation and pay $61,860 in restitution...
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Cloverleaf to host community bingo
(Community News ~ 03/19/15)
Cloverleaf Healthcare is hosting a free Community Bingo at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the facility in Knightsville. Free lunch will be provided. Limited seating is available. Please RSVP to Lori Morris, Cloverleaf's Community Liaison, at 812-446-2309 by Wednesday...
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Coats banned from entering Russia
(Local News ~ 03/19/15)
U.S. Senator from Indiana Dan Coats is among the around 200 people who were banned from entering Russia and will have their assets, if any, in that country frozen, according to a story published by several media outlets on Thursday. Russian English-language news channel RT, citing a Russian daily newspaper Izvestia, reported that the list includes "mostly politicians, civil servants and other public figures known for their openly anti-Russian activities."...
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Jail Bookings: March 16-19
(Local News ~ 03/19/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center March 16-19 Savannah R. Sanders, 25, was arrested on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of device used to interfere...
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Knights' Cam Trout to compete in indoor state meet
(High School Sports ~ 03/19/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The indoor track and field season typically flies a bit under the radar in Indiana as most eyes are focused on basketball around the state. However, Northview junior Cam Trout has built off a strong cross country season and will compete in the indoor equivalent of the state finals on Saturday at Purdue University...
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