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'An officer and Friend': K9 officer Forrest dies at home of handler
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
The Clay County Sheriff's Department has lost a K9 officer and Chief Deputy Josh Clarke has lost a friend. Forrest, Clarke's partner, has been with him nine years. The dog passed away Saturday. "We were together 24-7," Clarke said Monday. "I had him longer than I've had my kids."...
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All county government offices closed Good Friday
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
The Clay County Commissioners have announced that all county offices will be closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday. Offices and departments to be closed are the Courthouse, Health Department, WIC Office, Extension Office, Soil and Water Conservation Office, and the Highway Department. All offices and departments will open at their regular times on Monday...
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A look back ... March 29-April 4, 1952
(Community News ~ 03/30/15)
A truck drove into Shorty's gas station in Brazil. After the nozzle was put in the tank, the truck began to roll, dragging the pump with it. The was a flash of fire but no damage was reported. Clay County Red Cross raised over $8,000 to relieve suffering following tornadoes in the South...
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Indiana plans language to 'clarify' religious objections law
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Republican legislative leaders in Indiana say they are working on adding language to a new state law to make it clear that it doesn't allow discrimination against gays and lesbians. The move comes amid widespread outcry over the measure that prohibits state laws that "substantially burden" a person's ability to follow his or her religious beliefs...
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Union Hospital plans second annual Union Hospital 5K Run/Walk
(State News ~ 03/30/15)
Union Hospital is sponsoring the second annual Union Hospital 5K Run/Walk this summer to benefit the Vigo County School Corporation's Backpack Program and the Union Hospital, Inc. 26 Fund. The race will be held on Saturday June 6 at the ISU Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute. ...
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Conference focuses on Alzheimer's and dementia
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
INDIANAPOLIS -- On May 1, the Alzheimer's Association Education Conference will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott North, located at 3645 River Crossing in Indianapolis. The Alzheimer's Association invites professionals and family members of those living with dementia to explore issues surrounding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias...
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Pauline Elizabeth Wise
(Obituary ~ 03/30/15)
Pauline Elizabeth Wise, 99, Brazil, passed away Monday March 30, 2015 at her home in Brazil with her family by her side. She was born on May 23, 1915 in Jackson Township to the late Will and Nora Scharf. Pauline graduated from Brazil High School in 1933, and married Rev. ...
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Northview senior awarded top scholarship
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
Intelligent, accomplished, curious, kind -- all qualities that make exceptional candidates for the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Scholarship, the most prestigious award at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, named after the College's foundress. With her will to aspire higher as an effective leader, proficient learner and valued contributor to the community, Mannah Mace, of Brazil, was awarded a full-tuition scholarship, renewable for four years...
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French Funeral Homes have seventh Easter egg hunt
(Local News ~ 03/30/15)
For the seventh year in a row, French Funeral Homes and the French family treated hundreds of area children to an Easter Egg Hunt with various prizes, including grand prizes.
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