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Tornado warning issued for southeastern Clay County
(Local News ~ 06/21/15)
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for southeastern Clay and southwestern Owen counties until 7:45 p.m. today. At 7:14 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 14 miles south of Brail and moving southeast at 35 mph...
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Mary (Morlan) Bemis
(Obituary ~ 06/21/15)
Mary (Morlan) Bemis, 67, of Brazil, passed away on June 19, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was born May 12, 1948 in Clay County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Betty (McGinty) Morlan. She married the love of her life Jack Bemis on July 2, 1965. ...
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Charles Allen "Mudslinger" Starr
(Obituary ~ 06/21/15)
Charles Allen "Mudslinger" Starr, 70, of Brazil, passed away at home surrounded by his family, June 20, 2015 following a short battle with cancer. Allen was born July 28, 1944, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Albert "Bert" and Wilma (Reherman) Starr. ...
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Schepper to celebrate 90th birthday on Sunday
(Community News ~ 06/21/15)
Wilmadean Schepper will celebrate her 90th birthday from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Craig Park, located on North County Road 200 West, Brazil. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs. The celebration will go on rain or shine.
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Couple to marry on Saturday
(Wedding ~ 06/21/15)
Mark and June Duling of Spencer are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Audra Faye Duling, to Nathan Allen Hopf, son of Allen and Rita Hopf of Huntingburg, Indiana. Audra graduated from Owen Valley High School with the class of 2005. ...
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REX Baseball to host 'Clay County Night'
(Local News ~ 06/21/15)
The REX Baseball team will face the Butler BlueSox at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday at Bob Warn Field in Terre Haute for Clay County Night. Clay County residents will get $1 off the ticket price with photo identification. Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham will throw out the first pitch. It is also giveaway night where a bike will be awarded to one girl and one boy...
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Beyers graduates from University of Indianapolis
(Community News ~ 06/21/15)
Caroline Beyers, Brazil, graduated Summa Cum Laude recently from University of Indianapolis. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Nearly 1,400 students were eligible to participate in the May 2 commencement ceremony -- 927 undergraduates, 385 master's candidates and 84 doctoral candidates representing 25 U.S. states and 24 nations...
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Mayor speaks with local genealogical society
(Community News ~ 06/21/15)
Cliff Blanchard photo Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham spoke at the Clay County Genealogical Society meeting on June 16 in Center Point. Topics covered were the importance of history and a community's identity, the U.S. 40 project, formation of a committee to address the sesquicentennial of Brazil, current and prospective grants for improving the city and the installation of limestone curbs and vintage street lights through the historic section of Brazil. ...
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Reunions: June 22, 2015
(Community News ~ 06/21/15)
Brazil class of 1954 to have luncheon The Brazil High School Class of 1954 will meet for a noon luncheon on July 25 at Pappy's Bar-B-Que. It is a buffet-style lunch. Call Marlene Wegner at 812-448-2910 to RSVP. Staunton Class of 1975 to gather Staunton High School Class of 1975 40th year class reunion will be at Pizza Hut in Brazil on July 3 at 6 p.m. All former classmates and teachers are welcome. For more information, contact Jonie Moore at 812-236-4828...
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Energy company warns of bill pay scam
(Local News ~ 06/21/15)
A local utility company wants its customers -- and the public -- to be aware of a how modern technology allows scam artists to be trickier than ever and makes it even harder to track and stop fraud. "Scam artists are more sophisticated in their activities then ever," Duke Energy spokesman Lew Middleton said. "We have taken a number of steps to notify customers about how scam artists and fraud rings work now and the differences in the way our company stays in touch with our customers."...
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Sunday performance to mark JTCB's 100th anniversary
(Local News ~ 06/21/15)
The Brazil Concert Band will present "JTCB On Parade" at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday in Forest Park. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Jackson Township Community Band founded in Hoosierville, Clay County on the McNutt Farm in 1915. In 1915, both the BCB and JTCB were conducted by J. Gus Davis. Now, 100 years later, both bands are under the direction of Matthew S. Huber...
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BBB warns of computer virus, Facebook scams
(Local News ~ 06/21/15)
The Better Business Bureau in central Indiana reports its received numerous complaints from Indiana residents who've been contacted by companies claiming to be computer tech-support firms offering to clean virus-ridden home computers. BBB urges consumers to be very cautious, and that, in many cases, the caller misrepresents themselves as being part of well-known, recognized company in order to gain trust. ...
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To the editor: Business owner prepares to close, says thanks
(Local News ~ 06/21/15)
To the editor: I am writing today to first of all say "thank you" for your business and friendship over the years. It certainly has been our pleasure to meet and get to know you as well as serve you! Brian and I started the landscape design and installation part of the business in 1997. ...
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Thousands of pounds of food collected during letter carrier food drive
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/21/15)
To the editor: Several thousands of pounds of food were collected during the U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier Food Drive on May 9, and organizers say thanks for the public's help. Food drive totals include 4,725 pounds collected in Brazil, 257 pounds in Staunton and 130 pounds collected in Knightsville and Harmony combined...
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A Look Back ... to June 21-27, 1925
(Local News ~ 06/21/15)
State police man A.R. Carmicheal, who is conducting a campaign out of Greencastle for the enforcement of state auto laws, caught four Friday on the charge of operating their cars with illegal lights. Robert B Stewart, head of the public speaking department of the Brazil High School, has resigned his position with the local schools and will enter Northwestern University for a year of graduate work in the law school, leading to the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence...
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Boespflug scores win for Amati Racing team
(Professional Sports ~ 06/21/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- After a long wet week in Indiana, the rains finally subsided long enough to get an evening of racing in at Lincoln Park Speedway. A pair of national points leaders extended their 2015 leads with wins on Saturday evening as Devin Gilpin recorded the UMP Modified victory and Tyler Cain finished the night in victory lane after the UMP Super Stock A-main. ...
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Jail Bookings: June 19-21, 2015
(Local News ~ 06/21/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during June 19-21: Christopher Scott Burrows, 28, was arrested and awaiting warrant arraignment for failure to appear in court, driving never licensed and possession of methamphetamine...
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Storm photos: High water follows heavy rain in Clay County
(Local News ~ 06/21/15)
The National Weather Service warned people Sunday to watch for water on roads as minor to moderate flooding continued for central and southern Indiana. That was the case in Clay County as a storm brought heavy rain to the area late Sunday afternoon and into the evening and put the northern half under a flood warning, then advisory until until 10:30 p.m...
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