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INFU disappointed with APHIS decision to allow importation of beef from areas with foot and mouth disease
(State News ~ 06/30/15)
VERSAILLES -- Indiana Farmers Union (INFU) President Jim Benham said this week that he was extremely disappointed in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) decision to allow importation of fresh and chilled beef from some regions of Brazil and Argentina, a move that has potentially devastating consequences for American family farmers and ranchers...
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U.S. 231 closing Monday for railroad repairs in Greencastle one week closure is scheduled
(Local News ~ 06/30/15)
GREENCASTLE-- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces U.S. 231 will close in Greencastle at 6 a.m. Monday at the railroad tracks. CSX Railroad will be repairing the crossing at Elizabeth Street in the city. The roadway is scheduled to reopen at 5 p.m. on Friday July 10...
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Breakfast to benefit fire department on July 4
(Local News ~ 06/30/15)
The Jackson township Volunteer Fire Department is having a fundraising breakfast Saturday at the Jackson Township Community Center from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Any donation for breakfast will be appreciated.
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Dr. Larry Bucshon explains why he is optimistic, talks about changes coming to Obamacare
(Local News ~ 06/30/15)
Congressman Dr. Larry Bucshon is optimist about Congress working together because it is already happening, he said while in Brazil Monday. "People on both sides of the aisle want to move forward and get things done," Bucshon said. That has gotten a lot better and the morale amongst the members of Congress is getting better, including myself."...
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Cecil "Livonia" Abner
(Obituary ~ 06/30/15)
Cecil "Livonia" Abner, 94, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 of natural causes at the home of her Granddaughter. Until recently, she still resided in Elwood in the home she was born in on July 28, 1920, to Clarence and Almyra (Slack) Maurer. She attended Elwood schools and retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors...
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Charles Ray Kallansa
(Obituary ~ 06/30/15)
Charles Ray Kallansa, 71, of Brazil, IN, formerly of Marshall, IL passed away 9:00 AM Friday, June 26, 2015 in Putman County Hospital at Greencastle, IN. As a young man he was a carpenter and later became a driver for Schwermin Trucking Co. at Greencastle, IN and later drove for Terre Max Farms...
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Court News: June 25-29, 2015
(Local News ~ 06/30/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse June 25-29: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Jerry Smith, 22, 1: Driving while suspended 2: Improper or no tail or plate light 3: Operating a motor vehicle with a registration number belonging to a different vehicle...
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Jail Bookings: June 28-30, 2015
(Local News ~ 06/30/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center June 28-30: Dustin A. Fontanyi, 28, was arrested and preliminarily charged with criminal recklessness, possession of methamphetamine, and a probation violation...
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Joseph E. Burdick
(Obituary ~ 06/30/15)
Joseph E. Burdick, 90, Brazil, passed away Monday June 29, 2015 at his home. He was born in Rockport, Indiana on October 1, 1924 to the late Joseph E. and Anna (Wetzel) Burdick. Joe graduated Rockport High School, and attended Indiana State Teachers College where he eventually earned a Master's Degree...
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Knightsville honors hometown hero
(Local News ~ 06/30/15)
Arronn D. Fields 'Memorial Way' signs installed Knightsville officials honored one of their own this month by seeing that signs were installed in remembrance of the life and death of a hometown hero. Spc. Arronn David Fields, 27, died May 21, 2012, from injuries sustained in a rocket grenade attack in Qal-ah-ye Mirza Jal, Afghanistan, during a mounted patrol. ...
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Sullivan County: Clay County couple involved in crash
(Local News ~ 06/30/15)
Shortly before 6 p.m. Monday, Indiana State Police and Sullivan County emergency agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of U.S. 41 and State Road 48 in Shelburn. Preliminary investigation by ISP Trooper Erick Smith revealed Casey L. Archer, 53, Carbon, was traveling south in a 2005 Chevrolet sport-utility vehicle on US 41 when he made a left turn onto the eastbound lane of SR 48...
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Post offices closed for Independence Day
(Local News ~ 06/30/15)
Post offices throughout Indiana will be closed on Saturday in observance of Independence Day. There will be no mail delivery or caller service on that day. All services resume on Monday. Post offices will be open during regularly scheduled hours on Friday...
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No room for gossip
(Community News ~ 06/30/15)
We lived 27 years in the little blue house at the end of the road. We had no next-door neighbors a large portion of that time. Our humble home was nestled between the cemetery, a large field and woodlands. I kept busy and minded my own business while Paul worked at his jobs. I even owned and operated a feed business (Briar Hill Sales)...
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JTVFD hosting fundraiser breakfast
(Community News ~ 06/30/15)
The Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department is having a fundraising breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Jackson Township Community Center. Any donation for breakfast will be appreciated.
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Little Historic Church
(Community News ~ 06/30/15)
Dinner at the Little Historic Church at Carbon was filled with good food and the usual camaraderie of fine fellowship. On June 26, after a superb dinner, the crowd retired to the sanctuary. Moments later a quiet, unassuming young man picked up the microphone and surprised everyone. ...
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Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District -- Plat Book Sale
(Local News ~ 06/30/15)
The 2012 edition of the Clay County Plat Books are on sale for $10 per book. These are the latest editions available at this time. The Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District office is located at 955 W. Craig Ave, Brazil, across from the armory. Acceptable methods of payment include cash (please have exact amount) and checks made payable to CCSWCD...
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UPDATE: Suspects caught in Spencer PD case
(Local News ~ 06/30/15)
The Spencer Police Department reported early Wednesday that the persons of interest have been located. The Spencer Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating two people who fled police last week. On Thursday, the department responded to a domestic call for assistance. ...
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